Modern wing-back, dome-back or simply clean-lined high back chairs offer comfort and warmth as well as adding an interesting sculptural expression to a room. These types of chairs, with boldly exaggerated height, have a lot of character and personality. Demanding attention, they can be placed in large entry halls, living rooms, offices or bedrooms to anchor a room.
Contemporary dome-back chairs are a modern interpretation of the French Regency period dramatic dome and deep wing-back chairs which were intended to fend off drafts in the grand chateaux of 18th-century France. The porters in these grand chateaux (and previously in medieval England) would be stationed by the entrance to admit visitors would sit in these types of chairs (usually in high-grade leather or red velvet), therefore the name "porter's chair". Since there were often cold breezes near a front door, the chair was designed to envelop and keep the porter relatively warm in his task of remaining at the door for long periods.
With the holiday season here and chillier evenings ahead, what a great way to cozy up!
Kelly Wearstler design, Doheny Estate
Chamberlain, a modern take on the Porter's chair, by Brian Patrick Flynn
McCartney Chair by American Leather
Design Modern Iconic Egg Chair
Bonnet Chair
High backrest armchair from Driade by Phillipe Starck
Lounge of the cafe at Bergdorf Goodman
Kelly Wearstler design
Porter Chair, Ecco Trading
Slice Chair, Ecco Trading
Slide Day Bed, Ecco Trading
Slice 2 Seater, Ecco Trading
The Tides, South Beach
The Tides, South Beach
Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon by George Smith
Thom Felicia design
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