Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A mahogany reading chair After a design by Thomas Sheraton Of most striking design, the mahogany chair with its original leather upholstery having castor-shod tapering and turned...
Leather, Mahogany
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Brass
A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two deep buttoned cushions and padded elbow rests re-upholstered in distressed black l...
Leather, Mahogany
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
18th Century George II Walnut Cockfighting / Reading Chair
Located in Solebury, PA
An exquisite 18th-century George II walnut cockfighting chair, characterized by its sculpted seat and back, is upholstered in opulent red leather and adorned with decorative brass na...
Brass
$11,700 / set
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 27.96 in
Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 2 Eva reading Chairs. This "Easy" model comes with armrests.
Leather, Beech
$8,500
H 37.5 in W 24 in D 22.5 in
19th Century Thomas Jefferson Walnut Reading Chair in Georgian Style
Located in Queens, NY
English Georgian style (19th century) Thomas Jefferson walnut reading chair with brown leather seat and open cross design back with book shelf.
Leather, Walnut
$4,040 / item
H 43.31 in W 26.78 in D 31.89 in
RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Show Framed Victorian fully restored brown Leather, Mahogany Library reading armch...
Leather, Hardwood
$753
H 34.65 in W 21.46 in D 22.25 in
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair A good looking well-made and decorative captain’s chair, it has a light beechwood f...
Leather, Beech
$10,956
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds that could pack down into boxes.
Leather, Walnut
Reading Lounge Chair with Lamp and Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the graciousness of stingrays and their flying movement underwater this MAN-T lounge chair with reading light invites you to chill. The wings of this accent allow you to ...
Leather
$4,040
H 37.8 in W 32.29 in D 34.65 in
STUNNING EARLY VICTORIAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER READING LOUNGE ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning Early Victorian Hand-dyed Brown Leather Reading Lounge Armchair. It is a true masterpiece of design and crafts...
Leather
Brown Leather Wingback Chair by Tom Dixon
By Tom Dixon
Located in Rochester, England
Whether you're looking to add a touch of opulence to your home or create a cozy reading nook, this Leather Wingback Chair is the perfect choice.
Leather
English Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Cockfighting Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Victorian Style Tufted Brown Faux Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair with pleated deep button back and arms.
Leather
$6,509 / item
H 41 in W 60 in D 46 in
Reading Lounge Chair Upholstered in Leather with Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the graciousness of stingrays and their flying movement underwater this MAN-T lounge chair invites you to chill. The wings of this accent allow you to rest your book, iPa...
Leather
George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An unusual and rare mahogany swivel reading chair with a show wood back rail upholstered on the front side to allow for use to both sit in to use as a desk chair as well as to stradd...
Brass
$5,409
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair. This chair is really quite ex...
Leather, Hardwood
$3,067Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 31.11 in
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair Recently covered in leather & coloured to chestnut, brass studded detail Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows Sc...
Leather, Mahogany
$3,766
H 38.19 in W 27.37 in D 32.09 in
Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1840 show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair This chair is really quite exq...
Leather, Hardwood
Bridle Leather Reading Chair
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, England
A melding of Brazilian and Scandinavian midcentury design, this lounge chair takes the classic Danish combination of oak and leather and applies it to a shapely hand joined and turne...
Leather, Oak
Reading Chair Ambrose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unrestrictive, effortlessly comfortable staple for early mornings and late evenings. Designed to tell a story, the Ambrose ages beautifully as it gets used. Spacious enough to sha...
Silver, Brass
Reading Chair: Ambrose
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An unrestrictive, effortlessly comfortable staple for early mornings and late evenings. Designed to tell a story, the Ambrose ages beautifully as it gets used. Spacious enough to sha...
Silver, Brass
Unavailable
H 28.35 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Camber Reading Chair - Woven leather cord and Russet bridle leather
By Otzi Ltd
Located in Norwich, England
The Camber reading chair is refined and beautifully poised, with a gentle sculpted bow in the arm rests and slight angle on the subtly profiled legs.
Leather, Cord, Hardwood
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 22.45 in D 25.2 in
Mond 12 Reading Chair - Modern Design hand-crafted in Germany
By RITTERGUT & RUNNYMEDE
Located in Seehausen (Altmark), DE
Newly released design by Rittergut & Runnymede. Currently exhibiting at the Staatsschauspiel Dresden/Saxony (Dresden State Theatre). With Mond Zwölf Rittergut & Runnymede are present...
Leather, Ash
Late Georgian Mahogany and Leather Reading Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A late Georgian mahogany and leather reading chair. Also known as a 'cockfighting' open armchair, on brass castors.
