Wingback Chairs

This fine quality Chippendale mahogany wingchair in rich burgundy leather is a superb example of timeless English design blended with comfort and craftsmanship. Upholstered in supple...

Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...

Extra wide pair of beautifully designed wing chairs in a cabbage rose patterned silk/linen upholstery. Carved square front legs finished in antiqued off-white lacquer. Tapered and an...

Superb pair of English mahogany porters chairs, serpentine shaped hoods, feather filled cushions, slight fading to arms but otherwise in great overall condition. 51" high 27" wide 2...

Rara Poltrona Franco Albini

This stylish Chesterfield wingback armchair in English style is made of cow leather and offers a comfortable and proper seat. It features a beautiful and classic finish with decorati...

A comfortable traditional wingback armchair. A high shaped back, deep seat, sinuously curved wings, out-swept arms and H-stretcher base on straight legs.

An exquisite pair of French Louis XV style giltwood bergères armchairs or wingback chairs, circa 1880, having carved floral motifs, cabriole legs and vintage upholstery in very good...

It's just beautiful and easy to reupholster in a fabric of your choice. (just fabric - as upholstery is PERFECT) Set of sofa and two wingback armchairs. Designed by Prof. Karl Nothelfer in 1957. Maker: Schörle & Gölz in Stuttgart-Bad Cannstatt. Solid cherry wood. New upholstery and fabrics in 1998, according to the last owner. Since then, it has only been used for two years, so the upholstery is in perfect condition! The seat rests can be removed and fixed by clips on the belts. High class. Measurements: Easy chair: 70 cm wide. Sofa: 178 cm wide. Both have a seating height of 40 cm and a seating depth of 57 cm. Condition: all firm and in very good condition with no damage. The furniture has been fully and accurately cleaned. Three steps: A: air pistol, B: industrial hoover, C: the latest Kärcher "wash & hoover" technology. The woods have been polished several times. Note: please ask for a shipping quote by sending us your postcode/destination. Prof. Karl Nothelfer * 14 June 1900 – 20 May 1980 Since the beginning of the 15th century, the Nothelfer family of carpenters has lived continuously in the former town of Überlingen. Every carpenter at that time mastered all aspects of woodworking, and the Nothelfers were no exception. They could even carve altars and figures and adorn them with gold, silver and paint. (Churches in Owingen and Hödingen). Some family members lived and worked in Hedingen or Hödingen, as the jubilarian Karl Nothelfer did in 1975. However, his father, Karl Anton Nothelfer, was the eldest of seven siblings and was therefore able to take over his father's carpentry business in Überlingen. However, Karl Anton Nothelfer was unable to take over his father's carpentry business in Überlingen. Instead, he moved to the industrial town of Singen with his young wife, Rosalie Hanner, and founded his own carpentry workshop. Hohenzollern in 1896, and he moved to the former Poststraße, where he founded his own carpentry workshop. He had a high sense of quality and form, and was a member of the German Werkbund before 1914. Karl Nothelfer and his three siblings grew up in such an environment. After attending primary and secondary school in Singen, Karl learnt the carpenter's trade in his father's workshop, before moving on to the Badische Landes-Kunstschule in Karlsruhe. , where he studied architecture. The well-known furniture professor also worked there at that time: Fritz Spannagel (born Freiburg, 1891; settled Ittendorf Castle near Meersburg in 1938; died 1957). burg (died 1957). In 1928, the gifted young architect received a teaching assignment at the Karlsruhe School of Art, but he followed his teacher Spannagel to Berlin in the same year. Berlin. He worked there as a teacher from 1928 to 1945, becoming a professor in 1931. Berlin Tischler-Schule, later known as the Bauschule für Raumgestaltung. The furniture he created in Berlin gained international recognition through numerous exhibitions and lectures. He became nationally known and influential. His furniture designs ushered in a new era of German and European furniture design. European furniture design. At the World Exhibition in Paris in 1937, Prof. Nothelfer was awarded the Golden Medal for his work in the furniture sector. For his work in the furniture sector. The first summary and evaluation of his furniture designs is presented in his seminal work, Das Sitzmöbel, published in 1942, was the first compendium of its kind in the world. world. In 1950, he published his second book, Furniture. Both books and a series of brochures were published by Verlag Otto Maier in Ravensburg. Karl Nothelfer continued to work intensively on seating furniture design in the years after 1945. In 1950, he made the important invention of the two-legged skid-base chair, which has since become widely accepted. Even the most distinguished American furniture companies, such as Miller and Knoll International, , use the skid as the main design feature of desks and chairs. At the same time, N. was pioneering in redesigning German school furniture and seating for industry. He succeeded in adapting his furniture designs, which originated in woodworking and craftsmanship, to modern technical possibilities of the industry. He thus became a leading figure in the redesign of schoolroom furnishings. The architect Nothelfer reflects on his own work, that his main contribution was in the field of seating furniture, although this was not really his profession. After the war, Prof. Nothelfer, like so many others, had to start again from scratch. He settled in his hometown of Hödingen on Lake Constance in 1945, working as a freelance architect. involved in all areas of construction in the years after the war. As early as 1935, he had designed many examples of American prefabricated buildings and recommended serial housing, This was at a time when no one in Germany was even thinking about mass production. He developed Several types of mass-produced houses were manufactured in Baiersbronn. More than 800 of these houses were built in France (types Paris, Provence and Normandie). In 1946, as part of the reparations in Strasbourg, there was an exhibition of houses featuring Swedish, Danish and French designs. These included Swedish, Danish, Finnish, English and German houses, and the French occupation For this exhibition, six different types were sent from the French occupation zone. Nothelfer's house design was considered the best in the exhibition. Karl Nothelfer was also involved in developing chipboard. In 1946, he founded the first magazine, Bauen und Wohnen (Building and Living), after the war, and remained its co-editor for many years. By presenting his own work, he interpreted what the magazine's essence was. interpreted the essence of what the magazine wanted to be. Building in order to live in it and live humanely in the built environment. Karl Nothelfer designed his houses The furniture and ground plans were designed with the need for living in mind. In 1948, he was appointed Honorary Senator of the State of Building School in Holzminden. Karl Nothelfer did not build much in Singen. The first post-war house was Haus Fahr on the slope of the Hohentwiel (Domäne), for which the building materials were sourced from a demolished log cabin that a French officer had built for himself on the Schienerberg. nerberg. In 1952, he also constructed the administrative building for the aluminium rolling mill in Singen. This building featured reliefs and wall paintings by C. G. Becker. In Überlingen, he built Among others, he built the Buchinger Sanatorium and the Riese+Hähnel radio house. various reconstructions in the old town, including Haus Kitt with the Glockenspiel. Haus Kitt with the Glockenspiel, the Haus mit dem Bacchus in Überlingen village and the Dolphin Fountain in Hödingen (1975). Probably the most beautiful The Haus Nothelfers, also known as the Haus Himmelheber, is located in Baiersbronn-Tonbach. On the airfield In Mengen, Nothhelfer built the casino with the 30-square-metre faience painting 'Ikarus' by C. G. Becker. In 1954, he established a second office in Düsseldorf with the architect Hans Schwingen. This office primarily focused on housing construction, true to the motto: from the inside out. planning from the outside'. The Minister of Housing awarded a prize for the best social housing project in North Rhine-Westphalia, and it came from the Nothelfer+Schwingen studio in Düsseldorf. The idea of Nothelfer+Schwingen also promoted the new idea of home ownership. To celebrate the anniversary of the condominium ownership law, In 1961, Nothelfer gave a lecture in Essen on condominium ownership in Europe, which was published as a brochure. From Düsseldorf, among many others, in the silk city...

