What is a recliner chair?

A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.

What era is a wingback chair from?

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.

Where should a wingback chair be placed?

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.

What are wingback chairs called?

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.

What is the purpose of a wingback chair?

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.

Is a wingback chair comfortable?

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.

What was the first reclining chair?

In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is the best leather recliner chair?

The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.

Wingback Recliner Chair

Bramin Lounge Chair

Vintage Leather Recliners

Danish Teak Recliner

18th Century Wing Chair

French Reclining Chair

Chesterfield Recliner

Bradington Young

Bramin Reclining

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé

$34,400 / set

H 40 in W 32 in D 35 in

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé

By Room and Board, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Stately Post Modern Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback reclining chairs made by American Leather

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1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Mid-Century Czechoslovak Plush Wingback Recliner Chair, 1970s

$583

H 42.52 in W 28.35 in D 34.65 in

Mid-Century Czechoslovak Plush Wingback Recliner Chair, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

A mid-century upholstered wingback recliner chair produced in Czechoslovakia in the 1970s. Covered

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Juno Wingback Recliner Chair by American Leather

$11,500

H 40 in W 32 in D 35 in

Juno Wingback Recliner Chair by American Leather

By American Leather

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by American Leather. Reupholstered in a really nice mid-century

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner in Soft Cocoa Brown Bouclé

$17,200

H 40 in W 32 in D 35 in

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner in Soft Cocoa Brown Bouclé

By Room and Board, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Stately Post Modern Vladimir Kagan Wingback reclining chair made by American Leather professionally

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Napoleon III Style Leather Wingback Recliner Library Armchair

$3,625

H 41 in W 33 in D 37 in

Napoleon III Style Leather Wingback Recliner Library Armchair

By Hancock & Moore, Bradington Young

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

Add a touch of nobility to your space with this reclining Napoleon III style leather wingback

Category

20th Century Napoleon III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Paolo Buffa, Pair of Reclining Wingback Armchairs, 1950s

$3,600 / set

H 36.5 in W 28 in D 26 in

Paolo Buffa, Pair of Reclining Wingback Armchairs, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Distinctive pair of Italian wingback armchairs from the 1940s, combining sculptural elegance with

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair

$5,832

H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

19th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back with

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair

$6,318

H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair

Located in London, GB

18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia

$1,029

H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 30.32 in

1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- newly upholstered - The wooden part has been refurbished - 2 pieces available - height of seat 42 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Style Wing-Backed Reclining Lounge Chair

$850

H 38 in W 36 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Style Wing-Backed Reclining Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century style Wing-Back Reclining Lounge Chair with a timeless silhouette and comfortable

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Reclining Wing Chair by Henry W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark

$6,957 / item

H 39.38 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in

Reclining Wing Chair by Henry W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark

By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Barcelona, ES

Reclining wing chair designed in 1950's by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin Møbler, Denmark. Teak base

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair

$3,520Sale Price|20% Off

H 44 in W 27.5 in D 31 in

Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair

Located in Huntington, NY

With dyed leather seat.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715

$6,700

H 50 in W 31.5 in D 31 in

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715

Located in Atlanta, GA

, the backrest fitted with gilt iron ratchets for multiple levels of recline, the generous seat resting

Category

Antique 1710s Italian Louis XIV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy

$13,200Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.5 in W 26 in D 28 in

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy Reclining lounge chairs

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Knoll Antimott Recliner Wingback Lounge Chair & ottoman

$4,560

H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 33.86 in

Knoll Antimott Recliner Wingback Lounge Chair & ottoman

By Wilhelm Knoll

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Wilhelm Knoll Antimott Recliner Lounge Wingback Chair with Ottoman Germany, 1960s Original vintage

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Italian Nello Pini Reclining Black Leather Armchairs

$15,500

H 39.5 in W 26 in D 29.75 in

Pair of Italian Nello Pini Reclining Black Leather Armchairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of unique, sculptural wingback chairs with reclining options. Black leather in great condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Traditional Sculptural Wingback Leather, Mahogany and Brass Recliner

