This is a somewhat odd example of the wingback-chair. The original idea was to mask the face form the fireplace, so it would not get to hot. This modern version has the „wing“ only on one side shielding you form the warmth of the fire. It has s-shaped legs, and a stretcher ( which is actually the second leg spinned around) to add stability. You can sit on it in two different ways, one way you have a back to lean on, the other way you have a wing to protect you. During this time the secretary became popular, converting furniture for different purposes.
william and mary
- cabriole legs, sometime end in hoof - s-leg, spiral legs, trompete turning - cross-shaped stretchers - gate leg table - carved stretchers -- stability