An old large wing chair, hand carver in a traditional style of chair featuring tall wings on the side and an intricately carved wooden front frame. Chair like this were popular in the 18th and 19th centuries and were often used in libraries and drawing rooms...

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This is a pair of leather and suede wingback chairs designed by Barclay Butera for Baker Furniture Company. They are in very good condition with lite wear. They are marked and date t...

Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s wingback chair with nicely carved armrest in stained beechwood. Very elegant with strong angular lines and a strong presence to anchor any roo...

English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair

Lovely pair of slim wingback chairs with a Chippendale feel to them. They could certainly work as hostess chairs at a dining table or as lounge chairs. They rest on wood legs tha...

A highly collectible early edition model “Fiorenza” designed by Franco Albini in collaboration with Arflex Italy in 1952 . Restored and newly upholstered in lush ochre velvet . Publ...

Elegant 19th century Biedermeier-style armchair crafted from richly figured burl wood. The graceful lines and sculpted arms exemplify the refined simplicity of the Biedermeier period...

This is a quite rare wingchair produced by TON company in Czechoslovakia in 1960s. Original label still visible on the bottom. Model type 6 874 from the year 1976. TON company reffer...

Set of two Wingback Chairs - Design by Melchiorre Bega, Italy, 1950s. With their distinctive backrest and sweeping lines these special pieces are an example of italian design.

Sleek and very cool Danish 1960s cognac colored high back lounge chair carrying the makers label of Sibast furniture on the bottom frame. The chairs is very much in the style of Arne...

An 18th century lambing chair, great color and patination, nice accent piece or captains chair. Measures: 43.5" x 27" x 30". Would look good in a library or office

An elegant French high-backed armchair with arms, crafted from carved oak and upholstered in a classically inspired floral fabric. The frame features delicate carved details, and the...

Awesome Armchairs. New upholstery in white Boucle.

The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair ...

