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American Victorian High Chair
American Victorian High Chair

American Victorian High Chair

Located in Queens, NY

American Victorian child's high chair with slat back.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Children's Furniture

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Baby High Chair
Antique Victorian Baby High Chair

Antique Victorian Baby High Chair

Located in North Palm Beach, FL

An Antique Victorian Era Baby High Chair, a charming and authentic piece that harks back to a

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe
Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe

Victorian 1840 Hoop Back Windsor Chair High Wycombe

By S.H. Glenister

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Rare fully stamped Victorian 1840 hoop back Windsor chair High Wycombe. Beautiful patina

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Elm

Raj Chair Metal Clad Over Teak Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard
Raj Chair Metal Clad Over Teak Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

Raj Chair Metal Clad Over Teak Handcrafted in India by Stephanie Odegard

By Stephanie Odegard Collection

Located in New York, NY

). “Raj” is derived from the Sanskrit 'rajya' (“rule”). Our Raj chair was inspired by a Victorian High

Category

2010s Indian Other Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Victorian High-Backed Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Victorian High-Backed Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Victorian High-Backed Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant pair of mid-century high-back chairs featuring a refined silhouette and comfortable

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

American High Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Peacock Form Side Chair
American High Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Peacock Form Side Chair

American High Victorian Art Nouveau Carved Peacock Form Side Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

chair, from the cocked neck to the double layered feathers surrounding the edge, tons of defined

Category

Early 20th Century American High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Chair
Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Chair

Antique Victorian Carved Walnut Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Victorian antique carved walnut chair having a beautiful carved detail to the top, shaped back with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Unusual Victorian Antique Baby's High Chair
Antique Unusual Victorian Antique Baby's High Chair

Antique Unusual Victorian Antique Baby's High Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Unusual antique Victorian baby’s high chair having a shaped top rail supported by six turned

Category

Antique 19th Century English Side Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Hall Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Antique Victorian carved mahogany hall chair having a lovely carved shaped top, solid mahogany

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Other

FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN
FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN

FINE ANTIQUE CARVED ViCTORIAN BURGERMEISTER CHAIR 17TH CENTURY JACOBEAN DESIGN

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

exquisitely made Antique Victorian circa 1870 Burgermeister chair based on a 17th Jacobean design Please note

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian
Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian

Near Pair of Antique Carved Temple Chairs, Burmese, Decor, Colonial, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

chair, dating to the early Victorian period, circa 1850. Utterly fascinating carved chairs, with

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century East Asian High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

ANTiQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR

ANTiQUE VICTORIAN RESTORED HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER OFFICE DESK CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Condition wise, the chair has been washed back hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Quality Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Side Chair
Quality Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Side Chair

Quality Antique Victorian Carved Rosewood Side Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality Victorian carved rosewood side chair with a rosewood framed back and a beautifully carved

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Other

Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers
Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers

Our Signature Victorian Porters Chair in Hand Dyed Leathers

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

This is. A pair of our Victorian Porters chairs that we craft to order on a bespoke basis. The

Category

2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame
Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame

Small Antique Victorian Nursing Chair circa 1860 Carved Hardwood Frame

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

chair with velour upholstery. A nicely made genuine Victorian antique, it is as mentioned a nursing

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair
Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair

Victorian Hand Carved Hardwood Spoon Medallion Back Occasional Dining Chair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this handmade original Victorian spoon or medallion back dining

Category

Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Exquisite Quality Victorian 1860 Hardwood & Leather Dining Chairs After Gillows
Exquisite Quality Victorian 1860 Hardwood & Leather Dining Chairs After Gillows

Exquisite Quality Victorian 1860 Hardwood & Leather Dining Chairs After Gillows

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

England Mahogany framed dining chairs after Gillows These chairs are honestly the finest quality, they

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS 4
FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS 4

FOUR FiNE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN GREEN LEATHER HARDWOOD CHESTERFIELD DINING CHAIRS 4

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

lightly restored Victorian Chesterfield green Heritage leather dining chairs with mahogany frames Please

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

SUBLIME PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORiAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ORNATELY CARVED SIDE CHAIRS
SUBLIME PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORiAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ORNATELY CARVED SIDE CHAIRS

SUBLIME PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORiAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ORNATELY CARVED SIDE CHAIRS

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian hand carved Thomas Chippendale style side chairs in heavy mahogany circa 1880 Please note the

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

FOUR ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LION CARVED DiNING CHAIRS PART OF A SUITE
FOUR ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LION CARVED DiNING CHAIRS PART OF A SUITE

FOUR ANTIQUE VICTORIAN FLAMED HARDWOOD LION CARVED DiNING CHAIRS PART OF A SUITE

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, exceptionally rare suite of four Victorian Circa 1860-1880 hand carved Library Dining chairs depicting Lion's

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfighting armchair with

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Six Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Six Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs with Claw & Ball Feet

Six Victorian 1880 Walnut Shepherds Crook Dining Chairs with Claw & Ball Feet

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

dining chairs with Claw & Ball feet and Shepherds crook curved arms Please note the delivery fee

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR
FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR

FINE ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OXBLOOD LEATHER CAPTAINS SWIVEL CHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

handmade in England circa 1880 Oxblood leather Chesterfield captains chair with period oak base that

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Very Rare Set of Six Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC
Very Rare Set of Six Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC

Very Rare Set of Six Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and important suite of six original Victorian

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Renaissance Style 19th Century Carved Mahogany Corner Chair
Italian Renaissance Style 19th Century Carved Mahogany Corner Chair

Italian Renaissance Style 19th Century Carved Mahogany Corner Chair

Located in Toledo, OH

Italian Renaissance style carved mahogany corner chair. High reliefs of angels and griffins. Top of

