Wing Chair 1899
American Mission Leather and Oak Wing Chair
By Dexter Furniture 1
Located in New York, NY
American Mission stained oak wing chair with decorative copper trim and leather mesh back with
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Antique 1890s American Mission Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Queen Anne Style Wing Chair in Original Muslin, Circa 1900
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Queen Anne style wing chair with beautifully shaped high back / rolled arms / carved front
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Antique 1890s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Burlap, Muslin, Wood
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for The Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by Finnish
Category
Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Marta Blomstedt Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Aulanko Hotel, Finland, 1930s.
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
originally had tubular steel legs,today there are many variations of this chair, such as a 1941 model with
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 35.44 in W 39.38 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Italian Lounge Chairs in Walnut -a pair - newly upholstered in Silk Plaid
Located in San Francisco, CA
A wonderful pair of wing back chairs, in walnut, hand crafted of the finest
materials, and newly
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Antique 1890s Italian Louis XIII Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Late 19th Century Louis XVI Style Gilt-Wood Bergère Armchair
Located in Casteren, Noord-Brabant
A comfortable Bergère wing chair in Louis XVI style. The chair is made of walnut and patinated with
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Antique 1890s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Circa 1890-1900 Hand Carved and Inlaid Asian Arm Chairs Depicting a Village
Located in Lambertville, NJ
depicts townspeople and architectural elements along with winged birds with other inlays of floral
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Antique 1890s Asian Chinoiserie Armchairs
Materials
Wood
H 32.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
"Aulanko" Armchair by Märta Blomstedt for Hotel Aulanko, Finland, 1930s
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in Utrecht, NL
'Tired Man' wing chair from 1935, the “Aulanko” became world-famous in its own right. Most notable is the
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 34.65 in W 41.74 in D 42.52 in
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Large and colorful Sputnik chandelier in the style of Stilnovo, Arredoluce from the 1950s.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
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Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Stilnovo Style Solid Brass Black and White
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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
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Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Danish Cabinetmaker Tall Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It f...
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
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Mario Bellini Blue Cotton Velvet Camaleonda Sofa for B&B Italia, 1972, Set Of 7
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Vicenza, IT
Camaleonda sofa, designed by Mario Bellini and manufactured by B&B Italia in 1972.
The set features seven modules with backrest (four big modules and three small ones) and one armres...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Sectional Sofas
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H 26.4 in W 36.2 in D 36.2 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa Table with Oval Shaped Top in Wood by Maxalto 1970s
By Maxalto, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
Oval-shape table from Artona series in wood with brass details, designed by Tobia and Afra Scarpa produced by Maxalto, 1970s.
Tobia Scarpa and his wife Afra Bianchin began their lon...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Tables
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Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Sheepskin Lounge Chair
By Georg Kofoed
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge chair, circa 1940s.
Lounge chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen produced in Denmark in the 1940s, featuring wonderfully curved arms and back and ...
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LUzpot
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
LUzpot is an elegant directional ceiling fixture inspired by classical mid century Italian design. This fixture has a thin stem and rotates and partially angles. Made in solid aged b...
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Sofa Mp-61 in Rosewood by Brazilian Designer Percival Lafer, 1973
By Percival Lafer
Located in New York, NY
In his designs, Percival Lafer sought ergonomy and comfort. The MP-61 sofa and armchair, from 1973, was the first two pieces designed by Percival Lafer that used a visible fiberglass...
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Large Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Lounge Chair, c1940s
Located in London, GB
Danish Cabinetmaker Sheepskin Armchair, circa 1940s.
This tall lounge chair produced by a Danish Cabinetmaker in the 1940s is typical of Danish lounge chair designs of the day. It f...
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Monumental Gothic Revival Hall Tree Bench Seating with Storage
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Bespoke monumental hall tree bench seating for five. Made in the Gothic Revival style featuring quatrefoil motifs on the arm leg supports ending with ball finial feet. Made for a lar...
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20th Century American Gothic Revival Benches
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Wood, Mirror
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
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2010s Italian Side Tables
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Onyx
Bespoke Round Italian Dining Table in Travertine
Located in London, London
Travertine dining table
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Pair of Louis XV Style Walnut Framed Wing Back Armchairs
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Elegant shape and very comfortable sitting - this is their characteristic. They are made of solid walnut, their cabriole legs are on the end nicely scrolled. Upholstered in Venetian ...
