English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne-style (19th Century) oak reading chair with brown leather upholstery and collapsible shelf.
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 26.97 in D 40.16 in
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage 1970's danish Chesterfield aged brown leather slipper rocking armchair A well-used vintage piece in nice condition throughou...
Leather, Plastic
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Oversized Top Grain Dis...
Leather
Leather Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A quality leather upholstered buttoned back armchair. This well-proportioned armchair has been upholstered in a hand-dyed leather Hyde. The unique design is a one-off and very comfo...
Leather
Classic Executive Armchair in Cherry Wood and Leather
Located in Antwerp, BE
This exquisite, classic armchair combines timeless elegance with exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted from high-quality cherry wood, the frame showcases a warm, rich amber finish that ...
Leather, Wood, Cherry
Edwardian Oak and Leather Library Armchair, Ca. 1905
Located in CH
Edwardian Oak and Leather Library Armchair England, circa 1905 An unusually shaped library armchair in oak and leather, dating to the Edwardian period (1901–1910). The design reflec...
Leather, Oak
$4,409
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 26.78 in
Mid 19th Century Victorian Period mahogany & Leather Desk Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Stunning Mid 19th-Century Brown Leather & Mahogany Captain's Desk Armchair A superb mid 19th-century Victorian brown leather and mahogany captain’s office armchair, dating to circ...
Leather, Mahogany
Armchair English Leather from, 19th Century Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
English club armchair, leather first half of the 20th century. Vintage. Solid mahogany club chair, English. Classic upholstery which was upholstered with leather. Armrest partly a...
Mahogany
Antique Louis XV Style Leather Fauteuil Executive Desk Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Leather Fauteuil Executive Desk Chair
Leather
$2,035
H 38.98 in W 22.84 in D 18.51 in
Armchair Leather Oak 19th Century Baroque Jacobean Revival Antiquarian
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Attractive armchair injecting period character into any interior - Sturdy and suitable for regular use - This model of chair was made in plentiful numbers in the mid-17th century...
Leather, Oak
William IV Leather and Mahogany Desk Chair England 1830s
Located in Hudson, NY
Handsome sculptural and comfortable. Those three words best tell the story of this wonderful example of an English, William IV, leather and carved mahogany chair from the 1830's It ...
Leather, Wood, Mahogany
$2,567Sale Price|20% Off
H 41.34 in W 25.99 in D 36.62 in
French Antique Armchair in Original Wood and Leather
Located in Milano, IT
Splendid antique French wood and leather armchair produced in the 19th century, splendid French manufacture. There are 4 wooden legs for support, the two at the back are sinuous but...
Brass
$4,545
H 37.21 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original early Victorian oak carved library reading armchair with hand dyed leather upholstery. Please note the delivery fee listed ...
Leather, Oak
$3,921
H 35.44 in W 36.23 in D 26.38 in
Antique English Regency Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Beautiful English Antique Racing Green Leather & Walnut Library / Slipper Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and Original Ceramic castors Regency Circa 1830's
Leather, Walnut
$4,500
H 33 in W 27 in D 21.25 in
English Burl Wood Armchair with Leather Upholstery and Turned Disc Feet
Located in Atlanta, GA
A finely crafted English armchair in burl wood, dating to the early 20th century, featuring a rich combination of clean architectural lines and refined details. The shaped seat and r...
Leather, Burl
Regency Style Mahogany and Tufted Leather Armchair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Rich looking Regency style armchair having mahogany carved and inlaid back with elegantly shaped arms and tapered legs, handsomely upholstered with a tufted chocolate brown leather s...
Leather, Mahogany
$9,850
H 39.5 in W 30.5 in D 24 in
English Regency Mahogany Armchair, Leather Upholstered, England, 1820s
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany tub form library style arm chair with a brown leather upholstered seat and back having brass nail head trim.
Leather
Early 18th Century Leather and Linnen French Wingchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A early 18th century walnut French wingback armchair. This Louis XIV model is also known as Os de Mouton or 'Sheepclaw feet'. The shape of the feet were a provincial take on the gild...
Leather, Walnut
$1,229Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.59 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique c.1900 Mahogany and Leather Swivel Captain’s Chair – Quality Desk Chair A very rare antique mahogany swivel desk chair, dating from around 1900. This characterful piece feat...
Wood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
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 mahogany chair with its original leather upholstery having castor-shod tapering and turned...
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century Georgian Style Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian-style (19th Century) Thomas Jefferson walnut reading chair with brown leather seat and open cross design back with book shelf.
Leather, Walnut
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