Wingback Chairs
1880s French Rococo Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Textile, Oak
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Scottish Wingback Chairs
Straw, Wood, Rush
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1840s American Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1810s English Regency Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
1990s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Teak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Ash
1960s English Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Birch
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Beech, Velvet
1950s Danish Country Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Rustic Wingback Chairs
Leather, Suede
Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Giltwood
20th Century Unknown Georgian Wingback Chairs
Brass
19th Century George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Wood
20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
19th Century Unknown Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood, Cotton, Damask
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Wool
20th Century Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Danish Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Ash
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal, Brass
1930s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
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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