Wingback Chairs
1980s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
1980s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair
1990s Canadian Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century British Country Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Late 19th Century English Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood, Cotton, Damask
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
19th Century European Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Giltwood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wicker
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Ash
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Giltwood
1950s Danish Country Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century British Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Early 2000s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Late 20th Century Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Wood
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1990s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Cowhide
18th Century French Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 18th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century Unknown Antique Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Trimming
1960s English Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Plywood, Wood
1970s North American Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Bouclé
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
1980s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1880s English Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Lambskin, Beech
20th Century Mexican Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal, Iron
1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
1920s English Regency Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1930s French Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs
Linen, Walnut
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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