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Pair of Very Large Wing Armchairs C.1930
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Pair of Very Large Wing Armchairs C.1930

1920 - 1940
Sold 30 January 2025 · Collinge Antiques
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Remarkable pair of very large William & Mary style wing armchairs c.1930. High backs, standing very nearly 5 feet tall, with shallow wings rising to shaped and roll-over tops which are repeated in the shape broad of the armrest. Sprung seats with loose feather filled cushions. Upholstered in a splendid red and gold woven velvet damask fabric with a tassel fringe. Raised on sturdy solid walnut bases with turned legs, carved and pierced front stretchers and turned and block stretchers to the sides, rear and across the centre. Excellent condition.

Width: 41" (104 cm)

Height: 58" (147.5 cm)

Depth: 32" (81.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated these Vintage Wingback Armchairs to the 1930s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
147.5cm (58.07")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
81.5cm (32.09")
Reference Numbers
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SA1107670
Dealers Internal Reference
37529
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Remarkable pair of very large William & Mary style wing armchairs c.1930.
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High backs, standing very nearly 5 feet tall, with shallow wings rising to shaped and roll-over tops which are repeated in the shape broad of the armrest.
Collinge Antiques

Sprung seats with loose feather filled cushions. Upholstered in a splendid red and gold woven velvet damask fabric with a tassel fringe. Raised on sturdy solid walnut bases with turned legs, carved and pierced front stretchers and turned and block stretchers to the sides, rear and across the centre. Excellent condition.

Width: 41" (104 cm)

Height: 58" (147.5 cm)

Depth: 32" (81.5 cm)

Date of Manufacture

Collinge Antiques has dated these Vintage Wingback Armchairs to the 1930s.

Height
147.5cm (58.07")
Width
104cm (40.94")
Depth
81.5cm (32.09")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1107670
Dealers Internal Ref
37529
Collinge Antiques
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A pair of large vintage wingback armchairs upholstered in red patterned damask velvet with carved wooden stretchers.
Pair of Very Large Wing Armchairs c.1930
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A pair of large vintage wingback armchairs upholstered in red patterned damask velvet with carved wooden stretchers.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleTraditional
  • MaterialMahogany, Velvet, Damask
  • ColourCrimson
  • MotifsScrolled wings, Carved stretcher base, Damask upholstery, Turned legs
  • SizeH 147.5 cm (58 in) x W 104 cm (41 in) x D 81.5 cm (32 in)

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The wingback chair originated in the seventeenth century, specifically designed to protect occupants from drafts in poorly heated rooms by trapping heat within the upper compartment and shielding the body from wind.

Traditional construction typically involved a robust hardwood frame, such as beech or oak, stuffed with natural materials like horsehair, wool, and feathers, held in place by webbing and coil springs before being covered in heavy textiles.

Authentication involves examining the joinery methods, the type of internal stuffing materials, hand-tied coil springs, and the wear patterns on the wooden feet and fabric edges to match period manufacturing techniques.

These chairs work effectively as statement pieces in a living room or study, paired with a minimalist modern sofa or a sleek coffee table to create a balanced contrast between contemporary simplicity and traditional texture.

Preservation requires regular gentle vacuuming with a soft brush attachment to remove dust, avoiding direct sunlight to prevent textile fading, and employing professional specialist cleaning for the upholstery.
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