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Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Located in New York, NY
This elegant Reclining Chair Louis XIV is a stunning example of 17th Century French country
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18th Century Louis XIV Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
Rare Reclining Chair Louis XIV
H 45.5 in W 27 in D 41 in
1820s Antique Walnut Reclining Chair, Italy
Located in New York, NY
A unique treasure from France, this Italian chair features a wonderful wavy backrest and an
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1820s Italian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Walnut

1820s Antique Walnut Reclining Chair, Italy
1820s Antique Walnut Reclining Chair, Italy
H 40.75 in W 30.75 in D 33.5 in
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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19th Century English Victorian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Leather

French Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Reclining lounge chair with fold-out ottoman, newly upholstered, frame in bleached ash, France
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1650s French Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Ash, Ultrasuede

Antique French Reclining Lounge Chair
French Reclining Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 36 in
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
By Robert Daws
Located in Dereham, GB
buttons under each arm, to recline. There is brass ratchet teeth to hold the chair back into different
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1820s English George IV Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
Daws Patent Improved Reclining Chair, circa 1830
H 40.36 in W 28.35 in D 34.26 in
Arts & Crafts Reclining Club Chair
By William Birch
Located in New York, NY
English Arts & Crafts mahogany leg and brown leather upholstered roll seat and back reclining club
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19th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Leather

Antique Arts & Crafts Reclining Club Chair
Arts & Crafts Reclining Club Chair
H 31.5 in W 30.5 in D 41 in
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
Located in London, GB
18th century highly unusual French Louis XVI painted reclining wing chair. The very high back
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Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Linen, Wood

Antique French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
French 18th Century Reclining Wing Chair
H 56.7 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Late 19th Century English Reclining Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1870s English recliner. This is a delightful example of a pre-modern reclining lounge chair with
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19th Century English William IV Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Art Deco Rattan Reclining Armchair / Morris Chair
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
A Rare Art Deco Reclining Rattan Arm Chair, American, circa 1929 by the Heywood Wakefield Co
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1920s American Art Deco Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Wood, Wicker, Reed

19th Century Childs Chair with Reclining Back
Located in Lambertville, NJ
An unusual 19th century relining dark oak Childs chair. American, circa 1880. The back with an iron
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1880s North American Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Oak

Antique Brazilian Walnut Wood & Cane Reclining Lounge Chair
Located in Detroit, MI
This unique antique Brazilian mechanical recliner lounge chair was made in the early 20th century
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Early 20th Century Brazilian Rustic Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Cane, Wood, Walnut

Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet, France circa 1880
Located in Culver City, CA
Reclining Wing Chairs in Crewel Velvet France circa 1880 Newly upholstered in velvet crewel by
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19th Century French Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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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1830s English Victorian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Leather, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany 'Glenister's Patent' Reclining Gaming Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
An early 20th century mahogany 'Glenister's patent' reclining gaming chair by Albert Glenister
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Reclining Chair, Early 20th Century
By Heal's
Located in Uppsala, SE
Deep seated Arts & Crafts recliner in oak, possibly English and possibly retailed by Heal's of
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Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Fabric, Oak

Pair of Antique Koch’s Chicago Porcelain Adjustable Reclining Barber Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Of Antique Kochs, Chicago Porcelain reclining Adjustable Barber Chairs Single pedestal swivel
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1910s American Machine Age Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Steel

French Art Deco Rattan Lounge Chair / Recliner / Chaise Longue, 1920
Located in New York, NY
authenticity to any room. The chair and ottoman attach and separate via integrated metal parts so one can use
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Bamboo, Rattan

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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1830s English Victorian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Wool, Linen

Reclining Library Armchair
Reclining Library Armchair
H 41 in W 27 in D 30.5 in
Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors
Located in Charleston, SC
leather by J. Ward, “manufacturer to the Queen and royal family”. The chair reclines (from 34” to 62
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19th Century English William IV Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Bronze

Antique Indonesian Reclining Plantation Chair with Bamboo Slats and Carved Décor
Located in Yonkers, NY
An antique Indonesian reclining plantation lounge chair with bamboo slats and carved motifs
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Bamboo, Wood

