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Gainsborough Library Chair

Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs
Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs

Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair Georgian style Leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned brown leather backs and seats with brass-studded edges.

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Early 19th Century George III pair of Gainsborough library chairs
Early 19th Century George III pair of Gainsborough library chairs

Early 19th Century George III pair of Gainsborough library chairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th Century George III pair of Gainsborough library chairs, the square back raised over padded arms with acanthus leaf motif and scroll terminals carved in high relief with mo...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Gainsborough Library Chair, Hand-Carved Mahogany, c. 1770
George III Gainsborough Library Chair, Hand-Carved Mahogany, c. 1770

George III Gainsborough Library Chair, Hand-Carved Mahogany, c. 1770

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

An 18th century English George III Gainsborough library chair, the frame in carved mahogany of generous proportions with a serpentine back above shaped set back arms.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gainsborough Library Chairs in the Irish Georgian Style
Pair of Gainsborough Library Chairs in the Irish Georgian Style

Pair of Gainsborough Library Chairs in the Irish Georgian Style

Located in Dallas, TX

PRESENTING A GORGEOUS and INTRIGUING Pair of Gainsborough Library Chairs in the Irish Georgian Style.

Category

20th Century American Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of English Chippendale '18th Century' Large Gainsborough Library Chairs
Pair of English Chippendale '18th Century' Large Gainsborough Library Chairs

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 shaped arm rests and back upholstered in brown leather.  

Category

Antique 18th Century British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Large Gainsborough Library Armchair of Tufted Leather from England
Large Gainsborough Library Armchair of Tufted Leather from England

Large Gainsborough Library Armchair of Tufted Leather from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Gainsborough library armchair or lounge chair upholstered in patinated leather from England - featuring a high back, open sides and shaped arms, with wide comfortable seat, on...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Large Gainsborough Library Armchair of Tufted Leather from England
Large Gainsborough Library Armchair of Tufted Leather from England

Large Gainsborough Library Armchair of Tufted Leather from England

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Gainsborough library armchair or lounge chair upholstered in patinated leather from England - featuring a high back, open sides and shaped arms, with wide comfortable seat, on...

Category

20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Chippendale Reilly Library Armchair

Chippendale Reilly Library Armchair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A fine and robust carved mahogany library or Gainsborough chair of Chippendale influence, boldly carved with fine decoration and over scaled French scroll toe feet.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair
18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair

18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair

Unavailable

H 43.3 in W 27.2 in D 26.8 in

18th Century Gainsborough Library Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A very elegant late 18th century mahogany Gainsborough chair recovered in a off white herring bone linen.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

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 the Gainsborough chair with padded back and swept arms.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Gainsborough Chair
Georgian Style Gainsborough Chair

Georgian Style Gainsborough Chair

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 27.96 in D 20.87 in

Georgian Style Gainsborough Chair

Located in Froxfield, Wiltshire

A fine quality late 19th century George 111 style mahogany Gainsborough library chair with lovely carved front and rear legs terminating with ball and claw feet.

Category

Antique 1880s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Gainsborough Leather Library, Desk Chair, England, circa 1930
Gainsborough Leather Library, Desk Chair, England, circa 1930

Gainsborough Leather Library, Desk Chair, England, circa 1930

Located in East Hampton, NY

Tobacco leather deep-buttoned back chair with upholstered studded frieze and mahogany stretcher legs.

Category

Vintage 1930s English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH
WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH

WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH

Located in Chicago, IL

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, GEORGE II WALNUT LIBRARY (GAINSBOROUGH) ARM CHAIR STANDING ON CABRIOLE LEGES HAVING FOLIAGE CARVED KNEES DATING CIRCA 1730

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bergere Chairs

Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair

Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair

Located in Suffolk, GB

A superb quality early 20th century George II style mahogany Gainsborough open armchair or library chair of good proportions based on an original design made in the 18th century.

