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Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
and braided canework in the 1960s. This type is known as the Library chair. The x- “frame” is
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Retro Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, a pair, India, 1952-1965 H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79 Meaning
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Teak

Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair.
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Late 20th Century Regency Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of library chairs originally made for the University of Punjab Library in Chandigarh in 1955
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1950s Indian Retro Library Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Retro Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
H 30.3 in W 19.7 in D 18.5 in
Set of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, set of four, India, 1952-1965 Measures: H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Library Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of a student desk and library chair from Chandigarh India circa late 1950s
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1950s Indian Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Teak

Set of 2, Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Set of two Library chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, originally designed in 1955 for University of Punjab
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1960s Indian Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Teak

Zebra Hide Blue Suede Mahogany English Georgian Style Wingback Library Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High quality custom-made English Georgian style mahogany wingback library chair with zebra hide
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Late 20th Century George III Retro Library Chair

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Mahogany, Suede, Zebra Hide

Pierre Jeanneret ‘Library’ chair, model no. PJ-SI-51-A, France/India, 1956
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
most celebrated furniture designs for the administrative buildings in the city. The Library chair
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1950s French Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in London, GB
Pierre Jeanneret chairs.
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Cane, Teak

Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
Set of 4 Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Pierre Jeanneret, Library Chair, circa 1959-1960
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Paris, FR
for the library of the University of Punjab, Chandigarh, India.
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Mid-20th Century Indian Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
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1960s Italian Retro Library Chair

Materials

Textile, Cherry

Stately Saddle Leather Lounge Library Chairs by Soft Line
Located in Lake Worth, FL
soft saddle leather lounge chairs by Soft Line Approximate measurements in inches 36" high at back
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1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather

2 Original Kreiss Collection Modern Nubby Linen Fabric Club Arm Library Chairs
By Kreiss
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Kreiss Collection nubby linen and Naugahyde oversized lounge chairs and ottoman. These come
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1990s Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Linen, Faux Leather

1 Dakota Jackson Library Dining Side Chair
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Pasadena, TX
Library chairs designed and made by Dakota Jackson. A classic, straightforward design in natural
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Late 20th Century American Retro Library Chair

Materials

Maple

1 Dakota Jackson Library Dining Side Chair
1 Dakota Jackson Library Dining Side Chair
H 32.75 in W 19.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Taylor King Beige Herringbone Rolled Arm Club Lounge Library Chair 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage club or lounge chair by Taylor King. Features flared rolled arms with turned legs and
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Late 20th Century Retro Library Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Vintage Taylor King Beige Floral Rolled Arm Club Lounge Library Chair & Ottoman
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Lynch Chair & Ottoman by Taylor King, #5316-01, 5316-00. featuring rolled arms with beige
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Late 20th Century Retro Library Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of English Tufted Edwardian Style Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
comfortable Library chair. Upholstered in a linen-blend.   
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Vintage Queen Anne Green Library Office Lounge Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of lovely vintage Queen Anne style library chairs. The chairs feature beautiful green
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Mid-20th Century American Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Mid Century Velvet Club Chair & Ottoman
Located in Winter Park, FL
lounge or library chair expertly reupholstered in good quality, hard-wearing performance fabric. Tight
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

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Velvet

Vintage French Leather Library Club Chair
Located in Elkton, MD
This Vintage French Leather Library Club Chair epitomizes the George IV style with its caramel
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Mid-20th Century Unknown George IV Retro Library Chair

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Leather, Wood

Pair Janus Wing Chairs with Ottomans by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
with a very classy look, perfect for the den or library. Chair measures 29 W x 33 D x 39.5 H inches
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Bankers "980" Oak Table Office Chair by Jasper
By Jasper Furniture Company
Located in Van Nuys, CA
libraries that they are often called “Library Chairs” in the United States.
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Mid-20th Century Retro Library Chair

Materials

Oak

1980s Ralph Lauren Style Large Tweed Library Castors Chair
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Baker Chippendale Mahogany Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture oversized wingback library, club or lounge chair. Features English
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Late 20th Century Chippendale Retro Library Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret Mid-Century Library Dining Chairs '4'
Located in London, GB
A set of four 'Library' dining chairs. Pierre Jeanneret, India, c1960s. Scarce and
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Mid-20th Century French Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Red Velvet & Walnut Highback Library Club Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Red velvet highback lounge chair. Features a high padded back and low arms over distressed walnut
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Restoration Hardware Leather Library or Lounge Chair Black Leather Brass Studs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reminiscent of chairs found in the great reading rooms of Europe, this pair of lounge chairs
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Brass

Wellington Hall Walnut Fauteuil Wingback Club Lounge Library Arm Chair 44"
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wellington Hall floral upholstered fauteuil armchair. Made of walnut featuring French styling with domed top with winged form, padded arms, serpentine accents and cabriole l...
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Late 20th Century French Provincial Retro Library Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Grafton Furniture French Art Deco Black Leather & Gold Library Club Lounge Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 20th Century / Early 21st Club chair by Grafton Furniture. Features a French Art Deco inspired
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Late 20th Century Retro Library Chair

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Leather, Giltwood

Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for E J VICTOR Approximate
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1980s Bohemian Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Solid Oak Post Modern Library Dining Chairs, Set of 9 Available
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of nine post modern french style library dining chairs made entirely out of solid oak. Made
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Oak

Danish Papa Bear Chair of Teak and Warm Yellow Wool, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Vintage Papa bear chair. High lounge and library chair designed and made by a Danish furniture
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wool, Teak

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
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather

