Wingback Chair Covers

216 Ideas by Chloe Hughes

While you might love the luxurious look of your wingback chair, over time, its upholstery will succumb to wear and tear especially if it’s everyone’s favorite furniture in your home. In other instances, its fabric might not fit your newly-renovated interior anymore. Wingback chair covers can help protect your investment and update its look with minimal fuss and lesser cost than refurbishing it. From classical prints to quirky designs, here are our designers’ picks of gorgeous slipcovers.

heavy cotton stripe makes a comfy custom slipcover for this wing chair ...

Protect your wingback chair at all times with this amazing slipcover that is easy to work with any standard sized piece and sports a structure that can be maintained in good condition without any hassle.

Ballad Bouquet Cotton Box Cushion Wingback Slipcover

Regal Wingback Cover

Comfortable wingback chair with soft cushions and attractive, protective slipcover finished in white color. This material is wear resistant and it is able to change the appearance of any wingback chair.

Box Cushion Wingback Slipcover

Classic Slipcover

Scroll Classic Wing Chair T Cushion Skirted Slipcover

Some great pics. Wingback chair slipcover

Super Stretch T-Cushion Wingback Slipcover

T-Cushion Wingback Slipcover

Ruffled Slipcover

Cotton T-Cushion Wingback Slipcover

This slipcovered wingback armchair constitutes a stylish, timeless proposition, that will fit into any kind of interior. Covered with a pale blue linen upholstery, it brings warmth and cosiness to space.

Sloan Cotton Box Cushion Wingback Slipcover

Box Cushion Wingback Slipcover

Matelasse Damask Wing Chair Slipcover

Wingback chair as additional seating or place for relaxation in all kinds of interiors. It is upholstered with nice touch fabric and finished with striped pattern. Frame is made of wood. Traditional form and elegant design for each home.

shabby chic wingback chair s vintage bedspread slipcover antique pair matelasse white fringe cottage prairie

Exactly the shape of the slipcover I wanna make for the vintage wingback chair!!

list of several tutorials for wingbacks

Stretch Dhalia Wing Chair Slipcover

VanHook & Co.: Slipcovered Wingback Chair

Box Cushion Wingback Slipcover

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Wingback Chair Covers

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Chloe Hughes Interior Design Expert

Chloe is a vintage and antique decor expert, writer, and DIY educator who helps readers translate their love of character-rich pieces into livable, modern homes. With an extensive background in antique shopping, period décor, and hands-on upcycling, she shows people how to blend storied finds with everyday comfort. Her guidance focuses on creating warm, personal interiors where historic details and real life work seamlessly together.

How much fabric do I need to reupholster a wingback chair?

To reupholster a wing back chair, you generally need between 5-7 yards of fabric. You can also determine a more precise measurement for your particular chair and chosen fabric by evaluating the width.

First, choose the fabric, then determine the bolt’s width. The most common widths start at 36” and go all the way up to 118”. Keep in mind that edges are often unusable, so you will need a little extra fabric to create a seam or hem.

Next, measure the chair’s surfaces individually at the widest and highest points; this includes the seat, backrest, and arms. Choose the higher of the two numbers for each surface and add them together. For example, if the back is 45”x35” use the higher 45” number. Add that to the higher number for the seat and arms. Convert the inches into yards, and this is the total yardage of fabric needed to upholster your wing back chair.

Alternatively, you can opt for a slipcovered wingback chair, which allows you to disguise any damage to your upholstery, change your fabric style to suit your decor, and can be easily removed for washing.

What color slipcover to choose for a wingback chair?

A slipcovered wingback chair becomes a versatile furniture piece for your home, and the color you should choose depends on the room’s existing decor.

If you have a fairly neutral design scheme in your living room, use the slipcover for your wingback chair to mix it up and add a focal point to the space. Choose a bold color slipcover with a busy print like florals, stripes, or plaid.

In a home that is already full of color and character, you’ll want to take a more subtle approach. For a busy living room, select a neutral slipcover in white, cream, beige, or a pastel shade. Slipcovers are convenient because if you’re not satisfied with your color selection after a few months, you can always switch out the cover for a new one.

Can I clean a wingback chair slipcover in the washer?

Cleaning a slipcovered wingback chair in the washer depends on the type of fabric the slipcover is made from. Pre-washed fabric is suitable for the washer, while pre-shrunk material requires dry-cleaning or a professional cleaner.

Polyester is popular because it’s easy to care for and durable. This robust fabric is machine washable using cold water and a gentle cycle. Twill, canvas, cotton, and cotton duck chair slipcovers are machine washable too. Always use the gentle cycle, mild detergent, and cold water to keep the fabric in pristine condition.

Most linen slipcovers and silk should be dry-cleaned because the natural fibers lose their crispness and texture if washed incorrectly.

Before washing, always check the cleaning instructions that came with your slipcover.