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Sculptural french lounge chairs 1950's.
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Nijlen, VAN
What fantastic chairs. These chairs are from the 1950s from France. The chairs remind us very much
Category
Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Old Chair from Ivory Coast or Benin Ethnic Design Carved Wood
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare period Senoufo chair from ivory coast or Benin.
Remarkable woodwork carved in an ethnic way
Category
Vintage 1950s Ivorian Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four 1950's Dining Chairs by Thonet
By Thonet, Thonet
Located in Brno, CZ
1950’s Czechoslovakia.
These chairs were designed with a clear influence of Scandinavian design
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Old Livoni Black Leather Chair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
An iconic piece from Livoni's collections, this armchair was first designed in the early 1950s
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Artifort Orange Slice Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin Model 437, 1950's
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
with a coarsely woven structure. Fully upholstered in the old way with blind stitch. The metal frame is
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Nickel
H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Lee Woodard Allegro Mid-Century Modern 1950s Iron and Wood Side Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Mid-Century Modern, circa early 1950s Allegro chairs by Lee Woodard. This pair of sturdy
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
No Reserve
H 31.5 in W 19.5 in D 21.5 in
Finnish Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Lounge Chair, Finland, circa 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
. The elegantly modern shape of this chair is evidence of Finnish craftsmanship, aided by great choice
Category
Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 28.75 in D 29.93 in
Baker Ivory Satin Slipper Chairs Attributed to Michael Taylor, circa 1950s, Pair
By Michael Taylor, James Mont, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Saint Louis, MO
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of meticulous Mid-Century Modern Hollywood Regency lounge chairs in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Satin, Mahogany
H 31 in W 34 in D 31 in
1950s Harvey Probber Slipper chair boucle solid brass legs mid century modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A rare offering from Harvey Probber. Very few examples have surfaced of this chair. Fully
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 30 in W 27 in D 34 in
Four Anna-Lülja Praun Chairs, Wood Wicker Cane, 1950s
By Anna-Lülja Praun
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
A set of four dining room or side chairs designed by Anna-Luelja Praun (1906-2004), Vienna, Austria
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Wood
Osvaldo Borsani "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno S.p.A., Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Utrecht, NL
give it versatility in terms of composition, shape and layout as demonstrated by this P40 chair. After
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans J. Wegner Flag Halyard Chair "Model Ge-225" for GETAMA, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Utrecht, NL
functionality”, Wegner described his method as “stripping the old chairs of their outer style and letting them
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.3 in W 41.74 in D 45.67 in
6 Chairs Egon Eiermann Chairs #SE19 Bauhaus Germany 1950s Vintage
By Wilde + Spieth
Located in Hannover, DE
.
Model: SE19 from 1953.
The chairs were used in an old church and have a shelf in the back for a hymnal
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Paolo Buffa Six Sculptural Dining Chairs, Olive Green Velvet, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Culver City, CA
old.
We've had these chairs completely overhauled, ebonized and upholstered in timeless green
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Svend Skipper “Model 91” Lounge Chairs, Denmark 1950s
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Braga, 03
Denmark circa 1950's.
The design was created in 1956 and often referred as "Papa Bear" for it´s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-century Grasshopper chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll (1950s)
By Knoll, Wohnbedarf, Eero Saarinen
Located in Tunbridge Wells, GB
(Switzerland) who produced the chair under licence to the EU market from Knoll in the 1950s. This version has
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
4 Dining Chairs by Pizzetti Rome Italy 1950s, New Wool Boucle Upholstery
By Mobili Pizzetti
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Nice set of 4 Italian dining chairs produced by Pizzetti, Rome in the 1950s
During restoration
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
. Tall sculptural wingbacks have a commanding shape with an air of old money. The chairs are covered from
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut
H 41 in W 32 in D 32 in
Carlo Ratti Set of Four Chairs in Plywood by Società Compensati Curvi 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Società Compensati Curvati
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Set of four dining chairs with a frame in black lacquered metal and seat in curved plywood
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Otto Schulz, A Pair of Lounge Chairs, Jio Möbler, Swedish Modern, 1950s
By Jio, Otto Schulz
Located in Odense, DK
An amazing pair of lounge chairs by the famous German born furniture designer Otto Schulz for Jio
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 27.56 in W 32.29 in D 25.2 in
Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Teak
H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 35.04 in
8 Stühle Egon Eiermann Chairs #SE19 Bauhaus Germany 1950s Vintage
By Wilde + Spieth
Located in Hannover, DE
.
