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Wingback Chairs For Sale
Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Wingback Armchairs or Bergeres
Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Wingback Armchairs or Bergeres

Extraordinary Pair of French Louis XVI Giltwood Wingback Armchairs or Bergeres

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Elegant pair of French Louis XVI gold and off white giltwood wingback armchairs or bergere chairs from the 19th Century, both with high end new upholstery. The framework with arched ...

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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR
ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR

ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER TUFTED CHESTERFIELD WINGBACK ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored vintage Chesterfield tufted Whiskey Brown leather wingback armchair Please not...

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Early 20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

English George Ist Wing Armchair, Walnut & Upholstery, Circa 1720
English George Ist Wing Armchair, Walnut & Upholstery, Circa 1720

English George Ist Wing Armchair, Walnut & Upholstery, Circa 1720

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This is a very fine quality English, walnut, wing arm chair from the early years of the 18th century, George the first period, circa 1720. Chairs from this very early Georgian perio...

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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair
Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair

Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Renaissance Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Wingback Arm Chair with Blue ...

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Early 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Walnut

Queen Anne Mahogany Fireside Upholstered Wingback Chair, 20th Century
Queen Anne Mahogany Fireside Upholstered Wingback Chair, 20th Century

Queen Anne Mahogany Fireside Upholstered Wingback Chair, 20th Century

Located in Big Flats, NY

A Queen Anne style fireside wingback chair offers upholstered chair with scroll form arms and raised on mahogany cabriole legs terminating in pad feet, 20th Century. Measures- 45''H...

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20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

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Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Midcentury Style Leather Butterfly Wingback Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Style Leather Butterfly Wingback Chairs

Pair of Midcentury Style Leather Butterfly Wingback Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Beautifully weathered pair of leather butterfly wingback chairs made in the mid-century modern style by Williams-Sonoma. Hand-crafted in the USA fea...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Our Signature Hooded Porters Chair
Our Signature Hooded Porters Chair

Our Signature Hooded Porters Chair

By David Robinson

Located in London, GB

Such a beautiful and striking piece. Our hooded Victorian Porters chair certainly holds court and can be crafted in any combination of fabrics and leathers. Please get in touch to ...

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2010s British High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Beech

Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair
Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair

Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair

$6,296Sale Price|30% Off

Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair

By Ralph Lauren

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...

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1990s Chesterfield Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

A pair of Danish 1940s sculptural Oak wingback chairs attributed to Otto Færge
A pair of Danish 1940s sculptural Oak wingback chairs attributed to Otto Færge

A pair of Danish 1940s sculptural Oak wingback chairs attributed to Otto Færge

By Otto Færge 1

Located in Brønshøj, DK

A pair of Sculptural Highback Wingchairs with frames of oak. Upholstered with lightblue and sandcoloured fabric. Made and designed circa 1940-42. Design and execution attributed to ...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Leather Fireside Chair
Leather Fireside Chair

Leather Fireside Chair

Located in Annville, PA

The Niagara Furniture Green Leather Fireside Chair is designed after an American original antique chair and ships out covered in full grained tufted genuine leather with brass nail t...

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2010s Indonesian Renaissance Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Fine Pair of 1920s Walnut and Leather Wing Chairs in the Late Baroque Manner
A Fine Pair of 1920s Walnut and Leather Wing Chairs in the Late Baroque Manner

A Fine Pair of 1920s Walnut and Leather Wing Chairs in the Late Baroque Manner

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A Fine Pair of 1920s Walnut and Leather Wing Chairs in the Late Baroque Manner and of Baronial Size and Scale These large wing chairs are of a scale befitting of a baronial manor house or other country mansion. Of conventional form and newly upholstered in our workshops in patinated leather aged in the traditional manner, the chairs have outscrolling arms and deep backs. The backs are buttoned for that Chesterfield look. There are removable leather squab cushions as well. The upholstery nailing on the leather contrasts beautifully against the patinated hide and the frames of the pieces are executed in finely carved walnut in the late baroque manner, the front stretchers beautifully carved with figures, probably angels or putti, flanking a heart motif and probably suggesting that the chairs were made as a his and hers marital set. The short cabriole legs are reminiscent of those seen on William and Mary period pieces. The chairs were made around 1920 when there was a renewed fascination with pieces from the age of oak and walnut, leading to dealers such as Gill and Reigate, Lenygon and Morant, Druce and Co...