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Revival Bergere Chairs
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Silk, Walnut
19th Century Set of Four Empire Revival Side Chairs
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Late 19th century set of four Empire Revival side chairs. The drawing room chairs have a curved top
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Antique 19th Century British Empire Revival Side Chairs
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Damask, Mahogany
Chesterfield Sofa Armchair Set Wing Chair Couch Antique Chair
Located in Lage, DE
Chesterfield Sessel und Zweier sofa made in England
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Antique Wing Chair, Red Leather and Mahogany, circa 1890
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Antique wing chair, red leather and mahogany, circa 1890
This English made wing chair was
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Antique 1890s English Other Armchairs
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Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Walnut Fauteuil Upholstered Easy chair
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
A late 19th century French carved walnut fauteuil or armchair.
The chair has a high winged back
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Antique 1890s French Armchairs
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Walnut
Oversized Baroque Louis XIV Style Putti Gilded Throne Chair, Italy, 1890
Located in Chicago, IL
One-of-a-kind Baroque oversized majestic chair resembling a throne, with square shaped high
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
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Gold Leaf
Wingback Chair by IM Christensen
By Ingvar Martin Christensen
Located in London, GB
attractive chair.
The workshop where this chair was made was founded on 22 february 1899 by Ingvar Martin
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Mahogany, Upholstery, Wood, Wool
Gustavian Wing Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian wing chairs, they have been restored and repainted with milk paints
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Antique 1890s Swedish Gustavian Club Chairs
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19th Century French Wing Back Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A lovely 19th century French wingback chair. Neutral upholstery, removable cushion and great carved
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Antique 19th Century French Empire Chairs
Italian Gilt Winged Arm Chair, Angel Seat, Circa 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
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Antique 1890s Chairs
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Pair of Walnut Leather Wing Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Benington, Herts
An antique pair of walnut leather upholstered wing armchairs dating to the late 19th century-early
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
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Leather, Walnut
Pair of Wing Armchairs
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Red leather wing armchairs.
A pair of early 20th century red leather wingback chairs. The lady's
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Antique 1890s British Wingback Chairs
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Leather
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Wing Chair for Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko wing chair, 1939.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Late 19th Century French Provincial Louis XV Red Leather Wing Back Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of antique French Provincial Louis XV style wing back chairs, unbranded. Red leather
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Antique Late 19th Century American Louis XV Wingback Chairs
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Brass
H 41.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
English William & Mary Style Mahogany & Upholstered Wing Chair, ca. 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
Of large proportion and very comfortable, retaining its original velvet upholstery this wingchair has a unique feature in that the decorative elements is woven from gold and silk thr...
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Antique 1890s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
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Velvet, Mahogany
Matched Pair of George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair with a shaped backrest and wings, upholstered in leather with patinated brass nailheads
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Antique 1890s Italian George II Wingback Chairs
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Walnut
Antique Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fantastic antique leather wing back armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the
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Antique 1890s British Chippendale Wingback Chairs
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Leather, Wood
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chair for The Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Sheepskin, Elm
Antique Leather and Mahogany Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
Great looking antique leather wing armchair in lovely original condition and with loads of
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Antique 1890s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
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Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for The Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko wing chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Sheepskin, Elm
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in L 35.44 in
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for The Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko wing chair, 1939.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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H 35.44 in W 41.34 in L 35.44 in
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Sheepskin, Elm
H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 37.41 in
Tea Plantation Folk-Art Carved Chair, circa 1890
Located in London, GB
We are very proud to offer a finely hand carved late 19th century tea plantation folk-art chair
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Kerstin Holmquist Large "Eva" Chair
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
An iconic design by Swedish designer, Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist. An easy/wing chair with a natural
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Pair of George I Style Walnut Wing Arm Chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of George I style walnut wing arm chairs, each of typical form with a high back, scroll arms
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Antique 1890s English George I Armchairs
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Large Antique Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
Large and extremely comfortable antique leather wing armchair with a deep buttoned back, wings and
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
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Leather
Antique Chippendale Style Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
a lovely soft feel & actually feels like leather.
