Swedish Wood Wingback Chairs
Chair Wingback Swedish 20th Century Brown Tufted, Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair wingback Swedish 20th century brown tufted, Sweden. A larger wingback chair made during the
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Chair Wingback Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Leather Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Chair wingback Swedish Rococo Period 1750-1775 Brown Leather Sweden. An exquisite wingback chair
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Antique Mid-18th Century European Rococo Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair, Swedish White Painted Wingback Arm Chairs, circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Graceful with a romantic air, this pair of Gustavian style wingback arm chairs still maintain their
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Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Huge scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing our Scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair, the perfect statement piece for your
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Extremely Rare Otto Schulz Wingback Armchair for Boet, Sweden
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in Sweden in the 1940s by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, elegant organic
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Elm, Upholstery
Pair of Italian Wingback Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
terms: Louis XV Style wingback chair, Swedish Gustavian style wingback chairs, lounge chairs.
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20th Century Italian Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Easy Chairs Designed by Otto Schulz for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of easy chairs designed by Otto Schulz for Boet,
Sweden, 1940s.
Wool upholstery and lacquered
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Antique Swedish Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and comfortable vintage Swedish leather wing back armchair. This was recently
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Early 20th Century Swedish Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Swedish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of Swedish master cabinetmakers
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36.62 in W 36.62 in D 33.08 in
Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Larsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair. Very well crafted. Possibly by Axel Larsson or Carl
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Erik Bertil Karlén Curved Easy Chair for Firma Rumsinteriör, Sweden 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
easy chair a beautiful representation of Swedish mid-century modern design history.
For this model
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33.27 in W 28.15 in D 28.75 in
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Lounge Chair in Solid Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair has all classical elements of a wingback chair, yet due to the execution in natural pine wood, it
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
Gustav Axel Berg Attributed Wingback Chair in Yellow Wool and Elm, Sweden, 1940s
By Gustaf Axel Berg
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The design is attributed to
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Elm
H 40.56 in W 30.71 in D 32.29 in
Pair of Maison Jansen attrib. French Wingback or armchairs in a Swedish Finish
By Maison Jansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Maison Jansen attrib. Louis XVI Style French wingback or armchairs in a Swedish Finish
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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 18 in W 27 in D 27 in
Otto Schulz Armchair in White Sheepskin and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
H 41.74 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
Karl Nothhelfer very rare SET of 2 Wingback Armchairs & Sofa 1950s solid Cherry
Located in Kumhausen, DE
just beautiful
SET of Sofa & 2 Wingback Armchairs
by Prof. Karl Nothelfer - Designed in 1957
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 29.14 in W 70.08 in D 27.56 in
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Located in Asheville, NC
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Late 20th Century American Rococo Benches
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Suede, Wood
Handcrafted Farmhouse Fluted Porcelain Pendant With Trumpet Shape
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. On their own they make a statement with their gentle flared bottoms and deep fluting. Hang in multiples for extra oomph. These cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
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Vintage Oak Coffee Table from France, circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage oak coffee table from France, circa 1970. Unusual model with very nice patina and use.
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Vintage 1970s European Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Oak
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By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish, flared legs.
* Production lead time from 12 to 14 weeks.
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2010s French Modern Chairs
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Fabric, Satin, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin.
Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Oak
Large Chandelier Angelo Lelli Style, 6 Opaline Glass Flush Mount
By Angelo Lelii
Located in Lyon, FR
Amazing modern chandelier in brass and opaline glass. Made by our craftsman partner, this light can be used as a flush mount or chandelier. Very sculptural and decorative lamp. (cust...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Brass
18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of Swedish Rococo chairs with nice proportions and wooden Rococo carvings. Scraped to original paint and original seats with new linen. Manufactured in Stockholm, Sweden, circ...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Rococo Chairs
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Wood
18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaire
Located in Charleston, SC
18th century Swedish late Baroque secretaire in original gorgeous blue/green patinated color with slant front desk with a fitted interior over the two long and two smaller drawer bas...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Baroque Secretaires
Materials
Bronze
Set of Six Swedish Gustavian Period Dining Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Striking set of six 18th century Gustavian dining chairs with original paint and silk fabric seat cushions.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture.
HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
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Beech
Pair of Danish 1940s Lounge Chairs with Wood on Armrests
By Peter Hvidt, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant pair of Danish lounge chairs from the late 1940s to early 1950s. The chairs have coil springs in the seat which generally was fazed out of furniture production by early ...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Vintage Pair of Authentic Floral Fabric Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
The armchairs feature wooden legs and are upholstered in a high-quality blue and green floral fabric.
