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Modernist reading armchair with oak structure
By Italian school XX ct.
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2511
Modernist reading armchair with oak structure in the style of Gio Ponti. Italian
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
19th Century Victorian Period Brown Leather Reading Armchair
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
This 19th-century Victorian period buttoned brown leather library reading armchair combines
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Satin Birch Wood Swedish Biedermeier Library Reading Armchair Ebonished
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
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
H 37.41 in W 24.22 in D 36.62 in
Lovely Early Victorian Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
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
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
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
H 37.21 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
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
Category
20th Century British Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 38.19 in W 40.56 in D 42.92 in
Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
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
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
FINE PAIR OF FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library reading armchairs that
Category
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
EARLY LIBERTYS IANTHE FABIC ANTIQUE VICTORIAN CIR 1860 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAiR
By Liberty of London
Located in GB
Patina English Victorian circa 1860 library reading armchair in early Liberty's of London Ianthe
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Original Hide Regency Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
distressed leather library reading armchair
This is a very decorative piece, the leather color is to die for
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.26 in W 29.14 in D 32.29 in
Restored Victorian Hardwood Hand Dyed Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
restored early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 40.16 in W 27.37 in D 37.01 in
ANTiQUE VICTORIAN HOWARD & SON'S STYLE LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR FOR UPHOLSTERy
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
antique Victorian circa 1880 Howard & Son's style library armchair with period porcelain castors
Please
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 35.63 in W 29.14 in D 37.01 in
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
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
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Chesterfield Tufted Dutch Brown Leather Library Club Armchair with Ottoman
Located in Berlin, DE
library reading armchair with ottoman. A good looking and decorative pair, it has a lovely Victorian
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 35.04 in D 37.41 in
Lovely Victorian Library Reading Carved Wood Show Framed Armchair Original
Located in GB
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
H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Restored William IV Reclining Library Reading Brown Leather Armchair Footstool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
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
H 40.75 in W 28.75 in D 32.68 in
Lovely Antique Ornately Hand Carved Lion's Hairy Paw Leg Club Library Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian hand carved Library reading
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 30.12 in
Important Pair of Antique Thomas Chippendale Carved Claw & Ball Tub Armchairs
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
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
H 28.94 in W 28.75 in D 25.01 in
FINE VINTAGE CIRCA 1950's CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
fully restored hand dyed Chesterfield Tufted Library reading armchair
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Vintage 1950s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 37.8 in W 23.23 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Liberty of London, Archibald Knox, Liberty & Co.
Located in GB
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
H 46.86 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
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
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in GB
but not so large as a full sized gentleman’s reading armchair, it is a nice decorative occasional
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.82 in W 20.28 in D 17.33 in
STUNNING VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD TUFTED PETROL BROWN LEATHER LIBRARY ARMCHAiR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
decorative vintage Chesterfield hand tufted library reading armchair in petrol brown leather upholstery
Category
Early 20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 41.54 in W 25.4 in D 27.56 in
PAIR OF BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
part of a suite, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading armchairs and
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 39.77 in W 26.38 in D 34.65 in
Antique Regency 1810 Restored Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair Reading Slope
By Gillows of Lancaster & London, Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather, period Regency Chesterfield Library armchair complete with original mahogany & brass reading
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 40.75 in W 29.53 in D 30.32 in
Black Forest Walnut Armchair or Reading Chair by Matthijs Horrix for Horrix
By Horrix, Matthijs 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
H 44.3 in W 22.25 in D 12.21 in
Antique Black Forest Armchair or Reading Chair by Horrix with Perfect Upholstery
By Matthijs Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
Unique and impressive armchair with green upholstery.
This stunning chair is as strong and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Armchairs
Materials
Brass
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H 45.9 in W 27.1 in D 25.3 in
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
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in GB
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
H 39.97 in W 26.58 in D 35.04 in
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
1880s French Napoleon III Green Velvet Reading Chair
Located in Buchanan, NY
An exceptional French 19th century Napoleon III reading chair. This unique chair is upholstered in
Category
Antique 1880s French Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Senal, Don S. Shoemaker
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
H 33 in W 30.5 in D 30 in
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
Located in GB
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
H 40.75 in W 33.86 in D 29.34 in
Armchair BUN
Located in Kyiv, UA
your own way of interacting with UMI. The armchair is suitable for relaxation, reading, and even
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Armchair UMI
Located in Kyiv, UA
your own way of interacting with UMI. The armchair is suitable for relaxation, reading, and even
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Ukrainian Minimalist Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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
H 41 in W 60 in D 46 in
Ziggy Armchair
By Provasi
Located in Milan, IT
An elegant and versatile lounge armchair superb for reading a book in complete relaxation, this
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Textile
Pia Armchair
By Mantellassi 1926
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by the typical French bergère, Pia is a classic armchair with sinuous shapes and timeless
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
wood has aged into a warm honey tone color. rare piece with the reading table and the well kept all
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 32.68 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Hala Armchair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
handcrafted fabrics with a contemporary reading.
Production time: 6-8 weeks for items without marble / 13
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rope
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
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
Colima Wood Armchair
By Casa Quieta
Located in Mexico City, MX
The Colima wood armchair is built with feather cushions, paper fabric and a charred wood
Category
2010s Mexican Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Cord, Rope
English Chesterfield Wingback Armchair Brown Green Leather - Armchair - England
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
well as its wings offer real comfort for resting, reading and allow an ideal position of the head, back
Category
20th Century British Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 30.71 in
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 Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Step back in time with this elegant 1950s Czech Upholstered Armchair. This vintage piece features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
classic interiors, this armchair is a perfect addition to your living room, reading nook, or bedroom
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Armchair. This vintage piece combines a sleek, black wooden frame with soft, cream-colored upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French Restauration Armchairs, 1880
Located in Leimen, DE
Explore our pretty French Restauration Armchair, crafted circa 1870-80. Adorned with intricate
Category
Antique 1880s French Restauration Armchairs
Materials
Fruitwood
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
1950s Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
ideal choice for relaxing or reading. With its robust construction and classic design, this armchair
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 1960s Armchairs
Located in London, London
style.
Whether placed in a living room, study, or reading nook, these 1960s Belgian armchairs are sure
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
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
1950s Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Infuse your home with mid-century charm with this exquisite 1950s Czech Upholstered Armchair. This
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
High Back Spindle Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A striking blend of traditional craftsmanship and modern comfort. This elegant armchair features a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Modern French Swivel Armchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A sophisticated blend of contemporary design and luxurious materials. This exquisite armchair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bouclé, Wood
1960s French Bamboo Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Introducing the charm of the 1960s with this exquisite French bamboo rocking armchair, a piece that
Category
Mid-20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
Franz Armchair by Collector
Located in Geneve, CH
Franz armchair by Collector
Materials: Fabric, leather.
Dimensions: W 80 x D 85 x H 86 cm x SH 45
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Gainsborough Lolling Armchairs Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
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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
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
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.
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