What is a boucle accent chair?

A bouclé accent chair is a chair that features a specific type of upholstery called bouclé. It is a combination of looped and woven wool that has a soft, cozy feel. The word "bouclé" means curl in French and refers to the looping wool fibers that make up the upholstery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bouclé accent chairs.

What era is a wingback chair from?

Wingback chairs emerged during the 17th-century era. The wings on classic wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose, or did, when they were 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 explanation is why the wingback is 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. Shop a selection of wingback chairs on 1stDibs.

Where should a wingback chair be placed?

There is no hard and fast rule about where a wingback chair should be placed. Historically, people used the large chairs in front of block drafts, and you can continue this tradition in your home. Alternatively, you can place one wherever it fits the layout of your room. To show off the distinctive shape of the chair, it is a good idea to position it somewhere that allows it to be viewed from the sides and back as well as the front. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wingback chairs.

What are wingback chairs called?

Wingback chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, easy chairs or grandfather chairs. However, many people simply call them wingback chairs or wing chairs. The name comes from the two curved wings mounted on the sides of the backrest. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wingback chairs.

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.

Is a wingback chair comfortable?

Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs to playful contemporary adaptations (like the Bear chair by Pierre Yovanovitch, wherein the place of wings are furry ears — a cheeky send-up of Hans Wegner’s iconic mid-century Papa Bear chair). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.

Boucle Chair Wingback

1941 Chair

Rosemary Hallgarten

Fritz Hansen 1582

Kagan Chair And Ottoman

Boucle Fabric

Restored Bar

Vladimir Kagan Boucle

1940s Wood Office Chair

Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wingback, Oak

$8,250 / item

H 37 in W 30.25 in D 34.5 in

Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wingback, Oak

By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wing, Oak, White This Lawrence

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2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Lounge or Wingback Chairs in Cream Bouclé by Melchiorre Bega

$11,130Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 40.56 in W 33.47 in D 39.38 in

Lounge or Wingback Chairs in Cream Bouclé by Melchiorre Bega

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of lounge or wingback chairs in cream DEDAR bouclé by Melchiorre Bega from the 1950. Chairs

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs in Bouclé, Italy 1950s

$12,000 / set

H 45.67 in W 27.96 in D 34.26 in

Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs in Bouclé, Italy 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

chairs apart is their special bouclé upholstery. The light bouclé fabric, characterized by its looped

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Large Wingback Chair in Walnut and New Bouclé Fabric, France, 1930s

$6,950

H 39.38 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in

Large Wingback Chair in Walnut and New Bouclé Fabric, France, 1930s

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Almelo, NL

wingback chair has just been reupholstered with Bouclé wool fabric. It is in perfect condition , minor

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé

$34,400 / set

H 40 in W 32 in D 35 in

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé

By Room and Board, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Stately Post Modern Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback reclining chairs made by American Leather

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1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s

$7,700

H 36.23 in W 30.52 in D 33.08 in

Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

like wood. This beautiful wingback chair is a great representation of the quality and craftsmanship of

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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s

$8,959 / item

H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in

Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

armchair was reupholstered with high-quality boucle fabric. The price is for one chair. We offer two

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner in Soft Cocoa Brown Bouclé

$17,200

H 40 in W 32 in D 35 in

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner in Soft Cocoa Brown Bouclé

By Room and Board, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Stately Post Modern Vladimir Kagan Wingback reclining chair made by American Leather professionally

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1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs

$9,970 / item

H 32.09 in W 31.7 in D 32.09 in

70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

This bespoke, luxurious, wingback lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg

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2010s Portuguese Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Wingback Lounge Chairs, A Pair, ISA Bergamo, 1960's

$10,800Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 29.5 in D 29 in

Italian Wingback Lounge Chairs, A Pair, ISA Bergamo, 1960's

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Culver City, CA

Prepare to have your jaw hit the marble floors—this pair of Italian wingback lounge chairs are

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1960s Oak Wing Chair in Bouclé Upholstery, Czechoslovakia

$1,016

H 41.34 in W 24.81 in D 27.96 in

1960s Oak Wing Chair in Bouclé Upholstery, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered - wooden parts refurbished - height of seat 37 cm.

