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Maxime Old, Fireside Chair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
The low chair designed by Maxime Old has a base in stained oak and matt varnish, and a seat that
Category
2010s French Minimalist Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Western Style Old Hickory Tannery Leather Club Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Old Hickory Tannery
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Western style leather and cow hide lounge chair and ottoman by noted American
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Club Chairs
Materials
Fur, Leather
Maxime Old, De Pont Armchair
By Maxime Old
Located in Paris, FR
Maxime Old in 1965. Originally, this armchair was created for the bank of the European Industrial and
Category
2010s French Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Old Livoni Black Leather Chair
By Livoni
Located in Milan, IT
with black-colored leather, showcasing handmade stitching and elegant metal buckles.
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Suite of 8 Art Deco Chairs and 2 Mahogany and Leather Armchairs i
By Maxime Old
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Rare suite of 8 Art Deco chairs and 2 mahogany and leather armchairs in the style of Maxime Old
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Forsyth X Old Hickory Butte Chair and Ottoman with Custom Sheepskin Cushions
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Forsyth X Old Hickory butte chair and ottoman with custom California sheepskin cushions and Loro
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Hickory, Leather
Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel
Category
Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Suede, Hickory
Old Hickory Arm Chairs -Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early 20Thc Old Hickory arm chairs with leather seats and amazing original worn patina. These ranch
Category
Vintage 1940s American Adirondack Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hickory
19th Century English Oak and Leather Library Chair, Lovely Old Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century English oak and leather library chair. Lovely old patina.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Graceful old wing chair made of sheep leather in correct condition
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this graceful old wing chair made of sheep leather in correct condition, finished with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Sheepskin
Old Spanish Throne Occasional High Back Chair Period Distressed Paint & Leather
Located in GB
chair
An ornately carved and decorated original chair. The leather upholstery is period, heavily
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 42.72 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Antique Old Leather Side Chairs Probably Italian Early 1900s Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Old Leather Side Chairs that probably originated from Italy or possibly France and made in
Category
Vintage 1920s Italian Country Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 39.75 in W 18.63 in D 25.5 in
Kodak Leather Chair, Jesse Sanderson
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Geneve, CH
Kodak leather chair, Jesse Sanderson, WDSTCK Studio
Artist: Jesse Sanderson
Material: Steel frame
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Cast Iron / Leather Chair 'Adjustable'
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 19th century
Cast iron / leather chair w/ a unusual adjustable back ( Nail Head Trim
Category
Antique 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
8 Antique Old World French Country Carved Oak Leather Dining Chairs Renaissance
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Antique French Country Old World oak dining chairs. An exquisite and unique form with molded side
Category
Antique 19th Century Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 34.5 in W 22 in D 22 in
Petroil Leather Modern Uphostery Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Italian style and the mixture of old and new, this collection display the
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brown Leather Modern Uphostery Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Italian style and the mixture of old and new, this collection display the
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Materials
Metal
Primitive Hand Carved Wood and Leather Chairs
Located in Las Vegas, NV
accent pieces.
These chairs are super old with all those great primitive details. The leather is
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Black Leather
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Hunting Chair, it is made of oak and butt leather. This gives it a strong, masculine character, and
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Set (8) French Dining Chairs in Louis XVI Style Old Leather Unrestored
Located in Chicago, IL
Antique set of French (8) Louis XVI Style Dining Room Chairs in "unrestored" condition and I have
Category
Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 41.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.5 in
White Oak Dining Chair with Leather Seat or Dining Chair GH2
By Klein Agency
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Reminiscent of an old farmhouse chair, the dining chair GH2 is second in the collection of chairs
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Old French Desk Chair in Original Leather and Very Comfortable. c1930's
Located in Chicago, IL
difficult items to find are a nice Old Leather Desk Chair, that no one has tried to restore and make look
Category
Vintage 1930s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Old Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen early 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful old pair of Børge Mogensen’s spanish chair. Designed 1958 for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Petroil Leather Modern Uphostery Dining Chair Full Back
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Italian style and the mixture of old and new, this collection display the
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brown Leather Modern Uphostery Dining Chair Full Back
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Italian style and the mixture of old and new, this collection display the
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Petroil Leather Modern Uphostery Dining Chair w/ feet
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Italian style and the mixture of old and new, this collection display the
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brown Leather Modern Uphostery Dining Chair W/ Feet
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the Italian style and the mixture of old and new, this collection display the
Category
2010s Portuguese Other Chairs
Materials
Metal
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair in Natural Leather and Oak
By Fredericia
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
hunting chair, it is made of oak and butt leather. This gives it a strong, masculine character, and
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Leather Bergere Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of well kept old Bergere arm chairs. Leather is well kept and clean. Wooden carved base has
Category
Vintage 1950s American Rococo Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970s Chromed Steel Leather Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
distressed heavy leather. Not sure as to the manufacturer but they clearly look to be influence by Milo
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
12 Dining Chairs Art Deco in Leather, Italian
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
chairs 1920 - French - 12 people
Dining Table Art Deco
Year: 1920
Country: French
Wood and leather
Finish
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fredrick Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Extremely comfortable reclining leather lounge chair on Brazilian Rosewood base designed by Fredrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Elk Antler and Leather Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
selling – we hope to be your trusted source.
