$1,995
H 38 in W 32 in D 32 in
Chippendale Style Tufted Leather Library Chair By Fairfield Chair Company
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Germantown, MD
A Dark Green Tufted Leather Library Chair by Fairfield Chair Company featuring carved mahogany
Leather, Mahogany
Period George III Gainsborough Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An 18th century English George III Gainsborough library chair, the frame in carved mahogany of
Mahogany
19th Century English Chippendale Style Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Chippendale style library chair with the seat and inside back upholstered in gros and
Upholstery, Mahogany
$47,835 / set
H 38.19 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in
Rare Pair of Thomas Chippendale Period 1760 Embroidered Chairs Ornately Carved
By Thomas Chippendale Jr., Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this very rare pair of Thomas Chippendale era circa 1760 Library chairs with
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Harrodsburg, KY
A pair of mahogany 'Gainsborough' chairs with foliate carved arm supports and front legs adorned
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage English Leather Tufted Wingback Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage leather tufted wingback library chair. Has a solid walnut base.
Leather, Walnut
Library Chair in the George II manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design profusely carved mahogany library chairs with lion’s head arms, acanthus
Upholstery, Wood
A Regency style Mahogany library chair /steps. England
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Den Haag, NL
A beautiful Regency style solid Mahogany Library chair/steps . Just folding the Chair open and
Mahogany
$78,000 / set
H 46 in W 30 in D 26 in
Pair of English Chippendale '18th Century' Large Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of English Chippendale (18th century) large Gainsborough carved open arm library chairs with
Leather
$12,500
H 41 in W 27.25 in D 28 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Spoon Back Upholstered Library Armchair, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany spoon back library chair with flanking scrolled fluted arms and
Muslin, Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Lincoln, GB
This Chippendale Library Chair is adorned with a breathtaking display of vibrant colours, delicate
Mahogany
Chippendale Mahogany Library or Desk Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Chippendale style mahogany blue leatherette library or desk chair.
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century mahogany Gainsborough style antique library armchair. This chair follows the form of
Mahogany
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
later Chippendale period in this country. This chair belonged originally to an important set of about
Mahogany
Chippendale Library Chair Mahogany Desk Seat 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique library chair in the Chippendale manner Hand crafted from mahogany with ball and
Mahogany
Fine Pair of Chippendale Library Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
Fine pair of George III mahogany Gainsborough arm chairs with blind fret carved supports, openwork
Pair of Gainsborough Library chairs in the Chippendale taste
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Folkestone, GB
An outstanding pair of Enlish made 20th century mahogany Library charis in the 'French' Chippendale
Mahogany
Georgian Style Metamorphic Chippendale Chair and Library Steps
Located in Essex, MA
Metamorphic Georgian Style Chair which Becomes Library Steps --Well Carved and Selected Cuban
Mahogany
Period George III Gainsborough Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An 18th century English George III Gainsborough library chair, the frame in carved mahogany of
Mahogany
Kindel Furniture Chippendale Carved Mahogany Library Chairs, Pair
By Kindel Furniture
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of English Chippendale style upholstered library chairs, bergere chairs, or lounge
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 48 in W 36 in D 33 in
Baker Chippendale Mahogany Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Baker Furniture oversized wingback library, club or lounge chair. Features English
Leather, Mahogany
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library Reading Chair by Ethan Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library reading chair by Ethan Allen Approximate Measurements
Leather
Sold
H 41 in W 31 in D 35 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchairs Carved Swan Leopard
Located in Dayton, OH
Two mid-20th century oversized Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough armchairs. Features flared
Upholstery, Mahogany
Sold
H 41 in W 36 in D 32.5 in
Pearson George III Chippendale Mahogany Striped Wingback Library Club Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Pearson Furniture George III or Chippendale wingback chair. Made from mahogany, featuring a
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 24.5 in D 25 in
Stunning Upholstered Highly Carved Gainsborough George the Second Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful 18th century American George the 2nd library / high carved Gainsborough chair. Chair is
Sold
H 46.5 in W 33 in D 37 in
Vintage Southwood Chippendale Mahogany Damask Wingback Armchair Club Library
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Southwood (Hickory, North Carolina) wing back chair. Made from mahogany frame with carved front
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 46 in W 34 in D 29 in
Vintage Silk Chippendale Style Wingback Armchair Club Library Accent Bird Motif
Located in Dayton, OH
Chippendale style wingback chair, circa 1980s. Made from mahogany in North Carolina. Features a
Silk, Mahogany
Sold
H 41 in W 34 in D 35 in
