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Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
unique design function which is typical for Finn Juhl's furniture. Earlier on, the Reading Chair has only
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark. The Reading chair is one of Finn Juhl's more simple, yet elegant, pieces. The chair is
Category

2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
of a reading chair 70 years after the release of The Reading Chair, a typical Danish mid-century
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Suede, Ash

Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
of a reading chair 70 years after the release of The Reading Chair, a typical Danish mid-century
Category

2010s German Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Lolo Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Lounge Chair
Located in Guatemala, GU
very direct and strong gesture. This chair is ideal for reading a book or having a nap, you could
Category

2010s Guatemalan Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Arauto, Sculptural Marble and Steel Chair by Pedro Paulo Venzon, 2015
By Pedro Paulo Venzon
Located in Florianopolis, Santa Catarina
revival of minimalist elements, of lines and circles, spheres and voids. Chair or sculpture, it is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Marble, Steel

One of a Kind Sculptural 1990's Lounge Chair
Located in Weesp, NL
Introducing a Work of Art: The 1990's Lounge Chair Elevate your space with a true masterpiece of
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1990s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

One of a Kind Sculptural 1990's Lounge Chair
One of a Kind Sculptural 1990's Lounge Chair
H 26.19 in W 24.81 in D 42.52 in
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
Category

Early 20th Century Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Antique French Parlor Chairs Pair
Antique French Parlor Chairs Pair
H 36 in W 31 in D 26 in
Antique Parlor Chairs Art Nouveau Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Pair of Sculptural Antique Parlor Chairs
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Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Beaver Tail Chair in Ebonized Ash by Objects & Ideas
By Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Canadian studio Objects & Ideas' pond. Their movements inspired the Beaver Tail Chair, composed of
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2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Beaver Tail Chair in White Oak by Objects & Ideas
By Objects & Ideas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
the Canadian studio Objects & Ideas' pond. Their movements inspired the Beaver Tail Chair, composed of
Category

2010s Canadian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chair; Side Chair; Lobby Lounge Chair; Reading Chair; Space Age; Mid-Century Modern; Artist; Sculptor
Category

Vintage 1980s French Space Age Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish Cantilevered Chrome Sling Lounge Chairs
By Mostly Danish Furniture
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of chromed steel sculptural tubed framed cantilevered lounge chairs with brown canvas styled
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Walnut Slipper Chairs by Kroehler
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut slipper chairs designed by Kroehler in the United States, circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
This reclining lounge chair and ottoman by Ib Kofod-Larsen combines sexy lines, incredible comfort
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Midcentury Walnut Lounge Chairs by Kurt Ostervig for James Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
design where the user's comfort is prioritized. Each chair has a sculptural walnut frame where the
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Pierre Paulin for Artifort "Globe" Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Norwalk, CT
Paulin's Globe Chairs are celebrated for their organic, sculptural form, and these vintage pieces are no
Category

Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
cradle you. A terrific choice for a reading chair, for adding a sexy sculptural high design look to any
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Rare 'Ondine' Wingback Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1970, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, entryway or mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office chair, guest
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
great reading chair. Perfect for a sexy mountain lodge or cigar room. A successful executive's evening
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut

Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
to cradle you. A terrific choice for a reading chair, for adding a sexy sculptural, high design look
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century Modern Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Resell for Vatne Mobler, c1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with the iconic elegance of this vintage mid-century modern Falcon chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Beech

Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
By Erik Kirkegaard, Høng Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
hours at the desk or reading etc. The chairs have robust sculptural arms and frames and black leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather, Walnut

Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
Leather Erik Kirkegaard Chair, 1950
H 32.68 in W 24.81 in D 20.87 in
Cassina Revers chairs, Andrea Branzi, 5 available in brown, 1993
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Andrea Branzi 'Revers' Post-Modern Chairs for Cassina, 1993, Set of Six, Signed
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional
Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of 8 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Bird Tulip Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s Model FK6725
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in London, GB
. This chair's most striking feature is its distinctive, sculptural form, which is reminiscent of a
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Lounge Chair with Sculptural Armrests and Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, beech, fabric, Denmark, 1940s Lounge chair with sculptural armrests made in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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

Wooden Sculptural Floor Lamp Ebonized Bamboo and Resin Shade
Located in Miami, FL
reading lamp, would look wonderful next to a sofa or lounge chair. Place it in a home office for extra
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bamboo, Resin, Wood

1970s Substantial White, Grey, Black, Pink Marble Coffee Table, sculptural Base
By Angelo Mangiarotti
Located in Basel, BS
coffee table where kids can pull up their kids chairs to use with the table, as a writing or reading
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble

Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
By Kurt Olsen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in London, GB
Classic Scandinavian mid-century elbow/desk or occasional chair by Kurt Olsen. Designed by Olsen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

 Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
 Kurt Olsen Leather Chair
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 17.72 in
Memory Chair by Objects of Common Interest
By Objects of Common Interest
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
abstract realm enriched with layers of conceptual readings: moments of unfamiliar simplicity, sculptural
Category

2010s Stools

Materials

Marble, Metal

Tube Chair by Objects of Common Interest
By Objects of Common Interest
Located in Pireaus-Athens, Greece
abstract realm enriched with layers of conceptual readings: moments of unfamiliar simplicity, sculptural
Category

