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Baker Wingback

Baker George II Style Custom Finely Upholstered Wingback Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
An incredibly fine Baker Furniture Company George II style wingback chair. The chair has been
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20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Barclay Butera for Baker Furniture Co. Leather & Suede Wingback Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of leather and suede wingback chairs designed by Barclay Butera for Baker Furniture
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Late 20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chesterfield style wingback fireside chair, club chair, or lounge chair USA, Late 20th
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Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chesterfield style wingback fireside chairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs USA
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Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970's Wingback Chairs Refinished & Reupholstered - a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage pair of wing chairs for sale. They are from the 1970's, and have been professionally restored. The wood bases and legs have been refinished in walnut, and have been reupholst...
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1980s Rattan Queen Anne Style XL Wingback Chairs, Set of 2
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This rare special order collection is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with personality! Stunning plush faux suede cushioning and an exceptionally deep ...
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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Wood

Baker Wing Back Chair in Holly Hunt Spice Colored Leather with Nailhead Trim
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
A fully restored, perfectly sized, 1930s tufted Baker wing back chair. Beautiful smaller scale
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Wingback Chairs- Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of very sweet George III Chippendale style armchairs in Sage green textured diamonds Chenille upholstery with Chinese Chippendale fretwork to the Mahogany bases with H stretch...
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Late 20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Mahogany

Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This 1991, one year production run, Baker Furniture Co. of Grand Rapid Michigan spared no expense
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Walnut

Baker Chippendale Mahogany Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture oversized wingback library, club or lounge chair. Features English
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Baker French Louis XV Style Painted Wide Wingback Bergere Settee and Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker French Louis XV style painted wide wingback bergere settee and ottoman. (1) wide frame
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Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

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George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Large 3-Seat Sofa in Bernini Damask
By George Smith
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb, immaculate George Smith Signature “Standard-Arm” Medium Fixed-Back, 3-Seat Sofa, dressed in beguiling, elegant, top-grade and sensationally-tactile “Bernini” Damask...
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Early 2000s British Sofas

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Damask

English Leather Buttoned Back Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
This classically 18th century styled English leather wing armchair features rolled back arms and metal stud detailing. The chair is upholstered in beautiful burnt sienna soft leather...
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2010s British Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany

Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman. The set is covered in Sovereign Upholstery by Hickory Chair with a welt trim and ki...
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1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs

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Cotton, Wood, Down

19th Century Georgian Leather and Mahogany Wingback Chair
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Bournemouth, GB
This is a stunning quality 19th Century Georgian Style Gentleman's Library Chair, made by one of England's finest furniture makers of the Victorian period - Lamb's of Manchester. The...
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Antique 1880s English George III Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

NYC Federal Full Tester Bed Attributable to Lannuier w Four Floral-Carved Posts
By Charles-Honoré Lannuier
Located in Miami, FL
An exceptional American Federal sleigh bed with tester in fine West Indies/ Cuban mahogany with beautifully-articulated floral and acanthus-leaf carvings, along the crest of the head...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Beds and Bed Frames

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French Giltwood Loveseat Sofa
Located in Vilnius, LT
French handcrafted and gilded wood loveseat sofa circa 1950s. The sofa is upholstered with red and gold colour damask pattern. Very good vintage condition.
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Mid-20th Century French Sofas

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Textile, Wood

French Giltwood Loveseat Sofa
French Giltwood Loveseat Sofa
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H 37.01 in W 52.76 in D 33.86 in
Cast Iron Half Tester Antique Bed finished in Blue Verdigris, M4P46
Located in Wrexham, GB
A 5ft wide cast iron antique half tester bed with half-round canopy supported by tall back posts. The attractive castings have been accentuated by the Blue Verdigris finish. This b...
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Antique 1880s Victorian Beds and Bed Frames

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Brass, Iron

Black leather Buttoned seat Chesterfield Sofa
Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB
Vintage Black leather Chesterfield Sofa A lovely example of a mid 20th century deep buttoned thick black leather chesterfield sofa, this chesterfield sofa has a buttoned seat and ba...
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Vintage 1960s British Sofas

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Leather

Black leather Buttoned seat Chesterfield Sofa
Black leather Buttoned seat Chesterfield Sofa
H 35.83 in W 83.08 in D 35.83 in
20th Century American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with four pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed a...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Canapes

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Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé

English Country King Bed
Located in Westwood, NJ
An English Country style reclaimed oak veneered and mahogany tester King size bed, with an arched headboard and four turned columns on a paneled foot rail, on turned legs. Dimensi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Beds and Bed Frames

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Oak

English Country King Bed
English Country King Bed
H 80.5 in W 85.25 in D 88.5 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield, William Morris (English)
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of William Morris style fully restored vintage wingback armchairs in Whisky brown leather...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Pair of English Georgian Style Ruby Red Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning pair of mid-century leather wingback chairs or wing chairs featuring a dramatic ruby red leather upholstery. Made in the grand English Georgian taste with a mahogany hardwoo...
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20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Baker Furniture French Provincial Louis XV Oversized Fauteuil and Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous French Provincial Louis XV style upholstered lounge chair with ottoman By Baker Furniture USA, Circa 1960s Carved walnut frame, with floral patterned upholstery. ...
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique English Tufted Original Leather Chesterfield Sofa Thoroughly Restored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique English Leather Chesterfield Sofa that just emerged out of our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery Department, after a very long and exhausted stay. Restoring or conserving an old l...
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Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Sofas

