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High Back Adirondack Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
White painted High Back Adirondack chair.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Wood, Paint
Pair of Postmodern High Back Black Metal Side Chairs in Boucle 1980s Vintage 70s
Located in London, GB
Pair of strictly minimal chairs from the 1980s with boucle seat upholstery giving a contrast of
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 49.61 in W 14.57 in D 17.72 in
1970's Brown Velvet Tufted Chrome High Back Parsons Dining Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Design Institute America, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
What's more 70's legit than tufted brown chevron velour? These aluminum leg parsons dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
especially visible in the gently curved back legs. The high back is flared, giving the chair an elegant
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.49 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
of the chairs, which is especially visible in the gently curved back legs. The high backs with
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 44.49 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Set of 4 Brutalist Mid-Century Oak Dining Room Chairs, 70's
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
These chairs have a unique and distinct design characteristic of the 1970s. They are crafted from
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Set 4 Mid century 1970’s high back dining chairs by Schreiber
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
. The Company was one of the biggest names in furniture in the 70s, rivalling G Plan and other well
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
4 Green Omkstak Stackable Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 70s
By Bieffeplast, Rodney Kinsman
Located in Padova, IT
seen in the images, the chairs retain a high gloss finish and look fantastic.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
3 Yellow Omkstak Stackable Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast 70s
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Padova, IT
seen in the images, the chairs retain a high gloss finish and look fantastic.
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
Wonderful Pair Pucci Barrel Back Rolling Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding pair of Milo baughman style rolling lounge chairs. The Pucci inspired woven fabric is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 23.5 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
Postmodern Omkstack Chairs by Rodney Kinsman for Bieffeplast, Italy 70s Set of 4
By Rodney Kinsman, Bieffeplast
Located in Lucija, SI
Padova in the 70s.
Tubular steel chromed frame, seat and back rest of moulded sheet steel coated with
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 25.2 in
Rare Pair of Valentino Wicker Chairs, 1970s
Located in Southampton, NY
" high
26.75" arm height
19" seat height
24" x 24" x 7" thick cushion
Condition: One chair back
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wicker
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
chair S 43 in 1933. More than 70 years later, Gebrüder T 1819 delivered more of the S 43 chairs as an
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
6 Chairs Style : Art Deco , Materials: Leather and wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs in leather and wood.
Art Deco
The back of the chair forms the word Munich
Year 1900
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs in leather and wood.
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
The back of the chair forms the
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 16.15 in
Pair of Slipper Chairs by Burov Paris
By Burov
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of 70s slipper chairs by Sieges Burov Paris. The chairs have new seat and back cushions and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Gold Ochre Fabric ‘Brasilia’ Lounge Chair by Schmieder, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Echt, NL
and textures.
We reupholstered the chair with a high quality ochre/gold colored velvet.
We offer a
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.38 in W 33.47 in D 33.08 in
Tarantino Lounge Chair in Brown Fabric with Black Gold Legs
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 70’s; a decade that changed our culture forever
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Tarantino Lounge Chair in Beige Fabric with Black Gold Legs
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 70’s; a decade that changed our culture forever
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Tarantino Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric with Black Gold Legs
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 70’s; a decade that changed our culture forever
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Tarantino Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric with Black Gold Legs
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 70’s; a decade that changed our culture forever
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Tarantino Lounge Chair in Green Fabric with Black Gold Legs
By Lorenza Bozzoli, Ghidini 1961
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soft and welcoming, this sofa is inspired by the 70’s; a decade that changed our culture forever
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lucite and Chrome Architectural Side Chairs Attributed to Charles Hollis Jones
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in North Miami, FL
These unusual square pair of lucite side chairs have high box arms with a slab of clear lucite as
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 22 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
gone by.
.
