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What is a cockfighting chair?
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A cockfighting chair, also known as a reading chair, is designed for the seater to be facing the back of the chair. The chair is curved inward toward the back so that the seater can face the desk while resting their arms at the yoke. These chairs were often depicted in illustrations of cockfights, hence the name, but were used in libraries for reading. You’ll find a selection of cockfighting chairs and other antique furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Walnut & Mahogany Cockfighting Chair
Located in Huntington, NY
Victorian walnut & Mahogany cockfighting chair
Circa 1875, atrributed to Wright and Mansfield
The Chair frame & legs made of walnut, its backrest with a ratchetting Mahogan...
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
$6,240 Sale Price
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English Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Cockfighting Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Victorian Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair with pleated deep button back and arms.
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Rosewood Prayer or "Cockfighting" Chair by M. Hayat & Bros
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A striking example of Mid-Century Modern design with a Brutalist edge, this three-legged chair (often referred to as a prayer, smoking, or cockfighting chair) was crafted by the reno...
Category
Mid-20th Century Pakistani Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair
Located in Solebury, PA
An exquisite 18th-century George II walnut cockfighting chair, characterized by its sculpted seat and back, is upholstered in opulent red leather and adorned with decorative brass na...
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Chairs
Materials
Brass
Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome vintage Rustic distressed maple cockfighting, betting, or sporting chair with tri-leg base & twisted rope wrapped details.
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rope, Maple
Early 20th Century "Captains" Cockfighting Tub Chair Brass Inlaid with Cane Seat
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Early 20th century cane seat cockfighting / tub / captains chair Louis XVI style .
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
