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18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair
18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair

18th Century Style Mahogany Library Armchair

$2,650

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 31.5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century American Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th Century English William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
19th Century English William IV Mahogany Library Armchair

19th Century English William IV Mahogany Library Armchair

$4,571

H 42.52 in W 27.56 in D 39.38 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Country Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1820, Sliding Seat
Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs, England, Circa 1820, Sliding Seat

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Carved Mahogany Library Armchair in the Chippendale Style
19th Century Carved Mahogany Library Armchair in the Chippendale Style

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

Category

Antique 1880s British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchairs

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style
A large pair of Irish mahogany library armchairs in the Georgian style

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair
Early Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair

$1,353

H 41 in W 25 in D 20 in

Early Victorian Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in Swadlincote, GB

A excellent quality early Victorian deep buttoned mahogany library chairs, lovely shape, in

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Armchair
George III Mahogany Library Armchair

George III Mahogany Library Armchair

$3,250

H 40.38 in W 27 in D 26 in

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.

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Library Armchair
Antique Georgian Style Mahogany Library Armchair

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Period Mahogany Library Armchair
George III Period Mahogany Library Armchair

George III Period Mahogany Library Armchair

$6,530

H 38 in W 25.5 in D 22 in

George III Period Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in London, GB

A mid-18th century George III period golden mahogany library Gainsborough armchair having unusual

Category

Antique 1750s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair
19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair

19th Century Irish Mahogany Library Armchair

$8,864

H 37.41 in W 25.99 in D 26.38 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Pair 18th Century Robert Manwaring Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
Fine Pair 18th Century Robert Manwaring Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs

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

Category

Antique 1760s English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter

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

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Period 18th Century Mahogany Library Armchair
George III Period 18th Century Mahogany Library Armchair

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Mahogany Library Armchair, Upholstered, England, Circa 1835
William IV Mahogany Library Armchair, Upholstered, England, Circa 1835

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810
Antique Metamorphic Mahogany Library Armchair Chair, English Regency, circa 1810

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

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery
William IV Carved Mahogany Library Armchair with Red Velvet Upholstery

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine and Rare George II Carved Mahogany Library Armchair
A Fine and Rare George II Carved Mahogany Library Armchair

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...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century British Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Mahogany

Fine Pair of 19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
Fine Pair of 19th Century Continental Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs

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...

Category

Antique 1870s French Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Upholstery, Foam, Mahogany

Pavilion Crocodile Library Armchair

Pavilion Crocodile Library Armchair

$9,387

H 43 in W 28 in D 29.73 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Neoclassical Revival Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Library Armchair
Regency Library Armchair

Regency Library Armchair

$10,326

H 42.92 in W 27.96 in D 29.53 in

Regency Library Armchair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

An important sabre legged, acanthus carved Regency mahogany library armchair, of generous

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William IV Polished Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Chair On Castors
William IV Polished Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Chair On Castors

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Southwood Queen Anne Style Mahogany Library Arm Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Southwood Queen Anne Style Mahogany Library Arm Chairs - a Pair

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

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Sainsbury Library Armchair
Sainsbury Library Armchair

Sainsbury Library Armchair

$10,639

H 37.6 in W 35.44 in D 35.83 in

Sainsbury Library Armchair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

A very fine Georgian mahogany library armchair of unusually generous proportions. Exceptional

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms
English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms

English Armchair - Carved Coat of Arms

$5,397 / item

H 44.25 in W 27.25 in D 25 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine Regency Caned Bergere
Fine Regency Caned Bergere

Fine Regency Caned Bergere

$6,900

H 36 in W 26 in D 32 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Armchair
George III Mahogany Armchair

George III Mahogany Armchair

$4,217

H 38.98 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in

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

Category

Antique 1780s Hepplewhite Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Tatham Library Chair

Tatham Library Chair

$16,163 / item

H 46.46 in W 38.19 in D 44.49 in

Tatham Library Chair

By Jonathan Sainsbury

Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset

An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English 19th Century Mahogany Armchair
English 19th Century Mahogany Armchair

English 19th Century Mahogany Armchair

$4,013

H 37 in W 25 in D 26.5 in

English 19th Century Mahogany Armchair

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A very good quality mid 19th century English mahogany library armchair, in the French hepplewhite

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs
Pair of 19th Century French Empire Mahogany Library Chairs

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair
18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair

18th Century Carved Mahogany Library Bergère Armchair

$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

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair
George IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair

George IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair

$6,800

H 42.5 in W 28.5 in D 36 in

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...