Unavailable

H 42 in W 31 in D 38 in

Traditional Sculptural Wingback Leather, Mahogany and Brass Recliner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wingback leather recliner in original Burgundy leather with brass nailheads along the front of the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Very Special Biedermeier Reclining Wing Chair

Unavailable

H 43 in W 26 in D 28 in

Very Special Biedermeier Reclining Wing Chair

Located in Long Island City, NY

A wing chair characteristic for this furniture type in South Germany, but very special with an

Category

Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

Materials

Iron

Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Recliner

Unavailable

H 43 in W 33 in D 36 in

Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Recliner

Located in Livingston, NJ

Beautiful vintage leather recliner in a deep rich burgundy. Carved lion claw front legs and

Category

Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair

Unavailable

H 47.64 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in

19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair

Located in Wels, AT

Rare Austrian Biedermeier high back wing chair, metamorphic Reclining Armchair. The foot Extension

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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein

Unavailable

H 40 in W 30 in D 26 in

Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein

By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Los Angeles, CA

x 15.5" seat height. The ottoman measures 16.5" H x 21" W x 18.5" D. This chair has 5 reclining

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Modern Pink & Taupe Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs Paolo Buffa Style

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H 35.5 in W 27 in D 30 in

Pair of Modern Pink & Taupe Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs Paolo Buffa Style

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Houston, TX

Incredible pair of Paolo Buffa style wingback reclining or adjustable chairs freshly upholstered in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

H.W Klein reclining chair by Bramin møbler in Denmark

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H.W Klein reclining chair by Bramin møbler in Denmark

By Henry Walter Klein

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare wingback reclining chair designed by H.W Klein (Henry Walter Klein). Produced by Bramin møbler

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Reclining Wingback Chair

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H 48 in W 25 in D 27 in

Reclining Wingback Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

This unusual high back winged armchair has notched metal sidebars that allow it to recline to

Category

Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Wingback Chair

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H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 26.38 in

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Wingback Chair

Located in Antwerp, BE

Generously proportioned, Finn Juhl style reclining sculptural lounge chair. Made in Denmark. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Monumental Leather Wingback Recliner

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H 39 in W 28 in D 31 in

Monumental Leather Wingback Recliner

Located in Culver City, CA

Unusual chair with original iron support hardware for seat back adjustment

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair

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H 41 in W 33.5 in D 35 in

Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair

By Bradington Young

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

" Maxwell " Reclining Leather Chairs Wingback by Bradington Young Set of 2

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H 43 in W 33 in D 37 in

" Maxwell " Reclining Leather Chairs Wingback by Bradington Young Set of 2

By Bradington Young

Located in Lake Worth, FL

"Maxwell" Leather Chairs Ball & Claw Wingback by Bradington Young They fully recline so are great for

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair, Vintage Leather Recliner Chairs

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H 35.75 in W 32 in L 35.75 in

Pair, Vintage Leather Recliner Chairs

Located in Round Top, TX

vintage recliners. The wingback Chesterfield style is distinctive with the tufted backs and handsome

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Reclining Leather Chairs by Bradington Young

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H 43 in W 33 in D 37 in

Reclining Leather Chairs by Bradington Young

By Bradington Young

Located in Lake Worth, FL

reclining leather chairs "Maxwell" ball & claw wingback by BRADINGTON YOUNG They fully recline so are great

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18thC French Regence Reclining Wing Chair

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H 42 in W 27 in D 23 in

18thC French Regence Reclining Wing Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Unusual and rare reclining wing chair.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Mid-Century Reclining Wing Back Chair

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H 35.5 in W 27 in D 34 in

Italian Mid-Century Reclining Wing Back Chair

Located in New York, NY

Italian mid-century reclining wing back chair. Wood frame and yellow cotton fabric Condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century

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H 49 in W 32 in D 34 in

Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

18th century French adjustable ratchet recline wing chair. Recently reupholstered in vintage

