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Wingback Chair Bentwood

Jan Vanek Wingback Chair in Oak Bentwood and Original Upholstery – Prague, 1940s
By Jan Vanek
Located in Almelo, NL
Jan Vanek Wingback Chair in Oak Bentwood and Original Upholstery – Prague, 1940s This large
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Italian Mid Century Wingback Chairs in Hand Sewn Champagne Shearling c. 1960
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Fabulous early 1960s pair of Italian Wingback Chairs with bentwood arms in new hand sewn champagne
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hide, Upholstery, Bentwood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
By Michael Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
A rare Wing chair was manufactured in Austria by the Gebrüder Thonet company. Completely newly
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Early 20th Century Austrian Belle Époque Wingback Chairs

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Bentwood

Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
Art Nouveau Wing Chair Thonet Nr.6541, since 1904
$7,408
H 44.89 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet in original vintage condition with signs of use.
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Antique Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs

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Beech, Bentwood

Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
Art nouveau wingchair no.6542 by Thonet
$6,409
H 46.07 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in
Wingback 36/401 cantilever lounge chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek
By Alvar Aalto, Artek
Located in Kleinburg, ON
The 36/401 Wingback Lounge Chair by Alvar Aalto for Artek is a classic example of Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Bentwood

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Pair of 1960s Paolo Buffa Walnut and Denim Wingback Chairs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Sausalito, CA
A pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern walnut open arm wingback chairs in the manner of Paolo Buffa
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Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

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Bentwood

Large-Scaled Pair of Swedish 1940s Wingback Chairs with Bentwood Arms
Located in San Francisco, CA
A large-scaled pair of Swedish 1940's wing back chairs with bentwood arms; each with large padded
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Wingback Chairs

Georgian Style Wingback Chairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A handsome pair of vintage Georgian-style wing-back chairs.   
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Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs

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Bentwood

Georgian Style Wingback Chairs
Georgian Style Wingback Chairs
H 44 in W 30 in D 32 in
Vintage Wingback Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
!! Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wingback bamboo bentwood rattan lounge chair With zippered cushions for easy
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Cotton

George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr. Chair Wingback Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
Attention collectors! Equal parts comfort and style this iconic wingback Mr. Chair, designed by the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of 2 Lounge Wingback Chairs attributed to ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Antwerp, BE
This elegantly shaped lounge set of wing chairs of Italian origin attributed to ISA Bergamo has a
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Bentwood

Set of Four Wingback Dining Chairs in Blue Upholstery Attributed to Carlo Ratti
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Attributed to Carlo Ratti, set of four dining chairs, bent wood, blue fabric, brass, Italy, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

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Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Alabaster, Brass

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires
$8,604 / item
H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
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21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

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Brass, Nickel

LU Louis Sconce AS
LU Louis Sconce AS
$1,550 / item
H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...
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Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Danish 1940s Style Large Scale High Back Lounge Chairs with Ottomans
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of great large scale Danish club or lounge chairs of newer fabrication in the style of 1940's chairs but likely made around 2000. We found the chairs in Denmark and based on the...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful armchair with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but it is in very ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchair, 1950s
$2,058
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" Bat Seating Group, Suite, Thonet, Art Nouveau, Deco
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Josef Hoffmann "Fledermaus" bat seating group. Suite. Thonet. Consisting of four chairs and matching table. The seating group is still in its original condition and in places in ...
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Early 20th Century Vienna Secession Chairs

Danish Cabinetmaker Three-Seater Banana Sofa, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish three-seater sofa recalls the Art Deco style of the 1930s with the recognizable touch of Danish Modernism. Thanks to its elegantly curved shape, this type of so...
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Metal, Brass

Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
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2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Superb pair of armchairs in beech wood upholstered with a bouclette fabric. Creation by Studio Glustin. France, 2023
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21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Beech

Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
Wooden armchairs by Studio Glustin
$10,936 / set
H 29.14 in W 35.44 in D 29.93 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Karlstad, SE
Pair of large high-back lounge chairs manufactured in Denmark, 1930s. These majestic chairs surround you with their curved backrest and are just as comfortable as they look. They...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
Scandinavian Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Sheepskin
$21,168 / set
H 38.98 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Free-shape chandelier made by the French ceramic artist Olivia Cognet. Staying true to her organic shaped works, Olivia offers us here a beautiful and refined hanging piece all in so...
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2010s French Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Ceramic

Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
Ceramic Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
$15,338 / item
H 15.75 in W 17.72 in D 27.56 in
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
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2010s French Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric, Bouclé

Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
$4,245 / item
H 35.44 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Long Chandelier in Patinated Brass by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Long chandelier in patinated brass and opaline glass. Creation by Studio Glustin.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and...

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Brass

Long Chandelier in Patinated Brass by Studio Glustin
Long Chandelier in Patinated Brass by Studio Glustin
$12,112 / item
H 40.95 in W 78.75 in D 31.5 in
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy Reclining lounge chairs with cherry frames and brass details. These armchairs are relaxing and comfortable ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Cherry

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Wingback Chair Bentwood For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the wingback chair bentwood you’re looking for. Each wingback chair bentwood for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, bentwood and beech. If you’re shopping for a wingback chair bentwood, we have 8 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer wingback chair bentwood, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right wingback chair bentwood, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made wingback chair bentwood over the years, but those crafted by Thonet, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Josef Hoffmann are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Wingback Chair Bentwood?

A wingback chair bentwood can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,684, while the lowest priced sells for $895 and the highest can go for as much as $28,800.

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 Wingback Chair Bentwood
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A bentwood chair is a chair made out of wood that has been steamed and formed into its desired shape. The iconic No. 14 chair made by Thonet is a well-know chair made in this technique. There are many bentwood chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Wingback 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Wingback 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, 2023
    There 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, 2022
    The 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 ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, look closely at its back. With a real bentwood chair, an artisan achieves the curved effect by steaming or soaking wood and then bending it. As a result, you won't normally see any tool marks that indicate carving, and each curved component will be an individual piece that is screwed, glued or bolted together. If you spot the “Thonet” name on the seat, it's another good indication that your chair is bentwood, as the maker was famous for this type of seating. If you're still unsure about the type of chair you have, consider seeking the opinion of a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. Explore a selection of bentwood chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To identify a bentwood chair, search the piece for a maker's mark. Most often, you will find it under the seat. Once you have located the marking, consult trusted online resources to learn more about the maker. From there, you can find chairs similar to yours in online catalogues to gain more information about your piece. Another option is to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer assist you with the identification process. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of bentwood chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Bentwood Chair was made by German-Austrian cabinetmaker Michael Thonet in the mid-19th century. His design is still popular with interior designers and homeowners worldwide. Shop a collection of Bentwood chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.