Antique American Hepplewhite New England Wing Chair Tiger Maple Frame
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This exceptional antique American Hepplewhite New England wing chair epitomizes the elegance and
Brass
Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Rare Hepplewhite inlaid mahogany wing chair, with arched crest and shaped wings, rolled arm and
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 44 in W 34 in D 24 in
Small Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Wing Chair, Philadelphia, Israel Sack
Located in Providence, RI
This is a fine, comfortable small-scale wing chair, with Classic Philadelphia wings and outward
Mahogany
Sold
H 48 in W 35.25 in D 33 in
American Hepplewhite Mahogany Upholstered Wing Back Chair, New York, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American Hepplewhite mahogany wing back chair with serpentine back, flared wings, flanking scrolled
Muslin, Ash, Birch, Mahogany, Pine
Tufted Curved Back Wing Chair
By Century Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Sumptuous Edwardian Hepplewhite style Mahogany wing chair featuring curved back, scroll arms
Velvet, Mahogany
c. 1780 Irish Sleigh Back Wing Chair
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Circa 1780 Irish sleigh back wing chair. Raised on straight, square legs (the rear outswept
Upholstery, Wood
20th-C. English Style Ralph Lauren Leather Hepplewhite Wing Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Ralph Lauren leather Hepplewhite style wingback chair. The chair has carved mahogany legs
Leather, Fruitwood
Sold
H 47.5 in W 34.75 in D 31 in
New England Style Mahogany Hepplewhite Wing Chair with Damask Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a beautiful Hepplewhite chair of the New England school, circa 1920. The design is
Mahogany
Sold
H 47.5 in W 32 in D 34 in
Ralph Lauren Custom Upholstered High Wing Back Hepplewhite Lounge Chair
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome Ralph Lauren Hepplewhite high back wing chair upholstered in a classic blue and yellow
Brass
American Hepplewhite Wing Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Period American Hepplewhite wing chair on square tapered legs with string inlay and "H" form
Wood
Early Federal Period Hepplewhite Wing Chair
Located in Great Barrington, MA
Offered in the frame with partial muslin covering.
Ash
English Leather Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
An English Hepplewhite Wing Chair Upholstered in Green Leather with Brass Nailheads. Circa 1785
Leather, Oak
Hepplewhite Revival Wing Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
A 19th century Hepplewhite Revival wing chair upholstered in hand colored chestnut hide.
Chestnut, Hide
George III Mahogany and Upholstered Wing Chair late 18th C.
Located in Hallowell, US
Period wing chair, thought to be Annapolis, MD by the previous own. In a remarkable state of
Mahogany
A Good George III Wing Chair of Unusual Barrel Form
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A good Geo III wing chair of unusual barrel form and very shapely wings. Upholstered in old damask
$9,995 / set
H 39.75 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Spectacular Set of 12 Carved Mahogany English Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This spectacular set of 12 carved mahogany English Chippendale dining chairs represents the height of refined 18th-century style and craftsmanship. Fashioned from rich, hand-carved m...
Mahogany
$8,162 / set
H 31 in W 84 in D 36 in
Exceptional Pair of MidC Chesterfield Wing Back Chairs in Original Leather
Located in London, GB
As a LAPADA dealer and furniture maker, I have many many pieces in stock and extensive resources. This particular set is a very very beautiful collection of pieces. The hand dy...
Leather
Antique Louis XV 18th century sofa, French
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
This hand-carved and decorated wooden sofa from the mid-18th century embodies timeless French elegance. A classic French sofa, it features a curved back with intricate carvings, cabr...
Velvet, Walnut
$9,524 / set
H 48.43 in W 33.47 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstoppi...
Velvet, Beech
George III Mahogany Wing Back Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Typical form with arched back. Winged sides and arms. Loose cushion seat and cabriole legs and pad feet. Used striped fabric.
Mahogany
$7,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of armchairs feature a mahogany frame covered with faded cigar leather having brass tac...
Brass
18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
18th Century Irish George II wingback armchair featuring carved cabriole legs terminating in lion paw feet to the front, and simple legs to the back. The chair is covered in needlewo...
Tapestry, Mahogany
English George III Camel Back Sofa, Circa 1770-1790 for Restoration
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Early Camel Back Sofa having rolled arms with brass tack decoration over a rectangular shaped seat raised on stop-reeded mahogany block legs with triple H stretcher supports. Dimen...
Fabric, Wood
$2,316Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.5 in W 30 in D 35 in
Pair Antique 1890s era French Louis XV Style Wingback Chairs Nailhead Trim
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This pair of antique French Louis XV style wingback chairs from the 1890s embodies timeless elegance and superior craftsmanship. Each chair features the distinctive high back with gr...
Walnut
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790 Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Maple, pine Covered in textured and s...
Mahogany
Elegant George I Walnut Wing Armchair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An elegant George I walnut wing armchair, the high barrel back with shallow curving wings and scroll arms, the shallow seat set on four swept cabriole legs with barrel castors enclos...
Walnut
Large Chippendale Wingback Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Large late 18th century American Chippendale wingback chair. Newly upholstered in wool check.
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair circa 1820 Good example in excellent condition commensurate of age. Fabric will require replacing. Standing on mahogany faux bamboo legs termin...
Upholstery, Mahogany
$9,183 / set
H 46.07 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
PAiR OF WILLIAM MORRIS CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of vintage, William Morris flat top arm Chesterfield Whisky brown leather fully restored ...
Leather, Hardwood
18th Century Chippendale Camelback Sofa Likely
Located in Hudson, NY
18th century Chippendale mahogany camelback sofa with scrolled arms, molded tapered legs and bowed front. This example has dynamic impact due to its super lines. The bowed front seat...
Silk, Mahogany, Pine
Early 19th Century George III Wing Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Early 19th century George III wing chair, the shaped back without scrolled wings and arms raised over squared leg joined with H stretcher terminating on brass casters.
Mahogany
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.