20th Century Czech Mahogany Recliner Chair in the Style of Jindrich Halabala
By Jindrich Halabala
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Art Deco Czech reclining lounge chair made of hand crafted polished Mahogany
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Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Bouclé

Mission Oak Arts Crafts Reclining Morris Chair Fold Flip Footrest attr Hunzinger
By George Hunzinger
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts reclining Morris chair with fold flip footrest ottoman attributed
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Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Oak

Pair of Regency Styled Side or Accent Chairs with Reclining Nude & Swan Panels
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This pair of antique chairs are unsigned, but presumed to have originated from the United States
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Early 20th Century American Regency Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Cane, Pine

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved Beechwood, winged back, reclining ratchet chair with original iron mounts. Newly
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Late 18th Century French Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Iron

Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
Beechwood Ratchet Wing Chair
H 52 in W 29.25 in D 31 in
Pair of Spanish Wooden Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Reclining chairs
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1920s Spanish Modern Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Wood

Pair of Spanish Wooden Chairs
Pair of Spanish Wooden Chairs
H 35 in W 25.5 in D 27.13 in
19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Period Empire side chair: This highly stylized chair has brass inlay and ormolu features to include
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Brass, Ormolu

19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
19th Century Empire Revival Side Chair
H 35 in W 19.25 in D 20.25 in
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Edwardian Steamer Chair, Folding Leather Deck Chair Edwardian Steamer Chair or Folding
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Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Leather

Ole Wanscher Mahogany 'Rungstedlund' Dining Chairs
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Marbella, ES
Set of six dining chairs, model 'Rungstedlund' PJ 34 by Ole Wanscher for P. Jeppesen, St. Heddinge
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1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Fabric, Mahogany

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
By Steen Ostergaard
Located in Rome, IT
first chair injection moulded in one piece. Developer and designer of the first Action Recliner
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1870s Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Velvet, Plastic

Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
Ostergaard Steen Plastic White Chairs, 1970
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
18th Century Invalide Chair in Working Condition
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved beechwood, reclining, wing-back invalide chair in wonderful working condition. The
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1790s French Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Iron

American Antique Barber Chair by Eugene Berninghaus Co.
Located in Miami, FL
. The upholstery is in good condition but now shows some light fading. The chair rotates and reclines
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Early 20th Century American Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Metal

A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
enable the chair to be reclined almost to the horizontal. The leg rest has a hinged foot plate and can
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1850s English Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Brass

Antique Reclining Armchair by Ambrose Heal
By Ambrose Heal
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Rare example of a large scale antique full reclining armchair by Ambrose Heal from early 20th
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Early 20th Century English Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Oak, Leather

Adriano Piazzesi, recliner mod. Flexa for Arketipo, 1987
By Adriano Piazzesi
Located in Saarbrücken, SL
The reclining chair by Adriano Piazzesi can be easily moved backwards and the inclination adapts to
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1880s Italian Post-Modern Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Metal

Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
reclining armchair of large scale having leather upholstered carved mahogany frame, the reclining tufted
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Brass

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

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Home Theater Odyssey Recliners by Rick Lee for American Leather
By American Leather
Located in Lake Worth, FL
" wide (all 4 chairs connected) 31" wide individually 64" deep (back to front) when reclined 36" deep
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Leather

Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
Located in High Point, NC
A carved wooden chair from Belgium, circa 1900. An upright form with a simple seat and elegant
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Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Oak

Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
Turn of the Century Belgian Carved Chair
H 37.4 in W 16.1 in D 12.2 in
Pair of English 19th Century Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
iron mesh netting backs and seats. The chairs comfortably recline. Terrific for any garden or interior.
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Iron

Pair of English 19th Century Iron Garden Chairs
Pair of English 19th Century Iron Garden Chairs
H 44.88 in W 26.25 in D 21.25 in
Antique Paddle Arm British Colonial Plantation Lounge Chair
Located in Peabody, MA
An original antique Anglo-Indian long paddle arm plantation lounge chair in solid teak circa late
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Late 19th Century Unknown Anglo-Indian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Cane, Teak

