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Vintage Bamboo Wingback Recliner Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A 1960's Vintage Bamboo & Rattan Wingback Recliner Chair
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan

Vintage Bamboo Wingback Recliner Chair
Vintage Bamboo Wingback Recliner Chair

Vintage Bamboo Wingback Recliner Chair

H 45 in W 28 in D 37 in
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Room and Board
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stately Post Modern Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback reclining chairs made by American Leather
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1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chairs in Soft Ivory White Bouclé

H 40 in W 32 in D 35 in
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chair Newly Reupholstered
By Room and Board, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Modern Reclining Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan Wingback for American Leather. Reupholstered in a
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1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chair Newly Reupholstered
Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chair Newly Reupholstered

Vladimir Kagan Juno Wingback Recliner Chair Newly Reupholstered

H 40 in W 32 in D 35 in
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back with
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair

H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair

French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair

H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Winter Park, FL
A 19th century French Louis Philippe style upholstered reclining wing chair. A brass ring pull
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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair
19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair

19th Century French Reclining Wing Chair

H 48 in W 26.5 in D 25.5 in
1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - The wooden part has been refurbished - 2 pieces available - height of seat 42 cm.
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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia
1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia

1960s Oak Reclining Wing Chair, Czechoslovakia

H 41.34 in W 26.78 in D 30.32 in
Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
With dyed leather seat.
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair

Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair

H 44 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the backrest fitted with gilt iron ratchets for multiple levels of recline, the generous seat resting
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Antique 1710s Italian Louis XIV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715

H 50 in W 31.5 in D 31 in
1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs
By Rene Gabriel
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Wonderful pair of French Oak chairs with wingback floating seats - newly upholstered in "Chanel
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Oak

1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs
1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs

1940s French Oak Reclining Wingback Chairs

H 30 in W 25.25 in D 35 in
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy Reclining lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy
Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy

H 37.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage Scandinavian Modern reclining wingback lounge chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler
Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler

Scandinavian Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair H W Klein for Bramin Mobler

H 40 in W 30.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Italian Nello Pini Reclining Black Leather Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unique, sculptural wingback chairs with reclining options. Black leather in great condition
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Nello Pini Reclining Black Leather Armchairs
Pair of Italian Nello Pini Reclining Black Leather Armchairs

Pair of Italian Nello Pini Reclining Black Leather Armchairs

H 39.5 in W 26 in D 29.75 in

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Traditional Sculptural Wingback Leather, Mahogany and Brass Recliner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wingback leather recliner in original Burgundy leather with brass nailheads along the front of the
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Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Traditional Sculptural Wingback Leather, Mahogany and Brass Recliner
Traditional Sculptural Wingback Leather, Mahogany and Brass Recliner

Traditional Sculptural Wingback Leather, Mahogany and Brass Recliner

H 42 in W 31 in D 38 in
Very Special Biedermeier Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Long Island City, NY
A wing chair characteristic for this furniture type in South Germany, but very special with an
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Antique 1830s German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

Materials

Iron

Very Special Biedermeier Reclining Wing Chair
Very Special Biedermeier Reclining Wing Chair

Very Special Biedermeier Reclining Wing Chair

H 43 in W 26 in D 28 in
Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Recliner
Located in Livingston, NJ
Beautiful vintage leather recliner in a deep rich burgundy. Carved lion claw front legs and
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Late 20th Century Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Recliner
Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Recliner

Late 20th Century Vintage Leather Recliner

H 43 in W 33 in D 36 in
19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair
Located in Wels, AT
Rare Austrian Biedermeier high back wing chair, metamorphic Reclining Armchair. The foot Extension
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Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair
19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair

19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair

H 47.64 in W 24.02 in D 29.53 in
Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
x 15.5" seat height. The ottoman measures 16.5" H x 21" W x 18.5" D. This chair has 5 reclining
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein
Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein

Rare Danish Modern Reclining Wingback Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein

H 40 in W 30 in D 26 in
Pair of Modern Pink & Taupe Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs Paolo Buffa Style
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Houston, TX
Incredible pair of Paolo Buffa style wingback reclining or adjustable chairs freshly upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

