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Chinese Chippendale Style Upholstered Wingback Chairs- Pair
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company
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 Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Chenille, Mahogany

Leather Devon Style Wing Chair with Brass Nail Head Trim
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A large and comfortable Cordovan leather shapely Devon style wing chair. The large back with flared
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Brass

Reclining Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A reclining wingback chair upholstered throughout in brown leather. The inside back is diamond
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Reclining Leather Wingback Chair
Reclining Leather Wingback Chair
H 41 in W 38.5 in D 38.5 in
Søren Hansen Wingback Chair Lounge Chair
By Søren Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Teak frame wingback armchair designed in 1963 by Søren Hansen and produced by Fritz Hansen in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood, Teak

Vintage Søren Hansen Wingback Chair Lounge Chair
Søren Hansen Wingback Chair Lounge Chair
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
1950s, Decorative Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
1950s decorative wingback chair. Newly upholstered with black lacquered wood legs.
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1950s Sheraton Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Vintage 1950s, Decorative Wingback Chair
1950s, Decorative Wingback Chair
H 54.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with canvas and cognac aniline tubings. Legs in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Teak, Canvas

Vintage Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with indian red elegance leather. Legs in teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with walnut elegance leather. Legs in teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Vintage Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with black elegance leather. Legs in teak
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Vintage Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
By Kaare Klint
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair Designed In 1941 And Produced By Rud Rasmussen.
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
Kaare Klint Wingback Chair
H 46 in W 27.5 in D 35 in
1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of Midcentury Italian wingback chairs re-upholstered in an Italian peacock blue silk
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20th Century Italian Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Silk, Rosewood

1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
H 43 in W 27.5 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Wingback Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Modern take on a classic wingback armchair, set on polished chrome flat bar base. Tufted back and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Wingback Chair
Mid-Century Wingback Chair
H 37.5 in W 33.5 in D 38 in
Midcentury Italian Wingback Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Wingback armchair, wood frame with an original upholstery with a red fabric. New upholstery on
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1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Midcentury Italian Wingback Chair
Midcentury Italian Wingback Chair
H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Sage Green Wingback Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage wingback chair in a lovely sage green with a carefully carved wooden trim
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Sage Green Wingback Chair
Vintage Sage Green Wingback Chair
H 43.75 in W 29.5 in D 23 in
1960s Thayer Coggin Wingback Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
Pair of wingback lounge chairs by Thayer Coggin. Solid walnut frame and newly upholstered. Labeled.
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Upholstered English Mahogany Wingback Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Upholstered English wingback chair in a neutral cream floral fabric and straight mahogany legs.
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20th Century English Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Mahogany

Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in San Francisco, CA
This low wingback lounge chair by Theo Ruth features a tufted back with three buttons, covered in a
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 23 in
1960s Unattributed Danish Wingback Chair
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A highly expressive and well scaled upholstered wingback chair having sculpted knuckled arms and an
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Wingback Chair by Jacob Kjaer
By Hans Jensen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in New York, NY
Wingback chair designed by Hans Thomas Jensen and made by Jacob Kjaer Cuban mahogany legs with
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Linen

Wingback Chair by Jacob Kjaer
Wingback Chair by Jacob Kjaer
H 40 in W 27.75 in D 27.75 in
Danish Modern Wingback Leather Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, spacious and comfortable seats, and sculpted wingback design. Perfect pair of mid-century club chairs for
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Late 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather

1930's Wingback Lounge Chair
By Queen Anne
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage wingback lounge chair for sale. From the 1930's, and has an amazing frame and design. It
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1930s American Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Mahogany

1930's Wingback Lounge Chair
1930's Wingback Lounge Chair
H 33.5 in W 29.5 in D 37.5 in
Traditional Blue Upholstered Wingback Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic traditional wing chair with new blue upholstery having dark wood stretcher and legs. Foam
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1970s American Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
leather Wingback library reading armchair by DeCoro Beautiful chair! Very comfortable. Approximate
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
H 40.5 in W 37 in D 36 in
Antique Blue Leather Wingback Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Generously proportioned antique wingchair with Mahogany frame and original blue leather upholstery. Serpentine top above a deep back, upholstered scroll arms with nail head detail th...
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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Metal

1970s Tall Wingback Chair By Tomlinson
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1970s Tall wingback chair by Tomlinson. Very chic, very Kelly Wearstler. Needs reupholstering.
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1970s Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Wood

1970s Tall Wingback Chair By Tomlinson
1970s Tall Wingback Chair By Tomlinson
H 52.5 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Vintage Boho Distressed Leather Wingback Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho wingback chair. Beautiful Cognac leather with a new leopard. Velvet cushion
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Late 20th Century North American Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Velvet, Wood

Vintage Boho Distressed Leather Wingback Chair
Vintage Boho Distressed Leather Wingback Chair
H 39.25 in W 32.25 in D 21.5 in
Pair of Antique Style Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of antique style wingback chairs. The chairs have tufted backs and seats, with yellow
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1960s George II Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Pair Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Queen Anne style wingback chairs upholstered in linen. Has mahogany claw feet.
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1950s Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Linen, Mahogany

Danish Modern Leather Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish modern pitch black wingback lounge chair, circa 1960's. Classic high back provides
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Frits Henningsen Wingback Chair and Footstool
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Frits Henningsen wingback chair reupholstered in new black leather.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

French Louis XV Wingback Chair & Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A French Louis XV Style Wingback Chair
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Late 20th Century Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Wood

Sheepskin wingback chair with black piping
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this very warm sheepskin chair, finished all around with black piping, giving the chair
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1960s Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin

