Wingback Chairs
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Cherry
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
1980s Bohemian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Cotton
1980s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
1960s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Oak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Dutch Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Ash
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Wood, Cotton
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1950s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal, Wire
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 1900s American Other Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed
Late 19th Century Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen
2010s British Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Reed
19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Ash
19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
18th Century American Queen Anne Antique Wingback Chairs
Maple, Walnut
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1930s American Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Hide, Upholstery, Bentwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Beech, Wood
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Lambskin, Beech
1950s English Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Down
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
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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