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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
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Nature Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
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
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
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 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
Pair Black Leather Wingback Armchairs With ottoman- Theo Ruth for artifort
By Theo Ruth, Artifort
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
Wingback Armchair & Ottoman Elephants & Leopards Custom Designer
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
our recent Palm Beach Estate fine furniture acquisitions of an oversized custom upholstered wingback
Category
Vintage 1980s Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
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
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
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
Ralph Lauren English Georgian Style Devonshire Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately English Georgian style Devonshire wingback armchair designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
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
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 Wing Back Club Chair With Ottoman in Sheep Leather
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Spectacular wing back chair with ottoman manufactured by Original Joris Production-Design, ( it has
Category
Early 2000s American Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Fine Viviana Upholstered Wing Chair and Matching Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
ottoman with a deep tailored skirt over carved dark stained square legs with H stretcher.
Upholstered in
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
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
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s
Located in Stamford, CT
Georgian, Cabriole Leg Ottomans, Tan Leather, Wood, USA, 2000s
Pair of square georgian style
Category
Early 2000s American Georgian Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
Pair of "Janus" Wing Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
ottoman is included with the pair.
USA, circa 1957.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
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
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
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
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
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
ISA Bergamo Wingback Lounge Chair With Ottoman
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Miami, FL
ISA Bergamo High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman, Italy 1950s.
Original Genova Velvet, in good
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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
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 Madsen and Schubell Model MS4 Wingback Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Ib Madsen and Acton 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 Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
Rattan Wingback Settee Loveseat and Ottoman, set of 3
By Ficks Reed
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Settee set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is statement piece which is al...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Sofas
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
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
ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL FOR WINGBACK CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
good looking decorative and well made stool, ideally suited to go with a pair of wingback or club
Category
20th Century English Victorian Footstools
Materials
Leather
H 12.6 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 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
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates MCM Walnut Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
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
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
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
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
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
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Wingback Sofas
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
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
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
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
Wingback Armchairs In Poplar And Mohair By Orlando Orlandi, Italy 1950's
By Orlando Orlandi
Located in Hellouw, NL
Visconti's classics. There, these majestic wingbacks will take on the role of protagonist rather than an
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Poplar
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 34.26 in
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 Black Leather Armchairs with Footstool by Both Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
By Søren Nissen & Ebbe Gehl
Located in Chicago, IL
Gehl in 1984. These Scandinavian Modern armchairs feature sculptural, wingback frames and all three
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
Vladimir Kagan Fiftyish Sofa in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, American Leather
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
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
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
De Sede Wingback with Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
De Sede burgundy wingback with ottoman, DS59, with original Stendig tags.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Armchairs
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
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
Five Star Hotel Wingback Classic Armchairs High Quality Beige Upholstery, 2000s
Located in BUDAPEST, HU
Mint condition wingback armchairs from a class 5 star hotel President suite.
Reupholstered by
Category
Early 2000s European Other Wingback Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Fabric
H 41.34 in W 33.47 in D 34.26 in
Made to Order Gio Ponti Style Mid-Century Elephant Wingback Armchair and Stool
By Tony Subal
Located in Vienna, AT
Handcrafted wingback armchair in the style of Gio Ponti. The armchair comes with a matching stool
Category
2010s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine
H 44.49 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
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
Scandinavian Modern Wing Chair and Ottoman by Soren Hansen for Fritz Hansen
By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in Wien, AT
Hansen in 1967. Exaggerated wing chair with solid teak and frame and matching ottoman. Original Skai
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 40.16 in W 27.17 in D 37.01 in
Olive Green Delta Chesterfield Wingchair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
chair and Ottoman also available +++
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Red Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen, Jens Risom, Dunbar Furniture, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Framingham, MA
Beautiful red leather wingback easy chair and ottoman, in the style of Borge Mogensen. Very nice
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Wingback With Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wingback with ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wingback with ottoman for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Your living room may not be complete without a wingback with ottoman — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A wingback with ottoman, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one wingback with ottoman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fritz Hansen, Directional and Vladimir Kagan produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Wingback With Ottoman?
A wingback with ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,940, while the lowest priced sells for $1,650 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.
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 With Ottoman
- What is a wingback sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wingback sofa or chair has extensions from the back that wrap around the sides partially creating a sort of wing that branches out of the back. Often the wings extend down and then form the arms of the chair or sofa, but not always. Shop a collection of wingback furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- Can you sit on an ottoman?2 Answers1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021You can sit on an ottoman, though it may not be very comfortable for long periods of time because they don't have backings like sofas and chairs do. Ottomans are typically used as footrests, but there is no rule against sitting on them.Casa QuietaFebruary 26, 2021Sure you can, however it does not have a backrest witch can make it not so comfortable for a larger period of time
- What is the point of an ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023The point of an ottoman is mainly to provide a place for you to rest your feet so that you can relax with your legs elevated. The ottoman, originally an upholstered seat or small bench without a back or arms, was a family’s main seating furniture, a way to merge floor seating with cushions and mats. It wasn’t until they were brought to Europe from Turkey, during the 18th century, that it became popular to join ottomans with other pieces of furniture, such as at the base of a chair. Large ottomans can also double as extra seats, and some have hidden storage for throws, pillows and other items. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of ottomans.
- What is a cocktail ottoman?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021Ottomans are used as footstools, but can also be used as a makeshift side table, perhaps to be used for resting cocktails. They usually have four short but wide legs providing stability and ease of mobility. Your average ottoman is almost always firmer than a pouf, and even if the plush pouf in your living room feels sturdy, it’s probably not the best surface for your early-evening glass of wine. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary cocktail ottomans from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Ottomans can be used as seats, footstools or for storage.
- 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.
- Did the Ottoman Empire have art?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Ottoman Empire had incredible works of art that have a distinctive flair and are well-regarded around the globe. The Ottoman Empire lasted from roughly about 1300 to 1923 and was a dominant culture for a time. From tapestries to mosaics, detailed jewelry to dramatic paintings, the Ottoman Empire was an era of fantastic works of art that were influenced by a vast variety of cultures. Shop a collection of Ottoman Empire art from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is an ottoman a coffee table?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Typically, an ottoman is not a coffee table. An ottoman is a small cushioned seat without a back or arm rests. You can shop a collection of vintage and contemporary ottomans from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021If you do not have a coffee table, an ottoman tray is a great way to make an ottoman more functional and turn it into a coffee table. It is important for the tray shape to mirror the shape of the ottoman and the size should be bigger than half the dimensions of the ottoman.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Footrests are called ottomans due to their origins. Traders from Turkey in the Ottoman Empire introduced footrests to Europe during the late 18th century. On 1stDibs, find a range of ottomans.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021There is no difference - the term Ottoman and Turkish are interchangeable when talking about rugs.- 1stDibs ExpertMay 21, 2019
The difference between a hassock and an ottoman is that a hassock does not have storage, and an ottoman does. Both pieces can be large or small and have legs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024The use of an ottoman in a bedroom is largely the same as it is in a living room. A person may place an ottoman in front of a lounge chair or accent chair used for reading in the bedroom, or they might position it at the foot of the bed or against the wall so that it can serve as a bench. An ottoman with a hinged top and a hidden inner compartment may serve as storage furniture for bedding, pillows, clothing, shoes or accessories. Shop a large selection of ottomans on 1stDibs.
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