Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Brass
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 1800s British Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Spanish Wingback Chairs
Bamboo, Wicker
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 1800s American Federal Antique Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs
Linen, Walnut
18th Century Irish George II Antique Wingback Chairs
Tapestry, Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s French Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Textile, Silk
20th Century Italian Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Straw, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 2000s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1840s German Biedermeier Antique Wingback Chairs
Yew
2010s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Ash
2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
1950s Danish Country Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Cane, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Early 20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wicker
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair
Early 18th Century British William and Mary Antique Wingback Chairs
Elm
Mid-20th Century Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Teak
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Metal, Brass
Late 20th Century Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Wood
1960s English Georgian Vintage Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1940s Unknown Art Nouveau Vintage Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1990s Canadian Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Wool, Beech
Early 2000s American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
1990s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Cotton
1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Steel
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1920s French Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs
Leather
18th Century French Louis XIII Antique Wingback Chairs
Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Wood, 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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