Ralph Lauren Wingback
Ralph Lauren Leather Writers Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Ralph Lauren White (very rare color) Leather Wingback Club
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1990s Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ralph Lauren Custom Upholstered High Wing Back Hepplewhite Lounge Chair
By Henredon, Ralph Lauren
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Handsome Ralph Lauren Hepplewhite high back wing chair upholstered in a classic blue and yellow
Category
Late 20th Century Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chippendale Mahogany Wingback Chair W Ralph Lauren
By Rose Tarlow
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rose Tarlow Melrose House Chippendale Mahogany Wingback Chair W Ralph Lauren Chintz.
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Early 2000s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Ralph Lauren Attributed Leather Writers Wingback Chairs with Ottoman
Located in Rio Vista, CA
manner of Ralph Lauren. The large wing chairs are crafted from thick, glove-soft tufted leather hides
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
1990s Ralph Lauren Silk Damask King Wingback Sleigh Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, Ralph Lauren Damask bed frame you could hope
Category
1990s American French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Recent Sales
Fully Reupholstered Birch and Alpe Wingback Armchair Inspired by Ralph Lauren
By Birch and Alpe
Located in Warwickshire, GB
wingback something special.
Birch and Alpe, furniture makers of High Wycombe, manufactured high quality
Category
Mid-20th Century Great Britain (UK) Other Wingback Chairs
H 40.56 in W 32.29 in D 31.89 in
Modern Wingback Armchair in Designers Guild Ralph Lauren Bambara Cotton Linen
Located in Old Romney, Kent
This modern manufacture but restored wingback armchair works brilliantly with the Ralph Lauren
Category
1990s Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Cotton
H 41.74 in W 29.93 in D 35.04 in
Vintage Ralph Lauren Cognac Leather Wingback Armchair, 1970s, Mahogany, Saddle
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glorious and aged to perfection, early (possibly 1st generation, late 1970s) Ralph Lauren Wingback
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 48 in W 40.5 in L 48 in
Vintage Ralph Lauren Buff Leather Wingback Armchair, 1970s, Mahogany, Natural
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glorious and aged to perfection, the early Ralph Lauren wingback chair is the epitome of grounded
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 48 in W 40.5 in D 30 in
Vintage Ralph Lauren Buff Leather Wingback Armchair, 1970s, Mahogany, Natural
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Glorious and aged to perfection, the early Ralph Lauren wingback chair is the epitome of grounded
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 48 in W 40.5 in L 48 in
Ralph Lauren Signed Large Leather Nailhead Wingback Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning vintage Ralph Lauren large leather and nailhead wingback chair with a most unusual, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Wingback Chairs
Ralph Lauren Henredon Matching Wingback Reading Chairs
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning pair of matching monumental Ralph Lauren for Henredon wingback nailhead chairs. These are
Category
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ralph Lauren English Georgian Style Devonshire Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately English Georgian style Devonshire wingback armchair designed by Ralph Lauren for Henredon
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 41 in W 33 in L 41 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 41 in W 34 in L 41 in
Vintage Ralph Lauren Wicker Wingback Chairs Restored in Zebra Hide, Pair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
If we had a farm in Africa, at the foot of the Ngong Hills, these beautiful wingbacks would be
Category
Late 20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Ralph Lauren High Back Wing Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Features an exaggerated wing back, diminutive arms and block legs. Upholstered in a neutral oatmeal color fabric with exposed nail trim. Very good condition.
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Pair of Classic Ralph Lauren Tub Chairs in Belgian Linen
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two fabulous tub or wing style armchairs having button back upholstery in Belgian linen with black pinstripes and finished with matte brass nailheads. Mahogany legs. 19" seat height.
