European Wingback Chairs

We are excited to present this stunning pair of burgundy-brown leather hand-dyed wingback chairs. A good-looking and comfortable pair of wingback armchairs. These are good country house chairs...

Very nice and cosy lounge chair model 122 designed by Theo Ruth and manufactured by Artifort, Holland 1956. The chair has black painted cast iron legs and is newly upholstered with p...

Stunning pair of Midcentury Italian wingback chairs re-upholstered in an Italian peacock blue silk stripe by Bergamo. It offers a high bac...

This versatile piece serves as both a comfortable chair and an inviting daybed, reflecting the timeless elegance of early 19th-century French design. Freshly reupholstered in flax-co...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very nice early Victorian circa 1840 footstool with nice hand carved Georgian style legs A good looking and well made piece. These types o...

An early 20th Century Antique swivel Barber Chair hand-crafted in Italy. Wood and Wicker are in orginal condition and needs restoration. It has been hand-carved and crafted in Palerm...

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...

Pair of walnut Mid-Century Modern, upholstered wingback armchairs by Paolo Buffa.

Fine pair of Italian 19th-20th century baroque style giltwood carved winged throne armchairs, each finely carved throne with scrolls and wavy armrests, on cabriole carved feet. (New ...

A single linen and leather trim wing chair.

A rare and stately Late Georgian porter's chair from England, dating to circa 1840. Originally designed to shield servants from cold drafts while monitoring the entryways of grand es...

We are delighted to offer for sale this very uniquely shaped, Circa 1830 William IV, brown leather and Mahogany Wingback armchair with ornately carved frame A simply glorious pie...

This upholstered Knowle-style armchair features a tailored silhouette with a high back, sloping arms, and comfortable cushioning. The Knowle form has English origins that date to the seventeenth century, when hinged-arm settle chairs...

This handsome pair of generously proportioned wingback armchairs showcases early 20th-century craftsmanship and classic traditional styling. Upholstered in a soft sea-green fabric wi...

A French Louis XVI style walnut bergère à oreilles circa 1870 with carved décor and fluted legs. Transport yourself to the charm of 19th-century French décor with this Louis XVI styl...

A handsome Renaissance style wingback chair with nicely carved hardwood frame, upholstered back and loose upholstered seat from the Belle Époque. Features carved scrolled arms with a...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

Rara Poltrona Franco Albini

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...

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...

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...

Awesome Armchairs. New upholstery in white Boucle.

Decorative Armchair in Italian Wicker and Bamboo 1950 Style Franco Albini

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 ...

Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with dunes aniline leather from Sørensen leather. Legs in teak. Model 2204 + 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.

Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1940s Materials: Wool, Beech Measurements: Condition: Frames are in excellent original condition with wear to th...

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...

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

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...

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...

This rare, modernist wing chair was manufactured in Denmark during the 1950s. It seamlessly combines classic aesthetics with functionality. The wide, profiled backrest ensures comfor...

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...

Awesome armchair. New upholstery in white boucle fabric.

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

A Scottish Orkney Island canopy chair from the mid 20th century with handwoven straw hooded back, rush seat, open serpentine arms, tapered legs and side stretchers. A charming Scotti...

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...

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

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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

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 ...

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

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...

Hello, This elegant Viennese Biedermeier upholstered wing armchair from c. 1825 is distinguished by sophisticated proportions, rare and refined design and excellent craftsmanship an...

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

Great looking wingback chair in patinated leather, designed and made in Denmark.

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 ...

An impressive pair of caned wing back chairs with original upholstery & goose down filled notched custom cushions. Italian inspired in various way...