Wingback Chairs
2010s Nigerian Wingback Chairs
Beads
1980s Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Linen, Maple
Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Wingback Chairs
Beech, Bentwood
Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Maple, Pine
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Wood
Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Teak
1690s English Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
1980s French Vintage Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Feathers, Down, Jute, Burlap, Fabric, Sheepskin, Leather, Lamb...
1970s Philippine Anglo-Indian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Reed, Bamboo
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood, Plywood
Late 19th Century English Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
20th Century English Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Chrome
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
1820s English Queen Anne Antique Wingback Chairs
Damask, Walnut, Down
18th Century British George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Walnut
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Cowhide
2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1990s American George III Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Rattan
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Velvet
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Metal
1820s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
1970s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
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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