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.

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.

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.

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.

Wingback Denmark Chair

Borge Mogensen Chair

Pair Leather Wingback

Fritz Hansen Style Chair

Mid Century Modern Wing Chair

Wing Back Lounge Chair

Green Velvet Lounge Chair

Danish Cabinetmaker Chair

White Wingback

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

1960s Unattributed Danish Wingback Chair

H 42 in W 30.25 in D 36 in

Danish Modern Leather Wingback Lounge Chair

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Leather Danish modern pitch black wingback lounge chair, circa 1960's. Classic high back provides

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Modern Leather Wingback Lounge Chair

H 42 in W 29 in D 36 in

Danish Modern Wingback Leather Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

, spacious and comfortable seats, and sculpted wingback design. Perfect pair of mid-century club chairs for

Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Modern Wingback Leather Chairs

H 38 in W 31 in D 31 in

Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wingback chair, stained beech legs, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This archetypical wingback chair of

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery

H 40.75 in W 32.68 in D 36.03 in

Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Beech Frame, Denmark, ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

wingback chair. Natural resources encouraged strong craft traditions and artisanal production by so

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Beech Frame, Denmark, ca 1950s

H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 30.32 in

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

By Danish Deluxe

Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU

Product Description Title: Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible

Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

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

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

1970s, Danish wingback chair, original upholstery, green furniture wool.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, Danish wingback chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1970s, Danish wingback chair, original upholstery, green furniture wool.

H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 33.08 in

Frits Henningsen Danish Wingback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

A handsome Danish mid-century wingback chair, designed by furniture maker and designer Frits

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Danish Wingback Lounge Chair, c. 1940's

H 37.5 in W 29 in D 36 in

Danish Modern Curvy Wingback Chair in Teak + Yellow Wool

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1950s Materials: Teak, wool

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Modern Curvy Wingback Chair in Teak + Yellow Wool

H 40 in W 28.5 in D 31 in

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with walnut elegance leather. Legs in teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with black elegance leather. Legs in teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark as model

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century

H 38.25 in W 27.25 in D 35.5 in

Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

High-back wing chair by Mogens Lassen from the 1940s. These examples were made in the early 50s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s

H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in

Danish Mahogany Wingback Easy Chair by Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Introducing an exquisite wingback easy chair by the legendary Frits Henningsen, a master of Danish

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Danish Mahogany Wingback Easy Chair by Frits Henningsen, c. 1940's

H 41.5 in W 29.25 in D 33 in

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with canvas and cognac aniline tubings. Legs in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Canvas

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with indian red elegance leather. Legs in teak

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful classic 1930s-1940s wingback chair produced by Master Cabinetmaker Frits Henningsen

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Wingback Chair in Beech by Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen

H 42 in W 25 in D 32 in

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair

By Kaare Klint

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair Designed In 1941 And Produced By Rud Rasmussen.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair

H 46 in W 27.5 in D 35 in

Danish Adjustable Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak, by Ib KOFOD LARSEN

By Bovenkamp, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in The Hague, NL

Wingback lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1954. The chair is reclinable and it can be

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Adjustable Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak, by Ib KOFOD LARSEN

H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in

Danish Adjustable Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak, by Ib KOFOD LARSEN

By Bovenkamp, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in The Hague, NL

Wingback lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen in 1954. The chair is reclinable and it can be

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Adjustable Wingback Lounge Chair in Teak, by Ib KOFOD LARSEN

H 39.38 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in

Søren Hansen Wingback Chair Lounge Chair

By Søren Hansen

Located in Vienna, AT

Teak frame wingback armchair designed in 1963 by Søren Hansen and produced by Fritz Hansen in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood, Teak

Søren Hansen Wingback Chair Lounge Chair

H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in

Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1960-70

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, vintage brown leather wingback armchairs with nail head accents. Faces carved into the arm

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1960-70

H 35.5 in W 34.25 in D 38.5 in

1940s Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair in the Manner of Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Norwalk, CT

Inspired by Fritz Hansen's iconic 1669 series, this fabulous lounge chair features bold organic

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Wood

1940s Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair in the Manner of Fritz Hansen

H 38.5 in W 30 in D 37 in

Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather

By Danish Deluxe

Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU

Product Description Title: Danish Deluxe was founded in Melbourne in the 1950s and is responsible

Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Polystyrene

Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather

H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in

Italian Wingback Club Chairs, Gio Ponti, Sheepskin, Danish Wool Tweed, Shearling

By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Gio Ponti

Located in Mckinney, TX

this case. It ALL counts. How can anyone resist a good looking Italian. These fabulous wingbacks

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool

Italian Wingback Club Chairs, Gio Ponti, Sheepskin, Danish Wool Tweed, Shearling

H 38 in W 33 in D 35 in

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with walnut elegance leather. Legs in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

Frits Henningsen, High Wingback chair, 1935

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Rare Frits Henningsen high wingback chair upholstered with black natural leather, fitted with

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen, High Wingback chair, 1935

H 45.67 in W 27.17 in D 38.98 in

Pair, Mahogany Wingback Armchairs, Denmark circa 1840-60

Located in Round Top, TX

Stately mahogany wingback armchairs with elegant carved curved hand rests. Once the vintage fabric

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Empire Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair, Mahogany Wingback Armchairs, Denmark circa 1840-60

H 44.25 in W 27.5 in D 34 in

Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair and Footstool

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frits Henningsen wingback chair reupholstered in new black leather.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair and Footstool

H 41 in W 28 in D 32 in

Danish Modern Wingback Chair and Stool with Black Leather in Kaare Klint Style

Located in Aarhus C, DK

Danish modern wing chair with stool in Kaare Klint style. The comfortable chair and stool is

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Danish Modern Wingback Chair and Stool with Black Leather in Kaare Klint Style

H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in

Børge Mogensen – Brown Leather Wingback Chair

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Kastrup, DK

Børge Mogensen, Danish 1914-1972 High back wingchair in cognac colored leather and mahogany legs

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen – Brown Leather Wingback Chair

H 41.74 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in

Vintage Olive Green Leather Wingback Armchair, Denmark circa 1960

Located in Round Top, TX

Vintage olive green leather George III style wingback arm chair with classic nail head trim, rolled

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Olive Green Leather Wingback Armchair, Denmark circa 1960

H 43.75 in W 31 in D 33.75 in

Børge Mogensen Black Leather Wingback model 2204 Fredericia Furniture, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Ystad, SE

. Produced by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark 1960s Dark stained beech legs Manufactures stamp This Chair is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Black Leather Wingback model 2204 Fredericia Furniture, Denmark

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in

1960s, Danish wingback armchair, original, furniture velour, oak wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

1960s, Danish wingback armchair, original, furniture velour, oak wood legs.

H 40.95 in W 32.29 in D 30.71 in

Wingback Chair with Stool by Ejner Larsen

By Ejner Larsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

chair was originally designed for the Danish Parlament, Christiansborg, in Copenhagen.

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Wingback Chair with Stool by Ejner Larsen

H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in

1960s, Danish wingback armchair, light blue velour, original good condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950-60s, Danish wingback armchair in original light blue velour. Original good condition with nice

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

1960s, Danish wingback armchair, light blue velour, original good condition.

H 39.38 in W 35.04 in D 36.23 in

Danish 1950s Midcentury Country Style Wingback Armchair in Solid Oak

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Great example Danish midcentury counbtry-style design, circa 1950s wingback chair in carved solid

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Country Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish 1950s Midcentury Country Style Wingback Armchair in Solid Oak

H 38 in W 29.25 in D 31.5 in

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Nature Leather

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with vegetable nature leather. Legs

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Nature Leather

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Dunes Sørensen leather

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with dunes aniline leather from Sørensen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Dunes Sørensen leather

H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in

Danish wingback armchair with off-white canvas, Niger leather details, elm legs

By Grete Jalk

Located in DK

cabinetmaker Willy Beck, who also helped Jalk and Larsen execute this particular wingback chair. This wingback

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Elm

Danish wingback armchair with off-white canvas, Niger leather details, elm legs

H 43.71 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in

Pristine Wingback Chair in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint, 1940s

By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Lejre, DK

Great looking wingback chair in patinated black leather, designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pristine Wingback Chair in Patinated Leather by Kaare Klint, 1940s

H 31.89 in W 49.61 in D 28.35 in

Early Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Wingback Chair in Beige Leather

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, wingback chair, patinated leather, mahogany and brass, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Wingback Chair in Beige Leather

H 46.07 in W 31.89 in D 31.11 in

Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kensington, MD

Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951 Additional information: Material

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951

H 38.75 in W 35.5 in D 30 in

Danish Lounge Chair in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s Sculptural egg-shaped lounge chair made in Denmark in

