$1,925Sale Price|30% Off
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 walnut with a striking pediment featuring a quiver, arrows and torch amongst roses ...
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage French Louis XVI style Walnut Bergère Wingback Library Reading Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
This classic Louis XVI style wingback bergère is crafted from solid walnut, showcasing a beautifully carved exposed wooden frame with a weathered, natural finish that highlights the ...
Fabric, Walnut
$9,500Sale Price|20% Off
Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Equally striking in residential or commercial settings, it can serve as a statement lounge chair, wingback library chair, nursing chair, reading chair, bedroom chair, executive offic...
Bronze
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H 41 in W 31 in D 34 in
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 mahogany ball and claw feet.
Fabric, Mahogany
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 frame.
Fabric, Textile, Wood
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 grand reading chairs.
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 in an olive, gray and blue weave (see attached photos). They sit on a mahogany fra...
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 magnificent.
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 37 in W 31 in D 38 in
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.
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. In the manner of George III. Having mahogany legs with carvings throughout. Gorge...
Brass
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H 50.5 in W 33 in D 27 in
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 luxurious Scalamandre paisley fabric which is a showstopper. A great chair to read in or...
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
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H 41 in W 33 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 tartan wool plaid fabric. The tartan plaid fabric melds perfectly with the dark, ric...
Wool, Mahogany
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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 tartan wool plaid fabric. The tartan plaid fabric melds perfectly with the dark, ri...
Wool, Mahogany
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H 45.5 in W 35 in D 33 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 Newport, Rhode Island. Hickory Chair purchased the antique frame in 1981 and its cla...
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 in Inches 42.5" high at back 34" wide 36" deep (back to front) 20" high at seat...
Leather
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Really Stunning Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J VICTOR Featuring detail car...
Cotton, Walnut
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Oversized Top Grain Dis...
Leather
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 magnificent.
Fabric, Mahogany
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 pictures.
Fabric, Mahogany
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H 45 in W 21 in D 25 in
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 original. The patina on the leather is broken in just perfect. This piece is guarantee...
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 pale pink and green color on a cream background. They feature a barrel back and carv...
Fabric, Walnut
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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 tartan wool plaid fabric. The tartan plaid fabric melds perfectly with the dark, ri...
Wool, Mahogany
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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 tartan wool plaid fabric. The tartan plaid fabric melds perfectly with the dark, ri...
Wool, Mahogany
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H 43 in W 40 in D 26 in
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Really Stunning Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for E J VICTOR ...
Leather, Cotton
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H 44.69 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 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 Re covered in leather upholstery, with brass studs & polished to Chestnut in colou...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 38.19 in
Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Forma for Harrods London hand dyed oxblood leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair A very good looking well ma...
Leather
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H 39.38 in W 36.03 in D 38.59 in
Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair & Ottoman
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning 1 of 2 Art Forma for Harrods London hand dyed oxblood leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair with matching ottoman I have anoth...
Leather
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 Upholstery. Tall Front Pedistals to hold candles for Reading. Chair is structural s...
Oak, Upholstery
Mattson Schubel Norwegian Blue Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful wingback reading chair by Matheson Schubell, Norway.
Beech, Wool
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 rests above slightly rolled arms that feature carved exposed uprights of decorative pa...
Brass
Austrian Bentwood Queen Sized Bed by Jacob & Josef Kohn, 1900
Located in Miami, FL
Designed by J & J Kohn, this mahogany stained bentwood bed features curved head and footboards swelling with decorative scroll form tendrils. J & J Kohn, No. 876, 1900 Catalog. He...
Bentwood
$7,437Sale Price|30% Off
H 42 in W 102 in D 60 in
Rare Antique Victorian Walnut Tufted Serpentine Parlor Corner Sofa Settee Couch
Located in Dayton, OH
Monumental Victorian corner parlor sofa featuring serpentine walnut frame with S scroll carved and padded arms. Features queen anne legs and tufted upholstery. Circa 1870s 102" W ...
