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Federal Lolling Chair

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
Located in Southampton, NY
18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore
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Antique Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An American Federal Lolling Chair with exquisite lines. The bold square back has a slight turning
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Antique 19th Century American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair
Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair
H 38 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800
Located in Providence, RI
. no.109. This lolling chair is the best of the form with its delicate line inlay on the front legs
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830
Located in Providence, RI
There is a grouping of these large lolling chairs that came out of Portsmouth, and comparison will
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Armchairs

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800
Located in Woodbury, CT
The yellow damask upholstered lolling chair possesses an arched crest-rail above the rectangular
Category

Antique Early 1800s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Federal Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785
Located in Milford, NH
A fine Federal mahogany lolling chair with fresh red satin upholstery featuring gold wheat accent
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Antique 1780s American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Fine American Federal inlaid mahogany antique lolling chair. Boston, Massachusetts circa 1800
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Antique 19th Century American Federal Armchairs

2 Vintage American Federal Style Mahogany Martha Washington Lolling Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Pair of 20th Century Federal Style Martha Washington Lolling armchairs. Reminiscent of the
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Late 20th Century Federal Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Classic Federal style Lolling chair or library chair constructed from Mahogany with a tapestry
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20th Century American Federal Armchairs

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair
Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair
H 42 in W 27 in D 29 in
"Martha Washington" Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1930s
Located in Nantucket, MA
Early vintage "Martha Washington" mahogany upholstered lolling chair, circa 1930s, having a large
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Vintage 1930s American Federal Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Antique Federal Lolling Chair
Located in New York City, NY
Federal style Martha Washington mahogany lolling armchair of typical form with tapered turned wood
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Antique Federal Lolling Chair
Antique Federal Lolling Chair
H 40.8 in W 22.4 in D 27.4 in
Two important Federal lolling chairs, one labeled by L Churchill
Located in Sharon, MA
These important Federal lolling chairs were made by Lemuel Churchill in Boston, Massachusetts
Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Ash

Mahogany Federal Lolling Chair, Boston or North Shore, circa 1800-1810
Located in Providence, RI
and legs (see details). This chair retains its usable upholstery and we have had the chair all
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Antique Early 1800s American Federal Armchairs

Salem, Massachusetts Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Federal ivory damask upholstered lolling chair with demilune crest above serpentine arms with
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Antique 1790s American Federal Chairs

Two American Federal Style Lolling Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
New England lolling chair made of mahogany, with a graceful high back and a serpentine crest. The
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20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Portsmouth, N.H. Federal Period Lolling Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
A reverse serpentine crested lolling (arm) chair on casters, with mahogany arms, legs with fine
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, circa 1805
By George Hepplewhite
Located in Alexandria, VA
Hepplewhite design with mahogany molded arms and tapered legs, H-stretcher. Newly upholstered in red damask.
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Antique Early 19th Century American Federal Armchairs

Pair of Federal Style Lolling Chairs
By Deangelis, Diamond & Baratta
Located in New York City, NY
Two Federal Style Lolling Chairs. Mahogany Frame with Custom Woven Fabric and Contrast Welt.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs

Pair of Federal Style Lolling Chairs
Pair of Federal Style Lolling Chairs
H 48 in W 25 in D 28.5 in
Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, Circa 1780-1800
Located in Providence, RI
This chair is composed of a dark, dense cuban/island mahogany of the finest grade. It being an open
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Federal Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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American Mahogany Serpentine Back Martha Washington Armchair, Circa 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
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Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
Early 18th Century Walnut Wing Chair
H 41.74 in W 34.45 in D 26.78 in
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Located in Long Island City, NY
Each with an upholstered seat, shaped back, and padded open armrest. With blind fretwork on the arms, and with square legs and a pierced H-stretcher.
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Located in London, GB
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Federal Lolling Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the federal lolling chair you’re looking for. Each federal lolling chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using mahogany, wood and ash. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer federal lolling chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right federal lolling chair, those designed in styles are of considerable interest. A well-made federal lolling chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Deangelis are consistently popular.

How Much is a Federal Lolling Chair?

The average selling price for a federal lolling chair at 1stDibs is $4,275, while they’re typically $850 on the low end and $58,000 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

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Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

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Questions About Federal Lolling Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lolling chair refers to an upholstered chair with a high-back designed for the user to recline in a relaxed posture, known as “lolling”. The chair first started gaining popularity in the early 19th century. You can shop a collection of antique lolling chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.