Wingback Chair Retro
1950s Sheraton Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Teak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Teak, Canvas
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Oak, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chair Retro
Fabric, Wood
1950s Queen Anne Wingback Chair Retro
Linen, Mahogany
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chair Retro
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chair Retro
Leather
1960s George II Wingback Chair Retro
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Queen Anne Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chair Retro
Mahogany
1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Wood, Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Teak
1970s Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Sheepskin
Late 20th Century American Regency Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery, Wood, Feathers
1980s Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Sheepskin
1950s Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Cotton
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Mahogany
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Teak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery
1970s Austrian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Wool, Oak
1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chair Retro
Fabric
1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Fabric
1980s English Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Velvet, Oak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Bouclé, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Scottish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Straw, Oak
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Wingback Chair Retro
Mahogany
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Bamboo, Wicker
1960s Danish Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chair Retro
Leather
Late 20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chair Retro
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Victorian Wingback Chair Retro
Brass
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Wood
1970s Louis XV Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Fruitwood
Late 20th Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chair Retro
Wood
Mid-20th Century Napoleon III Wingback Chair Retro
Mahogany, Cotton
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Metal
Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Wood
1980s Chippendale Wingback Chair Retro
Cotton, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery, Mahogany
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Faux Leather
1960s English Wingback Chair Retro
Leather
1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Wingback Chair Retro
Leather, Sheepskin
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Chrome
1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Hide, Upholstery, Bentwood
1990s French Provincial Wingback Chair Retro
Cotton, Velvet
1960s American American Colonial Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Wingback Chair Retro
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chair Retro
Fabric, Wood
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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.
- 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.
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