Traditional Wingback Chair
Buy the best traditional wingback chair selected and recommended by interior designers. By Chloe Hughes.
Associated with elegance and classic design, a traditional wingback chair is always a favorite when creating formal arrangements in sitting areas. Wingback chairs exude a refined level of sophistication and are versatile enough to be used in various settings and interior styles. They come in different forms, with tufted or plain back designs or various back heights. Take a look at these recommendations from our design experts and take the step to owning your dream wingback chair today.
Transitional Wingback
$232.99 $354.99
Transitional Wingback
House of Hampton®
$232.99 $354.99
Description
Crafted from a solid birch frame, this traditional wingback chair brings a timeless and refined appeal to any space. It features button-tufted diamond stitching at the back with waterfall channel tufting in the seat and turned wooden legs.
Designer Advice
The combination of minimalistic curves and elegant stitches lend this piece versatility that can be applied from classical to contemporary interiors. Its darker fabric options are perfect for traditional settings, while the light beige and silver pieces are ideal for modern farmhouses and transitional interiors. Meanwhile, the teal blue one would look amazing in pastel cottage-style living rooms or bedrooms.
Scalloped Wing Back
$189.99 $349
Scalloped Wing Back
Lark Manor™
$189.99 $349
Description
Crafted from solid and manufactured wood, these traditional wing chairs are definite showstoppers. Luxurious microsuede upholstery accentuates its charming, curved edges and tufted back. It comes with rolled arms and delicate nail head trimming.
Designer Advice
Undeniably feminine in its form and curves, this chair would look perfect in Parisian-style interiors, saloons, and home offices. Introduce balance to the space by matching its graceful silhouette with a rounded side table with curved legs. Or, for a bit of contrast, pair this piece with a round table with a geometric metal base.
High Back Wing
$489.99 $549.99
High Back Wing
Andover Mills™
$489.99 $549.99
Description
Supported by an engineered wood frame, this wingback chair with traditional appeal features a sleek and contemporary look for any space. Its web suspension seat and recessed arms with nailhead trim make it a favorite choice of seating.
Designer Advice
This piece will create a statement in your home. Its high-back design makes it a favorite choice for reading nooks because of the extra comfort it provides. Its plain back also offers possibilities for playing around with contrast and texture. So, you can opt to style it with a furry blanket or add a small bolster or throw pillow in a different color.
Stunning Wing Back
$202.99 $314.99
Stunning Wing Back
Alcott Hill®
$202.99 $314.99
Description
Add a touch of sophistication to any space with these traditional wing back chairs. They feature a high-round back with intricate diamond button tufting and rest on a solid hardwood frame with tapered black seat legs.
Designer Advice
This piece's masculine lines and curves make it perfect for formal living room settings, study dens, and home offices. They also pair well with a tuxedo sofa as their refined lines coordinate well with each other. For smaller conversation nooks, we recommend having a couple of these with a round wooden table in the center.
Wide Wing Back
$309.99 $529
Wide Wing Back
Three Posts™
$309.99 $529
Description
These traditional wingback chairs are a sure favorite for any space. Sporting a plush back design, it features diamond button tufting and foam-filled fabric with polyester upholstery. It comes with recessed arms and rests on espresso birch wood legs.
Rounded Wingback
Rounded Wingback
Alcott Hill®
Description
Style meets comfort in these traditional wingback chairs for sale that come with ottomans. The upholstered velvet and tufted back features single nailhead detailing around the rounded arms. Crafted from durable rubberwood and includes removable seat cushions.
Designer Advice
A viable pick for interiors that have a mix of midcentury modern with vintage or farmhouse vibe. Available in 14 fabric colors, the bright-colored ones would look great in maximalist and eclectic interiors because of their distinct aesthetic. We recommend using this for reading nooks, paired with a round side table in black-stained wood finish and a glass floor lamp.
Low Back Wing Chair
Low Back Wing Chair
Description
This traditional wingback armchair is the finishing touch to any space. Its button-tufted stitching, straight back, and serpentine arms rest on a solid birch wood frame. Comes with dark coffee colored tapered birch wood legs.
Mid Back Wing Chair
Mid Back Wing Chair
Description
Diamond-stitched button tufting paired with welted details accentuate these traditional high-back wing chairs. The recessed arms add a traditional appeal to it. Crafted on a manufactured wood frame and built on tapered wooden legs.
Traditional Wingback Chair
Buying Guide
Chloe Hughes
Interior Design Expert
Chloe is a highly-regarded expert in all things vintage and antique. She’s excited to share her vast knowledge with readers and clients wishing to infuse their homes with a mixture of old-time warmth and modern comfort. In addition to her design work, Chloe regularly volunteers at her local community center, teaching DIY projects to adults and kids.
No, traditional wing chairs are actually a versatile option that can work beyond traditional-styled interiors!
In fact, they work particularly well with modern décor, especially when you opt for a design in a warmer palette or brown leather. Don’t forget that you can also use traditional wing chairs to add a cozier or vintage vibe to other interior styles, from contemporary to bohemian and more.
However, to ensure a consistent result, try and choose a traditional wing chair in a color that complements your room’s palette or that includes a feature that’s also known for your type of décor: for example, decorative legs in a shabby chic room or a monochrome finish in a minimalist setting.
Traditional wing chairs have gorgeous silhouettes that are already a statement in themselves. Because of this, we recommend sticking to a smaller pattern, or one that complements patterns already in your home. The exception would be if you’re hoping your traditional wing chair will be a very bold statement in your home—which would work best if the rest of your decor is already quite minimal and neutral. In any case, we’d steer clear of any large or complicated patterns, as they might be very difficult to match cleanly across the many seams of a wing chair.