Howard & Sons leather reading armchair
Located in Stroud, GB
Low seated armchair covered in hand-finished Italian chestnut hide English walnut turned legs and original castors featuring a mahogany and brass reading slope.
Leather
Antique Satin Birch Wood Swedish Biedermeier Library Reading Armchair Ebonished
By Biedermeier
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to this lovely hand made Swedish Biedermeier library reading armchair A very good looking and decorative armchair, designed as a library ready chair, it's very co...
Upholstery, Birch
Lovely Early Victorian Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair which is part of a suite This chair is very well made, it has a nicely carv...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original early Victorian oak carved library reading armchair with hand dyed leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
FULLY RESTORED HAND DYED LEATHER WRITERS READING ARMCHAIR WiTH FOOTSTOOL
Located in Pulborough, GB
The leather writer's reading armchair with a footstool exudes a timeless elegance that invites you to sink into its embrace.
Leather
Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany hand carved library reading armchair which is part of a suite This piece is part of a suite as mentioned, i...
Upholstery, Hardwood
English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne-style (19th Century) oak reading chair with brown leather upholstery and collapsible shelf.
Leather, Oak
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds that could pack down into boxes.
Leather, Walnut
Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Victorian hand carved mahogany show frame library reading armchair A good looking well made and decorative show framed arm...
Upholstery, Hardwood
FINE ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HAND CARVED LIBRARY READING WINGBACK SHOW FRAMED ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely original Antique Victorian hand carved Mahogany, show frame Library Wingback reading armchair. ...
Upholstery, Hardwood
FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, fully restored, hand dyed Chesterfield tufted library reading armchair Please not...
Leather
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct William IV circa 1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest This chair...
Leather, Hardwood
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK & LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A very good looking well made and decorative pair of reading armchairs, they are a his and hers pair as mentioned which means one is slightly larger than the other.
Leather, Oak
Vincent Low Back Brazilian Contemporary Armchair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The first prototype of this reading armchair had large "ears" at the top of its backrest, like most traditional bergères.
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Vincent High Back Brazilian Contemporary Armchair by Lattoog
By Lattoog
Located in Sao Paolo, BR
The first prototype of this reading armchair had large "ears" at the top of its backrest, like most traditional bergères.
Fabric, Wood, Leather
HOWARD & SON'S ATTRIBUTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN OPEN LIBRARY ARMCHAIR STAMPED LEGS
By Howard and Sons
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian Mahogany Carved library Reading armchair Attributed to Howard & Son's Please not...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Lovely Antique Ornately Hand Carved Lion's Hairy Paw Leg Club Library Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian hand carved Library reading armchair with Lion’s Hairy paw feet A very comfortable and well made piece, this chair...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Important Pair of Antique Thomas Chippendale Carved Claw & Ball Tub Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this important pair of Thomas Chippendale style, heavily carved with Claw & Ball Cabriolet legs, brown leather, library tub armchairs. These are t...
Leather, Oak
LOVELY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED KILIM UPHOLSTERED LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A very good looking well made and decorative armchair, ideally suited as a reading armchair as its so comfortable, it has a mixture of leather and kilim upholstery as you can see, ha...
Leather, Upholstery
Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Liberty & Co., Liberty of London, Archibald Knox
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
I collect the rare Archibald Knox sterling silver that he made for Liberty’s towards the end of the Victorian era and these chairs just scream that they came from the same workshop ...
Leather, Oak
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this pair of rare fully restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather lib...
Leather, Hardwood
Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime, high Victorian Burr Walnut occasional chair with truly exquisite Royal Coat of Arms Armorial crest embroidered seat and back re...
Walnut
STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very comfortable and decorative vintage Chesterfield hand tufted library reading armchair in petrol bro...
Leather, Oak
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely, collectable circa 1840-1860 English Victorian hand carved Mahogany framed Library reading armch...
Leather, Hardwood
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A very good looking and well made, fully restored English oak and leather library reading armchair. The piece has been fully restored as mentioned, it has all new upholstery, the cus...
Leather, Oak
SUBLIME ANTiQUE RESTORED ENGLISH OAK & HAND DYED LEATHER WILLIAM MORRIS ARMCHAIR
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very unique circa 1830-1840 fully restored English oak and had dyed brown leather William Morris Librar...
Leather
Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning fully restored hand dyed Cigar brown leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany...
Brass
Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
By Matthijs Horrix, Horrix
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Magnificent and ultra rare Black Forest armchair or reading chair. Design by Matthijs Horrix for the famous Dutch cabinet makers Horrix Den Haag.
Fabric, Walnut
George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An unusual and rare mahogany swivel reading chair with a show wood back rail upholstered on the front side to allow for use to both sit in to use as a desk chair as well as to stradd...
Brass
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning 100% period correct, fully stamped Robert Daws, William IV circa 1830 Rosewood recl...
Brass
Borsani Varedo Reading chair with high backrest
By Atelier Borsani Varedo
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2678 Borsani Varedo Reading chair with high backrest, wood and padded fabric. ABV Borsani Varedo manufacture, 1950s. Bibl. Osvaldo Borsani, Skira.
