There has definitely been a bit of a fall chill in the air lately! And no place cozier to curl up than in a wing chair, originally designed to protect against chills in those drafty, old castles. It has since been elevated to iconic status, characterized by a high back, comfortable arms, those enveloping wings and is available in styles from traditional to modern, even to the whimsical.

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Make a statement with the exaggerated lines and proportions of the Aland Wing Chair by Jean de Merry.

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Mid-mod fans can satisfy their style of choice with this chair, originally designed by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Sons, and available through Room & Board.

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Restoration Hardware’s new French Upholstered Wing Chair exemplifies traditional form.

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The Versailles Domed Chair, also known as a canopy or balloon chair, inspired by an 18th century Louis XV original. Available through Restoration Hardware.

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The Van Wing Chair by Bright Chair ups the style quotient with the slightly raised, exposed wood arms.

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Clean and simple, Stanley Jay Friedman’s Winged Chair for Brueton.

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Delicate, hand painted chinoiserie sets off the detailed fretwork on the Chinese Chippendale Wing Chair by Gregorius|Pineo.

Now, pour that brandy, open the damper, stack the wood and light that cozy fire!

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