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Library Reading Chair

A Regency mahogany library reading chair
A Regency mahogany library reading chair

A Regency mahogany library reading chair

$13,993

H 35 in W 26 in D 28 in

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

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period

$3,073Sale 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

Category

Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

3 Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs
3 Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs

3 Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Carved Walnut Upholstered Parlor Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

library reading chair and two sides. Made from walnut with carved and burled balloon backs over a brocade

Category

Antique 19th Century Renaissance Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Burl

Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair

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

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Rams Head Library Reading Lounge Chair by Key City Furniture
Rams Head Library Reading Lounge Chair by Key City Furniture

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Cotton

VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr

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

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair

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

Category

20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

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

Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 HARDWOOD, LEATHER & BRASS METAMORPHIC CHAiR LIBRARY STEPS
VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 HARDWOOD, LEATHER & BRASS METAMORPHIC CHAiR LIBRARY STEPS

VICTORIAN CIRCA 1880 HARDWOOD, LEATHER & BRASS METAMORPHIC CHAiR LIBRARY STEPS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand Walnut that converts with a hand rail Please note the

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair

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

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Stunning Redwood Sheraton Revival Chesterfield Library Armchair Part of a Suite
Stunning Redwood Sheraton Revival Chesterfield Library Armchair Part of a Suite

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

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base

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

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs

Materials

Rope, Maple

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro

$1,340

H 40.5 in W 37 in D 36 in

Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro

Located in Lake Worth, FL

estate fine furniture acquisitions of an Oversized real leather Wingback library reading armchair by

Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed
Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed

Warren Platner Bronze Wire Easy Chair for Knoll International, c 1966, Signed

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

can serve as a statement lounge chair, wingback library chair, nursing chair, reading chair, bedroom

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair
Antique French Louis XVI Style Figural Carved Walnut Bergere Wingback Arm Chair

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

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Reupholstered Bergère Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Reupholstered Bergère Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century French Louis XVI Reupholstered Bergère Armchairs

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

bergères are ideal as library or reading chairs and would bring a touch of French sophistication to a

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Recent Sales

19th Century English Rosewood Library Reading Chair
19th Century English Rosewood Library Reading Chair

19th Century English Rosewood Library Reading Chair

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 25.75 in D 33 in

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.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

A Very Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair
A Very Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Very Fine Goncalo Alves and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair
Very Fine Goncalo Alves and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair

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

Category

20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library Reading Chair by Ethan Allen
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library Reading Chair by Ethan Allen

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J Victor
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J Victor

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

Category

Vintage 1980s French Provincial Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Walnut

Victorian Embroidered Carved Oak Framed Library Reading Chair Gillows Style Legs
Victorian Embroidered Carved Oak Framed Library Reading Chair Gillows Style Legs

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Nice Edwardian English Club Armchair Solid Oak Frame Great Library Reading Chair
Nice Edwardian English Club Armchair Solid Oak Frame Great Library Reading Chair

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reading Library Armchair
Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reading Library Armchair

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

SUITE OF FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 OAK MIDDLE TEMPLE LAW LIBRARY CHAIRS
SUITE OF FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 OAK MIDDLE TEMPLE LAW LIBRARY CHAIRS

SUITE OF FOUR ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN CIRCA 1880 OAK MIDDLE TEMPLE LAW LIBRARY CHAIRS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

four original Middle Temple Law Library reading chairs with the Temples crest printed on the back rest

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Georgian Mahogany Red Leather Library Reading Cockfighting Chair, 1800
Antique Georgian Mahogany Red Leather Library Reading Cockfighting Chair, 1800

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

New Aged Vintage Leather Jameson Seating Henley Wingback Queen Anne Armchair
New Aged Vintage Leather Jameson Seating Henley Wingback Queen Anne Armchair

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

Category

20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Jacobean Oak Carved Slat Back Arm Chair Library Reading Accent
Antique Jacobean Oak Carved Slat Back Arm Chair Library Reading Accent

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES

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

Vintage Brown Oak Framed Tub Club Library Reading Armchair
Vintage Brown Oak Framed Tub Club Library Reading Armchair

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

Category

20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Oak

George III Chippendale Style Library Armchair Claw & Ball Legs Hawk Carved Arms
George III Chippendale Style Library Armchair Claw & Ball Legs Hawk Carved Arms

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

Category

Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps

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

Category

Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm

George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm

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H 35.5 in W 25 in D 29 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

2 Mid Century Pink Chairs & Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
2 Mid Century Pink Chairs & Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