Leather, Mahogany
Ralph Lauren Leather Reading Chair & Matching Ottoman
Located in West Hartford, CT
Expertly crafted from supple, top grain, leather, this generously proportioned chair, features Ralph Lorenz, iconic rolled arms and rich, caramel you'd patina that only improves with...
Leather
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
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
Sold
H 45 in W 21 in D 25 in
Antique Brown Leather and Nailhead Mahogany Reading Chair Wingback Armchair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant antique brown leather reading chair adorned with brass nailheads and mahogany base, all original.
Leather, Wood
Georgian Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome and rare Georgian-style reading chair, expertly crafted of mahogany. With its high, wide back that slims at the seat, the chair is constructed so that the reader sits in t...
Leather, Mahogany
Georgian Style Tufted Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
English Victorian Style Tufted Leather Reading or Cockfighting Chair with pleated deep button back and arms.
Leather
William IV Reading Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A William IV period mahogany reading chair the back fitted with an adjustable surface, the shaped seat supported by turned front legs.
Mahogany, Leather, Upholstery
Distressed Irish Mechanical Leather and Carved Wood Reading Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
19th century reading chair loaded with character; incised decorated oak crest rail, walnut adjustable lap desk --16" x 12", original tufted distressed leather.
Oak, Leather
George II Walnut Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid George II-period reading/cockfighting chair is stunning in both form and quality.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 31 in W 18 in L 31 in
Antique Georgian Mahogany Red Leather Library Reading Cockfighting Chair, 1800
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian mahogany & red leather library/cockfighting or gambler's chair, circa 1800. The chair designed for the sitter to sit facing the back of the chair, both the s...
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century George II Walnut Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This splendid George II-period reading chair is stunning in both form and quality.
Leather, Walnut
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 in Inches 42.5" high at back 34" wide 36" deep (back to front) 20" high at seat...
Leather
Pair of Large Burgundy Leather Chesterfield Tufted Club Reading Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Handsome, handcrafted in the USA, burgundy button tufted leather chesterfield club chairs in excellent condition. Features an extra wide and deep seat. Finished with brass nailhead t...
Brass
Bernhardt Leather with Nailheads George the III Wingback Reading Chair
By Bernhardt
Located in West Hartford, CT
Grand, welcoming and wonderful leather wingback club chair from the late 20th century, by Bernhardt. In the manner of George III. Having mahogany legs with carvings throughout. Gorge...
Brass
Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oak "Bukkestolen" (reading chair) with exposed frame and upholstered seat and back in natural leather.
Oak, Leather
Sold
H 37.41 in W 26.97 in D 40.16 in
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage 1970's danish Chesterfield aged brown leather slipper rocking armchair A well-used vintage piece in nice condition throughou...
Leather, Plastic
An English Cockfighting or Reading Chair
Located in NYC, NY
A fine English cockfighting chair reupholstered in saddle leather.
Leather, Upholstery
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Oversized Top Grain Dis...
Leather
Brown Leather and Nailhead Club Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant brown leather and nailhead reading chair. The leather's patina is gorgeous.
Leather, Textile, Wood
English Mahogany Cock Fighting Chair
Located in London, GB
An English Edwardian studded leather cock fighting chair, or reading chair, in sumptuous dark red close-nailed leather with an adjustable writing/reading surface, sitting on pad feet...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 40 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
Leather and Teak Lounge Chair with Ottoman by K. Rasmussen for Peter Wessel
By Peter Wessel, K. Rasmussen
Located in San Antonio, TX
A beautiful patina on brown leather. Makes a wonderful reading chair with tall back and cushy ottoman. circa 1950.
Leather, Teak, Foam
Sold
H 44.89 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in
New Aged Vintage Leather Jameson Seating Henley Wingback Queen Anne Armchair
By Jameson Seating
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this new Jameson seating Henley wingback Queen Anne aged vintage leather armchair This chair was delivered but never used ,it might have the odd...
Leather
Sold
H 35.44 in W 29.93 in D 27.17 in
Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very large Victorian 1860 solid mahogany framed with Chesterfield buttoning and aged green leather upholstery Horseshoe library reading captai...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 35 in W 32 in D 34 in
Hancock & Moore Raspberry Red Leather Nailhead Reading Chair and Ottoman Set
By Hancock & Moore
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and coveted Hancock & Moore leather chair and ottoman. The set is labeled underneath. Tufted red raspberry leather with brass tacked detail. Mahogany wood legs with caster w...
Brass
Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reading Library Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency period mahogany part-ebonized leather upholstered library reading chair, the U-shaped top rail with a sliding ratcheted reading panel on the back above an upholstered seat ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 44.69 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s Recently Re covered in leather upholstery, with brass studs & polished to Chestnut in colou...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library readin...
Leather
Sold
H 43 in W 40 in D 26 in
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Really Stunning Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for E J VICTOR ...
