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Danish Modern Wingback Chair in Oak & Traditional Danish Olmerdug Wool, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful and large Danish Modern wingback chair hand made by a cabinetmaker in Denmark in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Delft, NL
A leather wingback chair A late 19th Century wingback chair in raw leather upholstery with dark
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Leather Wingback Chair
Leather Wingback Chair
H 49.22 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
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
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Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Straw, Oak

Danish 1950s Midcentury Country Style Wingback Armchair in Solid Oak
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great example Danish midcentury counbtry-style design, circa 1950s wingback chair in carved solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Country Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Wingback Welsh Lambing Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A paneled chair in elm and oak with solid back and sides and single drawer under seat, with well
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Antique 1760s Welsh Wingback Chairs

Materials

Elm, Oak

Wingback Welsh Lambing Chair
Wingback Welsh Lambing Chair
H 43 in W 30 in D 24 in
1860s Rococo Revival Wingback Chair
Located in Wilton, CT
Originating from the Rococo Revival period, this antique Italian wingback chair is nearly 160 years
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Antique 1860s Italian Rococo Revival Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Velvet

1860s Rococo Revival Wingback Chair
1860s Rococo Revival Wingback Chair
H 49.5 in W 33.5 in D 35.5 in
1960s, Danish wingback armchair, original, furniture velour, oak wood legs.
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish wingback armchair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Cherry
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Wingback Chair with Stool by Ejner Larsen
By Ejner Larsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 'Slotsholm' wing-back chair with matching stool in new lambswool with legs in beech. The
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Wingback Chair with Stool by Ejner Larsen
Wingback Chair with Stool by Ejner Larsen
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
English early 18th century William & Mary Wingback Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Beautifully and comfortably proportioned William & Mary wingback chair with an exiting shape
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Antique 18th Century English Baroque Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

1970s, Danish wingback chair, original upholstery, green furniture wool.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish wingback chair. Original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Green
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

1980s Large Single Wingback Chair with Capitoné Backrest, English
Located in London, GB
Elegant 1980s custom-made wingback chair often referred to as a “Wing Chair” with generous curves
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Vintage 1980s English Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Flemming Lassen Style
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Flemming Lassen Style Chic mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Double Wide Wingback Settee in Emerald Wool Felt
Located in Hanover, MA
American oak wing back settee bergère of unusual form and extra wide, tapered stretchers, straight
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Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Oak Wing Chair in Bouclé Upholstery, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - wooden parts refurbished - height of seat 37 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

19thC English Mahogany Wingback Armchair Re-Upholstered in Liberty
Located in Staffordshire, GB
Circa 1870 19thC English Mahogany Wingback Armchair Re-upholstered in Liberty Farina Flowers sku
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Antique Late 19th Century English Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fritz Hansen Model 1582 Wingback Lounge Chair Danish Mid-Century
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool low swung wing back lounge chair made by Fritz Hansen in Copenhagen, Denmark as model
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kensington, MD
Iconic Papa Bear Wingback Chair by Hans Wegner, 1951 Additional information: Material
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Lounge Chairs, Zanuso Style Grey Boucle
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern wingback lounge chairs, Zanuso style grey bouclé Similar in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Borge Mogensen Lounge Chair & Stool Models 2204 & 2202 in Leather and Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This chair and footstool are in very good original condition, no holes or tears in the Indian red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Matching pair of Victorian Carved Oak Wing Arm Chairs
Located in Flower Mound, TX
A lovely pair of heavily carved Victorian oak wing back armchairs. These chairs have intricate
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Pair of Antique Georgian Deconstructed Wingback Armchairs William Morris Arms
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
Wingback armchairs with ornately carved cabriole legs and William Morris style flat top arms This pair
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Antique 1820s English Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Oak

Art & Crafts Oak Lounge Chair Attributed to Heal and Son, circa 1900
By Heal's
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A heavy, solid and sturdy Arts & Crafts oak lounge chair with tight back and inset seat cushion
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Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Pair of Antique Victorian Deconstructed Wingback Armchairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
1860 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Georgian style Claw & Ball feet This pair have been
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

Original circa 1840 Antique Victorian Wingback Armchair Embroidered Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rather lovely original early Victorian English oak and
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wing Chair in Boucle by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody, Craft Associates
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Modern Specs: Oak, Boucle This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates Furniture is
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2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Wing Chair in Boucle by Lawrence Peabody
Wing Chair in Boucle by Lawrence Peabody
H 37 in W 30.25 in D 34.5 in
Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstopping pair of armchairs
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20th Century English Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Wing Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman Set by Ellen Degeneres Clairborne Chair
Located in North York, ON
Wing Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman Set by Ellen Degeneres Clairborne Chair. Beautiful curved wing
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2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish modern sheepskin Wing back chairs attributed to Flemming Lassen, Denmark
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of large Danish modern high back lounge chairs. Designed and made in Denmark during the 1940
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Contemporary Naughtone for Herman Miller Hush High Wing-Back Loung Chairs a Pair
By Herman Miller, NAUGHTONE
Located in Secaucus, NJ
This fabulous high-back Hush chairs takes inspiration from the classic wing-back Chair style
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of 2007 Restored George Smith Tom Dixon Wing Back Armchairs
By George Smith, Tom Dixon
Located in GB
Dixon George Smith wingback armchairs RRP £16,000 Inspired by the traditional 17th century Wingback
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak, Upholstery

