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1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning pair of Midcentury Italian wingback chairs re-upholstered in an Italian peacock blue silk
Category
20th Century Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Silk, Rosewood
Midcentury Italian Wingback Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Wingback armchair, wood frame with an original upholstery with a red fabric.
New upholstery on
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Midcentury Pair of Italian Modern-Design Wingback Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of upholstered wingback armchairs from the mid-20th century. These vintage chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs in Bouclé, Italy 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
These mid-century modern Italian high-back chairs are exquisite examples of the timeless elegance
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood, Fabric
Pair of Italian Wingback Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of Impressive, highly stylish and unique Italian painted wood frame wing back arm chairs that
Category
20th Century Italian Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
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
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
H 55.5 in W 33.25 in D 34 in
Important Ottorino Aloisio Wingback Chair in Green Mohair, Colli, Italy, 1957
By Colli Torino
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional wingback chair was designed by Ottorino Aloisio in 1957. The chair was
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut, Mohair, Silk, Velvet
H 42.92 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
H 36 in W 29 in D 35 in
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
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38 in W 28 in D 24 in
Italian Wingback Club Chairs, Gio Ponti in Sheepskin and Danish Wool Tweed, Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Mogens Lassen, Gio Ponti
Located in Mckinney, TX
this case. It ALL counts. How can anyone resist a good looking Italian.
These fabulous wingbacks
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool
H 38 in W 33 in D 35 in
Giampiero Vitelli Wingback Chair in Brown Leather
By Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian wingback chair that features curves and gracious forms by Giampiero Vitelli. The most interesting
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Leather, Wood
I. S. A. Bergamo Italian Set of Two Cream Coloured Wingback Chairs, 1950s
By ISA Bergamo
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Set of two cream colored wingback chairs, design and manufacturer I. S. A. Bergamo, Italy, 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 29.53 in D 35.44 in
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Upholstered Armchair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Italian Renaissance Style Carved Wingback Upholstered Armchair. Item features a solid carved wood
Category
Late 20th Century Renaissance Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Classical Poltrona Frau Leather Wingback Chair with Matching Ottoman
By Poltrona Frau
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This wonderfully crafted wingback chair by Poltrona Frau is a true design classic. The design
Category
20th Century Italian Neoclassical Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.13 in W 35.04 in D 34.26 in
Vintage Leather Wingback Lounge Chair by Kai Bruun
By Kai Bruun, Sesame
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage leather wingback lounge chair designed by Kai Bruun for Sesam Møbler in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Melchiorre Bega Attributed Italian Wingback Armchair in Grey Mohair
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A mid century Italian armchair attributed to Melchiorre Bega. Wingback silhouette. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
Giampiero Vitelli Pair of Wingback Chairs in Brown Leather
By Giampiero Vitelli
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Italian wingback chairs that features curves and gracious forms by Giampiero Vitelli. The most interesting
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood, Wood
Guglielmo Ulrich Grand Wingback Chair in Natural Cream Upholstery
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guglielmo Ulrich, high wingback chair, fabric, wood, Italy, 1930s
Grand high back chair newly
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Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A pair of Mid Century Italian Wingback Armchairs, circa 1950.
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of mid-century Italian wingback chairs, upholstered with zebra print leather, in the style
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lounge or Wingback Chairs in Cream Bouclé by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of lounge or wingback chairs in cream DEDAR bouclé by Melchiorre Bega from the 1950. Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
PAIR OF ORNATE ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN / WILLIAM MORRIS WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
antique Italian / Carolean throne armchairs with ornately carved bases and William Morris style flat top
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 45.28 in W 38.78 in D 39.38 in
Vintage Authentic Floral Fabric Wingback Armchair by Paolo Buffa, Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
The armchair features wooden legs and is upholstered in a high-quality light
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
Ralph Lauren English Georgian Style Devonshire Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately English Georgian style Devonshire wingback armchair designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage French Country Button Tufted Wingback Chair Newly Upholstered in Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Mohair
Vintage French Country Button Tufted Wingback Parlor Chair, a timeless chair that has been
Category
Mid-20th Century French Country Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
H 47 in W 34.5 in D 31 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ITALIAN CAROLEAN HIGH BACK WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY
Located in GB
antique Italian / Carolean throne armchairs with ornately carved bases and floral upholstery which are
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Antique 1880s Italian High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 48.43 in W 31.7 in D 33.08 in
Wingback Chairs by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti / Progetti in Bouclé Wool Fabric
By Umberto Asnago, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of two Modern Progetti wingback chairs / arm chairs by Umberto Asnago For Giorgetti In New
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 43.31 in W 29.53 in D 31.89 in
Wingback Armchair by Paolo Buffa Reupholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Italy 1940s Th
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Almelo, NL
Wingback Armchair by Paolo Buffa Reupholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Italy 1940s
This elegant high
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
H 39.38 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Opinion Ciatti Guelfo Wingback Armchair
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
are the main features of Guelfo the wingback chair designed by Lapo Ciatti. Guelfo wingback chair and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Gio Ponti Style, Mid-Century Modern, Wingback Chairs, Grey Velvet, Wood, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge or wing back chairs, Gio Ponti Style, velvet, walnut
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 38 in W 27.75 in D 33 in
Vintage Pair of Authentic Floral Fabric Wingback Armchairs by Paolo Buffa Italy
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1950s.