Category

Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs

Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880

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H 48.75 in W 28 in D 46 in

Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880

Located in Culver City, CA

Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet France circa 1880 Newly upholstered in velvet crewel by

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Italian Rococo Walnut and Leather Upholstered Reclining Wing Chair

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H 47.5 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

Italian Rococo Walnut and Leather Upholstered Reclining Wing Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

The arched back with small "wings" and adjustable with iron supports, the flattened arms shaped outward, having a loose leather cushion and raised on cabriole legs.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wingback Chairs

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chairs by "Camea"

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H 35.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chairs by "Camea"

Located in New York, NY

A pair of Italian mid-century lounge chairs, the wingback with three ajustable positions, the

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair

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H 52 in W 28.5 in D 38.5 in

Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality mid-19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair, circa 1860. We are

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Art Deco Recliner Wing Chair by Baker Furniture, Walnut with Brass Detail

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H 44 in W 28 in D 27 in

French Art Deco Recliner Wing Chair by Baker Furniture, Walnut with Brass Detail

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pound Ridge, NY

heads; the chair back reclines easily.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Veneto/Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut Reclining Poltrona

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H 49.5 in W 29 in D 30.5 in

A Veneto/Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut Reclining Poltrona

Located in Atlanta, GA

having a winged back joining the frame of the chair with iron hinges, the black able to recline in

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

French Louis XIII Turned Walnut Leather Upholstered Reclining Armchair

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H 51 in W 28 in D 35 in

French Louis XIII Turned Walnut Leather Upholstered Reclining Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

and attached to the backrest by iron guides allowing for varying stages of recline, the flat seat

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs

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H 30 in W 25.25 in D 35 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

Category

Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage Lane Action Blue Leather Wingback Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair

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H 43 in W 34 in D 39 in

Vintage Lane Action Blue Leather Wingback Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair

By Lane Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage lane action blue leather wingback recliner reclining lounge chair. Item features a

Category

Late 20th Century American Classical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler

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H 40 in W 30.5 in D 32 in

Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler

By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful vintage Scandinavian Modern reclining wingback lounge chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair by Kofod-Larsen

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H 40.16 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in

Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair by Kofod-Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Weesp, NL

Reclinable Mid-Century wingback lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn in 1954

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Leathercraft Chesterfield Chestnut Leather Tufted Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

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H 45 in W 41 in D 41 in

Leathercraft Chesterfield Chestnut Leather Tufted Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Leathercraft, Inc Traditional Chesterfield Wingback Recliner. Features a tufted back of

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bradington Young Maxwell Brown Leather Chippendale Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

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H 44 in W 37 in D 37 in

Bradington Young Maxwell Brown Leather Chippendale Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

By Bradington Young

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Bradington Young Maxwell Wingback Club Chair. Drawing inspiration from iconic chippendale

Category

Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ethan Allen Brown Tufted Leather Rolled Arm Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

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H 41 in W 41 in D 39 in

Ethan Allen Brown Tufted Leather Rolled Arm Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage Ethan Allen brown leather Cromwell recliner featuring tufted back, rolled arms, wingback

Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vintage Bamboo Wingback Recliner Chair

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H 45 in W 28 in D 37 in

Vintage Bamboo Wingback Recliner Chair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1960's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Wingback Recliner Chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan

Italian Wingback Recliner Chair

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H 433.08 in W 314.97 in D 295.28 in

Italian Wingback Recliner Chair

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Melbourne, VIC

Vintage Italian wingback recliner with gorgeous new Italian wool upholstery. Frame and legs are

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Stylized Pair of Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs 1960s

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H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in

Stylized Pair of Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs 1960s

Located in New York, NY

Pair of stylish reclining wingback lounge chairs with dark wood bullet feet. Newly reupholstered in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Antique Biedermeier Reclining Wingback Chair

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H 48.75 in W 29 in D 28 in

Antique Biedermeier Reclining Wingback Chair

Located in New York, NY

Antique, Biedermeier reclining wingback chair with a walnut frame. Has a down cushioned seat and

Category

Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

Materials

Iron

Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather

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H 41 in W 33 in D 40 in

Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather

By Bradington Young

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a touch of nobility to your space with this reclining Napoleon III style leather wingback

