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.

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.

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.

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.

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Queen Anne Style Purple Leather Wingback Chair with Nail Heads by Leather Center

$895

H 43 in W 32.5 in D 36 in

Queen Anne Style Purple Leather Wingback Chair with Nail Heads by Leather Center

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Queen Anne Style Purple Leather Wingback Chair with Nail Heads and Cherry Legs by Leather

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Leather, Wood

Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair

$2,664Sale Price|20% Off

H 37.41 in W 29.14 in D 31.11 in

Rare Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Purple Fabric High Wing Chair

Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie

This rare, modernist wing chair was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s. It seamlessly

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

$2,625Sale Price|30% Off

H 48 in W 27 in D 32 in

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

By Erwin Lambeth

Located in Chicago, IL

Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame

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Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$9,500 / set

H 42 in W 25.25 in D 19 in

Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair of 'Janus' high back chairs with the original blue silk faille upholstery, on light walnut

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Materials

Upholstery

Broyhill

$1,200 / set

H 43 in W 30 in D 30 in

Broyhill

By Broyhill

Located in Bensalem, PA

Please look at pictures for overall detail ffeel free to reach out with any questions

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Original Mid-Century Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Plastic Fiber, Czech, 1950s

$1,072

H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in

Original Mid-Century Wingchair, Miroslav Navratil, Plastic Fiber, Czech, 1950s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This iconic Wing Chair from the mid-20th century was designed by renowned Czechoslovak architect

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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

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PS(W) Francesco Wingback Chair 2017 by Post and Gleam

Unavailable

H 36 in W 26 in D 36 in

PS(W) Francesco Wingback Chair 2017 by Post and Gleam

By Post & Gleam

Located in Newbury Park, CA

Inspired by a visit to Rome, this wingback chair is elegant, luxurious, and curious. It views the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs

Materials

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Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Single armchair Danish Deluxe Eros Swan chair fully restored purple Kvadrat wool

By Danish Deluxe

Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU

in purple wool from Kvadrat Divina range! Danish Deluxe is getting rarer by the day get yourself a

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Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Polystyrene

Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Recliner

Unavailable

H 43 in W 33 in D 36 in

Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Recliner

Located in Livingston, NJ

Beautiful vintage leather recliner in a deep rich burgundy. Carved lion claw front legs and accented with antique gold nailheads. Removable seat cushion and fitted back cushions. Eas...

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Leather

Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair

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H 41 in W 26.5 in D 33 in

Danish Modern Wingback Lounge Chair

Located in LAS VEGAS, NV

Beautiful Danish modern wingback lounge chair in new grey tweed upholstery.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein

Unavailable

H 40 in W 30 in D 26 in

Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein

By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Sculptural Danish Modern lounge chair and ottoman, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Queen Anne Style Purple Leather Wingback Chair with Nail Heads by Leather Center

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H 43 in W 32.5 in D 36 in

Queen Anne Style Purple Leather Wingback Chair with Nail Heads by Leather Center

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Queen Anne Style Purple Leather Wingback Chair with Nail Heads and Cherry Legs by Leather

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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s

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H 44 in W 30 in D 32 in

Early Wingback Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Westport, CT

Extremely rare pair of early wingback chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940s

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Svend Skipper Papa Chair, Model 91

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H 39 in W 32 in D 34 in

Svend Skipper Papa Chair, Model 91

By Svend Skipper

Located in San Francisco, CA

Danish wingback chair designed by Svend Skipper for Skipper Mobelfabrick, Denmark. Perfectly

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

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H 48 in W 27 in D 32 in

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

By Erwin-Lambeth

Located in Chicago, IL

Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Winged Armchair in Black Classic Leather by Børge Mogensen, Model No. 2204, 1963

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H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in

Winged Armchair in Black Classic Leather by Børge Mogensen, Model No. 2204, 1963

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Winged armchair in Black leather with mahogany legs model no. 2204/1. The Chairs was designed by

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1960s Miroslav Navratil Pair of Swivel Wingback Lounge Chairs

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H 40.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

1960s Miroslav Navratil Pair of Swivel Wingback Lounge Chairs

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs in Oak

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H 31.5 in W 32.68 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs in Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of high wingback chairs, oak and orange and purple textured fabric, Czech Republic, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Frits Henningsen Oak Wing Chair, circa 1940s

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H 42 in W 26.25 in D 28 in

Frits Henningsen Oak Wing Chair, circa 1940s

By Frits Henningsen

Located in New York, NY

A rare Danish upholstered and polished oak wing chair, by cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen, Copenhagen

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Adrian Pearsall Wing Chair for Craft Associates

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H 39.5 in W 33 in D 33 in

Adrian Pearsall Wing Chair for Craft Associates

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Chicago, IL

Rare and highly sought after wingback chair designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Tom Dixon Micro Wingback Chair

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H 50 in W 26.4 in D 35 in

Tom Dixon Micro Wingback Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Shown in blue velvet with black wood legs in like-new condition.

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2010s Armchairs

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Velvet

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Wingback Chair Purple For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wingback chair purple for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every wingback chair purple was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wingback chair purple — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wingback chair purple is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Baroque and modern styles are sought with frequency. Erwin Lambeth, ISA Bergamo and Skipper Mobler each produced at least one beautiful wingback chair purple that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wingback Chair Purple?

Prices for a wingback chair purple can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $7,800, while the average can fetch as much as $5,094.

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 Wingback Chair Purple

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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