Library Wingback Chairs
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Textile, Cherry
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Suede, Zebra Hide
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Cotton
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Country Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs
Porcelain
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s American Federal Living Room Sets
Leather, Wood
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Leather, Mahogany
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
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Leather
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Living Room Sets
Fabric, Giltwood
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s American Neoclassical Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors
Brass
Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases
Spruce
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Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1970s French Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
Vintage 1950s English Renaissance Beds and Bed Frames
Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Greco Roman Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Porcelain
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century Organic Modern Sofas
Iron
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Chrome
Vintage 1980s American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Rattan, Bentwood
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Vintage 1920s American Wingback Chairs
Metal
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Silk, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 18th Century American American Classical Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century American William IV Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Textile, Cherry
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century George III Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century British Sheraton Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Native American Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
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Leather
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Oak, Mohair
1990s American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Down, Leather, Oak
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather, Naugahyde
Antique 19th Century British Regency Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 1820s English George IV Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century European Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
1990s Italian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
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Finding the Right wingback-chairs for You
They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s.
Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace.
Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spinoffs to playful contemporary adaptations (like the Bear chair by Pierre Yovanovitch, wherein the place of wings are furry ears — a cheeky send-up of Hans Wegner’s iconic mid-century Papa Bear chair).
Shop the most innovative versions of wingback chairs today on 1stDibs.
- What are wingback chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wingback chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, easy chairs or grandfather chairs. However, many people simply call them wingback chairs or wing chairs. The name comes from the two curved wings mounted on the sides of the backrest. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wingback chairs.
- Is a wingback chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs to playful contemporary adaptations (like the Bear chair by Pierre Yovanovitch, wherein the place of wings are furry ears — a cheeky send-up of Hans Wegner’s iconic mid-century Papa Bear chair). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Wingback chairs emerged during the 17th-century era. The wings on classic wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose, or did, when they were first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explanation is why the wingback is strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years. Shop a selection of wingback chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a wingback chair is to provide seating. Usually, these upholstered chairs go in seating areas and allow people to rest comfortably while carrying on conversations, reading and performing other activities. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There is no hard and fast rule about where a wingback chair should be placed. Historically, people used the large chairs in front of block drafts, and you can continue this tradition in your home. Alternatively, you can place one wherever it fits the layout of your room. To show off the distinctive shape of the chair, it is a good idea to position it somewhere that allows it to be viewed from the sides and back as well as the front. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wingback chairs.
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