Great Blue Heron Furniture Continues the Legacy of the Santa Fe Wingback Chair
Fred Tammen’s iconic chair is still crafted with care and cherished.
Photo: JD Swiger
Classic wingback curves meet cowpoke chic in this luxe lounger that’s at once trendy—catching the TikTok cowboy-core vibe that’s inspired high-fashion brands from Louis Vuitton to Gucci—and rooted in rustic tradition.
First created by Fred Tammen more than three decades ago as a one-off retirement project, the chair quickly attained a must-have following that sparked a family business. Over 30 years later, Great Blue Heron Furniture’s Mathew Tammen still crafts his made-to-order seating in Texas from kiln-dried hardwood and oak and the finest top-grain Brazilian-tanned cowhide, hand-selecting each statement hair-on hide centerpiece—and earning our pick for wrangling this Wild West moment.
Santa Fe Western Wingback chair, 44” h x 34” w x 36” d, fully customizable, allow 8-10 weeks production lead time, $2,979; greatblueheronfurniture.com.
