What is the purpose of a wingback chair?

The purpose of a wingback chair is to provide seating. Usually, these upholstered chairs go in seating areas and allow people to rest comfortably while carrying on conversations, reading and performing other activities. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage wingback chairs.

What are wingback chairs called?

Wingback chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, easy chairs or grandfather chairs. However, many people simply call them wingback chairs or wing chairs. The name comes from the two curved wings mounted on the sides of the backrest. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wingback chairs.

Is a wingback chair comfortable?

Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs 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). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.

Where should a wingback chair be placed?

There is no hard and fast rule about where a wingback chair should be placed. Historically, people used the large chairs in front of block drafts, and you can continue this tradition in your home. Alternatively, you can place one wherever it fits the layout of your room. To show off the distinctive shape of the chair, it is a good idea to position it somewhere that allows it to be viewed from the sides and back as well as the front. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wingback chairs.

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Victorian Wing Armchair in Teddy Mohair from Pierre Frey England, circa 1890

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Victorian Wing Armchair in Teddy Mohair from Pierre Frey England, circa 1890

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Italian Teddy Wingback Armchair, 1960s

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H 35.5 in W 35 in D 30 in

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Sold and priced individually. One sold, one available A 1960s Italian teddy lounge chair

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1950s Danish Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen

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Mogens Lassen Lounge Wingback Chair 1940 Denmark, Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin

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Mogens Lassen Lounge Wingback Chair 1940 Denmark, Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin

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Located in Hamminkeln, DE

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Rare 1950s Lounge Wingback Chair, Danish Modern 1949, Teddy Fur Fabric & Leather

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Rare 1950s Lounge Wingback Chair, Danish Modern 1949, Teddy Fur Fabric & Leather

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. Beautiful 1950s lounge chair, very rare piece, never saw such a model before, dark brown stained beechwood

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Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 1950 Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Denmark B

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Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 1950 Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Denmark B

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Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful Scandinavian midcentury lounge chair, new upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton

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H 25.99 in W 33.08 in D 34.65 in

Danish Modern Clam Chair, Lounge, 1950s Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Denmark

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Mid Century 1950s Italian Lounge Chair & Stool Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin

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Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 1950s Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Denmark C

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Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 1950s Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Denmark C

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Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Denmark, 1954 Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin

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H 37.01 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Denmark, 1954 Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin

By Mogens Lassen, Märta Blomstedt, Philip Arctander

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful midcentury lounge chair from 1954 with new upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton

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Danish Modern Lounge Chair 1950 Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Made in Denmark

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Danish Modern Lounge Chair 1950 Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Made in Denmark

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful Scandinavian midcentury lounge chair, new upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton

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Rare 1960s Lounge Rocking Wingback Chair, Ashwood, Faux Teddy Fur Fabric Rocker

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Rare 1960s Lounge Rocking Wingback Chair, Ashwood, Faux Teddy Fur Fabric Rocker

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Teddy Wingback Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic teddy wingback chair available at 1stDibs. A teddy wingback chair — often made from fabric, wood and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the teddy wingback chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A teddy wingback chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Mogens Lassen and Parker Knoll each produced at least one beautiful teddy wingback chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Teddy Wingback Chair?

A teddy wingback chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $7,719, while the lowest priced sells for $1,328 and the highest can go for as much as $15,077.

Finding the Right Wingback-chairs for You

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.

Questions About Teddy Wingback Chair

What is the purpose of a wingback chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
The purpose of a wingback chair is to provide seating. Usually, these upholstered chairs go in seating areas and allow people to rest comfortably while carrying on conversations, reading and performing other activities. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
What era is a wingback chair from?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Wingback chairs emerged during the 17th-century era. The wings on classic wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose, or did, when they were 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 explanation is why the wingback is 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. Shop a selection of wingback chairs on 1stDibs.
What are wingback chairs called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Wingback chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, easy chairs or grandfather chairs. However, many people simply call them wingback chairs or wing chairs. The name comes from the two curved wings mounted on the sides of the backrest. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wingback chairs.
Is a wingback chair comfortable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs 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). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.
Where should a wingback chair be placed?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
There is no hard and fast rule about where a wingback chair should be placed. Historically, people used the large chairs in front of block drafts, and you can continue this tradition in your home. Alternatively, you can place one wherever it fits the layout of your room. To show off the distinctive shape of the chair, it is a good idea to position it somewhere that allows it to be viewed from the sides and back as well as the front. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wingback chairs.

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