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Georgian Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome and rare Georgian-style reading chair, expertly crafted of mahogany. With its high, wide
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Georgian Reading Chair
Georgian Reading Chair
H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two
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1810s English Regency Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Georgian Style '19th Century' Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Georgian style (19th century) Thomas Jefferson walnut reading chair with brown leather seat
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Ebonized Reading Chair on Castors, Late 19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Diminutive antique reading chair with ebonized legs on castors, late 19th century. Either you sit
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched
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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Reading Chair

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Fruitwood

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A mahogany reading chair After a design by Thomas Sheraton Of most striking design, the
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An unusual and rare mahogany swivel reading chair with a show wood back rail upholstered on the
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1750s English George II Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

1880s French Napoleon III Green Velvet Reading Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III reading chair. This unique chair is upholstered in
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1880s French Napoleon III Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair Recently covered in leather & coloured
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1830s William IV Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Mahogany and Brass-Mounted Reading Chair
Located in London, GB
With Gothic arch carved backrest, on turned tapering legs with brass caps and casters, English, circa 1810.
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1810s British George III Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
By Horrix, Matthijs Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Black Forest armchair or reading chair. Design by Matthijs Horrix for
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1880s Dutch Black Forest Antique Reading Chair

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Fabric, Walnut

Unique Handcrafted Elmwood Gothic Revival Monastery Library Step / Reading Chair
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality crafted, Gothic Revival monks reading chair. If you are looking for a stylish chair
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Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Reading Chair

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Elm

19th Century Napoleon III Mechanical Reading Chair Deconstructed
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th Century Napoleon III mechanical reading or library chair, having a footstool, the seat can be
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19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery

English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair
Located in New York, NY
English Queen Anne-style (19th Century) oak reading chair with brown leather upholstery and
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19th Century British Queen Anne Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Black Forest Armchair or Reading Chair by Horrix with Perfect Upholstery
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
stunning and very comfortable chair for reading and/or drinking is all about grapes and growing wine. The
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

Queen Anne Style Oak Leather Upholstered Music Chair
Located in New York, NY
An antique hardwood reading chair with foldout surface on the back. This type of chair was used for
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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

17th Century Hand Carved Walnut Wood Armchair Needlepoint Upholstery Cross Base
Located in Miami, FL
needlepoint upholstered seat and chair front. This armchair is very comfortable as reading chair. Measures
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17th Century Italian Rococo Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
, Strand. They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing
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18th Century English Regency Antique Reading Chair

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Leather, Walnut

Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Bergere/ Arnchair with Green Velvet
Located in Essex, MA
make a statement in any livingroom, library, or bedroom and is the perfect comfortable reading chair in
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Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Reading Chair

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Giltwood

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in GB
collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of
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1850s English Early Victorian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Oak

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a
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1850s English High Victorian Antique Reading Chair

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Oak

Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Chair

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Hardwood

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

18th c. English Desk Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
a reading chair or a desk chair.
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18th Century English Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Walnut

18th c. English Desk Chair
18th c. English Desk Chair
H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
finest desk or library reading chair you will ever see Dimensions Height:- 92.5cm Width:- 75cm
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1830s English William IV Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
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1860s English High Victorian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Circa 19th Century English Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair in French Linen
Located in London, GB
. Great as a fireside, bedroom or reading chair, it would be a Classic addition to the home.
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1880s British Victorian Antique Reading Chair

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Ceramic, Linen, Wood

Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds that could
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1830s English William IV Antique Reading Chair

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Hardwood

Important Pierre Patout Mahogany Dining Chairs from S.S. Île de France, c. 1927
By Pierre Patout
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk chairs, guest chairs, lobby chairs, lounge chairs
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Reading Chair

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Velvet, Mahogany

Antique French Parlor Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Parlor Chairs Pair
Antique French Parlor Chairs Pair
H 36 in W 31 in D 26 in
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Reclining Chair Louis XIV is a stunning example of 17th Century French country
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18th Century Louis XIV Antique Reading Chair

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Leather, Wood

Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
H 45.5 in W 27 in D 41 in
Antique Parlor Chairs Art Nouveau Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Antique Reading Chair

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Cotton, Wood

Antique Mahogany Chiavari Vanity Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of
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19th Century Unknown Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Mahogany

1920s Austrian Wood White Patinated Accent Chair
Located in High Point, NC
Transporting us to the artistic ambiance of 1920s Austria, this white-patinated wooden accent chair
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Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century English Gothic Oak Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
us. This would make an ideal desk chair or reading chair.
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19th Century Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Oak