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20th Century English Baroque Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed
Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A collectors example early production Warren Platner 'Easy' chair for Knoll International, United States, circa 1966. This iconic high-back lounge chair, often affectionately referre...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Bronze

Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s
Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s

Gio Ponti Pair of High Back Armchairs in Ivory Bouclé, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Gio Ponti pair of high back armchairs or lounge chairs in white or ivory bouclé with polished walnut tapering legs. These chic armchairs have the classic shape of a wingback chair, ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

pair american philadelphia style wing chairs
pair american philadelphia style wing chairs

pair american philadelphia style wing chairs

Located in Augusta, GA

pair centennial copies period philadelphia wing chairs

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1880s American Chippendale Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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

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Velvet, Wood

Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s
Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s

Vintage Mogens Lassen Wingback Chairs From Denmark, Boucle Fabric, 1950s

By Mogens Lassen

Located in Rosendahl, DE

High-back wing chair by Mogens Lassen from the 1940s. These examples were made in the early 50s. Dark-stained beech wood feet, spring-padded seat and padded back. The upholstery was ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Vintage Floral Chippendale Wingback Down Cushion Armchair
Vintage Floral Chippendale Wingback Down Cushion Armchair

Vintage Floral Chippendale Wingback Down Cushion Armchair

Located in Lake Worth, FL

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantastic Vintage Upholstered Floral Chippendale...

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1960s Unknown Chippendale Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Down

Wingback Chair on Claw and Ball Foot, Mahogany Frame
Wingback Chair on Claw and Ball Foot, Mahogany Frame

Wingback Chair on Claw and Ball Foot, Mahogany Frame

Located in Asheville, NC

Newly reupholstered waffle weave style trimmed white on claw and ball foot mahogany frame with acanthus leaves and dental moulding. Gorgeous!!

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1940s Great Britain (UK) Vintage Wingback Chairs

Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959
Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959

Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959

By Cassina, Gian Franco Frattini

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959 Armchair mod. 877 in brown velvet-like fabric. The backrest has two lateral headrests at the top, thi...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Large 19thC English Olive Leather & Mahogany Wingback Armchair
Large 19thC English Olive Leather & Mahogany Wingback Armchair

Large 19thC English Olive Leather & Mahogany Wingback Armchair

Located in Staffordshire, GB

Circa 1880 Large 19thC English olive leather & mahogany wingback armchair Measures: W 83 x D 96 x H 118cm Seat height 49 cm.   

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1880s Antique Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950's
Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950's

Arturo Pani Wing Chair, Mexico 1950's

By Arturo Pani

Located in Hanover, MA

Arturo Pani wingback chair newly reupholstered in a gold velvet on ebonized and attenuated cabriole legs. Mexico 1950's. Last image shows a 1968 S...

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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Velvet, Mahogany

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Frits Henningsen Style Vintage Leather Wingback Chair
Frits Henningsen Style Vintage Leather Wingback Chair

Frits Henningsen Style Vintage Leather Wingback Chair

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Coronado, CA

A large, vintage, wingback chair in the manner of Frits Henningsen, featuring a high curved back, pointed arms, button tufting, and tall curved legs with carved detail. This unique, ...

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1980s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric
Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric

Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Boucle Fabric

By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen

Located in London, England

Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one ...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Rosewood

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

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Leather

Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960
Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960

Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960

Located in Nashville, TN

Vintage Shearling Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair From Denmark, Circa 1960. Large and comfortable model, latest upholstered in Denmark with very soft shearling. Excellent condition.

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1960s Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Sheepskin

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

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Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Birch

Early 18th Century Leather and Linnen French Wingchair
Early 18th Century Leather and Linnen French Wingchair

Early 18th Century Leather and Linnen French Wingchair

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A early 18th century walnut French wingback armchair. This Louis XIV model is also known as Os de Mouton or 'Sheepclaw feet'. The shape of the feet were a provincial take on the gild...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

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

Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair, Walnut & Cotton, 1950s Modern
Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair, Walnut & Cotton, 1950s Modern

Edward Wormley Dunbar Lounge Chair, Walnut & Cotton, 1950s Modern

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Southampton, NJ

An outstanding 1950s Lounge armchair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar fully restored with new textured cotton upholstery. The original signed Dunbar decking has been carefully maintained...

