Of all the accent chairs on the market, the wingback accent chair is perhaps the most regal. You know its structured, showstopping form when you see it — two side panels, or 'wings,' extend from the back of the chair around toward the armrests, subtly cocooning whoever is sitting inside. Originally designed to shield the subject from drafts while trapping heat from the nearby fireplace, the wingback chair has come a long way since its supposed 17th-century inception; for one thing, we now have thermostats.
But the design itself has endured all the years, which speaks to its timelessness and versatility in a world where trends are fickle and tastes always change. Wingbacks truly are some of the most stylish accent chairs money can buy.