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

1940s Unique Large Wing Chair in Wool Boucle, Restored

$4,358

H 37.8 in W 33.86 in D 35.04 in

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

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Walnut

Pair of Gianfranco Frattini Model 877 Wing Chairs, Cassina, white boucle C. 1957

$19,310 / set

H 40.16 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in

Pair of Gianfranco Frattini Model 877 Wing Chairs, Cassina, white boucle C. 1957

By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Cassina. The chairs have been fully refurbished and are now presented in a modern Boucle fabric. Winged

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

1940s Restored Wing Armchair in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia

$3,511

H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in

1940s Restored Wing Armchair in Boucle Fabric, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered

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Vintage 1940s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wingback Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Denmark, C. 1950s

$7,500 / set

H 26 in W 34 in D 30 in

Wingback Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Denmark, C. 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

Experience timeless elegance with this set of Scandinavian Modern Wingback Lounges from Denmark

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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Pair American Mid-Century Scroll Lounge / Wingback Chairs, Boucle, Draper Style

$7,850 / set

H 36 in W 31.5 in D 31 in

Pair American Mid-Century Scroll Lounge / Wingback Chairs, Boucle, Draper Style

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair American Mid-Century Scroll Lounge / Wingback Chairs, Boucle, Draper Style Newly recovered

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Tall Wingback Lounge Chair in White Bouclé 1960s

$6,000

H 36.25 in W 28.5 in D 34 in

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Tall Wingback Lounge Chair in White Bouclé 1960s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Troy, MI

Exceptional Mid Century wingback lounge chair in the style of Edward Wormley for Dunbar USA circa

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Bouclé

Pair of Italian Modern Tall Wingback Arm Chairs in Bouclé and Walnut

$7,600 / set

H 41.75 in W 29.5 in D 30.5 in

Pair of Italian Modern Tall Wingback Arm Chairs in Bouclé and Walnut

By Ico Parisi

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Modernist wingback chairs supported by sculptural, walnut feet (circa 1950s, Italy). Stylish design

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

1960's Italian Wingback Chairs

$15,500 / set

H 36.5 in W 25.5 in D 28.5 in

1960's Italian Wingback Chairs

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Sculptural pair of Italian wingback armchairs with great lines and reupholstered in curly white

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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, Wingback, a Pair in Kravet Bouclé

$7,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.2 in W 29.5 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, Wingback, a Pair in Kravet Bouclé

By Gio Ponti

Located in Manhasset, NY

Mid-Century Modern Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, Wingback Chairs, Pair in Kravet Bouclé These finely

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Bouclé Wingback Dining Chair w/ A Feminine Silhouette By Jose De Castro

$2,125 / item

H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in

Bouclé Wingback Dining Chair w/ A Feminine Silhouette By Jose De Castro

Located in NEW YORK, NY

This luxurious and whimsical chair is a beautiful fusion of sophisticated design and delicate

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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Elegant Danish Early 20th Century Oak Wingback Armchair with Bouclé Upholstery

$2,018

H 40.95 in W 22.84 in D 33.47 in

Elegant Danish Early 20th Century Oak Wingback Armchair with Bouclé Upholstery

Located in Alton, GB

maker's intent. Reupholstered in a fresh, contemporary white bouclé, the chair marries heritage with

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Mid-20th Century Danish Neoclassical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s

$6,600

H 42.92 in W 28.15 in D 36.42 in

Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Utrecht, NL

of Denmark and one of its most reputable furniture makers Fritz Hansen. This beautiful wingback chair

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Wingback Lounge Chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s

$1,920

H 42.52 in W 31.5 in D 32.68 in

Wingback Lounge Chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s

Located in Almelo, NL

Wing Back Lounge chair in Reupholstered Bouclé Fabric, Praque 1950s Large midcentury wingback