Pair of Modern Pink & Taupe Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs Paolo Buffa Style
Pair of Modern Pink & Taupe Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs Paolo Buffa Style

Pair of Modern Pink & Taupe Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs Paolo Buffa Style

H 35.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
H.W Klein reclining chair by Bramin møbler in Denmark
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wingback reclining chair designed by H.W Klein (Henry Walter Klein). Produced by Bramin møbler
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

H.W Klein reclining chair by Bramin møbler in Denmark
H.W Klein reclining chair by Bramin møbler in Denmark

H.W Klein reclining chair by Bramin møbler in Denmark

Reclining Wingback Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
This unusual high back winged armchair has notched metal sidebars that allow it to recline to
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Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Reclining Wingback Chair
Reclining Wingback Chair

Reclining Wingback Chair

H 48 in W 25 in D 27 in
Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Wingback Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Generously proportioned, Finn Juhl style reclining sculptural lounge chair. Made in Denmark. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Wingback Chair
Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Wingback Chair

Danish Modern Reclining Lounge Wingback Chair

H 38.59 in W 27.56 in D 26.38 in
Monumental Leather Wingback Recliner
Located in Culver City, CA
Unusual chair with original iron support hardware for seat back adjustment
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Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Iron

Monumental Leather Wingback Recliner
Monumental Leather Wingback Recliner

Monumental Leather Wingback Recliner

H 39 in W 28 in D 31 in
Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair
By Bradington Young
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Late 20th Century American Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair
Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair

Bradington Young Green Leather Chesterfield Reclining Wingback Chairs - a Pair

H 41 in W 33.5 in D 35 in
" Maxwell " Reclining Leather Chairs Wingback by Bradington Young Set of 2
By Bradington Young
Located in Lake Worth, FL
"Maxwell" Leather Chairs Ball & Claw Wingback by Bradington Young They fully recline so are great for
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

" Maxwell " Reclining Leather Chairs Wingback by Bradington Young Set of 2
" Maxwell " Reclining Leather Chairs Wingback by Bradington Young Set of 2

" Maxwell " Reclining Leather Chairs Wingback by Bradington Young Set of 2

H 43 in W 33 in D 37 in
Pair, Vintage Leather Recliner Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
vintage recliners. The wingback Chesterfield style is distinctive with the tufted backs and handsome
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair, Vintage Leather Recliner Chairs
Pair, Vintage Leather Recliner Chairs

Pair, Vintage Leather Recliner Chairs

H 35.75 in W 32 in L 35.75 in
Reclining Leather Chairs by Bradington Young
By Bradington Young
Located in Lake Worth, FL
reclining leather chairs "Maxwell" ball & claw wingback by BRADINGTON YOUNG They fully recline so are great
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Reclining Leather Chairs by Bradington Young
Reclining Leather Chairs by Bradington Young

Reclining Leather Chairs by Bradington Young

H 43 in W 33 in D 37 in
18thC French Regence Reclining Wing Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Unusual and rare reclining wing chair.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

18thC French Regence Reclining Wing Chair
18thC French Regence Reclining Wing Chair

18thC French Regence Reclining Wing Chair

H 42 in W 27 in D 23 in
Italian Mid-Century Reclining Wing Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian mid-century reclining wing back chair. Wood frame and yellow cotton fabric Condition
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Reclining Wing Back Chair
Italian Mid-Century Reclining Wing Back Chair

Italian Mid-Century Reclining Wing Back Chair

H 35.5 in W 27 in D 34 in
Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century
Located in New York, NY
18th century French adjustable ratchet recline wing chair. Recently reupholstered in vintage
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Antique 18th Century French Wingback Chairs

Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century
Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century

Adjustable Reclining Upholstered Wing Chair, France, 18th Century

H 49 in W 32 in D 34 in
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet France circa 1880 Newly upholstered in velvet crewel by
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Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880

Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880

H 48.75 in W 28 in D 46 in
Italian Rococo Walnut and Leather Upholstered Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
The arched back with small "wings" and adjustable with iron supports, the flattened arms shaped outward, having a loose leather cushion and raised on cabriole legs.
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Antique Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Wingback Chairs

