English Victorian Tan Wing Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Chippendale style (20th Century) wing chair with a beige floral pattern design and carved ball and claw front feet
English Victorian Tan Wing Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Chippendale style (20th Century) wing chair with a beige floral pattern design and carved ball and claw front feet
American Victorian Wicker Wing Chair, Upholstered, Square Back, USA
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker high square back wing chair with one magazine pocket arm
Wicker, Upholstery
Stunning Victorian era, "Louis Philippe" style Wing Back Salon or Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th-century "Louis Philippe" style wing-back salon chair with original chartreuse velvet upholstery, a hand-carved mahogany frame, and decorative metal studding.
Mohair, Wood
Victorian winged armchair by Cornelius V. Smith.
By Cornelius V. Smith
Located in Alton, GB
Strikingly chromatic mustard yellow coloured Victorian winged arm chair with buttoned back and seat pad.
Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
With dyed leather seat.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century English Walnut Wing Back Chairs
Located in High Point, NC
Pair of wonderfully proportioned 19th century upholstered wing back chairs. The back of the chair has a lovely bow at the top and sides for an interesting and comfortable shape. Th...
Upholstery, Walnut
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
By Justinian Montaperto, Angelo Montaperto, Montaperto Studios
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four remaining examples of a set of 90 handmade solid walnut Windsor captain’s chairs executed for Winged Foot Golf Club ahead of the 2020 U.S Open. The rest of the set is currently ...
Walnut
$2,035Sale Price|20% Off
COLLECTABLE 1940's ORIGINAL UPHOLSTERY DOROTHY DRAPER GROSFELD HOUSE SIDE CHAIR
By Dorothy Draper
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
They also bought more than a million yards of her signature cabbage rose fabric In 1937, Draper created a top-to-bottom decorative scheme for the exclusive Hampshire House apartment...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Victorian Mahogany Armchair with Winged Griffin Arms, Mid-19th Century
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian mahogany arm chair with winged griffin arms and blue and grey striped upholstery.
Mahogany
Antique French Louis XVI Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique French Louis XVI Style Victorian Gold Gilt Wood Wing Back Bergere Arm Chair.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of English Queen Anne Blue and Off-White striped WIng Back Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of English Queen Anne style wing back armchairs with blue and white striped upholstery and seat cushion resting on turned shaped front legs (PRICED AS PAIR) AVAILABLE INDIVIDUAL...
Elegant Antique Carved Hall Wing Chair In Needlepoint Upholstery With Foot Stool
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The tall shaped back with narrow carved wings and carved lower frame and seat rail. The carved scrolled leafy arm ends with turned arm supports. Raised on spool turned legs with H st...
Wood
French Victorian Style Striped Upholstered Armchair with Custom Floral Slipcover
Located in Queens, NY
French Victorian-style wing back easy chair, upholstered in a gold and beige vertically striped fabric with front leg casters
Fabric
The Royal Signal Corps Uniform Wing Chair.
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Substantial Victorian wing chair traditionally restored and reupholstered in a dark navy overlaid with an original Royal signal corps uniform complete with cotton gloves and patent l...
Brass
Victorian Mahogany and Leather Hall Porters Chair / Wing Chair
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Spectacular Victorian mahogany and leather hall porters chair / hooded wing chair of very unusual form; the bold carved mahogany crest rail with acanthus carving and scrolled ends ab...
English Leather Wing Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
English Chippendale style tufted back wing chair in camel colored leather. Please note of wear consistent with age.
Wood
19th Century English Mahogany Wing Chair
Located in Tetbury, GB
Mid 19th Century mahogany high back chair with cabriole legs. The chair has been upholstered to hessian, with a generously proportioned seat ,the curvaceous wings not only make it a...
Mahogany
The Barrister Wing Chair.
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Delightful Victorian fireside wing chair with a twist, traditionally restored frame then lovingly reupholstered in a quirky mix of eclectic charcoal pinstriped suiting fabric, piped ...
Leather, Patent Leather, Wool
American Victorian Wicker Wing Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian natural wicker wing chair with "X" design filigree back and side magazine pocket (Haywood-Wakefield).
Wicker, Upholstery
Victorian Hagan Wainscott Wingback Wing Chairs, Pair
By Victoria Hagan
Located in West Hartford, CT
Beautiful pair of Wainscott wingback chairs by Victoria Hagan upholstered in paisley print in muted tan, olive and gray. They feature a wider wing profile and brass nailheads all aro...
Upholstery, Mahogany
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H 42.92 in W 33.47 in D 34.26 in
Antique Wing Back Chairs, English, Victorian Armchairs for Upholstery
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large pair of antique wing back chairs, English, Victorian armchairs ready for upholstery dating to circa 1890.
