Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
Sothebys sold a George II needlework-upholstered walnut wing armchair, circa 1730, lot 22, Oct. 2013 @ £62,900.
Antique Early 18th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Lymington, GB
Sothebys sold a George II needlework-upholstered walnut wing armchair, circa 1730, lot 22, Oct. 2013 @ £62,900.
Walnut
$15,000
H 43 in W 35 in D 32 in
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating on Spanish feet, Chair is upholstered in white muslin with removable cushion, Mid 1...
Muslin, Walnut
$5,250
H 47.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Fine and Rare George II Period Needlepoint Upholstered Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English George II period walnut wing armchair with cushion, upholstered in gros and petit needlepoint material, the chair dating from the early part of the 18th century.
Walnut
Unavailable
H 45 in W 35 in D 28 in
Queen Anne / George II Walnut Wing Chair with Carved Knees, Claw & Ball Feet
Located in Providence, RI
This is a delightful wing chair; neither too big nor too small, comforting, and is sophisticated with fine lines and a dramatically raked rear leg. Interestingly, the back of thi...
Walnut
George II Carved Walnut Wing Back Armchair
Located in Knutsford, GB
A superb English George II walnut wing back armchair of excellent shape and proportions.
Walnut
Rare George II Needlepoint Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Stunning wing back armchair with rectangular back and padded sides continuing to outscolled arms with a bowfront cushioned seat raised on shell and acanthus carved cabriole legs flan...
Walnut
George II Style Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome George II style walnut wing chair. Having a high curved back and out scrolled arms.
Fabric, Walnut
Important Early 18th Century Kentian Carved Walnut Wing Chair
By William Kent
Located in Woodbury, CT
An important Kentian walnut easy chair with scrolled crest, flared arms and square cabriole legs with gilt carved acanthus knees, English, George II, circa 1735. A great find! All or...
Walnut
Wing Armchair
Located in Dorking, Surrey
A rare George II walnut wing armchair, completely reupholstered in contemporary fabric
Wonderful Queen Anne Design Walnut Wing Armchair c. 1880
Located in Heathfield, GB
A stunning 19th century walnut wing armchair newly upholstered in ‘Shantung Antique Gold’ heavyweight upholstery fabric by P Kaufmann. The chair is sturdy and comfortable with w...
Walnut
George II Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
George II walnut wing chair with outscrolled arms and punchwork shell decorated cabriole legs ending in pad feet.
Walnut
George II English Walnut Wing Armchair, circa 1740
Located in Lymington, GB
George II English walnut wing armchair, circa 1740.
Walnut
George II Wing Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A stunning and wonderful scale George II period wing armchair on walnut cabriole legs, in charming, but worn, original needlepoint, circa 1740. Seat depth 40cm.
Walnut
Sold
H 44.5 in W 32.25 in D 31 in
Matched Pair of George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Each chair with a shaped backrest and wings, upholstered in leather with patinated brass nailheads, fitted seat, raised on carved legs, one with shell carvings, both chairs having pa...
Walnut
Sold
H 52.96 in W 33.08 in D 33.86 in
Late 19th Century George II Style Walnut Leather Upholstered Wing Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
Late 19th century George II style walnut leather upholstered wingback armchair of superb shape and proportions.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of leather wing armchairs in the George II style
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of wing armchairs in George II style, with olive leather upholstered sides, back and seat, on walnut leaf carved cabriole legs with claw and ball feet
Leather
George II Walnut Wingchair with Shell Carved Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pretty George II period walnut wing armchair, the shaped back over cabriole legs with shell carved knees ending in ball and claw feet joined by a turned stretcher. Rear legs splice...
Walnut, Suede
Pair of George II Style Walnut Wing Arm Chairs
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of George II style walnut wing arm chairs, each with a generous back and seat with scrolling arms, reupholstered overall in deep green buttoned and distressed leather, the cab...
Upholstery, Walnut
George II period walnut leather upholstered wingback armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A fine large scale George II period walnut wing back armchair upholstered in green leather, circa 1750. Provenance: Thomas Love & Sons, Ltd, Scotland.
Walnut, Pine, Leather
Antique Set of Eight Victorian Carolean Oak Chairs, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
These are evident in furniture in the use of floral marquetry, walnut instead of oak, twisted turned supports and legs, exotic veneers, cane seats and backs on chairs, sumptuous tape...
Oak
Vintage Set of Eight Carolean Style Oak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
These are evident in furniture in the use of floral marquetry, walnut instead of oak, twisted turned supports and legs, exotic veneers, cane seats and backs on chairs, sumptuous tape...
George II Walnut Wing Armchair of Small-Scale
Located in San Francisco, CA
A good English George II period walnut wing armchair of elegant small size with cabriole front legs and canted rear legs, now upholstered in blue velvet with a cushion seat, circa 1750.
Walnut
Large Comfortable Carved Wing Back Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large comfortable carved wing back chair.
Walnut, Upholstery
George II Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Washington, DC
Fine George II Walnut Wing Chair covered in contemporary brown silk, the cabriole legs with shell carved knees end in pad feet, the stout back legs are of a downswept form.
Walnut, Fabric
George II Period Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George II period wing chair of good proportions, cabriole supports with scroll work to upper section.