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paul Boman Wingback Chair in Pearl Bouclé Fabric and Beech, Finland, 1940s

$8,838

H 40.95 in W 35.44 in D 33.86 in

Paul Boman Wingback Chair in Pearl Bouclé Fabric and Beech, Finland, 1940s

By Paul Boman

Located in The Hague, NL

comfortable chair. The chair has been fully reconditioned and newly upholstered in a 'Olympie' bouclé

Category

Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

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Fritz Henningsen Style Wingback Chair

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H 47 in W 29.75 in D 29 in

Fritz Henningsen Style Wingback Chair

By Fritz Heningsen

Located in New London, CT

This vintage Danish wingback chair was originally covered in black leather. It came from a house

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Chairs in Creamy White Boucle

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H 32 in W 18 in D 20 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Wingback Chairs in Creamy White Boucle

By Gio Ponti

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elegant pair of Italian mid-century wingback chairs newly upholstered in Rogers & Goffigon creamy

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool

JPDemeyer Home Collection Wingback Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 100 in W 106 in D 110 in

JPDemeyer Home Collection Wingback Lounge Chair

Located in Sint-Kruis, BE

JPDemeyer Home collection wingback lounge chair burgh island in ivory color wool boucle Stunning

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21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Wingback Chair in Boucle, Denmark 1940

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H 40 in W 34 in D 32 in

Wingback Chair in Boucle, Denmark 1940

Located in Culver City, CA

Wingback Chair Denmark, 1940 High-back lounge chair with sculpted wings, rounded arms, and short

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1940s

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H 40.36 in W 27.96 in D 35.44 in

Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair in Bouclé, Scandinavia ca 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Scandinavian Modernism can be visually described by this beautiful wingback chair: sleek, organic

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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

German Art Deco Wingback Chair in Gray Boucle Fabric, 1925

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H 37.01 in W 31.89 in D 35.44 in

German Art Deco Wingback Chair in Gray Boucle Fabric, 1925

Located in Berlin, DE

This great wingback chair from the 1920s has been completely reupholstered and covered with a high

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Vintage 1920s German Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Dutch Wingback Oak Armchairs in Oak & Bouclé

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H 40.25 in W 30.25 in D 31 in

Dutch Wingback Oak Armchairs in Oak & Bouclé

By Guillerme et Chambron

Located in Austin, TX

Pair of early-mid 20th century Dutch wingback chairs in solid oak with sculptural details

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs, Zanuso Style Grey Boucle

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H 36 in W 29 in D 35 in

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs, Zanuso Style Grey Boucle

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern wingback lounge chairs, Zanuso style grey bouclé Similar in

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

1960's Italian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Ivory Boucle

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H 37.5 in W 26.5 in D 32 in

1960's Italian Modern Wingback Lounge Chair in Rosewood and Ivory Boucle

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Culver City, CA

, understated wingback top and swooping arms, this lounge chair is elegant Italian Modern design at its best

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Wingback Chair by Poul Volther

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H 41 in W 31 in D 31 in

Wingback Chair by Poul Volther

By Poul Volther

Located in Long Island City, NY

We love the clean lines and soft curves of this Danish wingback chair. It is extremely modern, but

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Maple & Co. Wingback Chair, England, circa 1900

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H 41.5 in W 31.75 in D 36.75 in

Maple & Co. Wingback Chair, England, circa 1900

By Maple & Co.

