Definition: A wing chair is a fully upholstered chair. It has a pair of upholstered panels (or "wings") that extend out from the top back of the chair and curve down toward the upholstered arms. It is often large-scale and a dramatic piece in any room.
Wing Chair
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This small-scale wing back chair would be perfect in a bedroom.
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