Wingback Chairs
1990s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Walnut
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Wingback Chairs
Wool
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood, Cotton, Damask
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool
Late 20th Century Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century American Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Early 1800s English George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1790s British Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Lacquer
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Seagrass, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
1760s English George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
18th Century Irish George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s American Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chairs
Damask, Maple
1930s British Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Philippine Wingback Chairs
Rattan
1970s American Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-19th Century English Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
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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