Wingback Chairs
1990s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1890s English Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Alpaca
1990s Canadian Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
20th Century British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Pine
Mid-20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker, Reed
1790s British Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century British Country Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
1990s Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Polystyrene
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Polystyrene
1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Plywood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
1980s Classical Roman Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s English Edwardian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Teak
2010s Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Country Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Upholstery
20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather
18th Century Irish George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Nutwood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Seagrass, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1760s English George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
1930s British Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1940s French Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Early 1900s English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Philippine Wingback Chairs
Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, 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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