Italian Rococo Walnut and Leather Upholstered Reclining Wing Chair
Italian Rococo Walnut and Leather Upholstered Reclining Wing Chair

Italian Rococo Walnut and Leather Upholstered Reclining Wing Chair

H 47.5 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chairs by "Camea"
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Italian mid-century lounge chairs, the wingback with three ajustable positions, the
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Vintage 1950s Italian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chairs by "Camea"
Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chairs by "Camea"

Pair of Italian Mid-Century Reclining Lounge Chairs by "Camea"

H 35.5 in W 26.75 in D 26.5 in
Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid-19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair, circa 1860. We are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair
Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair

Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair

H 52 in W 28.5 in D 38.5 in
French Art Deco Recliner Wing Chair by Baker Furniture, Walnut with Brass Detail
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pound Ridge, NY
heads; the chair back reclines easily.
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

French Art Deco Recliner Wing Chair by Baker Furniture, Walnut with Brass Detail
French Art Deco Recliner Wing Chair by Baker Furniture, Walnut with Brass Detail

French Art Deco Recliner Wing Chair by Baker Furniture, Walnut with Brass Detail

H 44 in W 28 in D 27 in
A Veneto/Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut Reclining Poltrona
Located in Atlanta, GA
having a winged back joining the frame of the chair with iron hinges, the black able to recline in
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Velvet

A Veneto/Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut Reclining Poltrona
A Veneto/Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut Reclining Poltrona

A Veneto/Venitian Rococo Carved Walnut Reclining Poltrona

H 49.5 in W 29 in D 30.5 in
French Louis XIII Turned Walnut Leather Upholstered Reclining Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
and attached to the backrest by iron guides allowing for varying stages of recline, the flat seat
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Antique Mid-17th Century French Louis XIII Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

French Louis XIII Turned Walnut Leather Upholstered Reclining Armchair
French Louis XIII Turned Walnut Leather Upholstered Reclining Armchair

French Louis XIII Turned Walnut Leather Upholstered Reclining Armchair

H 51 in W 28 in D 35 in
Mid-Century Reclining Wingback Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This Mid-Century reclining chair is upholstered in a thin black velvet with a high back with wings
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Reclining Wingback Chair
Mid-Century Reclining Wingback Chair

Mid-Century Reclining Wingback Chair

H 40 in W 33 in D 32 in
Vintage Lane Action Blue Leather Wingback Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair
By Lane Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage lane action blue leather wingback recliner reclining lounge chair. Item features a
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Late 20th Century American Classical Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Lane Action Blue Leather Wingback Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair
Vintage Lane Action Blue Leather Wingback Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair

Vintage Lane Action Blue Leather Wingback Recliner Reclining Lounge Chair

H 43 in W 34 in D 39 in
Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair by Kofod-Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Weesp, NL
Reclinable Mid-Century wingback lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn in 1954
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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair by Kofod-Larsen
Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair by Kofod-Larsen

Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair by Kofod-Larsen

H 40.16 in W 29.53 in D 33.47 in
Leathercraft Chesterfield Chestnut Leather Tufted Wingback Recliner Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Leathercraft, Inc Traditional Chesterfield Wingback Recliner. Features a tufted back of
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Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Leathercraft Chesterfield Chestnut Leather Tufted Wingback Recliner Arm Chair
Leathercraft Chesterfield Chestnut Leather Tufted Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

Leathercraft Chesterfield Chestnut Leather Tufted Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

H 45 in W 41 in D 41 in
Bradington Young Maxwell Brown Leather Chippendale Wingback Recliner Arm Chair
By Bradington Young
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Bradington Young Maxwell Wingback Club Chair. Drawing inspiration from iconic chippendale
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Bradington Young Maxwell Brown Leather Chippendale Wingback Recliner Arm Chair
Bradington Young Maxwell Brown Leather Chippendale Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

Bradington Young Maxwell Brown Leather Chippendale Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

