Wingback Chairs
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1830s British Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Wicker
Late 20th Century American Industrial Wingback Chairs
Brass, Steel
1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood, Upholstery, Foam
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal, Brass
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Straw, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
17th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
19th Century American Mission Antique Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Paint, Upholstery
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
1880s English Late Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1960s American Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chairs
Damask, Maple
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Elm
20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
1950s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1980s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Bamboo, Rattan, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
1730s European Queen Anne Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1830s English William IV Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
1780s English Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Regency Wingback Chairs
Wrought Iron
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Wingback Chairs
Leather
1970s American Bohemian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Rattan
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1810s English Regency Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
1980s Swiss Industrial Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1920s English Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Brass
1970s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
18th Century American Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 19th Century English Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
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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