Category

Early 20th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs

Located in Suffolk, GB

An exceptional pair of late 19th-early 20th century George II style mahogany Gainsborough open armchairs ( or library chairs) of large proportions with possibly the original upholste...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century George II Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Upholstered George III Period Arm Chair, c. 1780
Upholstered George III Period Arm Chair, c. 1780

Upholstered George III Period Arm Chair, c. 1780

Unavailable

H 38 in W 27.5 in D 28 in

Upholstered George III Period Arm Chair, c. 1780

Located in Atlanta, GA

A upholstered arm chair of the type often called "Gainsborough" or "Library" chairs in references, of fine proportion and excellent preserved quality.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Superb Georgian Gainsborough Library Chair
Superb Georgian Gainsborough Library Chair

Superb Georgian Gainsborough Library Chair

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H 39.5 in W 27 in D 32 in

Superb Georgian Gainsborough Library Chair

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A very nice Georgian style mahogany gainsborough library chair, superb condition, standing on brass castors, pale gold damask upholstery. 39.5" high 27" wide 32" overall depth 21" ...

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Period George III Gainsborough Library Chair
Period George III Gainsborough Library Chair

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 generous proportions with a serpentine back above shaped set back arms.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chair
Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chair

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chair, having deep buttoned green leather back and seat with brass studded edges.

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned burgundy leather backs and seats with close-nailed edges.

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned green leather backs and seats with brass studded edges.

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Georgian style leather Gainsborough, library chairs antique armchairs, having deep buttoned brown leather backs and overstuffed seats with brass studded edges.

Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Pair of Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair of Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned brown leather backs and seats with brass studded edges.

Category

20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

George II Style Gainsborough Library Chairs
George II Style Gainsborough Library Chairs

George II Style Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fabulous pair of library chairs constructed of mahogany and made in the George II taste featuring splayed cabriole legs and large scrolled feet.

Category

20th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Gainsborough Library chairs in the Chippendale taste
Pair of Gainsborough Library chairs in the Chippendale taste

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 style. The legs carved with acantus leaves and 'C' scrolls and hairy paw feet. B...

Category

20th Century English Chippendale Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 4 19th Century English 'Gainsborough' Library Chairs
Set of 4 19th Century English 'Gainsborough' Library Chairs

Set of 4 19th Century English 'Gainsborough' Library Chairs

Located in Hanover, MA

Classic and robust, these genteel English staples are perfectly suited for your library or the family breakfast room. Serpentine padded back with mahogany arms, legs and cross stret...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Important English Country House Gainsborough Library Chair
Important English Country House Gainsborough Library Chair

Important English Country House Gainsborough Library Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Exceptional English country house Gainsborough chair with acanthus carved arms and shell carved legs with ball and claw feet.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

Pair of English Georgian Style Gainsborough Library Chairs
Pair of English Georgian Style Gainsborough Library Chairs

Pair of English Georgian Style Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Regal pair of English Gainsborough library armchairs made in the Georgian taste.

Category

20th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Baker Chippendale Style Gainsborough Library Chairs
Pair of Baker Chippendale Style Gainsborough Library Chairs

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 of Thomas Gainsborough and currently residing in the White House. Offered in the S...

Category

Late 20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George II Style Gainsborough Library Chairs by Henry Samuel, London
Pair of George II Style Gainsborough Library Chairs by Henry Samuel, London

Pair of George II Style Gainsborough Library Chairs by Henry Samuel, London

Located in Kinderhook, NY

A truly outstanding pair of English, mid-George II style 'Gainsborough' armchairs having exquisitely carved mahogany frames with rectangular padded backs, seats, and arms flanked by ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs
Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs

Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a pair of mid-20th century leather Gainsborough library chairs having deep buttoned backs with brass studded edges.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs
Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs

Pair of Mid-20th Century Leather Gainsborough Chairs

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

For sale is a pair of mid-20th century leather Gainsborough library chairs having deep buttoned backs with brass studded edges.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Gainsborough Library Armchairs English, Circa 1890
Pair of Gainsborough Library Armchairs English, Circa 1890

Pair of Gainsborough Library Armchairs English, Circa 1890

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

Pair of George III style Gainsborough library chairs. Vintage brown leather upholstery. with solid walnut arms and legs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Georgian Style Mahogany Gainsborough Leather Library Chair
Georgian Style Mahogany Gainsborough Leather Library Chair

Georgian Style Mahogany Gainsborough Leather Library Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Fine George III style Gainsborough library chair constructed of mahogany featuring a vintage leather upholstery with brass nail head accents.

Category

20th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Set Eight Gainsborough Leather Mahogany Library Chairs
Set Eight Gainsborough Leather Mahogany Library Chairs

Set Eight Gainsborough Leather Mahogany Library Chairs

By Kindel Furniture

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Could also serve as dining chairs.

