18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gutsy 18th century Georgian style mahogany library armchair with carved eagle head detail. High
Early 20th Century American Georgian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A gutsy 18th century Georgian style mahogany library armchair with carved eagle head detail. High
Upholstery, Mahogany
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century William IV mahogany library armchair. This classic armchair features a deep
Linen, Mahogany
$44,218 / set
H 40 in W 23 in D 30 in
Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1820, Sliding Seat
Located in London, GB
A pair of early 19th century Regency period mahogany library armchairs with unusual sliding action
Mahogany
19th Century Carved Mahogany Library Armchair in the Chippendale Style
Located in Martlesham, GB
19th Century carved mahogany library armchair in the Chippendale style, upholstered in a cream
Mahogany
Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in London, GB
An important pair of mid-18th century Chippendale period mahogany Library Armchairs, having unusual
Mahogany
$29,819 / set
H 38 in W 32.5 in D 31.5 in
A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style , each with the shaped
Leather, Mahogany
Early Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A excellent quality early Victorian deep buttoned mahogany library chairs, lovely shape, in
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Essex, MA
With serpentine upholstered back and square seat with typical down swept arms. Square section legs . H- stretcher and brass casters.
Brass
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Georgian style library armchair. Solid mahogany with some mahogany veneers over oak secondary wood
Mahogany
George III Period Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century George III period golden mahogany library Gainsborough armchair having unusual
Mahogany
19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
A very fine early 19th century mahogany framed library armchair, the curved top-rail above button
Leather, Mahogany
$47,620
H 38.98 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
Fine Pair 18th Century Robert Manwaring Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
By Robert Manwaring
Located in Lymington, GB
A fine pair of mid-eighteenth century carved mahogany library armchairs attributed to Robert
Mahogany
$45,919
H 43 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each
Leather, Mahogany
George III Period 18th Century Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A mid-18th century George III period mahogany armchair having “saddled” top rail and shaped
Mahogany
William IV Mahogany Library Armchair, Upholstered, England, Circa 1835
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold
Mahogany
$7,550
H 28.75 in W 25.6 in D 41.74 in
Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Antique metamorphic mahogany library chair, English Regency circa 1810, after a patented design by
Mahogany
$17,007
H 50.5 in W 28 in D 28 in
William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in London, GB
Constructed in mahogany, rising from caster shod scrolled toe cabriole legs to the front and rear
Mahogany
A Fine and Rare George II Carved Mahogany Library Armchair
By Paul Saunders
Located in London, GB
English, ca. 1755 Attributed to Paul Saunders The padded back with serpentine top rail, above a serpentine padded seat, the padded armrests on scrolled supports carved with C-scr...
Silk, Mahogany
$5,750 / item
H 30.5 in W 28.25 in D 32 in
Fine Pair of 19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Each with padded back and armrests within a channeled frame, enriched with stylized foliate and floral motives; the over-uphosltered seat over a deep seat rail and boldly reeded fron...
Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany
Pavilion Crocodile Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A carved mahogany library armchair inspired by furniture from Brighton Pavilion, with stylised
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important sabre legged, acanthus carved Regency mahogany library armchair, of generous
Leather, Mahogany
$3,714
H 37.41 in W 23.23 in D 32.68 in
William IV Polished Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Chair On Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A British 1830's William IV polished antique brown leather chesterfield backed mahogany library
Brass
$750 / set
H 43 in W 28 in D 28 in
Vintage Southwood Queen Anne Style Mahogany Library Arm Chairs - a Pair
By Southwood & Co.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Southwood Queen Anne Style Mahogany Library Armchairs Living Room Chairs. Item features
Mahogany
Sainsbury Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A very fine Georgian mahogany library armchair of unusually generous proportions. Exceptional
Mahogany
English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms
Located in Westwood, NJ
An exceptionally well hand-carved mahogany library armchair, the back in the shape of a ship's
Leather, Wood
Fine Regency Caned Bergere
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine George IV mahogany library armchair with caned arms, back and seat, the frame with ribbed and
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Armchair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
An unusual late 18th Century mahogany library armchair, with fluted top rail and central rosette
Upholstery, Mahogany
Tatham Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote
Mahogany
English 19th Century Mahogany Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very good quality mid 19th century English mahogany library armchair, in the French hepplewhite
Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
An excellent quality pair of 19th century mahogany library armchairs, in the French empire taste
Mahogany
$3,210Sale Price|40% Off
H 38.59 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
An English 18th-century carved mahogany library armchair - or bergère - of good rich colour
Mahogany
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 side tighten to hold the seat at a set position. Most likely made by Gillows of La...
