Wingback Chairs
Mid-20th Century Central American Wingback Chairs
Horn, Leather
Early 20th Century British Country Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1980s Japanese Japonisme Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Walnut
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1790s British Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1950s English Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
2010s American Sheraton Wingback Chairs
Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
1980s American Other Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Mid-18th Century English George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
1860s English High Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
1930s English Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
1970s American Organic Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Maple
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
1990s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
Early 2000s American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Ultrasuede, Walnut
20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Teak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
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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