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Victorian leather easy library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
Victorian leather easy chair
This Victorian leather easy chair was made circa 1885.
The deep
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut library chair having been newly reupholstered in a quality
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
This rare Victorian mahogany reclining library chair was made circa 1840.
The mahogany frame
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Pair of Victorian Lion & Shamrock Carved His & Hers Oak Library Chairs
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb pair of Victorian his and hers library chairs, circa 1870, the gentleman’s armchair with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 36.62 in W 26.78 in D 36.23 in
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Balloon Back Mahogany Library Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs. Listing features
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 34.5 in W 17.5 in D 20 in
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
We are is delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Mid Victorian metamorphic library steps
Category
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Unusual Set of 8 Antique Victorian Quality Carved Mahogany Library/Dining Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual set of 8 antique Victorian quality carved mahogany library/dining chairs having a quality
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Other
H 35.04 in W 20.87 in D 18.9 in
Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops of the hand rests
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 44 in W 26.5 in D 32 in
Reclining Library Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1830
Antique frame, reupholstered in de Le Cuona wool / linen blend.
27"w x 30.5”d x 41”h x 16”seat
Ref. CHAIR1221
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
best-looking chair I have ever seen and certainly the most decorative library steps. The design is
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.82 in W 24.22 in D 23.04 in
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
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Library Chair, England Circa 1840
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The mahogany frame showing a button tufted backrest and open armrests above a sprung seat, raised on turned front supports and splayed rear supports fitted with brass castors.
(Dear...
Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair Of 19th Century Rosewood Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An Exceptional Quality Pair Of Mid 19th Century, Victorian Period, Rosewood Library Armchairs Of
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
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
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 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
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Stunning Vintage Hardwood Bergere Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in GB
decorative library armchair which metamorphosises into a library steps. The chair has the original patinated
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.85 in W 21.46 in D 26.38 in
Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in GB
library armchair which metamorphosizes into a library steps. The chair has the original patinated seat and
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.45 in W 23.43 in D 23.63 in
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 34.65 in W 21.46 in D 22.25 in
SUBLIME PAIR OF ANTIQUE VICTORiAN THOMAS CHIPPENDALE ORNATELY CARVED SIDE CHAIRS
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
Victorian hand carved Thomas Chippendale style side chairs in heavy mahogany circa 1880
Please note the
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood
H 37.8 in W 21.86 in D 24.81 in
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.45 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 23.63 in
20th Set of One Bench and Four Victorian Chairs, Wood and Rattan
Located in Miami, FL
Antique 19th century English Victorian balloon back mahogany library side chairs.
Listing
Category
Antique 19th Century European Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Oak Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His & Hers Throne Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible Late19th Century to Early 20th Century Victorian or Gothic Revival Ecclesiastical His
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Gothic Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Paint
H 67 in W 25 in D 27 in
Pair William IV or Early Victorian Club Chairs, Style of Howard & Sons
Located in Pasadena, CA
chairs would add an English country house aesthetic to any setting--especially a library or study or
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Victorian Walnut Library Step
Located in Garnerville, NY
Elegant Victorian walnut fold out library step. The compact way of getting to those hard to reach
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Ladders
Materials
Steel, Iron
Antique Victorian Library Armchair
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A late 19th, early 20th century leather club arm chair, with scroll-over back and arms upholstered
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Sublime Pair of Howard & Son's William Morris Walnut Framed Wingback Armchairs
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
stamped Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street, William Morris style wingback armchairs with removable
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 42.33 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 in
Pair of Antique Victorian Carved Black Lacquered Library Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Pair of antique 19th century Victorian carved black lacquered library chairs, with lovely carved
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
history of the chair is still pretty cool as its popularity remained clear up to Victorian times. We would
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rope, Maple
H 32 in W 17 in D 21.5 in
Victorian mahogany and leather spindle back library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is an exceptional Victorian armchair with solid mahogany frame and tan leather cushions. Great
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Victorian high-backed chair with beautifully carved and detailed mahogany back splat, legs
Category
Antique 19th Century Scottish Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Reupholstered Antique English Victorian Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A large Victorian late 19th century Library chair, newly re upholstered in Velvet. The new fabric
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Victorian Hand Dyed Leather Library Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality Victorian hand dyed leather library armchair, having a nicely shaped
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Leather
2 Antique Victorian Pierced Carved Walnut Upholstered Library Parlor Club Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
2 impressive Victorian era library, club or parlor arm chairs and ottomans. Made from mahogany with
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 28 in
Late 1800s Hand Carved Solid Walnut Ladies Desk Chair with Perfect Upholstery
Located in Lisse, NL
Exceptional design and highly stylish antique office chair.
