Modern Wingback Chairs
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Pair of Federal Style Mahogany and Tufted Upholstered Wingback Armchairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A Mid Century Pair of Federal Style Mahogany frame, Upholstered and Tufted Wingback Armchairs. Navy blue with fine yellow dots.
Measures 25.5" in width, 30" in depth and 37" in hei...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Pair of Bernhardt High Back Upholstered Wingback Chair
By Bernhardt
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand pair of bespoke upholstered wingback armchairs custom made by Bernhardt. The hardwood frames feature gracefully curved, large wings and arms bordered by patinated brass tack na...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
CraftAssociates Chairs, Floral Modern Lounge Chairs, Wingback, Mohair
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
CraftAssociates Chairs, Floral Modern Lounge Chairs, Wingback, Mohair
These small wing back chairs are expertly crafted and upholstered. They represent the smallest wing chair of o...
Category
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood, Walnut
Moroso Longwave Armchair in Leather by Diesel Living
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Retuning a Classic! Like a 1960s motorcycle with a new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine. A high back lounge chair with constant flowing lines, this has been...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Fur Wingback Armchair in White Mélange Synthetic Fur
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cozy and comfortable bucket seat, a reassuring form with absolutely contemporary details; these are the main features of the Guelfo collection designed by Lapo Ciatti.
Guelfo wi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Umberto Asnago Highback Chair for Giorgetti-Progetti Italy, 1980s
Located in Almelo, NL
Umberto Asnago wingback chair for Giorgetti-Progetti, Italy, 1980s
This is a beautiful wingback chair designed by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti-Progetti in the 1980s. It has been up...
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
18th Century Style English Chair In Rich Blue Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair draws inspiration from 18th-century English design. It strikes a balance between comfort and style with its soft padded high-back and detailed upholstery. The tailored ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery, Foam
Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wingback, Oak
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wing, Oak, White
This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...
Category
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Moooi Hana Wingback Swivel Chair in Rendezvous Tokyo Blue Upholstery
By Moooi, Simone Bonanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Leather Reddish Brown Vintage Wingback Chair Lounge Chair 1970s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather vintage wingback chair or lounge chair from reddish brown leather 1970s Austria.
While the vintage wingback leather chair shows two loo...
Category
1970s Austrian Vintage Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This low wingback lounge chair by Theo Ruth features a tufted back with three buttons, covered in a deep red corduroy fabric. Its teak legs are in good co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Peacock Iron Patio Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Peacock Patio chairs in the style of Salterini with satin black powder coating.
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
High Back Wing Chair Upholstered in Custom Velvet Color
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This Lounge chair measured proportions perfectly balance thickness and straight lines. The four-leg structure is presented in wood while the seat, back, and armrest are fully upholst...
Category
2010s European Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and one of a kind dramatic winged back chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Baroness Lambert. Shortly before Kagan's death, the Baroness had asked for the two chairs to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
Modern Wing Chair in Grey Felt by Lawrence Peabody
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This modern wing chair in grey felt by Lawrence Peabody is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. This particular wing chair is a licensed reintroduction for Craft Associates. The cha...
Category
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Contemporary 21st Century Upholstered Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Contemporary 21st century upholstered wingback lounge chair. Circa 2010s.
Features a simple silhouette and a sleek modern take on the traditional Wingback chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paolo Buffa style Pair of Modernist Wingback diminutive (small scale) Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist (1960s) Paolo Buffa style wing back mint green velvet diminutive (small scale) armchairs with piping and wooden peg legs...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Hathi Side Chair by DeMuro Das
By DeMuro Das
Located in New York, NY
The Hathi side or lounge chair by DeMuro Das features an elegant winged back and generous proportions. The fully upholstered tight seat and back are supported by black lacquered wood...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Modern High Back Lounge Chairs with Designer Cream Velvet
By Carrocel
Located in North York, ON
Pair of modern high back lounge chairs with designer cream velvet. Art deco inspired frames, made in Italy. Upholstered in a beige cream designer velvet and finished in a satin hand ...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Moooi Hana Wingback Swivel Chair in The Menagerie of Extinct Animals Upholstery
By Moooi, Simone Bonanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Hana Wingback Chair in Harald 3, 443 Yellow Upholstery
By Moooi, Simone Bonanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Wing Chair Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI Armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the classic wing chair with its soft curves and its comfortable upholstery. Its dynamically sh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Modern Wing Chair with Loose Seat Cushion
Located in Greenwich, CT
About this piece
Cushion has high density foam and feather/down wrap. Fabric comes in blue, orange and brown and chair can also be done COM. Made to order.
How we work
Made to o...
Category
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Maple
Hardy Wingback Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hardy wingback chair by Dare Studio, 2011.
Dimensions: H 125 x D 85 x W 76 cm.
Materials: American black walnut legs, muirhead jade leather.
Also available in European white oak...
