With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the george ii wing chair you’re looking for. A george ii wing chair — often made from
wood,
walnut and
fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect george ii wing chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A george ii wing chair, designed in the
Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one george ii wing chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but
Henredon produced versions that are worth a look.
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.