Sheepskin wingback chair with black piping
Sheepskin wingback chair with black piping
H 41.74 in W 30.71 in D 37.01 in
Tall Chinese Chippendale Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A statement piece wood fretwork Chinese Chippendale chair painted in Chinese red with caned seat
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1960s American Chinese Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Wood

Leather Reddish Brown Vintage Wingback Chair Lounge Chair 1970s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather vintage wingback chair or lounge chair from reddish brown leather 1970s Austria. While the
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1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather

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 Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather

Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, stained beech legs, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. This archetypical wingback chair of
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
Danish Wingback Chair in Off White Upholstery
H 40.75 in W 32.68 in D 36.03 in
Pair Antique Style Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair antique style tufted leather wingback chairs. The chairs have Queen Anne style wood legs
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1960s Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Wingback Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
Dive into a symphony of design and comfort with this exquisite pair of Adrian Pearsall Wingback
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Scandinavian Wingback Chair in Ocean Blue Upholstery
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, bouclé, stained beech, Scandinavia, 1940s This bulky wingback chair strongly
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1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Vintage Leather Tufted Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of burgundy leather tufted wingback chairs. Has brass studs, "H" wood stretcher and a loose
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Queen Anne style wingback chairs. Elegantly curved wings flow into outward rolled, button
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1990s American Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs - a Pair
H 44.5 in W 31.5 in D 30.5 in
Vintage English Leather Tufted Wingback Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage leather tufted wingback library chair. Has a solid walnut base.
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1940s Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Flamboyant White Wingback Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Mid Century Modern Flamboyant White Wingback Chair. It features eccentric flaring arms in elegant
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Fabric

Vintage Tufted Wingback Chair in Pink Chenille
Located in Munster, IN
Adorable and lush, this vintage wingback chair is the perfect way to add color and style to your
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Chenille

Giampiero Vitelli Wingback Chair in Brown Leather
By Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian wingback chair that features curves and gracious forms by Giampiero Vitelli. The most interesting
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Plywood, Leather, Wood

Oversized Wingback Chair by CENTURY FURNITURE Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Oversized Wingback Chair by CENTURY
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1980s Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by PAUL ROBERT
By Paul Roberts
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Rustic Lodge Suede Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by PAUL ROBERT Approximate Measurements in Inches 43
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Late 20th Century Rustic Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede

Børge Mogensen – Leather Wingback Chair for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Kastrup, DK
Børge Mogensen, Danish 1914-1972 High back wingchair in cognac colored leather and mahogany legs. Designed by Børge Mogensen, manufactured by Fredericia in Denmark, 1960's. Model no...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

1970s Vintage Art Deco Distressed Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Boston, MA
Vintage Art Deco leather wingback chair, circa 1970s. Beautifully distressed cigar brown leather
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1970s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classic sheepskin wingback chair with a beautiful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this lovely sheepskin wingback chair with character and proper seating. Discover the
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1990s Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

Vintage Wingback Chair in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Step into mid-century luxury with our meticulously restored Vintage Wingback Chair, reminiscent of
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Sheep leather wingback chair with a beautiful patina
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this striking sheep leather wingback chair. This sheep leather wingback chair is a
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1970s Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

In good condition wingback chair made of sheepskin
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this beautiful wingback chair made of sheepskin, in good condition. A wingback chair in
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1980s Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Leather, Sheepskin

Stylish, lived-in light-colored sheepskin wingback chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this perfectly worn-in, large sheepskin wingback chair in a light color. This beautiful
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1970s Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin

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 Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather

Frits Henningsen Style Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Frits Henningsen
Located in New York, NY
Frits Henningsen style leather wingback chair and ottoman. The chair and ottoman is dark blue
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1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

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 Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

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Wood

Vintage Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by Kai Bruun
By Kai Bruun, Sesame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage leather wingback lounge chair designed by Kai Bruun for Sesam Møbler in Denmark
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

W. & J. Sloane Orange Jacquard Mahogany Wingback Chair
By W. & J. Sloane
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage high end wingback chair from W. and J. Sloane Inc. Fifth Avenue New York, N.Y. with the
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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Glossy Leather Wingback Chairs by Richard Himmel Interiors
By Richard Himmel
Located in Skokie, IL
This fabulous pair of tall wingback chairs in the French Provincial style was designed by well
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1970s American French Provincial Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage wingback chair chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all vintage wingback chair chairs available were constructed with great care. Vintage wingback chair chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage wingback chair chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Georgian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage wingback chair chairs over the years, but those made by Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen and Adrian Pearsall are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs?

Prices for vintage wingback chair chairs start at $1 and top out at $208,963 with the average selling for $3,800.

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.

Questions About Vintage Wingback Chair Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Wingback chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, easy chairs or grandfather chairs. However, many people simply call them wingback chairs or wing chairs. The name comes from the two curved wings mounted on the sides of the backrest. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs 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). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Wingback chairs emerged during the 17th-century era. The wings on classic wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose, or did, when they were 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 explanation is why the wingback is 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. Shop a selection of wingback chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of a wingback chair is to provide seating. Usually, these upholstered chairs go in seating areas and allow people to rest comfortably while carrying on conversations, reading and performing other activities. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    There is no hard and fast rule about where a wingback chair should be placed. Historically, people used the large chairs in front of block drafts, and you can continue this tradition in your home. Alternatively, you can place one wherever it fits the layout of your room. To show off the distinctive shape of the chair, it is a good idea to position it somewhere that allows it to be viewed from the sides and back as well as the front. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.