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair
18th Century Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Gainsborough Library Armchair

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Kent Library Armchair

Kent Library Armchair

$10,639

H 37.52 in W 27.52 in D 29.14 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dundas Library Armchair
Dundas Library Armchair

Dundas Library Armchair

$25,034

H 43.12 in W 29.73 in D 32.09 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Adam Style Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regent’s Park Library Armchair
Regent’s Park Library Armchair

Regent’s Park Library Armchair

$7,347

H 33.08 in W 29.14 in D 39.38 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair

19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair

$9,251

H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Cane Leather Library Armchair
19th Century Regency Period Mahogany Cane Leather Library Armchair

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane

Scottish Deconstructed Library Armchair
Scottish Deconstructed Library Armchair

Scottish Deconstructed Library Armchair

$4,707

H 37.21 in W 35.04 in D 40.95 in

Scottish Deconstructed Library Armchair

Located in Faversham, GB

A large library armchair of generous proportions and of outstanding quality in the country house

Category

Antique 19th Century British High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Mahogany, Oak

Dundas Refined Library Armchair
Dundas Refined Library Armchair

Dundas Refined Library Armchair

$9,857

H 43.12 in W 29.73 in D 32.09 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Adam Style Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Chippendale Mahogany Spoon Back Upholstered Library Armchair, Circa 1770
English Chippendale Mahogany Spoon Back Upholstered Library Armchair, Circa 1770

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

Category

Antique 1770s English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

English Library Armchair of Leather and Mahogany in the Georgian Style
English Library Armchair of Leather and Mahogany in the Georgian Style

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835
19th Century William IV Period Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair, circa 1835

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Chair
George III Mahogany Library Chair

George III Mahogany Library Chair

$4,571

H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Library Armchair
Antique English Library Armchair

Antique English Library Armchair

$1,850

H 32 in W 26 in D 22 in

Antique English Library Armchair

Located in North Miami, FL

Very important and heavy mahogany framed chair with high back and beautiful nubby wool upholstery.

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

George IV mahogany library chair
George IV mahogany library chair

George IV mahogany library chair

$9,081

H 43 in W 32 in D 27 in

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

Category

Antique 1820s English George IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Bergere Leather Library Chair 1810-1820 Georgian Red Armchair
Regency Mahogany Bergere Leather Library Chair 1810-1820 Georgian Red Armchair

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

W1V Mahogany & carved  leather Library Chair
W1V Mahogany & carved  leather Library Chair

W1V Mahogany & carved leather Library Chair

$2,449 / item

H 40.75 in W 30.71 in D 25.99 in

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

Category

Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

$4,130

H 36.62 in W 27.56 in D 40.95 in

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

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair

William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair

$7,449

H 42 in W 32 in D 24 in

William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A William lV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Regency Leather Library Armchair 19th Century
Antique Regency Leather Library Armchair 19th Century

Antique Regency Leather Library Armchair 19th Century

$3,333

H 42.13 in W 27.17 in D 31.89 in

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

Category

Antique 1830s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Mahogany & leather  Library chair Circa 1820s
French Mahogany & leather  Library chair Circa 1820s

French Mahogany & leather Library chair Circa 1820s

$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

Category

Antique 1820s French Restauration Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair

