The Armchair No. 10 is a handcrafted wing-back armchair on solid beech legs, upholstered in Barrel by Davis Fabrics – a dense, soft-touch textile. The high backrest and sloped arms make it a reading chair for a living room, bedroom or library corner.
Choose from a wide palette of upholstery colours and solid beech leg finishes, each with or without a matching footstool. Made to order in our workshop in 2-4 weeks.
Design & Comfort
A Wing-Back Armchair Built for Long Sitting
The tall wings and high backrest enclose the seat, shielding it from draughts and ambient noise — the reason wing-back armchairs have been used as reading chairs for centuries. The arms are gently sloped, so the chair supports a relaxed posture rather than an upright one.
The seat sits 44 cm above the floor: low enough to settle into, high enough to rise from without effort. The total depth of 85 cm allows both an upright reading position and a reclined one.
Where the Armchair Works Best
Thanks to its compact 91 cm width, the wing-back armchair fits a reading corner, a bedroom beside a window, a living room opposite a sofa, or a hotel and office lounge. The optional footstool repeats the same upholstery and leg finish, extending the chair into a full resting position.
Construction & Materials
Solid Beech Legs and Barrel Upholstery
Every material choice is stated openly below — expand each element to see what it is made of and why.
Solid beech legs
Why Solid Beech Instead of Pine or Spruce
The wing-back armchair stands on solid beech — a hardwood with a density of roughly 680–750 kg/m³, against about 470 kg/m³ for pine and 440 kg/m³ for spruce, the softwoods often hidden inside cheaper furniture. Greater density means greater resistance to load and deformation where the legs meet the frame.
The legs are supplied by a different manufacturer than the workshop building our tables and chairs. A finish named here may therefore differ slightly in tone from the same name elsewhere in the collection, which is why we list only two clearly described options.
Barrel fabric — technical data
Barrel Upholstery Fabric Specification
The armchair is upholstered in Barrel by Davis Fabrics. Quality is told in numbers rather than adjectives:
| Composition | 100% Polyester |
|---|---|
| Weight | 270 g/m² (±5%) |
| Texture | Smooth weave |
| Abrasion resistance | 45,000–55,000 cycles (Martindale) |
| Pilling resistance | 4–5 |
Full Material Specification
| Frame | Solid wood structure with elastic webbing |
|---|---|
| Padding | Layered polyurethane foam |
| Legs | Solid beech, lacquered |
| Upholstery | Barrel by Davis Fabrics |
| Fabric composition | 100% Polyester |
| Fabric weight | 270 g/m² (±5%) |
| Available options | Wide palette of fabric colours and leg finishes |
| Available combinations | With or without footstool |
| Lead time | Made to order in 2–4 weeks |
Wood is a natural material. Variations in grain, tone and texture are part of its character and make every armchair subtly individual.
Dimensions
Wing-Back Armchair Dimensions
All dimensions are marked on the technical drawings below.
| Total width | 91 cm |
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| Total depth | 85 cm |
| Total height | 113 cm |
| Seat height | 44 cm |
Footstool Dimensions
| Seat | 41 × 41 cm |
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| Height | 45 cm |
Barrel Upholstery Colours
Soft and Durable Barrel Upholstery in 17 Colours
The wing-back armchair is upholstered in Barrel, a soft-touch fabric with a matte appearance and a dense weave suited to furniture in regular everyday use. Full technical data is in the Construction & Materials section above.
Colours displayed on a computer, tablet or smartphone may differ from the actual fabric. Screen settings, brightness, colour calibration, daylight and artificial lighting all influence how a shade appears.
For this reason we recommend ordering physical fabric samples before selecting the upholstery, particularly when matching the wing-back armchair to an existing sofa, flooring, wall colour or other textile.
Order Barrel woven fabric samples (5 × 5 cm swatches)
You can also browse the complete collection of EWA fabric and wood finish samples.
Leg Finishes
Two Solid Beech Leg Finishes
The solid beech legs are available in two lacquered finishes, selectable at the top of this page:
| Beech | Natural beech under clear lacquer |
|---|---|
| Brown | Brown-stained beech |
Each finish allows the natural grain of the beech to remain visible. As wood is a natural material, subtle variations in grain, texture and tone are expected and make every armchair individual.
The legs for this armchair are produced by a different manufacturer than our tables and chairs, so a finish named here may not be an exact match to the same name on other pieces. If you are pairing the armchair with another EWA piece, please order samples or contact us before ordering.
Footstool Option
Wing-Back Armchair With or Without a Matching Footstool
The footstool is selected at the top of this page and is upholstered in the same Barrel colour with the same solid beech leg finish as the armchair, so both pieces arrive as a matching set.
Ordered together, the armchair and footstool ship as a single consignment.
Bespoke Upholstery
Looking for a Different Upholstery Fabric?
Alternative upholstery is available for selected EWA furniture. If you would like this wing-back armchair in another fabric, texture or colour, please contact us before ordering.
We will confirm whether the selected material is suitable for this design and provide information about availability, lead time and any additional cost.
Care & Cleaning
Caring for Your Wing-Back Armchair
Remove dust from the upholstery with a soft upholstery attachment. If a spill occurs, blot it promptly with a clean, absorbent cloth. Do not rub, soak the fabric or use strong cleaning agents.
Clean the lacquered beech legs with a soft, slightly damp cloth and dry the surface afterwards. Avoid abrasive products, prolonged moisture and direct heat. Keep the armchair out of direct sunlight to limit fading.
Made to Order & Delivery
Made to Order, Delivered Across Europe
Every wing-back armchair is prepared to order in the selected upholstery colour and leg finish. Standard production time is 2–4 weeks, followed by delivery time to the destination.
Orders are shipped from Poland, within the European Union. Deliveries within the EU do not require customs clearance. Orders delivered outside the EU may be subject to local import duties, taxes or customs handling charges.
Standard delivery is by courier to the curbside. Carry-in delivery to your room is available in Germany, the Netherlands, Czechia and Austria and can be selected at checkout.
For further information, please see our Shipping & Returns Policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How durable is the Barrel upholstery fabric?
Barrel is rated at 45,000–55,000 Martindale abrasion cycles with a pilling resistance of 4–5, which places it well above the level usually considered suitable for heavy domestic use.
Is the footstool included?
No — the matching footstool is an option you select at the top of this page. It is upholstered in the same Barrel colour and finished with the same solid beech legs as the armchair.
How long does delivery of the wing-back armchair take?
The armchair is handcrafted to order in 2–4 weeks, after which courier delivery time to your address is added. Carry-in delivery is available in Germany, the Netherlands, Czechia and Austria.
Can I see the fabric before ordering?
Yes. We recommend ordering 5 × 5 cm Barrel swatches, as screen colours differ from the real textile.
Is the wing-back armchair suitable for a small living room?
At 91 cm wide and 85 cm deep it suits compact reading corners and smaller living rooms, while the 113 cm backrest still gives full head and neck support.
Fabric & Wood Samples
See and Feel the Materials Before You Order
Colours on a screen never match the material in your own room. Order a swatch to see the weave, the sheen and the real shade in your own light, next to your floor, walls and other furniture.
The colours in the selector are the ones we keep ready to order, each photographed on this piece. The fabrics we can upholster go far beyond them — velvet, chenille, bouclé, linen, leather composite, or a fabric you supply yourself. If nothing shown is right, contact us before ordering and we will prepare the piece in the material you choose.
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