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Chippendale Wing Chair

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair
Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

By Erwin Lambeth

Located in Chicago, IL

Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame with open arms.

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Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Pair of Overscale Chippendale Wing Chairs in Rose Pattern Fabric
Pair of Overscale Chippendale Wing Chairs in Rose Pattern Fabric

Pair of Overscale Chippendale Wing Chairs in Rose Pattern Fabric

Located in Chicago, IL

Extra wide pair of beautifully designed wing chairs in a cabbage rose patterned silk/linen upholstery. Carved square front legs finished in antiqued off-white lacquer. Tapered and an...

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Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk, Upholstery, Linen

Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw
Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw

Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Chippendale style upholstered wing chair. Circa 1880 This chair is raised upon cabriole front legs with carved knees and well carved ball and claw feet and shaped back legs.

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Antique 1880s Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late 19thC Chippendale Revival Wing Arm Chairs
Pair of Late 19thC Chippendale Revival Wing Arm Chairs

Pair of Late 19thC Chippendale Revival Wing Arm Chairs

Located in Altrincham, GB

Pair of Late 19thC Chippendale Revival Wing Arm Chairs with blue Corduroy upholstery on ball and claw cabriole legs - 31"w x 36"d x 44"h (21" to the seat)

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Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Chippendale Winged Back Pair of Arm Chairs by Heritage
Chippendale Winged Back Pair of Arm Chairs by Heritage

Chippendale Winged Back Pair of Arm Chairs by Heritage

By Heritage Furniture, Drexel

Located in Bensalem, PA

Pair of Heritage chairs please look at pictures for overall detail feel free to message me with any questions

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Vintage 1960s American Chippendale Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Exceptional Pair Of Antique Chippendale Style Leather Wing Chairs
Exceptional Pair Of Antique Chippendale Style Leather Wing Chairs

Exceptional Pair Of Antique Chippendale Style Leather Wing Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A pair of incredibly comfortable antique leather Wing Chairs in distressed condition. Carved ball and claw form feet with green leather upholstery with tufted seat back with camel b...

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mahogany Wood & Hoogan Chippendale Style Wing Chair with Down Cushion
Mahogany Wood & Hoogan Chippendale Style Wing Chair with Down Cushion

Mahogany Wood & Hoogan Chippendale Style Wing Chair with Down Cushion

Located in North Salem, NY

Wing chairs are designed in the 18th century as a protection against draughts.

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple

Pr. Burgundy Leather Ball and Claw Feet Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs
Pr. Burgundy Leather Ball and Claw Feet Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs

Pr. Burgundy Leather Ball and Claw Feet Chippendale Style Wingback Chairs

By Thomas Chippendale, Hancock & Moore

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional pair of Chippendale style tufted leather wing chairs, in excellent, original, clean and ready to use condition.

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Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840
American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840

American Southern Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, Circa 1840

Located in Charleston, SC

American Southern Chippendale mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms, removable seat cushion, and terminating on claw and ball feet.

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Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress

New Chippendale Style Tall Mahogany Wing Chair Covered in Leather
New Chippendale Style Tall Mahogany Wing Chair Covered in Leather

New Chippendale Style Tall Mahogany Wing Chair Covered in Leather

Located in North Salem, NY

An Elegant Wood & Hogan Mahogany wing chair reproduced from an 18th century original in the Chippendale manner.

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Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Upholstered Ball & Claw Wing Back Chair, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany upholstered wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking scrolled arms, removable seat cushion, shell and floral carved knees, and termin...

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Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Mahogany Wing Chair w/ Carved Ball & Claw Legs Brass Nail Trim
Chippendale Style Mahogany Wing Chair w/ Carved Ball & Claw Legs Brass Nail Trim

Chippendale Style Mahogany Wing Chair w/ Carved Ball & Claw Legs Brass Nail Trim

Located in North Salem, NY

Make a quality statement with this New Important Wood & Hogan Chippendale style mahogany wing chair with its high back and hand carved ball & claw front legs.

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Antique Early 18th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Maple, Suede, Jute, Cotton, Upholstery

Large Fancy Floral Pattern Uphlstry Fine Carved Ball & Claw Feet Wing Chair MINT
Large Fancy Floral Pattern Uphlstry Fine Carved Ball & Claw Feet Wing Chair MINT

Large Fancy Floral Pattern Uphlstry Fine Carved Ball & Claw Feet Wing Chair MINT

By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Large Fancy Floral Pattern Uphlstry Fine Carved Ball & Claw Feet Wing Chair MINT

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20th Century American Chippendale Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...