A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair

$7,755

H 44.89 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

c.1900 Mahogany and rush seated library chair
c.1900 Mahogany and rush seated library chair

c.1900 Mahogany and rush seated library chair

$1,625

H 39.38 in W 20.87 in D 25.2 in

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

Category

Antique Early 1900s Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage Carved Mahogany Library Chair in Ikat Kilim Fabric
Vintage Carved Mahogany Library Chair in Ikat Kilim Fabric

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

Category

Early 20th Century George III Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Mid Century Martha Washington Style Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Mid Century Martha Washington Style Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair

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

Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair
Antique Georgian Figural Dolphin Carved Mahogany Upholstered Library Arm Chair

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

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

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A George III Mahogany Library Armchair
A George III Mahogany Library Armchair

A George III Mahogany Library Armchair

Unavailable

H 43.5 in W 35 in D 31 in

A George III Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in New York, NY

A George III Mahogany Library Armchair, Late 18th Century

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British George III Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Pair of Gillows Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs
Pair of Gillows Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs

Pair of Gillows Regency Mahogany Library Armchairs

Unavailable

H 38 in W 27 in D 24 in

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

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique William iv Mahogany Library Armchair, Circa 1835
Antique William iv Mahogany Library Armchair, Circa 1835

Antique William iv Mahogany Library Armchair, Circa 1835

Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury

Antique William IV mahogany library armchair Circa 1835. Magnificent antique 19th century

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Library Armchair, circa 1830-1840
Antique Quality William IV Mahogany Library Armchair, circa 1830-1840

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

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George II Mahogany Library Armchair
George II Mahogany Library Armchair

George II Mahogany Library Armchair

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 33.47 in D 33.08 in

George II Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in London, GB

A wonderful George II mahogany open armchair, the arms carved with rosettes above acanthus leaves

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Armchair
19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Armchair

19th Century Regency Mahogany Library Armchair

Unavailable

H 34.65 in W 22.45 in D 24.41 in

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...

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency mahogany library armchair
Regency mahogany library armchair

Regency mahogany library armchair

Unavailable

H 38 in W 25 in D 28 in

Regency mahogany library armchair

Located in London, GB

A regency mahogany bergere library armchair on original brass castors, caned back and seat

Category

Antique 19th Century British Bergere Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wicker

Pair of George IV Mahogany Library Armchairs by Gillows, circa 1825-1830
Pair of George IV Mahogany Library Armchairs by Gillows, circa 1825-1830

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

Category

Antique 1820s English George II Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

A George II Mahogany Library Armchair
A George II Mahogany Library Armchair

A George II Mahogany Library Armchair

Unavailable

H 41 in W 24.75 in D 22.25 in

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...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George II Armchairs

A George II Carved Mahogany Library Armchair
A George II Carved Mahogany Library Armchair

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...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Pair of English Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs
A Pair of English Carved Mahogany Library Armchairs

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...

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20th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

An Assembled Pair Of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs
An Assembled Pair Of George III Mahogany Library Armchairs

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755
Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755

Pair of George II Mahogany Library Armchairs, circa 1755

Unavailable

H 36.5 in W 28.5 in D 29.5 in

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

Category

Antique 1750s English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Antique Library Armchair
English Antique Library Armchair

English Antique Library Armchair

Unavailable

H 38.5 in W 26.5 in D 26 in

English Antique Library Armchair

Located in Sheffield, MA

Victorian mahogany library armchair with turned and carved arm supports, turned legs on brass and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

English Regency Carved Mahogany and Leather Library Armchair
English Regency Carved Mahogany and Leather Library Armchair

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

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

William iv Mahogany "Sleigh" Shaped Library Armchair
William iv Mahogany "Sleigh" Shaped Library Armchair

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

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Antique Early 19th Century British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique William IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair Circa 1835
Antique William IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair Circa 1835

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

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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chinese Chippendale Library Armchair
Chinese Chippendale Library Armchair

Chinese Chippendale Library Armchair

Unavailable

H 38 in W 28 in D 26 in

Chinese Chippendale Library Armchair

Located in Bantam, CT

A fine English 18th century mahogany Chinese Chippendale library armchair with blind fret carving

