: an offensive back in football who lines up outside the tight end
also
: the position of such a player
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Peter Spalding of the designer furniture sourcing platform Daniel House Club notes that imitations of Chippendale and other legacy-style pieces — think cabinets and wingback chairs, for example — were common in the ‘80s and early ’90s.
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Kim Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
The tall frame has a nice touch of luxe to the room, as do the giant wingbacks.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Wayfair’s Best Winter Clearance Sale Deals Refresh your bedroom in a snap with this wingback upholstered platform bed that will create an inviting sense of luxury.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
The Dalton features a tall wingback design with tons of room below deck.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
This chair brings an air of sophistication to any dining space with its tufted back and slanted arms — reflective of a wingback chair.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
Leather can add an effortless touch of luxe vintage charm to everything from stately Chesterfield sofas to wingback armchairs and purses to jackets.
—Natalie Schumann, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
The headboard is upholstered in mohair with poplin piping on the wingback sides.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2023
Additionally, the fabric on this wingback chair, which also features a lumbar cushion, is upholstered by hand for a soft, touchable feel.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2023
Kim Cook, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2024
The tall frame has a nice touch of luxe to the room, as do the giant wingbacks.
—Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Feb. 2024
Wayfair’s Best Winter Clearance Sale Deals Refresh your bedroom in a snap with this wingback upholstered platform bed that will create an inviting sense of luxury.
—Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 12 Jan. 2024
The Dalton features a tall wingback design with tons of room below deck.
—Christian Gollayan, Men's Health, 19 July 2023
This chair brings an air of sophistication to any dining space with its tufted back and slanted arms — reflective of a wingback chair.
—Sanah Faroke, Peoplemag, 16 Nov. 2023
Leather can add an effortless touch of luxe vintage charm to everything from stately Chesterfield sofas to wingback armchairs and purses to jackets.
—Natalie Schumann, Country Living, 31 Aug. 2023
The headboard is upholstered in mohair with poplin piping on the wingback sides.
—Nick Scott, Robb Report, 11 Aug. 2023
Additionally, the fabric on this wingback chair, which also features a lumbar cushion, is upholstered by hand for a soft, touchable feel.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2023
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“Wingback.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wingback. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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