Wingback Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Linen, Foam, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Birch
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Wool
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Cherry
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak, Canvas
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1920s American Federal Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s English Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 1900s American Other Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Ash
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century English British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Walnut
20th Century Italian Wingback Chairs
Silk, Rosewood
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Reed
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
1920s British Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Hardwood
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
Early 20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Wood
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
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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