"Ella" - Rare, extra large 1950s wingback armchairs

"Ella" - Rare, extra large 1950s wingback armchairs

from A$3,300.00

Meet the Ella’s, a couple of rare, extra large 1950s wingback chairs in need of restoration and a new forever home (or two).

The wingback chair is a classic shape and gets its name from the wings that curve out on both sides. The shape of ‘wings’ vary depending on origin. The curved wings are thought to be more European, while the straight ones are thought to be more American.

The wingback was invented in the 17th century by English furniture designer by Thomas Chippendale. The wings of the chair were made to support the head and neck of the person sitting, and they are known to be great nursing chairs for mothers. Originally designed to be used in front of a fireplace, the wings provided climate control in preventing drafts as well.

Wingbacks are designed for comfort and make the perfect reading chair as it provides excellent support. This type of chair also lends itself perfectly for contrasting fabrics without becoming too loud. While reproductions are relatively easy to find these days, older ones like these are hard to come by.

H 93 x W 72 x D 66 SH 36 SD 56

Meterage needed 7.5 per chair

Labour is 3300 AUD plus fabric per chair

AMOUNT:
Quantity:
Add To Cart
Brutalist_tubular_chair_LR2.jpg Brutalist_tubular_chair_LR1.jpg

Brutalist Tubular Chair

A$2,650.00
 Front diagonal view of 1950s Don Televue coachwood chair covered in Teal Boucle on middle grey background. Buy Now!   Back view of 1950s Don Televue coachwood chair covered in Teal Boucle on middle grey background. Buy Now!
Sold Out

Don Televue Armchair covered in Teal Boucle

A$0.00
'Baloo' - Midcentury Wingback 1950_Armchair_S29_LR1.jpg
sale

'Baloo' - Midcentury Wingback

Sale Price:A$3,000.00 Original Price:A$3,750.00
6028E8C1-2D1C-4B02-84DC-848B6B7AEA7C 1960s_dining_chairs_teak_cigar_leags_S74_LR3.jpg
sale

1960's Dining Chairs w/Teak Cigar Legs by ELITE

Sale Price:A$660.00 Original Price:A$990.00
ladies boudoir chair covered in timorous beasties napolopns bee velvet olive sitting.jpg ladies-boudoir-chair-covered-in-timorous-beasties-napolopns-bee-velvet-olive-diaLR.jpg
sale

Napoleon Bee velvet boudoir chair

Sale Price:A$900.00 Original Price:A$1,600.00