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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Q: What era is a wingback chair from?

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.

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$5,995

H 42.5 in W 31 in D 31 in

English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820

Located in Atlanta, GA

, gently flared wingback rises above a deep seat and padded arms, creating a chair intended for warmth

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Industrial Welded Steel Artist-Made Chair on Brass Casters

$2,420

H 66.75 in W 36.38 in D 26 in

Industrial Welded Steel Artist-Made Chair on Brass Casters

Located in Round Top, TX

grand scale give this piece stature, almost like a Postmodern throne! Casters have been cast in brass

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H 40.25 in W 34 in D 29 in

Large Plush Linen Upholstered Wingback Chair on Casters

Located in Hopewell, NJ

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Located in Mt Kisco, NY

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Baker Furniture Floral Tufted Wingback Chair on Brass Casters

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H 40 in W 44 in D 34 in

Baker Furniture Floral Tufted Wingback Chair on Brass Casters

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Southampton, NJ

An exceptional cottage chic Baker Furniture Company wingback lounge chair. Features include

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H 51 in W 30 in D 24 in

William IV Style Wingback Chair

Located in New York, NY

William IV style wingback chair. Turned mahogany legs on casters.

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19th Cent. Hepplewhite Mahogany Wingback Chair in Light Turqouise Striae Velvet

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H 45.5 in W 29 in D 30 in

19th Cent. Hepplewhite Mahogany Wingback Chair in Light Turqouise Striae Velvet

Located in Pau, FR

Early 19th century Hepplewhite mahogany wingback chair on brass casters, upholstered in light

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Located in Savannah, GA

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Wingback Chairs On Casters For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of wingback chairs on casters available for sale. Each of these unique wingback chairs on casters was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. There are all kinds of wingback chairs on casters available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of wingback chairs on casters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian and Victorian wingback chairs on casters are of considerable interest.

How Much are Wingback Chairs On Casters?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,750, while they’re typically $1,160 on the low end and $15,000 highest priced.

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.

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