$5,484
H 38.59 in W 28.55 in D 34.65 in
RESTORED CHESTERFIELD TUFTED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY RECLINER ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, top to bottom restored, hand dyed deep Cigar brown leather reclining armchair Please note the
Leather
George IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
Upholstered in tufted light brown leather. The chair has the ability to recline. The brass knobs on
Brass
$16,708
H 42.13 in W 27.17 in D 32.29 in
ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
fully restored reddish brown leather, period William IV circa 1830 Chesterfield Library reclining
Brass
$12,462
H 39.97 in W 26.58 in D 35.04 in
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
100% period correct, fully stamped Robert Daws, William IV circa 1830 Rosewood reclining library
Brass
$5,848Sale Price|30% Off
H 40.75 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest This chair is a wonder to
Leather, Hardwood
$9,400
H 44 in W 30 in D 34 in
Labeled 19th Century London Made Reclining Mechanical Library Chair on Castors
Located in Richmond, VA
leather by J. Ward, “manufacturer to the Queen and royal family”. The chair reclines (from 34” to 62
Bronze
$8,075
H 39.77 in W 24.81 in D 32.29 in
Rare William IV Leather Reclining Bergere Library Chair On Original Brass Castor
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Reading, Berkshire
An Elegant William IV Brown Leather Button Back Mahogany Reclining Adjustable Library Chair, On
Brass
Antique Reclining Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Antique reclining library chair with built in foot rest covered in green leather. The show wood is
Antique William IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair Circa 1835
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique William IV Mahogany reclining library armchair Circa 1835 Magnificent antique William VI
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 37.8 in W 23.4 in D 34.3 in
19th Century English George IV Reclining Armchair with Provenance
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality 19th century English, George IV easy reclining library armchair. The shaped back
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 42.52 in W 34.65 in D 42.13 in
VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LiBRARY RECLINER ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, vintage hand dyed brown leather Chesterfield tufted recliner armchair Please note the delivery fee
Leather
Reclining Library Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1830 Antique frame, reupholstered in de Le Cuona wool / linen blend. 27"w x 30.5”d x 41”h x 16”seat Ref. CHAIR1221
Wool, Linen
William IV Reclining Library Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
English William IV mahogany library chair with reclining back operated with brass pulls to the
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany and Leather Reclining Library Chair
Located in Doylestown, PA
William IV mahogany reclining library chair with reclining back operated with brass pulls to the
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33 in W 41 in D 35 in
Bradington Young Blue Leather Reclining Club Lounge Library Chair Ottoman
By Bradington Young
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Bradington Young blue leather recliner chair and ottman. In the spirit of American
Leather
Sold
H 41.5 in W 25.5 in D 31 in
Vintage Leather Swivel Reclining Rolling Executive Desk Office Library Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage green leather executive office chair. Traditional with modern flare. Features a cherrywood finish and rolling castors, circa 1990s.
Leather, Cherry
Sold
H 44.49 in W 26.38 in D 37.41 in
Unusual Antique William IV Quality Mahogany and Leather Reclining Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual Antique William IV quality mahogany and leather reclining library chair having a quality
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Regency English William IV Rosewood Reclining Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
An exquisite William IV reclining rosewood library Armchair in the manner of R. Dawes. Sitting on
Rosewood
Sold
H 42.33 in W 27.76 in D 32.88 in
Important Museum Quality Antique Victorian Hand Carved Lion Reclining Armchair
By Thomas Chippendale, Thomas Hope
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, antique Victorian library reading recliner armchair with new hand dyed Thomas Chippendale floating button
Leather, Oak
Pair of William IV Leather Parlor Chairs
Located in Nantucket, MA
Brown leather library chairs with reclined button backs and padded open arms with spindle supports
Gentleman's Chair
Located in New York, NY
Distinctive gentleman's reclining library chair/clubroom chair. Features antique mahogany frame
Sold
H 36 in W 26 in D 42 in
Antique Tufted Leather Folding Campaign Library Recliner Chair, circa 1900
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reclining library chair features a button-tufted black leather sling seat with matching black leather arms
Metal
Sold
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 34.26 in
RESTORED CONTINENTAL HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LiBRARY RECLINER ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, hand dyed deep Cigar brown leather reclining armchair with matching ottoman Please note the delivery
Brass
Mid-Century Dunbar Black Tufted Leather Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Dunbar black tufted leather chair. Vintage tufted black leather desk/library reclining
Metal
Sold
H 41 in W 33 in D 40 in
Reclining Napoleon III Style Wingback Library Armchair in Burgundy Leather
By Bradington Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Add a touch of nobility to your space with this reclining Napoleon III style leather wingback
Leather
19th Century William IV Suede Reclining Armchair
Located in London, GB
This is a rare antique William IV mahogany framed reclining library armchair, circa 1830 in date
Suede, Mahogany
Sold
H 36.5 in W 33.5 in D 32.5 in
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
Faux Leather, Oak
Sold
H 42 in W 30 in D 20 in
Cevedra Sheldon Walnut, Cane & Cast Iron Rolling Chaise Lounge Chair, C. 1876
By Marks Adjustable Chair Company, Cavedra B. Sheldon
Located in Bainbridge, NY
). Originally produced for Parlor, Library and Smoking. Versatile. Convertible. Reclining. Folding. Statement
Wrought Iron
Biedermeier Library Recliner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 19th c., Flame Mahogany veneer Biedermeier library recliner chair. Inlay scroll motif
Fabric
Biedermeier Reclining Chair Based on a Schinkel Design
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Long Island City, NY
This German Biedermeier library reclining wing chair is based on Karl Friedrich Schinkel's famous
Walnut, Upholstery
Black Leather Reclining Library armchair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A Black leather Reclining Library armchair, raised on Quality brass castors. English second half
Leather
Sold
H 40.5 in W 24.25 in D 34.5 in
Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
This rare Victorian mahogany reclining library chair was made circa 1840. The mahogany frame
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Reclining Bergere Library Armchair with Caned Back and Seat, circa 1830
Located in Avington, Hampshire
Reclining bergere library armchair, with caned back and seat, circa 1830
Exceptional Louis-Philippe Reclining Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
Excpetionally nice French Louis-Philippe period gentleman's library chair with reclining back and
Wood
William IV Adjustable Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
A handsome reclining library chair with shaped back frame and scroll arm supports over turned and
Mahogany, Leather
William IV Reclining Library Armchair
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany and leather reclining library armchair, William Smoe design. This
William IV Leather Button Back Reclining Patent Library Chair
By R.P. Chaplin
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
William IV leather button back reclining patent library chair. This William IV leather reclining
Mahogany
$13,227
H 28.55 in W 85.04 in D 38.59 in
FULLY COIL SPRUNG VINTAGE 1920's HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CLUB SOFA
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning original circa 1920's, super comfortable, fully coil sprung, hand dyed saddle brown...