Pair of Teak Leather Library Study Desk Chairs in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of stylish Bauhaus influenced Library desk chairs, in the manner of Tobia Scarpa. This
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Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Retro Library Chair

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Leather, Teak

English Porter's Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Exceptional comfort is the hallmark of this vintage English porter's chair. Such an elegant piece
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1960s English Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather

English Porter's Chair
English Porter's Chair
H 64 in W 32.5 in D 22 in
Mid-Century Modern Williams Furniture Corp Walnut Library Club Lounge Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid-Century Modern Williams Furniture Corp armchair. Made of walnut featuring turned slatted arms and red vinyl cushions. Williams Furniture Corp, a six generation furniture busin...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Industrial Brushed Steel Desk By Library Bureau Makers
By Library Bureau Makers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, industrial, brushed steek desk by Library Bureau Makers circa 1940's features a single
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Mid-20th Century American Industrial Retro Library Chair

Materials

Steel

Distinctive Caribbean Style Mahogany Cane Back Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mahogany cane back single chair with newly upholstered linen cushion. Perfect for living room
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1950s American Retro Library Chair

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Pair of Dark Green Upholstery Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of dark green lounge chairs feature a deep comfortable backset making them a perfect
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Italian modern wooden chairs with brown leather seating, 1970s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian modern wooden chairs with brown leather seating, 1970s Set of three chairs with square seat
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Metal

Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Easy Chair, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
or chair of choice for the sherry-in-the-library set, this style is now a fresh, elegant way to bring
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

SESC Pompeia Chair by Lina Bo Bardi , 2022, Marcenaria Baraúna
By Lina Bo Bardi
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
Bardi in 1986, this chair was designed for the library and dining room in the SESC Pompeia Cultural
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1980s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wood, Pine

Mid 20th Century Italian Otto Parzinger Campaign Maison Jansen Sling Chair
By Otto Parzinger
Located in Houston, TX
Step into the golden age of design with the Mid-20th Century Maison Jansen Campaign Chair, a true
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Mid-20th Century French Campaign Retro Library Chair

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Brass, Bronze, Steel

Prototype aluminum + leather Ate Van Appledoorn small chair, unique, 1960s
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade aluminum tubular and leather chair. the dimensions are smaller than a regular
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Brutalist Retro Library Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Swag Leg Chair 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
The "swag leg chair" by George Nelson dates back to 1958 - but would still be a perfect fit in any
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Danish Paul McCobb-Style Reupholstered Lounge / Accent Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful restored Mid-Century Modern Danish lounge / accent chair! It is a very unique piece with
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Hickory Chair Queen Anne Red Leather Nailhead Club Lounge Library Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair red leather library reading or desk armchair featuring Queen Anne styling
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Brutalist massive pine Tree chair, unique, 1950s Handmade, folk art
By José Zanine Caldas, Pierre Chapo
Located in Forest, BE
Very unique handmade with massive pine. Unusual chair. The overall is patinated and shows various
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Retro Library Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' Chair Designed for Chandigarh's High Court, 1959-60
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Authentic original unrestored Pierre Jeanneret 'Senat' chair finished in beautifully grained Teak
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

1965 Pair of Hans Wegner Johannes Hansen JH 507 Oak Dining Chairs from Harvard
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a copy of photographs of the library, showing these exact chairs in context, dated 1965 from when
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1960s Danish Modern Retro Library Chair

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Oak, Leather

Midcentury "Woven Branch" Rocking Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This incredibly unique rocking chair is made from intricately woven and fastened tree branches. it
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wood

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
leather Wingback library reading armchair by DeCoro Beautiful chair! Very comfortable. Approximate
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
H 40.5 in W 37 in D 36 in
Ultimate Lounge Chair by Eckart Muthesius
By Eckart Muthesius
Located in Munich, DE
sognot, charlotte perriand and ivan da silva bruhns. he also created the famous red lounge chair, that
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1980s German Art Deco Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather

Ultimate Lounge Chair by Eckart Muthesius
Ultimate Lounge Chair by Eckart Muthesius
H 37.41 in W 35.04 in D 42.52 in
Dunbar Janus Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
option. The chair's elegant design also makes it suitable for home offices, libraries, and even bedrooms
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Walnut

Reupholstered Mcm Lounge Chair Set in Cowhide
Located in Medina, OH
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair and ottoman set reupholstered in cowhide fabric. The laminate
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Cowhide, Laminate

Mid-Century Brown Leather Tufted Reclining Club Chair
Located in Plainview, NY
A Chesterfield style brown genuine leather Lazy boy reclining club chair. The classic and elegant
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Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Retro Library Chair

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Diego, CA
the danish cord. This chair is very comfortable and would make an amazing reading chair for a library
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Cord, Beech

French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
Located in Valby, 84
Rare brutalist wabi sabi side chair made in the mountains of France in the 1950’s in solid wood
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1950s French Brutalist Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wood

French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
French Wabi Sabi brutalist side chair 1950’s
H 33.47 in W 13.78 in D 14.77 in
Karl-Erik Ekselius - Oak lounge chair by JOC Sweden
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Oak lounge chair, and Ekselius´ version of the popular TV-chair from the 60´s. New cushions with a
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Library Chair

Materials

Wool, Oak

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Retro Library Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the retro library chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and hardwood, every retro library chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro library chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A retro library chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made retro library chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Pierre Jeanneret, Baker Furniture Company and Hickory Chair Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Retro Library Chair?

Prices for a retro library chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $332 and can go as high as $49,380, while the average can fetch as much as $2,350.