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Antique 1920s Johnson Chair Co. Mahogany & Brown Mohair Library Wingback Chairs
By Johnson Chair Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Johnson Chair Company Library Wingback Chairs, C. 1920s. Features a mahogany frame with
Category
Vintage 1920s American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Mahogany
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 44.25 in W 36 in D 37.5 in
Vintage English Leather Tufted Wingback Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage leather tufted wingback library chair. Has a solid walnut base.
Category
Vintage 1940s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Georgian Style Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Handsome pair of cigar leather wing-back library chairs made in the English George III taste. The
Category
20th Century American George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
$7,800 / set
H 40.5 in W 32.5 in D 32 in
Antique German Biedermeier Mahogany Fauteuil Wingback Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique mid to early 19th century German Biedermeier library / lounge armchair. Made of mahogany
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 45 in W 34 in D 28 in
Vintage Baker Queen Anne Style Mahogany Silk Striped Wingback Library Club Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately wingback chair by Baker Furniture, circa 1980s. Features a flared open stance
Category
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
$1,880 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43 in W 36 in D 32 in
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for E J VICTOR
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton
$3,371 Sale Price
25% Off
H 43 in W 40 in D 26 in
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wingback Library Reading Armchair & Ottoman by LEE INDUSTRIES
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chair:
41
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,295 / set
H 41 in W 40 in D 42 in
Pair English Library Wing Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this pair of wing chairs date from the 1940s. Newly upholstered in a gray/green
Category
Mid-20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair This is a very comfortable chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Parker Knoll Wing Back Leather Library Chair
This is a very comfortable chair, the leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Adam Style Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,753
H 96 in W 71 in D 30 in
Pair of Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Chesterfield Library Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of gentleman’s wing back leather chesterfield library chairs.
These are very roomy chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$11,013 / set
H 44 in W 34 in D 30 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 47 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Early 20th C English Button Tufted Leather Wing Back Library Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Found in England, this leather wing back library chair dates from the 1910 - 1920s. Tall seat back
Category
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Regency Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
A large scale chair with blue leather upholstery. Wing back with scrolled carved arms. The seat
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
English Queen Anne Style High Back Library Wingchair
Located in Southampton, NJ
A stately high back Queen Anne style Wingback or Library chair with ever so lithe styling and
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Damask, Upholstery, Mahogany
1920s American Library Tufted Leather Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
1920s American Library Tufted Leather Wing Chair. New upholstery. Listed price is for one chair.
Category
Vintage 1920s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
A George III Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A George III Mahogany Library Armchair, Late 18th Century
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Leather Wingback Library Chair, Deep Cordovan Color
Located in New York, NY
Leather Wingback Library Chair
Brass nailhead detailing and unusual deep caramel color. Very
Category
Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Monumental English Leather Library Wingback Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Monumental wingback leather library chair with original worn fabric, buttoned and tufted back and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of William IV Style Leather Mahogany Library Wingback Chairs
By Barclay Butera
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distinctive pair of bespoke leather and mahogany library chairs or wingback chairs made in the
Category
20th Century American William IV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
$5,000 / set
H 47 in W 31 in D 31 in
2 Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Channel Back Upholstered Wingback Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A graceful pair of mid 20th century library wingback chairs. Made from mahogany with a raised
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,900 / set
H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in
2 Hickory Chair Queen Anne Mahogany Wingback Club Library Arm Chairs Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of Hickory chair wingback armchairs. Made of mahogany featuring a white geometric upholstery
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,500 / set
H 45 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mahogany Wingback Library Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Early Victorian library chair, newly reupholstered with original mahogany frame.
