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Georgian Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome and rare Georgian-style reading chair, expertly crafted of mahogany. With its high, wide
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
High Style Mid Century Reading Chair w/ Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1950 modern Heywood Wakefield reading chair with stylished pouf ottoman. The chair featuring
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Wicker High Back Art Deco Chair and Stool with Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Wicker high back Art Deco lounge chair and stool with original Art Deco fabric. Quality wicker
Category
20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wicker
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches
Chair:
32" high at back
36" wide
40" deep (back to front)
17" high at seat
24" deep x
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in GB
style office armchair
This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 44.89 in W 29.53 in D 30.71 in
Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Inches
34" high at back
43" wide
41" deep (back to front)
20" high at seat
25" deep x 24" wide inside
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
"Longwave" Embroidered High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine.
A high back lounge chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Approximate Measurements in Inches
36" high at back
21" wide
23" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
18
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood, Leather
Antique Side Chair With Cane Seat and Spindle Back
Located in Trenton, NJ
, and aesthetic charm? Look no further than this Vintage Spindle Back Cane Seat Chair. This beautifully
Category
20th Century Unknown Colonial Revival Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a new engine, every bit the attitude, but still a modern machine.
A high back lounge chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 45.3 in W 38.2 in D 37.4 in
High End Parsons Dining Chairs Blue
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Captains Chairs:
42" high at back
25" wide at arms
25" high at arms
19 1/2" high at seat
17" deep at seat
Category
Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for E J VICTOR
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Pair of Lounge Chairs with Tufted Backs by Luxury Living
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Pair of Lounge Chairs with Tufted Backs by Luxury Living, the perfect addition to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Louis XVI Dining Chairs French Country Caned Back
Located in Lake Worth, FL
spotless stain-resistant blend.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
36" high at back
20" wide
22" deep
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Hardwood, Cherry
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wingback Library Reading Armchair & Ottoman by LEE INDUSTRIES
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chair:
41
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
MCM Dining Chairs Cane Backs Klismos Legs - Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
chairs:
41" high at back
19" wide
22" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
16" deep x 19" wide inside
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Cane, Oak
Antique George III Accent Side Chairs Shield Back Mahogany 19th Century Set of 2
Located in Lake Worth, FL
accent side chairs shield back mahogany
Spring-supported seats.
Approximate measurements in inches
Category
Antique Late 19th Century George III Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 36.75 in W 21 in D 23 in
Ladder Back Dining Chairs Harvest Stenciled Rush Seat by L Hitchcock
By Hitchcock
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Stenciled Ladder Back Rush Seat Dining Chairs
Set includes 2 arm and 2 side chairs.
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1960s French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rush, Wood
Antique French Parlor Chairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs
With ebonized wood frames.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
36" high at back
31" wide
26" deep
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Baker Bamboo Dining Chairs Chinese Chippendale
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs
37" high at back
20" wide
23" deep (back to front)
17" high at seat without cushion. 20" high
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo, Cane
Antique Mahogany Chiavari Vanity Accent Chair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches
33" high at back
17" wide at seat
19" deep (back to front)
18" high at seat
15
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Parlor Chairs Art Nouveau Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Inches
36" high at back
31" wide
26" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
20" deep x 27" wide inside
Category
Early 20th Century Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Drexel Heritage Velvet Suede Slipper Chairs Pair
By Drexel
Located in Lake Worth, FL
" high at back
33" wide (at top back)
35" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
21" deep x 30" wide
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Brass
Original Tongue Lounge Chair in Blue by Jaymar
By Jaymar
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chair in Blue by JAYMAR
Approximate Measurements in Inches
30" high at back
33" wide
33" deep
Category
Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
, Gebrüder T 1819 owns the artistic copyright for the strictly cubic chair without back legs. The reading
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Ralph Lauren Style Country French Chairs Accent Antique 1940s
Located in Lake Worth, FL
.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
39" high at back
26" wide
26" deep (back to front)
20" high at seat
19
Category
Vintage 1940s French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Shabby Chic Boudoir Lounge Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton
Located in Lake Worth, FL
on VIEW ALL FROM SELLER.
Approximate measurements in inches
37" high at back
36" deep
34" wide
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Pierre Club Chair: Elegant Wood, Bronze and Stainless Steel Seating
By Barlas Baylar, Hudson Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A quintessence of strong design skills combined with rigorous craftsmanship, the Pierre Club Chair
Category
2010s European Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze, Stainless Steel
Hand-Sculpted "Rainbow Chair" Low-Slung Chair, Nicholas Hamilton Holmes
By Hamilton Holmes Woodworking & Design
Located in Geneve, CH
available
A low slung easy chair that is perfect for reading in the afternoon or talking to a friend
Category
2010s Canadian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Ash
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
reading nook, the Arthur Umanoff rocking chair invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the gentle
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
chair in oak with period carvings to the back
A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed
Category
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Georgian bookcases you have a reading chair next to the bookcase and when you need to get a book down from
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.82 in W 24.22 in D 23.04 in
MCM Leather Dining Chairs Ostrich Italian French by La Tour Eiffel 1887
Located in Lake Worth, FL
high standards and fine leather that their leather accessories are produced. Exceptional chairs with
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Upholstered Club Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
and angled legs.
