Wing Chair Armchair
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Early 18th Century French Régence Armchairs
Elm
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Fabric
Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Living Room Sets
Fabric, Wood
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Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Wood
Vintage 1950s Hollywood Regency Armchairs
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Armchairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Oak
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Armchairs
Oak
Mid-20th Century British Armchairs
Oak
1990s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Fabric
Antique 1740s English George II Armchairs
Walnut
2010s British Armchairs
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
2010s British Armchairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
2010s Armchairs
Upholstery, Maple
Early 2000s Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
20th Century Dutch Armchairs
Sheepskin
20th Century Dutch Armchairs
Sheepskin
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Silk
Antique 1790s Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s North American Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 20th Century English George I Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Leather
2010s British Other Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s British Armchairs
Mohair, Oak
Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Elm
Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Armchairs
Oak
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Nickel
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
1990s Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century European Campaign Armchairs
Walnut
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Early 19th Century Irish George III Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Bamboo, Rattan
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Leather, Fabric
Vintage 1920s French French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
2010s British Other Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s British Other Armchairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Foam, Wood
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Wing Chair Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Wing Chair Armchair?
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.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023Whether an armchair is an accent chair varies from piece to piece. Any chair with arms is an armchair, while an accent chair is a decorative chair typically used in a seating area. Armchairs include dining chairs with arms as well as accent chairs, and some accent chairs don't have arms at all. Only a decorative seating area chair with arms can be called both an armchair and an accent chair. Shop a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an armchair and an accent chair comes down to the specificity of the terms. An accent chair is any decorative chair designed to provide comfortable seating in living rooms and other spaces (armchairs can be accent chairs). An armchair is merely any chair that has armrests. Many different styles of armchairs have been made over the years. Find a wide range of armchairs and accent chairs on 1stDibs.
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