English Regency Leather Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency mahogany tub form library style arm chair with a brown leather upholstered seat and back having brass nail head trim.
Leather
Pair of Vintage Modern Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Perfect for a home office, library, or sitting room, these chairs are sure to be an interesting addition to any space.
Fabric, Wood
19th c. English Howard Style Open Arm Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A 19th century English Howard style open arm library club chair having old upholstery over square thin tufted back with shaped crest and open curved arms also upholstered supported b...
Wood
Regency Metamorphic Chair in Mahogany - Libary Steps Ladder
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Absolutely unique Regency style arm chair library step combo - a metamorphic chair Wow - have you seen any thing like this?
Wood, Mahogany
$3,900 / set
H 39.4 in W 33.5 in D 35.4 in
Westnofa Vestlandske Pair of Scandinavian Modern Bentwood Lounge Chairs
By Westnofa Furniture
Located in North Charleston, SC
Ideal as statement seating in a living room, library, or executive office, these chairs offer both collectible pedigree and everyday comfort.
Leather, Bentwood
$2,450 / set
H 40 in W 21 in D 21 in
Pair of Vintage Hepplewhite Neoclassical Style Arm Chairs - Fully Restored
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is then masterfully overlaid with thin, contrasting lines of muted red (claret) and mustard yellow (gold), creating a striking "Prep Chic" or "Ralph Lauren Estate" aesthetic. ...
Fabric, Mahogany
$7,500
H 42.5 in W 33 in D 34.5 in
Large English Wing Back Chair of Tufted Tanned Leather with Nail-Head Trim
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English wingback armchair or library lounge chair - upholstered in tanned leather in the George III style - featuring a high back, winged sides and shaped arms, with a large ...
Metal, Brass
$1,995 / set
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Distressed French Louis XV Style Painted Arm Chairs w/ Toile Upholstery
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
The generously padded seats offer exceptional comfort while continuing the elegant toile pattern, making these chairs as functional as they are decorative. Their versatile scale allo...
Textile, Wood
$18,500 / set
H 31 in W 26 in D 28 in
Brazilian Modern Pair of Camel Mohair Club Chairs in Hardwood, Att. to Novo Rumo
By Novo Rumo
Located in New York, NY
Their versatile scale makes them ideal as a pair flanking a sofa, anchoring a conversation area, or serving as statement lounge chairs in a library, office, or primary suite. Attrib...
Mohair, Hardwood
$5,341 / set
H 33.47 in W 30.32 in D 31.11 in
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Reupholstered Bergère Armchairs
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Elegant yet inviting, these Louis XVI style bergères are ideal as library or reading chairs and would bring a touch of French sophistication to a living room, bedroom or study.
Walnut
$4,081
H 35.04 in W 32.68 in D 35.04 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Armchair in Calico, Ready for Re-Upholstery
Located in London, GB
A classic 19th-century French Napoleon III armchair, circa 1870. This elegant library or lounge chair features its original proportions with a comfortably raked back and scrolled a...
Cotton, Calico, Upholstery, Wood, Beech
Italian Reclining Upholstered Armchair of Walnut, 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Well-suited to a study, library, or drawing room, this chair offers genuine period character and modern comfort.
Metal
$2,100
H 33 in W 22 in D 24 in
Antique Victorian American Empire Mahogany Plaid Scrolled Parlor Armchairs
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian library / parlor arm chairs. Made of mahogany featuring American Empire / regency styling with scrolled arms and plaid upholstery.
Fabric, Mahogany
18th Century English Oak Armchair with Carved Back Panel
Located in Atlanta, GA
Its substantial oak construction, combined with the sculptural back and arms, gives the chair a strong architectural presence suitable for a library, hall, or study.
Oak
19th Century Italian Armchair with Zebra Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Strong yet elegant, it functions beautifully as an accent chair in a library, dressing room, or living area, offering history, texture, and undeniable presence.
Animal Skin, Zebra Hide, Walnut
Pair of Large Louis XIII Style Carved Oak Armchairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ideal for use as statement seating in a living room, library, or study, these chairs combine historical gravitas with timeless elegance.
Oak
$1,301
H 42.52 in W 18.71 in D 25.2 in
ANGLO INDIAN WOODEN HEAVILY CARVED ELEPHANT DETAIL SINGLE CAVER ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Its bold presence makes it an ideal statement piece for a study, library, or as an accent chair in a refined interior.
Hardwood
$2,895 / set
H 41.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Pair of Beautiful Eagle Carved Solid Mahogany Georgian Armchairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Perfect for a formal dining room, library, or study, these chairs integrate seamlessly into various interiors.
Mahogany
$4,040
H 47.25 in W 29.93 in D 23.63 in
STUNNING EXTRA LARGE GOTHIC REVIVAL THRONE ARMCHAIR HAND CARVED ARMORIAL LIONs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
This is a super important and highly collectable chair, ideally suited as a sophisticated library or hall chair, it really sets a scene and commands attention based on how large it i...
Oak
$7,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 41.74 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
19th Century American Mahogany Armchairs in William and Mary Style
Located in CABA, AR
Whether as focal points in a living room or as elegant additions to a study or library, these chairs elevate any space with their timeless appeal.
Mahogany
$20,543 / set
H 41.54 in W 29.34 in D 39.77 in
Fine Pair of Antique Original William Morris & Co Edinburgh Stamped Armchairs
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
William Morris's work is literally world famous, I have only ever come across two other pieces, both satinwood desks, one of which has sold, the other is listed under my other items ...
Upholstery, Hardwood, Mahogany
$12,257 / set
H 34.26 in W 30.91 in D 30.12 in
PAIR OF ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFiELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRS CLAW & BALL FEET
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A fantastic looking and well made pair, they are old chesterfields so they have the small tufting, the frames are ornately carved with claw & balls to the front, these would have bee...
Leather
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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