1950s, Decorative Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
1950s decorative wingback chair. Newly upholstered with black lacquered wood legs.
1950s Sheraton Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s, Decorative Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
1950s decorative wingback chair. Newly upholstered with black lacquered wood legs.
Upholstery, Wood
Chair Wingback Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair wingback Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Leather Sweden. An exquisite wingback chair made during the Rococo Period in Sweden. Original finish and upholstered in a waxed b...
Wood
Pair French Shabby Chic, Louis XVI Wingback Lounge Chairs Attr. Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of French Mid-century modern period high backed lounge chairs, armchairs, club chairs or bergere in the neoclassical Louis XVI style attributed to Maison Jansen with stunning fo...
Hardwood
George III Style Wingback Chair, Reupholstered in Black Edition Velvet
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A George III style wingback chair with a serpentine crest, out-scrolled arms, and fluted tapered front legs over raked rear legs. The tall, upright line and tapered legs follow Georg...
Wood, Upholstery
Antique Early Victorian circa 1840 Hardwood Footstool Use with Wingback Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice early Victorian circa 1840 footstool with nice hand carved Georgian style legs A good looking and well made piece. These types o...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Large French Louis XIII Wingback Armchair, with Headrests, 18th-Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Large French Louis XIII wingback armchair, with headrests, 18th-century. A fine example of French craftsmanship. Rare find with bronze carrying mounted handles on both on sides of...
Wood
LUXURY PAIR OF CONTEMPORARY GREY BLUE LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS EBONISED LEGs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of contemporary heritage greyish blue leather wingback...
Leather
Beautiful and Comfortable Sheepskin Wingback Armchair with a Wonderful Patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This beautiful wingback armchair is made of sheepskin and has a warm appearance due to its lovely colors. It can be easily placed in both classic and modern interiors and is very com...
Leather, Sheepskin
Wingback Chair with Stool by Ejner Larsen
By Ejner Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 'Slotsholm' wing-back chair with matching stool in new lambswool with legs in beech. The chair was originally designed for the Danish Parlament, Christiansborg, in Copenhagen.
Beech, Oak
Light cognac-coloured cow leather wingback armchair with matching piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This light cognac-coloured cowhide wingback armchair features a characterful English design and is finished with matching piping and a loose seat cushion, creating a beautiful appear...
Cowhide, Leather
Wingback Armchair by Hans J. Wegner for Getama
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wingback lounge armchair with a teak frame, retaining the original grey wool upholstery.
Oak, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Wrought Iron Upholstered Wingback Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, high, wingback, lounge chair features a minimal, wrought iron frame newly upholstered in a raspberry, cotton linen blend. Is attributed to Adrian Pearsall.
Wrought Iron
ANTIQUE FLUTED BACK VICTORIAN CIRCA 1890 PORTERS WINDBACK BARREL ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian Circa 1880 Porters barrel back armchair with fluted back in Damask upholstery Plea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Subtle and comfortable cognac-colored sheepskin wing chair in English style
Located in Harderwijk, NL
This subtle sheepskin wing chair is the perfect addition for the lover of timeless English charm. It can easily be placed in almost any interior. This wing chair has a beautiful cogn...
Leather, Sheepskin
An American Queen Anne Painted Wing Chair Possibly New Hampshire
Located in Sheffield, MA
Of typical form with shaped wings and cabriole legs ending in pad feet
Height 49 in.
$3,800 / set
Danish Modern Wingback Leather Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stylish pair of Scandinavian Modern lounge chairs features vintage reddish leather upholstery, spacious and comfortable seats, and sculpted wingback design. Perfect pair of mid-...
Leather
70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Evorsion Wingback
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, wingback lounge chair is part of the Evorsion collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa. The Evorsion collection is inspired by 70's surface design...
Brass
$6,874 / item
Hardy Wingback Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hardy wingback chair by Dare Studio, 2011. Dimensions: H 125 x D 85 x W 76 cm. Materials: American black walnut legs, muirhead jade leather. Also available in European white oak...
Leather, Walnut
Important Antique circa 1820 Thomas Chippendale Hand Carved Wingback Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, early 19th century circa 1820-1840, hand carved wingback armchair with Thomas Chippendale, fretwork carved l...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Frag Italy Modern Wingback Wing Chair White Saddle Leather
By Frag
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This stunning sculptural wingback chair was produced by manufacturer Frag from Italy. The manufacture is specialist in leather furniture sin...
Steel
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
Leather, Hardwood
Moooi Hana Wingback Chair in Liscio, Grigio Blue Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Upholstery
Stunning Kilim Wool Upholstered Wingback Armchair Beech Frame Diamond Pattern
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Kilim upholstered wingback armchair in perfect condition throughout A well made and decorative armchair which is very comfortable...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Bergere Chairs with Napoleonic Bee Upholstery
Located in Asheville, NC
Beautiful pair of bergere chairs with Napoleonic bee upholstery and beautiful French carved frame with nailhead trim.
Fruitwood
Pair Mid Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs Blue Grey Wool Upholstery MINT!
By Finn Juhl
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Mid Century Modern Oversize Wingback Lounge Chairs Blue Grey Wool Upholstery MINT! Very comfortable womb like style chairs.
Wool, Oak
18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian
Located in Central England, GB
18th Century Large Leather Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Georgian This handsome and larger scale George iii wing backed armchair has recently been fi...
Leather
Antique English Wing Accent Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Late 1700’s English Oak Wing Chair. Arm height 23”
Oak
19th Century Biedermeier Wing or Armchair
Located in Water Mill, NY
Period Biedermeier Arm Chair with Brown Cordaroy upholstery -Watermill Location
Fruitwood
Paola Buffa Style, Italian Modern, White Bouclé, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Stamford, CT
Paola Buffa Style, Italian Modern, White Bouclé, Lounge Chairs, Italy, 1960s Pair of arm chairs in Italian in the style of Paolo Buffa newly reupholstered in a luxurious ivory Kavet...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Contemporary Khodi Feiz for Geiger a Line Wing-Back Guest Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This Fabulous A line guest side chairs give the traditional wing-back chair a refresh with a refined shape and lean scale, Geiger innovative wood carving technology shapes the beau...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Ash
Bruno Modern Italian Armchair - Black Cotton Upholstery, Solid Walnut Base
By Greyge
Located in Roma, IT
The Bruno Armchair (Poltrona Bruno) is a timeless statement of Italian craftsmanship and modern design. Entirely handcrafted in Italy, it features sleek black cotton upholstery with ...
Cotton, Walnut
$7,894 / item
Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the Classic wing chair with its soft curves and its comfortable upholstery. Its dynamically sh...
Fabric
Pair of Janus High Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of 'Janus' high back chairs with the original blue silk faille upholstery, on light walnut legs with cloud lift stretchers.
Upholstery
Design Classic Black Leather Wingchair and Footstool by Borge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Renens, CH
Wingchair by Borge Mogensen (model 2204) with ottoman (model 2202) in black leather, designed for Fredericia during the 1960s. Produced during the early 1970s. The set remain i...
Leather
Single Linen and Leather Trim Wing Chair
Located in Washington, DC
A single linen and leather trim wing chair.
Leather, Linen, Wood
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.
The curvaceous Egg was designed to cradle the body and offer privacy. Later, it became the seat of choice for bosses in movies, too.
We take a fresh look at a more than 300-year-old fixture in furniture design.