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Chinese Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Campaign Library Armchair
Antique Campaign Library Armchair

Antique Campaign Library Armchair

Unavailable

H 42.25 in W 24.5 in D 28 in

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

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Classical American Library Armchair
Classical American Library Armchair

Classical American Library Armchair

Unavailable

H 35 in W 25 in D 21.5 in

Classical American Library Armchair

Located in Hudson, NY

A prime example of the American Classical style. This mahogany armchair has detailed inlay and old

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Antique 1830s American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Good Regency Mahogany and Leather Library Open Armchair
A Good Regency Mahogany and Leather Library Open Armchair

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

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair
Superb George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Open Armchair or Library Chair

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

Category

Early 20th Century English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

William IV mahogany library chair
William IV mahogany library chair

William IV mahogany library chair

Unavailable

H 39 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in

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

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Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Chair
George III Mahogany Library Chair

George III Mahogany Library Chair

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 27 in D 21 in

George III Mahogany Library Chair

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

Great looking period library chair in yellow fabric.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Library Chair
18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Library Chair

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Library Chair

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in

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

Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany and Leather Library Chair
Regency Mahogany and Leather Library Chair

Regency Mahogany and Leather Library Chair

Unavailable

H 34.5 in W 25.5 in D 32 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps
Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps

Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair or Steps

Unavailable

H 35.83 in W 17.72 in D 25.6 in

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

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Metamorphic Library Armchair, England, circa  1815
Regency Metamorphic Library Armchair, England, circa  1815

Regency Metamorphic Library Armchair, England, circa  1815

Located in Alexandria, VA

A  REGENCY  MAHOGANY  METAMORPHIC  LIBRARY  CHAIR CIRCA  1815 in  the  manner  of  Morgan

Category

Antique 1810s English Neoclassical Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Gainsborough Style Library Armchairs
Pair of English Gainsborough Style Library Armchairs

Pair of English Gainsborough Style Library Armchairs

Unavailable

H 42 in W 28 in D 26.5 in

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

Category

Early 20th Century English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A very good pair of English Library /Armchairs.
A very good pair of English Library /Armchairs.

A very good pair of English Library /Armchairs.

Located in Miami, FL

A very good pair of English Library / Armchairs in mahogany.

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Tufted Leather and Mahogany Barrel-Back Library Chair
Tufted Leather and Mahogany Barrel-Back Library Chair

Tufted Leather and Mahogany Barrel-Back Library Chair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Tufted leather and mahogany barrel-back library chair, English, circa 1860.

Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Library Chairs
Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Library Chairs

Pair of French Empire Style Mahogany Library Chairs

Unavailable

H 36.82 in W 23.63 in D 20.87 in

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

Category

Antique 1850s Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

18th Century George III Mahogany Library Arm Chair
18th Century George III Mahogany Library Arm Chair

18th Century George III Mahogany Library Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 37 in W 27 in D 32 in

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

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters
Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

Mahogany 19th Century Empire Library Chair on Brass Casters

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century
Antique English Green Leather Library Armchair on Castors, 19th Century

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

Category

Antique 1850s British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Library Armchair with Serpentine Seat Scroll Supports & Brass Castors
Victorian Library Armchair with Serpentine Seat Scroll Supports & Brass Castors

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

George IV Mahogany Library Chair of Bold Proportions
George IV Mahogany Library Chair of Bold Proportions

George IV Mahogany Library Chair of Bold Proportions

Unavailable

H 44 in W 25.25 in D 28.5 in

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs

American  Neo Classic mahogany framed  library arm chair
American  Neo Classic mahogany framed  library arm chair

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Arts & Craft Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair Library Steps
Arts & Craft Style Mahogany Metamorphic Chair Library Steps

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

Category

2010s Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Pair of 18th Century English George II Period Gainsborough Library Armchairs
Pair of 18th Century English George II Period Gainsborough Library Armchairs

