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A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair
Recently covered in leather & coloured
Category
1830s William IV Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A mahogany reading chair
After a design by Thomas Sheraton
Of most striking design, the
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the
Category
18th Century English Regency Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
finest desk or library reading chair you will ever see
Dimensions
Height:- 92.5cm
Width:- 75cm
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.42 in W 29.53 in D 25.4 in
Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in GB
collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of
Category
1850s English Early Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair
This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
Category
1840s English Early Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 27.37 in D 32.09 in
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late Georgian mahogany library bergere with adjustable reading arm, the ribbed back, seat and
Category
Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Brass
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a
Category
1850s English High Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Oak
H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
Category
19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.45 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
Category
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 23.63 in
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
castors, one chair fitted with a fitted adjustable reading slope. Stamped in three places ‘G Minter, 33
Category
1830s English William IV Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Stunning Redwood Sheraton Revival Chesterfield Library Armchair Part of a Suite
By Sheraton Revival
Located in GB
upholstery is exquisite. This is a library reading or saloon chair so low to the ground and great for
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery
H 34.45 in W 21.66 in D 25.4 in
Unique Handcrafted Elmwood Gothic Revival Monastery Library Step / Reading Chair
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality crafted, Gothic Revival monks reading chair.
If you are looking for a stylish chair
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Elm
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H 36.2 in W 18.3 in D 16.7 in
19th Century Victorian Chesterfield His and Hers Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century English Victorian Chesterfield style tufted library reading "his and hers
Category
19th Century English Chesterfield Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
English 1920s Brownish Green Leather Chair with Mahogany Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English brownish green leather chair circa 1900-1920, with carved mahogany legs. Step back in time
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Brass
Stunning Antique Black Forest Fireplace Chair by Horrix w Excellent Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
. It will look marvelous by the fireplace, in a chalet, in a classy library or reading room, but also
Category
Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
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H 36.2 in W 20.9 in D 27.4 in
French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Whether used as a cozy reading nook beside a fireplace, an elegant addition to a home library, or as
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 39 in W 28 in D 26.75 in
FOR RESTORATION REUPHOLSTERY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1870 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
circa 1870 Library reading armchair for restoration / reupholstery
Please note the delivery fee listed
Category
1870s English High Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 36.23 in
Rare Set of 6 Metal Windsor Chairs
Located in East Hampton, NY
A rare and interesting set of 6 chairs from the Philadelphia Public Library reading rooms circa
Category
Early 20th Century Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Metal
Original Hide Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
distressed leather library reading armchair
This is a very decorative piece, the leather color is to die for
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Antique Satin Birch Wood Swedish Biedermeier Library Reading Armchair Ebonished
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely hand made Swedish Biedermeier library reading armchair
A very
Category
19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 37.41 in W 24.22 in D 36.62 in
Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original early Victorian oak carved library reading
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 37.21 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
Lovely Early Victorian Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany carved library reading
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany hand carved library reading
Category
19th Century English Early Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest
This chair is a wonder to
Category
1830s British William IV Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 40.75 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Restored Victorian Hardwood Hand Dyed Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
restored early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 40.16 in W 27.37 in D 37.01 in
FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
as mentioned part of a suite, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading
Category
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 20.28 in
Regency Caned Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
slightly darker finish. Designed as a man’s reading chair for use in large comfortable libraries this chair
Category
Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Louis XVI Style Giltwood Carved Bergere/ Arnchair with Green Velvet
Located in Essex, MA
make a statement in any livingroom, library, or bedroom and is the perfect comfortable reading chair in
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Louis XVI Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Giltwood
19th Century Napoleon III Mechanical Reading Chair Deconstructed
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th Century Napoleon III mechanical reading or library chair, having a footstool, the seat can be
Category
19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Parcel Gilt and Painted Maison Jansen Bergeres
By Maison Jansen
Located in Birmingham, AL
elegant addition to any room. Use in the living room or library for reading by the fireplace or in the
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Wood, Giltwood
H 40 in W 27.5 in D 31 in
Victorian Mahogany Carters adjustable Reading table
By John Carter
Located in Dereham, GB
over bed, but also library chair
Table Height : 72 cm to 103cm
Category
19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany & brass reading
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Brass
H 40.75 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
Category
1880s English Arts and Crafts Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Oak
H 34.45 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 in
