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Upholstered Vintage Wingback Chair, Mid 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Upholstered Vintage Wingback Chair, Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Vintage Wingback Chairs, Mid 20th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Pair of Vintage Wingback Chairs, Mid 20th Century. Upholstered in a plaid fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Wingback Chair in Cognac Leather, C. 1950s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
Step into mid-century luxury with our meticulously restored Vintage Wingback Chair, reminiscent of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Leather Reddish Brown Vintage Wingback Chair Lounge Chair 1970s Austria
Located in Vienna, AT
Leather vintage wingback chair or lounge chair from reddish brown leather 1970s Austria.
While the
Category
1970s Austrian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
H 39.77 in W 31.5 in D 36.23 in
Vintage Wingback Chair, Ercol Style, Newly Upholstered, 1950s
By Ercol
Located in Schagen, NL
Wonderful re-upholstered wingback chair in style of Ercol. This easy or lounge chair belongs to the
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Sage Green Wingback Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning vintage wingback chair in a lovely sage green with a carefully carved wooden trim
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Boho Leaf Printed Wingback Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Vintage Wingback Chair with Leaf Print - Embrace eclectic charm with this beautifully crafted
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Red Upholstered Wingback Chair with Wood Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
This vintage wingback chair features original red patterned upholstery, removable cushion, and
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Craftsman Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful vintage leather wingback chair, sits at 31.5" W x 31" D x 47" H x 16" SH
Amazing
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Bamboo Wingback Recliner Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
1960's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Wingback Recliner Chair
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan
Vintage English Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Summerland, CA
Custom hand made in London England in 1960s. Wonderfully patinated leather wingback chair with
Category
1960s English Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair
By Carl Malmsten, Axel Larsson
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Lounge Chair. Very well crafted. Possibly by Axel Larsson or Carl
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Wood
Vintage French Leather Wingback Club Chair
Located in thousand oaks, CA
Vintage French leather wingback club chair. Original natural tanned sheepskin with bronze patina
Category
1980s French Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Animal Skin, Lambskin, Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Burlap, Jute, Hardwoo...
Vintage Regency Floral Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Elevate your living space with the American style Vintage Regency Floral Wingback Chairs - A Pair
Category
Late 20th Century American Regency Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous Chesterfield style wingback fireside chair, club chair, or lounge chair
USA, Late 20th
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Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
Vintage English Leather Tufted Wingback Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage leather tufted wingback library chair. Has a solid walnut base.
Category
1940s Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Pair of French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful pair of French Provincial wingback chairs originally from the 1940’s. The condition still
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Regency Fretwork Wingback Rattan Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
The Vintage Regency Fretwork Wingback Chairs - A Pair epitomize American style with their classic
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Regency Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair of Vintage Leather Tufted Wingback Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of burgundy leather tufted wingback chairs. Has brass studs, "H" wood stretcher and a loose
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Chesterfield style wingback fireside chairs, club chairs, or lounge chairs
USA
Category
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
1940s Pair of Vintage French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of French Provincial wingback chairs originally from the 1940’s. They are very
Category
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Wingback Leather Club Chair
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This cognac-colored leather club chair comes from the Netherlands. It is upholstered with cognac
Category
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
ViNTAGE PAIR OF CHOCOLATE BROWN LEATHER WINGBACK CHAIRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are excited to present a pair of chocolate brown leather wingback chairs.
Very good-looking
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20th Century British Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
Vintage Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Wingback Fireside Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Carved Mahogany Wingback Fireside Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Circa Mid 20th
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Mahogany
H 41 in W 31 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Queen Anne Style Rolled Back Tufted Wingback Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Queen Anne Style Rolled Back Tufted Wingback Chairs - Pair
These Queen Anne Style Rolled
Category
Mid-20th Century British Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Orkney Island Scottish Oak Wingback Chair with Two Drawers, Vintage
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage Scottish Orkney Island oak wingback chair with hand woven straw back, scrolling knuckles
Category
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Straw, Oak
ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR
Located in GB
good looking well made and comfortable directors chair, this is a wingback chair example so its high
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 47.84 in W 28.55 in D 34.26 in
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
Wingback office chair with original leather and patina.
This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed
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20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 45.28 in W 26.38 in D 31.89 in
Vintage French Country Oak Wingback Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Lake Worth, FL
country oak dining chairs
set includes 4 ladderback side chairs and 2 caned wingback armchairs
Category
Mid-20th Century French Provincial Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Cane, Oak
Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in GB
Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina.
This is a very comfortable captain’s
Category
1960s English Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
H 48.43 in W 30.12 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Slim Wingback Fireside Lounge Chairs in Blue & White Leaf Print
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Chester, PA
Vintage Slim Wingback Fireside Lounge Chairs recently reupholstered in a white upholstery fabric
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Georgian Style Red Burnished Leather Rolled Arm Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Georgian Style Red Brass Studded Leather Rolled Arm Wingback Lounge Chair. Item features
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Georgian Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
H 40.5 in W 33.5 in D 37 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Indulge in coastal charm with this delightful pair of Vintage Bent Rattan Wingback Chairs, exuding
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Woodmark Originals Queen Anne Style Mahogany Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Woodmark Originals Queen Anne Style Mahogany Wingback Chairs - a Pair. Circa Late 20th
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Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Mahogany
H 43 in W 31.5 in D 32 in
Vintage Danish Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2.
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Green Velvet Wingback Lounge Chairs, 1940s. Set of 2.