The two cushions on the seat and back have been reupholstered with a high quality beige
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
Italian Black Leather Side Dining Desk Chairs Postmodern Pair, circa 1970s
Located in New York, NY
A pair of '70s Italian Postmodern black leather and high-gloss metal chairs, circa 1970s, Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 38 in W 16.5 in D 19.88 in
Vintage Spanish Revival Oak Pair of Chairs with Tooled Cognac Faux Leather Seat
By Artes De Mexico Internacionales, SA
Located in Topeka, KS
seat cushions and backs, and an intricately carved designs on fronts of the high stretcher under the
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Spanish Colonial Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 23 in
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
the 70’s, they were manufactured by Fritz Hansen, until 2004 when Swiss manufacturer “Vitra” took over
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chairs, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
By Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, versus the popular European design styles of the 1960s and 70's. His style was called "sensual minimalism
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
H 34.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Ward Bennett for Brickel Black Ash Scissor Lounge Chair, Red Wool Bouclé, 1984
By Ward Bennett
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design styles of the 1960s and 70's. His style was called "sensual minimalism" for his blending of
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
H 34.5 in W 24.5 in D 29 in
Gastone Rinaldi RIMA Vintage Chrome Tubular Cantilever Upholstered Dining Chairs
By RIMA, Gastone Rinaldi
Located in North Miami, FL
cantilever. These are from the 70's. They have a unique fluid form of tubular curved bars that are very
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Nickel
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 23 in
1950, Charles and Ray Eames, Set of Four DKR Chairs Red Leather Bikinis
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
modern, Space Age, Midcentury Design, Postwar, Sixties, Seventies, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33.47 in W 18.9 in D 14.97 in
Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Kensington, MD
Set of 6 Vintage Fritz Hansen Oxford Chairs in New Blue & White Ikat, 70’s
Additional
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 49.5 in W 18.5 in D 24 in
Customizable S 43 PVF Cantilever Armchair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
chair S 43 in 1933. More than 70 years later, Gebrüder T 1819 delivered more of the S 43 chairs as an
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of "Concha" Armchairs by Carlo Hauner & Martin Eisler, Brasil, 1955
By Forma, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Echt, NL
of the frame and the smoothly shaped armrests and back give the chairs a light and elegant appearance
Category
20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
MCM Mauve Hopsacking & Chrome Tubular Chairs by Peter Protzman for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Peter Protzmann
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Mid-Century Modern original mauve hopsacking & chrome tubular pair of chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.25 in D 27 in
Pr. Wrought Iron Metal Mesh Garden Patio Poolside Chairs by Woodard c. 1950/70's
By Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in New York, NY
Pr. vintage high back metal garden, patio, poolside, wrought iron and metal mesh chairs by Woodard
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 36.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
1935, Bas Van Pelt Rope Slung Rare High Back Comfortable Armchair
By Bas Van Pelt
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
, 60s, 70s, 60’s, 70’s, Verner Panton, Joe Colombo, Pierre Paulin, Osvaldo Borsani, Eero Saarinen, Eero
Category
Early 20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Raffia, Oak
Set of 2 High Black Lacquered "Peggy" Arm Chairs by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti
By Giorgetti S.p.A., Umberto Asnago
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Set of 2 high back lacquered lounge chairs "Peggy" by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy 1990s
Category
1990s European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 46.46 in W 32.68 in D 27.56 in
Vladimir Kagan Erica Chaise Lounge Chair in Mohair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in San Diego, CA
kept in his own home, the chaise effortlessly cradles the back and supports the head with its sculpted
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Acrylic, Mohair
Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Furniture Seating Chairs with Teak Table
By Russell Woodard
Located in Cumberland, RI
allow for comfortable seating for six with 4 dining style chairs and 2 High Back Arm Chairs. Perfect
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Wrought Iron
Rastad & Relling 'Bambi' 56/2 Lounge Chair in Solid Walnut 1956 for Fjordfiesta
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Tilburg, NL
, current production.
Lounge chair in solid walnut or oak with a seat and back in embroidered leather.
