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Wingback Chairs For Sale
Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth
Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth

Wingback Chair by Theo Ruth

By Theo Ruth, Artifort

Located in San Francisco, CA

This low wingback lounge chair by Theo Ruth features a tufted back with three buttons, covered in a deep red corduroy fabric. Its teak legs are in good co...

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Mid-20th Century Dutch Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Substantial Vintage Sculptural Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair, Great Condition
Substantial Vintage Sculptural Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair, Great Condition

Substantial Vintage Sculptural Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair, Great Condition

Located in Miami, FL

Substantial Vintage Sculptural Rattan, Reed Peacock Chair, Great Condition Offered for sale is a sturdy vintage sculptural rattan peacock chair embellished with pencil reed rows for...

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Late 20th Century Bohemian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Reed, Wood

Pair of Melchiorre Bega Wing Chairs, 1950s
Pair of Melchiorre Bega Wing Chairs, 1950s

Pair of Melchiorre Bega Wing Chairs, 1950s

By Melchiorre Bega

Located in Piacenza, Italy

Elegant pair of wing chairs, designed by Melchiorre Bega in the 1950s. Both chairs are made with dove grey velvet upholstery and solid wood legs. The velvet is embellished with a thi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Antique French Walnut Armchairs
Pair of Antique French Walnut Armchairs

Pair of Antique French Walnut Armchairs

Located in London, GB

A stunning pair of antique French walnut armchairs. They were made in France and date from around the 1920’s. The quality is outstanding, the solid walnut frames have a gorgeous col...

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1920s French Louis XV Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair

$24,292Sale Price|20% Off

Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair

Located in Lymington, GB

An early-18th century walnut wing armchair. Queen Anne/ George I-period, ca 1714. This fine English walnut wingback chair is raised on well-drawn carved cabriole legs. With a lovely kick on the back legs. Remarkably, after some 310 years, it still retains its original gros-point needlework upholstery in vibrant colors. Of superb proportions, color, figuring and patination. Measures: H 106 cm (42'') D 68 cm (27''). W 87.5 cm (34 1/2''). Seat H: 42.5 cm. (16 3/4''). Literature: Herbert Cescinsky 'English Furniture Of The Eighteenth Century', George Routledge & Sons (1911) vol. I, p. 81, fig. 105. ''A walnut easy chair'' dated 1710. Nb. A slightly earlier antique walnut and beech wing armchair with contemporary needlework, circa 1710, sold in Christies, Lot 164, October 2015 @ £48,350 -The Property of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sothebys sold a George II needlework...

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Early 18th Century English Georgian Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

ANTIQUE RESTORED ViCTORIAN PERIOD CIRCA 1880 WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR
ANTIQUE RESTORED ViCTORIAN PERIOD CIRCA 1880 WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR

ANTIQUE RESTORED ViCTORIAN PERIOD CIRCA 1880 WINGBACK BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, fully restored, hand dyed, Victorian Circa 1880-1900 Wingback armchair with Porcelain castors...

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1880s English High Victorian Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1960s Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished

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1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1940s French Children’s Wingback Chairs In Cat & Birdcage Toile / Chintz - Pair
1940s French Children’s Wingback Chairs In Cat & Birdcage Toile / Chintz - Pair

1940s French Children’s Wingback Chairs In Cat & Birdcage Toile / Chintz - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

These are so adorable! It is a pair of French children’s wingback chairs that have been completely re-done. They have down cushions and rest on brass castors. The fabric is a polishe...

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Mid-20th Century French Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Wingback armchair sheep leather
Wingback armchair sheep leather

Wingback armchair sheep leather

Located in MILL, NL

Fantastic sheep leather wingback armchair by Lounge Atelier. Wonderful seating comfort. Incredibly beautiful patina and color. Condition is very good.

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20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

A Fiftyish Wingback Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather
A Fiftyish Wingback Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather

A Fiftyish Wingback Chair by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare Vladimir Kagan for American Leather ‘Fiftyish’ wingback chair based on his winged barrel-form designs from the 1950’s with Kagan-Dreyfuss. This perfect balance of midcentury m...

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Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair
1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair

1970s Queen Anne Style Wing-Back Chairs in a Cream Swiss Floral Fabric, a Pair

By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co.

Located in Germantown, MD

Stunning pair of vintage Queen-Anne style wing-back chairs in a neutral cream Swiss dot fabric. (I believe the maker is Hickory, but the label is not on as they have been reupholster...