Velvet, Walnut
$350,000Sale Price|30% Off
H 39.5 in W 58 in D 82 in
Rare Antique 1901 Steinway Model B Rosewood Grand Piano Louis XV Rococo Restored
By Steinway & Sons
Located in Dayton, OH
Fully Restored 1901 Steinway & Sons Model B Louis XV Baroque Rococo Grand Piano – Serial Number 99151, Full 88 key keyboard. The most exquisitely detailed example of a turn of the c...
Fruitwood, Rosewood
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$81,270
H 86.62 in W 94.49 in D 0.4 in
Real Chinchilla Throw Blanket by Muchi Decor, Limited Edition, Made in Italy
By Muchi Decor by LA-RI S.r.l.
Located in Poviglio, IT
A unique piece of the utmost quality from our Collection. Touching this throw will give you a unique sensation of softness and warmth, being chinchilla hair one of the thinnest and...
Silk, Fur, Natural Fiber
Gold Dragon Sculpture
Located in Paris, FR
Sculpture gold dragon all made in porcelain and gold-plated in 24-karat. With gold-plated polished brass whiskers. Exceptional piece.
Gold Plate
Pair of Tulips Murano Glass and Brass Sconces
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of wall lamps, entirely handmade in Murano, Italy, that bring the energy of Nature and Feng Shui into your interior. This pair of modern organic wall lamps is composed of a hand...
Brass
$98,685
H 92.52 in W 47.25 in D 20.87 in
Midcentury Trumeau Handpainted in Italy Wood Venetian Art Technique by Cupioli
By Cupioli made in Italy
Located in Rimini, IT
This Trumeau has been handmade using the technique of Venetian art. In the 18th century in Venice the fashion of lacquering spread. Using small prints, cut out and then glued on the ...
Wood, Art Glass
$17,627 / set
H 87.01 in W 41.34 in D 88.59 in
Louis XVI Style Bunk Beds/Matching Pair of Single Beds Made by La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
Louis XVI style bunk beds, exclusive to La Maison London: Hand carved featuring a band of intricate laurel leaves along the side bars and hand finished to order (picture shows a pale...
Wood
A Louis XV Style Porter's Chair By La Maison London
By La Maison London
Located in London, Park Royal
The comfort of a good armchair that is also statement chair. Sink into our hand carved, French, Louis XV style, Porter's chair and feel cosseted. The seat has been feather & down fi...
Hardwood
$10,089 / item
H 31.5 in Dm 37.41 in
Artistic Chandelier 6arms Amethyst-green-pink Murano Glass Rosae by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Venezia, Veneto
Artistic chandelier 6 arms in amethyst-green-pink Murano glass, flowers in pink vitreous paste Rosae Rosarum by Multiforme. Three of our Timeless collections have taken inspiration f...
Murano Glass, Blown Glass
$62,500
H 44.38 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis Vuitton, Steamer Trunk, Monogram Canvas, Leather, Special Order Style m12031 Custom with a wait time of up to two years. We are pleased to offer one of two large and impressi...
Brass
Oak and Walnut Tester Bed
Located in New Orleans, LA
This lavish American oak and walnut tester bed exhibits superior craftsmanship and detail. The design is embellished by elaborate carving throughout in a neoclassical motif the inclu...
Silk, Mahogany, Oak, Walnut
$38,470
H 8.67 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Italian Sterling Silver Chess Board, Chess Game, Sodalite Marble
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Impressive sterling silver chess board medieval style chess set. The chess board, made by ARVAL ARGENTI VALENZA, was made in white marble and sodalite is supported by a STERLING SIL...
Marble, Sterling Silver
Antique French Gilt Bronze and Mahogany Bed by Paul Sormani
By Paul Sormani
Located in London, GB
Antique French gilt bronze and mahogany bed by Paul Sormani French, c. 1870 Height 178cm, width 176cm, depth 214cm Decorated with various ormolu (gilt bronze) mounts and beautiful...
Ormolu
$7,800
H 30 in W 37 in D 26.75 in
Warren Platner for Knoll Bronze Frame Lounge Chair in Holly Hunt Mohair
By Warren Platner
Located in Dallas, TX
Experience the perfect blend of mid-century modern elegance and comfort with Warren Platner's iconic lounge chair. Featuring a sophisticated monochromatic look, this chair boasts a s...
Metal
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).
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