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

Category

Antique 1730s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

English c. 1830 Mahogany William IV Library Chair reupholstered in tan leather
English c. 1830 Mahogany William IV Library Chair reupholstered in tan leather

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

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Lyre Shaped Armchair
Regency Mahogany Lyre Shaped Armchair

Regency Mahogany Lyre Shaped Armchair

Unavailable

H 41.74 in W 29.53 in D 33.08 in

Regency Mahogany Lyre Shaped Armchair

Located in Edinburgh, GB

Regency mahogany lyre-shaped, library armchair, circa 1820. Upholstered in deep button-back brown

Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Library Chair, Mid 19th Century
Library Chair, Mid 19th Century

Library Chair, Mid 19th Century

Unavailable

H 16.54 in W 26.38 in D 37.41 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs
Pair of Late 19th Century George II Style Mahogany Gainsborough Armchairs

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century George II Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

'Hope' Library Chair by Ensemblier, Custom-Made and Upholstered
'Hope' Library Chair by Ensemblier, Custom-Made and Upholstered

'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

Category

2010s British Regency Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Silk, Velvet, Mahogany

19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale
19th Century Gainsborough Library Chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Style Armchair
George III Style Armchair

George III Style Armchair

Unavailable

H 37.4 in W 25.3 in D 26.3 in

George III Style Armchair

Located in Madrid, Madrid

A mahogany and beige-leather library armchair with buttoned backs and sit. George III style.

Category

Vintage 1950s British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

The Country Tweed Armchair.
The Country Tweed Armchair.

The Country Tweed Armchair.

Unavailable

H 35.83 in W 30.32 in D 37.41 in

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

A fine pair of regency mahogany bergere library armchairs, c.1815
A fine pair of regency mahogany bergere library armchairs, c.1815

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

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Furniture

Materials

Brass

Antique English Regency Mahogany Caned Armchair
Antique English Regency Mahogany Caned Armchair

Antique English Regency Mahogany Caned Armchair

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 25 in D 28 in

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Brass

Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchair
Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchair

Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchair

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H 38 in W 26 in D 30.75 in

Chippendale Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in New York, NY

Chippendale mahogany library armchair English, circa 1770 Measures: height: 38 in. Seat height

Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Armchair
George III Mahogany Library Armchair

George III Mahogany Library Armchair

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H 40 in W 24.5 in D 31 in

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

Category

Antique 1770s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Armchair
Antique Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Armchair

Antique Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

A Very Attractive Chippendale Period Mahogany Library Armchair Having Scroll Arms Raised On

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Armchairs

George III Mahogany Library Armchair
George III Mahogany Library Armchair

George III Mahogany Library Armchair

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H 39 in W 26.5 in D 27.5 in

George III Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in Dallas, TX

A George III mahogany library armchair in the manner of Thomas Chippendale. (English 1718-1779

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

American Mahogany Library Armchair by Thorvald Bindesboll
American Mahogany Library Armchair by Thorvald Bindesboll

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

Category

Antique 19th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Armchair
George III Mahogany Library Armchair

George III Mahogany Library Armchair

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H 40.5 in W 28 in D 30 in

George III Mahogany Library Armchair

Located in London, GB

A fine George III mahogany library armchair, circa 1760. Exceptionally well preserved, having

Category

Antique 18th Century Chairs

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Located in Westwood, NJ

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Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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$3,600 / item

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Mahogany Library Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of mahogany library armchairs available for sale. The range of distinct mahogany library armchairs — often made from wood, mahogany and animal skin — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of mahogany library armchairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mahogany library armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Regency, Georgian and Victorian mahogany library armchairs are of considerable interest. Mahogany library armchairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Chesterfield and Southwood & Co. are consistently popular.

How Much are Mahogany Library Armchairs?

Mahogany library armchairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,184, while the lowest priced sells for $560 and the highest can go for as much as $88,500.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.