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French Empire Mahogany Reclining Wing Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual French Empire mahogany reclining wing back armchair of high proportions. French
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Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

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Mahogany

18th Century Invalide Chair in Working Condition
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved beechwood, reclining, wing-back invalide chair in wonderful working condition. The
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Antique 1790s French Chairs

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Iron

19th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century wing armchair, the shaped reclining back above large movable arm rests, leading down
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

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Wood

18th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This type of French reclining armchair is also called 'Fauteuil' a Crémallaire, de malade or
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Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs

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Elm

18th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
18th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
H 47.25 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

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Linen, Wood

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly
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Antique Late 18th Century French Chairs

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Iron

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
H 52 in W 29.25 in D 31 in
Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
required. The buttoned leather wing-back reclines to various settings to allow you to get an angle to
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Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Reupholstered Danish Mid-Century reclining chair designed by Henry Walter Klein
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Berlin, DE
rounded design with a subtle wing back and has a reclining mechanism adjusted with a knob on the right
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

1940s Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Chair in the Manner of Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
-inspired curves, with winged shelter arms and a gently reclined back for cozy lounging. A sturdy frame and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Beech, Wood

Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker Armchairs in Lelièvre Bouclé, Oak and Teak, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell, Lelièvre Paris, Arnold Madsen
Located in The Hague, NL
cabinetmaker in Roskilde in the mid 1950s. The design of the armchairs is marked by the slightly reclined, wing
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

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Fabric, Wool, Linen, Upholstery, Oak, Teak

Extraordinary Pair Of Antique Of Neoclassical Style Barley Twist Console Tables
Located in Bridgeport, CT
back legs, the apron with hand painted neoclassical images of reclining and seated veiled women
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Antique 19th Century Neoclassical Console Tables

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Marble

Antique Victorian Sterling Silver Three-Piece Tea Service
By Elkington & Co.
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
reclined on a barrel, with both arms elevated, in one hand a simplified mug and the other a pipe; the
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Antique 1880s British Tea Sets

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Silver, Sterling Silver

Osvaldo Borsani "T68" Coffee Table, circa 1960, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Girona, Spain
expressive and curvaceous wing of Art Deco design. By 1953, when, along with his twin brother, Fulgenzio
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Glass, Rosewood

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JENNY Large Wall Light or Sconce in Enamel & Brass by Blueprint Lighting
By Blueprint Lighting, Mathieu Matégot, Stilnovo
Located in New York, NY
Introducing Jenny, the latest vintage-inspired fixture from Blueprint Lighting. Named for multi-hyphenate Jenny Mollen; NYT best-selling author, actress, design enthusiast, mom of ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

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Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel

Mid-Victorian Moorish Wrought & Cast Iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure
Located in London, GB
A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a masterpiece in High Victorian ironwork design. This Pergola was built around the same time a...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Moorish Architectural Elements

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Wrought Iron

Extensive Assembled Meissen Blue and White Bird Model Dinner Service, circa 1890
Located in New York, NY
Each piece painted in underglaze-blue and heightened in gilding with an exotic bird perched upon peony branches, comprising: an oval soup tureen, cover and two stands, an 18" oval pl...
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Antique 1890s German Dinner Plates

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Porcelain

Japanese Antique Cutting Board Low Table, Taisho Era'Early 1900s', Wabi Sabi
Located in Hitachiomiya-shi, 08
This is a Japanese antique cutting board low table. It was made in the Taisho Era(1912-1926). This low table was originally used as a work table for cutting fabric. Made of cedar wo...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Tables

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Cedar

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection.  An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
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2010s Belgian Modern Sofas

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Linen

Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
H 31.5 in W 106.3 in D 39.38 in
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project! The chairs wood frame is nicely carved. The cab...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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Wood

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

David Mazel Tov LifeGuard Chair, Handcrafted Maple Coastal Inspiration Seating
By Louie George Michael
Located in Montreal, Quebec
This chair is named in honor of the famous lifeguard. David Mazel Tov is a design focused on perspectives and it allows two people to co-exist in a space with different points of vie...
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2010s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs

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Rattan, Maple

Japanese Antique Large Low Table 1900s-1940s / Sofa Table Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Since ancient times, people have created necessary tools from familiar materials to survive in the severe struggle against nature, inherited them, and nurtured their lifestyle and cu...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

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Wood, Cedar

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
By Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
Handsewn fabric shade, dessin by Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn, hanging on a fabric-covered wire, brass-parts in the requested finish. Total drop custom made 2 x Edison screw sockets ...
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2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
Fabric Pende Woka Chandelier
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H 15.75 in Dm 15.75 in
Japanese antique wooden low table/20th century/coffee table/sofa table
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden workbench that was used in Japan in the past. I used to cut cloth etc. on this table. I think the material is horse chestnut. The production year is around 1900-1950...
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20th Century Japanese Taisho Sofa Tables

