Contemporary High-Back Chairs

184 Ideas by Chloe Hughes

High-back chairs can give you a private, intimate space in which to relax and enjoy a quiet moment. They make a striking design statement with their elegant and elongated height and look just as good seen from the back as they do from the front. Although these chairs are often designed and specified for public areas, receptions, or break-out spaces, they can look just as good at home. And if you're trying to fight back pain, this style of chair might be one to consider. Take a look at these eight contemporary types of high-back chairs and see if one (or two) is right for you! 

Contemporary High Back Wing Chair

Contemporary High Back Wing Chair
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I have a love affair with this store. All pieces tend to be custom. The armchair pictured here with gold carved armrests and white upholstered frame. Gorgeous!!!!

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Designed by Christopher Guy, this high back chair constitutes a great combination of style and comfort. Its eclectic form and beautiful, shiny, button-tufted upholstery will embellish even the most refined interiors.

Salisbury high back armchair armchair back armchair back reynaldo

salisbury high back armchair armchair back armchair back reynaldo ...

Caistor Upholstered Wingback Chair

Caistor Upholstered Wingback Chair
Contemporary High Back Dining Chair

Contemporary High Back Dining Chair
Contemporary Living Room High Back Chair

Contemporary Living Room High Back Chair
Animal print arm chair

Animal print arm chair
Batruk 2 - Pieces Upholstered Tufted Velvet High Wingback Chair

Batruk 2 - Pieces Upholstered Tufted Velvet High Wingback Chair
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Mid-Century Modern Chair with Footstool

Mid-Century Modern Chair with Footstool
Armchair vintage leather armchair white armchair wing back armchair

... armchair vintage leather armchair white armchair wing back armchair

Faux Shearling Accent Chair with Brushed Gold Finish

Faux Shearling Accent Chair with Brushed Gold Finish
Coffee Table with Hidden Storage Compartment

Coffee Table with Hidden Storage Compartment
Contemporary high back chairs

HIGH BACK ARMCHAIR 5202 2 METER CHAIR - 2 meter high back armchairs ...

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Improve your level of comfort with this Jacqueline Hostess occasional dining arm chair. It features the wing back, nail heads, fabric upholstery and wooden legs. It measures the 44 inches of high.

Modern High Back Armchair

Modern High Back Armchair
Modern French Wing Chair

Modern French Wing Chair
Safavieh Mercer Collection Becall Dining Chair, Artic Grey

This dining chair has got a very comfortable, original and attractive construction. It has got a sturdy frame made of birch wood and its grey upholstery looks very stylish in almost any type of decor.

Winston High Back Arm Chair

Winston High Back Arm Chair

Stylish arm chair with high back. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Construction is made of rattan. Received a lot of positive recommendations from customers for elegant design and good workmanship.

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... Living Room Decor,Inspiring High Back Wing Chairs Design Ideas

Amory High Back Arm Chair

Amory High Back Arm Chair

Pretty contemporary chair with a black wooden frame and low tapered legs. It's foam-padded and covered in white and blue linen with a vertically striped design. It has a tall back with tapered wings, low arms, a deep seat and a lumbar cushion.

High back contemporary chairs

Opulent Sofa, Feel Like Queen or King Designed By Company Caspani

Elements Camden Top Grain Leather Accent Chair, Raisin

Stylish accent chair. This amazing furniture has been upholstered in top grain leather and has antiqued brass nail head trim, solid wood feet and traditional roll arm. This amazing accent chair will redefine what you know as comfort.

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Buying Guide

The best spot to place a high-back armchair is against the wall and, especially, in a corner. That way you’ll emphasize its vertical element without it feeling too big in relation to your other chairs and sofas.

Alternatively, some people prefer to use them to create a separate section in their living room by having them in the middle of the room and facing their TV or coffee table.

The best fabric for a decor high back arm chair would be one that essentially suits your lifestyle and personal requirements. So whether you have young children, pets, allergies, and how much maintenance you're prepared to do are all important questions to ask yourself when considering materials on an armchair.

Consequently, linen is elegant but best for homes with adults only. On the other hand, cotton is great for resisting pilling, fading and wear, but tends to wrinkle and soil easily. If it's blended with other fabrics, then cotton becomes more durable and family-friendly.

Leather is considered one of the most robust and sophisticated materials for couches and armchairs since it is perfect for children and pets and it is easy to clean and maintain.

High-back armchairs have always been a classic addition to any interior decorating scheme. They are elegant irrespective of where they are placed as well as functional and perfectly suited to larger rooms.

Nowadays, decor high-back armchairs are available in various styles and include everything from pretty and contemporary to mid-century and modern and Scandinavian.

Additionally, they are available in a variety of upholstery fabrics to suit any type of environment, from busy high-traffic areas with kids and pets to quieter and less crowded environments.