What is a wingback chair?

A wingback chair is an upholstered armchair with projecting side panels designed to shield the sitter from draughts. They gained popularity during the 18th century for fireside use. These pieces combine functional warmth with formal elegance, making them suitable for libraries, drawing rooms, and studies.

How do I identify a Georgian chair?

Georgian chairs display the architectural proportions, carved mahogany or walnut timbers, and stylistic traits associated with the reigns of the Georges. Look for cabriole legs and scroll arm details. Craftsmen of this era balanced structural robustness with refined ornamentation, distinguishing their work from earlier vernacular furniture.

Where were lambing chairs used?

Lambing chairs served practical purposes in rural farmhouses and country dwellings during the late 18th century. Their enclosed wooden frames offered maximum protection from cold draughts. Today, they function well as statement pieces in rustic interiors or country houses.

Are these chairs comfortable for daily use?

These chairs provide deep seating and substantial back support, designed originally for long hours of reading or resting near a fire. Modern comfort depends on the quality of the interior stuffing and upholstery. Many collectors use them as functional armchairs in living spaces while respecting their historical fabric.

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An 18th century wingback chair brings deep upholstery and draught-excluding wings to a room, offering both historic form and serious comfort.

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Rare Georgian Barrel Back Armchair

From Millers Antiques

£2,950

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Early 18th Century French Oak Wingback Armchair

From Rob Hall Antiques

£495

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18th Century Lakeland Lambing Chair

From Wakelin and Linfield

£2,500

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Georgian Mahogany Wing Chair

From Claire Langley Antiques

£1,600

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A Large George III Mahogany Wing Chair

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£2,250

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Lambing Chair Wing Back

From Rumble Antiques

£750

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A George III Large Wing Backed Armchair, Circa 1780

18th century

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A George III Large Wing Backed Armchair, Circa 1780

From Robert Belcher Antiques

£2,295

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18th Century Walnut Queen Anne Wing Armchair

From Blank Canvas Antiques

£6,800

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A George III Mahogany Wing Chair

From W.J. Gravener Antiques Ltd.

£3,950

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19th century

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Imposing Pair 18th Century Georgian Style Gainsborough Wing Arm Chairs.

From Patrick Moorhead Antiques

£9,500

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Listings feature 18th century wingback chairs constructed from mahogany, oak, walnut, and elm, paired with leather, damask, fabric, and linen upholstery.

An Early George III Mahogany Wing Armchair

18th century

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An Early George III Mahogany Wing Armchair

From Chequers Antiques

£2,350

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English 18th Century Wing Chair

From Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd

£2,800

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Lambing Chair

From D J Green Antiques

£2,200

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18th Century English Mahogany Wing Armchair

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£2,400

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18th Century George III Wing Arm Chair in a Lovely Red Damask

From A Brookes

£2,625

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18th century

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Georgian Barrel Back Armchair

From Athey Antiques

£950

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18th Century Wingback Chair

Rare Georgian Barrel Back Armchair

Early 18th Century French Oak Wingback Armchair

18th Century Lakeland Lambing Chair

Georgian Mahogany Wing Chair

A Large George III Mahogany Wing Chair

Lambing Chair Wing Back

A George III Large Wing Backed Armchair, Circa 1780

18th Century Walnut Queen Anne Wing Armchair

A George III Mahogany Wing Chair

Imposing Pair 18th Century Georgian Style Gainsborough Wing Arm Chairs.

An Early George III Mahogany Wing Armchair

English 18th Century Wing Chair

Lambing Chair

18th Century English Mahogany Wing Armchair

18th Century George III Wing Arm Chair in a Lovely Red Damask

Georgian Barrel Back Armchair

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