Located in Culver City, CA

Maple & Co. Wingback Chair England circa 1900 Newly upholstered in Alpaca Boucle by Rosemary

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20th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs

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H 44.5 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pair of Queen Anne Style Wingback Chairs

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Queen Anne Style White Boucle Covered Wingback Armchairs, on ebonized cabriole legs. 44.5

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20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Wingback Armchairs in Pierre Frey Wool / Mohair / Alpaca Boucle

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H 45 in W 45 in D 29 in

Pair of Wingback Armchairs in Pierre Frey Wool / Mohair / Alpaca Boucle

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of Wingback Armchairs in Pierre Frey Wool / Mohair / Alpaca Boucle England Circa 1920

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Early 20th Century English George IV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Alpaca, Mohair, Walnut

Large Wingback Lounge Chair in Cream Teddy, Denmark 1960s

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H 39.5 in W 33 in D 38 in

Large Wingback Lounge Chair in Cream Teddy, Denmark 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1960s Danish Modern lounge chair with lines reminiscent of the iconic ‘Papa Bear’ design by

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Wing Chairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Boucle, Italy 1960

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H 42 in W 31 in D 41 in

Wing Chairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Boucle, Italy 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

Wing Chairs in Rosemary Hallgarten Alpaca Boucle Italy, 1960 On wooden legs, newly upholstered in

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Bouclé

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Wing Chair

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H 33.08 in W 29.93 in L 33.08 in

Danish Cabinetmaker 1940s Boucle Wing Chair

Located in London, England

dating from the 1940s. The chair has stained beech legs and has been reupholstered in off-white boucle

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

1960s Restored Wing Back Chair in Boucle Fabric , Czechoslovakia

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H 36.62 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in

1960s Restored Wing Back Chair in Boucle Fabric , Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Beech frame - carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

Mid Century Dunbar Style Wing Back Lounge Chairs in Nubby Boucle, 1960

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H 40 in W 28 in D 27 in

Mid Century Dunbar Style Wing Back Lounge Chairs in Nubby Boucle, 1960

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of high back wing lounge chairs in the style of Dunbar, 1960. Fully restored. Newly

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Austrian Midcentury blue Boucle Armchair by Oswald Haerdtl

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H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 in

Austrian Midcentury blue Boucle Armchair by Oswald Haerdtl

By Oswald Haerdtl

Located in Vienna, AT

This Austrian Midcentury cozy and highly comfortable blue boucle fabric Lounge Chair was designed

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Flemming Lassen Style Danish Lounge Chair, 1930s

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H 31.5 in W 30.32 in D 35.44 in

Flemming Lassen Style Danish Lounge Chair, 1930s

By Flemming Lassen

Located in London, England

Danish cabinetmaker made lounge chair, circa 1930s. Large lounge chair produced in Denmark in

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Set of 2 Teddy Wing Back Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s

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H 36.62 in W 34.65 in D 30.32 in

Set of 2 Teddy Wing Back Chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s

By Artifort, Theo Ruth

Located in Landgraaf, NL

Set of 2 wing back chairs by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s. One ladies and one gentleman chair

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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century Wingback Boucle Lounge Chair

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H 46 in W 32 in D 36 in

Mid Century Wingback Boucle Lounge Chair

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Elegantly slender, this mid-century lounge chair boasts a sculptural design reminiscent of delicate

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21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan, Rare Organic Wingback Lounge Chair, Walnut, Bouclé, America

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H 41 in W 31 in L 41 in

Vladimir Kagan, Rare Organic Wingback Lounge Chair, Walnut, Bouclé, America

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in High Point, NC

A rare wingback lounge chair, model no. 503. The soft organic forms are further enhanced by the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle Danish Midcentury

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H 38.25 in W 27.25 in D 35.5 in

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle Danish Midcentury

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very cool low swung wingback lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Great

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle

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H 38.25 in W 27.25 in D 35.5 in

Danish 1940s Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair in Grey Boucle

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Great

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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Swedish Scandinavian 1940's Wingback Chair in Sherpa Boucle

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H 29 in W 34.5 in D 33 in

Swedish Scandinavian 1940's Wingback Chair in Sherpa Boucle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This 1940's Swedish Wingback chair feels both modern and classic at the same time. The rounded

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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

1940's Italian Wingback Chair

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H 39 in W 32.75 in D 32 in

1940's Italian Wingback Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible vintage Italian wingback armchair from the 1940's. Large and curvy seat newly

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Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Alvar Aalto 401 Wingback Chair by Artek Finland, 1970s

