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Library Reading Chair

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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Regency mahogany library reading chair
A Regency mahogany library reading chair
$14,019
H 35 in W 26 in D 28 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
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Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
$3,078 Sale Price
20% Off
H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 31.11 in
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
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Really Stunning Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading
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Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rams Head Library Reading Lounge Chair by Key City Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Wonderful Library Reading Lounge Armchair by Key City Furniture
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Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

Rams Head Library Reading Lounge Chair by Key City Furniture
Rams Head Library Reading Lounge Chair by Key City Furniture
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
H 43.5 in W 35 in D 39 in
RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, Show Framed Victorian fully restored brown Leather, Mahogany Library reading armchair with Chesterfield
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
finest desk or library reading chair you will ever see Dimensions Height:- 92.5cm Width:- 75cm
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Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library reading armchairs that
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20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the
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Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
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Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Streit Mission Craftsman Quartersawn Oak Morris Library Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
chair, is a recliner with a slide-out footstool that is considered one of the first library / reading
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Antique Early 1900s American Mission Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stunning Redwood Sheraton Revival Chesterfield Library Armchair Part of a Suite
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
upholstery is exquisite. This is a library reading or saloon chair so low to the ground and great for
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Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
to New Beginnings!!! This chair would be so fun to have in a game room, in a library as a reading
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Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rope, Maple

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of an Oversized real leather Wingback library reading armchair by
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
H 40.5 in W 37 in D 36 in
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique French Louis XVI style Bergere library wingback reading chair, circa 1890-1910. Made from
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Early 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
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Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

1 of a Pair - A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
library/office reading chairs £1199 each
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Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

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19th Century English Rosewood Library Reading Chair
Located in New York, NY
Library reading chair with carved paw feet upholstered in black linen fabric now.
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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

A Very Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chair attributed to Gillows. Stamped to the seat rail "GW" possibly for George Wilson, a
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Very Fine Goncalo Alves and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
recorded as working for Gillows 1802-1804. This chair is of extraordinary quality and is thought to pre
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20th Century English Regency Armchairs

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
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Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J VICTOR Featuring detail carvings, a matching
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Vintage 1980s French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Victorian Embroidered Carved Oak Framed Library Reading Chair Gillows Style Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
reading chair with Embroidered tapestry upholstery and Gillows style reeded legs A really very good
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Nice Edwardian English Club Armchair Solid Oak Frame Great Library Reading Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the lead of Howard & Son’s The chair is a good large size, very comfortable and in good order
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Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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
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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

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
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Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

New Aged Vintage Leather Jameson Seating Henley Wingback Queen Anne Armchair
By Jameson Seating
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
old Victorian library reading chairs The leather is naturally designed to be imperfect in finish
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20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Jacobean Oak Carved Slat Back Arm Chair Library Reading Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Jacobean arm chair. Features a scrolled serpentine rail over slat back. Features square
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Antique 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
has a lovely patina, the general look and feel of the chair is very charismatic, the frame has wear
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Vintage Brown Oak Framed Tub Club Library Reading Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown tub armchair with oak frame designed as a library reading armchair A very good looking
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20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs

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Oak

George III Chippendale Style Library Armchair Claw & Ball Legs Hawk Carved Arms
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George III Chippendale style Library reading chair
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Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late Georgian mahogany library bergere with adjustable reading arm, the ribbed back, seat and
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Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

2 Mid Century Pink Chairs & Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional pair of pink upholstered chairs and ottoman. Circa 1970s. Square form with lounging
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

2 Mid Century Pink Chairs & Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional pair of pink upholstered chairs and ottoman. Circa 1970s. Square form with lounging
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Henredon Folio 500 Mid-Century Club & Casters Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
library chairs in the reading room of their original owner. The cushions are very soft and quite
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Original Red Wood Framed William IV Library Reading Slipper Armchair, circa 1830
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
reading armchair This chair is a very good look and sculptural piece of art furniture, the frame flows
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Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Round Top, TX
, library chair, reading nook chair, sitting room chair
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Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Napoleon III Mechanical Reading Chair Deconstructed
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th Century Napoleon III mechanical reading or library chair, having a footstool, the seat can be
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Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoning and aged green leather upholstery Horseshoe library reading captain’s chair A very
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Part of Suite Satin Floral and Birds Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian library, reading or nursing chair with a
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair in oak A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and
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Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Four Victorian Libertys London Oak with Hera Upholstery Dining Chairs Carved
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English oak Library reading armchairs A nice traditional pair of English Library reading chairs
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

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
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Antique 19th Century American American Classical Office Chairs and Desk ...

