Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Very cool highback lounge chair with smooth backrest made in Denmark around 1950 attributed to Master Carpenter Frits Henningsen. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tal...

Very cool highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1940's. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tall silhouette and somewhat angular lines in t...

A matched pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs in dark stained wood, newly reupholstered in a quality woven fabric in sage green. The frames feature curved armrests and splayed legs ch...

Danish modern wing back chair most likely manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in Denmark in the period 1930-1950s The comfortable chair is upholstered with mocha brown leather with pat...

Easy chair, beech, beige floral fabric, Europe, 1950s This strong, playful wingback chair is designed with a slightly tilted back in order to provide sitting comfort. The wooden arm...

Very cool highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1950. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tall silhouette and somewhat angular lines in the...

Great example of early Danish midcentury design, circa 1930-40s wingback chair in hand carved solid oak with exposed sides and brass tacks. Sturdy and strong construction of generous...

An elegant and sculptural Finnish lounge chair from the 1940s, model “Laila”, designed by Ilmari Lappalainen for Asko. This armchair is a beautiful example of mid-century Nordic desi...

Beautiful Flemming Lassen attributed high back lounge chair made circa 1940. This iconic lounge chair is probably one of the most perfect high backs ever designed. Perfect statement ...

This Mid century Modern highly comfortable Wingback armchair has been designed and manufactured in Vienna Austria 1950s. It features a solid wooden frame and with beechwood legs, an...

Sought after Fritz Hansen Model 1672 high back lounge chair made circa 1942. The chairs was first seen on page 12 in Fritz Hansen's 1942 catalog. The model 1672 has become of the mos...

1950's mid-century modern high back teak wing-back lounge chair attributed to Arne Vodder, fully restored and re-upholstered in velvet fabric, with minor wear and patina due to age a...

Mid-century Wingback Recliner Lounge Chairs, Renzo Franchi, 1950's, Italy Reclining lounge chairs with cherry frames and brass details. These armchairs ...

A charming mid-century wingback armchair, newly upholstered in a soft rose velvet, offering a relaxed silhouette and an inviting, cocooning comfort, bringing an air of romance and co...

Pair of great large scale Danish club or lounge chairs of newer fabrication in the style of 1940's chairs but likely made around 2000. We found the chairs in Denmark and based on the looks they appeared to be 1940's but upon closer review we found them to be of much newer date. We liked the look and style very much and decided to offer them here. The chairs are superbly charming and similarly comfortable with a very strong presence to anchor any room. Raised on legs of oak. The chairs were made by Danish manufacturer, Hjort Knudsen...

This exceptional wingback chair was designed by Ottorino Aloisio in 1957. The chair was manufactured by the Turin workshop of Pier Luigi Colli. The ...

A classic Danish Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Oxide red leather and teak Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia Furniture. Designed in 1963, the 220...

Giampiero Vitelli for Rossi di Albizzate, 'Minore' easy chair, leather, plywood, wood, Italy, 1961 A truly magnificent piece that scores highly on every design aspect: execution, ma...

Available right now we have this absolutely gorgeous Paul McCobb for Directional, model 314 wingback lounge chair. This lounge chair is stunning-- very large in scale, and clad in fine cotton velvet that has a slight sheen. This gorgeous wingback was designed in the 1950's by Paul McCobb for Directional furniture, which is known for its high quality manufacturing. Many famed designers such as Milo Baughman, Paul Evans and even Vladimir Kagan have designed for Directional furniture, as it's truly a furniture dynasty producer of legacy furniture...

Vintage Franco Albini & Franca Helg style handwoven bamboo, wicker Peacock wingback chair. Exemplary construction, woven ties are firmly linked. An iconic design Classic made in Ital...

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...

Great example of early Danish midcentury design, circa 1930s wingback chair in hand carved solid oak with exposed sides and brass nails. Sturdy and strong construction of generous pr...

- newly upholstered - The wooden part has been refurbished - 2 pieces available - height of seat 42 cm.

A great 1960s Italian wing chair newly upholstered with a solid tangerine front fabric and a matching patterned upholstered back. Walnut legs.

Impressive mid century British colonial style high back chair handcrafted with a faux tortoise wood frame, double caned sides and back, upholstered seat and chic rolled feet. Signed ...

A "Janus" wing chair by Edward Wormley A wing chair by Edward Wormley restored in a luxurious Rogers & Goffigan Belgian linen fabric. The mahogany base has been bleached to a pal...

Arturo Pani wingback chair newly reupholstered in a gold velvet on ebonized and attenuated cabriole legs. Mexico 1950's. Last image shows a 1968 S...