Walnut
George II Period Walnut Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George II period wing chair of good proportions, cabriole supports with scroll work to upper section.
George II Period Walnut Framed Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
George II period walnut wing chair, with gently carved knees over pad feet, the arms terminating in scrolls.
Walnut
Most Attractive Pair of George II Style Walnut Framed Wing Chairs
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A most attractive pair of George II style walnut framed wing chairs. The wings particularly slender and flared.
Walnut
An Early 20th Century George II Design Walnut-Framed Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A walnut-framed wing chair of George II design. The cabriole front support with shell and leaf carving over claw ball feet.
Walnut
A George II Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A George II Walnut Wing Armchair Provenance: From the Hascoe Collection
Walnut
George II Walnut Wing Back Armchair
Located in Knutsford, GB
A fine English George II walnut wing back armchair of excellent shape & proportions.
Walnut
George II Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Of a rare and highly eccentric deep-winged form, this George II period "Hall Porter's" chair was originally intended to ward off drafts; for the comfort of the manservant stationed f...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 43.75 in W 32 in D 32 in
Finely Carved and Upholstered Walnut English Georgian 18th Century Wing Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
A walnut George II wing chair with deeply carved cabriole front legs ending in lion paw feet and having great proportion and accentuated acanthus carved knees.
Walnut
George II Walnut Wing Armchair, circa 1740
Located in East Sussex, GB
A beautiful early 18th century walnut wing armchair, recently professionally re-upholstered in a top quality 100% silk heavyweight upholstery fabric with a burgundy ground and lovely...
Walnut
Pair of Wing Chairs
Located in New Haven, CT
Beautiful pair of English George II style walnut hand carved wingback chairs.
Walnut
Queen Anne Walnut Wing Chair Early 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
# T059 - Queen Anne walnut wing chair with generous proportions and out-scrolled arms creating a very comfortable seat.
George II Period Walnut Framed Wing Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A George II period wing chair with walnut cabriole legs.
George II Style Wing Back Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Berlin, DE
A fine English George II style walnut & linen upholstered framed wing-back armchair of excellent shape & proportions.
Linen, Walnut
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Chesterfield Sofa Gray Mohair 19th Century
By George Smith
Located in Hanover, MA
BG SUMMER SALE (no further discounts) Late 19th century Chesterfield club sofa on six tapered block mahogany legs with brass casters with wooden wheels, newly reupholstered in luxur...
Mohair
Paysage avec batteuse a Montfoucault
By Camille Pissarro
Located in Palm Desert, CA
"Paysage avec batteuse a Montfoucault (Landscape with Thresher at Montfoucault)" is a pastel by French Impressionist Camille Pissarro. The artwork is signed lower right, "C. Pissarro...
Paper, Pastel, Board
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
Fine Antique Louis XV Style Upholstered Bergere
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine Louis XV style upholstered bergere with deep seating and carved fruitwood frame, floral cresting rail and resting upon carved cabriole legs. The chair is upholstered in a patt...
Fabric, Wood
$4,200
H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in
19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Fabergé Silver Service
By Fabergé
Located in New Orleans, LA
This extraordinary 128-piece service by Fabergé is a rare treasure in more ways than one. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and in pristine c...
Silver
$61,572
H 88.98 in W 70.87 in D 94.89 in
Renaissance Style Oak Tester 4 Poster Bed Armorial Tapestry Bedspread King Size
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
A vintage king size oak tester or four poster bed in the Renaissance style. Hand carved with Adam & Eve carvings in the headboard, figurative sculptures in the bedposts, three carve...
Oak
$4,200Sale Price|38% Off
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Special! Impressive Large Deluxe Lalique NUDE Bacchantes Standing Sculpture Vase
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Lalique Large Bacchantes Vase with Women conjoined Around. Signed with etched Lalique France signature at base. Current Retail $6800....
Crystal
Antique 18th Century English Aubusson Garden Tapestry
By Mortlake
Located in New York, NY
Charming 18th Century English Aubusson Tapestry, handwoven in wool and silk at the famous Mortlake workshop. It depicts a scene from the well known "Bacchanalia and Playing Boys" se...
Tapestry, Wool, Silk
English Regency Mahogany Dining Table
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany round dining table with a molded edge supported on a pedestal base with 4 gilt claw legs and green painted trim.
Gold Leaf
Pair of George I Style Leather Upholstered Wing Armchairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of George I style leather winged armchairs. Each chair features an arched backrest with shaped wings and scrolled arm rests centering a loose cushioned seat, raised on cabriol...
Leather
Maison Jansen Stamped Sofa, Louis XV Style, France
By Maison Jansen
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Rare Maison Jansen stamped French Louis XV style sofa with original grey patina, and clean lined cream upholstery. Lovely classical Louis XV shape, good width, seats three comfortabl...
Wood
$24,950 / set
H 38 in W 66 in D 28 in
Pair of Louis XVI Style Carved and Laqué Gilded Bergère Settees or Loveseats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of Louis XVI style carved and Laqué gilded bergère settees. The elegant pair of carved loveseats, upholstered in a blue velvet, with padded backs and sides and a cushion seat,...
Wood
$34,207
H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...
Giltwood, Paint
$9,372
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A very good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely example of an early-George III Gainsborough library armchair in the sophisticated Chinese...
Mahogany
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.