19th Century English Gothic Oak Armchair
19th Century English Gothic Oak Armchair
H 47.25 in W 26.78 in D 25.99 in
19th Century Victorian Chesterfield His and Hers Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century English Victorian Chesterfield style tufted library reading "his and hers
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19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Reading Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Three Folk Style Chairs Handcarved in Solid Beech.
Located in Renens, CH
These charming three-legged beech folk style chairs embody a timeless aesthetic that effortlessly
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1660s European Folk Art Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Beech

English Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
English mahogany corner chair with wavy ladder back, overupholstered seat and unique brass and wood
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19th Century British George III Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Mahogany

English Mahogany Corner Chair
English Mahogany Corner Chair
H 32.5 in W 30 in D 25 in
English 1920s Brownish Green Leather Chair with Mahogany Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English brownish green leather chair circa 1900-1920, with carved mahogany legs. Step back in time
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Early 20th Century English Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

Stunning Antique Black Forest Fireplace Chair by Horrix w Excellent Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing quality carved, great condition, beautifully upholstered and rare antique chair. Over
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

Huge scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Introducing our Scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair, the perfect statement piece for your
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Reading Chair

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Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Huge scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair
Huge scandinavian modern wingback lounge chair
H 40.16 in W 40.56 in D 34.65 in
Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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Early 20th Century Louis XV Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Walnut, Cotton

19th Century Aesthetic Movement X-Frame Chair w. Hand Carved Monkey Finials
Located in Lisse, NL
Marvellous, early Arts & Crafts chair with human-like, monkey sculptures. I once learned that one
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19th Century English Aesthetic Movement Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Brass, Iron

Moroccan 1900s Club Chair with Geometric Bone Inlay and Cushion
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Moroccan club chair from circa 1900 with abundant geometric bone inlay and custom cushion. This
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Reading Chair

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Bone, Wood

Antique Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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Early 20th Century Chippendale Antique Reading Chair

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Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Dining Chairs
Antique Chippendale Dining Chairs
H 37.5 in W 26.25 in D 322 in
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Studded Borders on Tapered Supports
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Classic tub chair well suited to a reading room, or hallway. Height to arms 70cm Width of seat 49cm Depth
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19th Century French Victorian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape, Chair and a Half
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Chair and a Half is the perfect choice for comfortable
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reading Chair

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Fabric, Fruitwood

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Cane, Wood

French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis XV style painted wood bergères à oreilles chairs from circa 1880 with carved
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Brown Leather Wingback Chair with Brass Nailhead Trim, circa 1930-1940
Located in Atlanta, GA
chair serves as a centerpiece of comfort and style, perfect for a living room, study, or reading nook
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Early 20th Century English Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

French Walnut 19th Century Bergère Chairs with Carved Arms and Zebra Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French Louis Philippe style walnut bergère chairs from the 19th century with scrolling
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19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Important Circa 1825 Georgian Baltimore Ebonised Painted Gilt Bergere Side Chair
Located in GB
google will give you pages of fascinating reading for the history buffs This chair is an important
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1820s American Georgian Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

Antique Dining Chairs Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Dining Chairs Set of 4
Antique Dining Chairs Set of 4
H 36 in W 18 in D 21 in
French Turn of the Century Slipper Chair with Turned Wooden Legs, circa 1900
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Turn of the Century slipper chair from circa 1900 with muslin upholstery and turned wooden
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dutch Colonial Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Slanted Back and Carved Finials
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial wooden lounge chair from the early 20th century with slanted rattan back, long
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Reading Chair

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Rattan, Wood

Pair of circa 1825 Georgian Baltimore Ebonised Painted Gilt Bergere Side Chairs
Located in GB
painted baltimore side chairs A highly collectable and well made pair of side chairs, if you are
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1820s American Georgian Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Wood

Rare Set of 6 Metal Windsor Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A rare and interesting set of 6 chairs from the Philadelphia Public Library reading rooms circa
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Early 20th Century Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Metal

Rare Set of 6 Metal Windsor Chairs
Rare Set of 6 Metal Windsor Chairs
H 36 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Antique George III Accent Side Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 19th Century Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering one of
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Late 19th Century George III Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Oak Barley Twist Dining Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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Early 20th Century Jacobean Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Hall Chairs Walnut Dining Accent Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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18th Century Antique Reading Chair

Materials

Walnut

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Antique Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique reading chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every antique reading chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique reading chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique reading chair made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique reading chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ralph Lauren, Gillows of Lancaster & London and J Foot & Son produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Reading Chair?

The average selling price for an antique reading chair at 1stDibs is $3,375, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $37,312 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Reading Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.