Wingback Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood
2010s Nigerian Wingback Chairs
Beads
20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Hardwood
Early 18th Century Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Late 19th Century French Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Nigerian Wingback Chairs
Beads
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
1920s British Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Brass
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
2010s American Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century British Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Late 20th Century Rustic Wingback Chairs
Leather, Suede
20th Century French Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Brass
1920s American Federal Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Bohemian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Wool
1860s English High Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood, Cotton
1880s English High Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech, Oak, Fabric
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1730s English George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Cherry
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Italian Wingback Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
Antique, New and Vintage Wingback Chairs
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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