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Antique Low Teak Wood Coffee Table
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful antique coffee table with a wide thick teak wood panel top. Minimalist arch shaped base. Circa 1950. This coffee table was hand made in the spirit of Wabi-Sabi, a Japanese...
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Vintage 1950s Organic Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

17th Century Walnut Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A 17th century French walnut armchair from the Dordogne region. The typical baluster shaped legs under a high back with upholstered armrest concealing tray supports. Armchairs as the...
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Armchairs

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Walnut

17th Century Walnut Armchair
17th Century Walnut Armchair
H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally well as a lounge or side chair. This Modern style dining room chair has a so...
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Fully Upholstered Day Bed Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Fully upholstered day bed in a Dedar fabric. Structure in wood. Featuring incredibly comfortable upholstery and soft structure made of non-deformable foam.
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2010s French International Style Daybeds

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Fabric

Japanese Antique Wooden Low Table / Coffee Table / 1912s-1926s / WabiSabi
Located in Iwate-gun Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate Prefecture
The top board is chestnut wood, and the legs are single-board lowtable with cedar. The top board emphasizes the wood grain and expresses the flat surface beautifully and three-dimen...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Wood, Chestnut, Cedar

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Very Special Biedermeier Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A wing chair characteristic for this furniture type in South Germany, but very special with an
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

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Iron

19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair
Located in Wels, AT
Rare Austrian Biedermeier high back wing chair, metamorphic Reclining Armchair. The foot Extension
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

William IV Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Wells, ME
remarkable chair is winged (for comfort) and will recline to almost flat (with a mechanical lever under the
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

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Mahogany

William IV Metamorphic Armchair
William IV Metamorphic Armchair
H 44.75 in W 29 in D 23.75 in
Italian Mid-Century Reclining Wing Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century reclining wing back chair. Wood frame and yellow cotton fabric Condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Wood

Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Reclining Wing Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual French mahogany reclining wing back armchair of high proportions, late Empire. French
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Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

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Mahogany

Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair
By Bradington Young
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reclining wing back frames, green button tufted leather chesterfield style upholstery, original labels
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany, Leather

1960s G Plan ‘Most Comfortable Chair in the World’ 6250 Swivel Wingback Armchair
By Paul Conti, G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
Fabrics. A Classic and functional piece that's incredibly comfortable with it's reclining winged back
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

19th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century wing armchair, the shaped reclining back above large movable arm rests, leading down
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Chairs

Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An unusual pair of French winged, reclining armchairs, one being 18th Century walnut and the other
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
Pair of Large Scale French Reclining Wing Chairs
H 48.82 in W 31.11 in D 29.53 in
Italian Rococo Walnut and Leather Upholstered Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
The arched back with small "wings" and adjustable with iron supports, the flattened arms shaped
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wingback Chairs

French Art Deco Recliner Wing Chair by Baker Furniture, Walnut with Brass Detail
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
Clever and handsome 1950s French Art Deco style adjustable back wing chair in walnut wood with
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wingback Chairs

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Brass

Reclining Wingback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual high back winged armchair has notched metal sidebars that allow it to recline to
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Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

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Oak, Upholstery

Reclining Wingback Chair
Reclining Wingback Chair
H 48 in W 25 in D 27 in
Late Regency Mahogany Reclining Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Roman Empire Form. Rare Wing Back
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Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Unusual 18th century reclining armchair
Located in Malton, GB
with the winged detail and the tapered legs. The mechanism for reclining is very simple. Brass
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Antique 18th Century Lounge Chairs

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Pine

Unusual 18th century reclining armchair
Unusual 18th century reclining armchair
H 45.28 in W 27.56 in D 36.23 in
“Reclining Nude” by Zero Mostel
Located in Sheffield, MA
Zero Mostel American, 1915-1977 “Reclining Nude” Oil on board
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Vintage 1970s American Paintings

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Board

Early 19th Century French Ebonized Reclining Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
mechanism for reclining the backrest. Having a rectangular, winged back over outstretched arms. Supported
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Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

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Upholstery

19th Century Carved Walnut Reclining Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a superb English carved walnut reclining chair, circa 1880. Beautifully carved wing
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs

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Walnut

Large Biedermeier Declining Wing Chair, circa 1820
Located in Berlin, DE
A large, impressive Biedermeier wing chair with adjustable declining back. Made of cherrywood, with
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Antique 1820s German Biedermeier Armchairs

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Cherry

A Veneto/Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut Reclining Poltrona
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a winged back joining the frame of the chair with iron hinges, the black able to recline in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Armchairs

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Walnut

A Veneto/Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut Reclining Poltrona
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a winged back joining the frame of the chair with iron hinges, the black able to recline in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wingback Chairs

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Walnut, Velvet

Peter Wessel teak reclining lounge chair – K. Rasmussen
By Peter Wessel, K. Rasmussen
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Wing back lounge chair designed by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel of Norway, 1960s. This lounge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

H.W. Klein Leather Reclining Lounge with Ottoman
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The chair has a rounded design with a subtle wing back and reclines at five set angles of repose
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

