Fritz Henningsen Style Wingback Chair
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in New London, CT
Its lines are very reminiscent of the mid century wingbacks designed by Fritz Henningsen.
Bouclé, Mahogany
Danish Peter Hvidt Designed Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt, Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant 1950s lounge chair by Peter Hvidt made in Denmark between around 1950 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chairs exhibit the rolled armrest detail often preferred by Peter ...
Wool, Teak
FRITZ HENNINGSEN WINGBACK ARM CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CLASSIC FRITZ HENNINGSEN WINGBACK, BLACK LEATHER, MAHOGANY ARMS AND LEGS
Mahogany
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H 46.5 in W 27.5 in D 26.5 in
Frits Henningsen Attributed to Wingback Chair in Gold Mohair, Denmark
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Wingback chair with stained beech frame, upholstered in seat, back, armrests with light gold mohair and studded with brass nails. Ascribed to Frits Henningsen, early 1940s, Denmark.
Mohair
Pair of Danish 1940s Leather Wing Chairs Attributed to Fritz Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of Danish 1940s wing chairs upholstered in close-nailed burgundy leather. The chairs raised on stained beech legs. The chairs attributed to Fritz Henningsen.
Leather, Wood
Fritz Henningsen wing chair
Located in Houston, TX
Fritz Henningsen wing chair, circa 1935 with original worn leather upholstery and oak frame with exposed reed detailed "cabriole" leg. This is one of the most iconic chairs of the e...
Leather, Wood
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H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 28.75 in
Rare 1950s Lounge Wingback Chair, Danish Modern 1949, Teddy Fur Fabric & Leather
By Mogens Lassen, Frits Henningsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Design and designer unknown, very special and detailed piece, beautiful shape, probably an unique item or a prototype, this piece was ordered in 1949 or 1950 but no more informations...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
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).
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