Balloon Wingback
Balloon Wingback Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural pair of balloon wingback chairs with carved legs in the manner of Grosfeld House. Two
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Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Style Carved Balloon Porters Chair, 19th Century
Located in South Salem, NY
This exquisite 19th-century Louis XV style carved balloon porter's chair is a testament to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of 2007 Restored George Smith Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By Tom Dixon, George Smith
Located in GB
Dixon George Smith wingback armchairs RRP £16,000
Inspired by the traditional 17th century Wingback
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Beech, Oak, Upholstery
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Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
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Art Deco Stone Coffee Table Calacatta Marble Handmade in Portugal by Greenapple
By Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Stone Coffee Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Marble, Carrara Marble
H 17.72 in W 59.06 in D 47.25 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair.
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20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
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Leather
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century
Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic
Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
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Velvet, Wood
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
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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Danish Curved Couch Sofa Fritz Hansen Style, 1940s for Reupholstery
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Curved couch or sofa in Fritz Hansen style from the 1940´s.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Sofas
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Fabric, Wood
Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings
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20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
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Velvet, Beech
H 48.43 in W 33.47 in D 33.86 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions
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2010s English Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By George Smith, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
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H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Art Deco Genebra Armchair in the Style of 1930's Handmade Portugal Greenapple
By GF Modern, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Genebra armchair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Art Deco Armchairs
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Velvet, Wood
H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 35.44 in
FINE GEORGE SMITH HOWARD SiGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFA MULBERRY FLYING DUCKS VELVET
By George Smith, Mulberry
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this brand new, George Smith Signature Scroll Arm large sofa with feather filled back and base cushions upho...
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20th Century English Country Sofas
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Upholstery, Beech, Oak
H 32.49 in W 83.08 in D 44.49 in
1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ - Lusch & Co., Germany
By Lusch & Co, Lusch Erzeugnis
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s ‘Balloon Chair’ designed by Lusch Erzeugni and produced by Lusch & Co., Germany. Tubular enameled metal base with laced sling suede leather seat pad.
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Metal
Pair of Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design
Model 54 lounge chair
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2010s British Lounge Chairs
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Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage Pair Of Arne Norell Wingback Lounge Chairs, from Sweden, Circa 1960
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Pair Of Arne Norell Wingback Lounge Chairs, from Sweden, Circa 1960. Large model upholstered original cognac leather.
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Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs
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Maison Bagues Attributed Hollywood Regency Beaded Hot Air Balloon Chandelier
By Maison Baguès
Located in Atlanta, GA
Attributed to: Maison Bagues (French, founded circa 1860), early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century French Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
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Crystal, Brass
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Wingback Lounge Chair for PortHouse, Mohair + Maple, Jordan Mozer USA, C. 2003
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b. 1958) Port House Wingback Lounge Chair Upholstered in Chocolate Wool Mohair with
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
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Leather, Upholstery, Maple
H 36 in W 25 in D 30 in
Wingback Lounge Chair in Leather+Maple from PortHouse, Jordan Mozer, USA 2003
By Jordan Mozer
Located in Chicago, IL
Jordan Mozer (b. 1958) PortHouse Wingback Lounge Chair Prototype, in Orange, Custom Dyed Leather
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Maple
H 36 in W 25 in D 30 in
Tom Dixon Wingback Black Leg Hallingdal 65 Armchair Lounge, George Smith, UK
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
textile.
Wingback was inspired by traditional 17th century wingback and balloon-back archetypes and was
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2010s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Tom Dixon Wingback Black Leg Hallingdal 65 Armchair Lounge, George Smith, UK
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
textile.
Wingback was inspired by traditional 17th century wingback and balloon-back archetypes and was
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2010s English Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Oak
Rare Pair of 2007 George Smith Kilim Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By Tom Dixon, George Smith
Located in GB
Inspired by the traditional 17th century wingback and balloon-back archetypes, first prototyped as one of
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
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Upholstery, Beech, Oak
Louis XV Style Custom Crafted Dome Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Outstanding pair of Louis XV style custom crafted walnut dome chairs or balloon chairs with
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Vintage 1980s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
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Tom Dixon Wingback Black Leg Hallingdal 65 Sofa & Armchair Lounge, George Smith
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inspired by traditional 17th century wingback and balloon-back archetypes and was developed for Shoreditch
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2010s English Modern Living Room Sets
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Textile, Oak
H 51 in W 63 in L 51 in
Tom Dixon Wingback Black Leg Hallingdal 65 Sofa, Two-Seat Loveseat, George Smith
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
inspired by traditional 17th century Wingback and balloon-back archetypes and was developed for Shoreditch
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2010s English Modern Loveseats
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Textile, Oak
H 51 in W 63 in D 38 in
Tom Dixon Wingback Armchair Lounge, George Smith, UK, Black Velvet
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in Brooklyn, NY
traditional 17th century Wingback and balloon-back archetypes, and was developed for Shoreditch House Members
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2010s English Modern Wingback Chairs
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Textile, Oak
Pair of French Provincial Style Painted Porters Canopy Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous pair of French balloon chairs or porters canopy wing chairs featuring linen upholstery
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21st Century and Contemporary French Provincial Wingback Chairs
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Brass
Queen Anne Balloon Seat Wing Chair
Located in Litchfield, CT
shaped sides or "wings" terminating into outward scrolled arms with a balloon-shaped seat frame supported
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wingback Chairs
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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.
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