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Antique Satin Birch Wood Swedish Biedermeier Library Reading Armchair Ebonished
Antique Satin Birch Wood Swedish Biedermeier Library Reading Armchair Ebonished

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Lovely Early Victorian Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Lovely Early Victorian Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair
Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery

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

Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair
English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair

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

Category

Antique 19th Century British Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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

Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

armchair which converts into Library steps after the original 18th century design by Gillows of Lancaster

Category

Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original
Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original

Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

library reading armchair A good looking well made and decorative show framed armchair, show framed

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LIBRARY ARMCHAiR

FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED LIBRARY ARMCHAiR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, fully restored, hand dyed Chesterfield tufted library reading armchair Please note the delivery fee

Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool

Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1835 mahogany reclining library reading armchair with built in footrest This chair is a wonder to

Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Vincent Low Back Brazilian Contemporary Armchair by Lattoog
Vincent Low Back Brazilian Contemporary Armchair by Lattoog

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Vincent High Back Brazilian Contemporary Armchair by Lattoog
Vincent High Back Brazilian Contemporary Armchair by Lattoog

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

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK & LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS
PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK & LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS

PAIR OF ANTIQUE ViCTORIAN HAND CARVED ENGLISH OAK & LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

& Hers" Circa 1870-1880 Antique Victorian Green leather Library Reading armchairs with hand carved

Category

Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

HOWARD & SON'S ATTRIBUTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN OPEN LIBRARY ARMCHAIR STAMPED LEGS
HOWARD & SON'S ATTRIBUTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN OPEN LIBRARY ARMCHAIR STAMPED LEGS

HOWARD & SON'S ATTRIBUTED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN OPEN LIBRARY ARMCHAIR STAMPED LEGS

By Howard and Sons

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Mahogany Carved library Reading armchair Attributed to Howard & Son's Please note the delivery fee

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

OVERSIZED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
OVERSIZED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

OVERSIZED ANTiQUE VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD TUFTED BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable Victorian circa 1860-1880 oversized Library Reading armchair in brown leather and Chesterfield

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Important Pair of Antique Thomas Chippendale Carved Claw & Ball Tub Armchairs
Important Pair of Antique Thomas Chippendale Carved Claw & Ball Tub Armchairs

Important Pair of Antique Thomas Chippendale Carved Claw & Ball Tub Armchairs

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

library reading armchairs I have ever seen, they are circa 1860-1880, the legs are long and elegant, they

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Georgian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

LOVELY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED KILIM UPHOLSTERED LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
LOVELY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED KILIM UPHOLSTERED LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

LOVELY BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED KILIM UPHOLSTERED LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

as a reading armchair as its so comfortable, it has a mixture of leather and kilim upholstery as you

Category

20th Century English Kilim Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs

Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs

By Liberty of London, Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co.

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

craftsmanship They are of course library reading armchairs, they have a good straight back, oversized arms

Category

Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs

PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading armchairs

Category

Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR

STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

decorative vintage Chesterfield hand tufted library reading armchair in petrol brown leather upholstery

Category

Early 20th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

EXQUISITE ANTIQUE CIR 1840 HAND CARVED LIONS HEAD CHESTERFIELD LiBRARY ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

circa 1840-1860 English Victorian hand carved Mahogany framed Library reading armchair with Lion's head

Category

Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

good looking and well made, fully restored English oak and leather library reading armchair. The piece

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

SUBLIME ANTiQUE RESTORED ENGLISH OAK & HAND DYED LEATHER WILLIAM MORRIS ARMCHAIR
SUBLIME ANTiQUE RESTORED ENGLISH OAK & HAND DYED LEATHER WILLIAM MORRIS ARMCHAIR

SUBLIME ANTiQUE RESTORED ENGLISH OAK & HAND DYED LEATHER WILLIAM MORRIS ARMCHAIR

By William Morris (English)

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

1830-1840 fully restored English oak and had dyed brown leather William Morris Library reading armchair

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope

Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope

By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany & brass reading

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix

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

Category

Antique 1880s Dutch Black Forest Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair
George II Mahogany Swivel Reading Chair

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

Category

Antique 1750s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Borsani Varedo  Reading chair with high backrest
Borsani Varedo  Reading chair with high backrest

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

By Robert Daws

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

reading armchair with built in footrest and super rare reading slope Please note the delivery fee listed

Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870
Louis Philippe "Voltaire" Reading Chair, French Circa 1870

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

, occasional chair, consider even for a dressing room. Would be great as a reading armchair or a rocking chair

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker for Senal, 1960s, Signed
Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker for Senal, 1960s, Signed

Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chairs by Don Shoemaker for Senal, 1960s, Signed

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reading armchair or a rocking chair to soak in a view or your favorite movie or TV show. MEASUREMENTS: H

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chairs, 1960s, Signed
Pair of Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chairs, 1960s, Signed

Pair of Don Shoemaker Rosewood and Leather 'Swinger' Chairs, 1960s, Signed

By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal

Located in Los Angeles, CA

reading armchair or a rocking chair to soak in a view or your favorite movie or TV show. MEASUREMENTS: H

