An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Early 20th Century English Georgian Chairs
Brass
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Brass
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
Susan Osbourne 'La Dance' Library Armchair, Regency Tradition
Located in London, GB
An established model from our current production by Susan Osbourne, this small-scale library armchair is made in the Georgian and Regency tradition, drawing on early 19th-century Eng...
Burlap, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood, Beech, Walnut
James Shoolbred Victorian Antique Cane & Birch Low Library Chair On Castors
By James Shoolbred
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Height: 90cm I Width: 45.5cm I Depth: 52cm Height to seat: 33.5cm A beautifully proportioned antique English library or reading chair, featuring an imposing tall caned back, richly...
Brass
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.
19th Century English Reading Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century English Georgian leather reading chair. Dating to the late-Georgian period, this reading chair finds its origins in England.
Wood, Leather
English Cock Fighting Chair in Red Leather with Reading Flap
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An English cock fighting chair, also referred to as a reading chair, the low mahogany frame designed to be sat astride, with a curved horseshoe crest rail padded and covered in deep ...
Brass
An English Cockfighting or Reading Chair
Located in NYC, NY
A fine English cockfighting chair reupholstered in saddle leather.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 38.19 in W 33.86 in D 34.26 in
Mid 20th Century English Leather Reading Chair with a Metamorphic Armrest
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual reading chair upholstered in beige leather. What sets this particular chair apart from the rest is a very unusual mechanism hidden within the left armrest of the chair...
Leather
An English William IV Leather Reading Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840 A William IV leather library chair with curved back and circular seat, with buttoned seat and back, all supported on turned baluster legs terminating in brass ca...
Leather, Wood
18th Century English Gainsborough / Reading Chair, Walnut, Circa, 1775
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century English Gainsborough / reading chair, walnut, circa 1775 Well carved acanthus details on the arms.
Walnut
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Early Victorian Bow Back Armchair, English Walnut Reading Chair, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a comfortable early Victorian bow back armchair, an English walnut reading chair dating to circa 1840.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 24.75 in
English Vernacular Reading Chair or Armchair of Mahogany from the Georgian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period Georgian vernacular reading chair from England, circa 1820, featuring an elegant frame with a comfortable upholstered seat. The horizontal slats to the back are unite...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 38.59 in
Nice Edwardian English Club Armchair Solid Oak Frame Great Library Reading Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very comfortable gentleman’s club armchair with stamped inside back leg A very good looking and well made club armchair, stamped...
Upholstery, Oak
Ralph Lauren Plaid English Library Reading Lounge Chair w Arm Covers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Ralph Lauren plaid library reading armchair with arm covers Approximate measurements in inches 38"...
Cotton
Sold
H 42.92 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
Four Victorian Libertys London Oak with Hera Upholstery Dining Chairs Carved
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of four Liberty's London Hera upholstered English oak Library reading armchairs A nice traditional pair of English Library readi...
Upholstery, Oak
ENGLISH READING CHAIR
Located in Atlanta, GA
ENGLISH READING CHAIR OUR INVENTORY NUMBER #08-CH-076 AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
Low English Reading Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beautiful low english reading chair.
Linen, Wood
Pair of Leather English Reading Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English reading chairs with grey leather and brass nailhead trim in an ebony finish, circa 20th century.
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 39.5 in D 33 in
George Smith Style English Reading Chair, Custom Upholstered in Bennison Linen
By George Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
George Smith style custom English rolled arm sofa, three-seat, generous proportions, deep seated and extremely comfortable, with down cushion, button tufted back, and pleated dressma...
Linen
Reading Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Magnificent English reading chair with tufted brown leather.
Reading chair 19th Century.
Located in Vancouver, BC
English 'reading-chair' . Back to front chair to be sat on in reverse or facing front.
Mahogany
19th Century English Arts & Crafts Wingback Reading Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Oak Reading Chair with Inlaid Detail. Original Finish.