Wood
$2,850Sale Price|35% Off
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side chair, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing room. Would be great as a reading armchair or a rocking chair to soak in a ...
Leather, Rosewood
$1,688Sale Price|24% Off
Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Louis Philippe Period high-back "Voltaire" reading chair in fruitwood, circa 1870, with arched back and cabriole legs.
Fruitwood
$7,400Sale Price / set|21% Off
Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker for Senal, 1960s, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side chair, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing room. Would be great as a reading armchair or a rocking chair to soak in a ...
Leather, Rosewood
$7,300Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chairs, 1960s, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side chair, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing room. Would be great as a reading armchair or a rocking chair to soak in a ...
Leather, Rosewood
$6,320Sale Price / set|20% Off
Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chair and Ottoman, 1960s, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Consider using as a throne chair, lounge chair, side chair, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing room. Would be great as a reading armchair or a rocking chair to soak in a ...
Leather, Rosewood
$3,048Sale Price|20% Off
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 to chestnut, brass studded detail Fine pair Mahogany carved Swan Heads elbows Sc...
Leather, Mahogany
IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
These are the finest pair of library reading armchairs I have ever seen, they are circa 1780-1800, the legs are long and elegant, they start with grapevine carvings to the top and fo...
Upholstery, Hardwood
$3,045
Clara Armchair
By mob estudio
Located in Mexico City, MX
Ideal for living rooms, studies, or reading nooks, the solid wood armchair combines classic design with functionality, making it a timeless addition to any home decor. 30
Fabric, Oak, Walnut
Reading Lounge Chair Upholstered in Leather with Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
Inspired by the graciousness of stingrays and their flying movement underwater this MAN-T lounge chair invites you to chill. The wings of this accent allow you to rest your book, iPa...
Leather
$7,930 / item
Century Club Armchair
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
A chic contemporary take on a true classic, the Century Club Armchair is designed for pure comfort. In moody green upholstery with a copper geometric print, the chair is characterize...
Textile
$1,905 / item
Contemporay Italian Armchair
Located in London, London
Ideal for living rooms, reading nooks, or bedrooms, this armchair offers versatile seating options.
Fabric, Beech
$2,475 / item
French Country Bobbin Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks, this armchair not only enhances the visual appeal of your space but also offers superior comfort with its ergonomic design and coz...
Wood
$2,475 / item
French Country Mahogany Bobbin Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks, this armchair not only enhances the visual appeal of your space but also offers superior comfort with its ergonomic design and coz...
Wood
$2,193 / item
White Wash French Oak Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Perfect for any living room, bedroom, or cozy reading nook, this armchair combines rustic sophistication with modern comfort, making it a stylish addition to any space.
Wood
Aqua Green Ribbed Reclining Armchair, Italy, 1950.
Located in Madrid, ES
Suitable for a living room, lounge, or reading corner, this vintage armchair combines practicality with timeless style.
Fabric, Wood
$2,235 / item
Modern Upholstered Armchair in Arctic White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks, this armchair not only enhances the visual appeal of your space but also offers superior comfort with its plush cushions and ergon...
Fabric, Wood
RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Show Framed Victorian fully restored brown Leather, Mahogany Library reading armch...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of 1950s Oak Armchairs, Convertible, Two Seat Heights.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950s oak armchairs, convertible, two seat heights. Pair of 1950s oak armchairs, convertible from armchair to reading chair, with two possible seat heights.
Oak
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in Paris, IDF
The giltwood structure elegantly highlights the design of the furniture and reinforces the architectural reading of the piece. The armchairs rest on tapered, slightly curved legs, ch...
Velvet, Giltwood
1970s Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs with Geometric Upholstery
Located in Marbella, ES
Their classic French design brings balance and elegance, ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks. These armchairs fuse the delicacy of traditional furniture with a contemp...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1950s Oak Armchairs, Convertible, Two Seat Heights.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of 1950s oak armchairs, convertible, two seat heights. Pair of 1950s oak armchairs, convertible from armchair to reading chair, with two possible seat heights.
Oak
Czech Mid-Century Upholstered Armchairs, Wood Frame, 1960s Design
Located in High Point, NC
Perfect for a modern living room, reading nook, or office, these armchairs embody the timeless versatility and charm of Czech mid-century furniture.
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Reclining Armchair in Gray Fabric, Italy, 1950
Located in Madrid, ES
Ideal for a living room, lounge, or reading corner, this vintage armchair combines comfort, practicality, and strong decorative presence.
Metal
Antique French 19th Napoleon III Toad Armchair In Velvet
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
The perfect armchair for a reading corner where you won't want to give up your seat!
Velvet
1930s Czechoslovak Art Deco Armchair in Original Floral Upholstery.
Located in Almelo, NL
Whether used as a standout accent in a living room, reading corner, or hallway, this armchair serves as both functional seating and a collectible design piece.
Upholstery, Birch
20th Century French Spindle-Back Oak Armchair with Bouclé Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
Perfect for living spaces or reading nooks, this armchair blends provincial charm with contemporary sophistication.
Bouclé, Oak
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