Mustard-yellow ISA Bergamo armchair, presumably designed by Gio Ponti, in original condition.

A collectors example early production Warren Platner 'Easy' chair for Knoll International, United States, circa 1966. This iconic high-back lounge chair, often affectionately referre...

Rare, Elegant and comfortable pair of vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern "Senior Chairs" Attributed to Marco Zanuso, circa 1953. These armchairs / lounge chairs have high backs and are modern wing back...

Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This beautiful wingback chair is a great representation of the quality and...

Dramatic pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern sculptural lounge chairs or wing chairs featuring a black lacquer ebonized finish. These radically redesigned wing chairs have gracefully ...

Beautifully weathered pair of leather butterfly wingback chairs made in the mid-century modern style by Williams-Sonoma. Hand-crafted in the USA fea...

Frits Henningsen style leather wingback chair and ottoman. The chair and ottoman is dark blue leather with a wood frame.

This enchanting armchair, in the style of Paolo Buffa, embodies the essence of 20th-century Italian design. The structure is a symphony of ...

Mid-Century style Wing-Back Reclining Lounge Chair with a timeless silhouette and comfortable, ergonomic design. Upholstered in a classic textured vinyl, it features a supportive win...

In this listing you will find an elegant Italian wingback lounge chair attributed to Paolo Buffa, manufactured in Italy during the 1950s. This striking armchair exemplifies the refi...

Upholstery Included - Choose your fabric, we'll refinish the frame and recover the chair with new foam and upholstery of your choice. Example shown in Kvadrat - Hallingdal 65 - 0457...

wonderful wingback chairs, Denmark, 1950, upholstered with multicolor striped fabric in the beige range with beech legs and beech accents on the arms, one of the right armrests has a...

Rare and Iconic 1950s Italian Lounge Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani - A Statement of Elegance and Sensual Design Discover the timeless charm of Italian mid-century design with this rare...

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...

This "Senior" armchair model was designed by Marco Zanuso in the 1950s. The beautifully shaped armchair was marketed under the Arflex Italia label. It is upholstered in its original ...

For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and handle all the shipping details. However, if you let us know what 1st Dibs is quoting you and give us your zip code, we can sometimes ship it for less and get it to you faster. For a shipping quote, click on "ASK THE SELLER" under the purchase button and provide your zip code. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Fantabulous Century Furniture Leather & Suede Wingback Club Chair...

What a great design, we couldn't see ourselves enough. Measures: width 74 cm Depth 75 cm Height 109 cm Seat height 42 cm.  

Rare set of eight high back side Chiavari ebonized dining chairs, by Ezio Minotti in 1955. Ebonized wood, white velvet fabric Very good condition Measures: 50cm x 40 cm, height: 132...

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 ...

A Pair of Mid 20th Century Mahogany and Tufted Vinyl Upholstered with nail trims low Wingback Chairs. Measures: 29.5" in width, 29" in depth and 35" in height. Seat height is 17", ...

Italian mid-century modern armchair 877 by Gianfranco Frattini for Cassina, 1959 Armchair mod. 877 in brown velvet-like fabric. The backrest has two lateral headrests at the top, thi...

A pair of sculptural Italian 1950's wing high back arm chairs; supported on elegant walnut legs the front straight and ending in brass sabot and the back sabre shaped. The strong lin...

Fabulous rare pair of sculptura whimsical garden chairs by Russell Woodard. Chairs have been totally restored and are in pristine condition. Seat hgt ...

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen “Egg” Chair & Ottoman, 1974, Brown Leather Originally designed in 1958 for Copenhagen’s SA...

Very cool highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1950. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and tall silhouette and somewhat angular lines in the...

Awesome armchair. New upholstery in white boucle fabric.

FH 8023 Danish modern wingback chair with stool manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The comfortable chair and stool is upholstered with new sheepskin. The legs are made of dark stained woo...

A pair of sculptural high-back Italian wing chairs, with beautifully curved arm and back supports, supported on splayed and tapered black painted metal and brass legs. The chairs exp...

Decorative Armchair in Italian Wicker and Bamboo 1950 Style Franco Albini

A vintage Scottish Orkney Island oak wingback chair with hand woven straw back, scrolling knuckles on the arms and two drawers in the lower section. A capti...

Very cool Danish midcentury armchair in solid teak covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Ib Kofod-Larsen and Edvard Kindt-L...

Pair, mid-century modern wingback arm chairs from Denmark. Vintage dark brown leather with loose seat and back zipper enclosed cushions and legs in solid beech wood. Sold in solid, v...

Single Modernist Armchair attr. to Paolo Buffa. Mahogany frame with newly upholstered back, seat and armrests.