Materials

Brass

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
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Antique 1830s British William IV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ralph Lauren Plaid English Library Reading Lounge Chair w Arm Covers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
library reading armchair with arm covers Approximate measurements in inches 38" high at back 41" wide
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair
By Art Forma, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair A very good looking well made and comfortable
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair
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Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arthur Brett English Georgian Style Mahogany Green Leather Gooseneck Armchair
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
cabriole legs, carved at the knee with pad feet. Perfect for use as a library reading chair, desk chair, or
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Late 20th Century Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a
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Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Gentleman's High Back Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Gentleman's High Back Reading or Library Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Stunning Original Antique Victorian 1860 Kilim Upholstered Side Occasional Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
reading or nursing side chair A good looking and well made piece, Victorian Kilim seating is some of
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Ornately Carved Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair & Ottoman
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oversized wingback library reading lounge chair with matching ottoman I have another one of these
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Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
library/office reading chairs £1199 each
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Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sublime Victorian 1860 Antique Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library reading or take a NAP chair. Chesterfield tufted the back and arms with Thomas Chippendale
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Important Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Nightstands, Signed Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
occasional tables, next to a reading chair, library or fireside chair, nursing or reading chair, exotic
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair finished in Floral Chenille
Located in Tarleton, GB
Art Deco Library Reading Chair Introducing the 1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair, supplied by
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Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Foam, Beech, Oak

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
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Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Library Reading Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality, 19th century English reading armchair, having been recently reupholstered by us
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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

19th Century English Library Reading Chair
19th Century English Library Reading Chair
H 41.7 in W 27.7 in D 32.4 in
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
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Antique 1850s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Early Victorian Library Reading Chair in Floral Chenille
Located in Tarleton, GB
Original Victorian Library Chair Elegant antique chair with lovely proportions.  This is a
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Antique 1840s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Ceramic, Chenille, Yew

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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Edwardian Style Library Chair
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An Edwardian style buttoned library or reading chair newly recovered in buff colored microsuede
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Vintage 1980s English Edwardian Lounge Chairs

Edwardian Style Library Chair
Edwardian Style Library Chair
H 36 in W 30 in D 38 in
Edwardian Library or Reading Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
Edwardian Library or reading chair, mahogany frame ready for re-upholstrey. Book holder on
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Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Library or Reading Chair
Edwardian Library or Reading Chair
H 41.34 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in
Victorian Leather Button Back Easy Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
relaxing in this chair. Suitable as a library or reading chair as well as a chair to relax in. The legs
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Victorian Leather Button Back Easy Chair
Victorian Leather Button Back Easy Chair
H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 in
Pair of Art Deco Bohemian Club Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Featured is a pair of Art Deco Cigar Smoking, music listening, library reading club chairs. The
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Vintage 1930s Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Upholstered library chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We carry a selection of French and English library and reading chairs in remains of their original
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Citrine Vintage Velvet Wingback Armchair
Located in Miami, FL
Tall with modern clean lines, perfect reading chair in Library or your living room. Legs are
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Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Regency Gillows "Spanish" Library Armchair in Deep Ox Blood Buttoned Leather
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
extremely comfortable and would make a perfect reading or library chair, but also being such a decorative
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Antique 1820s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Gainsborough Style Chairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
around your home. They can be used in a library setting as reading chairs, in the drawing room as
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Vintage 1930s English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gainsborough Style Chairs
Pair of Gainsborough Style Chairs
H 40.25 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Victorian Armchairs in Orignal Upholstery
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We carry a selection of French and English library and reading chairs in remains of their original
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Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edwardian English Mahogany Library Chair with a Leather Seat England, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
We love the large-scale of this English library / reading chair made about the turn of the last
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Antique Early 1900s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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Antique Early 18th Century French Louis XIV Doors and Gates

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Porcelain

Vintage Regency Solid Granite Columns - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Elevate your decor with these Vintage Regency Solid Granite Columns. Crafted from durable granite, these columns exude classic regency charm and sophistication. Perfect for adding a ...
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Early 20th Century American Regency Pedestals and Columns

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Granite

Vintage Regency Solid Granite Columns - a Pair
Vintage Regency Solid Granite Columns - a Pair
$5,950 / set
H 47.5 in W 16.25 in D 16.25 in
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Library Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the library reading chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every library reading chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect library reading chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each library reading chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made library reading chair over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Harrods and Ralph Lauren are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Library Reading Chair?

Prices for a library reading chair start at $695 and top out at $38,111 with the average selling for $2,398.

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 Library Reading Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.