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Wingback Throne Chair

1970s Organic Modern Root Throne Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
Exceptional and majestic carved root throne chair. This amazing example of a wonderful old growth
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
similar yet different throne chair. H: 60 1/4, W: 37 3/4, D: 34 in. Provenance: Property from the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
similar yet different throne chair. H: 68 3/4, W: 41 1/2, D: 42 in. Provenance: Property from the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Wood

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
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Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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

HUGE PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN LION CARVED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
good looking and comfortable pair of vintage English throne armchairs, these are good stylish chairs
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Rocking Chair Model J16 by Hans Wegner, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Brussels, BE
roots in traditional seating forms. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

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Pair of Vintage Black Velvet Upholstered George Hepplewhite Wingback Armchairs
By George Hepplewhite
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale absolutely stunning pair of vintage oversized George Hepplewhite wingback armchairs with the Philadelphia oversized wings These are a showstoppi...
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Rare Victorian Firescreen with Taxidermy Hummingbirds by Henry Ward
By Henry Ward
Located in Amsterdam, NL
England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...
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Very rare Mah Jong 'Private Collection' by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois France
By Roche Bobois
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Extremely rare and stunning Mah Jong! Roche Bobois created this one-of-a-kind sofa for a special client in a custom yellow/gold fabric. The choice of the vibrant yellow/gold fabric ...
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PAiR OF GEORGE SMITH CHELSEA SIGNATURE SCROLL ARM SOFAS HOWARD & SON'S MODEL
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of George Smith Signature Scroll arm sofas with overstuffed feather filled cushions which a...
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20th Century English Victorian Sofas

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Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan early rare high back barrel lounge chair and matching ottoman with angled splayed maple legs, USA, 1950s. This Kagan high back lounge chair model is large in scale and...
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Knole Settee, Cowdray Park, English, Lengyon & Co, olive velvet, tapestry
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- EXCEPTIONALLY, RARE, MUSEUM QUALITY PIECE, THE COWDRAY PARK KNOLE SETTEE, INVENTORY NUMBER D2029 - Supplied by Lengyon & Co, the pre-eminent maker, to Viscount Cowdray, Cowdray Pa...
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Early 20th Century English Charles II Settees

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Tapestry, Velvet

French Baroque Style Velvet Upholstered Knole Style Settee, 2nd half 20th cen.
Located in Atlanta, GA
Upholstered in green velvet with applied embroidered tape/trim with matching braid and fringe, adjustable padded wings controlled by roping. The original Knole Settee (also known as...
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Mid-20th Century French Baroque Settees

Materials

Velvet

19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
Located in Munich, DE
19th century French Louis XV Bergère armchairs in their original patina still very comfortable, perfect for deco or your next project! The chairs wood frame is nicely carved. The cab...
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Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

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19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
19th Century French Louis XV Bergère Armchair
H 36.62 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
French Art Deco Velvet Upholstered Chair
Located in Hanover, MA
Lovely French 1940s upholstered armchair in curved-back form with distinctive croisillon diamond-shaped stitching on the burgundy velvet. Plump loose seat cushion filled with down ...
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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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cocktail chair
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The beige velvet fringed Cocktail armchair is a true treasure from the 1940s that has stood the test of time with elegance and style. This iconic seat, in its original and perfectly ...
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H 27.56 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Deconstructed Wingback Armchairs with Claw & Ball Feet
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite pair of Deconstructed Antique Victorian circa 1860 Wingback armchairs with ornately carved Georgian style Claw & Ball feet This pai...
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20th Century American Walnut Six Seater Sloane ii Sofa by Vladimir Kagan Couture
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A custom-made, slightly curved vintage Mid-Century modern American large six or seven seater Sloane II sofa with four pillows, settee made of hand crafted polished Walnut, designed a...
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Mid-Century De Sede Ds 76 Modular Sofa Bed, 2-piece Brown Leather Modules, 1970s
By De Sede
Located in Zagreb, HR
Vintage De Sede 2-piece modular sofa bed, model 'DS-76', leather, fabric, foam, wooden frame, Switzerland 1970s. Important: The item offered for sale is in good original condition. ...
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

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Mid-Century Fiberglass Sofa Table Dieter Rams for Vitsoe, German Design, 1960s
By Dieter Rams, Vitsoe
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions ca. 65x 65 x 36 cm (WxDxHxSH) This shapely coffee table was designed by German Designer Dieter Rams for Vitsoe in the 1960s in Germany. The table is part of the 620 serie...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sofa Tables

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Fiberglass

RARE & STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED HOWARD & SON'S SOFA
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George Smith signature collection standard arm two-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec Ki...
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20th Century English Kilim Sofas

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Lounge Chair in Whitewashed Canadian Ash and Sheepskin by Hinterland Design
Located in Vancouver, BC
Hinterland's first lounge chair offering, the Shepherd's Chair is the culmination of years of design and prototyping. Inspired by the close relationship between a traditional herders...
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2010s Canadian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Upholstery, Ash

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Mid-Century Iron High Back Throne
Located in Toronto, ON
A very unique and playful mid-century black iron throne chair. Tight woven black metal detailing
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Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Iron High Back Throne
Mid-Century Iron High Back Throne
H 57.5 in W 34 in D 21 in
RY-25 President Sideboard (Oak) by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Camperdown, NSW
. The Peacock chair (designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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RY-25 President Sideboard (Oak) by Hans Wegner
RY-25 President Sideboard (Oak) by Hans Wegner
H 31.11 in W 78.75 in D 19.3 in
Huge Alfonso Marina Ebanista Spanish Colonial Wingback Throne Chair
By Alfonso Marina
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Huge Alfonso Marina Ebanista Spanish Colonial Wingback Throne Chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Spanish Colonial Wingback Chairs

