Wingback Chairs
Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Antique Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Leather
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wrought Iron
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1920s George III Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Late 20th Century Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
1990s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Cotton
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Wood
20th Century English Kilim Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s English Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century North American Wingback Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Early 20th Century British Country Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Walnut
Late 20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1980s Swiss Industrial Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
1930s American Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Late 20th Century Rustic Wingback Chairs
Leather, Suede
1980s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Mid-20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Danish Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Reed, Bamboo, Cane
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
1960s American Bohemian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Cane, Wood, Walnut
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century British Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Upholstery
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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