Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Bentwood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century European Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1940s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Plastic, Foam, Wood
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Wingback Chairs
Straw, Wood, Rush
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
1960s British Vintage Wingback Chairs
Steel, Brass
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Unknown Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut, Fabric
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century English Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
1970s North American Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Rattan
1950s Finnish Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Mohair, Silk, Velvet
1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wicker
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Suede, Zebra Hide
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Teak
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Elm, Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
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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