H 44 in W 37 in D 37 in
Ethan Allen Brown Tufted Leather Rolled Arm Wingback Recliner Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Ethan Allen brown leather Cromwell recliner featuring tufted back, rolled arms, wingback
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Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Ethan Allen Brown Tufted Leather Rolled Arm Wingback Recliner Arm Chair
Ethan Allen Brown Tufted Leather Rolled Arm Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

Ethan Allen Brown Tufted Leather Rolled Arm Wingback Recliner Arm Chair

H 41 in W 41 in D 39 in
Italian Wingback Recliner Chair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Melbourne, VIC
Vintage Italian wingback recliner with gorgeous new Italian wool upholstery. Frame and legs are
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Italian Wingback Recliner Chair
Italian Wingback Recliner Chair

Italian Wingback Recliner Chair

H 433.08 in W 314.97 in D 295.28 in
Stylized Pair of Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish reclining wingback lounge chairs with dark wood bullet feet. Newly reupholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Stylized Pair of Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs 1960s
Stylized Pair of Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs 1960s

Stylized Pair of Italian Wingback Reclining Chairs 1960s

H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in
Antique Biedermeier Reclining Wingback Chair
Located in New York, NY
Antique, Biedermeier reclining wingback chair with a walnut frame. Has a down cushioned seat and
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Antique 1850s German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Biedermeier Reclining Wingback Chair
Antique Biedermeier Reclining Wingback Chair

Antique Biedermeier Reclining Wingback Chair

H 48.75 in W 29 in D 28 in
Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather
By Bradington Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of nobility to your space with this reclining Napoleon III style leather wingback
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20th Century American Napoleon III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather
Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather

Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather

H 41 in W 33 in D 40 in
H.W. Klein Reclining Lounge Chair in Black Leather Upholstery
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, in teak and leather, by H.W. Klein for Bramin, Denmark, 1950s. Sculptural
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather

H.W. Klein Reclining Lounge Chair in Black Leather Upholstery
H.W. Klein Reclining Lounge Chair in Black Leather Upholstery

H.W. Klein Reclining Lounge Chair in Black Leather Upholstery

H 39.38 in W 30.12 in D 32.88 in
H.W. Klein for Bramin Teak Recliner
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Danish midcentury teak reclining wingback rocker lounge chair, model 207, designed by Henry
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

H.W. Klein for Bramin Teak Recliner
H.W. Klein for Bramin Teak Recliner

H.W. Klein for Bramin Teak Recliner

H 39.75 in W 30 in D 30.5 in
H. W Klein Danish Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish reclining lounge chair designed by H.W Klein for Bramin Moblefabrik, circa 1960 Denmark. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

H. W Klein Danish Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair
H. W Klein Danish Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair

H. W Klein Danish Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair

H 39.5 in W 30.25 in D 31.5 in
Norwegian Teak Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel
By Peter Wessel, K. Rassmusen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Stunning wingback lounge chair designed by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel. The teak has aged to a
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Norwegian Teak Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel
Norwegian Teak Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel

Norwegian Teak Wingback Recliner Lounge Chair by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel

H 39.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
Reclining Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, 1940s
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, wood, blue and white fabric, Europe, 1940s This strong, playful wingback chair is
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Vintage 1940s European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Reclining Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, 1940s
Reclining Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, 1940s

Reclining Wingback Chair in Original Upholstery, 1940s

H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 35.63 in
Reclining Baroque Wingback Chair, Germany 18th Century, Walnut
Located in Belmont, MA
Reclining Baroque wingback chair, Southern Germany 1750-1760, walnut. This rare and interesting
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Antique 1750s German Baroque Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Reclining Baroque Wingback Chair, Germany 18th Century, Walnut
Reclining Baroque Wingback Chair, Germany 18th Century, Walnut

Reclining Baroque Wingback Chair, Germany 18th Century, Walnut

H 47.25 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Chesterfield Wingback Recliner Chair Leather Green One Seat Vintage
Located in Cologne, DE
Green colored original Chesterfield leather wingback recliner chair in a vintage design, made for
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20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Wingback Recliner Chair Leather Green One Seat Vintage
Chesterfield Wingback Recliner Chair Leather Green One Seat Vintage