2 Mid Century Pink Chairs & Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
2 Mid Century Pink Chairs & Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Henredon Folio 500 Mid-Century Club & Casters Lounge Chairs - Pair
Henredon Folio 500 Mid-Century Club & Casters Lounge Chairs - Pair

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Original Red Wood Framed William IV Library Reading Slipper Armchair, circa 1830
Original Red Wood Framed William IV Library Reading Slipper Armchair, circa 1830

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergeres

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergeres

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H 39 in W 27 in D 19 in

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergeres

Located in Round Top, TX

, library chair, reading nook chair, sitting room chair

Category

Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Napoleon III Mechanical Reading Chair Deconstructed
19th Century Napoleon III Mechanical Reading Chair Deconstructed

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair
Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Part of Suite Satin Floral and Birds Upholstery
Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Part of Suite Satin Floral and Birds Upholstery

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders

Materials

Oak

Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Four Victorian Libertys London Oak with Hera Upholstery Dining Chairs Carved
Four Victorian Libertys London Oak with Hera Upholstery Dining Chairs Carved

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s
Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s

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

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Ralph Lauren Plaid English Library Reading Lounge Chair w Arm Covers
Ralph Lauren Plaid English Library Reading Lounge Chair w Arm Covers

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs

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

Category

20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair
Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair

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

Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair

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

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair
Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair

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

Category

Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arthur Brett English Georgian Style Mahogany Green Leather Gooseneck Armchair
Arthur Brett English Georgian Style Mahogany Green Leather Gooseneck Armchair

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

Category

Late 20th Century Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Streit Mission Craftsman Quartersawn Oak Morris Library Lounge Arm Chair
Antique Streit Mission Craftsman Quartersawn Oak Morris Library Lounge Arm Chair

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Mission Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original

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

Category

Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of  Gentleman's High Back Chairs by Milo Baughman
Pair of  Gentleman's High Back Chairs by Milo Baughman

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

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Stunning Original Antique Victorian 1860 Kilim Upholstered Side Occasional Chair
Stunning Original Antique Victorian 1860 Kilim Upholstered Side Occasional Chair

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

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Ornately Carved Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Ornately Carved Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair & Ottoman
Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair & Ottoman

Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair & Ottoman

By Art Forma, Harrods

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

oversized wingback library reading lounge chair with matching ottoman I have another one of these

Category

Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa

A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa

Located in London, GB

library/office reading chairs £1199 each

Category

Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas

Materials

Leather

Sublime Victorian 1860 Antique Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Armchair
Sublime Victorian 1860 Antique Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Armchair

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

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Important Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Nightstands, Signed Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s
Important Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Nightstands, Signed Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s

Important Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Nightstands, Signed Kagan-Dreyfuss, 1950s

By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

occasional tables, next to a reading chair, library or fireside chair, nursing or reading chair, exotic

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Night Stands

Materials

Walnut

1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair finished in Floral Chenille
1920's Art Deco Library Reading Chair finished in Floral Chenille

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

Category

Vintage 1920s British Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Foam, Beech, Oak

Elegant  Vintage Turquoise Leather Library Reading  Chair
Elegant  Vintage Turquoise Leather Library Reading  Chair

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century English Library Reading Chair
19th Century English Library Reading Chair

19th Century English Library Reading Chair

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H 41.7 in W 27.7 in D 32.4 in

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

English Country House Victorian Red Leather Library Reading Chair
English Country House Victorian Red Leather Library Reading Chair

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

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Early Victorian Library Reading Chair in Floral Chenille
Early Victorian Library Reading Chair in Floral Chenille

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
Regency Mahogany and Leather Library or Reading Chair

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

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Edwardian Style Library Chair
Edwardian Style Library Chair

Edwardian Style Library Chair

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H 36 in W 30 in D 38 in

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 Library or Reading Chair
Edwardian Library or Reading Chair

Edwardian Library or Reading Chair

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H 41.34 in W 31.11 in D 29.14 in

Edwardian Library or Reading Chair

Located in Llandudno, Conwy

Edwardian Library or reading chair, mahogany frame ready for re-upholstrey. Book holder on

Category

Early 20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Victorian Leather Button Back Easy Chair
Victorian Leather Button Back Easy Chair

Victorian Leather Button Back Easy Chair

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H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 37.41 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

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Pair of Art Deco Bohemian Club Chairs
Pair of Art Deco Bohemian Club Chairs

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

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Upholstered library chairs
Upholstered library chairs

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
Citrine Vintage Velvet Wingback Armchair

Citrine Vintage Velvet Wingback Armchair

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.