Category

20th Century American George III Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Gainsborough Library Armchairs
Pair of Antique Gainsborough Library Armchairs

Pair of Antique Gainsborough Library Armchairs

Located in London, GB

Constructed in mahogany; rising from Chippendale scroll feet, the legs being of swept cabriole form with foliate terminals, with ‘kick-away’ spade ended rear legs; the yoke shaped ba...

Category

Antique Early 1900s British Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Library Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Library Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Library Armchairs

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H 32.29 in W 28.35 in D 33.47 in

Pair of 19th Century Gainsborough Library Armchairs

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

A pair of 19th century mahogany Gainsborough library armchairs, in the style of George Smith.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

English Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchairs Carved Swan Leopard
English Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchairs Carved Swan Leopard

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 swan carved arms leading to a leopard covered seat over serpent carved legs over bal...

Category

Mid-20th Century Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Stunning Upholstered Highly Carved Gainsborough George the Second Library Chair
Stunning Upholstered Highly Carved Gainsborough George the Second Library Chair

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 custom upholstered in whimsical yellow pattern fabric by Clarke & Clarke.

Category

Antique 18th Century American American Classical Office Chairs and Desk ...

Scottish Oak and Suede Library Chair
Scottish Oak and Suede Library Chair

Scottish Oak and Suede Library Chair

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H 38 in W 28 in D 28 in

Scottish Oak and Suede Library Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good Scottish oak and suede Gainsborough or library chair of unusual design, the arched back over padded arms with simple rolled hands, the dished and swell fronted seat with close n...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Scottish Georgian Chairs

Antique Leather Gainsborough Gentleman's Library Chair
Antique Leather Gainsborough Gentleman's Library Chair

Antique Leather Gainsborough Gentleman's Library Chair

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Antique English leather buttoned back Gainsborough gentleman's library chair with original horsehair stuffing.

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs
Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs

Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Extraordinary pair of 19th century English Georgian style mahogany Gainsborough library armchairs. The chairs feature full sized mahogany frames having a classic flat back with a ser...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Large English Armchair or Library Chair of Leather in the George III Style
Large English Armchair or Library Chair of Leather in the George III Style

Large English Armchair or Library Chair of Leather in the George III Style

Located in Austin, TX

A large leather and mahogany Gainsborough armchair or library lounge chair in the George III style from England, featuring a high back, with wide comfortable seat and open sides, and...

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Cheshire, GB

Pair Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned green leather backs and seats with brass studded edges.

Category

Early 20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair, England 18th Century
Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair, England 18th Century

Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair, England 18th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

George III style Gainsborough mahogany library armchair. Having typical of the period generous proportions with carved arms, chamfered legs and original brass casters. English, Circa...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Baker Furniture George III Style Gainsborough Library Chairs
Pair of Baker Furniture George III Style Gainsborough Library Chairs

Pair of Baker Furniture George III Style Gainsborough Library Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of open-arm lounge chairs by Baker Furniture in the style of a George III Gainsborough chair (also known as a Martha Washington chair).

Category

Vintage 1970s American George III Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Famous Pair of Black Leather Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chairs
Famous Pair of Black Leather Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chairs

Famous Pair of Black Leather Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Classic pair of black leather and mahogany Gainsborough wingback library chairs made in the George III taste, decommissioned from Universal Studios property department in Hollywood CA.

Category

20th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Brass

English Leather Gainsborough Chair
English Leather Gainsborough Chair

English Leather Gainsborough Chair

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H 38 in W 27 in D 30 in

English Leather Gainsborough Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

English Gainsborough chair or library chair made of mahogany with generous proportions.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Antique Gainsborough Library Chair
Antique Gainsborough Library Chair

Antique Gainsborough Library Chair

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H 18.5 in W 26.5 in D 18.5 in

Antique Gainsborough Library Chair

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Antique 'Gainsborough' Library Chair standing on tall square taper legs with brass cups and casters all round, a generous sweep to the front of the arms and small amount of carved de...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Chairs

Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair
Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair

Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A classic George III period mahogany Chippendale Gainsborough / library chair with blind fretwork upholstered in linen.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

English, Gainsborough library chair Ca. 1820
English, Gainsborough library chair Ca. 1820

English, Gainsborough library chair Ca. 1820

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H 38.5 in W 28 in D 29.5 in

English, Gainsborough library chair Ca. 1820

Located in New York, NY

English, mahogany Gainsborough library chair Ca. 1820 with replaced brown leather

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather, Upholstery

A Near Pair of Late 19th Century Gainsborough Library Chairs
A Near Pair of Late 19th Century Gainsborough Library Chairs

A Near Pair of Late 19th Century Gainsborough Library Chairs

Located in Peterborough, Northamptonshire

A near pair of mahogany framed Gainsborough library chairs. Both on cabriole supports, with elaborately carved scroll arms and legs.