ANTIQUE MORGAN & SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
made in England circa 1820 George IV hand carved mahogany & leather Cockfighting armchair with reading
Category
1820s English George II Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 30.71 in W 30.12 in D 25.6 in
Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the Arts in July 1811, which
Category
1810s English Regency Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 24.22 in D 25.79 in
Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph
Category
19th Century English Georgian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.83 in W 24.22 in D 24.61 in
PAIR OF BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
part of a suite, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading armchairs and
Category
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 39.77 in W 26.38 in D 34.65 in
Antique Carved Oak 1890 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Library Armchair Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
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Gillow's were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces
Category
1890s English Late Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 28.35 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Lovely Antique Ornately Hand Carved Lion's Hairy Paw Leg Club Library Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian hand carved Library reading
Category
1880s English High Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 30.12 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading armchairs
Category
1860s English High Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
Louis XV Petite Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Kidney Writing Table, Paris 1870
Located in Germantown, MD
purpose of reading or writing table or it could be used as a vanity with a mirror. 18th century bureau
Category
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Bronze
H 30 in W 46.75 in D 24 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading armchairs and lastly four
Category
19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 73.63 in D 32.29 in
Art Deco Vintage Beech Walnut Circular Side Table Josef Frank circa 1927 Vienna
By Josef Frank
Located in Vienna, AT
wonderful addition to your reading chair or it could be the star in your environment. This circular table
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1920s Austrian Art Deco Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Beech, Walnut
H 22.45 in Dm 27.56 in
Large English Chippendale Gainsborough Armchair, mid-18th Century
By Wright & Elwick
Located in London, GB
Claremont silk damask.
Provenance
With a pre-1903 label underneath reading GEO TROLLOPE & SONS / BELGRAVE
Category
Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Liberty & Co., Liberty of London, Archibald Knox
Located in GB
craftsmanship
They are of course library reading armchairs, they have a good straight back, oversized arms
Category
19th Century English Art Nouveau Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 46.86 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
16th C. Hand Carved Capital Stone Base Architectural Element Sculpture Pedestal
Located in West Hollywood, CA
floor lamp by a leather reading chair. In a Library , an entryway , outdoor or indoor space, in a
Category
16th Century French Renaissance Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Limestone, Stone
H 16 in W 21 in D 21 in
Antique Pair of Restored Victorian Cigar Brown Leather Armchairs Carved Legs
Located in GB
are a very good looking and well-made pair of chairs. They were designed as reading library armchairs
Category
19th Century English Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Cornwall Iron Banks Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
long and distinguished career as a self trained artist. More can be learned about him from reading this
Category
Early 20th Century North American Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Canvas, Paint
Lancaster Covered Bridge Original Oil Painting
Located in Annville, PA
and distinguished career as a self trained artist. More can be learned about him from reading this
Category
Early 20th Century North American Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Canvas, Paint
19th Century English Rosewood Library Reading Chair
Located in New York, NY
Library reading chair with carved paw feet upholstered in black linen fabric now.
Category
19th Century English Antique Library Reading Chair
A Very Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chair attributed to Gillows. Stamped to the seat rail "GW" possibly for George Wilson, a
Category
19th Century British Regency Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Rosewood
19th Century Georgian Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Brighton, GB
A wonderful example of an early 19th century Georgian brass-mounted mahogany library chair which is
Category
Early 19th Century English Gothic Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Wood
Highland Wingback Chair, an Italian leather brown tweed wool bronze lounge chair
By Bruce Andrews Design
Located in Evans, GA
footprint is relatively grand, easily paired by a large fireplace, used as a single chair for reading, or to
Category
18th Century American American Classical Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Leather
H 53 in W 48 in D 36 in
Stunning Regency Period Mahogany Bergere Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Shrewsbury, GB
A delightful and fantastic quality Regency period library Bergere armchair. Having fine quality
Category
Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Highland Armchair, a green velvet & wool embroidery bronze Mahogany Lounge chair
By Bruce Andrews Design
Located in Evans, GA
The highland chair collection inspiration by a gentleman’s study set within a manor house on the
Category
Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Library Reading Chair
H 53 in W 44 in D 36 in
Victorian Embroidered Carved Oak Framed Library Reading Chair Gillows Style Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
reading chair with Embroidered tapestry upholstery and Gillows style reeded legs
A really very good
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Library Reading Chair
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 42.92 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
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Antique Library Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic antique library reading chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and fabric, every antique library reading chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique library reading chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique library reading chair, those designed in Regency, Victorian and Georgian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique library reading chair over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster & London are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Library Reading Chair?
The average selling price for an antique library reading chair at 1stDibs is $2,627, while they’re typically $700 on the low end and $37,312 for the highest priced.
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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.
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