Italian Late Baroque Walnut & Upholstered Reclining Ratchet Armchair, ca. 1715
Located in Atlanta, GA
, the backrest fitted with gilt iron ratchets for multiple levels of recline, the generous seat resting
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1710s Italian Louis XIV Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Walnut

Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Rotterdam, NL
have two sets available, sold individually. The chairs can recline into various positions; lifting the
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1920s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Fruitwood

Phillip Webb for Morris & Co. English Aesthetic Movement oak reclining armchair
By Philip Webb, Morris & Co.
Located in London, GB
reclining armchair with good quality tan leather button back upholstery. The arched arms with leather
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1870s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Oak

Charles Bevan A pair of Gothic Revival side chairs
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
the design of Bevans 'New Registered Reclining Chair'. with the same scissor style legs, the same
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Oak

Antique Colonial Plantation Woven Lounge Chair Curved Paddle Armrest
Located in Rümmingen, BW
Introducing a British Colonial long paddle arm plantation lounge chair circa late 19th century
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Early 20th Century Unknown British Colonial Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Brass

Chinese Plantation Lounge Chair with Curving Seat and Slats
Located in Kastrup, DK
An antique Chinese reclining plantation lounge chair. Features a nicely curving body made of linden
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Late 19th Century Chinese Other Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Bamboo, Wood

1920s Pair of Rosewood Cane Seat Folding Lounge Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
A pair of folding Anglo Indian lounge chairs that evokes the romance of a 1920s ship's voyage
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Early 20th Century English Anglo-Indian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Cane, Rosewood

19th Century French Napoleon III Walnut Lounge Chairs - Antique Fauteuils
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A large pair of antique French Napoleon III lounge chairs made of hand crafted Walnut, in good
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Mid-19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs, Reupholstered, Lambswool & Walnut, Art Deco, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Pair of curved Art Deco lounge chairs, with armrest in walnut, made in 1930s by a Danish
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Early 20th Century Danish Art Deco Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Wool, Walnut

Dutch Colonial Period Wood and Rattan Lounge Chair with Extending Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Dutch Colonial period wood and rattan lounge plantation chair with slanted, curving back
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Early 20th Century Indonesian Dutch Colonial Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Cane, Wood

Chinese Qing Dynasty Elm and Bamboo Lounge Chair with Cloud Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood reclining lounge chair from the 19th century with bamboo
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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Bamboo, Elm

Charles Bevan attributed. A Gothic Revival oak side chair with carved decoration
By Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
reclining chair made under license by Marsh, Jones and Cribb. See Gere, Charlotte and Whiteway, Michael
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1870s English Gothic Revival Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Oak

Aluminium Chair 119, Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
-star base with hard plastic castors for carpet floors. The chair has an adjustable reclining mechanism
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1750s Norwegian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Metal

Show Stopper Antique Leather and Mahogany Dental Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A sensationally designed 19th century dentist chair that will steal the show in any room. Mahogany
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19th Century American Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Two Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Easy Armchairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
turned front legs. The rear legs are of square section and slightly shorter so that the chair gently
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19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Two Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Easy Armchairs
Two Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Easy Armchairs
H 41.74 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Dentist Armchair with Lamp, USA, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
A stainless steel dentist’s armchair with a lamp. A reclining backrest, adjustable armrests, and
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1920s American Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Steel, Iron

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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1860s English High Victorian Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. The back of the chair is slightly reclined. The shaped back/top with rounded shoulders has a large
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

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Beech

Antique French Leather Armchair
Located in Port Chester, NY
. Nailheads are also in good shape. Slightly reclined silhouette for comfoart and style.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners

Materials

Leather

Antique French Leather Armchair
Antique French Leather Armchair
H 38 in W 31 in D 27.5 in
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Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique chairs chairs recliners is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique chairs chairs recliners was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Antique chairs chairs recliners have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Arts and Crafts and Art Deco antique chairs chairs recliners are consistently popular styles. Antique chairs chairs recliners have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Morris & Co., Charles Bevan and David Colwell are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners?

Prices for antique chairs chairs recliners can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique chairs chairs recliners begin at $160 and can go as high as $84,184, while the average can fetch as much as $3,801.

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 Antique Chairs Chairs Recliners
  • 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
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.