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Victorian Reclining Chair

Victorian Tufted Leather Reclining Easy Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian tufted black leather adjustable reclining easy chair with footrest
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

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Leather

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
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Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in New York, NY
With dyed leather seat.
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Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

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
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Antique 1830s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Reclining Library Armchair
Reclining Library Armchair
H 41 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
Mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century french mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
allow the chair to recline when pushed at the same time, the mechanism allowing several choices of
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Hand Dyed Leather Reclining Chair by Foota Patent Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Victorian leather reclining armchair by Foots Patent Chairs. Having a reclining back
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

British Victorian Colonial Formed Bamboo & Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Exquisite indoor or outdoor reclining chair suited to both period and modern home settings. Featuring
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

English Victorian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian (2nd Quarter 19th Century) mahogany reclining adjustable arm chair with foot rest
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

English Victorian Mahogany Arm Chair
English Victorian Mahogany Arm Chair
H 47.5 in W 26.75 in D 33 in
English 19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Recliner
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare 19th century English mahogany reclining high back arm chair with floral upholstery and under
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Fine Early Victorian Walnut & Cane Folding Travel Steamer Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sittingbourne, GB
London to the exotic shores of distant lands, Victorian adventurers reclined in comfort, regaling each
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Antique Victorian Mahogany Painted Hunzinger Barley Twist Arm Chair Ball & Claw
By George Hunzinger
Located in Dayton, OH
"Late Victorian Hunzinger Arm Chair. Made from Mahogany with a barley twisted frame featuring
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany, Paint

RARE ORIGINAL REGENCY X FRAMED RECLINING BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Reclining brown leather Chesterfield tufted armchair that has been fully restored What a chair! I have
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Antique 1810s British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

Antique Lion Griffon Carved Italian 1860 Monks Settle Bench Internal Storage
Located in GB
furniture; they are constructed of elaborately carved figures. The framework of Brustolon's chairs, side
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Antique 1860s Italian High Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

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Pair of English Green Leather Turn of the Century Tufted Slipper Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of exquisite turn of the century English green tufted leather slipper chairs. This pair of English slipper chairs from the early 20th century features a green color tufted lea...
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Early 20th Century English Slipper Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Victorian Rosewood Bookcase
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn4215 A Victorian rosewood bookcase of diminutive proportions, having moulded outswept cornice above a pair of glazed doors enclosing height adjustable shelves and fitted with origi...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Bookcases

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Rosewood

Victorian Rosewood Bookcase
Victorian Rosewood Bookcase
H 86.62 in W 43.71 in D 14.18 in
Lovely Restored Victorian Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Chaise Lounge Daybed
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Victorian hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield chaise lounge daybed A very good looking well made and exception...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

17th Century Italian Baroque Lacquered Spruce Religious Furniture 1600
Located in Roma, RM
This monumental piece of furniture, of Veneto-Alto Veneto provenance, made entirely of lacquered fir wood. Full seventeenth century (ca. 1650) is presented as an imposing double-bodi...
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Antique 17th Century Italian Baroque Bookcases

Materials

Spruce

Small Restored Chesterfield Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored Victorian circa 1880 hand dyed Chesterfield two-seat sofa with fully buttoned base A very good looking piece, rare to ...
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Custom Made Model 54 Mohair Velvet Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar Design Model 54 lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and hand-made at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. The 54 chair is available...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

19th Century Georgian Leather and Mahogany Wingback Chair
By Lamb of Manchester
Located in Bournemouth, GB
This is a stunning quality 19th Century Georgian Style Gentleman's Library Chair, made by one of England's finest furniture makers of the Victorian period - Lamb's of Manchester. The...
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Antique 1880s English George III Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Howard George Smith Signature Scroll Arm Style Brown Leather Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this sublime large pair of fully restored Howard George Smith style Signature Scroll Arm cigar brown leather armchairs with oversized feather fille...
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20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Ebonized Eastlake Games Table
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized Eastlake games table.
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Ebonized Eastlake Games Table
Ebonized Eastlake Games Table
H 29.25 in W 36 in D 17.75 in
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
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Antique 1810s English Regency Wingback Chairs

