A chair, usually upholstered, with extended wings on either side of the head rest, essentially to keep draughts away from the occupant. Introduced in the early 18th century they have remained popular ever since. Their other advantage is that they help to hide the sitter from view which is convenient for the reader who does not wish to be interrupted.

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Georgian wingback armchair, late 18th century, with red velvet…

Georgian Wingback Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery

Georgian wingback armchair, late 18th century, with red velvet upholstery, on mahogany square section legs joined by stretchers, on castors, height 111 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

Two Victorian mahogany and satinwood framed wingback chairs,…

Victorian Wingback Chairs with Satinwood Inlay

Two Victorian mahogany and satinwood framed wingback chairs, circa 1890, with square back cresting rails and downswept arms with satinwood stringing and inlaid details, raised on tapering square section legs with casters, upholstered in green damask

Two Georgian wingback armchairs, 19th century, upholstered in…

Georgian Leather Wingback Armchairs (Pair)

Two Georgian wingback armchairs, 19th century, upholstered in brown leather, with brass bullnose tacks, extensive damage to the leather (A/F) (2), height 100 cm width 74 cm depth 67 cm. Provenance: The collection of Dr. Henry Mackellar Michelmore, Sydney

George III wing back leather chair, c. 1810, tufted taupe…

George III Wing Back Leather Chair

George III wing back leather chair, c. 1810, tufted taupe leather with brass nailhead studs around the silhouette, height 112 cm, width 86 cm, depth 82 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Sydney

An ash rush seated spindle and wing back chair, English, 19th…

19th Century English Ash Spindle Wingback Chair

An ash rush seated spindle and wing back chair, English, 19th century