On Trend: Wing Chairs Return to Flight

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Twentieth Wing Chair - $7,250.00 [ Link ]

This beauty keeps all the charming lines of an original wing chair but with a modern organic feeling. I think I need it in my dream bedroom.

by twentieth.net

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Carter Chair - $899.00 [ Link ]

Bringing the wing chair into the retro world of midcentury modern, this chair reminds me of my great aunt's favorite side chair — without the funny smells. Check out some of the amazing colors available!

by Thrive Home Furnishings

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Wegner Wing Chair - $7,050.00 [ Link ]

Sweeping lines give visual meaning to the feeling of wings, while the skinny legs remind me of a bird. This modern chair needs a corner seat with a view.

by Room & Board

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Victor Chair, Buttoned, Window Pane Plaid - $799.00 [ Link ]

Manly styling clues like buttons and an oversized plaid keep this diminutive wing chair from feeling small. A pair in a small study would create a lovely seating area.

by West Elm

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Strandmon Wing Chair - $279.00 [ Link ]

Ikea's chair takes the best of midcentury styling and melds it with a classic arm and wing. I just sat in this chair last weekend — it's firm but comfy, with just enough room to rest my head while watching my favorite movie.

by IKEA

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Hush Armchair [ Link ]

Modern felt and bright colors reinforce this minimalist design. Keep it eclectic and add a couple of these modern chairs next to a plush sofa to give your guests lots of seating options.

by ARCHIPRODUCTS

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Dylan Leather Wing Back - $2,199.00 [ Link ]

A slightly sleeker wing chair cousin in a modern gray leather, this is still full of traditional touches. This chair will unite an eclectic room, pulling together the classic with the modern.

by Crate&Barrel

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Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair - $5,933.00 [ Link ]

The epitome of a modern wing chair, Jacobsen's Egg Chair continues its return to popularity. I'd love to see them make an extra-large size so I could disappear completely inside its huggable curves.

by hive

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scarbowcow Of course the one I REALLY like is the most expensive.

6 months ago · Like ·

Rough Linen I always thought the wings were to lean against if you nodded off, as well as for privacy.

And I agree with scarbowcow: it seems inevitable (though my beloved grey flannel wing chair was abandoned on a marina, I recovered it).

6 months ago · Like ·

Lanie Brown Yay, I have a pair from my Mother-in-law - and they didn't cost $7,000!

6 months ago · Like ·

sclawson The wings were originally to cozy up to a fire and trap the heat in days before central heating. I have a traditional Queen Ann wing chair I've had recovered twice. It currently sports a traditional flame stitch, and I'd like to recover it in something contemporary. Any suggestions? Upholstery must be durable, as I use this chair constantly in my home office, and my cat climbs up and down its back. I love turquoise and have a lot of it in this room, as well as some toned-down red and peridot greens. A favorite Asian cabinet is in black, turquoise and red, so whatever I do needs to work with that. Photos or links would be greatly appreciated.

6 months ago · Like ·

sjmom Wing chairs are another of my favorite pieces of furniture. A classic for all designs.

6 months ago · Like

atk406 $7,000 for a chair? That is beyond insane.

6 months ago · Like ·

morgana44 I have wing chairs that I bought 'back in the day' and they have been recovered 5 times. The frames, cushions are all original...that's how well they were made back then. This time I'm going for faux leather or the real thing if the faux product isn't worth the price. Has anyone used faux leather? Does it wear well?

6 months ago · Like

mmsalg I love it that we have makers creating just about anything you want (even custom wing back chairs). Take a peak if you want to: http://custm.co/hz/112