The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 26.78 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Lot of Four Chairs in Steel and Alcantara in the Style of Romeo Rega, 1970s
By Romeo Rega
Located in taranto, IT
Lot of four splendid original chairs from the 70s made in the style of romeo rega, with chromed
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Italien Wooden Rattan Set of 2 Sofas and Chair, Italy 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
very high quality. The rounded corners of the sofas and the chair emphasise the bright italian style
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Rattan, Birch, Upholstery
H 20.08 in W 58.27 in D 33.08 in
De Sede Ds46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
upholstered in soft, strong buffalo leather. The deep seats and high backs ensure ultimate comfort, while the
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Bore leather armchair by Noboru Nakamura
By IKEA, Noboru Nakamura
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
linen cover on the back is solid. The light chrome frame is on wheels and gives the chair a high level
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
bucket-style seat, creating an undulating silhouette when used together. The deep seats and high backs
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Matteo Grassi Korium KM 3/1 Leather Armchair by Tito Agnoli
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
back and seat cushions has a beautiful structure, is soft and undamaged. The side and back parts, made
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede Ds46 Sectional Sofa-Livingroomset in Buffalo Leather, Switzerland 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Almelo, NL
upholstered in soft, strong buffalo leather. The deep seats and high backs ensure ultimate comfort, while the
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 27.96 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
1970s Fred Lowen for Tessa Black Leather & Teak T4 Sofa
By Fred Lowen, Florence Knoll, TESSA Furniture Co, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
70s sofas over the years, and this T4 model is one of the most comfortable. The scoop style and high
Category
Vintage 1970s Australian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather, Rope, Teak
Diptych Oil Painting by Jan Saether
Located in Los Angeles, CA
inches high x 1.50 inches projection from the wall.
Each paitning is 26 inches high x 22 inches wide
Category
Vintage 1980s American Aesthetic Movement Paintings
Materials
Canvas
Centerpiece, Sign Gallia, in Silver Plated, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900
By Gallia
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
collection takes its name from a tin alloy of enormous importance in its time.
With its name harkening back
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Metal
H 5.12 in W 19.69 in D 10.63 in
Scandinavian Modern Solid Teak Rectangular Coffee Table Style of Westnofa Norway
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Ingmar Relling who is best known for his famous seating piece, the high-backed Siesta chair. This
Category
20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
H 18.5 in W 51.5 in D 27 in
Monumental Chandelier Art Nouveau Glass Daum Nancy attributed to Louis majorelle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
death of his father, back to Nancy to take over the family business. By 1890, he left the reproductions
Category
Vintage 1910s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Bronze
H 55.12 in Dm 35.44 in
Big Pair of Candelabras, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Sign, Christofle 2825098
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
in France. Christofle's origins date back to 1830, when the jeweler Charles Christofle assumed
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Candelabras
Materials
Metal
3 Centerpieces, Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, France, 1900, Sign:Christofle
By Christofle
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
3 pieces Christofle
Measures: Big Centerplace
65 cm (24.80 inch) long x 18 (7.08) High x 39
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Centerpieces
Materials
Crystal, Bronze
H 7.09 in W 25.6 in D 15.36 in
Vase, Sign: Charder, Le Verre ( Flowers Peonies ) with application, France, 1927
By Charder
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
friend of Charles Schneider.
Initially they made high quality cameo vases and lamps, but the war in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Nouveau Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Charder, Le Verre ( Lavender plant ), France, 1927
By Charder
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
friend of Charles Schneider.
Initially they made high quality cameo vases and lamps, but the war in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Charder ( Rosaces Decoration ), France, 1927
By Charder
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
friend of Charles Schneider.
Initially they made high quality cameo vases and lamps, but the war in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Charder ( Seaweed Decoration ), France, 1927
By Charder
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
friend of Charles Schneider.
Initially they made high quality cameo vases and lamps, but the war in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
Vase, Sign: Charder, ( Ferns Decoration ), France, 1927
By Charder
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
friend of Charles Schneider.
Initially they made high quality cameo vases and lamps, but the war in
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Glass
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70s High Back Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of 70s high back chairs available for sale. Frequently made of fabric, plastic and foam, all 70s high back chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 204 antique and vintage 70s high back chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 9 modern editions to choose from as well. 70s high back chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. 70s high back chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but mid-century modern, modern and Art Nouveau styles are often sought at 1stDibs. 70s high back chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Michel Ducaroy, Christofle and De Sede are consistently popular.
How Much are 70s High Back Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,290, while they’re typically $214 on the low end and $400,000 highest priced.
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 70s High Back Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was 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 explains why the wingback is so 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 and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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