American Wing Chair
Antique Late 19th Century Federal Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Wingback Chairs
Wicker
20th Century American Victorian Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Wicker
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Antique 1890s American Mission Wingback Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
20th Century American Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
Antique 1840s American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Muslin, Mahogany, Poplar, Cypress
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Wingback Chairs
Brass
Height 49 in.
Antique 18th Century and Earlier Wingback Chairs
2010s American Victorian Club Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Modern Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Chenille
Vintage 1970s North American Wingback Chairs
Velvet
2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century American Classical Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Lounge Chairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Vintage 1950s American Regency Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Foam, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Mahogany
2010s Argentine Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s Modern Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Mid-20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Silk, Upholstery, Wood
Early 2000s American Modern Wingback Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Wood, Fabric, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary North American Hollywood Regency Dining Ro...
Glass
Vintage 1970s American American Classical Armchairs
Textile, Silk, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Georgian Wingback Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Foam
Vintage 1970s North American Queen Anne Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Edwardian Wingback Chairs
Oak
Early 20th Century American Other Patio and Garden Furniture
Upholstery, Wicker, Reed, Wood
Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Armchairs
Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood, Reed, Wicker
Antique Early 1900s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Reed
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s Books
Leather, Paper
2010s North American Organic Modern Armchairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Dining Room Sets
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Walnut
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Oak
Antique 1830s American American Classical Armchairs
Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Stools
Metal, Steel
Antique Late 19th Century American Country Patio and Garden Furniture
Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
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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.
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