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High Back Italian Chairs in Cream Bouclé - a Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of mid century Italian chairs newly reupholstered in a high quality wool bouclé. Curved high
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 12 Adrian Pearsall Sculptural High Back Dining Chairs in Latte Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Adrian Pearsall. Statement piece dining chairs that inject a high art sculptural elegance into any space
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery

Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
Gio Ponti pair of high back armchairs or lounge chairs in white or ivory bouclé with polished
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Pair of Postmodern High Back Black Metal Side Chairs in Boucle 1980s Vintage 70s
Located in London, GB
Pair of strictly minimal chairs from the 1980s with boucle seat upholstery giving a contrast of
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Four Mackintosh Style Black Lacquered High Back Chairs, 1979
Located in Puglia, Puglia
In the style of Scottish architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh. These four chairs, solidly built in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Midcentury Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
soft boucle style fabric that looks stunning atop the 4 legs swivel base. Chair is installation
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Dunbar Style Wing Back Lounge Chairs in Nubby Boucle, 1960
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of high back wing lounge chairs in the style of Dunbar, 1960. Fully restored. Newly
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Pair of Italian Modernist High-Back Swivel Chairs, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of Italian modernist high-back swivel chairs, circa 1960. Highly sculptural and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid Century Wingback Boucle Lounge Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
wings. Its high back, adorned with meticulous boucle tufting, emanates relaxation and elevated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 15
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth'', Chair + Ottoman, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
chair is a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Custom Made 1940s Style Boucle Lounge Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karu lounge chair. These high-end lounge chairs are handmade to order at our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak

Mid-Century Modern High Back Lounge Chair by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl, 1950s
By Jan den Drijver, De Stijl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare Mid-Century Modern high back lounge chair. Design by Jan den Drijver for De Stijl
Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Mid-Century Butterfly Dining Chair, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 01). A boucle fabric whose uniqueness is
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 15
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 19
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 5
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
chair is a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth'', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 3
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
chair is a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 5
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
chair is a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 19
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
chair is a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 11
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
chair is a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Contemporary Set 'Mammoth', Chair + Ottoman, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé 24
By Norr11, Rune Krøjgaard
Located in Paris, FR
chair is a welcoming modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs deliver an alluring raised collar high art esthetic. The sort of
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
bouclé circa 1995. Enamored with Bilbao, Spain, the Bilbao chair is a manifestation of Vladimir Kagan's
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
bouclé. Shawl collar seat backs are channeled and curvy and convey a confident elegance. They roll out
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Michael Wolk
Located in Saint Louis, MO
ivory bouclé. Frequently mistaken as designed by Vladimir Kagan, these Michael Wolk Miami chairs are
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Set of Eight Mid Century Butterfly Dining Chairs, Yellow Boucle, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
back in beautiful boucle italian fabric (color number 01). A boucle fabric whose uniqueness is
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Beech

Adrian Pearsall Newly Upholstered in Ivory Boucle Fabric Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in West Hartford, CT
Gorgeous newly upholstered in elegant ivory boucle fabric high back swivel chair. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Bouclé, Wood, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan early rare high back barrel lounge chair and matching ottoman with angled splayed
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
swivel lounge chairs are perfect for a Malibu beach house or a sky high condo to overlook that killer
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Post Modern Channeled Swivel Chairs in Blush Pink Bouclé
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Chairs. Blushing with high style. High Fashion sensibility. Chanel. These channeled Post Modern to the
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs in Ivory Bouclé c. 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
comfortable border to the chairs' shell. Our shop selected this beautiful ivory bouclé to add some texture
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs in Bouclé, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These mid-century modern Italian high-back chairs are exquisite examples of the timeless elegance
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Mom & Pop Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
comfortable border to the chairs' shell. Our shop selected this beautiful ivory bouclé to add some texture
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Paul Laszlo Hollywood Regency Slipper Chair in Off White Bouclé circa 1940s
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Saint Louis, MO
bouclé. Incredible to imagine this Paul Laszlo chair has been a beloved lady in waiting to high society
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Arne Vodder Sculpted Teak & Boucle Reclining Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Vodder sculpted teak & Boucle reclining lounge chair for Sibast Møbler
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Teak

Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Mom & Pop Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé, c. 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
space's decor with a high art look. Pop Chair features a tall seat back and suspended head cushion. The
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Paola Buffa Style, Mid-Century Modern, Lounge Chairs, White Bouclé, Italy, 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Stamford, CT
Kavet Bouclé. These sleek and stylish arm, lounge or wingback chairs are strong and sturdy. Each having
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Expertly Restored - Edward J. Wormley "Janus" Boucle Slipper Chairs for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Organic 1950s Madame Lounge Chair in Boucle Designed by Fritz Neth, 1955
By Fritz Neth
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Organic 1950ies Madame lounge chair in Boucle designed by Fritz Neth 1955 Extraordinary high
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary 'Mammoth' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé 7
By Rune Krøjgaard, Norr11
Located in Paris, FR
modern wing chair. The high back, hugging wings and fluffy upholstery provide superior comfort and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Custom Swivel Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Weiman Preview Furniture, Directional, Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
professionally upholstered in soft ivory white bouclé. Barrel back and large cushioned seat envelop you in deep
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Preview Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé C.1990
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. The look and feel is high art sculptural, yet light and airy. Large plush arm and angled seat back
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
to cradle you. A terrific choice for a reading chair, for adding a sexy sculptural, high design look
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century Modern Channel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Channel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered in "Powder-Blu" Boucle
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Custom Made 1940s Style Boucle Lounge Chairs
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Karulounge chair These high-end lounge chairs are handmade to order at our
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak

Pair of Paul McCobb Midcentury Side Chairs with Walnut Frames and Bouclé Seats
By Calvin Furniture, Paul McCobb
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An inspiring pair of fully restored Paul McCobb walnut side chairs with new seat upholstery
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
High-back wing chair by Mogens Lassen from the 1940s. These examples were made in the early 50s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Gio Ponti Style Walnut Lounge Chair in Ivory White Bouclé
By Gio Ponti, Kurt Østervig
Located in Miami, FL
modern classic high back chair in the manner of Kurt Ostervig, and similar to designs by Giò Ponti, that
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

4 Mid-Century Modern Blonde Birch Dining Chairs with Bouclé Style of Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Vico Magistretti
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful set of (4) Mid-Century Modern blonde birch dining chairs with bouclé style of Cassina
Category

Vintage 1980s Polish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Pair of 1950s Edward Wormley for Dunbar Cane back Chairs model 5700a. The continuous laminated ash
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Set of 4 Mid Century Walnut Dining Chairs By Chet Beardsley in White Boucle
By Chet Beardsley
Located in Culver City, CA
provide stability but also exude a warm, natural elegance. The seat-backs of these chairs boast a unique
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Set of Four (4) Scandinavian Dining Chairs Teak & Bouclé by Benny Linden, 1970's
By Uldum Møbelfabrik, Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, Erik Buch, Benny A. Linden
Located in Deland, FL
inspiration from both Uldum Møbelfabrik and Skovby Mobelfabrik. The high back design and clean lines make
Category

Vintage 1970s Singaporean Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

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Boucle High Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the boucle high back chair you’re looking for. Each boucle high back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and bouclé. If you’re shopping for a boucle high back chair, we have 308 options in-stock, while there are 43 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer boucle high back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A boucle high back chair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made boucle high back chair over the years, but those crafted by Guillerme et Chambron, Norr11 and Rune Krøjgaard are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Boucle High Back Chair?

Prices for a boucle high back chair start at $100 and top out at $110,000 with the average selling for $6,384.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Boucle High Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called 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. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.