Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak, Canvas
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Seagrass, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1990s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1980s English Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Elm
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wool, Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Elm
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Cherry
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Ash
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Silk, Lacquer
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Silk, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Lambskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary English Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century Mexican Modern Wingback Chairs
Metal, Iron
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).
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