English Regency Wingback Armchair on Casters, Circa 1820
Located in Atlanta, GA
The tall, gently flared wingback rises above a deep seat and padded arms, creating a chair intended for warmth, repose, and long periods of sitting.
Brass
Industrial Welded Steel Artist-Made Chair on Brass Casters Throne Style
Located in Round Top, TX
This one of a kind piece has been custom made to stand out and be noticed. Solid and sturdy, with a presence like none other, this feels like sculpture in a space and cannot be ignor...
Brass, Steel
Large Plush Linen Upholstered Wingback Chair on Casters
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious comfy large wing chair upholstered in cream linen with single welting, tailored base and walnut feet. The front feet terminate in handsome brass casters on the front. Wide...
Brass
A Set of 4 Upholstered Wingback Chairs on Casters
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Four wingback armchairs upholstered in a soft yellow velvet with button-tufted backs, and turned front legs fitted with casters
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 enveloping, curved and tufted clamshell form on brass casters upholstered in vibrant multi...
Brass
Wingback Chair
Located in New Preston, CT
A lovely wingback chair with original casters on the front legs.
William IV Style Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
William IV style wingback chair. Turned mahogany legs on casters.
Upholstery, Mahogany
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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 turqouise striae velvet.
Velvet, Mahogany
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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