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Leather, Upholstery

Fine English Leather Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
This fine quality and very handsome handmade English leather wing armchair features a ball and claw leg in the 18th century style. It has a button back and separate cushion seat made...
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2010s British Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Fine English Leather Wing Armchair
Fine English Leather Wing Armchair
H 42 in W 33 in D 36 in
St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King Size Four-Poster Bed, 19th Century
Located in Charleston, SC
A Regal St. Croix Danish West Indies Mahogany King size four-poster bed made in the first-half of the 19th Century. The flat molded tester is supported by four solid mahogany posts. ...
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Antique Early 19th Century Virgin Islands Dutch Colonial Beds and Bed Fr...

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Mahogany

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Pair of Baker Wingback Chairs with Fortuny Upholstery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Remarkable set of Baker Furniture Co. wingback lounge chairs and ottoman produced with the utmost
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Baker Wingback Armchair Chinese Chippendale Style in Mahogany
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Chinese Chippendale Baker Furniture armchair or lounge chair in good vintage
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

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Mahogany

Baker Furniture Wingback Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous wingback lounge chair by Baker Furniture. The chair features solid mahogany tapered legs
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Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Wingback Lounge Chair
Baker Furniture Wingback Lounge Chair
H 47.25 in W 34 in D 32 in
Vintage Regency Baker Leather Wingback Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Regency wingback chairs. Made by the iconic Baker Furniture group. Chic deep
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Wingback Chairs

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Leather

Baker Furniture Company Wingback Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A plush, large scale wingback chair by Baker Furniture Company newly upholstered in Greek key
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1990s North American American Classical Wingback Chairs

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Down, Velvet, Wood

Baker Furniture Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of wingback lounge chairs by Baker Furniture. The chairs feature solid mahogany
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Vintage 1980s American British Colonial Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale Style Mahogany Wingback Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of Baker Furniture Chinese Chippendale style wingback chairs. The linen
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Vintage 1970s American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Baker Furniture William and Mary Upholstered Wingback Library Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding William and Mary or Queen Anne style wingback library chair By Baker Furniture
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Late 20th Century American William and Mary Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

2 Baker Louis XV French Country Bergere Wingback Chairs Scalamandre Plaid
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful pair of French Bergere wingback chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1970s. Made from oak
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Vintage 1970s French Provincial Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Baker Furniture Company Chippendale Wingback or Desk Chair in a Fine Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
A custom quality 'Baker' Chippendale wingback chair in a fine fabric with down cushions.
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Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Midcentury Wicker Wingback Armchairs by Baker
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive pair of wingback armchairs with a Classic form crafted in wicker or reed in a
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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Wingback Chairs

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Wicker

Baker Furniture Floral Upholstered Wingback or Fireside Chair
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a gorgeous Baker wingchair and is in good condition. The chair measures 43 tall x 30 wide x
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Vintage 1950s North American Sheraton Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany

Modern Baker Chippendale Style Wingchair Crewel Stitched Fabric, 1950s
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Miami, FL
A wonderful 1950s era Baker Chippendale style wingback in a multicolor Crewel stitched fabric
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Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Modern Green Velvet Mahogany Wingback Lounge Chairs
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of modern green velvet mahogany wingback lounge chairs.
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Vintage 1960s Modern Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany

Midcentury Pair of Burgundy Leather Wing Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
A vintage pair of burgundy leather wing chairs with brass nailhead detail by Baker. Good vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Bold Geometric Modern Tropical Bird Fabric Wingback Chair and a Half
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Bold Geometric modern tropical bird fabric wingback chair and a half / small settee / loveseat
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Wingback Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

French Art Deco Recliner Wing Chair by Baker Furniture, Walnut with Brass Detail
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Clever and handsome 1950s French Art Deco style adjustable back wing chair in walnut wood with solid brass adjustable back mechanism. Original black leatherette is distressed but chi...
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Modern Sculptural Wingback Lounge Chairs in Grey Silver Velvet
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of wingback lounge chairs. Chairs have incredible, sculptural lines. Freshly
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20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

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Velvet

Pair of Wing Chairs Stamped Baker
Located in Stamford, CT
seat, raised on gilded Chippendale style wooden base and on casters. Stamped Baker.
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20th Century American Wingback Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Pair of stylized Baker wing chairs with an ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A very nice pair of stylized baker wing or club chairs with a matching ottoman to share. The chairs
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Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Matching Pair of Vintage "Baker" Chippendale Style Wing Backs
Located in Chicago, IL
pair of blue and ivory upholstered Chippendale style wingbacks. A fantastic size and scale make this
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Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Baker Edwardian Style Genuine Leather Chesterfield in Distressed Gray
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful time-worn aged leather Baker wingchair of generous proportion and size. The
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Vintage 1960s American Edwardian Wingback Chairs