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Lounge Chair in Teak

H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 32.09 in

Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Wingback Armchair

H 42 in W 25 in D 34 in

Carlo Wingback Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen 1954

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Gelderland

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Carlo wingback lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen in 1954, for Carlo Gahrn. In Denmark. This

Category

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

Materials

Wood, Plywood

Carlo Wingback Lounge Chair designed by Ib Kofod Larsen 1954

H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 35.44 in

Fritz Hansen Rare Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs Model 1582 in Sheepskin, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Fritz Hansen rare pair of large wingback lounge chairs model 1582 with beech wood frame and

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Fritz Hansen Rare Pair of Wingback Lounge Chairs Model 1582 in Sheepskin, 1930s

H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 37 in

Wingback Armchair by Hans Wegner

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A wingback lounge armchair with a teak frame, retaining the original grey wool upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Wingback Armchair by Hans Wegner

H 42 in W 29 in D 26 in

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather, c. 1940's

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Norwalk, CT

The Model 1582 Wingback Chair by Fritz Hansen is a Danish Mid-Century masterpiece that encapsulates

Category

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

Materials

Leather, Beech

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Beech & Leather, c. 1940's

H 37 in W 27.5 in D 37 in

Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chair in the style of Lassen, Denmark

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Hägersten, SE

Large Danish modern high back lounge chair. Designed and made in Denmark during the 1940-50s. Large

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chair in the style of Lassen, Denmark

H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in

Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1960s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig

Located in New York, NY

A beautifully crafted 1960s Danish chair in bent teal with a sled base and reupholstered cushions

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Kofod Larsen High Back Lounge Chair Danish, 1960s

H 35.5 in W 19 in D 31.5 in

1970s, Vintage wingback armchair, original condition, leather, beech wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1970s, vintage wingback armchair in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Patinated

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1970s, Vintage wingback armchair, original condition, leather, beech wood.

H 42.13 in W 33.08 in D 31.89 in

Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Classic 1930s-1940s solid mahogany and wool wingback chair in the style of Master

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Frits Henningsen Style Danish 1940s Low Lounge Chair in Mahogany

H 32.5 in W 28 in D 34 in

1960s Ox Style Wingback Swivel Lounge In Black Vinyl

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Vinyl, Teak

Category

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

Materials

Teak

1960s Ox Style Wingback Swivel Lounge In Black Vinyl

H 38 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in

Rare Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Lounge chair in lacquered beech and seagrass designed and made by cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen 1940s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Seagrass, Beech

Rare Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen, Made in Denmark, 1940s

H 42.52 in W 26.78 in D 22.84 in

1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in "flowers" fabric, very good condition.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish design. Relax chair in woven "flowers" furniture fabric. Chair was reupholstered many

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Ash

1950s, Danish vintage relax chair in "flowers" fabric, very good condition.

H 37.41 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in

Extremely Rare Otto Schulz Wingback Armchair for Boet, Sweden

By Boet, Otto Schulz

Located in Vienna, AT

Designed in Sweden in the 1940s by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, elegant organic design create a striking silhouette. Its generous proportions and the high back make ...

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Elm, Upholstery

Extremely Rare Otto Schulz Wingback Armchair for Boet, Sweden

H 41.74 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in

Tall Slim Frits Henningsen Style Highback Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950's

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very cool highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1950. Beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Tall Slim Frits Henningsen Style Highback Lounge Chair, Denmark 1950's

H 47 in W 26 in D 32 in

Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Comfortable walnut wing back chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1954, produced by Carlo Ghan

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Large Wing Back Lounge Chair Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Denmark

H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's

By Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made, circa 1940. This iconic lounge

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

High Back Lounge Chair Attributed to Flemming Lassen Denmark 1940's

H 40.5 in W 31 in D 32 in

Seating Under $2,000

Antique and Vintage Seating

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Wingback Denmark Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Wingback Denmark Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic wingback Denmark chair available at 1stDibs. A wingback Denmark chair — often made from wood, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a wingback Denmark chair, we have 698 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the wingback Denmark chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A wingback Denmark chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one wingback Denmark chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen and Fredericia produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wingback Denmark Chair?

A wingback Denmark chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,740, while the lowest priced sells for $187 and the highest can go for as much as $213,532.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Wingback Denmark Chair

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.
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 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.
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.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.

This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.