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Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

pair american philadelphia style wing chairs
pair american philadelphia style wing chairs

pair american philadelphia style wing chairs

Located in Augusta, GA

pair centennial copies period philadelphia wing chairs

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Antique 1880s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Victorian Tan Wing Chair
English Victorian Tan Wing Chair

English Victorian Tan Wing Chair

Located in Queens, NY

English Chippendale style (20th Century) wing chair with a beige floral pattern design and carved ball and claw front feet

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20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs

Vintage Wingback Chair in Patinated Brown Leather with Brass Nailhead Trim
Vintage Wingback Chair in Patinated Brown Leather with Brass Nailhead Trim

Vintage Wingback Chair in Patinated Brown Leather with Brass Nailhead Trim

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

Classic Chippendale, Georgian Revival style wing chair, in exceptional distressed leather, with decorative brass nailhead trim.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Scalamandre Fabric Fire Side Wing Chairs
Pair of Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Scalamandre Fabric Fire Side Wing Chairs

Pair of Kittinger Colonial Williamsburg Scalamandre Fabric Fire Side Wing Chairs

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in Long Branch, NJ

The frame is in a timeless Chippendale style and chairs are in excellent used condition!

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1990s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Wing Back Chair in Holly Hunt Spice Colored Leather with Nailhead Trim
Baker Wing Back Chair in Holly Hunt Spice Colored Leather with Nailhead Trim

Baker Wing Back Chair in Holly Hunt Spice Colored Leather with Nailhead Trim

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Chicago, IL

A fully restored, perfectly sized, 1930s tufted Baker wing back chair. Beautiful smaller scale chair, reupholstered with a soft and supple Holly Hunt high quality leather. The leath...

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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Wing Back Armchair
Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Wing Back Armchair

Antique Deep Buttoned Leather Wing Back Armchair

Located in London, GB

An exceptional antique deep buttoned leather wing back armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1930-50’s. It is of superb quality, one of the finest examples yo...

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Vintage 1930s British Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

tall wingback chair in leather
tall wingback chair in leather

tall wingback chair in leather

Located in Augusta, GA

George ll style chippendale talkback wing chair with elaborate carvings to base with ball and claw feet

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Antique 1860s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Recent Sales

Pair of Chippendale Wing Chairs
Pair of Chippendale Wing Chairs

Pair of Chippendale Wing Chairs

Unavailable

H 47 in W 32 in D 35 in

Pair of Chippendale Wing Chairs

Located in Lawrenceburg, TN

Pair of Classic English Chippendale wing chairs with intricately hand-carved legs and stretchers.

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Vintage 1970s Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Antique Chippendale Wing Chair with Claw and Ball Feet
Antique Chippendale Wing Chair with Claw and Ball Feet

Antique Chippendale Wing Chair with Claw and Ball Feet

Unavailable

H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 28 in

Antique Chippendale Wing Chair with Claw and Ball Feet

Located in By Appointment Only, Ontario

Chippendale style wing chair with claw and ball feet.

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Antique 19th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique
Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in

Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

Located in Lage, DE

Chesterfield armchair The shape is very rare and special armchair Measures: Height x 88cm, width x 90cm, depth x 80cm. Condition: The armchair is in good condition for the age an...

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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

4 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique
4 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

4 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 in

4 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

Located in Lage, DE

4 chesterfield armchairs The shape is very rare and special Wing chairs Measures: Height 105 cm, width 90 cm, depth 90 cm Condition: The armchairs are in a very good condition fo...

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Vintage 1980s Armchairs

2 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique
2 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

2 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

Located in Lage, DE

2 Chesterfield armchairs (rare about 100 years old) The shape and the age is very rare and special wing chairs Height x 105 cm width x 70 cm depth x 80 cm Condition: The armchair...

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Early 20th Century Armchairs

4 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique
4 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

4 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

4 Chesterfield Chippendale Wing Chair Armchair Baroque Antique

Located in Lage, DE

4 Chesterfield armchairs (rare about 100 years old) The shape and the age is very rare and special wing chairs Measures: Height 105cm, width 70cm, depth 80cm Condition: The armch...

