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Wingback Throne Chair

Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
similar yet different throne chair. H: 60 1/4, W: 37 3/4, D: 34 in. Provenance: Property from the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs

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Vladimir Kagan Baroness Throne Chair One of a Kind High Back Wing Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
similar yet different throne chair. H: 68 3/4, W: 41 1/2, D: 42 in. Provenance: Property from the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs

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Muslin, Wood

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Located in Toronto, ON
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Located in Antwerp, BE
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By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Queens, NY
Attributed to American furniture manufacturer Heywood-Wakefield, this nineteenth century throne
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By Dorothy Draper
Located in Redding, CT
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Located in Portland, OR
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Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage white wicker throne peacock chair that is a true statement piece - gracefully curved
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By Lee Jofa
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Huge Lee Jofa Victoria & William Wingback Damask Library Throne chair Featuring French Nail Head
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Pair of Louis XIV Style Italian Gilt Wood Wing Back Lounge Chairs, 1930
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of Large Italian Modern Neo-Baroque Gilt Wood Throne / Lounge chairs / Wingback
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Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Wicker throne Chair.
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Located in New Preston, CT
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

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Throne-like Wing Chair
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Centennial Throne
Located in New York, NY
From the Centennial period, this chair is a fanciful recreation, loosely based on the
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Centennial Throne
Centennial Throne
H 58 in W 38.5 in D 32.5 in
Todd Merrill Custom Originals X Olek, "#You" Swivel Throne, USA, 2015
By Olek 1, Todd Merrill
Located in New York, NY
, colorful hand-crocheted installations. This is one of four unique swivel thrones, a Todd Merrill custom
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21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs

Todd Merrill Custom Originals X Olek, "Ribcage" Swivel Throne, USA, 2015
By Olek 1, Todd Merrill
Located in New York, NY
, colorful hand-crocheted installations. This is one of four unique swivel thrones, a Todd Merrill custom
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21st Century and Contemporary Wingback Chairs

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Wingback Throne Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the wingback throne chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each wingback throne chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and cotton. Your living room may not be complete without a wingback throne chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A wingback throne chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, Victorian and Art Nouveau styles are sought with frequency. Vladimir Kagan, Hans J. Wegner and Cassina each produced at least one beautiful wingback throne chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Wingback Throne Chair?

A wingback throne chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,075, while the lowest priced sells for $1,895 and the highest can go for as much as $28,500.

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.

Questions About Wingback Throne Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The difference between a throne and a chair is their purpose. A chair is a piece of furniture designed to seat anyone, while a throne usually is a highly decorative chair reserved for a monarch like an emperor, king or queen. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Throne chairs are sometimes called by the Latin word for chair, cathedra. Most often, you will simply see them referred to as thrones. Furniture makers have produced thrones for rulers and religious figures in various forms since ancient times. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of throne chairs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.