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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
Category
Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
English Chesterfield Oxblood Burgundy Leather Tufted Wingback Chair and Ottoman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage English Chesterfield Oxblood Burgundy Leather Button Tufted Wingback Chair and Ottoman
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 41 in W 35 in D 35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair and Ottoman, Model 2202 / 2204, Original Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair and ottoman original upholstered with black leather.
Legs of stained
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 41.74 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Ralph Lauren English Georgian Style Devonshire Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
. The grand chair features a large beechwood frame with fully developed wings and a matching ottoman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Mid Century Walnut Wingback Chair and Ottoman
The chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 43 in W 33.75 in D 31 in
Southwood Vintage Mahogany Upholstered Wingback Chair and Ottoman Set, C 1970s
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazingly well kept wingback chair by Southwood and Co. Original French blue velvet upholstery in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 44 in W 33 in D 34 in
Dark Leather Wingback Chesterfield Tufted Chair and Ottoman Combo Great Patina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant wingback dark brown leather wingback chair and ottoman combo with distressed leather patina
Category
Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 43 in W 36 in D 38 in
Paul McCobb Highback Wingback Chair and Ottoman Model 3015
By Paul McCobb, Winchendon
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul McCobb Highback Wing Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Hard to find model! Extremely comfortable
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
1960s Mid-Century Italian Wingback Chairs and Ottomans in Mohair
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roanoke, VA
Incredible pair of mid-century Italian wingback chairs originally purchased from Donzella and newly
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Nature Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with vegetable nature leather.
Legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Distressed Brown Chesterfield Leather Wingback Chair & Matching Ottoman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant leather wingback combo with one of a kind distressed patina on leather.
Category
Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Green Upholstered Wingback Chair with Ottoman by Paolo Alvez
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Green upholstered wingback chair with exotic wood frame and matching ottoman by Paolo Alvez in the
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Classical Poltrona Frau Leather Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderfully crafted wingback chair by Poltrona Frau is a true design classic. The design
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.13 in W 35.04 in D 34.26 in
Pair of Madsen and Schubell Model MS4 Wingback Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Here is a pair of MS-4 model wingback chairs with ottoman designed Henry Schubell, and produced in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Kindel Burgundy Leather Upholstery Carved Mahogany Legs Wingback Chair & Ottoman
By Kindel Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Kindel Burgundy Leather Upholstery Carved Mahogany Legs Wingback Chair & Ottoman
Chair: 26 x 30 x
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 42 in W 30 in D 26 in
Oversized Marge Carson Damask Wingback Chair Sette with Rolling Ottoman
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Carson wingback chair with rolling ottoman.
And coordinated braided piping/trim.
Approximate
Category
1990s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Pair of Ralph Lauren Attributed Leather Writers Wingback Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered pair of leather writers chairs or wingback chairs made in the style and
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Wingback Armchairs w/ Ottomans
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French carved bleached walnut wingback armchairs w/ matching ottomans. The chairs and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Chippendale Wingback Armchair with Ottoman Fabulous Fabric!
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Chippendale Wingback Armchair with
Category
1990s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Wingback Armchair & Ottoman Elephants & Leopards Custom Designer
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
upholstered wingback library reading lounge armchair & ottoman
beautiful set! Very comfortable with spring
Category
Vintage 1980s Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
very excited to offer a rare pair of Mom & Pop Vladimir Kagan swivel wingback chairs with matching
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
H 40 in W 32 in D 30 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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wingback Library Reading Armchair & Ottoman by LEE INDUSTRIES
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chair:
41
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Black Leather Wingback Armchairs With ottoman- Theo Ruth for artifort
By Artifort, Theo Ruth
Located in Trenton, NJ
ottoman, designed for acclaimed Dutch manufacturer Artifort by Theo Ruth. This striking pair of wingback
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fine Viviana Upholstered Wing Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viviana powder blue fabric, division of Stark.
chair H. 43", W. 36", Depth 34", seat H. 21"
ottoman 20 x
Category
20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Oversized and Exaggerated Blue Upholstered Wing Chair and Ottoman C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An oversized and exaggerated blue upholstered wing chair and ottoman C 1900 with gilt carved feet
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Wing Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman Set by Ellen Degeneres Clairborne Chair
Located in North York, ON
Wing Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman Set by Ellen Degeneres Clairborne Chair. Beautiful curved wing
Category
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Pair of Petite Wing Back Chairs with Matching Ottomans
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of petite wing back chairs with matching ottomans. Whimsical fabric with quilted type design
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This 1991, one year production run, Baker Furniture Co. of Grand Rapid Michigan spared no expense, in regards to materials and detail. Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, thi...
Category
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Walnut
H 37.5 in W 39 in D 34.5 in
Frits Henningsen Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Original Burgundy Leather
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Frits Henningsen, wingback chair and ottoman, leather, wood, Denmark, 1940s.
Refined and timeless
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 39.77 in W 29.53 in D 37.41 in
Pair of "Janus" Wing Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of "Janus" wing chairs by Edward Wormley
A pair of wing chairs by Edward Wormley restored in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Antique English Chesterfield Lounge Chair: Cordovan Red Leather Tufted Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a plush four-inch foam removable seat cushion. Both the lounge chair and the accompanying ottoman
Category
Vintage 1930s English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37 in W 33 in D 40 in
Design Classic Black Leather Wingchair and Footstool by Borge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Renens, CH
Wingchair by Borge Mogensen (model 2204) with ottoman (model 2202) in black leather, designed for
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.13 in W 27.17 in D 35.44 in
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Vladimir Kagan for Directional wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Bamboo Lounge Chair with Ottoman and Wingbacks
Located in Pasadena, CA
The bamboo lounge chair with ottoman and wingbacks is meticulously crafted from bamboo and cane
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
Danish Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Armchair, fabric, oak, Denmark, 1950s.