Pair of Danish Mid-Century
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Velvet
H 33.47 in W 35.83 in D 35.44 in
ViNTAGE OXBLOOD LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED OTTOMAN FOOTSTOOL FOR WINGBACK CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
good looking decorative and well made stool, ideally suited to go with a pair of wingback or club
Category
20th Century English Victorian Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
H 12.6 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
High-back wing chair by Mogens Lassen from the 1940s. These examples were made in the early 50s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
1970 Vintage Albini Style Handwoven Bamboo & Wicker Peacock Wingback Chair Italy
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Franco Albini & Franca Helg style handwoven bamboo, wicker Peacock wingback chair
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
H 55.5 in W 33.25 in D 34 in
Pair of Vintage Clubhouse Wingback Chairs, English, Leather, Armchair, C.1950
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a pair of vintage clubhouse wingback chairs. an English, leather button back armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century British Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
H 38.78 in W 34.26 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Arm Chair from Denmark, circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Vintage brown leather wingback arm chair with classic nail head trim.
Sold in vintage used
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
PAIR OF VINTAGE TAN BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFiELD WINGBACK CHAIRS WITH FOOTSTOOLS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored pair of vintage Chesterfield tufted English wingback armchairs with custom made matching
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
H 43.51 in W 30.52 in D 36.42 in
Vintage Danish Modern Jacob Kjaer Beech Wingback Chair in White Shearling
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Single 1950s Danish Modern Armchair by important furniture designer Jacob Kjaer. The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 39.25 in W 25.25 in D 28.25 in
Vintage MCM Salterini Patio or Garden Peacock Wrought Iron Wingback Arm Chair
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage Salterini patio, porch or garden "Peacock" wrought iron wingback form arm chair. In need of
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 48 in W 36 in D 30 in
Pair Of Vintage McGuire Style Bamboo & Rattan Wingback Arm Chairs With Cushions
By McGuire
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vintage Mcguire style rattan wingback style arm chairs featuring wrapped rattan lattice patterned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Cane, Polyester
H 40 in W 28 in D 37 in
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Wingback Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage brown leather wingback armchairs with nail head accents. Faces carved into the arm
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.5 in W 34.25 in D 38.5 in
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian Paolo Buffa Wingback Lounge Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian paolo buffa wingback lounge chairs. Iconic paolo buffa
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38 in W 28 in D 24 in
Vintage Italian Regency Style Rams Head Carved Walnut Wingback Bergere Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency style rams head carved walnut wingback bergere arm chair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 43.5 in W 29 in D 32 in
Southwood Vintage Mahogany Upholstered Wingback Chair and Ottoman Set, C 1970s
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Amazingly well kept wingback chair by Southwood and Co. Original French blue velvet upholstery in
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 44 in W 33 in D 34 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 Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Silk, Mahogany
H 43 in W 32 in D 36 in
Vintage Biggs Queen Anne Crewel Style Mahogany Wingback Arm Chair Down Seat
By Biggs Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful Queen Anne style wing chair by Biggs Furniture, circa last half 20th century. Made from
Category
1990s Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage W & J Sloane French Louis XV Style Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage W & J Sloane French Louis XV Style Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair. Item featured are
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 43 in W 28 in D 27 in
Tufted Wingback Armchair in Rust Belgian Linen - Set of 2
Located in Fullerton, CA
Vintage tufted wingback armchairs in a rust colored linen fabric and imported from France. This set
Category
20th Century French Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Linen, Wood
Vintage Wingback Pair of Red Leather Armchairs
Located in Rochester, NY
of leather wingback chairs to fit a multitude of styles and purpose for the living room, game room
Category
20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather
Pair of model 1582 Fritz Hansen loungers in oak and long hair swedish sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, DK
Rare and beautiful vintage and fully restored pair of original lounge chairs. Model 1582 Wingback
Category
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 31.5 in
Queen Anne Style Purple Leather Wingback Chair with Nail Heads by Leather Center
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Queen Anne Style Purple Leather Wingback Chair with Nail Heads and Cherry Legs by Leather
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 43 in W 32.5 in D 36 in
Pair of Ecru & Brown Zebra Print Arm Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
playful take on a wingback chair. They are in great vintage condition with a minimal amount of fading from
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Børge Mogensen Black Leather Lounge Chair 2207 Fredericia Furniture Denmark 1960
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ystad, SE
part of at set of three items, consisting of two Chairs and a Sofa. Børge Mogensen Wingback model 2204
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Black Leather Wingback model 2204 Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ystad, SE
Børge Mogensen Black Leather Wingback Model 2204
With original patinated black leather upholstery
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 34.65 in
Mid Century Danish Style Wingback Lounge Chair
Located in Esperance, NY
For sale is this very nice vintage wingback arm chair. The chair has a great design and is very
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Upholstery
Wingback armchairs by Navrátil & Sépová 1960´s, Czechoslovakia, price per piece
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Prague 8, CZ
These wingback chairs have highly a prized design, designed in the 1960´s by Miroslav Navratil and
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chair
Materials
Metal
H 38.59 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
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Vintage Wingback Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the vintage wingback chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every vintage wingback chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a vintage wingback chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each vintage wingback chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Industrial or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made vintage wingback chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Harrods, Adrian Pearsall and Alvar Aalto are consistently popular.
How Much is a Vintage Wingback Chair?
A vintage wingback chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $815 and the highest can go for as much as $13,800.
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 Vintage Wingback Chair
- 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- 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.
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