Cabriole Wing Chair
Antique 18th Century Chairs
Elm
Antique 1790s English George III Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 18th Century Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique Mid-18th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Fabric
Antique 1770s Irish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 1880s English Georgian Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century Chairs
Wool
Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Maple, Walnut
20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Italian Regency Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1930s British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Empire Wingback Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Louis XV Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 1740s English George II Armchairs
Walnut
Antique 1790s Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 18th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Giltwood
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Tapestry, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century Armchairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Leather
Late 20th Century English George I Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Armchairs
Softwood
Antique 1880s English George II Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Chaise Longues
Walnut
Antique 1870s Armchairs
Ormolu
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wood
20th Century English Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Wingback Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Club Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century Wingback Chairs
Walnut
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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 wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
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