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Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Modern Wing Chair in Grey Felt by Lawrence Peabody
Modern Wing Chair in Grey Felt by Lawrence Peabody

Modern Wing Chair in Grey Felt by Lawrence Peabody

By Craft Associates, Lawrence Peabody

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

This modern wing chair in grey felt by Lawrence Peabody is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. This particular wing chair is a licensed reintroduction for Craft Associates. The cha...

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2010s Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Heals of London Attri. a Tall Arts & Crafts Oak Wing Back or Porter's Armchair
Heals of London Attri. a Tall Arts & Crafts Oak Wing Back or Porter's Armchair

Heals of London Attri. a Tall Arts & Crafts Oak Wing Back or Porter's Armchair

By Heal's

Located in London, GB

Heals of London attributed. An Arts & Crafts oak high back wing back or Porter's armchair with shaped cornice and shaped elongated wings to the sides to keep the draughts away from the porter.

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1910s English Arts and Crafts Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

A French Tudor Style Walnut Wing Chair, C. 1900.
A French Tudor Style Walnut Wing Chair, C. 1900.

A French Tudor Style Walnut Wing Chair, C. 1900.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

With a high arched back and out-curved arms on turned and reeded legs, joined by scrolled stretchers and terminating with scrolled feet, this stately chair is fit for your living roo...

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Early 20th Century French Tudor Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 8 Ebonized Velvet High Back Chiavari Dining Chairs by Ezio Minotti , 1955
Set of 8 Ebonized Velvet High Back Chiavari Dining Chairs by Ezio Minotti , 1955

Set of 8 Ebonized Velvet High Back Chiavari Dining Chairs by Ezio Minotti , 1955

By Ezio Minotti

Located in Rome, IT

Rare set of eight high back side Chiavari ebonized dining chairs, by Ezio Minotti in 1955. Ebonized wood, white velvet fabric Very good condition Measures: 50cm x 40 cm, height: 132...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Incredible Pair of Compatible Lipstick Red Wing Chairs
Incredible Pair of Compatible Lipstick Red Wing Chairs

Incredible Pair of Compatible Lipstick Red Wing Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A Pair of very well made, solid feeling and comfortable wing chairs upholstered in a striking lipstick red leather. Both of the chairs have traditional flat-panel arms and tapered wo...

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Mid-20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Accent Wing Chairs in Pierre Frey Les Soleil Pour Temoin, a Pair
Accent Wing Chairs in Pierre Frey Les Soleil Pour Temoin, a Pair

Accent Wing Chairs in Pierre Frey Les Soleil Pour Temoin, a Pair

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of luscious fireside accent wing chairs. Diamond tufted rounded backs and rounded arms all newly upholstered in the fabulous Le Soleil Pour Temoin by Pierre Frey. "Le soleil...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED WILLIAM MORRIS ARM CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED WILLIAM MORRIS ARM CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED WILLIAM MORRIS ARM CHESTERFIELD TUFTED WINGBACK ARMCHAIRs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage circa 1960's, Chesterfield Cigar brown leather, fully restored wingback armchair...

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1960s English Chesterfield Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered wing armchair with a scalloped back from Notley Priory & the collection of Vivien Leigh & Laurence Oliver...

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Early 18th Century British William and Mary Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Giorgetti Caddy Wing Chair + Ottoman in Anthracite Leather
Giorgetti Caddy Wing Chair + Ottoman in Anthracite Leather

Giorgetti Caddy Wing Chair + Ottoman in Anthracite Leather

By Carlo Colombo

Located in Tulsa, OK

Caddy Chair and Ottoman are made by Giorgetti SpA. Giorgetti has been making furniture in Italy for over 120 years. Giorgetti has developed a mastery for the art of wood and use of...

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2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Steel

Paulo Alvez Green LINA Wing Chair and Ottoman by Empório das Cadeiras
Paulo Alvez Green LINA Wing Chair and Ottoman by Empório das Cadeiras

Paulo Alvez Green LINA Wing Chair and Ottoman by Empório das Cadeiras

By Lina Bo Bardi

Located in Hanover, MA

Paulo Alvez green duck LINA wing chair and ottoman 44" h x 32" w x 35" d & Ottoman 16" h x 20" w x 17" d The Lina Armchair produced by Empório das Cadeiras is a tribute to the Itali...

