Wingback Chairs
Antique, New and Vintage Wingback Chairs
They may not offer structural support, but 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 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).
Shop the most innovative versions of this iconic chair design at 1stDibs.
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1970s French Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1840s German Biedermeier Antique Wingback Chairs
Yew
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1690s English William and Mary Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood, Wood
1920s Italian Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs
Giltwood, Upholstery
1940s American Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs
Damask, Walnut
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Beech, Wool
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
1850s French Régence Antique Wingback Chairs
Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Teak
1960s British Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass, Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1960s American Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chairs
Damask, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Wood, Velvet
20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric
20th Century English George II Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Brass
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
2010s Danish Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Suede
1920s Swedish Art Nouveau Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Suede
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Suede
Late 20th Century American Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Teak
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wingback Chairs
Down, Wood, Velvet
Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
1930s French French Provincial Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs
Beech
1870s English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American William IV Wingback Chairs
Brass
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