John Boné Reclining Lounge Chair in Teak Denmark 1960
By John Boné
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
nicely shaped chair features a gently curved wing-back profile and sculptural armrests. The seat is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Bradington Young Maxwell Brown Leather Chippendale Wingback Recliner Arm Chair
By Bradington Young
Located in Dayton, OH
pushing back along the seat. Made in America. Wing chairs are sometimes called fireside chairs, and for
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs

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Leather

Winged Cherubs Carved Limestone Garden Bench from Italy
Located in Dallas, TX
casually reclining against a slanted, elongated scrolled back with their heads meeting at the top center
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2010s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Limestone

Paolo Buffa Sculptural Wing Chairs In Lush Textured Ivory Linen
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian modern, with a slight recline to the back. Striking wingbacks and beautifully finished walnut
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut, Linen

Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
Parker Knoll wing back. A fantastic find by the team at The Rare Chair Company.  Parker Knoll
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Vintage 1960s British Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech, Elm

Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
Limited Edition Parker Knoll Wingback Armchair
H 38.59 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair
By Parker Knoll
Located in Tarleton, GB
Parker Knoll Wing Back  A fantastic find by the team at The Rare Chair Company.  Parker Knoll
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Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Silk, Beech, Elm

Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair
Rare Parker Knoll Papa Bear PK757 Armchair
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H 38.59 in W 30.32 in D 32.29 in
Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner Rare 'Concha' Armchair for Forma Brazil, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner, Forma Brazil, Martin Eisler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair with its slightly reclined back and angular wing arms are a rare version of the design, perfect
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Early 20th Century Meissen Porcelain Cabinet Plate by Francesca Hirsch
Located in London, GB
. The centre is beautifully hand painted with three winged cherubs, one reclining on clouds and straw
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Antique Early 1900s German Porcelain

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Porcelain

Reclining Teak Lounge Chair by John Boné
By John Boné
Located in Dorchester, MA
upright to a reclining position. It features a gently curved wing-back profile and sculptural armrests
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Vintage 1960s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Textile, Teak

Early 19th Century Dutch Metamorphic Wingchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
wing-bolts to secure reclining positions, the frame with tapered front legs and block rear legs.
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Antique Early 19th Century Dutch Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Danish Wingback Armchair
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sitting give a warm and inviting shape. Together with the winged back making this a lovely lounge chair to
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Danish Wingback Armchair
Danish Wingback Armchair
H 38.98 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Pair of Art Deco Leather Black and White Velvet Italian Club Chairs, 1930
Located in Rome, IT
back and the wing of the seat. All finished with a black "perlè" consumed, and the seams edged with a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Club Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Private Listing for M: Danish Wingback Lounge Chair in Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
back making this a lovely lounge chair to recline in. Please note that this chair is in good condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Grand Repos Lounge Chair and Pachina Ottoman by Antonio Citterio, Ivory, Vitra
By Vitra, Antonio Citterio
Located in Brooklyn, NY
upholstery. The chairs allow the sitter to move from an upright position to a reclined angle for resting
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum, Steel

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
. The patent number is #86,999. The upholstered back may recline backward at any given point. The two
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Walnut Wingback Recliner
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Unique Mid-Century wing back recliner. Very angular look to both the frame and the backrest. Three
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Vintage Walnut Wingback Recliner
Vintage Walnut Wingback Recliner
H 39 in W 30 in D 29 in
19th Century French Recliner
Located in New York, NY
19th century French upholstered recliner, the adjustable winged back joined to arm rails with
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Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

19th Century French Recliner
19th Century French Recliner
H 50 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Biedermeier Reclining Chair Based on a Schinkel Design
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Long Island City, NY
This German Biedermeier library reclining wing chair is based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel's famous
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

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Walnut, Upholstery

Teak Recliner / Platform Rocker with X-Base Adjustable Ottoman in Charcoal Wool
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This impeccable Danish modern teak tall back lounge chair and ottoman, made in the 1960s in Norway
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Club Chairs in Leather by Erton
By Erton
Located in New York, NY
integrated armrests with beechwood hand rests, stylized wing detailing, front tapering and back block legs
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Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Classical Caned Figured Maple Grecian Couch
Located in New York, NY
New York, 1815-1825. The two-thirds back with scrolled arm rest with a tiered concentric boss
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Antique 1810s American Neoclassical Chaise Longues

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Cane, Maple

William IV Leather Button Back Reclining Patent Library Chair
By R.P. Chaplin
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
William IV leather button back reclining patent library chair. This William IV leather reclining
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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

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Mahogany

English 19th Century Leather Covered Invalid's Wing Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
released lets the back recline (see image 6 and 7). The exposed frame work is oak; consisting of curved
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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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Reclining Wing Backs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of reclining wing backs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique reclining wing backs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and beech. Reclining wing backs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of reclining wing backs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern reclining wing backs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made reclining wing backs over the years, but those made by Osvaldo Borsani, Bramin Møbler and Elkington & Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Reclining Wing Backs?

Reclining wing backs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,860, while the lowest priced sells for $1,929 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.

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.