Category

20th Century American Napoleon III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

H.W. Klein Reclining Lounge Chair in Black Leather Upholstery

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H 39.38 in W 30.12 in D 32.88 in

H.W. Klein Reclining Lounge Chair in Black Leather Upholstery

By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Wingback chair, in teak and leather, by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark, 1950s. Sculptural

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

H.W. Klein for Bramin Teak Recliner

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H 39.75 in W 30 in D 30.5 in

H.W. Klein for Bramin Teak Recliner

By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage Danish midcentury teak reclining wingback rocker lounge chair, model 207, designed by Henry

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

H. W Klein Danish Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair

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H 39.5 in W 30.25 in D 31.5 in

H. W Klein Danish Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair

By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish reclining lounge chair designed by H.W Klein for Bramin Moblefabrik, circa 1960 Denmark. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Norwegian Teak Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel

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H 39.5 in W 28 in D 28 in

Norwegian Teak Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel

By Peter Wessel, Ib Kofod-Larsen, K. Rassmusen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Stunning wingback lounge chair designed by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel. The teak has aged to a

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Reclining Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, 1940s

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H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 35.63 in

Reclining Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, 1940s

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Easy chair, wood, blue and white fabric, Europe, 1940s This strong, playful wingback chair is

Category

Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Reclining Baroque Wingback Chair, Germany 18th Century, Walnut

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H 47.25 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in

Reclining Baroque Wingback Chair, Germany 18th Century, Walnut

Located in Belmont, MA

Reclining Baroque wingback chair, Southern Germany 1750-1760, walnut. This rare and interesting

Category

Antique 1750s German Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Chesterfield Wingback Recliner Chair Leather Green One Seat Vintage

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H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 57.09 in

Chesterfield Wingback Recliner Chair Leather Green One Seat Vintage

Located in Cologne, DE

Green colored original Chesterfield leather wingback recliner chair in a vintage design, made for

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Wingback Chippendale Leather Recliner

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H 42 in W 35 in D 33 in

Wingback Chippendale Leather Recliner

Located in Hollywood, CA

A wingback Chippendale leather recliner in a sage green leather with brass nail heads adorning the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

French Reclining Chair

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H 45 in W 25 in D 24 in

French Reclining Chair

Located in High Point, NC

French Reclining Chair and Nail Head Trim Around Chair.

Category

Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Nineteenth Century Reclining Wing Chair

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H 44.5 in W 26 in D 25 in

French Nineteenth Century Reclining Wing Chair

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

French wing chairs which recline by means of a pair of iron ratchet mechanisms. Walnut frame with

Category

Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Biedermeier Reclining Chair Based on a Schinkel Design

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H 18 in W 38.5 in D 26 in

Biedermeier Reclining Chair Based on a Schinkel Design

By Karl Friedrich Schinkel

Located in Long Island City, NY

This German Biedermeier library reclining wing chair is based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel's famous

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair, c.1750

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Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair, c.1750

Located in New York, NY

Rare provincial Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair with adjustable steel ratchet supports

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Wingback Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Maison Jansen Club reclinable armchairs. Francia 1950

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Pair of Maison Jansen Club reclinable armchairs. Francia 1950

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Pair of Maison Jansen Club reclinable armchairs. France 1950. Perfect condition.

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Wingback Recliner Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wingback recliner chair for your home. Each wingback recliner chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are many kinds of the wingback recliner chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wingback recliner chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wingback recliner chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bramin Møbler, Henry Walter Klein and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wingback Recliner Chair?

Prices for a wingback recliner chair start at $1,115 and top out at $8,700 with the average selling for $4,500.

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 Recliner Chair

What is a recliner chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
What era is a wingback chair from?
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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.
Where should a wingback chair be placed?
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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.
What are wingback chairs called?
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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.
What is the purpose of a wingback chair?
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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.
Is a wingback chair comfortable?
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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.
What was the first reclining chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is the best leather recliner chair?
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1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.

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