Antique Wingback Sofa
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 19th Century French Régence Antique Wingback Sofa
Brass
19th Century Antique Wingback Sofa
Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century English High Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Wingback Sofa
Fabric, Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather, Mahogany
1920s American Federal Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather, Wood
18th Century and Earlier Antique Wingback Sofa
Tapestry, Velvet
1850s French Louis Philippe Antique Wingback Sofa
Glass, Wood, Oak
19th Century British Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather, Walnut
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Sofa
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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Wingback Sofa
Sterling Silver
Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Wingback Sofa
Mirror, Giltwood
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wingback Sofa
Spruce
19th Century British Georgian Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century English Antique Wingback Sofa
Gold
1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Wingback Sofa
Porcelain
20th Century American Art Nouveau Antique Wingback Sofa
Glass
Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Wingback Sofa
Bronze
19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Sofa
Bronze
Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Wingback Sofa
Brass
18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wingback Sofa
Walnut
Early 20th Century Japanese Antique Wingback Sofa
Metal
19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Wingback Sofa
Giltwood, Tapestry
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Sofa
Crystal, Bronze
20th Century French Antique Wingback Sofa
Enamel, Gold
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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Wingback Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century Antique Wingback Sofa
Brass
18th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Sofa
Wood
Early 20th Century European Antique Wingback Sofa
Velvet
Late 18th Century English Antique Wingback Sofa
Mahogany, Fabric
Early 20th Century French Antique Wingback Sofa
Cotton, Muslin, Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Louis XIII Antique Wingback Sofa
1880s English Country Antique Wingback Sofa
Velvet, Wood
19th Century French Antique Wingback Sofa
Walnut, Cotton
1860s English Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather
1650s English British Colonial Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Belle Époque Antique Wingback Sofa
Oak, Mohair, Naugahyde
19th Century British Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather, Mahogany
1920s English Chesterfield Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather
1920s French Art Deco Antique Wingback Sofa
Teak
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century British George III Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Sofa
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Sofa
Upholstery, Fruitwood
19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather
Early 20th Century English Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather
Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Velvet, Mahogany
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Sofa
Walnut, Upholstery
Late 19th Century English Antique Wingback Sofa
Muslin, Upholstery, Wood
1860s English Victorian Antique Wingback Sofa
Upholstery
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Sofa
Wood
Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Wingback Sofa
Chenille, Wood, Walnut
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Wingback Sofa
Fabric, Upholstery
1920s English Art Deco Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather
19th Century French Antique Wingback Sofa
19th Century French Antique Wingback Sofa
Early 1900s Queen Anne Antique Wingback Sofa
19th Century Belgian Antique Wingback Sofa
Leather, Wood
18th Century and Earlier French Antique Wingback Sofa
Walnut, Muslin, Upholstery
Early 20th Century American Antique Wingback Sofa
Early 20th Century English Antique Wingback Sofa
Mahogany
1920s English Queen Anne Antique Wingback Sofa
Early 20th Century American Antique Wingback Sofa
Early 20th Century American Antique Wingback Sofa
Reed
Early 20th Century American Antique Wingback Sofa
Reed
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Wingback Sofa
Early 20th Century American Antique Wingback Sofa
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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.
- What is a wingback sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A wingback sofa or chair has extensions from the back that wrap around the sides partially creating a sort of wing that branches out of the back. Often the wings extend down and then form the arms of the chair or sofa, but not always. Shop a collection of wingback furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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