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H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in

Alvar Aalto 401 Wingback Chair by Artek Finland, 1970s

By Alvar Aalto

Located in London, GB

Alvar Aalto 401 wingback chair by Artek Finland, 1970s. Bent birch and plywood frame, recently

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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair with Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

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H 40 in W 32 in D 30 in

Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair with Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Vintage Vladimir Kagan wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman, newly

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair with Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

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H 40 in W 32 in D 30 in

Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair with Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Vintage Vladimir Kagan wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman, newly

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair with Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

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H 40 in W 32 in D 30 in

Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair with Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Vintage Vladimir Kagan wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman, newly

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Ivory Bouclé

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H 40 in W 32 in D 30 in

Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Ivory Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Saint Louis, MO

very excited to offer a rare pair of Mom & Pop Vladimir Kagan swivel wingback chairs with matching

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Modern Wingback Chairs, Denmark, circa 1960

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H 33.5 in W 27.5 in D 38 in

Pair of Modern Wingback Chairs, Denmark, circa 1960

Located in Culver City, CA

Pair of modern wingback chairs Denmark circa 1960 Upholstered in textured boucle fabric on

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20th Century Danish Wingback Chairs

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Bouclé, Chestnut

Karpen of California Lounge Wing Back "Horn Chair" in Knoll Boucle

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H 28 in W 35.25 in D 29.5 in

Karpen of California Lounge Wing Back "Horn Chair" in Knoll Boucle

By Karpen of California

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fully restored wing back "Horn" chair by Karpen of California in creamy ivory bouclé. The chair

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Wing Back Chair by Theo Ruth for Artifort 50’s

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H 36.23 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in

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Boucle Chair Wingback For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic boucle chair wingback available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, bouclé and wood, every boucle chair wingback was constructed with great care. There are 14 variations of the antique or vintage boucle chair wingback you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a boucle chair wingback — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each boucle chair wingback bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one boucle chair wingback that is appealing in its simplicity, but Vladimir Kagan, Directional and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Boucle Chair Wingback?

Prices for a boucle chair wingback start at $2,900 and top out at $34,200 with the average selling for $7,850.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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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.

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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.

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Questions About Boucle Chair Wingback

What is a boucle accent chair?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
A bouclé accent chair is a chair that features a specific type of upholstery called bouclé. It is a combination of looped and woven wool that has a soft, cozy feel. The word "bouclé" means curl in French and refers to the looping wool fibers that make up the upholstery. On 1stDibs, find a selection of bouclé accent chairs.
What era is a wingback chair from?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Wingback chairs emerged during the 17th-century era. The wings on classic wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose, or did, when they were 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 explanation is why the wingback is 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. Shop a selection of wingback chairs on 1stDibs.
Where should a wingback chair be placed?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
There is no hard and fast rule about where a wingback chair should be placed. Historically, people used the large chairs in front of block drafts, and you can continue this tradition in your home. Alternatively, you can place one wherever it fits the layout of your room. To show off the distinctive shape of the chair, it is a good idea to position it somewhere that allows it to be viewed from the sides and back as well as the front. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of wingback chairs.
What are wingback chairs called?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Wingback chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, easy chairs or grandfather chairs. However, many people simply call them wingback chairs or wing chairs. The name comes from the two curved wings mounted on the sides of the backrest. On 1stDibs, find a variety of wingback chairs.
What is the purpose of a wingback chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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.
Is a wingback chair comfortable?
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1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
Whether a wingback chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many wingback chairs feature plush cushioning, and the tall backs can provide ample back support. A wingback’s protruding arms were initially designed to protect a sitter from drafts or intense heat from a fireplace. This may be obsolete in the 21st century, but the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spin offs to playful contemporary adaptations (like the Bear chair by Pierre Yovanovitch, wherein the place of wings are furry ears — a cheeky send-up of Hans Wegner’s iconic mid-century Papa Bear chair). On 1stDibs, shop a range of wingback chairs.

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