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Antique Wingback Armchair.
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Antique Wingback Armchair.

19th century
Sold 21 March 2025 · Kontrast Antiques
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Description

Antique Wingback Armchair.

C.1820

Lined with a naturally dyed cotton fabric and the base upholstery has been restored so it can be used as is or if course if can have the outer cover added.

Sat in brass and porcelain castors which I think have been added later.

Width 88cm x Depth 89cm x Height 114cm, with a seat height of 38cm.

Has an old repair to the back leg which was dowelled screwed and had an iron plate added.

Generally there is a tiny little bit of movement in the frame but nothing out of the ordinary.

Physical Dimensions
Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Declaration

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Antique Wingback Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122426
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Description
Antique Wingback Armchair.

C.1820

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Lined with a naturally dyed cotton fabric and the base upholstery has been restored so it can be used as is or if course if can have the outer cover added.
Kontrast Antiques

Sat in brass and porcelain castors which I think have been added later.

fig 1. An antique wingback armchair featuring exposed wooden legs with castors and a hessian-and-fabric upholstered frame.
fig 1. Antique Wingback Armchair.

Width 88cm x Depth 89cm x Height 114cm, with a seat height of 38cm.

Has an old repair to the back leg which was dowelled screwed and had an iron plate added.

Generally there is a tiny little bit of movement in the frame but nothing out of the ordinary.

Height
114cm (44.88")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
89cm (35.04")
Date of Manufacture

Kontrast Antiques has dated this Antique Wingback Armchair to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1122426
Kontrast Antiques
Kontrast Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023

Here at kontrast.antiques, we mainly concentrate on antique english country house sofas & armchairs. Especially howard & sons seating.

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Carlinghow Mills
Bradford Road
Batley
West Yorkshire
WF17 8LL
United Kingdom

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Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/kontrastantiques
Verified Since Oct 2023
Items For Sale 142
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An antique wingback armchair featuring exposed wooden legs with castors and a hessian-and-fabric upholstered frame.
Antique Wingback Armchair.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleGeorgian
  • MaterialWood, Hessian, Fabric
  • ColourYellow
  • MotifsWinged backrest, Hessian upholstery, Stretcher base, Castor wheels
  • SizeH 114 cm (45 in) x W 88 cm (35 in) x D 89 cm (35 in)

FAQs

Wingback armchairs originated in the seventeenth century, designed primarily to protect sitters from drafts in poorly heated homes and to trap heat from fireplaces.

Authentic period frames are typically constructed from solid hardwoods such as oak, walnut, or mahogany, traditionally stuffed with natural materials like horsehair, wool, and feathers.

Authentication relies on examining joinery methods, hand-carved details, timber ageing, and traditional webbing or stuffing techniques rather than modern staples or machine-made screws.

This piece can be paired with minimalist modern side tables to create a striking contrast, allowing the historical silhouette to serve as a focal point.

Preservation requires avoiding direct sunlight to prevent fabric degradation, maintaining stable room humidity, and gently vacuuming with a soft brush attachment.
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