Featuring a high seat back, armrests, and plush upholstery; this chair offers
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Tropical Coastal Lounge Chair Oversized
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chair
Made in the USA
Approximate Measurements in Inches
39" high at back (including back cushion)
51
Category
Late 20th Century Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Modern Relaxing Bubble Swing Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging chair swing seat's round shape creates a cozy feel. The modern patterns are
Category
2010s South African Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs MCM Mies van der Rohe Style, Set of 2
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Lake Worth, FL
der Rohe Style Cantilever Chrome Leather Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
31 3/4" high at
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
English Lounge Chairs by Schnadig
Located in Lake Worth, FL
by Schnadig
Approximate Measurements in Inches
39" high at back
36" wide
36" deep (back to front
Category
Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Antique French Chair Bergere Walnut
Located in Lake Worth, FL
French Louis XV Style Bergere Chair
Approximate Measurements in Inches
45" high at back
28" wide
34
Category
Early 20th Century Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Walnut, Cotton
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
leather Wingback library reading armchair by DeCoro
Beautiful chair! Very comfortable.
Approximate
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Regency Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Approximate Measurements in Inches
38" high at back
29" wide
33" deep (back to front)
20" high at seat
Category
Late 20th Century Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Marge Carson Lounge Settee Chair
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
notified whenever new items are posted.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
43" high at back
40" wide
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Rocking Chair by Arthur Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
rocking chair showcases his signature style and attention to detail.
Crafted from high-quality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kay Otto Fisker Wingback Lounge Chair
By Kay Fisker
Located in San Francisco, CA
rare model chair executed with high quality construction and materials that wraps around you for a very
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Elm
Modern Slipcovered Club Chair And Ottoman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
comfort for relaxing, reading or watching a movie. With a sloping back, ant T form seat cushion
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Dux of Sweden
Located in Trenton, NJ
Introducing this pair of mid-century high-back walnut frame lounge chairs, an epitome of mcm
Category
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Louis XV Wingback Chair & Ottoman
Located in Lake Worth, FL
& Ottoman Set
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chair:
49" high at back
36" wide
36" deep (back to front
Category
Late 20th Century Louis XV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
EJ Victor Style Lounge Chairs Pair
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
back without cushion
29" high at back with cushion
31" wide
35" deep (back to front)
19" high at seat
Category
1990s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Bamboo Bentwood Rattan Wheat Back Dining Armchairs, Set of 4
Located in Lake Worth, FL
.
Approximate measurements in inches
37" high at back
21" wide
24" deep (back to front)
20" high at seat
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan, Bentwood, Wood
Vintage Club Chairs & Ottoman A Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chairs & Ottoman
Approximate Measurements in Inches
32" high at back
30" wide
33" deep (back to front
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HENREDON
By Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Inches
Chair:
40" high at back
34" wide
39" deep (back to front)
20" high at seat
26" deep x 26" wide
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Grosfeld House Regency Dining Accent Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Petite Lacquered Dining Accent Chairs
Backs and seats are tufted and seats are spring supported
Category
Mid-20th Century Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Lacquer
Lounge Settee Chair by Marge Carson
By Marge Carson
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches
43" high at back
40" wide
40" deep (back to front)
20" high at seat
27" deep x 35
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Pair of 1930's French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1930s French Leather Club Chairs are upholstered with high quality leather in good vintage
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
easy chair invites you to spend more time on it due to its imposing, high backrest which is slightly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Palacek Lounge Chairs Pair Coastal Beach House
By Palecek Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Leather Rattan Strapping Lounge Chairs
Approximate Measurements in Inches
35" high at back
32" wide
34
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan
Oversized Wingback Chair by CENTURY FURNITURE Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Measurements in Inches
48" high at back
38" wide
36" deep (back to front)
21" high at seat
20" deep x 23" wide
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Mahogany
Barbara Barry Lounge Chair Velvet for Henredon
By Barbara Barry, Henredon
Located in Lake Worth, FL
hits it or how it is brushed or handles.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
37" high at back
36" wide
Category
1990s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
Lounge Chairs Ottoman Erwin Lambeth for Tomlinson
By Tomlinson, Erwin Lambeth
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Peacocks.
Ottoman rolls on casters.
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chairs:
39" high at back with
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinoiserie Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
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High Back Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal high back reading chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every high back reading chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a high back reading chair, we have 378 options in-stock, while there are 61 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer high back reading 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 high back reading chair, those designed in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made high back reading chair over the years, but those crafted by Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani and Cassina are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a High Back Reading Chair?
The average selling price for a high back reading chair at 1stDibs is $2,975, while they’re typically $265 on the low end and $120,000 for the highest priced.
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.
Questions About High Back Reading Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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