Wingback Chairs
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Ultrasuede, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Walnut
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 19th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
1920s George III Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 19th Century British George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s English Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Wingback Chairs
Wool
Late 20th Century North American Wingback Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Silk, Oak
1830s English William IV Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
20th Century Italian Wingback Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Early 18th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Beech
Early 20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Cherry
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1960s American Bohemian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
1740s English Queen Anne Antique Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique, New and Vintage Wingback Chairs
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.
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