Best wingback chairs

Wingback chairs are not only a comfortable seat in any room, and they can add some flair to your home. These are our favorites.

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When decorating your home, you might be on the hunt for a proper accent chair in your living space. Wingback chairs offer an excellent option that looks lovely in a corner, adds more seating to any room, and lets you add a bit of flair without much fuss. There are plenty of options to pick between from traditional designs to new recliners that deliver the most comfortable spot possible. 

Best overall

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Boss office traditional guest chair in burgundy

Classic design

For many people, when they think of wingback chairs, they envision red leather with brass buttons. The Boss Office Traditional Guest Chair in Burgundy brings a familiar design to the modern office with this larger than life option. It features traditional button-tufted seating and brass nails along the arms and bottom of the chair. With a mahogany wood finish, this is a status symbol for the home or the office. If you aren't a fan of oxblood, this option is also available in black. 

Reclining option

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Christopher knight reclining chair

Extreme comfort

When choosing furniture, it isn't mandatory to trade comfort for class. If you want an option that looks great and delivers a comfortable seat, the Christopher Knight Reclining Chair is an excellent choice. It has a lovely design and reclines out for maximum comfort after a long day. If the light grey doesn't suit your needs, it's also available in brown, charcoal, dark blue, and light beige. 

Minimalist design

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Elle decor upholstered accent chair

Color options

Not all wingback chairs have to look like they were purchased years and years ago. The Elle Decor Upholstered Accent Chair delivers a minimalist contemporary take on wingback chairs. You can snag it in beige, cream, or two-toned gray. It features a plush foam seat that is perfect for sinking into when you get home from work and is a great size for both the bedroom and the living room. The upholstery is microfiber, so it's also easy to keep clean, though you'll want to be wary of spills. 

Updated style

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Stone & beam highland modern wingback chair

Comfortable and contemporary

Wingback chairs are characterized up their design, but they don't need to look stuffy to do it. Stone & Beam Highland Modern Wingback Chair delivers a classic feel with some updated style. Toned down in charcoal gray, it features a squared-off construction with thick woven fabric that's fantastic all year round. If you don't like the color, it's also available in a deep denim blue. Best of all, the only thing you need to do to put it together upon arrival is to attach the legs. 

Pretty patterns

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Christopher knight white and blue floral patterned fabric recliner

Extra padding

When picking out furniture for your home, half the fun is letting your personality shine through. The Christopher Knight Floral Patterned Fabric Recliner features a fun floral design that brings some whimsy to any room. The seat has an extra-padded cushion and fully reclines. If you aren't a dan of the pattern, you can also snag this chair in buckwheat. 

Bottom line 

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Wingback chairs are an excellent way to add more seating to a room and give it some personal flair without overwhelming it with too much furniture. There are plenty of great pieces to choose from classic leather and brass options to low profile upholstered picks. Our favorite is the Boss office traditional guest chair in burgundy. It features a traditional design with mahogany wood features, and two colors to choose between. 

Staff Writer

By day, Jen is a writer for multiple Future Publishing brands, with over seven years of experience writing, and editing about everything from video games to kitchen gadgets. When not writing for Future, Jen is the author of Fantasy & Horror novels, and spends most of her time reading, hanging out with her dog Fionn, and trying to decide which book to read next.