This wing chair has a shaped hump back, with
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Faux Leather, Walnut
Antique French Distressed Painted Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
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Antique 1890s French Victorian Armchairs
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Wood
Pair of Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Wing Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
chairs & hand tacked all-over. These wing chairs have generous wide proportions, with hump backs & well
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
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Leather, Mahogany
Antique Italian Renaissance Revival Hall Bench Throne Chair Ebonized Carved Oak
Located in Shreveport, LA
Italy, a fabulous 19th century Italian hall seat, bench, settee or throne chair!! Spectacular design
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Antique 1890s Italian Renaissance Benches
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Oak
H 49.25 in W 33 in D 19.25 in
Large Antique Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in London, GB
Large and extremely comfortable antique leather wing armchair with a deep buttoned back, wings and
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Antique 1890s Armchairs
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Leather
19th Century Mahogany Reading Table / Bed Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Antique mahogany adjustable reading table for use with a chair and / or bed. Blade is height
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Antique 1890s British Tray Tables
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Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
style. The wing chair is a classic shape, and upholstery favoured chintz and damask in pale colours
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Antique Edwardian Figured Walnut Bookcase, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
furniture was reproductions, drawing influence from baroque, rococo and empire style. The wing chair is a
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases
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Walnut
Antique Edwardian Marquetry Inlaid Desk Writing Table, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
furniture was reproductions, drawing influence from baroque, rococo and empire style. The wing chair is a
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables
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Leather, Mahogany
Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany Revolving Bookcase 19th Century
Located in London, GB
, drawing influence from baroque, rococo and empire style. The wing chair is a classic shape, and upholstery
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Antique 1890s English Edwardian Bookcases
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Mahogany
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Wing Chair for Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko wing chair, 1939.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Sheepskin, Elm
Marta Blomstedt 1930s Wing Chair for Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko wing chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
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Sheepskin, Elm
19th Century Swedish Tan / Brown Nailed Leather Wing Back Club / Cigar Chair
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely unique and stunning authentic wing back ( more in the shape of horns ) club / lounge
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H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Pair of Marta Blomstedt 1930s Sheepskin Wing Chairs for the Hotel Aulanko
By Märta Blomstedt
Located in London, GB
Marta Blomstedt
Hotel Aulanko Wing Chair, 1939.
This iconic wing chair was designed by
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H 35.44 in W 41.34 in D 35.44 in
Antique Edwardian Chequer Inlaid Revolving Bookcase 19th Century
By Maple & Co.
Located in London, GB
furniture was reproductions, drawing influence from baroque, rococo and empire style. The wing chair is a
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19th Century Giltwood Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A well carved 19th century giltwood wing chair with high shaped back of mid-18th century design
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Antique 1890s British Wingback Chairs
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Giltwood
Very Good Walnut and Velvet Upholstered Victorian Wingback Easy Chair
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The comfortable country house upholstered wingback armchair or easy chair being beautifully shaped
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
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Velvet, Walnut
Upholstered Wing Chair
Located in Millwood, VA
Antique wing chair with mahogany carved legs, out swept arms and a shaped cushion. This armchair
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Antique 1890s Scottish British Colonial Armchairs
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Wool
An 18th Century Design Mahogany Framed Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A mahogany framed chair of mid 18th century design on cabriole supports with stylised shell knees
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Antique 1890s British Armchairs
Victorian Carolean Style Armchair
Located in Manchester, GB
carved with foliage, flowers and a pair of winged cherubs. The rest of the chair is carved throughout and
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Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs
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Walnut
Rare Pair of English Country House Satinwood Wing Chairs, circa 1890
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
This is a superb and rare pair of late 19th century English Country House solid satinwood wing
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Antique 1890s English Wingback Chairs
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Fabric, Satinwood
Late 19th Century Chippendale Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Claw and Ball Feet
Located in Pau, FR
Late 19th Century Chippendale Style mahogany wingback chair, raised on a scrolled frame with short
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Antique 1890s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
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Fabric, Mahogany
H 40.5 in W 33 in D 34 in
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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wing chair 1899 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every wing chair 1899 was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the wing chair 1899 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 19th Century. A wing chair 1899 made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wing chair 1899 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Dexter Furniture produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Wing Chair 1899?
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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.
Questions About Wing Chair 1899
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
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