Large Wingback Lounge Chair in Cream Teddy, Denmark 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
A 1960s Danish Modern lounge chair with lines reminiscent of the iconic ‘Papa Bear’ design by Johannes Andersen. This lounge chair has a large scale and enveloping sit, featuring a d...
Bouclé, Wood
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H 52.76 in W 34.65 in D 37.41 in
Large Monumental Wingback Armchair in Re-upholstered Teddy Fabric, France 1930s
Located in Almelo, NL
Large monumental midcentury wingback walnut armchair in re-upholstered teddy fabric, France 1930s. This large armchair would be an eye-catching addition to any interior, such as a li...
Fabric, Walnut
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H 35.24 in W 29.14 in D 34.26 in
Rare Vintage Wingback Armchair with Teddy Bear Upholstery Parker Knoll Frame
By Parker Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Wimbledon-Furniture is delighted to offer for sale this very nice vintage Parker Knoll wingback armchair with blond wood frame and Teddy bear patterned upholstery Please note the ...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 2 Teddy Wing Back Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Set of 2 wing back chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s. One ladies and one gentleman chair. Classic model reupholstered in a thick white teddy fabric and black wooden legs. Mea...
Bouclé
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H 49 in W 32.5 in D 31.5 in
Victorian Wing Armchair in Teddy Mohair from Pierre Frey England, circa 1890
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Victorian wing armchair in teddy mohair from Pierre Frey England circa 1890 On mahogany cabriole legs.
Mohair, Mahogany
Barrel Back Armchair in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey, England circa 1850
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Barrel Back Armchair in Teddy Mohair by Pierre Frey, England circa 1850 Newly upholstered with cabriole mahogany legs on original brass casters. Measures: 33”W x 33”D x 43”H x ...
Brass
Italian Teddy Wingback Armchair, 1960s
Located in Chicago, IL
One sold, one available A 1960s Italian teddy lounge chair featuring a dramatic, enveloping wingback and stately arms.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Midcentury Italian Faux Lambswool Teddy Bear Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Amazing pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian wingback armchairs or lounge chairs featuring a faux lambswool upholstery.
Brass
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H 39 in W 36.54 in D 35.5 in
1950s Danish Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vintage teddy 'Papa' Bear wingback chair and ottoman with cantilevered arms and tapered dowel legs, having exposed teak paws and teak legs.
Upholstery, Teak
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H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in
Mogens Lassen Lounge Wingback Chair 1940 Denmark, Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin
By Philip Arctander, Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Mogens Lassen midcentury lounge chair, are upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton fabric, super soft to the touch, like sheepskin, tufted with leather buttons, super c...
Leather, Faux Fur, 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, Fritz Hansen, Frits Henningsen
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
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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
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Scandinavian midcentury clam chair, new upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton fabric, super soft to the touch, like sheepskin, tufted with leather buttons, super cozy...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
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H 31.11 in W 30.32 in D 30.71 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 1950 Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Denmark B
By Fritz Hansen, Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful Scandinavian midcentury lounge chair, new upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton fabric, super soft to the touch, like sheepskin, tufted with leather buttons, super co...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
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H 39.77 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in
Mid Century 1950s Italian Lounge Chair & Stool Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin
By Gio Ponti, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1950s Italian midcentury lounge chair, new upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton fabric, super soft to the touch, like sheepskin, tufted with leather buttons, super c...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
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H 30.71 in W 31.89 in D 31.11 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair 1950s Teddy Fur & Leather, Sheepskin, Denmark C
By Fritz Hansen, Märta Blomstedt, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1950s Scandinavian midcentury lounge chair, new upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton fabric, super soft to the touch, like sheepskin, tufted with leather buttons, su...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
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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 Märta Blomstedt, Philip Arctander, Mogens Lassen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful midcentury lounge chair from 1954 with new upholstery and new fabric, teddy fur cotton fabric, super soft to the touch, like sheepskin, tufted with leather buttons, super c...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
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H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
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 fabric, super soft to the touch, like sheepskin, tufted with leather buttons, super co...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
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H 37.8 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Rare 1960s Lounge Rocking Wingback Chair, Ashwood, Faux Teddy Fur Fabric Rocker
By Mogens Lassen, Philip Arctander, Viggo Boesen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful 1960s lounge rocking chair, very rare piece, never saw such a model before, dark brown stained ashwood base, new upholstery and covered with a teddy bear faux fur fabric, s...
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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