The fabric is in excellent original condition.
They may ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
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H 37.01 in W 29.14 in D 34.65 in
Marble Bakery Store Table
Located in Oakville, CT
Marble top confectioners / bakery table
Overall dimensions: 24" x 121" x 31 1/2" high.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial and Work Tables
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Marble
Rococo Style Upholstered Love Sofa
Located in New York, NY
Rococo style small sofa or settee, the fruitwood scrolling back rest with floral carvings, down swept arms and shaped seat with one above cabriole legs, upholstered in light blue wil...
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Late 20th Century Rococo Loveseats
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Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary, 18th Century Denmark
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Period Danish Black Painted Gustavian Style Writing Desk Secretary. Refinished in painted black with pull down desk area and multiple drawers that vary in size. The brass hardware el...
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Secretaires
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Brass
H 40 in W 48.75 in D 24.5 in
Rococo Giltwood Mirror
By La Barge
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Rococo antique gold leaf mirror attributed to La Barge Italy.
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Antique 17th Century Italian Rococo Wall Mirrors
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Wood
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Pair of Bertil Söderberg Wingback Chairs
By Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in Hudson, NY
Great pair of Swedish Wingback armchairs by Swedish designer Bertil Söderberg, with curved arms in
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Beech, Wood
A pair of Swedish Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Swedish Wingback Chairs
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Wingback Chairs
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Wood
Vintage Custom Swedish Wingback Chair
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Vintage custom Swedish wingback chair. Unique wood work on legs, gorgeous gray/blue fabric with
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20th Century Wingback Chairs
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Pair of Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of beautiful leather upholstered wing back chairs with cabriole legs
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Wingback Chairs
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Wood
Pair of Swedish Rococo Style 1900s Wingback Bergère Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of Swedish Rococo style painted wood wingback bergère armchairs from the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Wingback Chairs
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Upholstery, Wood
H 41.25 in W 26.5 in L 41.25 in
Large 19th Century Painted Wingback Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine 19th century wingback armchair of large proportions, circa 1880.
Very comfortable chair
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Wingback Chairs
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Wood
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Wingback Teak Chairs Attributed to Arne Norell
By Arne Norell
Located in Matosinhos, PT
stylish and equally comfortable wingback, high back lounge chairs attributed to Swedish designer Arne
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
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Teak, Fabric
H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 32.29 in
Elias Svedberg Swedish Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s
By Elias Svedberg
Located in London, GB
Elias Svedberg
Lounge chair, circa 1940s.
Large lounge chair produced in Sweden in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Sheepskin, Elm
Pair of Antique Swedish Leather Wing Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and comfortable pair of vintage Swedish leather armchairs with small wings. They
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Chippendale Wingback Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Borge Mogensen Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Culver City, CA
original leather
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Wingback Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Wing Chair & Ottoman by Lyx
Located in Los Angeles, CA
is also the biggest single piece of bent wood ever used to create a chair.
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Wingback Chairs
Vintage Arne Norell Mid-Century Modern Wing Chair in Pink Leather
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB
Located in Berlin, DE
This wing chair was designed by Arne Norell and produced by his company Norell AB in Sweden. The
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
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Swedish Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Unique pair of Swedish wingback chairs with walnut frame and original leather cushions and woven
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Pair of Swedish Painted Wingback Bergere Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of lovely Swedish white distress-painted wingback bergere chairs, 19th century, silk
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Pair of Sheepskin Wingback Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Scandinavian wingback sheepskin easy chairs with leather buttons. Made in Sweden circa
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Lounge Chairs
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Sheepskin, Wood
Sven Staaf, 1940's Wingback Chair Almgren & Staaf, Sweden, Scandinavian Modern
By Sven Staaf, Almgren & Staaf
Located in New York, NY
Sven Staaf’s 1940s wingback lounge chair upholstered in faux sheepskin upholstery. The chair
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Upholstery, Beech
H 32.25 in W 29 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Carved Wingback Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of decorative Swedish style custom carved chairs found in provence. Carved to resemble 18th
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Late 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
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Wingback Easy Chair, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wood and wool upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Red Velvet and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1946
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
, Sweden, 1946. The rounded, organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its generous
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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H 37.8 in W 34.26 in D 36.62 in
Otto Schulz Wingback Armchair for Boet, Sweden, Late 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Velvet, Wood, Elm, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery
Pair of Swedish Oskarian Wingback Lounge Chairs
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Pair of Swedish Oskar the 2nd wingback lounge chairs from the end of the 19th century.
