Wingback Reading Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$2,200 Sale Price
20% Off
H 47 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Really Stunning Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton
$3,596 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43 in W 40 in D 26 in
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wingback Library Reading Armchair & Ottoman by LEE INDUSTRIES
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chair:
41
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,295 / set
H 41 in W 40 in D 42 in
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Pair of Louis XV Scalamandre Wingback Reading Chairs with Ball and Claw Feet
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of immense wingback reading chairs featuring a ultra luxurious Scalamandre fabric and
Category
Vintage 1920s Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
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Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair with Houndstooth Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Classic wingback upholstered reading chair with brown and beige houndstooth fabric and mahogany
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
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Ralph Lauren Henredon Matching Wingback Reading Chairs
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of matching monumental Ralph Lauren for Henredon wingback nailhead chairs. These are
Category
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Henredon Chippendale Wingback Reading Chairs
By Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of matching Henredon Furniture wingback chairs with newer upholstery. Fabric is a cotton blend
Category
Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Queen Anne Floral Crewelwork Print Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning crewelwork floral upholstered fabric on the large wingback reading chair. The fabric is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Edward Ferrell Modern Upholstered Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Armchair
By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ferrell wingback in modern silohette and exposed mahogany frame in ribbed silver fabric.
Category
Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Bernhardt Leather with Nailheads George the III Wingback Reading Chair
By Bernhardt
Located in West Hartford, CT
Grand, welcoming and wonderful leather wingback club chair from the late 20th century, by Bernhardt
Category
Vintage 1980s American George III Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Tall Wingback Reading Chair with Elegant Scalamandre Paisley Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning vintage tall wingback chair as it stands taller than most. Recently upholstered in a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Federal Wingback Chairs
Materials
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H 50.5 in W 33 in D 27 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 41 in W 34 in L 41 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 41 in W 33 in L 41 in
Pair Hickory Grand Wingback Reading Chairs with Tiffany Blue Upholstery
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Townsend Wing Chair was inspired by the original antique frame attributed to John Townsend of
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library Reading Chair by Ethan Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library reading chair by Ethan Allen
Approximate Measurements
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J VICTOR
Featuring detail carvings, a matching
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Crewelwork Floral and Bird Print Upholstered Mahogany Wingback Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning crewelwork floral upholstered fabric on the large wingback reading chair. The fabric is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
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Mid Century Carved Mahogany Papa Bear Wingback Chair Armchair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Sculptural large vintage papa bear wingback reading chair which features new floral fabric, see
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Antique Brown Leather and Nailhead Mahogany Reading Chair Wingback Armchair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant antique brown leather reading chair adorned with brass nailheads and mahogany base, all
Category
Early 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of Scalamandre Wingback Louis XVI Tall Reading Parlor Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
These tall Louis XVI reading chairs are upholstered in a luxurious Scalamandre damask fabric in a
Category
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Materials
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Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 46 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 46 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s
Recently
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 44.69 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair
By Art Forma, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair
A very good looking well made and comfortable
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 38.19 in
Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair & Ottoman
By Art Forma, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oversized wingback library reading lounge chair with matching ottoman
I have another one of these
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 36.03 in D 38.59 in
19th Century English Arts & Crafts Wingback Reading Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Oak Reading Chair with Inlaid Detail. Original Finish. New Heavy Irish Linen Hand Sewn
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Mattson Schubel Norwegian Blue Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful wingback reading chair by Matheson Schubell, Norway. Beech frame with graceful horse
Category
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Materials
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Sheraton Style Wing Chair with Attached Reading Stand
Located in Dallas, TX
Sheraton Style Wing Chair on Casters with Attached Reading Stand. The tall upholstered wingback
Category
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Materials
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Wingback Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wingback reading chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, every wingback reading chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect wingback reading chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A wingback reading chair, designed in the Georgian, Louis XV or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made wingback reading chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Bernhardt, Harrods and Henredon are consistently popular.
How Much is a Wingback Reading Chair?
Prices for a wingback reading chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,595 and can go as high as $6,790, while the average can fetch as much as $2,750.
Finding the Right Wingback-chairs for You
They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was 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 explains why the wingback is so 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 and have seen waves of revivals, from mid-century modern spinoffs 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).
Shop the most innovative versions of wingback chairs today on 1stDibs.
Questions About Wingback Reading Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage 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.
- 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.
- 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, 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.
- What makes a good reading chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.
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