Embroidered Wingback Chair
Original circa 1840 Antique Victorian Wingback Armchair Embroidered Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
embroidered wingback armchair
A very early and original wingback armchair, the embroidery is period, these
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$1,870 Sale Price
30% Off
H 43.12 in W 31.5 in D 36.03 in
Danish Modern Wingback Armchair by Alfred Christensen
By Alfred Christensen
Located in New York, NY
frame and reupholstered in a Nima embroidered cotton-linen fabric. The modification gives the chair an
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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Vintage Woodmark Mary Webb Wood Blue "Tree of Life" Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful pair of Woodmark, Mary Webb Wood "Tree of Life" embroidered wingback chairs in shades
Category
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Linen, Walnut
H 44.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
Vintage Coastal Embroidered Seashell Wingback Chair, a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fabulous pair of vintage coastal wingback chairs. A classic shape with covered Queen Anne Legs
Category
Late 20th Century North American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Antique Victorian Floral Embroidered Wingback Armchair Walnut Framed, circa 1860
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
walnut and floral embroidered wingback armchair
A very early and original wingback armchair, it seems
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 51.19 in W 31.89 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Wingback Chairs in Brunschwig & Fil Crewel Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of classic wingback chairs upholstered in red and white Brunschwig and Fil embroidered crewel
Category
Late 20th Century American Chinoiserie Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Wing Chair in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey, England circa 1810
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Wing Chair in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey
England circa 1810
Newly upholstered, on antique
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Holland & Sons Wingchair in Embroidered Linen, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
Holland & Sons Wingchair in Embroidered Linen
England circa 1900
Newly upholstered in embroidered
Category
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Early 1940 Edward Wormley Wing Chair for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Uncommon wide wingback chair with an embroidered green, yellow and taupe linen upholstery. Simple
Category
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Linen
Vintage Woodmark Mary Webb Wood Blue "Tree of Life" Wingback Chairs - a pair
Located in Centennial, CO
" embroidered wingback chairs in shades of blue on a linen background. Back of chairs is upholstered in dark
Category
Vintage 1970s American Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Woodmark Mary Webb Wood "Tree of Life" Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Centennial, CO
A beautiful pair of Woodmark, Mary Webb Wood "Tree of Life" embroidered wingback chairs in eye
Category
Vintage 1970s American Anglo-Indian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Linen, Velvet, Wood, Pine
Georgian Style Wingback Chair with Embroidered Fabric, "Completely Restored"
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Extremely beautiful and comfortable Georgian wingback chair upholstered with embroidered fabric in
Category
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 46.07 in W 34.26 in D 27.56 in
Monogrammed Linen Wingback Chair with Zebrawood Base
Located in Chicago, IL
• Reupholstered in vintage linen sheets
• 'BG' monogram on back of chair
• Zebrawood base
Category
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Zebra Wood, Linen
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Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
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$5,138
H 42.13 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Leather Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A quality leather upholstered buttoned back armchair.
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2010s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Pair of circa 1880 William Morris Carved Legged Wingback Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this pair of original circa 1860-1880 English William Morris style wingback armchairs with grey linen summer cushions
A good looking and well-m...
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,110 / set
H 38.39 in W 26.97 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Antique Claw & Ball Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Wingback Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$8,221 / set
H 39.77 in W 30.71 in D 39.77 in
ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER STYLE ARMCHAIR NICELY SCULPTED ARMs
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Category
Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,904
H 29.14 in W 27.37 in D 35.63 in
COMFORTABLE ViNTAGE RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Cigar brown leather wingback armchair.
Please note...
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20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,425
H 43.31 in W 33.86 in D 31.89 in
George Smith Chelsea Signature Full Scroll Arm Brown Leather Armchair & Ottoman
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, hand dyed saddle brown leather George Smith Chelsea, Signature full scroll arm armchair with matching run up large ottoma...
Category
20th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
$8,152 / set
H 30.52 in W 29.53 in D 31.3 in
Rod Stewart Essex Home Howard & Son's Victorian Blood Red Leather Armchairs
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Category
Antique 1880s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
$23,977 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 31.5 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Fully Restored Antique Hand Dyed Brown Leather Four Seater Knole Drop Arm Sofa
By Knoll
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored four seater Knole sofa with oversized feather filled cushions
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Materials
Brass
$10,276 Sale Price
25% Off
H 36.62 in W 100.79 in D 37.8 in
Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Materials
Leather
$11,646 / set
H 31.7 in W 33.67 in D 43.12 in
Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Arm Chair from Denmark, circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage brown leather wingback arm chair with classic nail head trim.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Walnut
$62,303 Sale Price
20% Off
H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in
Georgian Barrel Back Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful George III style barrel back wingchair with top-grain Vintage Havana Leather, a tufted upholstery barrel backrest with winged sides, rolled arms and a padded seat. Finish...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, lightly restored pair of vintage Chesterfield tufted English wingback armchairs with custom m...
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$9,522 / set
H 43.51 in W 30.52 in D 36.42 in
Pair of Restored Brown Leather circa 1860 Wingback Armchairs Claw and Ball Feet
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$4,795 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 43.71 in W 32.49 in D 35.83 in
Insanely colored Chesterfield wingback armchair.
Located in Harderwijk, NL
With pride we offer you this fantastic Chesterfield wingback armchair.
This armchair offers an exceptionally high-quality seating experience, and the combination of the leather, deco...
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Materials
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Finding the Right Wingback-chairs for You
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, from mid-century modern spinoffs 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).
Shop the most innovative versions of wingback chairs today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Embroidered Wingback Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Wingback 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.
- What are wingback chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Wingback 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.
- Is a wingback chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There 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.
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