Wingback Lounge Chair in Solid Oak and Wool by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Frits Henningsen
Located in Odense, DK
A stately and beautifully crafted Wingback Lounge Chair, designed and produced by a Danish cabinetmaker in the 1940s. This exceptional piece showcases the timeless elegance and robus...
Sheepskin, Oak
Fritz Henningsen Style Wingback Chair
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in New London, CT
Its lines are very reminiscent of the mid century wingbacks designed by Fritz Henningsen.
Bouclé, Mahogany
Danish Peter Hvidt Designed Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt, Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant 1950s lounge chair by Peter Hvidt made in Denmark between around 1950 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chairs exhibit the rolled armrest detail often preferred by Peter ...
Wool, Teak
FRITZ HENNINGSEN WINGBACK ARM CHAIR
Located in Los Angeles, CA
CLASSIC FRITZ HENNINGSEN WINGBACK, BLACK LEATHER, MAHOGANY ARMS AND LEGS
Mahogany
Sold
H 46.5 in W 27.5 in D 26.5 in
Frits Henningsen Attributed to Wingback Chair in Gold Mohair, Denmark
By Fritz Heningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Wingback chair with stained beech frame, upholstered in seat, back, armrests with light gold mohair and studded with brass nails. Ascribed to Frits Henningsen, early 1940s, Denmark.
Mohair
Pair of Danish 1940s Leather Wing Chairs Attributed to Fritz Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of Danish 1940s wing chairs upholstered in close-nailed burgundy leather. The chairs raised on stained beech legs. The chairs attributed to Fritz Henningsen.
Leather, Wood
Fritz Henningsen wing chair
Located in Houston, TX
Fritz Henningsen wing chair, circa 1935 with original worn leather upholstery and oak frame with exposed reed detailed "cabriole" leg. This is one of the most iconic chairs of the e...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 43.31 in W 30.32 in D 28.75 in
Rare 1950s Lounge Wingback Chair, Danish Modern 1949, Teddy Fur Fabric & Leather
By Mogens Lassen, Frits Henningsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Design and designer unknown, very special and detailed piece, beautiful shape, probably an unique item or a prototype, this piece was ordered in 1949 or 1950 but no more informations...
Leather, Faux Fur, Wood
Antique Limestone Table - Old Stone Table
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This lovely round table is one of 7 limestone tables that were reclaimed from a private Italian Villa prior to renovation. We love the texture, color and distressed patina on this n...
Limestone
$2,750
H 34.25 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Danish 1950s Medium Size Lounge Chairs in Floral Fabric and Skirts
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful pair of 1950s Danish easy chairs in the style of Peter Hvidt. Very elegant with their distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. The size make them very ver...
Wool, Beech
$2,160 / item
H 10 in W 16 in D 16 in
Collectible Modern Fabric Sculptural Table Lamp by Mirei Monticelli, Aphrodite
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Aphrodite lamp takes form from the godess Venus born of sea-spray, depicted by the revered painter Sandro Boticelli. The lampshade is made from banaca fabric, and the lamp base i...
Cement
The 'Nanna' Wall Light
Located in Malton, GB
This is our 'Nanna' Wall light. The Norse goddess of joy and peace. Wife of Baldr. Made from forged steel right here in Yorkshire by Sam our incredible black smith. The whole proces...
Steel
Low Rope Lounge Chair by Audoux-Minet, France, 1950s
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Marinha Grande, PT
Charming low lounge chair by the French designer duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, crafted in France in the 1950s. The patinated solid wood frame supports a hand-braided rope seat a...
Wood, Rope
$1,763 / item
H 32.29 in W 18.12 in D 9.06 in
Murano Art Glass and Brass Pink Color Wall Light and Sconces, 2020
Located in Roma, Lazio
This charming wall lamp is entirely handmade in Murano. Each single leaf is handcrafted in high quality Murano blown glass; that's why each leaf is slightly different from the other....
Brass
Danish Designer, Chest of Drawers, Oak, Denmark, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
An oak chest of drawers produced by Pindex, Denmark, c. 1940s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 27.75"H x 31.5"W x 17.0"D All items ship from High Point, North Carolina.
Oak
$1,939
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 25.6 in
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa, original green furniture velour, oak wood.
Located in Tarm, 82
1950s, Danish 2-seater sofa. Original green furniture velour, oak wood, springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured by Da...
Velvet, Oak
Stunning Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Just Andersen, Sune Bäckström
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Great condition. Stamped 'BRONS' and makers mark. GAB was founded in Stockholm in ...
Bronze
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Made in France with hand-turned, flared oak legs. Upholstered backrest and seat in a textured cream bouclette fabric (LG.FB-89).
Oak, Fabric
Robin's Egg Blue Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
By Lostine
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to three tall stoneware ceramic shades in Robin's Egg, a matte glaze with a tinge of blue. With a fixed black waln...
Brass
Dutch Art Deco Armchair in Oak and Creme Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
LOV Oosterbeek armchair, oak, fabric, Netherlands, 1930s This armchair is a strong example of the sober craftsmanship associated with the Dutch furniture maker LOV Oosterbeek. Execu...
Fabric, Oak
Bertu Pillows, Green Throw Pillow, Suede Holiday Pillow
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
This Suede Holiday Throw Pillow is made in the heart of Ohio, USA with a suede front and a high-grade leather back. The pattern of the stitching between the 3 leather panels is what ...
Leather, Suede
$1,821 / item
H 24.02 in W 37.41 in D 7.09 in
Spider Wall Light, 3 Arms, Brass and Lacquer, Stilnovo Style, Customizable
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Bochum, NRW
Inspired by the Italian mid-century designs, this wall light will make the focus center of your interior. Three arms pierce the center, each ending with a lacquered metal/brass shade...
Metal, Brass
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
$9,800
H 48.82 in W 59.06 in D 29.53 in
18th-Century Rococo Sofa, Carved Oak Frame and Original Upholstery, Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
An elegant Swedish Rococo sofa from the 18th century, crafted around 1750. This refined piece features a beautifully carved wooden frame with delicate Rococo motifs, showcasing the l...
Fabric, Textile, Oak
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).
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