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What are wingback chairs called?

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What are wingback chairs called?
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
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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
Category

Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Reupholstered Sage Green Scandinavian Wingback Chair
By Parker Knoll, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
cozying up by the fireplace- this charming vintage wingback chair packs plenty of comfort into a stylish
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood

1970s, Danish wingback chair, original upholstery, green furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish wingback chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

English 19th C. Hide/Jaguar Green Mohair Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 19th Century English wingback chairs have been refreshed using new off-white hide and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hide, Mohair, Mahogany

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

Great Quality Century Green Leather Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Century Furniture
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a great time-worn Century leather wingchair and ottoman. The chair features naturally
Category

Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

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