Category
2010s British Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Style Christopher Guy Square Wingback / Lounge Chair, Silk
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Style Christopher Guy Square Wingback / Lounge Chair, Silk
A sleek fauteuil with high squared back, elegantly framed with hand carved wood and gently curved armr...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Lacquer
Pair of Modern Gio Ponti Style Leather and Upholstery Wingback Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of stylish and comfortable modern wingback chairs in the unique design style of Gio Ponti. Two-tone, tan leather with ivory color upholstery, and ebonized legs.
Contemporary...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, wingback lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa.
The Oromo collection is inspired by 70's surface design...
Category
2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Modern Wingback Chairs, Italy circa 1950
Located in Culver City, CA
Italy, 1950
Pair of modern wingback chairs newly upholstered in Pierre Frey cotton blend.
29”w x 32”d x 42”h x 18”seat
Ref. MOD1085
$ 6,200 pair
Category
1950s Vintage Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Moooi Hana Wingback Swivel Chair in Justo, Hinde Red Upholstery
By Moooi, Simone Bonanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Modern Custom Wingback Chair with Nail Head Accents
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern wingback chair features a curvy classic design. The chair is upholstered in soft cotton fabrics and features an exposed nail head accent. The legs are tapered and slightl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Oxblood Leather Baker Furniture Chesterfield Porters Barrel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning original Baker Furniture Oxblood leather porters barrel back armchair
A very good looking decorative and comfortable armchair, the leather is sof...
Category
20th Century English Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Custom Wing Chairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom wing chairs in the style of Gio Ponti upholstered in Romo amethyst velvet.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
A Fiftyish Wingback Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare Vladimir Kagan for American Leather ‘Fiftyish’ wingback chair based on his winged barrel-form designs from the 1950’s with Kagan-Dreyfuss. This perfect balance of midcentury m...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the Classic wing chair with its soft curves and its comfortable upholstery. Its dynamically sh...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Husk Privacy Chair in Ash with a Winter Wheat Finish by Laura Mays for Wooda
By Laura Mays, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Husk chair by Laura Mays for Wooda is derived from the 'wing chair' or 'Porters chair', which protected a person from a draft in older houses. In its co...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
Wood Frame Wing Back Settee in Walnut and Leather Designed by Craig Bassam
Located in Ridgefield, CT
“Living in a glass house makes you design pieces to look immaculate from every angle,” says Craig Bassam, who designed the BassamFellows wood frame lo...
Category
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Bias Hooded Lounge Chair, Faceted Wingback Inspired by Louis XV Sentry
Located in Culver City, CA
This hooded wingback chair is absolutely gorgeous! Such a statement piece! Inspired by crystalline structures with bias cut hand paneled upholstery and attractive exposed wooden fram...
Category
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Modern Leather ButterFLY Swing Chair in Brown
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Category
2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini, Matteo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Matteo Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini
Measurements are 23" W x 20" D x 48" H 17" SH as shown
Available in...
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Black Leather ButterFLY Hanging Swing Chair with Red Detail
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The timeless Butterfly Chair is a classic that has stood the test of time for over 80 years. Its story is one of transformation, adaptability, and evolution, making it an icon in the...
Category
2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Steel
Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Wingback Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A cozy and comfortable bucket seat, a reassuring form with absolutely contemporary details; these are the main features of Guelfo the wingback chair designed by Lapo Ciatti. Guelfo w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Moooi Hana Wingback Swivel Chair in Harald 3, 443 Yellow Upholstery
By Moooi, Simone Bonanni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Hana Wingback Chair in Liscio, Grigio Blue Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Hana Wingback Swivel Chair in Liscio, Grigio Blue Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Contemporary Khodi Feiz for Geiger a Line Wing-Back Guest Side Chairs, a Pair
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This Fabulous A line guest side chairs give the traditional wing-back chair a refresh with a refined shape and lean scale,
Geiger innovative wood carving technology shapes the beau...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Ash
1980s Large Single Wingback Chair with Capitoné Backrest, English
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1980s custom-made wingback chair often referred to as a “Wing Chair” with generous curves and padding, upholstered in a deep purple velvet fabric. The chair is very comfortab...
Category
1980s English Vintage Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Exceptional and one of a kind dramatic winged back chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Baroness Lambert. Shortly before Kagan's death, the Baroness had asked for the two chairs to b...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Wood
English Modern Large Wingback Armchair with its Matching Stool
Located in London, GB
A very large contemporary wingback armchair, a generously proportioned model with a modern look but incorporating classic comforts with its matching stool. The chair and the stools a...
Category
1990s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Modern wingback chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern wingback chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage wingback chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern wingback chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Netherlands, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original wingback chairs, popular names associated with this style include Moooi, Simone Bonanni, Craft Associates, and Joanina and David Pastoll. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for wingback chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $550 and tops out at $50,000 while the average work can sell for $6,428.