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Hardwood, Leather

PAIR OF ANTIQUE WILLIAM MORRIS WiNGBACK ARMCHAIRS HAND DYED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER
By Chesterfield, William Morris (English)
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of William Morris style fully restored vintage wingback armchairs in Whisky brown leather...
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Regency Mahogany 2 Pedestal Dining Table
Located in New York, NY
Regency Mahogany 2 Pedestal Dining Table With clips , table tightened , touched up & waxed
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Dining Room Tables

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Brass

Regency Mahogany 2 Pedestal Dining Table
Regency Mahogany 2 Pedestal Dining Table
H 28 in W 47.5 in D 74.25 in
RARE & STUNNING ViNTAGE GEORGE SMITH KILIM UPHOLSTERED HOWARD & SON'S SOFA
By Howard and Sons, George Smith
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this sublime original George Smith signature collection standard arm two-seat sofa upholstered with Aztec Ki...
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20th Century English Kilim Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Fully Restored Recliner Chaise Lounge CIR 1860 Victorian Brown Leather Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored Victorian reclining chaise lounge armchair A very good looking well made and exceptionally comfortable piece. This ch...
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Antique 1860s English Early Victorian Chaise Longues

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Leather

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned green leather backs and seats with brass studded edges. The solid mahogany framed standing on square leg...
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Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Victorian Whisky Brown Leather Restored Chesterfield Sofa Chaise Lounge
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this very rare fully restored Chesterfield tufted sofa chaise lounge in whiskey brown leather. A very rare example, I have never seen this back before, i...
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather

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19th Century English Oak and Leather Reclining Back Chair
Located in Miami, FL
English oak and black leather reclining back chair, peg construction throughout.
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Scottish Barber's Chairs by Lorimer & Moyes
Located in Woodbury, CT
We love these chairs for their unusual sculptural form, reclining backs and original brass and
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Antique 19th Century Scottish Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Campaign Chair Alderman Mahogany - circa 1850
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Reclining Victorian campaign chair, circa 1850 with winding mechanism and extending foot rest
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Antique Mid-18th Century Furniture

Materials

Wood

Victorian Eastlake Reclining Chair, Carved Wood & Upholstered
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century Victorian Eastlake Reclining chair carved wood & upholstered.
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20th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

French Victorian Period Fruitwood Faux Bamboo Reclining Armchair, circa 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
This metamorphic chair is operated by a brass lever at its side and converts from an upright seated
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Antique 1870s French Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Antique 1883 DB Hartley American Walnut Carved Reclining Victorian Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
An American late 19th century walnut reclining armchair by the Hartley Reclining Chair Company of
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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid-19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Desk Chair, Victorian Captain's Armchair, Oak, Windsor, circa 1890
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique desk chair, a rotating and reclining Victorian captain's armchair in oak. A
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid-19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair, circa 1860. We are
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Antique Mid-19th Century French High Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

20th Century English Victorian Reclining Leather Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique leather reclining chair by J Foot & Sons Ltd. The chair remains
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Armchairs

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Leather, Oak

19th Century English Oak Adjustable Maroon Buttoned Leather Barbers Chair
Located in Lowestoft, GB
Here we have a late Victorian maroon leather and carved oak adjustable barber’s chair, the leather
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Extraordinary Barber's Chair by Ernest Koken
By Ernest Koken
Located in Danville, CA
upholstery. The chair swivels, is height adjustable, and fully reclines.
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Victorian Gentlemen’s Reclining Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
This extremely good looking and comfortable Victorian gentlemen’s leather armchair features an
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Koken Restored Hydraulic Oak, Leather & Nickel Footed Barber Chair
By Koken Manufacturing Co.
Located in Big Flats, NY
An antique and restored swivel, reclining and footed barber chair by Koken Barber Supply Co., St
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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Copper, Nickel

A Victorian Iron and Chainmail Reclining Armchair
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An amazing Mid-Victorian iron and chainmail reclining armchair. When reclined chair measures 56
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

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Iron

Important Museum Quality Antique Victorian Hand Carved Lion Reclining Armchair
By Thomas Hope, Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
, antique Victorian library reading recliner armchair with new hand dyed Thomas Chippendale floating button
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Antique 1860s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

English Mahogany and Leather Reclining Metamorphic Campaign Chair, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
, then unhooking the leather under the chair bottom, unscrewing the left knob on the reclining bar and
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Rare circa 1850 Solid English Oak Leather Adjustable Barbers Chair Reclining
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare circa 850 English oak barbers chair with oxblood
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Antique Late 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Carved Walnut Reclining Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a superb English carved walnut reclining chair, circa 1880. Beautifully carved wing
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Swedish Leather and Brass Reclining Armchair and Stool
Located in London, GB
This very stylish, functional and comfortable reclining leather armchair with matching footstool
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Restored J Foot & Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By J Foot & Son, Chesterfield
Located in GB
chair or chair couch, it reclines, has a footrest with two scissor sections, the arms retract, it has
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique English Early Victorian Walnut & Leather Buttoned Armchair, c1847
Located in Batley, GB
An early Victorian walnut and leather armchair. The chair seat lifts up from the back and hinges
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Oak Morris Figural Lion Head Gentlemans Parlor Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Late 19th century Victorian armchair. The Morris chair was known for its unique staged reclining
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Antique Victorian Mahogany Sofa Chaise Longue Settee, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a gorgeous English antique Victorian chaise longue which dates from circa 1860. This sofa
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Antique 1860s English Victorian Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Antique Victorian French Walnut Chaise Longue c.1860
Located in London, GB
This is a fantastic antique Victorian chaise longue, circa 1860 in date. It has beautiful hand
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Antique 19th Century French Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Garden Chair, Cast Iron, Traditional, English, Seat, Mid-20th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a heavy, vintage garden chair in cast iron, a traditional foundry cast English seat dating
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Mid-20th Century English Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Antique Hand Carved Dutch Circa 1860 Monks Settle Bench with Internal Storage
Located in GB
furniture; they are constructed of elaborately carved figures. The framework of Brustolon's chairs, side
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Antique 1860s Danish High Victorian Benches

Materials

Oak

Victorian Low Back Reclining Chair
Located in New York, NY
A small Victorian low back reclining chair. Upholstered in original velvet with a needle point
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20th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Victorian Low Back Reclining Chair
Victorian Low Back Reclining Chair
H 26 in W 18 in D 28.5 in
Cevedra Sheldon Walnut, Cane & Cast Iron Rolling Chaise Lounge Chair, C. 1876
By Marks Adjustable Chair Company, Cavedra B. Sheldon
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Adjustable Walnut and Black Iron Chaise Lounge Chair designed by Cevedra Sheldon for Marks
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Antique 19th Century American Late Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique American Victorian Wicker Boardwalk Wheelchair Chair Medical Carriage
Located in Dayton, OH
"Antique Victorian boardwalk wheel chair / stroller / carriage. Made of wicker featuring rounded
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Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

19th Century William IV Suede Reclining Armchair
Located in London, GB
This is a rare antique William IV mahogany framed reclining library armchair, circa 1830 in date
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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Mahogany

19th Century William IV Suede Reclining Armchair
19th Century William IV Suede Reclining Armchair
H 38.59 in W 26.38 in D 39.38 in
Restored J Foot & Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By Chesterfield, J Foot & Son
Located in GB
chair or chair couch, it reclines, has a footrest with two scissor sections, the arms retract, it has
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Chaise Lounge, Victorian Loveseat, Vintage Settee, Scotland, 1870, B1528
Located in Vancouver, BC
longue can refer to any  long reclining chair; even an outdoor chair such as a deckchair.  A literal
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Antique 1870s Scottish Victorian Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Antique F Parker & Sons Ltd Claw & Ball Chesterfield Brown Leather Bench Stool
By William Parker
Located in GB
370,000 chairs produced over the next 38 years. The Recliner Chair was introduced in 1966. For details of
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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Stools

