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Wing Chair
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Wing Chair

18th century
Description

An 18th century wing chair on walnut cabriole legs and pad feet. Great downswept back legs terminating in pad feet. Re-covered in good quality chenille with feather filled deep cushion.

Circa 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Declaration

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Damask Wingback Armchair to the 18th Century.

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SA1213947
Dealers Internal Reference
6854
Description
An 18th century wing chair on walnut cabriole legs and pad feet. Great downswept back legs terminating in pad feet. Re-covered in good quality chenille with feather filled deep cushion.

Circa 1780

Height
125cm (49.21")
Width
88cm (34.65")
Depth
72cm (28.35")
Date of Manufacture

Midwinter Antiques has dated this Damask Wingback Armchair to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1213947
Dealers Internal Ref
6854
Midwinter Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019
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A traditional high-backed wing armchair upholstered in red and beige floral damask fabric with dark wooden cabriole legs.
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Archive I A traditional high-backed wing armchair upholstered in red and beige floral damask fabric with dark wooden cabriole legs.

Wing chair

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Shropshire
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Midwinter Antiques
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Location: Shropshire, United Kingdom, , Near the triple border of counties, Shropshire/Staffordshire/Cheshire
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A traditional high-backed wing armchair upholstered in red and beige floral damask fabric with dark wooden cabriole legs.
Wing chair
Ref: SA1213947
A traditional high-backed wing armchair upholstered in red and beige floral damask fabric with dark wooden cabriole legs.
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Wingback armchairs, originally developed in seventeenth-century England, were designed to trap heat from open fireplaces and shield occupants from cold draughts. Over the Georgian and Queen Anne periods, their distinctive side wings and cabriole legs became enduring symbols of traditional seating design.

Traditional wingback chairs feature solid timber frames, typically constructed from oak, beech, or mahogany, paired with dark wood legs such as walnut or mahogany. Upholstery traditionally incorporates dense webbing, coil springs, and woven fabrics like wool, velvet, or floral damask.

Authentic period wing chairs feature hand-carved hardwood legs, often displaying cabriole curves, pad feet, or ball-and-claw details. The frame construction typically displays traditional mortise and tenon joinery, natural coil spring stuffing, and hand-tacked upholstery edges along the underside.

Position the armchair alongside a minimalist side table and modern brass floor lamp to create a focused reading nook. The bold patterned upholstery acts as a focal point, pairing well with muted wall tones and neutral wool rugs to balance traditional and modern elements.

Vacuum the upholstery gently using a soft brush attachment to prevent dust accumulation within the fabric weave. Position the chair away from direct sunlight to avoid fabric fading and treat timber legs periodically with natural beeswax polish.
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