Model: SE19 from 1953.
The chairs were used in an old church and have a shelf in the back for a hymnal
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Fried Egg Teak Easychair by Hans Olsen 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old FRied Egg easychai by Hans Olsen for Bramin Denmark 1956. Produced 1950s in solid teak. Old
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Yngve Ekström Swedese Lamino Easy Chair 1956
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern "Lamino" easy chair by Yngve Ekstrom Swedese Design made in
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, leather, stained wood, United States, 1950s
Admirable handcrafted side chair from the
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Attributed to Jean Prouvé - Tout Bois - Wooden Armchair - France circa 1950s
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Hasselt, VLI
dimensions:
Depth: +/- 43 cm
Width: +/- 53 cm
Height: +/- 81 cm
Jean Prouvé's "Tout Bois" chair was an all
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bentwood, Plywood
H 31.89 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Vintage Set of Six Signed Hans J. Wegner "W2" Chairs in Teak & Vinyl, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, C.M. Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
we have a gorgeously preserved set of six "W2" chairs in solid old-growth teak, with original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.63 in W 21.63 in D 18 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Johannes Andersen Arm Chair - 022432
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner JH50 “Peacock Chair” in Oak and Teak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Seattle, WA
Hans Wegner JH50 chair, or more commonly known as the “Peacock Chair” had its name blessed by
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Norregard Moeblefabrik Teak Desk Chairs - 022484 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.5 in W 21.25 in D 18 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Leather Lounge Chairs for Widdicomb
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Widdicomb Furniture company in the United States during the 1950s. These midcentury ergonomic lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood, Walnut
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Oak Chair by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Expertly Restored - Svend Skipper "Papa Bear" Model-91 Wingback Lounge Chair
By Svend Skipper, Skipper Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
circa 1950's. This model acquired the name “Papa Bear” when a journalist claimed that the chair looked
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Teak
H 35.5 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Museum Quality Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs with Table
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Dallas, TX
, which produced the flat-steel furniture for Knoll International European market in the 1950s. The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century German Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Set of Six SM08 Dining Chairs in Black Leather.
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pastoe, 1950's. In original good condition with some signs of use.
This is a rare edition of dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
No Reserve
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Functional Art Chair / Stool "Plaster Whip" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
company, scrap metal, leather whips from the 1950s and a bodybuilder’s belt from the 1930s
Collectible
Category
2010s European Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plaster
Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Charlotte Perriand, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954. Relaunched by Cassina in 2009.
Manufactured by
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Brazilian Modern Chairs in Hardwood & Cane by Alexandre Rapoport, 1960s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this pair of midcentury modern chairs made in Brazilian Rosewood, known as
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
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H 31.89 in W 16.93 in D 18.51 in
'T-Shink' Sprayed Textile Throne Chair, Lionel Jadot, Belgium, 2020
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
The 'T-Shink' functional art throne chair is constructed of elements from wooden moulds which date
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Other
Set of Three Charlotte Perriand Ombra Tokyo Chair, Oak Stained Black by Cassina
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Set of Three Stackable Chairs, model Ombra Tokyo designed by Charlotte Perriand in 1954.
Relaunched
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26.38 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen "Ax" Cowhide Lounge Chair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by two of the most iconic and critically acclaimed Danish designers, the Ax chair was
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Beech, Teak
H 29.75 in W 20 in D 27.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Garden Lounge Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This metal garden lounge chair is a sitting machine from the 1950s.
