Winged Arm Chair
Antique Early 1800s English George III Chairs
Leather
Antique 1790s English George III Chairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Georgian Club Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Federal Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century English George I Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Wood, Oak
Antique 19th Century Russian Neoclassical Armchairs
Silk
Antique Late 19th Century French Wingback Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Late 20th Century American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
2010s American Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Antique 1790s British Wingback Chairs
Oak
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Antique Early 18th Century English George I Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Country Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Wood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century English Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1930s Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Wood, Fabric
1990s American George III Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Wingback Chairs
Linen, Wood, Birch
1990s American Modern Chairs
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Brass
20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal, Brass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1950s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Steel
Antique Early 19th Century Biedermeier Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Stainless Steel
Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
1990s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
2010s British Wingback Chairs
Leather, Hardwood, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Ash
20th Century Austrian Wingback Chairs
Fruitwood
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1990s Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Antique 18th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century European Club Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Mohair, Wood, Walnut
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Naugahyde, Walnut
2010s American Wingback Chairs
Textile, Wood
1990s American Wingback Chairs
Upholstery
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Winged Arm Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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