Wingback Chairs
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
20th Century Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1820s English George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1820s English Queen Anne Antique Wingback Chairs
Damask, Walnut, Down
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
2010s Nigerian Wingback Chairs
Beads
1820s Austrian Biedermeier Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
2010s British Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1970s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs
Linen, Cotton
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Ash
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Nutwood
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
1780s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
1760s English George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1920s Swedish Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
20th Century Dutch Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
18th Century English Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak, Walnut
1760s English George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Ash
1930s British Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Leather
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
1880s English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cotton
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Sheraton Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Ash
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood, Velvet
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Ash
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Cowhide
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Beech
1960s Danish Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century Austrian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
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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