Brass
$9,319
H 38.59 in W 27.17 in D 26.38 in
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
Located in Lymington, GB
A very good Chippendale-period mahogany Gainsborough armchair, circa 1760. This is a lovely
Mahogany
Kent Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A William Kent design gilded wood library armchair with tapering square legs, acanthus and shell
Mahogany
Dundas Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved and water gilded library armchair designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas
Mahogany
Regent’s Park Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A late Regency/early Victorian library open armchair with finely turned arm supports and turned and
Brass
19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A superb quality mid-19th century William IV period mahogany library armchair of bold proportions
Leather, Mahogany
$6,258
H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Cane Leather Library Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
Early 19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Leather Caned Library Bergère Armchair This exquisite
Leather, Cane
Scottish Deconstructed Library Armchair
Located in Faversham, GB
A large library armchair of generous proportions and of outstanding quality in the country house
Calico, Mahogany, Oak
Dundas Refined Library Armchair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine carved and water gilded library armchair designed by Robert Adam and made by Thomas
Mahogany
$12,500
H 41 in W 27.25 in D 28 in
English Chippendale Mahogany Spoon Back Upholstered Library Armchair, Circa 1770
Located in Charleston, SC
English Chippendale mahogany spoon back library chair with flanking scrolled fluted arms and
Muslin, Mahogany
English Library Armchair of Leather and Mahogany in the Georgian Style
Located in Austin, TX
A fine library armchair or lounge chair of mahogany in the George III style from England, featuring
Metal, Brass
$6,299
H 43.31 in W 24.02 in D 34.65 in
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
A very stylish, high-quality 19th-century William IV period library armchair in mahogany and
Leather, Mahogany
George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine early 19th Century Geo III mahogany upholstered library chair. The arched back sweeps down to
Mahogany
Antique English Library Armchair
Located in North Miami, FL
Very important and heavy mahogany framed chair with high back and beautiful nubby wool upholstery.
Wool, Mahogany
George IV mahogany library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A George IV mahogany library chair with shaped arms on turned tapering legs. Reupholstered in deep
Leather, Mahogany
$8,095
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Regency Mahogany Bergere Leather Library Chair 1810-1820 Georgian Red Armchair
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, fine and extremely rare mahogany and leather Regency bergere library armchair in
Brass
W1V Mahogany & carved leather Library Chair
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Mahogany & carved leather Library Chair William 1V period 1830-1837 Mahogany frame, with open
Leather, Mahogany
William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
Located in Kent, Dover
An English, William IV mahogany library chair, with fluted legs and anthemion decoration. It has
Mahogany
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William lV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Regency Leather Library Armchair 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a very handsome antique Regency library armchair, circa 1830 in date. This beautiful
Mahogany
$1,306Sale Price|20% Off
H 36.62 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
French Mahogany & leather Library chair Circa 1820s
Located in Dereham, GB
French Restoration Period Mahogany & leather Library chair Circa 1820s French Restauration Period
Leather, Mahogany
A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840 A William IV mahogany library chair of large scale, with scrolling arms and
Mahogany
c.1900 Mahogany and rush seated library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very nice quality c.1900 mahogany and rush library chair. Beautiful condition with an
Mahogany
Vintage Carved Mahogany Library Chair in Ikat Kilim Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A George III style library chair with carved mahogany arms, straight legs and shaped back
Fabric, Mahogany
$525Sale Price|30% Off
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Mid Century Martha Washington Style Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Mid 20th Century Martha Washington Style Arm Chair. Features a mahogany frame with a flared back
Mahogany
$1,800
H 39.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair. Item features
Fabric, Mahogany
A George III Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
A George III Mahogany Library Armchair, Late 18th Century
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Gillows Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Witney, OXFORDSHIRE
A fine and rare pair of Regency mahogany library armchairs upholstered in faded red hide with brass
Leather, Mahogany
Antique William iv Mahogany Library Armchair, Circa 1835
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Antique William IV mahogany library armchair Circa 1835. Magnificent antique 19th century
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 39.38 in W 24.81 in D 35.83 in
Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Library Armchair, circa 1830-1840
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique quality William IV, circa 1830-1840 mahogany library armchair. Solid, no loose joints
Mahogany
George II Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful George II mahogany open armchair, the arms carved with rosettes above acanthus leaves
Mahogany
19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Merchtem, Merchtem
This chair is in very good condition, seating and cushion are newly upholstered and made of a kaki colored cotton fabric. With his simple lines it matches perfectly with contemporary...