Chairs, Antlers, Antler Furniture, Genuine Leather.
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Horn
Pair of leather wingback chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
100 years old. The chair now recovered in leather so this can go on for use for the next century
Category
Vintage 1920s English William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
6 Chairs Style : Art Deco , Materials: Leather and wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs in leather and wood.
Art Deco
The back of the chair forms the word Munich
Year 1900
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Armchair Chair with Faux Crocodile Imitation Leather Covering
Located in Buggiano, IT
Italian armchair with covering in black faux crocodile imitation leather, structure in antiqued
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
Modern Leather & Steel Chair, Kodak by Jesse Sanderson for WDSTCK
By Jesse Sanderson
Located in Warsaw, PL
Contemporary Leather & Steel Swivel Chair, Kodak by Jesse Sanderson for WDSTCK
Design: Jesse
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
IV period mahoghany library chair is of a relatively unusual form which exudes elegance, class and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen, a Pair of "Spanish Chairs", Old Version, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A fantastic pair and examples of the Danish design icon, "The Spanish Chair", designed by Børge
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 22.05 in
Modern Leather Side Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A modern leather upholstered side chair, the upholstered sling back and seat with nailhead
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Dining Room ...
Materials
Leather, Wood
Walnut Stained Ash and Caress Black Leather Highback Chair, Utility
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
utilitarian in its references, while also featuring a palette of old-world and luxurious materials. The result
Category
2010s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Walnut Stained Ash and Black Caress Leather Arm Chair, Utility V
By Stellar Works
Located in New York, NY
palette of old-world and luxurious materials. The end result is a set of elegant and versatile pieces that
Category
2010s Chinese Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Rare & Primative circa 1820 Irish Famine Chair Original Timber 200+ Years Old
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this really quite lovely original circa 1820 Irish Famine chair
Category
Antique 1820s English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Pine
H 26.78 in W 18.9 in D 16.74 in
Victorian Aesthetic Movement Childs Chair with Pressed Leather Cats on Seat Back
Located in Lambertville, NJ
” deep by 24 1/2” tall seat hight 10”. Pressed leather seat has old repair. This chair is in old
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 24.5 in W 17 in D 14 in
French Leather Club Chairs Properly Restored from Inside Out, Original Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
French Leather Club Chairs that have been completely restored by our inhouse Old Plank Upholstery
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 34 in W 37.5 in D 41 in
Beautiful old Set of Eye Chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson
By Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful set of four oak and patinated leather „Eye“ chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson for Ivan Gern
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Exclusive Chesterfield Club Chair, Leather Bordeaux Red, England
Located in Berlin, DE
Exclusive Chesterfield club chair, leather bordeaux red, England.
