Thursday, January 20, 2011

wingin' it

I have had wing chairs on my mind for a week now after searching the internet and catalogs for the perfect one for a client.

Wing chairs have got to be one of my favorite upholstery items. They can be used everywhere, they make a cozy reading spot in a living room and a luxe addition to any dining room as host chairs.




Wing chairs can vary in style from traditional to modern and some with a little of both thrown in. Here are some of my favorites I have come across--

I love this one from Restoration Hardware with the natural linen upholstery and nailhead trim. It brings the wing chair to a more natural, rustic state.



 This one designed by Celerie Kemble is all glamour with the tufting and velvet upholstery.


A blend of traditional and modern, this wing chair could be at home in either setting.


 Vincente Wolf's wing chair design is unique in the exagerrated curves in the "wings".


I would gladly take any of these in my home!
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10 comments:

  1. Laurel-Dawn McBurneyJanuary 20, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I love a good wing chair... they never go out of style! My mom had a pair of blue velvet wing chairs when I was growing up that now reside in my sisters abode... I'm jealous!

    I love the modern take on the wing chair with the partially exposed arms... what a find!

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  2. MMillsJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I love the new format....

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  3. Carissa @ the Fabulous Design FileJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    I'll take the tufted one please!

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  4. Tiffany @ Savor HomeJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    Every time I go in Restoration Hardware, I pay a visit to that chair. I LOVE it! The color makes it really versatile, too in terms of color. You could add a snazzy pillow and a nice throw to jazz it up. The nailhead trim, too.

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  5. Kim@ChattafabulousJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I'll two of those by Vincente Wolf!

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  6. KendraJanuary 20, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I love the lines of the RH chair, it is so dramatic that it doesn't need any print fabric! I cannot wait to be able to have wingback chairs in my own home.

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  7. L.Duncan@Home23DuncanBoysJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    I've been searching for a pair on craigslist! I love a good wingback. Especially with a funky fabric;-)

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  8. LexJanuary 20, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    Beautiful picks, I am in love with the tufted velvet one. Tufting always looks so elegant!

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  9. designchicJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Wing chairs are timeless...have two in my living room that I adore. Great inspiration!!

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  10. SHERRY HARTJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    You can always use one...they are so comfortable...and easy to update!

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