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Louis Philippe Wingback Chairs
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Wood
Pair of Swedish 1950s Lounge Chairs Senior Wingback, Lady Chair New Upholstery
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
A pair of Swedish 1950s lounge chairs
All the wood is Birch
The chairs were made by skilled
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Steel
H 40.95 in W 26.38 in D 33.47 in
Danish Midcentury Wingback Lounge Chair with Exposed Sides
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Ultra cool Scandinavian high back wing chair with exposed sides made from elm wood by an unknown
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
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Elm
Dennis & Leen Parcel Gilt Wingback Armchair with Painted Frame & Down Cushion
By Dennis & Leen
Located in Miami, FL
fine Dennis & Leen painted and parcel-gilt wingback chair in the Italianate or Swedish style. This
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21st Century and Contemporary American Neoclassical Wingback Chairs
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H 43.5 in W 30 in D 33.25 in
Axel Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' High Back Chair in Solid Pine
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, wingback chair 'Lovo', in pine and fabric, by Sweden
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Ebonized Black Lacquer Swedish Rococo Style Empire Wingback Accent Side Chair
By Maison Jansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Very unique ebonized side chair in the Swedish Rococo style. Item features a shapely solid wood
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Vintage 1960s American Rococo Side Chairs
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H 46.5 in W 20 in D 24 in
Wingback Lounge Chair by Otto Schultz for Boet, Sweden, 1946
By Otto Schulz, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare high back armchair was designed by Otto Schultz and produced by Boet in Göteborg, Sweden
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Velvet, Wood
Arne Färnrot Wingback Chair in Blue Wool Fabric and Mahogany, Sweden, Late 1940s
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Arne Färnrot and produced in Sweden in the late 1940s. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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H 41.34 in W 30.32 in D 35.04 in
Unusual Pair of 19th Century Fruitwood High Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
. Restoration to arm joints and small losses. Natural wood movement to rear legs on 1 chair.
Measures: Seat
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rustic Chairs
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Fabric, Fruitwood
Otto Schulz Wingback Chair in Pierre Frey Fabric and Beech, Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Otto Schulz, La Maison Pierre Frey, Boet
Located in The Hague, NL
, Sweden in the 1940s. The rounded, organic lines of the design create a striking silhouette. Its generous
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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H 40.16 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Rare Otto Schulz Armchair for Boet, Sweden, 1940s
By Boet, Otto Schulz
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare wingback chair was designed by Otto Schulz and produced by Boet in Goteborg, Sweden in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Scandinavian Modern Arm Chair in the Style of Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Littleton, CO
wingback chair.
Heavy wool upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Wool, Wood
Swedish Wingback Chair , Ca. 1940
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an untraditional swedish wingback stripped of it's original upholstery.
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Chairs
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Wood
Vintage Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This vintage leather wingback chair is substantial and incredibly comfortable. It maintains the
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Wingback Chairs
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Pair of Antique Swedish Rococo Style Wingback Chairs, Early 20th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Swedish Rocco style wing chairs with painted wood carved arms and bottom apron and
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Early 20th Century Swedish Rococo Wingback Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
H 40.75 in W 26.25 in D 26 in
An Orange Swedish Wing Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Here is a great wood framed wing chair covered in an orange faux leather.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Wingback Chairs
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Wood, Faux Leather
Pair of Antique Swedish Rocco Style Wing Chairs, Late 19th Century
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of antique Swedish Rocco style wing chairs with painted wood carved arms and bottom apron and
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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Rococo Wingback Chairs
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Rare Uno Åhrén and Björn Trägådh Easy Chair
By Bjorn Tragardh
Located in New York, NY
beautifully stark profile of this wingback chair. It is the planar essence of an easy chair, boiled down to
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Wood, Velvet
1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in Malmo, SE
Rare 1940s Swedish wingback chair with nice sculptural shapes. This chair is just as beautiful as
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Beech
Swedish Wingback , Early 19th C.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a handsome swedish wingback chair with hand-carved walnut frame. cushion added a bit later of
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Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs
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Wood
Axel Larsson for SMF Bodafors, Rare Swedish Modern Upholstered Birch Armchair
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and incredibly comfortable chair. The subtle wingback with seven tufted buttons, issuing
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Modern Armchairs
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H 35.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Swedish Winged Back Armchair in Golden Flame Birch Wood, circa 1910
Located in Richmond, VA
Swedish winged back armchair with exposed frame rendered in highly figured golden flame birch wood
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Early 20th Century Swedish Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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