Mahogany
Regency mahogany library armchair
Located in London, GB
A regency mahogany bergere library armchair on original brass castors, caned back and seat
Mahogany, Wicker
Unavailable
H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in
Pair of George IV Mahogany Library Armchairs by Gillows, circa 1825-1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Hudson, NY
A pair of George IV mahogany library armchair By Gillows, circa 1825-1830 The shaped back and
Upholstery, Rosewood
A George II Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular upholstered backrest with serpentine top, Carved armrests and the upholstered seat raised on cabriole legs carved with acanthus at the knees and ending in ball-and-cl...
A George II Carved Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
The rectangular upholstered backrest with serpentine top flanked by padded and downswept armrests carved with rosettes and leafy terminals, the upholstered seat raised on cabriole le...
Mahogany
A Pair of English Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
In George III taste, each with a rectangular upholstered backrest with serpentine cresting, the padded arm on downswept supports carved with blind fretwork, all raised on square legs...
Mahogany
An Assembled Pair Of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
set of two armchairs and six side chairs was sold at Sotheby's New York, October 20, 2006, The
Mahogany
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Located in London, Middlesex
twenty-four armchairs and a settee [sic] which were arranged in the long corridors at Ditton Park, the
Mahogany
English Antique Library Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Victorian mahogany library armchair with turned and carved arm supports, turned legs on brass and
Brass
English Regency Carved Mahogany and Leather Library Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency mahogany library armchair, top rail carved with foliate swags, uprights are reeded, arm
Brass
William iv Mahogany "Sleigh" Shaped Library Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
William IV mahogany and leather “sleigh” shaped library armchair with scrolled back, scroll arm
Leather, Mahogany
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 40.56 in W 20.08 in D 13.98 in
English Gentleman's Mahogany, Leather Upholstered Library Armchair, circa 1830
Located in GB
This superb late regency English gentleman’s library armchair is beautifully upholstered in
Mahogany
Chinese Chippendale Library Armchair
Located in Bantam, CT
A fine English 18th century mahogany Chinese Chippendale library armchair with blind fret carving
Mahogany
Antique Campaign Library Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Made of mahogany, this Library Armchair is a known model, probably made by a number of different
Mahogany
Classical American Library Armchair
Located in Hudson, NY
A prime example of the American Classical style. This mahogany armchair has detailed inlay and old
Mahogany
A Good Regency Mahogany and Leather Library Open Armchair
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A good Regency mahogany and leather library open armchair; the shaped padded back with deep
Unavailable
H 41 in W 31.5 in D 29 in
Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
A superb quality early 20th century George II style mahogany Gainsborough open armchair or library
Mahogany
William IV mahogany library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
William IV mahogany library chair Here we are delighted to offer you this William IV mahogany
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Great looking period library chair in yellow fabric.
Mahogany
18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Lincoln, GB
This Chippendale Library Chair is adorned with a breathtaking display of vibrant colours, delicate
Mahogany
Regency Mahogany and Leather Library Chair
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
Good Regency mahogany and leather library chair; of shapely 'X' frame design; the scrolled mahogany
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A good metamorphic English library chair or steps, after patented design by Morgan & Sanders. With
Mahogany
Regency Metamorphic Library Armchair, England, circa 1815
Located in Alexandria, VA
A REGENCY MAHOGANY METAMORPHIC LIBRARY CHAIR CIRCA 1815 in the manner of Morgan
Mahogany
Pair of English Gainsborough Style Library Armchairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A fine pair of mahogany library chairs in the George III manner, of ample proportions with
Mahogany
A very good pair of English Library /Armchairs.
Located in Miami, FL
A very good pair of English Library / Armchairs in mahogany.
Mahogany
Tufted Leather and Mahogany Barrel-Back Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Tufted leather and mahogany barrel-back library chair, English, circa 1860.