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Early 20th Century Armchairs

Philadelphia 18th Century Chippendale Ball Claw Foot Wing Chair
Philadelphia 18th Century Chippendale Ball Claw Foot Wing Chair

Philadelphia 18th Century Chippendale Ball Claw Foot Wing Chair

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Allentown, PA

Philadelphia Chippendale carved mahogany easy chair, 1760-1780, having a canted back with slightly serpentine cresting, scroll wings, and upright outward scrolling arms, above a seat...

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Antique 18th Century American American Colonial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Style Wing Chair
Chippendale Style Wing Chair

Chippendale Style Wing Chair

Unavailable

H 46.5 in W 36.5 in D 28.5 in

Chippendale Style Wing Chair

By Earl Schantzenbach

Located in Washington, DC

Unusual wing chair, designed and made by Earl Schantzenbach, a Mennonite furniture maker in Quakertown, PA after he returned from fighting in Europe in WWII. Newly reupholstered in b...

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Vintage 1950s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Chippendale Style Wing Chairs
Chippendale Style Wing Chairs

Chippendale Style Wing Chairs

Unavailable

H 45 in W 35 in D 33 in

Chippendale Style Wing Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Chippendale style tufted leather wing chairs with nailhead details having mahogany square legs and supports.

Category

Vintage 1950s English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Wing Chair Chippendale Philadelphia Serpentine Front Marlboro Feet, circa 1770
Wing Chair Chippendale Philadelphia Serpentine Front Marlboro Feet, circa 1770

Wing Chair Chippendale Philadelphia Serpentine Front Marlboro Feet, circa 1770

Located in Allentown, PA

Wing chair Chippendale Philadelphia serpentine front Marlboro feet, circa 1770.

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Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Style Pale Mahogany Antique English Wing Chair, circa 1880
Chippendale Style Pale Mahogany Antique English Wing Chair, circa 1880

Chippendale Style Pale Mahogany Antique English Wing Chair, circa 1880

Located in Houston, TX

Please click Follow Dealer below and see them first! A Chippendale style antique English wing chair circa 1880.

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Antique 1880s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Fabulous Pair of Large Antique Wing Back Armchairs
Fabulous Pair of Large Antique Wing Back Armchairs

Fabulous Pair of Large Antique Wing Back Armchairs

Unavailable

H 54 in W 33 in D 36 in

Fabulous Pair of Large Antique Wing Back Armchairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Antrim, GB

Fabulous pair of large antique wing back armchairs. Georgian design, beautiful shape. Mahogany ball and claw feet with stretchers, Circa 1900 Measures: 54ins tall, 36ins deep, 33...

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Antique Early 1900s British Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Mahogany Frame Chippendale Style Wing Back Chairs in Navy - Pair
Vintage Mahogany Frame Chippendale Style Wing Back Chairs in Navy - Pair

Vintage Mahogany Frame Chippendale Style Wing Back Chairs in Navy - Pair

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of Chippendale style wing back chairs, unbranded, similar quality to Drexel or Hickory chair.

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

English Leather Wing Chair
English Leather Wing Chair

English Leather Wing Chair

Unavailable

H 40 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

English Leather Wing Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

English Chippendale style tufted back wing chair in camel colored leather.

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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale  Wing Chair
Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale  Wing Chair

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

By Erwin-Lambeth

Located in Chicago, IL

Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame with open arms.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair
Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

Erwin-Lambeth Plum Velvet Neo-Chippendale Wing Chair

By Erwin-Lambeth

Located in Chicago, IL

Plum velvet upholstered neo-Chippendale wing chair from Erwin-Lambeth. White satin lacquered frame with open arms.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Lacquer

Chippendale Wing Chair
Chippendale Wing Chair

Chippendale Wing Chair

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H 46 in W 31 in D 31 in

Chippendale Wing Chair

Located in East Hampton, NY

Handsome 19th century wing chair....newly upholstered in muslin.....beautiful ball and claw front legs.....ready for fabric over muslin or leave as is.....great silhouette.....

