Wingback Love

22 Feb 2011 in Decor Trends

If you look at any home interior magazines, decorator blogs, or TV show in styles that are traditional, modern, or country cottage, I think you'll find one thing in common with all of them...

 

Wingbacks.








Okay, I'll admit it, I'm currently somewhat obsessed with wingback chairs. I LOVE them, their lines, their dignity and timelessness. *Love* I really want to get two matching wingbacks for our living room, but I need to raise some more Wingback Capital. I've even made a wingback inspiration album. I thought I'd share some of my favorites taking a look at some current trends.

French Linen, Burlap, Coffee Bag Wingback

Popularized by Restoration Hardware and the "deconstructed" movement among decorators, I personally LOVE this style, and would take any one (or two) of these.

 

 















 

 

Subway Lettering Trend 








 

 

 

Trendy Fabrics








Wingback Beds

 

Now there's even been a revival of Wingback Beds, which I absolutely love. My husband, who doesn't really care one way or another, stops everytime we're out and about and says, "I bet you like that bed."

It can be masculine with a tweed, linen or burlap


Or feminine with tufting or luxury fabrics like velvet or toile




And you can even make your own!



Or in Leather


Or even Seagrass


Or get the Seagrass Wingback Chair



French Provincial

Always in.



Modern

With it's square edges and clean lines. It may not be my favorite, but it's still beautiful!


I'm still on the (bargain) hunt for my two matching wingbacks, but I've got a price limit to work with. I've been trolling Craigslist, which is a great place to find them, and area consignment shops. I'm also checking out upholsters in my area. In some cases, it would be a lot better deal to buy a cheaper Wingback or pair off of Craiglist and have it professionally reupholstered. You've got check the prices on that first, factoring in the investment of the piece of furniture, making sure it has a sturdy frame, also factoring in the cost of fabric and upholstery, but you could end up with a great deal and a very unique piece. If you're crafty, you could also make your own slipcover from scratch or you could buy a slipcover, and tailor it using upholstery tacks.

Comments

Anonymous's picture

I think you are on to

I think you are on to something! LOVE them. Now, I need one! LOL. Wingback beds! Oh my!
Anonymous's picture

Very Informative. I did not

Very Informative. I did not know that much about the wingback chair. However, I have had many different ones in my life and they have all been interesting. One was a rich blue. It was soft and very easy to sleep in. Plus, it reclined a bit. That made the chair even easier to crash in. Now I have a big red lazy boy, but the fabric is not as good. I might have to wingback hunting.
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