HUGE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LION CARVED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
good looking and comfortable pair of vintage English throne armchairs, these are good stylish chairs
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV provincial style wingback bergère in pickled oak, cabriole feet, undulating top crests
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20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
H 37 in W 28 in D 28 in
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV provincial style wingback bergere in pickled oak, cabriole feet, undulating top crests
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20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
H 37 in W 28 in D 28 in
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Louis XV style wing armchair in pickled oak, cabriole feet, undulating top crests; newly
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20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
Louis XV Style Wing Armchair
H 37 in W 28 in D 28 in
1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of French Oak chairs with wingback floating seats - newly upholstered in "Chanel
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Danish Oak Wingback Lounge Chairs, A Pair
Located in Portland, OR
Unique pair of carved Oak lounge chairs, recently imported from Denmark. High backrests make these
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Carl Gustaf Hiort Wingback Chair in Red and Grey Upholstery
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, lounge chair, fabric and oak, Finland, 1940s. This sensuous wingback
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Vintage English Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Summerland, CA
Custom hand made in London England in 1960s. Wonderfully patinated leather wingback chair with
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Vintage 1960s English Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
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Mid-20th Century French Provincial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Hardy Wingback Chair by Dare Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
Hardy wingback chair by Dare Studio, 2011. Dimensions: H 125 x D 85 x W 76 cm. Materials
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2010s British Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Hardy Wingback Chair by Dare Studio
Hardy Wingback Chair by Dare Studio
H 49.22 in W 29.93 in D 33.47 in
Danish Wingback Chair with Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair upholstered in solid oak and sheepskin. Designed and made in Denmark.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Wingback Chair with Sheepskin, 1940s
Danish Wingback Chair with Sheepskin, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Danish Wingback Chair with Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair upholstered in solid oak and sheepskin. Designed and made in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Danish Wingback Chair with Sheepskin, 1940s
Danish Wingback Chair with Sheepskin, 1940s
H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Sculptural Wingback Chair, Denmark, 1940s, Fabric by Kvadrat
Located in Torino, Piemonte
A Beautiful wingback lounge chair, Denmark 1940s, frame in solid oak, entirely restored and newly
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style Green velvet wingback
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Compatible Pair Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Lounge Chairs, Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Compatible Pair Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback Lounge Chairs, Fritz Hansen Style Pair of similar
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Odette Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Chair by Fred and Juul Dimensions: D 51 x W 58 x H 75 cm. Materials: Oak. Available in
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Odette Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
the pointy armrests. Due to the wingback the chair provides a pleasant shelter for its user. Illum
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Fritz Hansen, model 8023 wingback lounge chair. Original patinated black leather
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Fritz Hansen, model 8023 wingback lounge chair. Original patinated black leather and oak base. In
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Odette Black Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Black Oak Chair by Fred and Juul Dimensions: D 51 x W 58 x H 75 cm. Materials: Oak
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2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Odette Black Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Black Oak Chair by Fred and Juul
H 29.53 in W 22.84 in D 20.08 in
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm. Materials: Oak and wool
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm. Materials: Oak and wool
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm. Materials: Black
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Curvy Dining Chair with Armrests in Solid Oak Wood by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Odette elegantly shows that a wooden chair can recall the coziness of our grandparents’ wingback
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Odette Curvy Dining Chair with armrests in Black Solid Oak Wood by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
Odette elegantly shows that a wooden chair can recall the cozyness of our grandparents’ wingback
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2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Danish Wingback Chair in Red Leather and Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, red leather, oak, Denmark, 1930s. This early Danish lounge chair features a
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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Wingback Chair in Red Leather and Oak
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Leather and Oak
H 45.28 in W 28.55 in D 33.86 in
Frits Henningsen Easy Chair from 1935 Produced in Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wingback easy chair designed in 1935 by Frits Henningsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Frits
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

18th Century Country Lambing Chair
Located in Calgary, Alberta
This lovely country farm oak lambing chair was found in Wales, UK. From the 17th to the 19th
Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

18th Century Country Lambing Chair
18th Century Country Lambing Chair
H 44 in W 27 in D 28 in
American of Martinsville High Back Lounge Chair in Original Seafoam Fabric, 1960
By American of Martinsville
Located in Deland, FL
a natural finish. The stately wingback chair is found in its original seafoam blue fabric
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

VINTAGE CIRCA 1930's ENGLISH OAK ROCKING ARMCHAIR WITH LIBERTY'S LONDON IANTHE
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
provide you with the exact price I have a matching wingback armchair listed under my other items in the
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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Danish Modern Leather "Papa Bear" Chair by Hans J. Wegner for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
hugging the sitter from behind. The chair features handcrafted teak paws, solid oak legs, and a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

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Wingback Chair In Oak For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wingback chair in oak you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, oak and animal skin, every wingback chair in oak was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a wingback chair in oak — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each wingback chair in oak bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wingback chair in oak that is appealing in its simplicity, but Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wingback Chair In Oak?

The average selling price for a wingback chair in oak at 1stDibs is $4,750, while they’re typically $435 on the low end and $18,500 for the highest priced.

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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.

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Questions About Wingback Chair In Oak
  • 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 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 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 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 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.