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What is a lolling chair?
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A lolling chair refers to an upholstered chair with a high-back designed for the user to recline in a relaxed posture, known as “lolling”. The chair first started gaining popularity in the early 19th century. You can shop a collection of antique lolling chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair,
Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,600 Sale Price
44% Off
English Georgian Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, 1770
Located in Kenilworth, IL
English Georgian mahogany lolling chair upholstered with saddle brown leather. The upholstered back
Category
Antique 1770s English Georgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
$6,400 Sale Price
28% Off
Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of English mahogany serpentine back lolling chairs with squared tampered splayed legs and
Category
Antique 1780s English George III Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery
Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of English lolling chairs with noteworthy carved and turned oak frames, circa 1870s. Custom
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Compatible Pair Of Mahogany Leather Upholstered Lolling Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of vintage Lolling chairs featuring a luxurious deep button-tufted leather upholstery in a
Category
Early 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Massachusetts Martha Washington lolling chair, c. 1785
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Upholstered Martha Washington lolling chair with serpentine crest rail. The chair frame is mahogany
Category
Antique Late 18th Century American American Classical Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