2010s Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Tube Chair by Objects of Common Interest
Tube Chair by Objects of Common Interest
H 47.64 in W 57.09 in D 15.75 in
"Oyster" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Artifort F157 "Oyster" chair designed by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) for Artifort in 1970S
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

"Oyster" Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Artifort F157 "OYSTER" chair designed by Pierre Paulin (1927-2009) for Artifort in 1970S
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Tage Poulsen Pine & Rush Seat Lounge Chairs, c. 1970's
By Tage Poulsen
Located in Norwalk, CT
fireplace, placed in a reading nook, or gracing a sunlit corner, these Tage Poulsen lounge chairs promise
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rush, Pine

Nautilus Floor Lamp in Brass and Copper by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
highly sculptural element to the room. It stands 44 inches high made of hand-forged bronze, patinated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Copper

Nautilus Floor Lamp in Bronze by Christopher Kreiling
Located in Los Angeles, CA
highly sculptural element to the room. It stands 44 inches high made of hand-forged bronze, patinated
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Nautilus Floor Lamp in Nickel Plated Brass by Christopher Kreiling
By Christopher Kreiling Studio
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nautilus Floor Lamp is a unique alternative to a reading lamp and works well next to a sofa or lounge chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

RESTORED ANTiQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR + WRITING SLOPE
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
chair looks wonderful in any setting. The front line of timber is very sculptural and flows
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Space Age Vintage Freestanding Armchairs Quartett Set of Four Green Ash 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
dining chairs from green stained ash in sculptural shape with original yellow structured textile fabric
Category

Late 20th Century European Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Japanese inspired mid-century Teak Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
room or place it next to your favorite chair as a reading light. It pairs well next to a credenza or in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Japanese inspired mid-century Walnut Floor Lamp
Located in Ventura, CA
room or place it next to your favorite chair as a reading light. It pairs well next to a credenza or in
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

1980s Adjustable Loveseat Turquoise Leather by Walter Leeman for Sormani, Italy
By Walter Leeman, Sormani
Located in Arosio, IT
chair. It can be used as sculptural piece in the living room, at the entrance of a home or in the
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Steel

Mid-century lucite Floor Lamp by Harco Loor, the Netherlands, 1980's
By Harco Loor 1
Located in DE MEERN, NL
corner to illuminate neglected spaces or position it next to your favorite reading chair for a cozy nook
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Acrylic, Plexiglass, Lucite

Hug Armchair by Fred Rigby Studio
Located in Geneve, CH
boucle wool weave by Dedar Milano. Whether used as a stand alone reading chair or paired alongside a
Category

2010s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Hug Armchair by Fred Rigby Studio
Hug Armchair by Fred Rigby Studio
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Dakota Jackson French Art Deco Postmodern Mahogany Executive Partners Desk 96"
By Dakota Jackson
Located in Dayton, OH
722 side chairs and 154 arm chairs for main reading rooms, and 165 upholstered armchairs for the
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Stainless Steel

Italian 19th Century Carved Walnut Cassone Chest with Putti and Winged Dragons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. Anne to the Virgin Mary. A cassone was largely immovable. In a culture where chairs were reserved for
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Cabinets

Materials

Walnut

Original 1960s Vintage Verner Panton Cone Chair, Denmark
By Verner Panton
Located in Denver, CO
which has proven timeless. Highly sculptural from all angles, the chair functions brilliantly as a
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vitra Organic Chair in Salt 'n Pepper by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen, 1940
By Vitra, Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
comfortable reading chair, was developed in several versions for the 1940 ‘Organic Design in Home Furnishings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Upholstered Lounge Chair by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Cambridge, MA
A generously sized lounge chair by Heywood Wakefield, circa 1950s. Featuring a Modernist sculptural
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Maple

Vitra Organic Chair in Rock Credo and Oak by Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen
By Vitra, Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
comfortable reading chair – was developed in several versions for the 1940 organic design in Home Furnishings
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Walnut Base with Sheepskin, Nougat
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Natural Oak with Sheepskin, White
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Knitting Lounge Chair, Dark Oak with Sheepskin, Dark Brown
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Stanley Floor Lamp in Bass with Black Details
By Delightfull
Located in New York, NY
sculptural shape, this gleaming nickel plated lamp will make you want to curl up with a book in your reading
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Brass

Stanley Floor Lamp in Bass with Black Details
Stanley Floor Lamp in Bass with Black Details
H 70.87 in W 51.19 in D 39.38 in
Knitting Lounge Chair, Natural Oak, Dakar 0250 'Grey Aniline Leather'
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Knitting Chair affirmed Kofod-Larsen’s reputation as a master of proportion and unexpected, sculptural form
Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of sculptural Italian lounges chairs. Fully restored to their original integrity
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Walnut

Set of Sculptural Italian Reading Lounges in Mohair, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of sculptural Italian lounges chairs. Fully restored to their original integrity
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

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Sculptural Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic sculptural reading chair available at 1stDibs. A sculptural reading chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a sculptural reading chair, we have 96 options in-stock, while there are 27 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a sculptural reading chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A sculptural reading chair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made sculptural reading chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.

How Much is a Sculptural Reading Chair?

Prices for a sculptural reading chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $10 and can go as high as $64,850, while the average can fetch as much as $4,150.

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.

Questions About Sculptural 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.