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Library Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
over a beautiful flame mahogany panel and reeded scroll arm rests. Recently upholstered in a new
Leather, Mahogany
18th Century George III Mahogany Library Arm Chair
Located in Louisville, KY
serpentine crest over a square back with outswept arms; raised on square tapering legs with an H shaped stretcher
Mahogany, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 23.25 in D 18.25 in
Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters
Located in Hudson, NY
19th century Empire mahogany chair on brass casters. Upholstered in dark red leatherette and
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in
Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century
Located in Ely, GB
A Good Quality Antique English Mahogany & Green Leather Library / Desk Chair on Brass Castors
Leather, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 35.44 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in
Victorian Library Armchair with Serpentine Seat Scroll Supports & Brass Castors
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
A Victorian 19th century brown and white mahogany library framed open armchair with serpentine seat
Brass
George IV Mahogany Library Chair of Bold Proportions
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
A George IV mahogany library chair of bold proportions, the padded scrolled back leading to padded
American Neo Classic mahogany framed library arm chair
Located in Kenilworth, IL
American Neo Classic mahogany framed library arm chair. The seat and back are upholstered within
Arts & Craft Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair Library Steps
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
Totally unique Arts & crafts style metamorphic chair that turns into a set of library steps
Unavailable
H 41.5 in W 24 in D 30 in
Pair of 18th Century English George II Period Gainsborough Library Armchairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
A pair of George II library chairs with rectangular upholstered backs and seats on four cabriole
Mahogany
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 27.56 in D 34.26 in
English c. 1830 Mahogany William IV Library Chair reupholstered in tan leather
Located in Arundel, GB
This wonderful 19th Century English William IV Library Chair with Mahogany show wood has a
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Mahogany Lyre Shaped Armchair
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Regency mahogany lyre-shaped, library armchair, circa 1820. Upholstered in deep button-back brown
Library Chair, Mid 19th Century
By Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mahogany library chair made mid 18th century in Germany. Probably made by Karl Friedrich Schinkel
Brass
Unavailable
H 42 in W 35.5 in D 31 in
Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
armchairs ( or library chairs) of large proportions with possibly the original upholstery. This superb pair
Upholstery, Mahogany
'Hope' Library Chair by Ensemblier, Custom-Made and Upholstered
By Ensemblier London
Located in London, GB
The Hope Library chair was inspired by an original Regency sabre-legged library chair. The armchair
Linen, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany
Unavailable
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
19th century mahogany Gainsborough style antique library armchair. This chair follows the form of
Mahogany
George III Style Armchair
Located in Madrid, Madrid
A mahogany and beige-leather library armchair with buttoned backs and sit. George III style.
Mahogany
The Country Tweed Armchair.
By RhubarbLondon
Located in London, GB
Late Victorian scroll back mahogany framed Library armchair resting on turned legs to the front and
Mahogany, Wool
Unavailable
H 39.77 in W 23.63 in D 30.71 in
A fine pair of regency mahogany bergere library armchairs, c.1815
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A fine pair of regency mahogany bergère armchairs of superb quality and generous scale, English, c
Brass
Antique English Regency Mahogany Caned Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Regency mahogany library caned armchair with curved and molded back frame, padded leather arm rests
Brass
Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Chippendale mahogany library armchair English, circa 1770 Measures: height: 38 in. Seat height
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
George III period mahogany library armchair, the scrolled top above a rectangular back the straight
Mahogany
Antique Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Attractive Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Armchair Having Scroll Arms Raised On
George III Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
A George III mahogany library armchair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. (English 1718-1779
Mahogany
American Mahogany Library Armchair by Thorvald Bindesboll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
American mahogany library armchair by Thorvald Bindesboll with turned legs and arms. Inlaid back
Mahogany
George III Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fine George III mahogany library armchair, circa 1760. Exceptionally well preserved, having
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$9,995 / set
H 39.75 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Spectacular Set of 12 Carved Mahogany English Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This spectacular set of 12 carved mahogany English Chippendale dining chairs represents the height of refined 18th-century style and craftsmanship. Fashioned from rich, hand-carved m...
Mahogany
French Inspired Upholstered Linen Bergère Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
French inspired upholstered linen bergère chairs These French inspired chair are based on an original Napoleon III style pair of chairs. Napoleon III was the nephew of the Napoleon t...
Linen
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