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Rare George II Needlepoint Walnut Wing Armchair
Rare George II Needlepoint Walnut Wing Armchair

Rare George II Needlepoint Walnut Wing Armchair

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H 46 in W 34 in D 26 in

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

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Needlepoint Upholstery Wing Arm Chairs
Pair of Needlepoint Upholstery Wing Arm Chairs

Pair of Needlepoint Upholstery Wing Arm Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Large Early Georgian-Style Wing Chairs, upholstered in brown needlepoint upholstery

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20th Century English Wingback Chairs

c.1900 French Needlepoint Louis XV Wing-Back Chair
c.1900 French Needlepoint Louis XV Wing-Back Chair

c.1900 French Needlepoint Louis XV Wing-Back Chair

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Stunning antique French Louis XV style wing-back chair with incredible needlepoint upholstery. This

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Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

18th Century English Queen Anne Wing Chair in Walnut with Needlepoint Tapestry
18th Century English Queen Anne Wing Chair in Walnut with Needlepoint Tapestry

18th Century English Queen Anne Wing Chair in Walnut with Needlepoint Tapestry

Located in Atlanta, GA

Walnut Queen Anne Wing chair upholstered in needlepoint tapestry featuring a woman in fancy dress

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Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Tapestry, Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Pair of  Provincial Wing Chairs by Don Rousseau
Pair of  Provincial Wing Chairs by Don Rousseau

Pair of Provincial Wing Chairs by Don Rousseau

By Don Ruseau

Located in Manhasset, NY

A charming pair of English Provincial wing chairs with needlepoint upholstery.

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Early 20th Century American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique French Empire Giltwood Winged Griffin Needlepoint Inlay Parlor Arm Chair
Antique French Empire Giltwood Winged Griffin Needlepoint Inlay Parlor Arm Chair

Antique French Empire Giltwood Winged Griffin Needlepoint Inlay Parlor Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Empire giltwood winged Griffin needlepoint and inlay parlor arm chair. Item features

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Early 20th Century Empire Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Pair of  Needlepoint Wing Back Chairs
Pair of  Needlepoint Wing Back Chairs

Pair of Needlepoint Wing Back Chairs

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H 56 in W 36 in D 32 in

Pair of Needlepoint Wing Back Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Sturdy, comfortable, and richly colored pattern; the fabric is in perfect condition. Handsome hand-carved legs; this pair makes a room.

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Antique 19th Century British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Carved English Wing Chair
Carved English Wing Chair

Carved English Wing Chair

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H 49.5 in W 25 in D 30 in

Carved English Wing Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

This is a wonderful wing chair with antique needlepoint. The chair appears to be, Early 1800s. The

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Antique 19th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

FRENCH WALNUT WINGCHAIR WITH NEEDLEPOINT UPHOLSTERY
FRENCH WALNUT WINGCHAIR WITH NEEDLEPOINT UPHOLSTERY

FRENCH WALNUT WINGCHAIR WITH NEEDLEPOINT UPHOLSTERY

Located in Natchez, MS

Late 19th c Walnut frame wing chair with needlepoint upholstery and velvet cushion

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Rare Pair of English Country House Satinwood Wing Chairs, circa 1890
Rare Pair of English Country House Satinwood Wing Chairs, circa 1890

Rare Pair of English Country House Satinwood Wing Chairs, circa 1890

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

This is a superb and rare pair of late 19th century English Country House solid satinwood wing

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Antique 1890s English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Satinwood

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Four Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Chinoiserie Bergères, Jansen Attr., 1890
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By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine and Rare Assembled Set of Four French Louis XV Style Gilt-Wood Carved and Japanned-Chinoiserie Lacquer Decorated Bergers Armchairs, attributed to Maison Jansen (House of Janse...

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Materials

Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

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...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

Materials

Linen, Velvet

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s
Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

Le Bambole sofa in velvet By Mario Bellini For B&B Italia, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in ABCOUDE, UT

Beautiful Le Bambole sofa in coral/pink coloured velvet designed by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia in the 1970s. This beautiful edition is reupholstered in a high quality cotton velve...

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Vintage 1970s Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...

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2010s American Modern Stools

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Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

$3,977 / item

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT

The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...

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2010s Italian Side Tables

Materials

Onyx

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930
Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930

$8,242

H 22.84 in W 57.88 in D 21.66 in

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930

Located in TOURCOING, FR

Canapé "Rognon" Art déco en placage d'acajou 1930's Restauration nécessaire

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Canapes

Materials

Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-Wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, Jansen Attr.

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Fine Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved-wood Cream-Lacquered Settees, probably by Maison Jansen. The rectangular shaped Love Seats, each with scrolled carved armrests ending wit...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Settees

Materials

Fabric, Satin, Silk, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen

$19,450Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Belle Époque Bergère Attributed to Jansen

By Maison Jansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A very fine and rare pair of French 19th-20th century "Belle Époque" Louis XVI style mahogany and ormolu-mounted bergéres armchairs, each with an arched-back gilt bronze-mounted fram...

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Antique Early 1900s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922
Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

$41,213

H 60.24 in W 90.95 in D 0.4 in

Maurice Dufrêne for La Maitrise art deco tapestry 1922

By Maurice Dufrêne, La Maitrise

Located in Paris, IDF

Maurice Dufrene designed this tapestry for the studio La Maitrise, Les Galeries Lafayette, in Paris in 1922, just as he became the director of the studio. Crafted from handspun wool,...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Tapestries

Materials

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Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s
Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s

Swedish Modern coffee table / side table, 1940s

By Carl-Erik Johansson

Located in Stockholm, SE

This exquisite Swedish coffee table from the 1940s is a true masterpiece of mid-century design, combining elegance with innovative craftsmanship. The table features a raw glass top, ...

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750
English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750

English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1750

By Joseph Aronson

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chinese Chippendale mahogany sofa with carved corner fret works, serpentine back, scrolled arms, and terminating on squared legs with connecting stretchers. Mid-18th century....

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Antique 1750s English Chinese Chippendale Sofas

Pair of Jules Leleu French Art Deco Bergères Armchairs
Pair of Jules Leleu French Art Deco Bergères Armchairs

Pair of Jules Leleu French Art Deco Bergères Armchairs

$24,000 / set

H 32.5 in W 25.75 in D 29 in

Pair of Jules Leleu French Art Deco Bergères Armchairs

By Jules Leleu

Located in Queens, NY

Pair of French Art Deco (Circa 1940) Bergères Armchairs with tapestry upholstery having a round back and scroll design arm (by JULES LELEU) (Reference: Decorateurs Ensemble, Francois...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Tapestry

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas
Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

Fine Important Restored Pair of Antique Howard & Sons Leather Chesterfield Sofas

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare pair of original early Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street cigar brown leather, fully restored Chesterfield bu...

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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic
Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic

Antique Howard & Sons Aesthetic Movement Sofa Claw & Ball Feet Chinoiserie Fabic

By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning exceptionally rare and original Howard & Son's circa 1880 two seat sofa with duvet feather padded arms and seat cushions, with Aesthe...

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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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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 Needlepoint Wing Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.