It is a great design and very
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Attributed to Maison Jansen in Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
returned with furniture, clothes and construction elements, (it´s common to see this the old buildings of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 17.72 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Vintage Danish Mid Century Teak Lounge Chair - 0823151
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Alvar Aalto Early Model 401 Bentwood Lounge Chair, 1940s
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Coronado, CA
leather which we salvaged from an old Danish chair. It pops against the neutral tone of the fabric adding
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Linen, Wood
Maison Jansen Style Dining Chairs Arthur Elrod Design Home Architectural Digest
By Maison Jansen, Arthur Elrod
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Set of 8 Dining Room Chairs (all with arms!) in the Style of Maison Jansen from a Palm Springs
Category
Vintage 1950s Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39.75 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
8 Chairs , 1950, Country: Italy, Material: Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs
Material: Wood
Country: italian
Year: 1950
We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Space Age Windsor Chairs
Materials
Wood
William Pahlmann Thebes Chairs with Snake Fabric, circa 1964
By William Pahlmann
Located in Saint Louis, MO
dominated the 1950s and decades beyond. His projects included the home of CBS founder William S. Paley, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
3 Sculptural Form 'Oro' Dining Chairs by Raoul Guys, 1951, Airborne, France
By Raoul Guys
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Exquisite and extremely rare set of three 'oro' dining chairs designed by sculptor and designer
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 22.05 in
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn 'Sawbuck' Dining Chair in Teak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 'Sawbuck' dining chair, model CH29, teak, beige fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Customizable Wittmann Contessa 1956 Lounge Chair by Wittmann Workshop
By Wittmann
Located in New York, NY
“Swinging home comfort”: this ad slogan from the 1950s springs from the optimistic attitude that
Category
2010s Austrian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 37.41 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Hans J. Wegner "Sawbuck" CH-29 Desk Chair for Carl Hansen & Søn
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
& Søn in Denmark in 1952. This chair is defined by its A-shaped frame which can be seen from the profile
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Oak
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs by Carlo Ratti in Bended Wood and Metal, Italy, 1954
By Società Compensati Curvati, Carlo Ratti
Located in Amsterdam, NL
old chairs beautiful again instead of buying new ones? Such a restoration project just feels very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Danish Mid-Century CH 25 Lounge Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Oak & Leather, c. 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Deland, FL
Denmark in the late 1950's. The CH25 lounge chair, like many of Hans J. Wegner’s other iconic designs, is
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.25 in W 27 in D 31 in
Vintage Danish Arne Vodder for Sibast Mobler Rosewood Dining Chair - 082316
By Arne Vodder
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
The piece is more
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Modern Black Rattan Armchair Dining Chair w/ Wicker Seat
Located in Van Nuys, CA
aesthetic.
These chairs are a rare find, being New-Old-Stock pieces from the year 1990 in the United States
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Three Mid-Century Modern Hardwood & Cane Chairs by Joaquim Tenreiro, 1950 Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
backpiece, giving it a light and adaptable feel.
During the restoration process, the three chairs where
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Straw, Hardwood
H 17.72 in W 17.72 in D 31.5 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Iconic Sesc Pompeia Stool, by Lina Bo Bardi, 1979-1982, Midcentury Brazilian
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in New York, NY
, from the middle 1950s, Lina focused on developing pieces with simple techniques and materials linked to
Category
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 26.89 in W 15.12 in D 28.35 in
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There is a range of old chairs from the 1950s for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct old chairs from the 1950s — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. We have 525 antique and vintage old chairs from the 1950s in-stock, while there are 18 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of old chairs from the 1950s available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco old chairs from the 1950s are consistently popular styles. Many old chairs from the 1950s are appealing in their simplicity, but Guillerme et Chambron, Cesare Lacca and Knoll produced popular old chairs from the 1950s that are worth a look.
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- How old are tub chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is a Morris chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- How old are peacock chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called 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. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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