Leather
$34,810
H 33.67 in W 77.17 in D 42.52 in
Huge Restored Antique Victorian Howard & Son's Brown Leather Chesterfield Sofa
By Howard & Sons Ltd, Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd.
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very fine, fully restored Howard & Son’s Berners Street London, large Baring sofa upholstered with vintage brown leather that has Thomas Chipp...
Leather
$16,987Sale Price|20% Off
H 68.31 in W 87.01 in D 13.78 in
Antique Neoclassical Pine and Lime Wood Georgian Style Fireplace Surround
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A substantial and impressive architectural late 19th century profusely carved pine and lime wood fireplace surround in the Georgian manner of Robert Adam. The shelf perfectly evokes ...
Pine
$26,000
H 102 in W 61.5 in D 79 in
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
Located in Charleston, SC
English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Set of 12 Minton Gold Rimmed Porcelain Ball Dinner Plates
By Minton
Located in Great Barrington, MA
One of Minton's most popular patterns is named "Porcelain Ball” which features a large diameter plate bordered by a gold and white floral decoration and trimmed with an acid etc...
Porcelain
Set of 12 English Porcelain Botanical Plates, Spode, circa 1900
By Spode
Located in New York, NY
Set of 12 English porcelain botanical plates, Spode, circa 1900.
Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet
By André-Charles Boulle
Located in London, GB
With panels of inlaid brass, the central door depicting a scene with cherubs playing amidst arabesque scrolls with phoenix and other exotic birds, the flanking glazed doors separated...
Brass, Bronze
Zenith Console Radio Model 9-S-262
By Radiobar Corp. and Philco
Located in Fulton, CA
A Philco Model 9-S-262 console radio with multiple band dial. Circa. 1938. All electrical components and speaker intact. Beautiful dial, grill cloth and finish. Radio turns on, dial ...
Walnut
$6,500
H 3.75 in W 14 in D 8.75 in
T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens Greek Walnut Foot Stool Model # 22
By Saridis, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Lynn, MA
Very rare T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Saridis of Athens Greek Walnut Foot Stool Model # 22. The design was taken from the stele of Philotera of the 4th century B.C. in the Archaeologi...
Walnut
Pair of French Louis XVI Period Gilt Bronze and Agate Vases
By Martin Baffert
Located in London, GB
These truly exceptional and rare antique Louis XVI period vases have been sculpted from agate, a precious and highly sought-after stone. The vases are set on square agate bases with ...
Agate, Bronze, Ormolu
$45,000 / set
H 23 in W 17.5 in D 14 in
Large Pair of French Red Lacquer, Chinoiserie Decorated and Ormolu-Mounted Vases
Located in New York, NY
A large pair of antique French transitional period red lacquer, chinoiserie decorated ormolu-mounted vases with gilt bronze Rococo mounts. The vibrant color of these highly polished ...
Bronze
$5,650
H 55.5 in W 29.5 in D 20.5 in
19th Century Victorian Bamboo Chinoiserie Lacquered Secretaire Desk
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Victorian secretaire desk, in the Brighton Pavilion style. Having a frame of burnt bamboo, inset with lacquered panels hand-painted with birds and floral motifs. Its top panel hinged...
Brass
Extraordinary George Smith Black Leather Sectional Sofa
By George Smith
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hand-made in England by iconic furniture maker George Smith, a three piece Sectional in pure black glazed Leather. The frame with gently sloped arms and stylish oversized flat-panel...
Leather, Wood
French Fountain
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
This old French Limestone fountain was hand carved and installed in a French countryside home. The piece has been well preserved throughout the years and was recently reclaimed by ou...
Limestone
$34,850
H 32.5 in Dm 43.25 in
A French Baroque 19th-20th C. Louis XV Style Gildwood Carved Round Center Table
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A French Baroque 19th-20th century Louis XV/XVI Transitional Style Gildwood Carved Circular Center or Foyer Table with a Veined Peach Colored Brocatelle Marble Top, the four legs eac...
Giltwood
$4,873Sale Price|30% Off
H 32.68 in W 87.01 in D 33.08 in
Fully Restored Ralph Lauren Brompton Three-Four Seat Sofa Cream Leather Couch
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare custom made to order stamped Ralph Lauren Graham cream leather sofa in fully restored condition. Where to begin! If you like qual...
Leather, Hardwood
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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