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

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Cotton, Walnut

SET OF FOUR ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED LEATHER OFFICE LIBRARY TUB CHAiRS
SET OF FOUR ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED LEATHER OFFICE LIBRARY TUB CHAiRS

SET OF FOUR ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED LEATHER OFFICE LIBRARY TUB CHAiRS

Located in Pulborough, GB

Antiques of London Add timeless elegance and classic charm to your space with this beautiful set of four vintage-style armchairs. Each chair is expertly upholstered in rich, hand...

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20th Century British Wingback Chairs

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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, 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

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Elm

Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs, Georgian, Finest Quality
Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs, Georgian, Finest Quality

Pair of Oversized Tufted Leather Wingback Chairs, Georgian, Finest Quality

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of oversized tufted leather wingback chairs. Simply the finest custom quality leather bow back chairs sitting on walnut solid carved frames with barley twisted undercarriages. T...

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Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs

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Leather

William Switzer Wing Chair in White Damask, Georgian Style, 2020's
William Switzer Wing Chair in White Damask, Georgian Style, 2020's

William Switzer Wing Chair in White Damask, Georgian Style, 2020's

By William Switzer

Located in Southampton, NJ

A stately Wing Chair by William Switzer, Pollack Collection, featuring scalloped back, intricate turned Cabriole carved legs and stretcher in exquisite original Damask upholstery wit...

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2010s Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Damask, Walnut

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

19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair
19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair

19th Century Louis XV Style Wingback Fauteuil or Armchair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A 19th century French provincial Fauteuil à La Reine avec Oreilles or "queen's wingback armchair with ears". This is a large size chair-and-a-half with solid walnut frame and distinc...

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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair
18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair

18th Century Irish George II Wingback Armchair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

18th Century Irish George II wingback armchair featuring carved cabriole legs terminating in lion paw feet to the front, and simple legs to the back. The chair is covered in needlewo...

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18th Century Irish George II Antique Wingback Chairs

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Tapestry, 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

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Large Decorative Italian straw chair from around 1950, Franco Albini Style
Large Decorative Italian straw chair from around 1950, Franco Albini Style

Large Decorative Italian straw chair from around 1950, Franco Albini Style

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Decorative Armchair in Italian Wicker and Bamboo 1950 Style Franco Albini

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Bamboo, Wicker

A pair of wingback chairs, Scandinavian, 1960/70s.
A pair of wingback chairs, Scandinavian, 1960/70s.

A pair of wingback chairs, Scandinavian, 1960/70s.

Located in Stockholm, SE

A pair of wingback chairs in oak, with soft green wool mix fabric. Country style, Scandinavian 1960/70s. In good condition, smaller signs of use.

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1960s Danish Country Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Wood, Oak

Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair
Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair

Peter Hvidt Orla Molgaard Danish 1950s Highback Lounge Chair

By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Very cool highback lounge chair made in Denmark around 1950 by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgard for France & Daverkosen. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tall silhouette ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Wool, Beech

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Wood Marquise Wingback Armchair
French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Wood Marquise Wingback Armchair

French Louis XVI Style Carved and Painted Wood Marquise Wingback Armchair

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French Louis XVI style painted and carved wood marquise wingback chair from the 20th century, with new upholstery. Created in France during the 20th century, this marquise chair fe...

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20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Midcentury Sofa and Wingback Chairs by Karl Nothelfer, 1957 ~ cherry wood ~
Midcentury Sofa and Wingback Chairs by Karl Nothelfer, 1957 ~ cherry wood ~

