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What is a wing chair used for?

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What is a wing chair used for?
A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
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Child Size Butterfly Wings Blue & Red Wrought Iron "Angel Baby" Children's Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Child size butterfly wings blue & red wrought iron "Angel Baby" children's chair. Item features cow
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21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Iron

Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair With Wooden Wings
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This great elegant chair is in Denmark known as the "Jum Chair" based on a label it carries that
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Wings of Steel Sculptural Chair in Silver, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2012
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
The wings of steel chair is fabricated from laser-cut steel and powder coated in a variety of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Chairs

Materials

Steel

Golden Wings of Steel Chair, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2012
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
The wings of steel chair is fabricated from laser-cut steel and powder coated in a variety of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Wings of Steel Sculptural Chair, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2012
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
The wings of steel chair is fabricated from laser-cut steel and powder coated in a variety of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Steel

Red Wings of Steel Chair, Designed by Laurie Beckerman in 2012
By Laurie Beckerman
Located in New York, NY
The wings of steel chair is fabricated from laser cut steel and powder coated in a variety of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Other Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

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