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Pair of George II Throne Style Wingback Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of newly upholstered wingback arm chairs.
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20th Century American Wingback Chairs

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French Ornamental wooden Throne Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ornamental wooden throne chair, impressive in design and size. hand-carved by a late French
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Vintage 1950s French Folk Art Wingback Chairs

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French Ornamental wooden Throne Chair
French Ornamental wooden Throne Chair
H 65.36 in W 49.61 in D 31.11 in
Pair of High Back Hollywood Regency Throne Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of high back Hollywood Regency Throne chairs. Impeccable original tapestry brocade. Solid
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

19th C. Natural Wicker Fan Back Throne Chair Attributed to Heywood-Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Attributed to American furniture manufacturer Heywood-Wakefield, this nineteenth century throne
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Antique 19th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Hollywood Regency Tufted Throne Armchair
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Redding, CT
This wing back is very Regal in style with it's original golden crushed velvet upholstery. Dorothy Draper decor would go well with this.
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Wingback Chairs

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Located in Atlanta, GA
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Rare William & Mary Style Antique Victorian Wingback Brown Leather Armchair
By William & Mary
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale lovely antique William & Mary style Victorian wingback armchair
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Antique 19th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs

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RARE WILLIAM & MARY STYLE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
William & Mary style Victorian wingback armchair in fully restored condition. Please note the delivery
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

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Restored Early 18th Century circa 1720 Wingback Armchair Cigar Brown Leather
Located in GB
for wingback armchairs, in the 17th century the chairs were still very much of the throne type with
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Antique Early 18th Century English George I Wingback Chairs

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American Upholstered Painted Wood High Back Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
This upholstered light grey painted wood wing chair is quite unusual with its very high back
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20th Century American Wingback Chairs

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Willow Chair by Charles Rennie Mackintosh Production Cassina Authenticated
By Cassina, Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Located in Munster, NRW
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1990s Italian Art Nouveau Wingback Chairs

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Rare Hans J. Wegner Stool, Model JH 539
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
(designed in 1947) is a throne-like adaptation of the Windsor chair; pieces from the China chair series
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Victoria & William Wingback Damask Library Throne Chair by Lee Jofa
By Lee Jofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Huge Lee Jofa Victoria & William Wingback Damask Library Throne chair Featuring French Nail Head
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

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Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the best executive throne chair you can imagine for Zoom meetings. Ralph Lauren wingback chairs such
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1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs

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Henredon Heavy Leather Patinated Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Louis XIV Style Italian Gilt Wood Wing Back Lounge Chairs, 1930
Located in New York, NY
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Writer's Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such
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Writer's Chair and Ottoman by Henredon in Thick Heavy Patinated Leather, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such
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1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs

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George Kasparian Leather Wingback Executive Chair, circa 1960
By George Kasparian
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A very rare and impressively proportioned executive wingback chair by George Kasparian. Perfect for
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Aluminum

"Judge's Chair" Charred NYC Decommissioned Water Tower Wood, Tufted Leather
By Stefan Rurak
Located in Biddeford, ME
This modern interpretation of the Classic wingback chair almost suggests a throne. It is
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Four Teak Arthur Umanoff Danish Mid-Century Modern Cow Horn Stools
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Dallas, TX
, have their roots in traditional seating forms. The “Peacock chair” (designed 1947) is a throne-like
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Todd Merrill Custom Originals X Olek, "#You" Swivel Throne, USA, 2015
By Todd Merrill, Olek 1
Located in New York, NY
, colorful hand-crocheted installations. This is one of four unique swivel thrones, a Todd Merrill custom
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Todd Merrill Custom Originals X Olek, "Ribcage" Swivel Throne, USA, 2015
By Todd Merrill, Olek 1
Located in New York, NY
, colorful hand-crocheted installations. This is one of four unique swivel thrones, a Todd Merrill custom
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Renewed French Louis XVI Style Wingback Lounge Armchairs Fauteuils - a Pair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
" Lovely pair of Louis XVI Style Wing High Back Armchairs/ Lounge chairs/ Fauteuils having gorgeous wide
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Wicker Throne Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wicker throne Chair.
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Wicker Throne Chair
H 58.27 in Dm 24.41 in
Throne-like Wing Chair
Located in New Preston, CT
Monumental wingback chair in acid green velvet with turned and carved wood stretchers
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Throne-like Wing Chair
Throne-like Wing Chair
H 50 in W 35.5 in D 34 in
Vintage European Leather Wingback Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This vintage European leather wingback chair was recently imported and includes rich worn leather
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20th Century French Restauration Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Centennial Throne
Located in New York, NY
From the Centennial period, this chair is a fanciful recreation, loosely based on the
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Antique 19th Century Wingback Chairs

Centennial Throne
Centennial Throne
H 58 in W 38.5 in D 32.5 in
Exceptional George IV Leather and Oak Wingback Armchair, England, circa 1820
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Exceptional George IV leather and oak wingback armchair England, circa 1820 An exceptional early
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Antique 1820s English George IV Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

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Wingback Throne Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wingback throne chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wingback throne chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and cotton. Your living room may not be complete without a wingback throne chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wingback throne chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Vladimir Kagan, Hans J. Wegner and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful wingback throne chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wingback Throne Chair?

A wingback throne chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,075, while the lowest priced sells for $1,895 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.

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 Throne Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.