Leather, Cotton
Sold
H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 38.19 in
Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Art Forma for Harrods London hand dyed oxblood leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair A very good looking well ma...
Leather
Sold
H 39.38 in W 36.03 in D 38.59 in
Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair & Ottoman
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this stunning 1 of 2 Art Forma for Harrods London hand dyed oxblood leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair with matching ottoman I have anoth...
Leather
Lounge chair and ottoman with reading stand by Bruno Mathsson
Located in New York, NY
Rare Eva Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Bruno Mathsson for Firma Karl Mathsson, Varnamo, with adjustable attached reading stand
Branded marks
Birch, Leather
Victorian Turned Leg Leather Reading Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian turned leg leather reading chair This Victorian turned leg leather reading chair was made circa 1865 A chair of this design, is perfect for sitting and relaxing to read.
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.
Mahogany
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
19th Century Library Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Tufted faux leather reading chair designed to be sat on backwards as well as frontwards.
Brass
Victorian Mahogany Tufted Leather Open Armchair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Wonderful Victorian mahogany tufted leather reading chair or lolling chair, the deep button tufting set within a molded frame, the padded arms on delightful turned supports; the deep...
Mahogany, Leather
Edwardian Leather Reading Easy Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Edwardian leather reading easy chair Here we have this striking chair that is great to sit back and relax in.
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany and Leather Library or Reading Chair
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good Regency mahogany library or reading chair; the curved padded arms with scrolled supports above a rectangular padded back with mahogany hinged panel for reading or writing ratche...
Leather, Mahogany
Elegant Vintage Turquoise Leather Library Reading Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Weathered leather tufted arm chair a traditional piece in a very bold and beautiful color
Metal
A George III Mahogany and Brass Mounted Reading Chair
Located in London, GB
A George III mahogany and brass mounted reading chair, with leather seat on turned tapering legs with brass caps and casters.
Brass
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
Pair of Late 19th Century Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Pair of late 19th century mahogany reading chairs This pair of 19th century mahogany and leather reading chairs, were made circa 1880.
Mahogany
19th Century American Mahogany Reading / Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Mahogany leather reading / library arm chair can be used with or without the reading stand and was made in America in the early 19th century.
Brass
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$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
Rosso 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
$8,765Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$30,130Sale Price|32% Off
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
Velvet, Fiberglass
$2,072
H 13.8 in W 16.7 in D 11 in
Antique Carved Oak Gothic Revival Bible Stand / Church Book Stand w IHS Symbols
Located in Lisse, NL
Antique bible table stand with hand carved cross and open IHS symbols in Gothic quatrefoil in the sides. This beautifully and fine quality hand-carved Gothic bible stand dates from...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
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
$189,482Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in Dm 18 in
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
By Gerard and Leonard Valk
Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL
A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...
Other
Ralph Lauren Mahogany Traditional Extendable Dining Table
By Ralph Lauren
Located in New York, NY
Ralph Lauren Home mahogany dining table with two leaves. Features polished finish with cabriole legs and claw feet. Dimensions: 137.5” Total Length with leaves 47.7” Width 30.5” H...
Mahogany
Large Precious Stone and Silver-Gilt Flower Model by Asprey
By Asprey & Garrard Limited
Located in London, GB
A large precious stone and silver-gilt flower model by Asprey. English, 20th century. Measures: 47cm high x 14cm wide x 12 cm depth. Crafted in fine Faberge style, this piece is...
Rock Crystal, Gold Plate, Silver
Period English Regency Hardwood Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham
By Marsh and Tatham
Located in Essex, MA
Period English Regency Recamier in Manner of Marsh and Tatham Neoclassical Form with wonderful modern length. Egyptian Revival Palmette at foot and Scrolled backrest Four fluted le...
Hardwood
$1,750 / item
H 26 in W 16 in D 16 in
FIN Shade Ceramic Table Lamp, Hand Built, Green Satin Glaze, by Kalin Asenov
By Kalin Asenov
Located in Savannah, GA
FIN _November Green Please note that this listing includes the table base, light bulbs and finial. It is wired for use in the US. If you would like a linen shade as shown in the imag...
Ceramic
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
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
$18,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 20.67 in W 50.01 in D 1.97 in
17th Century by Felice Torelli Hagar and the Angel Oil on Canvas
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Felice Torelli (Verona, Italy, 1667 - Bologna, Italy, 1748) Title: Hagar and the Angel Medium: Oil on canvas Dimensions: without frame 41 x 116 cm - with frame 52.5 x 127 cm Origina...
Canvas, Cotton Canvas, Oil
Mawu Chair in Snow by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Original chair in golden oak, satin finish. Flared legs, backrest and seat upholstered in a textured cream fabric by Dedar.
Oak, Fabric, Bouclé
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