Midcentury Sofa and Wingback Chairs by Karl Nothelfer, 1957 ~ cherry wood ~

Located in Landshut, BY

It's just beautiful and easy to reupholster in a fabric of your choice. (just fabric - as upholstery is PERFECT) Set of sofa and two wingback armchairs. Designed by Prof. Karl Nothelfer in 1957. Maker: Schörle & Gölz in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Solid cherry wood. New upholstery and fabrics in 1998, according to the last owner. Since then, it has only been used for two years, so the upholstery is in perfect condition! The seat rests can be removed and fixed by clips on the belts. High class. Measurements: Easy chair: 70 cm wide. Sofa: 178 cm wide. Both have a seating height of 40 cm and a seating depth of 57 cm. Condition: all firm and in very good condition with no damage. The furniture has been fully and accurately cleaned. Three steps: A: air pistol, B: industrial hoover, C: the latest Kärcher "wash & hoover" technology. The woods have been polished several times. Note: please ask for a shipping quote by sending us your postcode/destination. Prof. Karl Nothelfer * 14 June 1900 – 20 May 1980 Since the beginning of the 15th century, the Nothelfer family of carpenters has lived continuously in the former town of Überlingen. Every carpenter at that time mastered all aspects of woodworking, and the Nothelfers were no exception. They could even carve altars and figures and adorn them with gold, silver and paint. (Churches in Owingen and Hödingen). Some family members lived and worked in Hedingen or Hödingen, as the jubilarian Karl Nothelfer did in 1975. However, his father, Karl Anton Nothelfer, was the eldest of seven siblings and was therefore able to take over his father's carpentry business in Überlingen. However, Karl Anton Nothelfer was unable to take over his father's carpentry business in Überlingen. Instead, he moved to the industrial town of Singen with his young wife, Rosalie Hanner, and founded his own carpentry workshop. Hohenzollern in 1896, and he moved to the former Poststraße, where he founded his own carpentry workshop. He had a high sense of quality and form, and was a member of the German Werkbund before 1914. Karl Nothelfer and his three siblings grew up in such an environment. After attending primary and secondary school in Singen, Karl learnt the carpenter's trade in his father's workshop, before moving on to the Badische Landes-Kunstschule in Karlsruhe. , where he studied architecture. The well-known furniture professor also worked there at that time: Fritz Spannagel (born Freiburg, 1891; settled Ittendorf Castle near Meersburg in 1938; died 1957). burg (died 1957). In 1928, the gifted young architect received a teaching assignment at the Karlsruhe School of Art, but he followed his teacher Spannagel to Berlin in the same year. Berlin. He worked there as a teacher from 1928 to 1945, becoming a professor in 1931. Berlin Tischler-Schule, later known as the Bauschule für Raumgestaltung. The furniture he created in Berlin gained international recognition through numerous exhibitions and lectures. He became nationally known and influential. His furniture designs ushered in a new era of German and European furniture design. European furniture design. At the World Exhibition in Paris in 1937, Prof. Nothelfer was awarded the Golden Medal for his work in the furniture sector. For his work in the furniture sector. The first summary and evaluation of his furniture designs is presented in his seminal work, Das Sitzmöbel, published in 1942, was the first compendium of its kind in the world. world. In 1950, he published his second book, Furniture. Both books and a series of brochures were published by Verlag Otto Maier in Ravensburg. Karl Nothelfer continued to work intensively on seating furniture design in the years after 1945. In 1950, he made the important invention of the two-legged skid-base chair, which has since become widely accepted. Even the most distinguished American furniture companies, such as Miller and Knoll International, , use the skid as the main design feature of desks and chairs. At the same time, N. was pioneering in redesigning German school furniture and seating for industry. He succeeded in adapting his furniture designs, which originated in woodworking and craftsmanship, to modern technical possibilities of the industry. He thus became a leading figure in the redesign of schoolroom furnishings. The architect Nothelfer reflects on his own work, that his main contribution was in the field of seating furniture, although this was not really his profession. After the war, Prof. Nothelfer, like so many others, had to start again from scratch. He settled in his hometown of Hödingen on Lake Constance in 1945, working as a freelance architect. involved in all areas of construction in the years after the war. As early as 1935, he had designed many examples of American prefabricated buildings and recommended serial housing, This was at a time when no one in Germany was even thinking about mass production. He developed Several types of mass-produced houses were manufactured in Baiersbronn. More than 800 of these houses were built in France (types Paris, Provence and Normandie). In 1946, as part of the reparations in Strasbourg, there was an exhibition of houses featuring Swedish, Danish and French designs. These included Swedish, Danish, Finnish, English and German houses, and the French occupation For this exhibition, six different types were sent from the French occupation zone. Nothelfer's house design was considered the best in the exhibition. Karl Nothelfer was also involved in developing chipboard. In 1946, he founded the first magazine, Bauen und Wohnen (Building and Living), after the war, and remained its co-editor for many years. By presenting his own work, he interpreted what the magazine's essence was. interpreted the essence of what the magazine wanted to be. Building in order to live in it and live humanely in the built environment. Karl Nothelfer designed his houses The furniture and ground plans were designed with the need for living in mind. In 1948, he was appointed Honorary Senator of the State of Building School in Holzminden. Karl Nothelfer did not build much in Singen. The first post-war house was Haus Fahr on the slope of the Hohentwiel (Domäne), for which the building materials were sourced from a demolished log cabin that a French officer had built for himself on the Schienerberg. nerberg. In 1952, he also constructed the administrative building for the aluminium rolling mill in Singen. This building featured reliefs and wall paintings by C. G. Becker. In Überlingen, he built Among others, he built the Buchinger Sanatorium and the Riese+Hähnel radio house. various reconstructions in the old town, including Haus Kitt with the Glockenspiel. Haus Kitt with the Glockenspiel, the Haus mit dem Bacchus in Überlingen village and the Dolphin Fountain in Hödingen (1975). Probably the most beautiful The Haus Nothelfers, also known as the Haus Himmelheber, is located in Baiersbronn-Tonbach. On the airfield In Mengen, Nothhelfer built the casino with the 30-square-metre faience painting 'Ikarus' by C. G. Becker. In 1954, he established a second office in Düsseldorf with the architect Hans Schwingen. This office primarily focused on housing construction, true to the motto: from the inside out. planning from the outside'. The Minister of Housing awarded a prize for the best social housing project in North Rhine-Westphalia, and it came from the Nothelfer+Schwingen studio in Düsseldorf. The idea of Nothelfer+Schwingen also promoted the new idea of home ownership. To celebrate the anniversary of the condominium ownership law, In 1961, Nothelfer gave a lecture in Essen on condominium ownership in Europe, which was published as a brochure. From Düsseldorf, among many others, in the silk city...