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Leather

Knapp & Tubbs Kenilworth French Country Louis XV Style Boudoir Accent Side Chair
By Baker Knapp & Tubbs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
unique wingback frame, solid wood construction, distressed finish, original label, quality American
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Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Comfy Classic Camel Mohair Velvet Wing Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An inviting upholstered wing chair luxuriously outfitted in camel mohair velvet and finished with antiqued nailheads. Measures: Arm height 24.5 Seat depth 21 (JG).
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2010s North American Wingback Chairs

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Danish Model 91 "Papa Bear" Lounge Chair by Svend Skipper, Newly Upholstered
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Kastrup, DK
with fabric from Baker Threads.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

French Napoleon III Giltwood Wing Chair, circa 1870s
Located in Kastrup, DK
gilded surface. New upholstery by G.P & J Baker.
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Wingback Chairs

Baker Furniture Large Wingback Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted Baker Furniture signed large wingback chair with ebonized base. Fabric is pewter and black
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

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2 Baker Archetype Wingback Traditional Armchairs Mahogany Scalamandre Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
2 Baker Archetype wingback traditional armchairs mahogany Scalamandre fabric Beautiful pair of
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Late 20th Century Armchairs

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Baker Furniture Signed Whimsical Wing Back Arm Chair Wingback
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Baker Furniture large wing back arm chair with gorgeous whimsical fabric.
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Baker Mahogany Ball and Claw Wingback Lounge Arm Chair Blue Floral Upholstery
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Baker mahogany ball and claw wingback lounge arm chair vintage blue floral upholstery. Item
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Mid-20th Century North American Chippendale Lounge Chairs

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Mahogany

Deep Wingback Bun Foot Lounge Chair in Soft Grey Velvet
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Ultra comfortable rolled arm wingback lounge chair with a slight recline restored in a square
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Vintage 1920s North American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Pair of Baker Furniture Gold Damask Wingbacks Armchairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Baker Furniture wingback armchairs upholstered in a luxurious gold damask fabric with a
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Vintage 1970s American Wingback Chairs

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Wool, Silk, Wood

Baker Furniture Floral Tufted Wingback Chair on Brass Casters
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional cottage chic Baker Furniture Company wingback lounge chair. Features include
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20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs

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Brass

2 Baker Mid-Century Modern Yellow Library Club Lounge Slipper Wingback Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of mid century slipper wingback chairs by Baker Furniture. A sleek design with light yellow
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Baker Chippendale Style Wing Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Baker Furniture Co. Chippendale style wing chair upholstered in a taupe ultra suede fabric
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20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

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Ultrasuede

Pr. Leather French Provincial Style Wing Back Chairs by Baker Furniture Company
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
, Baker Furniture. The chairs feature leather upholstery with is trimmed with nailhead studs, on a hand
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood

John Saladino Facade Collection Architectural Wing Chair for Baker
By John Saladino, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Rare and far ahead of anything Baker offered previously, postmodern "wing back chair" in original
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Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

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Silk

Dramatic Pair of Modern Wing Chairs by John Saladino for Baker
By John Saladino, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
A rare pair of modern wing chairs by John Saladino for Baker Furniture, circa 1985. These fabulous
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Hardwood

Pair of French Bergère Two-Toned Cane and Kilim Rug Wingback Lounge Chairs
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gorgeous French bergère two-toned and double-panned black stained cane wingback chairs with
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Vintage 1950s French Louis XV Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Walnut

Pair of British Colonial Style Wingback Armchairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome pair of British Colonial style wingback armchairs crafted with woven reed, in a
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Wingback Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker, Reed

Late Georgian Wingback Chair
Located in Pewsey, GB
A Late Georgian Mahogany Wingback Chair with Queen Anne Legs reupholstered in GP&J Baker Rossini
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Late Georgian Wingback Chair
Late Georgian Wingback Chair
H 47.64 in W 29.14 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Baker Chairs, Barbara Barry
By Baker Furniture Company, Barbara Barry
Located in Highland Park, IL
Pair of Barbara Barry for Baker Chairs. Excellent condition
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21st Century and Contemporary American Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Baker Chairs, Barbara Barry
Pair of Baker Chairs, Barbara Barry
H 41 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
John Saladino Architectural Wing Chair for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, John Saladino
Located in New London, CT
Part of the Saladino's Facade collection for Baker, this chair is rare and far ahead of anything
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of mahogany wing back armchairs
Located in Toronto, ON
early Baker mahogany wing back armchairs .. wonderful seat .. scrolled arm detail. New upholstery
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20th Century American Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany, Down, Cotton

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Baker Wingback For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the baker wingback you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A baker wingback — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer baker wingback, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each baker wingback bearing Georgian, louis xv or neoclassical hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one baker wingback that is appealing in its simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Baker Wingback?

Prices for a baker wingback can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,500 and can go as high as $7,850, while the average can fetch as much as $3,945.

Finding the Right wingback-chairs for You

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.