Gorgeous Set of Two Wingback Armchairs, Leather (2) English, Queen Ann Style, Oxblood, Vintage, 20th Century. 1900's!!
(2) ENGLISH QUEEN ANNE STYLE OXBLOOD LEATHER WINGBACK ARMCHAIRS, vintage
(pair) English Queen Anne style highback chairs, late 20th c., each in oxblood red leather upholstery, having shaped and button-tufted back, bolster wings and arms, finished with nail head trim, removable seat cushion, rising on cabriole legs, ending on pad feet, approx 43"h, 37.5"w, 34"d, seat height: approx 19.5"h
Beautiful pair — these English Queen Anne–style highback wing chairs in oxblood leather are quintessential “gentleman’s library” pieces and a perfect complement to the Chesterfield sofa and oak bookcases. Here’s a full interpretation for cataloging and on-camera storytelling:
👑 Description Type: Pair of English Queen Anne–style wingback chairs
Date: Late 20th century (circa 1980s–1990s)
Origin: England
Dimensions: 43" H × 37.5" W × 34" D
Seat height: 19.5"
Materials: Oxblood red leather upholstery, brass nailhead trim, solid mahogany or walnut cabriole legs ending in pad feet
Features:
Deep button-tufted backs in diamond pattern
Rolled wings and arms for warmth and enclosure
Removable seat cushions for comfort and longevity
Queen Anne legs giving elegant contrast to the robust upholstery
🪶 Historical Background The original wingback chair appeared in England in the late 17th century. Its design served a practical purpose: the tall “wings” trapped heat from the hearth and shielded the sitter from drafts. By the Queen Anne period (1702–1714), these chairs took on graceful curves and cabriole legs — transforming a fireside necessity into a piece of refined luxury.
The oxblood leather and brass nailheads seen here echo the 20th-century revival of that form, merging baroque grandeur with modern comfort. This pair likely hails from a traditional English furniture house or bespoke upholstery workshop continuing those old methods — hand-tufting, hardwood frames, and vegetable-dyed hides.
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Wear and imperfections commensurate with being moved, age and use.
Auction for item only, pickup or shipping responsibility of buyer. 68t25