Chesterfield Wingback Recliner Chair Leather Green One Seat Vintage

H 40.16 in W 30.71 in D 57.09 in
Wingback Chippendale Leather Recliner
Located in Hollywood, CA
A wingback Chippendale leather recliner in a sage green leather with brass nail heads adorning the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Wingback Chippendale Leather Recliner
Wingback Chippendale Leather Recliner

Wingback Chippendale Leather Recliner

H 42 in W 35 in D 33 in
French Reclining Chair
Located in High Point, NC
French Reclining Chair and Nail Head Trim Around Chair.
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Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Reclining Chair
French Reclining Chair

French Reclining Chair

H 45 in W 25 in D 24 in
French Nineteenth Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
French wing chairs which recline by means of a pair of iron ratchet mechanisms. Walnut frame with
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Antique 19th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

French Nineteenth Century Reclining Wing Chair
French Nineteenth Century Reclining Wing Chair

French Nineteenth Century Reclining Wing Chair

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Located in Long Island City, NY
This German Biedermeier library reclining wing chair is based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel's famous
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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

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Biedermeier Reclining Chair Based on a Schinkel Design
Biedermeier Reclining Chair Based on a Schinkel Design

Biedermeier Reclining Chair Based on a Schinkel Design

H 18 in W 38.5 in D 26 in
Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair, c.1750
Located in New York, NY
Rare provincial Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair with adjustable steel ratchet supports
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Materials

Steel

Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair, c.1750
Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair, c.1750

Louis XV carved walnut reclining wing chair, c.1750

Chesterfield leather tufted recliner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning leather Chesterfield recliner is in beautiful condition with a shiny patina -- both
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Vintage 1940s English Wingback Chairs

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Chesterfield leather tufted recliner
Chesterfield leather tufted recliner

Chesterfield leather tufted recliner

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Pair of Maison Jansen Club reclinable armchairs. Francia 1950
By Maison Jansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Maison Jansen Club reclinable armchairs. France 1950. Perfect condition.
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Vintage 1950s French Wingback Chairs

Pair of Maison Jansen Club reclinable armchairs. Francia 1950
Pair of Maison Jansen Club reclinable armchairs. Francia 1950

Pair of Maison Jansen Club reclinable armchairs. Francia 1950

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Rare Vintage Recliner by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn
By Carlo Gahrn, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a Danish modern high back lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Rare Vintage Recliner by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn
Rare Vintage Recliner by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn

Rare Vintage Recliner by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Carlo Gahrn

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Reclining Wingback Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish modern style reclining chair with pale green upholstery.
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Reclining Wingback Chair
Reclining Wingback Chair

Reclining Wingback Chair

H 41 in D 54 in
Vintage Walnut Wingback Recliner
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Long Beach, CA
Unique Mid-Century wing back recliner. Very angular look to both the frame and the backrest. Three
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Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs

Vintage Walnut Wingback Recliner
Vintage Walnut Wingback Recliner

Vintage Walnut Wingback Recliner

H 39 in W 30 in D 29 in
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Located in Atlanta, GA
C.1960 teak framed wingback style reclining lounge chair with ottoman from Denmark. The five
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

C.1960 Teak Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman From Denmark
C.1960 Teak Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman From Denmark

C.1960 Teak Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman From Denmark

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Wingback Recliner Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal wingback recliner chair for your home. Each wingback recliner chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are many kinds of the wingback recliner chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each wingback recliner chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one wingback recliner chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Bramin Møbler, Henry Walter Klein and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Wingback Recliner Chair?

Prices for a wingback recliner chair start at $1,115 and top out at $8,700 with the average selling for $4,500.

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.

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Questions About Wingback Recliner Chair
  • What is a recliner chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • Is a wingback chair comfortable?
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    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.
  • Where should a wingback chair be placed?
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    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.
  • What are wingback chairs called?
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    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.
  • What era is a wingback chair from?
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    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.
  • What is the purpose of a wingback chair?
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    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.
  • What was the first reclining chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is the best leather recliner chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.

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