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Modernist reading armchair with oak structure
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2511
Modernist reading armchair with oak structure in the style of Gio Ponti. Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Satin Birch Wood Swedish Biedermeier Library Reading Armchair Ebonished
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely hand made Swedish Biedermeier library reading armchair
A very
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 37.41 in W 24.22 in D 36.62 in
Lovely Early Victorian Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany carved library reading
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
FOR RESTORATION REUPHOLSTERY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1870 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
circa 1870 Library reading armchair for restoration / reupholstery
Please note the delivery fee listed
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 36.23 in
Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original early Victorian oak carved library reading
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 37.21 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany hand carved library reading
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Original Hide Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
distressed leather library reading armchair
This is a very decorative piece, the leather color is to die for
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Restored Victorian Hardwood Hand Dyed Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
restored early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 40.16 in W 27.37 in D 37.01 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S STYLE LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR FOR UPHOLSTERy
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
antique Victorian circa 1880 Howard & Son's style library armchair with period porcelain castors
Please
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.63 in W 29.14 in D 37.01 in
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
Category
Antique 19th Century British Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillows of Lancaster
Category
Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Chesterfield Tufted Dutch Brown Leather Library Club Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Berlin, DE
library reading armchair with ottoman. A good looking and decorative pair, it has a lovely Victorian
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 35.04 in D 37.41 in
Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original
Located in GB
library reading armchair
A good looking well made and decorative show framed armchair, show framed
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest
This chair is a wonder to
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 40.75 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Lovely Antique Ornately Hand Carved Lion's Hairy Paw Leg Club Library Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian hand carved Library reading
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 30.12 in
Important Pair of Antique Thomas Chippendale Carved Claw & Ball Tub Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
library reading armchairs I have ever seen, they are circa 1860-1880, the legs are long and elegant, they
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 28.94 in W 28.75 in D 25.01 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading armchairs
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Liberty of London, Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
craftsmanship
They are of course library reading armchairs, they have a good straight back, oversized arms
Category
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 46.86 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in GB
but not so large as a full sized gentleman’s reading armchair, it is a nice decorative occasional
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.82 in W 20.28 in D 17.33 in
PAIR OF BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
part of a suite, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading armchairs and
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 39.77 in W 26.38 in D 34.65 in
Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
By Chesterfield, Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany & brass reading
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.75 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
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
Category
Antique 1880s Dutch Black Forest Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 44.3 in W 22.25 in D 12.21 in
Antique Black Forest Armchair or Reading Chair by Horrix with Perfect Upholstery
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive armchair with green upholstery.
This stunning chair is as strong and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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H 45.9 in W 27.1 in D 25.3 in
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
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Armchairs
Materials
Brass
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late Georgian mahogany library bergere with adjustable reading arm, the ribbed back, seat and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing room. Would be great as a reading armchair or a rocking chair
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
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
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
Located in GB
postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
These are the finest pair of library reading armchairs
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 29.34 in
Armchair UMI
Located in Kyiv, UA
your own way of interacting with UMI. The armchair is suitable for relaxation, reading, and even
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Reading Lounge Chair Upholstered in Leather with Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the graciousness of stingrays and their flying movement underwater this MAN-T lounge chair invites you to chill. The wings of this accent allow you to rest your book, iPa...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 41 in W 60 in D 46 in
Ziggy Armchair
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant and versatile lounge armchair superb for reading a book in complete relaxation, this
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pia Armchair
By Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the typical French bergère, Pia is a classic armchair with sinuous shapes and timeless
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
wood has aged into a warm honey tone color. rare piece with the reading table and the well kept all
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Hala Armchair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
handcrafted fabrics with a contemporary reading.
Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rope
Century Club Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
cushion, inviting you in for a long reading session. The contemporary armchair is completed by bronze
Category
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Colima Wood Armchair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima wood armchair is built with feather cushions, paper fabric and a charred wood
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rope
Telus Xl Armchair
By Midcentury Italian school
Located in MX
A modern armchair ideal for just relaxing, reading or taking a nap.
The woodwork is beautiful and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Danish Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing a classic piece from the golden age of Danish design, this 1950s upholstered armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Danish Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
. Ideal for a stylish reading corner or as a chic addition to your living room, this armchair promises to
Category
20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Restauration Armchairs, 1880
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our pretty French Restauration Armchair, crafted circa 1870-80. Adorned with intricate
Category
Antique 1880s French Restauration Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
1960s Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Step into the retro elegance of the 1960s with this Czech upholstered armchair. Dressed in a rich
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Danish Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
adding a touch of sophistication to your living space or as a cozy reading nook companion, this armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Linen Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of
Category
Vintage 1980s Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Gainsborough Lolling Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Franz Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Franz armchair by Collector
Materials: Fabric, leather.
Dimensions: W 80 x D 85 x H 86 cm x SH 45
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Franz Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Franz armchair by Collector
Materials: Structure and seat upholstered in Boho 04 fabric. Cushions
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Armchair UMI in wool fabric
Located in Kyiv, UA
your own way of interacting with UMI. The armchair is suitable for relaxation, reading, and even
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
British Colonial Mahogany & Caned Armchair
A low comfortable reading chair made out of Mahogany and
Category
20th Century Unknown British Colonial Armchairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wingback Library Reading Armchair & Ottoman by LEE INDUSTRIES
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chair:
41
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Coastal Rattan Fanback Armchair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Trenton, NJ
, making it an ideal spot for leisurely reading or enjoying a quiet moment of reflection.
The armchair
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Famed Black Metal Detailed Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The famed armchair harmoniously combines fabric with metal adding an impressionable air of quality
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Armchairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of stylish Mid-Century Modern armchairs that are upholstered in an attractive beige fabric and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Reclining Armchair in Walnut
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage armchair combines Mid-Century Modern style with quality materials and comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Colette Armchair by Memoir Essence
Located in Geneve, CH
Colette Armchair by Memoir Essence
Dimensions: D 82 x W 75 x H 75 cm.
Materials: Velvet PRS, satin
Category
2010s Portuguese Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Satin, Velvet, Lacquer
Echo Outdoor Armchair with Shade
By DING DONG
Located in Matosinhos, 13
home brought inside out in a hearted embrace. Whether reading a book or sharing a glass of wine with
Category
2010s Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Modern Reclining Bamboo Armchair
By Paul Frankl
Located in Trenton, NJ
adjustable reclining seat back, this lounge chair offers customizable comfort for lounging, reading, or
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
GROSFELD HOUSE Armchairs Carved Rosewood
By Grosfeld House
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Offering One Of
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Rosewood
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Reading Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the reading armchair you’re looking for. Each reading armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are many kinds of the reading armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A reading armchair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one reading armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Heal's and Biedermeier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Reading Armchair?
Prices for a reading armchair start at $920 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $2,875.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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