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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Painted and Carved Wooden Bergères à Oreilles

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of French Louis XVI style painted wood bergères à oreilles from the 19th century, with carved ribbon motifs and upholstery. Created in France during the 19th century, each of ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Georgian style Leather Wingback Chair by Kittinger
Georgian style Leather Wingback Chair by Kittinger

Georgian style Leather Wingback Chair by Kittinger

Located in Pomona, CA

A wonderful Chippendale Style Wingback Chair made by Kittinger. Upholstered in a burgundy / oxblood fine leather. Great styling with a camel back and scroll arms and sitting on cab...

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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne
In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne

In Manner of Andrea Brustolon Venetian 19th Century Carved Walnut Figural Throne

By Valentino Besarel, Andrea Brustolon

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A fine Italian 19th century Baroque style carved walnut figural throne armchair, attributed to Valentino Panciera Besarel (Venice, 1829-1902) in the manner of Andrea Brustolon...

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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs
Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs

Super Comfortable and Top Quality Made Pair of Louis XV Style Wingback Armchairs

Located in Lisse, NL

Magnificent design with classical green velvet upholstery wing back chairs. This vintage and pastel green painted pair of wingback chairs is beautiful in design, they are in superb ...

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Late 20th Century French Louis XV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair
Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair

Vintage Oxblood Leather Antique Stud Chesterfield Wingback Swivel Office Chair

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable Oxblood leather large Chesterfield Wingback office chair with original leather and patina. This is a very comfortable captai...

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20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fine English Leather Wing Armchair
Fine English Leather Wing Armchair

Fine English Leather Wing Armchair

Located in London, GB

This fine quality and very handsome handmade English leather wing armchair features a ball and claw leg in the 18th century style. It has a butto...

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2010s British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Wing Chair in Good Condition
Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Wing Chair in Good Condition

Mid-20th Century Hand-Carved Wing Chair in Good Condition

Located in Delray Beach, FL

An old large wing chair, hand carver in a traditional style of chair featuring tall wings on the side and an intricately carved wooden front frame. Chair like this were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and were often used in libraries and drawing rooms...

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20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Leather Fireside Chair
Leather Fireside Chair

Leather Fireside Chair

Located in Annville, PA

The Niagara Furniture Leather Fireside Chair is designed after an American original antique chair and ships out covered in full grained tufted genuine l...

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2010s Renaissance Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late 20th-C. English Chippendale Style Custom Wingback Chair
Late 20th-C. English Chippendale Style Custom Wingback Chair

Late 20th-C. English Chippendale Style Custom Wingback Chair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a Chinese chippendale style wingback chair with scalloped nailhead trim. The fabric feels like a cotton or cotton linen blend, and it is in a saffron damask. The Chippendale ...

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Late 20th Century American Chinese Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Hand-Crafted Brown Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Wingback Chair
Hand-Crafted Brown Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Wingback Chair

Hand-Crafted Brown Cowhide Leather Chesterfield Wingback Chair

Located in Harderwijk, NL

Offered: this luxurious, warm-toned brown cowhide leather Chesterfield wingback armchair with unique details. This large, classic Chesterfield wingback armchair offers a true sense o...

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21st Century and Contemporary Classical Roman Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Leather

VINTAGE OXBLOOD CLAW & BALL FEET DAMASK LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL
VINTAGE OXBLOOD CLAW & BALL FEET DAMASK LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL

VINTAGE OXBLOOD CLAW & BALL FEET DAMASK LEATHER WiNGBACK ARMCHAIR & FOOTSTOOL

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning English Oxblood leather with Majestic Damask Gold leather pattern Wingback armchair and matchi...

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20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Wingback Lounge Chairs
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Wingback Lounge Chairs

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Wingback Lounge Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Dive into a symphony of design and comfort with this exquisite pair of Adrian Pearsall Wingback Lounge Chairs. A testament to mid-century modern aesthetics, these chairs effortlessly...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy
Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy

Midcentury Pair of Armchairs in Walnut by Paolo Buffa for Framar Made in Italy

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio

Pair of wingback armchairs by Paolo Buffa with a wood frame in walnut and reupholstered in Italian blue wool. Paolo Buffa is an Italian designer and architect. He is one of the most...

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

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Prague Art Deco Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia 1940s
Prague Art Deco Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Prague Art Deco Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, Czechoslovakia 1940s

Located in Almelo, NL

Architectural Art Deco wingback chair from Prague, circa 1940s, preserved in fully original condition with sculptural proportions and rich period upholstery. This elegant Art Deco w...

