Wingback Chairs
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Elm
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Cowhide
21st Century and Contemporary English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
1980s Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Teak
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
20th Century Baroque Wingback Chairs
Bronze
18th Century English Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Metal
1950s Romantic Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
2010s Nigerian Wingback Chairs
Beads
1980s Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Mahogany, Down, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Leather
1970s American Anglo-Indian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Reed
Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Wood
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Wingback Chairs
Chenille, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Beech
1920s German Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chairs
Beech, Leather
2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Late 18th Century American Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Trimming
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 18th Century British Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
1940s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Wingback Chairs
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Oak, Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Teak
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood
1980s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wingback Chairs
Hide, Mohair, Mahogany
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
18th Century British George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen
18th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Elm
19th Century European Rococo Antique Wingback Chairs
Beech
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1880s English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Chrome
1760s English Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Velvet
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Chrome
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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