What defines a high back easy chair?

These pieces are characterised by an elevated upholstered backrest, frequently flanked by projecting wings designed to retain heat and block draughts. They provide deep seating comfort and historically served as primary fireside chairs in principal rooms.

How do I identify a Georgian original?

Authentic eighteenth-century examples display timber patination, hand-cut joinery, and frame proportions native to the period rather than later revival methods. Examination of the underside and internal webbing often reveals the age of the underlying construction.

Are these chairs suitable for daily use?

Most pieces handle daily seating well, provided the internal webbing and padding have received proper restoration or maintenance. Many listings feature chairs recently recovered in fresh textiles, ensuring they suit modern domestic living.

What is the difference between original and revival styles?

Revival pieces date from the nineteenth or early twentieth century but consciously replicate earlier eighteenth-century aesthetics, such as Queen Anne or Chippendale designs. While constructed later, these revival items often exhibit high standards of cabinetmaking and upholstery.

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A high back easy chair offers a deep, enclosing seat designed to block draughts and provide proper support for the head and shoulders.

19th century

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19th Century Carved Walnut High Wing Back Armchair

From Y Not Antiques

£1,100

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19th century

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Liberty 19th Century Pair of Walnut Arm Chairs in Blue Velvet

From A Brookes

£395

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Large Art Deco Armchairs

From Michael Youll Antiques

£2,200

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19th century

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Late 19thc. Walnut Upholstered Armchair

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£1,550

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Antique Original Victorian Upholstered Mahogany Fireside Easy Arm Chair

19th century

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Antique Original Victorian Upholstered Mahogany Fireside Easy Arm Chair

From Lincoln Restorations

£485

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19th century

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19th Century Wing Chair

From Claire Langley Antiques

£1,550

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1900 - 1920

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Pair of Upholstered Edwardian Good Quality Oak Framed Armchairs

From Rupert Hitchcox Antiques

£495

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19th century

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Pair of Victorian Wing Back Armchairs

From FB Antiques

£3,500

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19th century

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19thc. Walnut Wing Armchair

From Piers Pisani Ltd Antiques and Furniture

£1,250

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Georgian Style Wing Armchair for Re-upholstery

1900 - 1920

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Georgian Style Wing Armchair for Re-upholstery

From Harrison Antique Furniture

£690

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Some nineteenth-century makers evidently decided that standard armchair dimensions simply lacked ambition, resulting in exceptionally large scale seating.