Classic traditional wing chair with beautiful new blue upholstery and foam cushion, having dark wood stretcher and legs. Like new but no label. arm height 25"

Decorative Armchair in Italian Wicker and Bamboo 1950 Style Franco Albini

A very fine Edwardian wingback armchair. This fabulous piece is of exceptional quality with a beautifully shaped wing back raised over outscrolling arms and is newly upholstered thr...

J. and J. Kohn 'Ohrenbackensessel' Chair, designed by Josef Hoffmann

This modern wing chair in grey felt by Lawrence Peabody is expertly handcrafted and upholstered. This particular wing chair is a licensed reintroduction for Craft Associates. The cha...

Distinctive pair of Italian wingback armchairs from the 1940s, combining sculptural elegance with refined craftsmanship. The high, gently curved backs feature exaggerated “ears” that...

Mid Century Modern Flamboyant White Wingback Chair. It features eccentric flaring arms in elegant white upholstery. Additional information: Mate...

This cowhide leather wingback chair is a timeless eye-catcher that, in our opinion, should not be missing from any interior. Thanks to its colours and sleek finish with matching pipi...

This is a very fine quality English, walnut, wing arm chair from the early years of the 18th century, George the first period, circa 1720. Chairs from this very early Georgian perio...

Tall, glamorous wing back chair, upholstered exclusively for THE TASTEMAKER SHOPPE. Very comfortable with a sexy, curvaceous silhouette. If you’re looking for a comfy chair to fit ...

Mid-Century Modern wingback armchair in dark-crimson velvet, black metal & brass feet. Despite its bulk, the chair has a light and elegant design thanks to the slim profile of the c...

Craftassociates Chairs, Peabody Modern Lounge Chairs in Boucle, Wing, Oak, White This Lawrence Peabody wing chair for Craft Associates...

Originally made in the 1960s in the style of Børge Mogensen, this Danish Modern set includes a wingback armchair and an ottoman. Both pieces have been entirely refashioned with choco...

A fine and rare pair of English 19th century William & Mary style mahogany and silk-upholstered armchairs. The high-back frames with scrolled upholstered corners, rounded armrests wi...

Leather vintage wingback chair or lounge chair from reddish brown leather 1970s Austria. While the vintage wingback leather chair shows two loo...

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Reclining wing chair designed in 1950's by Henry Walter Klein for Bramin Møbler, Denmark. Teak base with tilt mechanism and new Kvadrat fabric upholstery and foam. The chair can be t...

This beautiful sheepskin wingback armchair, in a large size, is a stylish and comfortable addition to any interior. The refined finish with black piping and decorative nails gives th...

very comfortable arm and semi-wing chair upholstered in leather and raised on a leather upholstered base anchored by a wooden platform, the side supports also of wood, with matching ...

Awesome armchair. New upholstery in white boucle fabric.

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning, exceptionally rare, original fully stamped Victorian Howard Son’s Berners street, Willi...

Offered: this elegant, smooth, and comfortable English Chesterfield wingback armchair made of cowhide leather, with graceful legs. This stylish English Chesterfield wingback chair of...

This rare, modernist wing chair was manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s. Upholstered in thick, natural leather in a deep shade of black, with a distinct patina and a beautiful n...

A gorgeous Chesterfield style wingback fireside chair, club chair, or lounge chair USA, Late 20th Century Tufted leather, on rolling castors. Measures: 38"W x 40"D x 40"H. Seat he...

19th Century Georgian Mahogany And Tan Leather Wing Back Armchair With Brass Studded Border. Featuring a shaped back with out-scrolled arms raised over squared fluted front legs, sh...

Chesterfield Style leather tufted and buttoned wingback chair and matching ottoman. This chair features gently scrolled arms with austere and refined silhouettes. It's finished in ta...

Whimsical country French provincial Fauteuil a La Reine a Oreilles or queen's wingback armchair with ears by artist Ira Yeager (American 1938-2022)....

An unusual circa 1830 Austrian Biedermeier fauteuil de bureau or Schreibtischstuhl (desk chair) of large scale and bergère à oreilles (wingback) for...

Handsome English Regency wingback library chair, circa 1815, with mahogany legs on brass casters. The bold silhouette is enhanced by recent upholstery in smooth black leather with co...

This set of four Italian office chairs from the 1950s was made by Velca Legnano (for Jules Wabbes). There is a label of the Velca Legnano company ...

The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair ...

The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st cent...

Pair of Throne chairs or fauteuils each with an arched back and padded seat joined to open arms with parcel-gilt foliate- and rosette-carved hand...

A beautifully crafted 1960s Danish chair in bent teal with a sled base and reupholstered cushions in a luxurious cut Donghia velvet.

The high back lounge chair ‘Marcello’ was inspired by stylish Italian Design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a Lounge chair ...

18th Century Irish mahogany wing chair with camel back headrest. Carved cabriole legs with stylised wheat sheaf carved knee, terminating on pad foot.