Wingback Chairs
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Seagrass, Beech
1840s English Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
1960s Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Faux Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
19th Century American Mission Antique Wingback Chairs
Wicker, Paint, Upholstery
1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1780s English Chinese Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
1760s English George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Walnut
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
1920s British Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal, Brass
1820s English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Oak
20th Century American Regency Revival Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s George III Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
20th Century Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Hardwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Unknown Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Teak
1990s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Brass
1990s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Velvet
1920s Swedish Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1790s British Antique Wingback Chairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Textile, Cane, Walnut
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Oak
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Mid-18th Century European Rococo Antique Wingback Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Queen Anne Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Upholstery
Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1790s French Antique Wingback Chairs
Iron
1840s British Early Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Brass
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Beech, Oak
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Faux Leather, 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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