Wingback Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century Scottish Wingback Chairs
Straw, Wood, Rush
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Silk, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1920s English Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Early 20th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century British Country Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Nickel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal, Brass
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood, Cotton, Damask
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Mohair, Silk, Velvet
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1980s Bohemian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Cotton
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Wood
19th Century Swedish Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Unknown Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood, Down
21st Century and Contemporary American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Zebra Hide, Wood, Suede
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Wool
2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
1980s American Bohemian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan, Wood
Late 20th Century Rustic Wingback Chairs
Leather, Suede
Late 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood
1960s Danish Country Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1780s English Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Giltwood
Late 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
1990s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Cotton
Early 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Satin, Mahogany
20th Century Classical Roman 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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