Hardwood
Antique Victorian Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchair
Located in London, GB
An outstanding antique Victorian leather barrel back wing armchair. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1840-1860 period. It is of superb quality and is a great size,...
Brass
19th Century English Wing Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Well proportioned 19th century English wing chair in ivory and pale blue damask fabric. Legs and stretchers are mahogany. All joints are solid. Classic design with tall back and narr...
Cotton, Silk, Mahogany
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H 36.5 in W 31 in D 36 in
20th-C. English Victorian Style Tufted Club / Wing Chairs W/ Turned Feet, Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
I love the form of these! This is a pair of English style tufted upholstered club chairs with turned mahogany feet on brass casters. The arm height is 22”. The leaf embroidered uphol...
Brass
Pair of Walnut Leather Wing Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Benington, Herts
An antique pair of walnut leather upholstered wing armchairs dating to the late 19th century-early 20th century, circa 1890-1900. This stunning pair of large cabriole legged leathe...
Leather, Walnut
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H 49 in W 32.5 in D 31.5 in
Victorian Wing Armchair in Teddy Mohair from Pierre Frey England, circa 1890
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Victorian wing armchair in teddy mohair from Pierre Frey England circa 1890 On mahogany cabriole legs.
Mohair, Mahogany
Comfortable Leather Wing-Backs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Shown in an Artisan Leather that is hand wiped creating an antiqued appearance to the leather and the nails. Quality built and exceptionally comfortable. By Whittemore Sherrill
Leather, Wood
Pair of 19th century Oak Frame Wing Back Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of late Victorian wing back armchairs, circa 1890. Oak turned and carved legs united by turned stretcher.
Oak
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H 44.89 in W 33.47 in D 31.99 in
Antique, Wing Back Armchair, English, Late Victorian, Chair, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing back armchair. An English, late Victorian chair dating to the turn of the 20th century, circa 1900.
Upholstery
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H 38.98 in W 33.47 in D 31.99 in
Antique Wing Back Chair English, Victorian Armchair, Mahogany Frame, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing back chair, an English Victorian armchair with mahogany frame dating to circa 1900.
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H 40.56 in W 29.73 in D 30.32 in
Antique Wing Armchair, English, Barrel-Back, Seat, Chair, Victorian, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing armchair. An English, barrel-back seat, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Presented ready for its final reupholstering Displaying a wonderf...
Walnut
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H 44.1 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Antique Wing Back Armchair, Victorian Easy Chair, Late 19th Century, circa 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing back armchair, a late Victorian easy chair dating to the turn of the century c.1900.
Fabric
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H 46.46 in W 29.34 in D 32.88 in
Antique Wing-Back Chair, English, Armchair, Oak, Fireside Seat, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique wing-back chair. An English, upholstered armchair over oak, dating to the late Victorian period and later, circa 1900.
Oak
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H 27 in W 32.5 in L 27 in
Monumental Wing Chair in Alpaca Blend by Rosemary Hallgarten, England circa 1860
Located in Culver City, CA
Monumental Wing Chair in Boucle Fabric from Rosemary Hallgarten England circa 1860 Newly upholstered Chair in Rosemary Hallgarten fabric. 32.5”L x 27”D x 50.5”H x 21”seat
Wool, Mahogany
American Victorian Mahogany Wing Chair with Scroll Arms
Located in Queens, NY
American Victorian mahogany wing chair with scroll arms and tufted red velvet upholstery.
Mahogany
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H 36.5 in W 27.75 in D 37 in
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Figural Winged Griffin Lolling Chair, c1900
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique Victorian figural lolling chair offers button back upholstery on mahogany frame with carved griffin (eagle) arms and raised on legs with carved paw feet, c1900 Measures- ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Handsome Late Victorian Leather Carved Wing Chair
By Giles Grendey
Located in Benington, Herts
A very handsome and well carved late Victorian leather upholstered mahogany wing back armchair in the manner of Giles Grendey.
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Pair of Silver Gilt Leather Upholstered Wing Chairs
Located in Benington, Herts
A very unusual and good quality pair of silver gilt leather upholstered wing armchairs dating to circa 1880 -1900. This decorative and rare pair of leather upholstered wing armchair...
Silver Leaf
Antique Swedish Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and comfortable vintage Swedish leather wing back armchair. This was recently imported from Sweden, and it dates from around the 1930’s. The quality is fantastic, thi...
Leather, Wood
Pair of Antique Leather Wing Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
This very impressive large pair of antique leather & mahogany wing armchairs have very generous proportions & are extremely comfortable. They also have a lovely naturally aged colour...
Leather
Exceptional 19th Century Walnut Leather Wing Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
An exceptional 19th Century walnut leather upholstered wing back armchair of excellent shape and proportions. The deep buttoned leather upholstered back having a serpentine shaped...
Leather, Walnut
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.
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