Wingback Chairs
1820s English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Oak
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
1930s English Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Wingback Chairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair
1820s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1880s English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal, Wire
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
20th Century British Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
18th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood, Cotton
1980s Swiss Industrial Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 18th Century Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Birch
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Ash
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Reed, Bamboo, Cane
Late 19th Century French Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Lambskin, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Ash
Late 19th Century English Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Wool
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s American Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Steel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak, Canvas
19th Century British Aesthetic Movement Antique Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Linen, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1920s American Federal Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
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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