Oak, Upholstery
English Fireside Reading Lounge
Located in Woodbury, CT
Of late William IV origin, with copious front leg and arm support turnings with a black lacquered old finish; a low and very comfortable library armchair. Likely intended for firesid...
English Country House Victorian Red Leather Library Reading Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian leather reading chair This Victorian leather reading chair was made circa 1860.
Leather
English William IV Mahogany Buttoned Leather Reading Chair, 19th Century
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
19th century button back leather reading easy chair This 19th century. Button back leather reading easy chair was made circa 1835. It stands on lovely fluted and turned front legs ...
Mahogany
19th Century English Library Reading Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality, 19th century English reading armchair, having been recently reupholstered by us, retaining the original adjustable reading brass arm, that can be taken out. Measurem...
Upholstery, Wood
Upholstered library chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We carry a selection of French and English library and reading chairs in remains of their original upholstery, ready for your own fabric.
Upholstery
Victorian Armchairs in Orignal Upholstery
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We carry a selection of French and English library and reading chairs in remains of their original upholstery, ready for your own fabric.
Upholstery
Antique Rolled Arm English Reading Chair, Silk Velvet Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning European reading chair with rare back leg design, as a point of contrast from the front. Finished in the most stunning persimmon colored silk velvet, from Scalamndre, and re...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 28 in D 38.5 in
Edwardian English Mahogany Library Chair with a Leather Seat England, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
We love the large-scale of this English library / reading chair made about the turn of the last century.
Metal
Early 20th Century French Armchair, Circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French armchair dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910. This handsome chair features a generously proportioned silhouette with gracefully shaped arms, a high back, and ...
Wood
Asymmetrical Art Deco Lounge Chair in Wood and Green Fabric
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, wood and fabric, Europe, 1930s A remarkable European lounge chair from the 1930s, distinguished by its sculptural asymmetrical silhouette and soft organic curves. The ...
Fabric
English Regency Style Caned Bergere With Leather Seat
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Regency style bergere with olive green button tufted seat having turned front legs with brass caps and casters and splayed back legs with brass casters. The bergere with caned sides ...
Brass
19th century Howard & Sons Style Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Sherborne, GB
Howard style Victorian arm chair with a country house and elegant shape, resting on a typical Howard turned leg with brass collars, ending on good quality ceramic castors.
Upholstery, Walnut
$2,223
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
19th century English upholstered buttoned back armchair in french linen
Located in London, GB
Circa C19th upholstered English armchair with turned legs and ceramic castors. This understated buttoned back armchair has been upholstered in a slightly coarse off white vintage fre...
Ceramic, Linen
$840Sale Price|40% Off
H 28 in W 17 in D 17 in
19th Century French Provincial Corner Chair, Antique Wood Design
Located in New York, US
French Provincial Corner Chair France, 19th Century 17"D x 28"H
Wood
Susan Osbourne London Library Chair, Regency Tradition
Located in London, GB
Probably the most comfortably contemporary library chair you will find today, idea for reading and conversation. With a gently shaped back and deep, comfortable seat, this establis...
Burlap, Cotton, Calico, Upholstery, Hardwood, Beech, Walnut
$2,674
H 37.41 in W 29.73 in D 31.5 in L 37.41 in
Scandinavian Mid-Century Wingback Lounge Chair in Green Velvet, 1950s
Located in Rødding, DK
A Scandinavian mid-century wingback lounge chair, 1940s–1950s, in deep forest green velvet. A generous, fully upholstered form with a high sculpted back, softly curved wings and roun...
Fabric, Oak
English Leather Desk Chair in the Georgian Style
Located in London, GB
English leather desk chair in the Georgian style English, 20th century Measures: Height 138cm, width 45cm, depth 40cm This fine desk chair is crafted in the Georgian style. The ...
Leather, Wood
$8,633
H 35.24 in W 22.45 in D 23.23 in
William IV Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms on Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Stylish William IV 1700's Hardwood Cane Bergere Library Armchair With Scrolled Arms and Original Brass Castors on Fluted Supports. Chair comes with a new brown leather piped cushion...