This remarkable antique chair from the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass
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H 30.3 in W 23.2 in D 19.3 in
FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs with a
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 20.28 in
Antique Victorian Eastlake Walnut Spoon Back Parlor Library Accent Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian Eastlake spoon back armchair. Made of walnut featuring serpentine form with low
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Eastlake Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 41 in W 25 in D 35 in
FOR RESTORATION REUPHOLSTERY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1870 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 36.23 in
FULLY RESTORED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN LIBRARY ARMCHAiR MULBERRY VELVET UPHOLSTERY
By Mulberry, Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored William & Mary style, Antique Victorian Chesterfield armchair upholstered with Mulberry aqua green
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 33.67 in W 27.96 in D 31.7 in
From The Oxford Library 19th Century Library Tub Chair Red Leather & Brass Studs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
19th century Red Leather Library Tub Chair With Brass Stud Detailing & Reeded Front Legs from the
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 24.02 in D 18.51 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
Very Rare Fully Restored Howard & Son's Walnut Wingback Armchair Regency Stripe
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
exceptionally rare original Victorian Howard & Son’s Berners street fully restored wingback armchair
Please
Category
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 45.87 in W 31.7 in D 32.88 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
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
Stunning Show Framed Early 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
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 27.37 in D 32.09 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
19th Century Mahogany Library Chairs on Castors, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Mahogany Carters adjustable Reading table
By John Carter
Located in Dereham, GB
over bed, but also library chair
Table Height : 72 cm to 103cm
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Gillows of Lancaster Walnut & Leather Upholstered Library Arm Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A 19th century Gillows of Lancaster walnut and leather upholstered library arm chair, with
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 37 in W 19 in D 26 in
Antique Library Armchair, 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
An unusual and super comfortable, late Victorian library armchair.
The armchair has a wonderful
Category
Antique 1880s British Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather
PAIR OF ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIRS FOR REUPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
, original pair of Victorian Mahogany framed Howard & Son’s Bridgewater model, Berners street armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 36.23 in
Important Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Walnut
H 27.17 in W 86.62 in D 36.42 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
1954 they advertised as 'Makers of Howard Chairs and Sofas'.
In 1967 the owners of Lenygon and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
RARE ORIGINAL ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SONS BRIDGEWATER ARMCHAIR WITH KILIM UPHOLSTERY
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Howard and Son's armchairs and sofas listed under my other items.
This is a rare chair, it is the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 37.8 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S ARMCHAIRS FOR UPHOLSTERY RESTORATION
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in GB
London. All the original padding is present, they are super comfortable
The chairs are totally original
Category
Antique 1880s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.44 in W 34.65 in D 37.8 in
Unrestored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Chesterfield Sofa Inc Ticking Fabric
By Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer very rare, original Victorian circa 1860 Howard & Son’s Chesterfield sofa
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Sofas
Materials
Hardwood
H 24.61 in W 86.62 in D 38.59 in
Fine Victorian Howard & Son's Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard and Sons, Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in GB
authentic Victorian look, we then had new feather filled seat cushions made and it was off to the leather
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Materials
Leather
H 34.06 in W 76.58 in D 41.34 in
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Victorian Library Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the victorian library chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A victorian library chair — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer victorian library chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A victorian library chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made victorian library chair over the years, but those crafted by Howard & Sons Ltd, Gillows of Lancaster & London and Grand Rapids Furniture Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Victorian Library Chair?
Prices for a victorian library chair start at $400 and top out at $35,426 with the average selling for $2,828.
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