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Art Deco Sleeper Armchair with Fabric Attributed to William Morris, circa 1920
By William Morris (English)
Located in Los Angeles, CA
curvaceous arms with dual practicality of unfolding into a fully supine recliner. This convertible lounge
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Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Jas Shoolbred Morris & Co Style a Pair of Aesthetic Movement Reclining Armchairs
By Jas Shoolbred & Co., Morris & Co., Philip Webb
Located in London, GB
Movement adjustable reclining armchairs. Professionally reupholstered in a Morris and Co style floral
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Antique 1890s English Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Reclining Folding Carpet Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique Oriental carpet adjustable recliner with original hardware and footrest. Folds easily
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Antique 19th Century Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Victorian Reading/Reclining Chair
By J Foot & Son
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic reading/reclining winged armchair by Foot's of Londen. Very good quality with brass
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Antique 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Reading/Reclining Chair
19th Century Victorian Reading/Reclining Chair
H 48.04 in W 27.56 in D 33.08 in
Victorian Morris & Co. Style Reclining Chair attributed to James Schoolbred & Co
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Late Victorian Morris & Co. style reclining chair attributed to James Schoolbred & Co. c1890
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Early 20th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Oak Reclining Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A oak reclining armchair. The frame has an upholstered arm, seat, backrest and leg support
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Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Oak Reclining Chair
Oak Reclining Chair
H 52.37 in W 26.78 in D 27.17 in
William IV/Early Victorian Reclining Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A great chair to take a snooze in. The back and tuck-a-way foot stool are both adjustable in
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Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany And Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th Century Mahogany and Leather reclining chair
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Lounge Chairs

Mahogany And Leather Reclining Chair
Mahogany And Leather Reclining Chair
H 42.52 in W 29.93 in D 40.56 in
Victorian French Walnut Drop End Bed Daybed
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A stunning Victorian French walnut reclining drop end daybed with scrolling outswept ends to
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Original Antique Morris Reclining Chair with Reversible Leather and Velvet Seat
By William Morris American
Located in Alhambra, CA
Original Morris reclining armchair, circa 1910s. This chair is a beautiful example of Victorian
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Vintage 1910s American Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Velvet, Oak

Victorian Walnut Reading Chair
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian walnut reading chair with a reclining adjustable back . The upholstered back
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Victorian Walnut Reading Chair
Victorian Walnut Reading Chair
H 39 in W 24 in D 25 in
Walnut Victorian Eastlake Recamier, c.1870.
Located in Providence, RI
its view. I.e. the structural members supporting the reclining back, the pronounced hoof feet, and the
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Antique 19th Century American Eastlake Chaise Longues

Victorian Eastlake Recamier of Neoclassical form, New York
Located in Providence, RI
its view. I.e. the structural members supporting the reclining back, the pronounced hoof feet, and the
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Antique 19th Century American Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Unusual 19th Century French Pink Upholstered Spoon Back Armchair, circa 1870
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
seat and back with an innovative sprung reclining motion when pressure is applied, to a tasseled base
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Antique 1870s French High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Antique Oak Morris Reclining Chair, Quarter Sawn Oak
Located in Crockett, CA
Nice antique quarter-sawn oak Morris chair with press carved front frame and turned spindles. The
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs

High Back Antique Oak Morris Reclining Chair, Claw Feet
Located in Crockett, CA
Antique turn of the century solid oak high back Morris chair with four adjustable positions. This
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ebonized & Upholstered Philip Webb for Morris & Co Reclining Armchair circa 1875
By Philip Webb
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The ebonized Morris & Co style reclining armchair, made after a design by Philip Speakman Webb, the
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Antique 1870s English Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Cotton, Beech

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Victorian Reclining Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal victorian reclining chair for your home. A victorian reclining chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect victorian reclining chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A victorian reclining chair, designed in the Victorian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Victorian Reclining Chair?

Prices for a victorian reclining chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $600 and can go as high as $7,786, while the average can fetch as much as $2,545.

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 Victorian Reclining Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    A recliner chair is an armchair that moves in such a way that a user can sit with their feet elevated. Usually controlled by a button or lever, the recliner mechanism simultaneously raises the footrest and tilts the backrest. Sofas, loveseats and sectionals may also include recliner functionality. Find a range of recliner chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    In 1928, a patent was issued to two American cousins, Edward Knabush and Edwin Shoemaker, which trademarked the design of a reclining wooden bench. This patent would later go on to become La-Z-Boy. Shop a collection of reclining furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023
    What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.