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Is a wingback chair comfortable?
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Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs 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). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
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1970s Tall Wingback Chair By Tomlinson
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Tall wingback chair by Tomlinson. Very chic, very Kelly Wearstler. Needs reupholstering.
Category
Vintage 1970s Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wonderful Pair Dorothy Draper Style Tall Wingback Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Dorothy Draper-style tall wingback chairs. We just love the way the original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Glossy Leather Wingback Chairs by Richard Himmel Interiors
By Richard Himmel
Located in Skokie, IL
This fabulous pair of tall wingback chairs in the French Provincial style was designed by well
Category
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Tall Chinese Chippendale Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A statement piece wood fretwork Chinese Chippendale chair painted in Chinese red with caned seat
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lovely Pair of Statuesque French Country Wingback Chairs Midcentury
Located in Pemberton, NJ
tall wingback chairs. We also love the original fabric on these with the lavender floral quilted fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s American French Provincial Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1940's Mid-Century Modern Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These butterfly wing backs are just gorgeous. Each chair represents a truly novel twist on the
Category
Vintage 1940s English Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood