The Collection Wingback Chairs Traditional high-back seating on solid hardwood frames, to see and sit in at our Saratoga showroom.
A wingback is the chair a room is arranged around. Ours are chosen for the parts a photograph cannot show: the frame, the seat and the line of the wings.
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Reeva Sethi Home carries wingback chairs on kiln-dried solid hardwood frames, including the Wentworth Wingback (solid mahogany frame, brass nailhead trim) and the Hampshire Wicker Wingback with woven rattan panels. Furniture is ordered in person at the Saratoga showroom or by phone on 408-797-5283, with white-glove delivery across the US. A typical wingback stands 42 to 52 inches tall, with a seat 17 to 19 inches from the floor.
A wingback chair is a high-backed upholstered armchair with projecting side wings near the head. The form began in late 17th-century England, where the wings kept drafts off the sitter and held the warmth of the fire. It survives because it gives a room height, enclosure and a fixed point, which low seating cannot. (The full story is in What Is a Wingback Chair?)
Wingback Chairs at Our Saratoga Showroom
Signature Piece
The Wentworth Wingback
Kiln-dried solid mahogany frame, brass nailhead trim and full upholstery. The traditional wingback, at true scale.
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Natural Materials
The Hampshire Wicker Wingback
Woven rattan on an open frame: the wingback line without the upholstered weight. For garden rooms, porches and lighter interiors.
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Full Range
All Chairs & Seating
Armchairs, bergères and occasional seating, all on view in the Saratoga showroom.
See all chairsFurniture is ordered in the showroom or by phone. Call 408-797-5283 to ask about a piece or its availability.
What We Look For in a Wingback
Four things every wingback here has to get right
Wingback Chair Sizes
Scale matters more with a wingback than with most chairs. Too small and the form loses its presence; too large and it crowds the room. These ranges cover most traditional examples.
| Dimension | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Overall height | 42 to 52 inches |
| Overall width | 30 to 34 inches |
| Overall depth | 30 to 36 inches |
| Seat height | 17 to 19 inches |
| Seat width | 20 to 24 inches |
| Wing projection | 8 to 12 inches |
| Arm height | 24 to 27 inches |
Under an eight-foot ceiling, the lower half of the height range usually reads best; tall windows and a substantial fireplace can carry 48 inches or more. Mark the footprint on the floor with tape before you decide, and see our guides to space planning and planning a room before you buy furniture. For exact specifications on a piece, call 408-797-5283.
How to Buy a Wingback
Furniture at Reeva Sethi Home is ordered through the Saratoga showroom or by phone, not an online checkout. A wingback is the piece where proportion matters most, so it is worth sitting in first.
- Browse here first. Shortlist from the chairs above or the full seating collection.
- Call or book a visit. Ring 408-797-5283 or book a showroom appointment, Monday to Saturday, 11 to 4.
- Bring the room with you. A photograph and the measurements of the spot the chair will fill. For a whole room, arrange a home consultation.
- Order in person or by phone. White-glove delivery is available across the US.
Sit in the Wentworth Wingback.
Built on a kiln-dried solid mahogany frame, with brass nailhead trim. Ordered by phone or in the showroom, with white-glove delivery across the US.
Learn Before You Choose
What Is a Wingback Chair?
Where the wings came from, the six main types and the dimensions that matter.
Buying GuideHow to Choose a Wingback Chair
Seven checks, with the measurements to look for, before you buy.
ComparisonWingback or Accent Chair?
How the two differ in structure and purpose, and when each belongs.
Design HistoryThe History of the Wingback
From the drafty English bedchamber to the modern reading corner.
EssayWhy the Wingback Still Matters
Why one tall chair still does work no other piece in a room can.
Related FormThe Bergère Chair Guide
The lower, open-armed French chair that pairs well with a wingback.
Reeva Sethi Home is a heritage furniture showroom at 20430 Saratoga–Los Gatos Road, Saratoga, California, serving Saratoga, Los Gatos, Los Altos, Monte Sereno, Palo Alto, San Jose and the greater Bay Area, with white-glove delivery across the US. For whole rooms, see our interior design services.
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What is a wingback chair?
A wingback chair is a high-backed upholstered armchair with projecting side panels, or wings, on either side of the back. It developed in late 17th-century England to shield the sitter from drafts and hold warmth near the fireplace. Read the full guide: What Is a Wingback Chair?
Where can I buy a wingback chair in the Bay Area?
Reeva Sethi Home in Saratoga, California carries wingback chairs including the Wentworth Wingback and the Hampshire Wicker Wingback. The showroom at 20430 Saratoga–Los Gatos Road is open Monday to Saturday, 11am to 4pm; call ahead on 408-797-5283.
Can I buy a wingback chair on the Reeva Sethi Home website?
Furniture is ordered through the Saratoga showroom or by phone on 408-797-5283 rather than through an online checkout, so you can see the scale and sit in the chair first. White-glove delivery is available across the US.
What are standard wingback chair dimensions?
Most wingback chairs are 42 to 52 inches tall, 30 to 34 inches wide and 30 to 36 inches deep, with a seat 17 to 19 inches from the floor and wings projecting 8 to 12 inches.
What frame should a wingback chair have?
Kiln-dried solid hardwood, such as mahogany, oak or beech, with joints that are glued and reinforced rather than stapled. Softwood and composite frames loosen under daily use. See Solid Wood vs Veneer.
What is the difference between a wingback chair and an accent chair?
A wingback is a specific form: high back, side wings, full upholstery. An accent chair is a broad category covering any chair chosen mainly for visual interest. A wingback gives a room more height and enclosure. Read Wingback or Accent Chair?
