Swedish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair with Stained Wood Legs, Sweden, circa 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Mid-Century Modern is to-the-point and no-nonsense, much like the straightforward interior style, which championed notions of functionality, ease and modern simplicity. This characte...
Fabric, Wood
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen.
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen.
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen.
Sheepskin, Beech
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1940s Italianate Mahogany and Sage Linen Upholstery Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired design with Italian flair, this fully restored sculptural wing chair has exposed and carved mahogany elements with saber back legs, fluted apron with recessed and beaded fro...
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
1940s Fritz Hansen Style Wing Back Lounge Chair with Mocha Brown Leather
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish modern wing back chair most likely manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in Denmark in the period 1930-1950s The comfortable chair is upholstered with mocha brown leather with pat...
Leather, Beech
1940s Unique Large Wing Chair in Wool Boucle, Restored
Located in Praha, CZ
- made in Czechoslovakia - quality wool boucle from Romo - Made of beechwood and walnut veneer
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Walnut
1940s Restored Wing Armchair in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered
Fabric, Wood
Otto Schulz 1940s Sheepskin Swedish Wing Chair
By Otto Schulz
Located in London, England
Otto Schulz Wing chair, c1940s An imposing and impressive wing chair from Swedish master designer Otto Schulz, produced by hiss own company Boet in Gothenburg Sweden in the 1940s.
Sheepskin, Elm
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing-Back Chair with Stained Beech Legs, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Simplicity, functionality, and elegance - these are the basic aspects of Danish design and accordingly, of this sophisticated wing-back chair. This unique model is a great representa...
Fabric, Wood
Great pair of 1940's/60's chinoiserie decorated wing chairs
Located in Sleepy Hollow, NY
A very chic pair of mid century Asian style chinoiserie decorated wing chairs newly re-upholsterd in high quality raw silk by Nancy Corzine.The color is trieste / tobacco Down cushio...
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Wing Chair
By Frits Henningsen
Located in London, England
1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Frits Henningsen, produced in Denmark.
Wool, Beech
Pair 1940s Wing Chairs In A Colorful & Overscaled Houndstooth
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the 1960s Carnaby Street ethos of unexpected patterns on traditional forms, these wing chairs are wonderfully unexpected. Newly reupholstered in a vintage brown, gray, go...
Wool, Upholstery
Pair 1940s Wing Chairs In A Colorful & Overscaled Houndstooth
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired by the 1960s Carnaby Street ethos of unexpected patterns on traditional forms, these wing chairs are wonderfully unexpected. Newly reupholstered in a vintage brown, gray, go...
Wool, Upholstery
1940's Low Back Wing/Occasional Chair
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized mahogany legs, upholstered in Scalamandre
silk with antique brass stud detailing.
Pair of 1940's Wing Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated wing back chairs with
button backs and light tufting. Chairs
have ebonized mahogany legs and nickel
stud detailing.
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940’s
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1940’S In muslin ready to upholster H: 42 D: 30 W: 31.5 in.
Wrought Iron
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Wing Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Christian Sorensen
Located in London, England
1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by Christian Sorensen & Co.
Bouclé, Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Danish cabinetmaker - wing chair c1940s. Angular wing chair by an anonymous Danish cabinetmaker dating from the 1940s.
Sheepskin, Beech
Fritz Hansen Large Highback Wing Chair, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Fritz Hansen large highback wing chair in shearling fabric. Denmark, circa 1940-1949.
Upholstery
Pair of 1940's High Back WIng Chairs in Teal
Located in New York, NY
Stylized wing chairs with high back design.
Upholstered in wool/silk teal sharkskin
fabric. Has antique brass studs, and
ebonized walnut legs with brass
...
Carl-Axel Acking Swedish Wing Chair, 1940s
By Elias Svedberg
Located in London, England
Carl-Axel Acking Wing chair, 1940s Rarely seen imposing wing chair from the Pioneer of the Swedish modern movement: Carl-Axel Acking.
Wool, Mahogany
Carl-Axel Acking Swedish Wing Chair, 1940s
By Carl-Axel Acking
Located in London, England
Carl-Axel Acking Wing chair, 1940s Rarely seen imposing wing chair from the Pioneer of the Swedish modern movement: Carl-Axel Acking.
Wool, Mahogany
Pair of 1940s faux bamboo wing back chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of stylish 1940s high back wing chairs with faux bamboo legs.
Pair Uncommon 1940s Georgian Modern Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of golden velvet wingback chairs. Georgian style wings with modern square dowel mahogany front legs and long raked saber mahogany back legs. Down filled seat cushion an...
Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Large Sheepskin Wing Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in London, England
High-backed vintage armchair in the manner of Flemming Lassen, produced in Denmark sometime between 1940-1950. The legs are stained beechwood and the chair has been completely recond...
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Fritz Hansen 1940s Sheepskin Wing Chairs
By Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Pair of Fritz Hansen Model 1672 wing chairs Large wing chairs produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen.
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Christian Sorensen 1940s Danish Boucle Wing Chairs
By Christian Sorensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
1940s vintage wing chair in the manner of Fritz Hansen, produced in Copenhagen by Christian Sorensen & Co.
Bouclé, Beech
Pair of Uncommon 1940s Georgian Modern Wing Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon pair of golden velvet wingback chairs. Georgian style wings with modern square dowel mahogany front legs and long raked saber mahogany back legs. Down filled seat cushion an...
Mahogany, Velvet, Upholstery
1940´s Pair of Wing Armchairs, solid oak, black wool - France
Located in Girona, Girona
Pair of wing armchairs, solid French polished oak, new black wool upholstery. France, circa 1940.
Wool, Oak
Custom Made 1940s Style Boucle Wing Chair
Located in London, England
Dagmar design custom-made upholstered range A custom made wing chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The frames are hand-bui...
Bouclé, Beech
1940s Pair of Large Wing Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Suitable for new upholstery - Springs in good condition - Chairs are sturdy and stable - Height of seat 39 cm.
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Swedish Lamb Leather Wing Chairs Armchairs
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
Exquisite in their condition for their age, great patina to arm rests showing their antique age, they look quite modern. From the estate of a local judge. A rare find in this conditi...
Leather
Pair Of 1940s Low-Arm Wing Chairs With Flamestitch Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Stylish variation of the traditional wingback chair, in the manner of Grosfeld House. Low arms, and subtle carving on the mahogany legs, complement the pink, white, tan and gray fla...
Mahogany, Upholstery
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H 38.59 in W 35.44 in D 41.34 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A 1940s Danish Cabinetmaker wing back lounge chair with beautiful curves.
Sheepskin
1940s Regence Wing Back Arm Chair & Ottoman In Camel Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Twentieth century recreation of a classic Regence bergere with exaggerated wingback. The seat is quite comfortable and is almost wide enough for two. The camel velvet upholstery is s...
Velvet
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H 42 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Danish Wing Back Armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wing back armchair in the style of Mogens Lassen, Denmark, c. 1940’s Measures: H 42, W 31.5, D 30 in. Original upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
Sculptural Pair Of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and unusual pair of wing chairs with curvaceous lines. The original upholstery is skirted, but the brass inlaid mahogany legs are quite nice in their own right. Wonderful ...
Brass
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