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What is the purpose of a wingback chair?

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What is the purpose of a wingback chair?
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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
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1960s Wingback Sofa
By Bovenkamp
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Only active in the 1950s and 1960s, the Dutch furniture company Bovenkamp left its mark with its furniture's solid, hardwood construction and clean, sculptural lines, clearly influen...
Category

20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Wood

Hardy Wingback Sofa by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hardy wingback sofa by Dare Studio, 2011 Dimensions: H 125 x D 88 x W 145 cm Materials: American
Category

2010s British Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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

English Thomas Lloyd Cigar Leather Wingback Chesterfield Settee
By Thomas Lloyd
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous English wingback chesterfield settee sofa featuring a cigar leather tufted upholstery hand
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Settees

Materials

Brass

"Bovenkamp" Wingback Sofa Design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Delft, NL
"Bovenkamp" Wingback sofa design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s The wingback sofa, designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Wing Wingback Sofa by Adrian Pearsall in orange fabric
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Berlin, DE
Lightly wing sofa by Adrian Pearsall with two arm rests. Including new upholstery according to your wishes. You can choose the fabric and color. Or take it as it is and ask for a low...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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