Ornately Carved Chippendale Style Leather Wingback Club Chair & Ottoman Set
Located in West Hartford, CT
Vintage chippendale style oversized wingback library club chair and matching ottoman combo
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 42 in W 32 in D 32 in
Bracewell Burgundy Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Bracewell Furniture Co leather wingback armchairs featuring serpentine Chippendale styling
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
George III Chippendale Style Library Armchair Claw & Ball Legs Hawk Carved Arms
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George III Chippendale style Library reading chair
Hardwood
Pair of Baker Chippendale Style Gainsborough Library Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This pair of Chippendale Style chairs are crafted after the chair seen frequently in the paintings
Mahogany
Pair of Chippendale Leather Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Pair of handsome Chippendale style library chairs made by Johnson Chair Co. of Chicago. Featuring
Brass
Sold
H 44 in W 36 in D 33 in
Hickory Leather Nailhead Wingback Library Club Lounge Arm Chairs & Ottomans
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid century Hickory Chair Company wingback armchairs and ottomans. Made of red leather featuring
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 46.5 in W 32 in D 31 in
Rare Period English George III Chippendale Library Armchair Chair Circa 1790
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Discover the timeless elegance of this Rare Period English George III Chippendale Library Armchair
Mahogany
Sold
H 41 in W 36 in D 35 in
Hancock & Moore Chippendale Style Blue Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching wingback chair by Hancock & Moore, circa last quarter 20th century. Inspired by
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 42 in W 37 in D 33.5 in
Hancock & Moore Chippendale Red Leather Library Club Wingback Arm Chair Ottoman
By Hancock & Moore
Located in Dayton, OH
An eye catching wingback chair and ottoman by Hancock & Moore, circa last quarter 20th century
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 43 in W 30 in D 29.5 in
2 Century Chippendale Black Leather Nailhead Library Arm Chairs Ball & Claw
By Century Furniture
Located in Dayton, OH
Set of two vintage Century Furniture arm chairs. Featuring ball and claw feet and upholstered in
Leather, Hardwood
Large English Armchair or Library Chair of Tufted Leather
Located in Austin, TX
A large, comfortable English armchair or library lounge chair in the Chippendale style, featuring a
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
c.1900 English Chippendale Tufted Leather Wing Back Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Beautiful, refined, straight legged, English Chippendale, winged back library chair-- This fine
Leather
Sold
H 41 in W 31 in D 29 in
Vintage George II Chippendale Style Mahogany Library Side Chair Brocade Fabric
Located in Dayton, OH
An impressive 20th century George II style library chair. Made from mahogany with a French brocade
Upholstery, Mahogany
Chippendale Style Tufted Leather Library Chair by Schafer Brothers
By Schafer Brothers
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive leather library chair featuring French blue tufted upholstery accented by brass nailhead
Brass
Sold
H 41 in W 28.5 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Irish Chippendale Mahogany Shepards Crook Library Armchairs, Circa 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of Irish Chippendale mahogany library chairs with Shepard crook arms, striped silk upholstery
Silk, Upholstery, Mahogany
19 Century English Chippendale Style Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, BC
A fine large scale Chippendale style library chair from the mid to late 19thC; the front
George III Chippendale Mahogany Library Chair, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
This chair is a Classic example of the form, and highly sought after. Note the splay of the rear
Silk, Damask, Mahogany
Sold
H 41.25 in W 35 in D 27 in
Large Pair of Early 19th Century Irish Chippendale Mahogany Library Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Charleston, SC
A stately pair of large Irish Chippendale mahogany library chairs, made in the late 18th-early 19th
Leather, Mahogany
Chippendale Design Mahogany Framed Library Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A substantial mahogany framed Library Chair of Chippendale influence with well carved blind fret
Mahogany
Pair of Chippendale Style Library Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Mahogany frames fully upholstered backs and seats. Blind fretwork on legs and pierced stretcher. Padded arms.
Mahogany
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 21 in
Pair of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs (Gainsborough Chairs) Circa 1750
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in New York, NY
1750 See similar examples of club chairs, fauteuils, library, Gainsborough and bergeres on our web
Pair of English leather Library Chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
A pair of 20th Century English leather library chairs
Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A classic George III period mahogany Chippendale Gainsborough / library chair with blind fretwork
Wood, Upholstery
GAINSBOROUGH ARM CHAIR
Located in Chicago, IL
AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY, CARVED LIBRARY (GAINSBOROUGH) ARM CHAIR, BLIND FRET
Chippendale Style Mahogany Framed Desk or Library Chair
Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire
A Chippendale style mahogany framed desk or library chair with swan neck arms, carved with foliage
Mahogany
$3,225Sale Price|40% Off
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour. George III, circa 1780. This antique Sheraton-period armchair, sometimes described as a...
