Irish Wing Chair
Antique Late 18th Century Irish Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 1790s Irish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique 1770s Irish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery
Antique 1790s Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Irish Posters
Paper
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Canapes
Mohair, Silk, Giltwood, Wood
2010s Belgian Modern Sofas
Linen
21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs
Linen
2010s Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1990s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1910s British Bedroom Sets
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Organic Modern Center Tables
Travertine
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Beds and Bed Frames
Cane, Oak
Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Cabinets
Brass
Antique 1750s English Chinese Chippendale Sofas
Antique Late 18th Century American Armchairs
Vintage 1950s British Baroque Beds and Bed Frames
Velvet, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Brass
Recent Sales
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Irish George II Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century Irish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
Antique 19th Century European Louis XV Chairs
Linen, Wood
20th Century American Romantic Wingback Chairs
Down, Linen, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Giltwood, Wood
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Giltwood, Down
Antique 18th Century Georgian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Walnut
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Dining Room Tables
Elm
Antique 1870s Irish High Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century English George II Card Tables and Tea Tables
Ormolu
Vintage 1970s Great Britain (UK) Early Victorian Sofas
Leather, Hardwood
Antique Late 18th Century Irish George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 18th Century Irish George II Wingback Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood, Lacquer
20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Linen, Upholstery, Giltwood, Down
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George II Armchairs
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Irish Wingback Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Vintage 1930s American Wingback Chairs
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Irish Wingback Chairs
Walnut, Fabric
Antique 1760s Irish George II Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century Irish Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary French Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Linen, Muslin
Antique 1820s English George IV Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Irish Wing Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right Seating for You
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.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
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