English Wing Chair
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 18th Century British Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Chenille, Walnut, Down
Antique 19th Century English Country Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary William IV Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
Antique Early 18th Century Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Country Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Antique 1790s British Wingback Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American British Colonial Loveseats
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Country Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Pine
Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Country Rocking Chairs
Velvet, Pine
Mid-20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
Early 20th Century English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Brass
Antique 1780s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Suede, Cotton, Upholstery, Mahogany
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Walnut
Antique 1840s English William IV Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century British William and Mary Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1740s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century British George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary George III Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Queen Anne Armchairs
Cotton, Wood, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Armchairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century English George III Armchairs
Metal, Brass
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Muslin
Vintage 1940s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Canvas, Cotton, Wood
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique 1880s English Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Linen
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Antique 19th Century English Wingback Chairs
Wood, Leather
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1920s English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Silk, Wood
Early 20th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 18th Century English George III Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
Linen, Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Armchairs
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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.
- What is a wing chair used for?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
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