Wingback Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wool, Beech
2010s British Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Brass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
1830s English William IV Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Industrial Wingback Chairs
Brass, Steel
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Wood, Walnut
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Upholstery
19th Century French William IV Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1760s English George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Walnut
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Teak, Leather
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Leather, Linen, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Italian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Late 19th Century French Renaissance Revival Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-19th Century French Biedermeier Antique Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood
20th Century Spanish Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century South American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Plywood
1980s Swiss Industrial Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1720s Great Britain (UK) George I Antique Wingback Chairs
Silk, Walnut
19th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair
1780s English Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Satin, Wood
Late 18th Century British George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
2010s American Sheraton Wingback Chairs
Jute, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany, Maple
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
1920s George III Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Ash
Mid-20th Century European Wingback Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Teak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Beech
1960s Italian Other Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Beech, Fabric
19th Century Unknown Antique Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Trimming
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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