Old Chesterfield club chair
Category
20th Century Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Vintage Nude Leather "Cinema" Easy Chairs by Gunilla Allard, 1990s
By Gunilla Allard
Located in Rīga, LV
Gunilla Allard designed the Cinema series for the company Lammhults in 1994. The old sports cars
Category
20th Century Swedish Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 28.75 in
Contemporary Klismos Chair in Stainless Steel and Fine Leather Seat Mesh
Located in San Francisco, CA
We know about klismos chairs thanks to ancient Greek art, but how did this forgotten furniture item
Category
Early 2000s American Classical Greek Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Grey Beige Leather Dining Chairs with Polished Chrome Cantilever Base
By Rolf Benz
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of four grey beige leather dining chairs with a cantilevered rectangular tubed base in polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 35.8 in W 18 in D 23.2 in
19th Century 14 Horn and Leather Chair
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th Century fourteen horn chair. Original brown leather with tacked upholstery. A sculpture and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Chairs
Materials
Horn
Pacific Green Havana Palmwood and Leather Lounge Chair
By Pacific Green
Located in Miami, FL
Havana lounge chair by Pacific Green. A sustainably sourced handcrafted palmwood frame supports a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Australian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Cees Braakman for Pastoe Set of Six SM08 Dining Chairs in Black Leather.
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful vintage set of six SM08 dining chairs in black leather designed by Cees Braakman for
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Sculptural Side Chair with Woven Leather Seat
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Side chair, leather, stained wood, United States, 1950s
Admirable handcrafted side chair from the
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Two Chrome Base, Green Faux Leather Chairs Made by Blaha, Austria, 1970s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
wear consistent with age and use. They have the original old faux leather on the armrests and backrests
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Brewery Munich Set 6 Chairs in Wood and Leather Jugendstil, Art Nouveau
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
6 chairs in leather and wood.
Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty
The back of the chair forms the
Category
Antique Early 1900s German Jugendstil Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 20.08 in W 14.18 in D 16.15 in
"Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco", 1930, France in Leather and Wood
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Materials : wood and
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Amazing Set of 12 Chairs Art Deco 1920 Materials: Wood and Leather
By Maison Jansen
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Luxury 12 Art Deco chairs in leather and wood.
Year 1930
Country: French
Materials : Wood and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
21st Century Frac Chair, Lacquered Iron and Black Leather, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Painted metal and leather chair inspired by the elegant tailcoats of the 1940s.
The slender black
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel, Metal, Aluminum
H 37.6 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
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Old Leather Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of old leather chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all old leather chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 34 antique and vintage old leather chairs in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Old leather chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Art Deco, Mid-Century Modern and Modern old leather chairs are consistently popular styles. Maxime Old, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller each produced beautiful old leather chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Old Leather Chairs?
Old leather chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,750, while the lowest priced sells for $531 and the highest can go for as much as $38,000.
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.
Questions About Old Leather Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023To rejuvenate a leather couch, start by wiping it clean with a soft, slightly damp cloth. Apply a leather cleaner labeled as safe for the specific type of leather to remove stains or heavy soiling. Then, rub a leather conditioner into the sofa and allow it to rest for a few hours. Wipe off any excess with a soft cloth. When it comes to rejuvenating vintage furniture, however, experts recommend that you consult a professional. On 1stDibs, find a collection of leather couches.
- How old are peacock chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023How old peacock chairs are, as well as their origin, has been debated for decades. Not to be confused with the Peacock chair created by Danish furniture maker Hans J. Wegner, the iconic wicker seating design is believed to have first appeared in the Philippines. The American silent film-era actress Norma Talmadge posed in a peacock chair for a promotional photograph, and the seats became a staple of photo shoots, earning acclaim during the mid-century years in the United States when they appeared in publicity materials for prominent musicians and other celebrities. The chair became popular again during the 1960s in Haight-Ashbury, and it was featured at the time in a famous photograph of political activist and Black Panther Party cofounder Huey P. Newton. On 1stDibs, shop a range of peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- How old is the rocking chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The rocking chair is more than 275 years old. Early models date back to around 1725 and were made by outfitting Windsor chairs with skates. By 1787, rocking chairs were common enough for the word to be added to the English dictionary. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of rocking chairs.
- How old are tub chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- How old is a Morris chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Morris chair was first created in the 1860s. William Morris designed the Morris chair, and it is known to be one of the earliest styles of reclining chairs. Coveted for their versatile design, Morris chairs continue to be a favorite seating option for the home. Shop a collection of Morris chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. 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. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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