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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

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Fabric, Cherry, Upholstery

Mid-Century Style Wing-Backed Reclining Lounge Chair
Mid-Century Style Wing-Backed Reclining Lounge Chair

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, ergonomic design. Upholstered in a classic textured vinyl, it features a supportive win...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

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Fabric

Senior" Chair, Design by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1951
Senior" Chair, Design by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1951

Senior" Chair, Design by Marco Zanuso, Italy, 1951

By Marco Zanuso, Arflex

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This "Senior" armchair model was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s. The beautifully shaped armchair was marketed under the Arflex Italia label. It is upholstered in its original ...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s
Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s

Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This beautiful wingback chair is a great representation of the quality and...

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1950s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Wood

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

Large Green Italian Wood & Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s
Large Green Italian Wood & Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s

Large Green Italian Wood & Fabric Wingback Armchair, 1950s

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

What a great design, we couldn't see ourselves enough. Measures: width 74 cm Depth 75 cm Height 109 cm Seat height 42 cm.  

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Charming Vintage Diminutive Cottage Style Wing Chairs
Charming Vintage Diminutive Cottage Style Wing Chairs

Charming Vintage Diminutive Cottage Style Wing Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Well made and bright pair of smaller scale Wing Chairs custom upholstered in a fresh piped Blue and White windowpane check. Tapered blonde wood legs with fluting. Comfortable and ver...

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20th Century Country Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1930s Art Deco Sculptural Pink Velvet Paul Follot Style Arm Chairs, Set of 2
1930s Art Deco Sculptural Pink Velvet Paul Follot Style Arm Chairs, Set of 2

1930s Art Deco Sculptural Pink Velvet Paul Follot Style Arm Chairs, Set of 2

By Paul Follot

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with the exquisite chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design is exhibited ...

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery
Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery

Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery

Located in Opole, PL

Two Mahogany Armchairs from the Early 20th Century in Light Upholstery We present you two wooden armchairs with upholstered seats and backrests, and removable cushions. The front cl...

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Early 20th Century European Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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).

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