Category

Antique 1890s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Large Irish Gainsborough / Library Chair
Large Irish Gainsborough / Library Chair

Large Irish Gainsborough / Library Chair

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H 41 in W 39 in D 34 in

Large Irish Gainsborough / Library Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A wonderful large and over the top Irish Gainsborough or Library chair made late in the 19th century or early in the 20th century.

Category

Antique 19th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair
Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair

Georgian Mahogany Gainsborough Library Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and elegant 18th century mahogany George III period library or Gainsborough chair. Great proportions with nice color and graceful shaped back and arms.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

George III Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
George III Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

George III Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

Located in Long Island City, NY

George III mahogany Gainsborough library chair upholstered in blue and cream striped close-nailed linen.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair
Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair

Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons solid oak Gainsborough library or boardroom chair dating to circa 1890, the chair has recently been re upholstered in the finest deep bottle green leather with brass st...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair
Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair

Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons solid oak Gainsborough library or boardroom chairs dating to circa 1890, the chairs have recently been re upholstered in the finest deep bottle green leather with brass...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Howard & Sons Dining Chairs Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough
Howard & Sons Dining Chairs Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough

Howard & Sons Dining Chairs Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons set of six solid oak Gainsborough library or boardroom chairs dating to circa 1890, the chairs have recently been re upholstered in the finest deep bottle green leather...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair
Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair

Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons solid oak Gainsborough library or boardroom chairs dating to circa 1890, the chairs have recently been re upholstered in the finest deep bottle green leather with brass...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair
Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair

Howard & Sons Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough Chair

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons solid oak Gainsborough library or boardroom chairs dating to circa 1890, the chairs have recently been re upholstered in the finest deep bottle green leather with brass...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Howard & Sons Dining Chairs Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough
Howard & Sons Dining Chairs Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough

Howard & Sons Dining Chairs Armchair Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Howard & Sons solid oak Gainsborough library or boardroom chairs dating to circa 1890, the chairs have recently been re upholstered in the finest deep bottle green leather with brass...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Howard & Sons Armchairs Set of Eleven Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough
Howard & Sons Armchairs Set of Eleven Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough

Howard & Sons Armchairs Set of Eleven Boardroom Dining Library Gainsborough

By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard & Sons Ltd

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

A magnificent and very rare set of Eleven Howard & Sons solid oak Gainsborough library or boardroom chairs dating to circa 1890, the chairs have recently been re upholstered in the f...

Category

Antique 1890s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Gainsborough Style Leather Library Chairs
Pair of Gainsborough Style Leather Library Chairs

Pair of Gainsborough Style Leather Library Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Gentleman’s Gainsborough Style Leathered Library Chairs, England, Late 19th Century 27 inches wide x 36 inches high 17 1/2 inches Seat Height

Category

Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

GAINSBOROUGH ARM CHAIR
GAINSBOROUGH ARM CHAIR

GAINSBOROUGH ARM CHAIR

Located in Chicago, IL

AN ANTIQUE ENGLISH, CHIPPENDALE MAHOGANY, CARVED LIBRARY (GAINSBOROUGH) ARM CHAIR, BLIND FRET CARVED ARMS AND FRONT LEGS JOINED BY A STRETCHER DATING CIRCA 1765 AL;ONG WITH A LATER...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Pair of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs (Gainsborough Chairs)  Circa 1750
Pair of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs (Gainsborough Chairs)  Circa 1750

Pair of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs (Gainsborough Chairs) Circa 1750

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in New York, NY

English, Circa 1750 See similar examples of club chairs, fauteuils, library, Gainsborough and bergeres on our web site, florianpapp.com Florian Papp, fine antiques in our New Y...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Armchairs

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Linen, Velvet

Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion

Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

$3,600 / item

H 37 in W 32 in D 34 in

French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...