The armchairs feature wooden legs and are upholstered in a high-quality blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 37.01 in W 29.14 in D 34.65 in
Pair Gio Ponti wingback armchairs in Venetian red velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in London, GB
A fantastic pair of Gio ponti wingback armchairs newly upholstered in hand stitched fine Venetian
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Luigi Tiengo Wingback Armchair for Cimon Modern, circa 1960
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Italian mid-century wing chair by Luigi Tiengo. The highly stylized wing chair sits on a refined
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Walnut
Italian Modern Wing Back Lounge Chairs after Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
of these Italian lounge chairs. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ).
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Paolo Buffa style Pair of Modernist Wingback diminutive (small scale) Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Italian Modernist (1960s) Paolo Buffa style wing back mint green velvet diminutive (small
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 33 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
IMPORTANT RESTORED GEORGE II PERIOD CIRCA 1760 WiNGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
with premium Italian plain russet hide, the whole chair was then washed back and hand dyed six times
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Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.71 in W 29.34 in D 33.08 in
Large Decorative Italian straw chair from around 1950, Franco Albini Style
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Decorative Armchair in Italian Wicker and Bamboo 1950 Style Franco Albini
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Wicker
H 52.37 in W 37.41 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Inspired Italian Style ‘Marcello’ Lounge Chairs
Located in London, GB
The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 41.54 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Wood and Wicker Tonet Italian Swivel Barber Chair
Located in Catania, Sicilia
An early 20th Century Antique swivel Barber Chair hand-crafted in Italy. Wood and Wicker are in
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
H 48 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair of Large Italian Mid-Century Modern Wing-back Lounge Chairs, Carlo Mollino
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of large Italian Mid-Century Modern wing back armchairs, lounge chairs or club chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 43.75 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in
Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the Classic wing chair with its soft curves
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Italian Blue Skai and Wood 1950s Armchair
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This armchair was produced in Italy in the early 1950s. It is made from a wooden structure with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Foam, Wood
Pair of Vintage Italian Leather Wing Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An incredibly stylish and well made pair of vintage Italian leather wing back armchairs. They were
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Modern Wing Chair Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
The AVI Armchair. Be embraced by this modern twist of the classic wing chair with its soft curves
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Franco Albini Armchair Legno Imbottito stoffa 1955 Italy
By Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Milano, IT
Rara Poltrona Franco Albini
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Vintage 1950s Italian Other Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Large Italian Rattan Pool or Beach Armchair, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A perfect pool or beach chair. Protection from the sun and space to hang up wet towels. A very rare
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal
1980s Italy Post-Modern Salmistraro Augusto Mandelli Walter Selva
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Rare Post-modern Memphis style chair designed by Augusto Mandelli and Walter Selva for Salmistraro
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet
Italian Baroque Inspired Carved Walnut & Upholstered Wingchair, early 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a uniquely shaped backrest and wings this Baroque inspired wingchair has a loose cushion and is raised on carved and turned legs joined by an x-form stretcher, the legs and st...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Baroque Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 47.5 in W 35 in D 29 in
Italian modern Bergere Armchair in black leather and wood, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern Bergere Armchair in black leather and wood, 1970s
Bergere armchair fully padded and
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest with flared wings, the long descending arms with carved handles and raised on turned supports, the handles issuing iron rods with shell shaped finials used ...
Category
Antique 1710s Italian Louis XIV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 50 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
Oversized and Exaggerated Blue Upholstered Wing Chair and Ottoman C 1900
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An oversized and exaggerated blue upholstered wing chair and ottoman C 1900 with gilt carved feet
Category
Antique Early 1900s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959
By Gian Franco Frattini, Cassina
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959
Armchair mod. 877
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40.95 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in
1940s Italianate Mahogany and Sage Linen Upholstery Wing Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Inspired design with Italian flair, this fully restored sculptural wing chair has exposed and
Category
Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany, Upholstery
Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini, Matteo
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
Matteo Modern High Back Upholstered Wing Chair from Costantini
Measurements are 23" W x 20" D x 48
Category
2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Danish Deluxe pair of Anita armchairs fully restored soft Italian leather
By Danish Deluxe
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
glue, clamped and secured, genuine soft Italian leather (like the original design from 60s), wood/legs
Category
Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
H 37.41 in W 29.93 in D 30.32 in
Reading armchair, Italian manufacture, 1950s
Located in Firenze, IT
Single reading armchair 1950s, work of Italian craftsmanship, sinuous shape, with typical ears on headrest, walnut legs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Nutwood
Teal & brown fabric 1950s highback armchair by Sala & Madini for Galimberti
By Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini, Fratelli Galimberti Cantù
Located in Varese, Lombardia
This sculptural highback armchair was designed by Emilio Sala and Giorgio Madini in the 1950s for the fratelli Galimberti furniture factory. The armchair has been completely reuphols...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Wood
H 39.97 in W 28.75 in D 31.11 in
Mid-century Italian geometric shapes armchair Paolo Buffa Design in Walnut
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Peculiar high back armchair with ears typical Italian design of 194ì50, great designers created these shapes, Gio Ponti, Borsani, Ico parisi, Paolo Buffa , Melchiorre Bera, Gugliemo ...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Nutwood
H 37.8 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
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Wingback Italian Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of wingback Italian chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique wingback Italian chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and metal. There are 263 antique and vintage wingback Italian chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 23 modern editions to choose from as well. Wingback Italian chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Wingback Italian chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made wingback Italian chairs over the years, but those made by Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Wingback Italian Chairs?
Prices for wingback Italian chairs start at $1 and top out at $76,885 with the average selling for $5,750.
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 Italian 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
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