This archetypical wingback chair and ottoman of the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
chairs avialable seperately. Please inquire for info.
Leather, Stained Wood
USA, 2000s
Ottomans: Height
Category
Early 2000s American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Tufted Wingback "Clam" Chair & Ottoman
By Philip Arctander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
and ottoman. A sleek tufted black leatherette seat provides ample support and comfort, while a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Wood
White Wingback Chair With Ottoman, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Antwerp, BE
White; Fabric; Wingback Chair; Ottoman; Danish Design; 1950s; Walnut; Wood; Scandinavia
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Empire Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
K. Rasmussen Leather and Teak Wingback Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By K. Rasmussen, Peter Wessel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions
40in H x 28in W x 29in D
Seat height 15.5in
Ottoman 15in H x 22.5in W x 17in D
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter 'Fireside' Wingback Chair with Ottoman
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for K. Ivan Schlechter, 'fireside' wingback lounge chair and ottoman, model MK50
Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 42.52 in W 25.4 in D 33.08 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Wingback Chairs for Directional with custom ottomans freshly and expertly upholstered
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
H 40 in W 32 in D 30 in
Paul McCobb Directional Nº 314 Wingback Lounge Chair Ottoman Mid-Century Retro
By Paul McCobb
Located in Hyattsville, MD
necessary. No woodworking necessary, the framing on chair and ottoman are tight, and strong.
Manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Birch
H 41.5 in W 29 in D 31 in
Baker French Louis XV Style Painted Wide Wingback Bergere Settee and Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
wingback bergere lounge chair, (1) wide curved ottoman, solid wood frame, distressed finish, original label
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Pouf
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Guelfo wingback chair and pouf were launched in 2015 with the aim to give a new, refined and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Foam
Harald Relling for Westnofa Wing Wingback Brown Leather Lounge Chair
By Westnofa Furniture, Ingmar Relling
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This 'Wing Wingback lounge chair and ottomane were designed by Harald Relling and were produced by
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Hans Wegner Suite of Chairs Papa Bear
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Toronto, Ontario
. A second ottoman available at added cost.
About the Design:
The wingback Papa Bear chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Borge Mogensen Style Children's Chair with Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super cute and charming children's wingback chair with ottoman in the style of Borge Mogensen's
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Children's Furniture
Materials
Leather, Beech
Vintage Wing Chair and Ottoman in William Morris Strawberry Thief Cotton Fabric
By William Morris (English)
Located in Morristown, NJ
A vintage, roomy wingback armchair and ottoman reupholstered in the iconic "Strawberry Thief
Category
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery
H 46 in W 39 in D 35 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Wingback Sofas
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A love for his 1950s wingback design motivated Vladimir Kagan to circle back and produce a more
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Wingback Armchairs In Poplar And Mohair By Orlando Orlandi, Italy 1950's
By Orlando Orlandi
Located in Hellouw, NL
"" Milano, Hoepli, 1954, page 210 shows a photo of the Orlando Orlandi chair with an ottoman with the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Poplar
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 34.26 in
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola Camera Lounge Reclinable Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
Renzo Franchi for Brianzola sculptural 'Camea' lounge reclinable armchair with ottoman, cherry wood
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
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Preview Tri-Leg Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
Post Modern Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
California
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Danish Modern Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Armchair 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Uccle, BE
This iconic Papa Bear chair was reupholstered in a wool flannel.
The wingback Papa Bear chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Denim Blue Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great denim blue leather wingback chair studded with brass tacks and matching ottoman. In nicely
Category
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Janus Wingback Chair and Ottoman Freshly Restored
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Janus wingback chair and ottoman
Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
USA, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Wingback Chair and Ottoman, Børge Mogensen, Modell 2202/2204, Original Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Original red/brown leather. Model 2204 and 2202. Designed in 1963. Designed and marked by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1980.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42 in W 27 in D 35 in
English Skirted Wingback & Ottoman
Located in Lawrenceburg, TN
Queen Anne-style wingback with Chippendale-style ottoman. Newly upholstered in a cream and blue and
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
19th Century Oversized Queen Anne Wing Chair and Ottoman
Located in Miami, FL
Oversized Queen Anne wing chair and ottoman in a beautiful jacquard cat pattern with contrast welt
Category
Antique 19th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Wood
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Wingback Chair And Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic wingback chair and ottoman available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every wingback chair and ottoman was constructed with great care. There are 130 variations of the antique or vintage wingback chair and ottoman you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wingback chair and ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A wingback chair and ottoman made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. A well-made wingback chair and ottoman has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Wingback Chair And Ottoman?
Prices for a wingback chair and ottoman start at $695 and top out at $32,000 with the average selling for $5,404.
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 Wingback Chair And Ottoman
- What are wingback chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wingback 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.
- Is a wingback chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether 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, 2023Wingback 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, 2022The 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, 2023There 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
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