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21st Century and Contemporary Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen

Antique English Mahogany Upholstered Gainsborough Armchair in Chippendale Style
Antique English Mahogany Upholstered Gainsborough Armchair in Chippendale Style

Antique English Mahogany Upholstered Gainsborough Armchair in Chippendale Style

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in CHARLESTON, SC

Fabulous Antique English Hand-carved Mahogany Upholstered Gainsborough Armchair in Chippendale Style 26 1/2" H (at knees) Finely hand carved at the arms and on cabriole ball and cl...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier
An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier

An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier

By David Morier

Located in Stoke, Hampshire

David Morier (c.1705–1770 London) An equestrian portrait of Field Marshal Sir John Ligonier, 1st Earl of Ligonier (1680–1770) Oil on canvas Canvas size - 40 x 50 in Framed size - 48 ...

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18th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780
English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780

English Chippendale Mahogany Needlepoint Sofa, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale mahogany sofa with serpentine back, flanking scrolled arms, floral needlepoint upholstery, and terminating on carved floral legs with connecting stretchers. Late ...

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Antique 1780s English Chippendale Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting
Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting

Portrait of Lady in Silver Dress - Dutch Old Master art portrait oil painting

By Willem Wissing

Located in Hagley, England

This lovely Dutch Old Master portrait oil painting is attributed to circle of Willem Wissing. Wissing settled in England and emerged as Peter Lely's most important pupil after his de...

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17th Century Old Masters Portrait Paintings

Materials

Oil

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service
Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

$47,121 / set

H 2.37 in W 20.67 in D 14.77 in

Antique Meissen 68-Piece Floral Dinner Service

By Meissen Porcelain

Located in London, GB

Antique Meissen 68-piece floral dinner service German, c. 1900 Largest serving dish: Height 6cm, width 52.5cm, depth 37.5cm Square salad bowl: Height 9.5cm, width 22cm, depth 22cm...

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Antique Early 1900s German Rococo Dinner Plates

Materials

Porcelain

18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair

18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair

$3,173Sale 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...

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Antique 1780s English George III Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Table with Compartment, Drawer and Reeded Legs
English 19th Century Mahogany Table with Compartment, Drawer and Reeded Legs

English 19th Century Mahogany Table with Compartment, Drawer and Reeded Legs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An English mahogany table from the 19th century, with single drawer, small compartment and reeded legs. Created in England during the 19th century, this mahogany table features a rec...

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Antique 19th Century English Side Tables

Materials

Brass

"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France
"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France

"Old Paris” Porcelain Dinner Service, 19th Century, France

By Old Paris

Located in Delft, NL

“Old Paris” porcelain dinner service 188 pieces tableware (200 parts) 19th century French porcelain. Beautiful white porcelain with blue and gold painted border and in the c...

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Antique 19th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century
Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century

Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century

$8,500 / set

H 36.5 in W 97 in D 26 in

Pair of George II Style Sofas, Early 20th Century

Located in El Monte, CA

An elegant pair of English George II style camel back sofas with eight finely carved walnut claw and ball feet. Upholstered with Scalamandré beautiful fabric in fair condition.

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Early 20th Century English George II Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Chippendale Style Gainsborough Armchair
19th Century Chippendale Style Gainsborough Armchair

19th Century Chippendale Style Gainsborough Armchair

Located in London, GB

A mid-19th century Chippendale style mahogany Gainsborough chair having serpentine-topped upholstered back and floral carved set-back arms above stuffover seat supported on acanthus ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Baker Stately Homes Style Carved Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair
Baker Stately Homes Style Carved Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair

Baker Stately Homes Style Carved Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Baker Stately Homes Style Carved Mahogany Lounge Arm Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures: 27 wide x 25 deep x 43 high, with a seat height of 18.5 and arm height/chair clearance...

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Early 2000s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

Located in Lymington, GB

A very good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely example of an early-George III Gainsborough library armchair in the sophisticated Chinese...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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Gainsborough Library Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the gainsborough library chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each gainsborough library chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. There are many kinds of the gainsborough library chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right gainsborough library chair, those designed in Georgian, Victorian and Neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. A well-made gainsborough library chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Howard & Sons Ltd and Baker Furniture Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Gainsborough Library Chair?

Prices for a gainsborough library chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,200 and can go as high as $90,000, while the average can fetch as much as $4,516.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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.