Mahogany
$18,450
H 35.44 in W 72.84 in D 41.34 in
Vintage George Smith Kilim Upholstered Three Seat Couch or Sofa Feather Cushions
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original George Smith three seat sofa with the period Kilim upholstery and feather filled cushions A stunning sofa which is one of G...
Upholstery
$2,121 / item
H 4.15 in W 5.35 in D 7.75 in
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' Verdigris Patinated Outdoor Sconce
By Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans-Agne Jakobsson 'Mini-Tratten' verdigris patinated outdoor sconce. An exclusive made for U.S. and UL listed authorized re-edition of the classic Swedish design executed in rich v...
Metal
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
$34,523
H 6.3 in W 15.75 in D 5.91 in
Fossilised Skull of Prehistoric Marine Reptile the Mosasaur, 70Million Years Ago
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Upper Cretaceous, about 70-65 million years ago (Maastrichtian) Morocco The skull is reconstructed in good proportions with fossil pieces found in a phosphate mine in Morocco. I att...
Bone
$89,500 / set
H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in
Stuart Devlin Set of Twelve Silver and Silver-Gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas"
By Cartier, Stuart Devlin
Located in North Miami, FL
Introducing an extraordinary and complete collection of Twelve English silver and silver-gilt "Twelve Days of Christmas" gift boxes, presented as edition No. 94 out of a limited prod...
Sterling Silver
$29,761 / set
H 26.38 in W 40.56 in D 35.44 in
Pierre Paulin, Pair of Spider Lounge Chairs "Model F678" for Artifort. 1966
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional and rare pair of lounge chairs model F678, also known as the Spider Lounge Chair designed by the French designer Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Artifort Furniture Comp...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Velvet, Rope, Plywood
$164,008
H 33.86 in W 35.04 in D 20.48 in
IMPORTANT MUSEUM QUALITY ANTIQUE 1680 TO 1720 GERMAN SiLVER SAFE STRONGBOX
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this important, Museum Quality German safe circa 1680-1720 attributed to Johann Gottlied Dittman and Sigmund...
Iron, Nickel
$36,867
H 14.97 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Neoclassical Victorian Antique Sterling Silver Centrepiece or Epergne, 1892
By Daniel & John Wellby
Located in London, London
Hallmarked in London in 1892 by D. & J. Wellby, this impressive, nine basket, Edwardian, Antique Sterling Silver Epergne, is a fine example of Adam style design, featuring pierced wo...
Sterling Silver
'Daffodil' Table Lamp by Tiffany Studios
By Tiffany Studios
Located in London, GB
‘Daffodil’ table lamp by Tiffany Studios American, c. 1910 Height 56cm, diameter 40cm Designed and hand-made by the artisans from the renowned Tiffany Studios (1902-1932), this ‘Daf...
Bronze, Lead
$2,800Sale Price|22% Off
H 38 in W 29 in D 28 in
French Louis XVI Style Bergère Armchair Upholstered Green Velvet, 19th Century
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French Louis XVI style bergère armchair upholstered in sage green velvet, 19th century Deep and comfortable, Classic French chic Dimensions: 38" H x 29" W x 28" D Seat height 18...
Velvet, Wood
Late 19th Century Oak and Needlepoint Chair
Located in Casteren, NL
A beautiful antique chair with a solid oak handcarved frame and needlepoint upholstery. The oak frame has the classical accanthus leaf motifs on both the armrests as well as its leg...
Oak
Pair of Gainsborough Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Vosselaar, BE
As we found a small but amazing batch of root walnut we decided to make a pair of chairs suitable for this rare woodspecies. Our choice of style was a classic high quality Gainsborou...
Walnut
Donbar Faceted Fireplace in Patinated Iron
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Donbar fireplace, iron, Belgium, 1970s A 1970s fireplace by Donbar made in Belgium in the 1970s. Crafted from patinated black iron, this fireplace embraces a mesmerizing interplay o...
Iron
$4,200Sale Price|38% Off
H 9.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
Special! Impressive Large Deluxe Lalique NUDE Bacchantes Standing Sculpture Vase
By Lalique
Located in New York, NY
The Following Items we are offering is an Estate Lalique Large Bacchantes Vase with Women conjoined Around. Signed with etched Lalique France signature at base. Current Retail $6800....
Crystal
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.