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Why is it called a cockfighting chair?
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Cockfighting chairs were referred to as such because they were often included in drawings of cockfights. For a while they were thought to be designed for cockfighting, but they were truly designed as a reading chair. Shop a collection of vintage cockfighting chairs 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
Category
Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany, Walnut
$7,680 Sale Price
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Georgian Style Tufted Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Victorian Style Tufted Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair with pleated deep button back
Category
20th Century Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Category
Early 20th Century English Georgian 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
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 . Frame appears to
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Fine Antique 1830 William iv Cockfighting Brown Leather Chair Original Castors
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Cockfighting armchair.
This really is an exquisite armchair, it is pure art furniture from every angle, the
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