Brass
Antique Regency Mahogany Bergere/library Arm Chair.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Sherborne, GB
Gillows mahogany bergere arm chair circa 1815. The chair has an arched top cresting rail, down swept arms resting on sabre legs ending on angled brass square castors. The back rail i...
Cane, Mahogany
Vintage Chesterfield Style Green Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
This elegant vintage swivel desk chair is a refined interpretation of the classic English Chesterfield style, combining timeless sophistication with exceptional comfort. Upholstered ...
Brass
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
Antique Louis XV Style Leather Fauteuil Executive Desk Chair
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Louis XV Style Leather Fauteuil Executive Desk Chair
Leather
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair circa 1820 Good example in excellent condition commensurate of age. Fabric will require replacing. Standing on mahogany faux bamboo legs termin...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique Cane and Carved Wood Arm Side Chair with Rose Detail
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful antique Victorian carved wood armchair with a cane seat and back. This chair will make a great side chair in a living room or at a desk. It has smooth-sloped arms on each...
Cane, Wood
$2,860 / item
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Ethnic Straw Armchair by +55design Brazilian Design with Indigenous Craft
By Neca Abrantes
Located in Jardim America, SP
This rotating armchair by Neca Abrantes is a striking fusion of contemporary Brazilian design and indigenous handcrafted traditions. Known for her deep passion for native craftsmansh...
Straw
$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
$6,500 / item
H 14 in W 36 in D 20 in
Modern Oval Coffee Table in Oak Wood Cylinder Base and Glass by Ercole Home
By Ercole Home
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Palazzo oval coffee table with green and ivory glass sits on 2 Rift White Oak Wood pedestals by Ercole Home. This new bespoke coffee table design by Ercole Home is available today fo...
Art Glass, Cut Glass, Walnut
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$1,340 / item
H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in
Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...
Glass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Amuneal's Brass Pantry Cabinetry, part of our metal Kitchen Collection, is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a kn...
Brass
Teal Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Horizontal brass chandelier covered with layers of grooved teal Murano glass panels.
Brass
$804
H 2.37 in W 8.67 in D 6.3 in
19th Century Glazed Specimen Box Containing Wheat Agricultural Scientific Curio
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A rustically produced 19th century glazed specimen box containing wheat and grain hybrids. The pine hinged box opens to reveal two glazed and segmented sections, with a painted blue...
Natural Fiber, Glass, Pine
$3,200
H 77.75 in W 44 in D 18.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Book Matched Walnut Bookcase
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This nineteenth century French Louis Philippe period bookcase or vitrine features a solid walnut facade with simple, handsome lines and two doors inset with glass. A panel at the cro...
Glass, Walnut
$13,143 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
Mahogany Neoclassical Bed Frame, 19th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
"Boat" bed in carved mahogany wood, 19th century. Head and feet of the same height, are decorated with a circular molding, while the rear, by harmony, follows the lines of the front...
Wood, Mahogany
$16,914 / set
H 40.56 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Josef Hoffmann attr. Pair of Extraordinary Chairs 1905-10 Jugendstil Art Nouveau
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Vienna, AT
A pair of extraordinary chairs in the style of the early Josef Hoffmann furniture. The significant skids were used by Hoffmann in the early years of the Wiener Werkstätte from 1903 o...
Fabric, Wood
1930's Italian Console & Stool
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Incredible 1930's Italian console or entry piece with matching stool. Bentwood with original rope detail on the sides and carved edges in original mahogany patina. Two Pull-out dr...
Bentwood
$55,000
H 22.5 in W 175.5 in D 87.5 in
'Tucroma' Leather Bed and Nightstands by Guido Faleschini for i4Mariani, Italy
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This famous 'Tucroma' bed design, as seen in the Lenny Kravitz Architectural Digest magazine photoshoot, was designed by Guido Faleschini in the 1970s and produced by i4Mariani (Ital...
Chrome
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.
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