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Mid-20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather
French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather

French Art Deco Wing Back Chair, in Dark Brown Leather

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

French Art Deco wing back chair, in dark brown leather The old leather hide is in good condition, it has a beautiful soft feel having been polish...

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Early 20th Century Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s
Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s

Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s

Located in The Hague, NL

This exceptional wingback chair was designed and produced by a master cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1920s. Its design offers an intriguing combination of the antique English barrel ...

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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Birch

Pair Wing Chairs Newly Upholstered in Lee Jofa Chinese Lantern II in Spring
Pair Wing Chairs Newly Upholstered in Lee Jofa Chinese Lantern II in Spring

Pair Wing Chairs Newly Upholstered in Lee Jofa Chinese Lantern II in Spring

By Lee Jofa

Located in Winder, GA

Presenting a pair of elegant English traditional wing chairs, newly upholstered in Lee Jofa’s exquisite “Chinese Lantern II” fabric in the coveted spring colorway. This timeless patt...

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Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Georgian style Leather Wingback Chair
Georgian style Leather Wingback Chair

Georgian style Leather Wingback Chair

Located in Pomona, CA

A wonderful Chippendale Style Wingback Chair. Upholstered in a burgundy / oxblood fine leather. Great styling with deep wings, scroll arms and sitting on cabriole legs.

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Late 20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Frederick Edward Georgian Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Frederick Edward Georgian Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair

Frederick Edward Georgian Style Upholstered Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Frederick Edward Georgian Style Wingback Lounge Arm Chairs with Cherry Wood Legs - a Pair. Made in America with Pink, Green, and Beige Upholstery. Circa Late 20th Century. Me...

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Late 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cherry

A Pair of Salon Chairs with Silk Parrot Design
A Pair of Salon Chairs with Silk Parrot Design

A Pair of Salon Chairs with Silk Parrot Design

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A Pair of Salon Chairs with Silk Parrot Design A Pair of 19th Century French carved gilt wing arm salon chair This is a splendid pair of French Provincial Chairs, the beautifully s...

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19th Century French Provincial Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Silk

George II Library Wing Chair
George II Library Wing Chair

George II Library Wing Chair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is unusual in that it has extremely generous proportions. Classically upholstered and...

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21st Century and Contemporary British George II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Oversized English Leather Wing Armchair
Oversized English Leather Wing Armchair

Oversized English Leather Wing Armchair

Located in London, GB

This gorgeous and oversized English wing armchair features carved mahogany Ball and claw front legs and upholstered in rich, dark brown soft leather. It has a separate feather filled...

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2010s British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany

Stunning Pair of Burgundy Brown Leather Hand Dyed Wingback Chairs
Stunning Pair of Burgundy Brown Leather Hand Dyed Wingback Chairs

Stunning Pair of Burgundy Brown Leather Hand Dyed Wingback Chairs

Located in Pulborough, GB

We are excited to present this stunning pair of burgundy-brown leather hand-dyed wingback chairs. A good-looking and comfortable pair of wingback armchairs. These are good country house chairs...

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20th Century British Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early 19th Century George III Wing Chair
Early 19th Century George III Wing Chair

Early 19th Century George III Wing Chair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century George III mahogany upholstered wing chair, the shaped back with outscrolled wings raised above padded arms with reeded terminals with flower head motif raised ove...

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Early 19th Century Irish George III Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey
Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

Armchair Wing Upholstered Sage Silk Vivien Leigh Laurence Oliver Notley Abbey

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

An exceptionally, rare 18th century, upholstered, elm, wing armchair with a scalloped back from Notley Priory & The Collection of Vivien Leigh & Laurence ...

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Early 18th Century British William and Mary Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Elm

18th Century English Wingback Armchair
18th Century English Wingback Armchair

18th Century English Wingback Armchair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

18th Century English wingback armchair.Reupholstered traditionally and covered in Ralph Lauren linen fabric.Circa 1760.

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1760s English Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s
Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s

Fritz Hansen Model 1672 Sheepskin Wing Chair, 1940s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in London, England

Fritz Hansen - Model 1672 Wing Chair A large wing chair produced in Denmark in the 1940s by manufacturers Fritz Hansen. The square beech wood legs have been stained and oiled and th...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Antique, New and Vintage Wingback Chairs

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.