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period

By King & Sons

Located in Dereham, GB

William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair Recently covered in leather & coloured

Category

Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs
IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs

IMPORTANT PAIR OF GEORGE III HAND CARVED CIRCA 1780 ANTIQUE LIONS PAW ARMCHAIRs

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. These are the finest pair of library reading armchairs

Category

Antique 1780s English George III Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Clara Armchair
Clara Armchair

Clara Armchair

By mob estudio

Located in Mexico City, MX

reading nooks, the solid wood armchair combines classic design with functionality, making it a timeless

Category

2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Walnut

Reading Lounge Chair Upholstered in Leather with Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray
Reading Lounge Chair Upholstered in Leather with Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray

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...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Century Club Armchair
Century Club Armchair

Century Club Armchair

By Fratelli Boffi

Located in Milan, IT

cushion, inviting you in for a long reading session. The contemporary armchair is completed by bronze

Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Contemporay Italian Armchair
Contemporay Italian Armchair

Contemporay Italian Armchair

Located in London, London

interior décors. Ideal for living rooms, reading nooks, or bedrooms, this armchair offers versatile

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

French Country Bobbin Armchair
French Country Bobbin Armchair

French Country Bobbin Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

reading nooks, this armchair not only enhances the visual appeal of your space but also offers superior

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood

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

Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES

By Lee Industries

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Wingback Library Reading Armchair & Ottoman by LEE INDUSTRIES Approximate Measurements in Inches Chair: 41

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950s Danish Upholstered Armchair
1950s Danish Upholstered Armchair

1950s Danish Upholstered Armchair

Located in High Point, NC

adding a touch of sophistication to your living space or as a cozy reading nook companion, this armchair

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Slip Cover Swivel Armchair
Modern Slip Cover Swivel Armchair

Modern Slip Cover Swivel Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks, this swivel armchair enhances the visual appeal of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

French Country Mahogany Bobbin Armchair
French Country Mahogany Bobbin Armchair

French Country Mahogany Bobbin Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

durability and a soft, inviting feel. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks, this armchair not

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood

White Wash French Oak Armchair
White Wash French Oak Armchair

White Wash French Oak Armchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

living room, bedroom, or cozy reading nook, this armchair combines rustic sophistication with modern

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian French Provincial Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Czech Pair Of Upholstered Armchairs
1960s Czech Pair Of Upholstered Armchairs

1960s Czech Pair Of Upholstered Armchairs

Located in High Point, NC

style. Perfect for a modern living room, reading nook, or office, these armchairs embody the timeless

Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Upholstered Armchair in Arctic White
Modern Upholstered Armchair in Arctic White

Modern Upholstered Armchair in Arctic White

Located in Westwood, NJ

A perfect blend of minimalist design and luxurious comfort. This exquisite armchair features a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Minimalist Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925
Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

Maurice Dufrène giltwood brown velvet armchairs circa 1925

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

reinforces the architectural reading of the piece. The armchairs rest on tapered, slightly curved legs

Category

Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Giltwood

Antique French 19th Napoleon III Armchair & Ottoman
Antique French 19th Napoleon III Armchair & Ottoman

Antique French 19th Napoleon III Armchair & Ottoman

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

seat. The perfect armchair for a reading corner where you won't want to give up your place! It

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

20th Century Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair
20th Century Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

20th Century Czech Upholstered Armchairs, a Pair

Located in High Point, NC

interior styles. Whether placed in a living room, office, or reading nook, these armchairs provide a

Category

20th Century Czech Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1970s Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs with Geometric Upholstery
1970s Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs with Geometric Upholstery

1970s Pair of Louis XVI Armchairs with Geometric Upholstery

Located in Marbella, ES

for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks. These armchairs fuse the delicacy of traditional

Category

Late 20th Century Spanish Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1950s Oak Armchairs, Convertible, Two Seat Heights.
Pair of 1950s Oak Armchairs, Convertible, Two Seat Heights.

Pair of 1950s Oak Armchairs, Convertible, Two Seat Heights.

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

, convertible from armchair to reading chair, with two possible seat heights. H: 86cm, W: 57cm, D: 50cm

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

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

RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR

By Chesterfield

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

, Show Framed Victorian fully restored brown Leather, Mahogany Library reading armchair with Chesterfield

Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1990s Pair of Scandinavian-style Leather and Wood Safari Armchairs
1990s Pair of Scandinavian-style Leather and Wood Safari Armchairs

1990s Pair of Scandinavian-style Leather and Wood Safari Armchairs

Located in Marbella, ES

. Perfect for living rooms, studies, or reading nooks, these armchairs add a warm and sophisticated touch

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique French 19th Napoleon III Toad Armchair In Velvet
Antique French 19th Napoleon III Toad Armchair In Velvet

Antique French 19th Napoleon III Toad Armchair In Velvet

Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire

wide seat. The perfect armchair for a reading corner where you won't want to give up your seat!

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Velvet

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Reading Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the reading armchair you’re looking for. Each reading armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are many kinds of the reading armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A reading armchair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one reading armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Heal's and Biedermeier produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Reading Armchair?

Prices for a reading armchair start at $920 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $2,875.

Finding the Right Seating for You

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.