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Antique Late 19th Century American Wingback Chairs

Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw
Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw

Chippendale Wing Chair Antique 1880 Ball and Claw

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Chippendale style upholstered wing chair. Circa 1880 This chair is raised upon cabriole front legs with carved knees and well carved ball and claw feet and shaped back legs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair Hooded & Button Tufted Chippendale Wing Chairs
Pair Hooded & Button Tufted Chippendale Wing Chairs

Pair Hooded & Button Tufted Chippendale Wing Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent pair of button tufted and brass nail head trimmed porters chairs. Gently sloped hooded backs make for great profile and comfort. Distressed faux leather is very authenti...

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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Custom Modern Chippendale Wing Chair by Ethan Allen
Custom Modern Chippendale Wing Chair by Ethan Allen

Custom Modern Chippendale Wing Chair by Ethan Allen

Located in North York, ON

This is a vintage Ethan Allen wing chair that has been restored by our artisans to bring into the 21st century. Finished in a vibrant modern purple ultra-suede, this chair is so com...

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20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Lovely Antique 19th Century Chippendale Wing Chair in Sage Velvet
Lovely Antique 19th Century Chippendale Wing Chair in Sage Velvet

Lovely Antique 19th Century Chippendale Wing Chair in Sage Velvet

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classically elegant wing chair with mahogany legs and brass casters, newly upholstered in neutral soft sage green velvet with down cushion. Arm width 29. Back width 27. seat width...

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Antique 19th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair Extra Wide Chippendale Wing Chairs In Rose Pattern Fabric
Pair Extra Wide Chippendale Wing Chairs In Rose Pattern Fabric

Pair Extra Wide Chippendale Wing Chairs In Rose Pattern Fabric

Located in Chicago, IL

Overscaled pair of beautifully designed wing chairs in a cabbage rose patterned silk/linen upholstery. Carved square front legs finished in antiqued off white lacquer. Tapered and an...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Silk, Upholstery, Linen

Antique Southwood Mahogany Chippendale Wing Chair with Carved Claw Foot, 20th C
Antique Southwood Mahogany Chippendale Wing Chair with Carved Claw Foot, 20th C

Antique Southwood Mahogany Chippendale Wing Chair with Carved Claw Foot, 20th C

By Southwood & Co.

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Chippendale style wingback fireside chair by Southwood offers shaped back and flared scroll arms, raised on mahogany cabriole legs having foliate carved knees and terminat...

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20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

19THC   CHIPPENDALE WING CHAIR IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN
19THC   CHIPPENDALE WING CHAIR IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN

19THC CHIPPENDALE WING CHAIR IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19THC CHIPPENDALE STYLE WING CHAIR UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC HOMESPUN LINEN WITH WONDERFUL HAND CARVED FEET,PRISTINE CONDITION

Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wing Chairs
Beautiful Pair of 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wing Chairs

Beautiful Pair of 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Wing Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Beautiful pair of 19th century English mahogany hand carved Chinese Chippendale wing chairs. Covered in a white Muslin with nail heads.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18THC NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE HIGH BACK WING CHAIR
18THC NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE HIGH BACK WING CHAIR

18THC NEW ENGLAND CHIPPENDALE HIGH BACK WING CHAIR

Located in Los Angeles, CA

18THC FANCY CARVED FEET, CHIPPENDALE WING CHAIR WITH HIGH BACK AND UPHOLSTERED IN 19THC BLUE HOMESPUN LINEN,GREAT FORM AND CONDITION,FOUND IN NEW ENGLAND

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Armchairs

Chippendale Period Mahogany Wing Chair
Chippendale Period Mahogany Wing Chair

Chippendale Period Mahogany Wing Chair

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H 44 in W 32.5 in D 25 in

Chippendale Period Mahogany Wing Chair

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th century Chippendale period mahogany wing chair, having well shaped serpentine top rail and out-swept arms, supported on acanthus carved and scrolled cabriole front legs en...

Category

Antique 1760s English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Chippendale Wing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chippendale wing chair you’re looking for. A chippendale wing chair — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect chippendale wing chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right chippendale wing chair, those designed in Georgian, Regency and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Baker Furniture Company, Drexel and Earl Schantzenbach each produced at least one beautiful chippendale wing chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chippendale Wing Chair?

The average selling price for a chippendale wing chair at 1stDibs is $3,507, while they’re typically $495 on the low end and $49,500 for the highest priced.

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