England circa
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Tufted Leather Wingback Library Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Leather tufted library chair with original leather, slight roll arm with wingback sides.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Comfortable wingback Leather Chesterfield Library Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of comfortable wing back leather chesterfield library chairs
These are very roomy chairs
Category
Early 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Baker Furniture William and Mary Upholstered Wingback Library Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An outstanding William and Mary or Queen Anne style wingback library chair
By Baker Furniture
Category
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,695
H 50.25 in W 30.5 in D 35 in
Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
$5,300
H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
$5,300
H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
Georgian English Tufted Leather Chesterfield Library Chair or Wingback
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand English tufted leather Chesterfield library chair or wing chair made in the Georgian taste
Category
20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
1870 English Library Barrel Wingback Chair in Green Leather Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
. This English barrel wingback chair circa 1870 would be a great addition to any library, living room or
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$8,750
H 44.5 in W 30 in D 21 in
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library Reading Chair by Ethan Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library reading chair by Ethan Allen
Approximate Measurements
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,695
H 42.5 in W 34 in D 36 in
Tufted Burgundy Leather Pair of Bernhardt Nailhead Wingback Library Chairs
By Bernhardt
Located in West Hartford, CT
Grand, welcoming and wonderful leather wingback club chairs from the late 20th century, by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
$2,895 / set
H 39 in W 32 in L 39 in
Vintage Crate & Barrel Brielle Wingback Nailhead Arm Club Library Chair
By Crate & Barrel
Located in Dayton, OH
room. Comfortable and conversation-worthy, this updated, classic wingback chair is outlined by hand
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
$1,175
H 39 in W 30 in D 36 in
Bracewell Burgundy Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Bracewell Furniture Co leather wingback armchairs featuring serpentine Chippendale styling
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$2,100 / set
H 42 in W 32 in D 32 in
Pearson George III Chippendale Mahogany Striped Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Pearson Furniture George III or Chippendale wingback chair. Made from mahogany, featuring a
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$700
H 41 in W 36 in D 32.5 in
2 Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Wingback Library Club Arm Chairs & Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage set of two wingback chairs and ottoman. Made of mahogany featuring a blue floral fabric
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$1,200 / set
H 42 in W 36 in D 33 in
2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century oversized wingback chairs. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,350 / set
H 59 in W 33 in D 33 in
2 Antique Plaid Queen Anne Wingback Library Club Accent Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of two mid century oversized wingback chairs. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
$2,350 / set
H 39 in W 33 in D 33 in
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J VICTOR
Featuring detail carvings, a matching
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Mid Century General Interiors Corp Orange Velvet Library Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage mid century General Interiors Corporation wingback armchair featuring serpentine form with
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$800
H 45 in W 35 in D 33 in
Mid Century Queen Anne Mahogany Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Floral Crewel
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century oversized Queen Anne wingback chair. Made of mahogany with a wide stance, accented with
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,000
H 48.5 in W 34 in D 32.5 in
2 Woodmark English George III Style Oversized Wingback Arm Library Club Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
An exquisite pair of George III syle wingback chairs by Woodmark. Features a teal raised velvel
Category
Late 20th Century George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
$3,500 / set
H 49 in W 37 in L 49 in
Mid Century Art Deco Style Plaid Channel Wingback Club Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century upholstered walnut armchair featuring serpentine form with flared wingback and channel
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$1,000
H 38 in W 32 in D 27 in
Wingback Library Chair in Green Pierre Frey Mohair, England late 19th Century
Located in New York, NY
19th century English wingchair in Green Pierre Frey Teddy Mohair (Mousse)
England, circa 1880
Newly upholstered with period finish on the legs.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Sheraton Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery, Wood
$5,500
H 45.5 in W 31 in D 31 in
Vintage Southwood Chippendale Mahogany Damask Wingback Armchair Club Library
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood (Hickory, North Carolina) wing back chair. Made from mahogany frame with carved front
Category
Late 20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,100
H 46.5 in W 33 in D 37 in
Leather Library Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1880
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
2 French Louis XVI Walnut Bergere Fauteuil Library Lounge Wingback Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage French Louis XVI style club / lounge / library arm chairs. Made of walnut featuring
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,500 / set
H 42 in W 33 in D 31 in
Vintage Silk Chippendale Style Wingback Armchair Club Library Accent Bird Motif
Located in Dayton, OH
Chippendale style wingback chair, circa 1980s. Made from mahogany in North Carolina. Features a
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
$900
H 46 in W 34 in D 29 in
Vintage Southwood Queen Anne Mahogany Wingback Armchair Club Library George II
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood (Hickory, North Carolina) wingback chair. Made from mahogany frame with carved cabriole
Category
Late 20th Century Native American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
$1,100
H 45 in W 32 in D 33 in
Tall Channelled Back Library Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Tall channelled back leather library chair, simple roll arm, original fabric and studs.
Category
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
c.1890 Hand-carved American Wingback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Stunning antique American wingback library chair--recently reupholstered, but never sat in! The
Category
Antique 19th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak, Mohair
A William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in London, GB
With barrel shaped back on reeded turned tapering legs, with brass casters.
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Wingback Chairs
Edwardian Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Library Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Gentleman’s wing back leather library chair
This is a very roomy chair, the ultimate in vintage
Category
Early 20th Century Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Ornately Carved Chippendale Style Leather Wingback Club Chair & Ottoman Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage chippendale style oversized wingback library club chair and matching ottoman combo
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$2,520
H 41 in W 34 in D 35 in
Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wing back hall porters leather or chesterfield library chair
This is a very roomy chair, the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Midcentury Pair of Warm Terracotta Leather Library Chairs with Brass Nail Heads
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Midcentury pair of warm terracotta leather library chairs with brass nail heads
Very comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century European Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$3,800 / set
H 41.5 in W 26.5 in L 41.5 in
Lee Jofa Oversized Large William and Mary Black Leather Wing Back Library Chair
By Lee Jofa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Large and Stately William and Mary black leather wingback chair (Item H4274-20) by Lee Jofa. Item
Category
Late 20th Century American William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$5,200
H 56 in W 41 in D 33.75 in
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Library Wingback Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of library wingback chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct library wingback chairs — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Library wingback chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of library wingback chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Georgian, Victorian and Mid-Century Modern library wingback chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made library wingback chairs over the years, but those made by Southwood & Co., Bernhardt and Bradington Young are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Library Wingback Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,800, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $12,000 highest priced.
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 Library 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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