Category

20th Century Unknown High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Beautiful Set Of Six Victorian Carved Oak  Dining Chairs
Beautiful Set Of Six Victorian Carved Oak  Dining Chairs

Beautiful Set Of Six Victorian Carved Oak Dining Chairs

Located in Crawley, GB

chairs made in the Jacobean manor . A set of six late Victorian dark oak high back dining chairs of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Ornate Carved Antique Italian Throne Chairs with Griffins / Dragons
Pair of Ornate Carved Antique Italian Throne Chairs with Griffins / Dragons

Pair of Ornate Carved Antique Italian Throne Chairs with Griffins / Dragons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

walnut, Italian high back throne chairs . These are pure art furniture from every angle, the old

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price These chairs are large and super

Category

Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

ANTIQUE RESTORED ViCTORIAN PERIOD CIRCA 1880 WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE RESTORED ViCTORIAN PERIOD CIRCA 1880 WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE RESTORED ViCTORIAN PERIOD CIRCA 1880 WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored, hand dyed, Victorian Circa 1880-1900 Wingback armchair with Porcelain castors to the rear and

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Armchairs
Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Armchairs

Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Walnut Club Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique Victorian circa 1880 hand made in

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

English Oak Bobbin Corner Chair
English Oak Bobbin Corner Chair

English Oak Bobbin Corner Chair

Located in Faversham, GB

A superb oversized Victorian bobbin corner chair in oak with a freshly upholstered calico seat

Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Corner Chairs

Materials

Calico, Oak

Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Hand Carved Walnut Club Armchairs
Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Hand Carved Walnut Club Armchairs

Antique Victorian Pair of Claw & Ball Feet Hand Carved Walnut Club Armchairs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Antique Victorian circa 1880 hand made in

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Our Signature Hooded Porters Chair
Our Signature Hooded Porters Chair

Our Signature Hooded Porters Chair

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

Such a beautiful and striking piece. Our hooded Victorian Porters chair certainly holds court and

Category

2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech

M C Home Custom "Provence" lounge chair
M C Home Custom "Provence" lounge chair

M C Home Custom "Provence" lounge chair

$2,750Sale Price / item|44% Off

M C Home Custom "Provence" lounge chair

By Foley & Cox

Located in Hudson, NY

Stunning French upholstered club chair shown in dark mahogany. Custom finishes also available in

Category

2010s American High Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Carved Oak Chairs set of 6
Carved Oak Chairs set of 6

Carved Oak Chairs set of 6

Located in Pueblo, CO

Stunning Set of 6 Victorian Oak Carved Chairs from Belgium, 1880s oak leaf carved Oak chairs with

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian High Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

SUBLIME ANTiQUE HOWARD & SON'S WILLIAM MORRIS HARDWOOD FRAMED WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
SUBLIME ANTiQUE HOWARD & SON'S WILLIAM MORRIS HARDWOOD FRAMED WINGBACK ARMCHAIR

SUBLIME ANTiQUE HOWARD & SON'S WILLIAM MORRIS HARDWOOD FRAMED WINGBACK ARMCHAIR

By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

open Howard Chairs Limited, the company operating from Lyme St continue to make high quality sofas and

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs
Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs

Pair of English Mahogany Hall Chairs

Located in Faversham, GB

A pair of Victorian hall chairs in mahogany with shield backs complemented by decorative molded

Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane
Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane

Rare Beautiful Thonet High Back Armchair No 6351 , Black, Cane

By Thonet, Michael Thonet

Located in Miami, FL

Original cane and black finish, stamped Thonet. Beautiful lines.

Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of 19thC Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Pair of 19thC Carved Walnut Side Chairs

Pair of 19thC Carved Walnut Side Chairs

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of 19thC Carved Walnut Side Chairs with leaf carved backs and tapering leg supports - 18"w x

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

PAiR OF ANTIQUE ENGLISH ELM WINDSOR STICK BACK CHAIRS STAMPED LEA HALL INFANTRY
PAiR OF ANTIQUE ENGLISH ELM WINDSOR STICK BACK CHAIRS STAMPED LEA HALL INFANTRY

PAiR OF ANTIQUE ENGLISH ELM WINDSOR STICK BACK CHAIRS STAMPED LEA HALL INFANTRY

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

English Elm circa 1860-1880 Windsor stick back chairs stamped to the base LED and signed what looks like

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Windsor Chairs

Materials

Elm

Quality Pair of Antique Mahogany Side Chairs
Quality Pair of Antique Mahogany Side Chairs

Quality Pair of Antique Mahogany Side Chairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

Quality pair of antique mahogany Victorian side chairs having very attractive expertly carved

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Other

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Victorian High Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal victorian high chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and oak, every victorian high chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a victorian high chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each victorian high chair bearing Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made victorian high chair over the years, but those crafted by Chesterfield, Howard & Sons Ltd and Howard and Sons are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Victorian High Chair?

The average selling price for a victorian high chair at 1stDibs is $2,229, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $26,893 for the 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 Victorian High Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a Victorian chair, focus on the frame rather than the upholstery, which might have been replaced over the years. Look under the seat and on the legs for maker's marks. If you find any, conduct online research to determine if the manufacturer was active and producing chairs similar to yours during the Victorian era, which lasted from the 1830s through the turn of the 20th century. Some chairmakers who were active at the time include Chesterfield, Charles Hindley & Sons, Heywood-Wakefield Co., Howard & Sons and Jacob and Josef Kohn. Should you be unable to locate any markings, you can examine the characteristics of your chair to determine if it reflects the Victorian style. Easily recognizable, Victorian furniture is regal, ornate and luxurious. It often features curved lines, stately proportions and highly detailed geometric and floral embellishments. A certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can also aid you in the identification process. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse assortment of Victorian chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    High-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.