Category
Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen
Pair of Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Whisky Brown Leather Porters Armchairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice pair of fully restored RRP £23,000 Ralph Lauren
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 44.3 in W 33.08 in L 44.3 in
Pair of Ralph Lauren Wing Chairs in Antique French Linen Grain Sack
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Stylish Ralph Lauren Wing chairs with solid wood legs, reupholstered in an antique French grainsack
Category
Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Raw Linen
Crocodile Alligator Leather Wingback Armchair Claw & Ball Legs / Feet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wingback armchair with claw & ball cabriolet legs
A beautiful armchair, custom made for a no expense
Category
20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 46.66 in W 34.85 in D 32.49 in
Danish Wingback Armchair with Ottoman in the Style of Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Ralph Lauren
Located in Bridgeport, CT
newly re-upholstered in a Ralph Lauren style Western inspired fabric. Perfect for the ski cabin. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 38.25 in W 28.75 in D 34.5 in
Vintage Ralph Lauren “Writer’s” Leather Wingback Armchair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Brown leather "WRITER'S" wingback armchair by Ralph Lauren,
circa late 20th century; original
Category
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Ralph Lauren Mahogany Scalloped Wingback Sleigh Queen Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Topeka, KS
Spectacular vintage Ralph Lauren mahogany scalloped wingback sleigh queen bed with head & footboard
Category
Late 20th Century Colombian French Provincial Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Ralph Lauren Tufted Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Ralph Lauren Oversized Tufted Chesterfield Wingback Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly
Category
Early 2000s Chesterfield Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Brown Leather “Writer’s” Wingback Arm Chair by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Shippensburg, PA
BROWN LEATHER "WRITER'S" WINGBACK ARM CHAIR BY RALPH LAUREN
Circa late 20th century; original
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Wingback Writer's Chair & Ottoman Attributed to Ralph Lauren in Original Leather
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Deland, FL
This extraordinary wing-backed chair attriubted to Ralph Lauren is the paragon of writer's chair
Category
1990s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 38 in W 40 in D 45 in
Top Pick Ralph Lauren Amaranth Hoxton Wingback Sleigh King Size Bed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning handmade in America, RRP £16,500, Ralph Lauren
Category
20th Century American American Classical Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Baker Furniture British Colonial Bamboo Rattan Wingback Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Ralph Lauren
Located in South Bend, IN
Ralph Lauren
By Baker Furniture, "Milling Road" Collection
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Elegant woven
Category
Late 20th Century American British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
H 41.75 in W 37 in D 34 in
Ralph Lauren Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ralph Lauren labelled 'Writers' wingback club chair has such incredible lightly distressed and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 46 in W 33 in D 33 in
Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent Georgian antique wingback chair that has been newly reupholstered in the Ralph Lauren
Category
Early 20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
H 46 in W 33 in D 33 in
Ralph Lauren Spencer Leather Wing Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Danville, CA
Wonderful Ralph Lauren Spencer wing chair upholstered in natural saddle leather. The frame is in
Category
Early 2000s American Louis XIV Wingback Chairs
Ralph Lauren Leather and Mahogany "Writer’s" Winged Club Chair & Ottoman, Signed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ralph Lauren labelled writer's chair and ottoman has such incredible leather, very thick and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
H 37 in W 41 in D 41 in
Ralph Lauren Leather and Mahogany "Writer’s" Winged Club Chair & Ottoman, Signed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Ralph Lauren labelled writer's club chair and ottoman has such incredible leather, very thick
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
H 37 in W 41 in D 41 in
Set of Ralph Lauren Burgundy Leather Writer's Club Chairs and Ottomans, Signed
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These Ralph Lauren labelled 'Writers' wingback club chairs and ottomans have such incredible
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
H 37 in W 40 in D 43 in
Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible lightly to
Category
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ralph Lauren Tufted Cigar Leather Wingback Writer's Chair
By Henredon
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Beautifully weathered cigar leather wingback writers chair attributed to Henredon for Ralph Lauren
Category
20th Century American Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Wingback Chair Newly Upholstered with Ralph Lauren Tartan Wool
Located in West Hartford, CT
in a luxurious Ralph Lauren tartan wool plaid fabric. The tartan plaid fabric melds perfectly with
Category
Early 20th Century Federal Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wool, Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Devonshire Cigar Leather Wingback Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Traditional Georgian style leather wing chair by Ralph Lauren home Devonshire. Features a hardwood
Category
20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather, Down
Pair of Ralph Lauren Leather Wingback Writer's Lounge Club Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous bespoke pair of tufted leather wingback club, lounge, or armchairs by Ralph Lauren. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ralph Lauren Compact “Wingback” Armchair in “English Riding” Green Velvet
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is an incredibly rare Ralph Lauren compact “wingback” armchair, dressed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
H 41.74 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Ralph Lauren Writer's Chestnut Brown Leather Wingback Armchair and Ottoman Set
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic Ralph Lauren winged club chair with bold nailhead trim has a Classic tufted back and
Category
Late 20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 37 in W 41 in D 41 in
Henredon Heavy Leather Patinated Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible
Category
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Henredon Heavy Thick Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such incredible
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such
Category
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Henredon Heavy Leather Wingback Writer's Club Chair and Ottoman, Signed
By Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This gorgeous 'Writers' wingback club chair and ottoman by Henredon for Ralph Lauren has such
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Ralph Lauren Pair of Intentionally Distressed Leather Wingback Chairs & Ottoman
By Ralph Lauren, Henredon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Ralph Lauren for Henredon leather wingback chairs and matching ottomans. These wing chairs
Category
20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 49.5 in W 33.5 in D 31.5 in
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
Category
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 37 in W 41 in D 41 in
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
Category
1990s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 36.5 in W 40 in D 43 in
Pair of Vintage Ralph Lauren Wingback Chairs
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary pair of Ralph Lauren Regency-style chairs excellent crafted out of wood are eye
Category
Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Ralph Lauren; Devonshire Wing Back Chair
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Leather Ralph Lauren Wing back Chair. The Devonshire wing Chair. Tan Leather.Mahogany base.Nice
Category
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Down
Ralph Lauren Leather Wingback Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Chicago, IL
George I style wingback leather chair by Ralph Lauren with cabriolet walnut legs and nailheads
Category
Vintage 1980s George I Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Ralph Lauren Wingback For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic ralph lauren wingback available at 1stDibs. A ralph lauren wingback — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect ralph lauren wingback — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A ralph lauren wingback, designed in the Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made ralph lauren wingback over the years, but those crafted by Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Ralph Lauren Wingback?
The average selling price for a ralph lauren wingback at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $16,988 for the highest priced.
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.
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