20th Century French Spindle-Back Oak Armchair with Bouclé Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
reading nooks, this armchair blends provincial charm with contemporary sophistication.
20th Century French Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
20th Century French Spindle-Back Oak Armchair with Bouclé Cushions
Located in High Point, NC
reading nooks, this armchair blends provincial charm with contemporary sophistication.
Bouclé, Oak
Czech Upholstered Armchairs, 20th Century Wood Frames, Stylish Pair
Located in High Point, NC
interior styles. Whether placed in a living room, office, or reading nook, these armchairs provide a
Upholstery, Wood
Marco Zanuso Armchair "Square" in Dark Brown Leather, around 1960
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Berlin, DE
This Marco Zanuso armchair, model Square, crafted around 1960, embodies the designer’s mastery of
Leather
Italian Art Deco Bedroom Armchairs in Velvet and Black Lacquered Wood, 1940s
Located in Meda, MB
bedroom, a lounge corner, or a reading nook, these armchairs embody the refined spirit of Italian design
Velvet
Contemporary Armchair ‘UMI’ by WOO – Bold Geometric Lounge Chair for Minimalist
Located in Kyiv, UA
you’re relaxing, reading, or meditating. What makes the UMI Armchair truly special is its ability to
Steel
Yellow Armchair UMI by WOO - Sculptural Seating for Design-Forward Interiors
Located in Kyiv, UA
, making it ideal for relaxation, reading, or meditation. Beyond its functional appeal, the UMI Armchair
Steel
Mid-Century Danish Upholstered Armchair, Peach Fabric, Wood Arms, 1950
Located in High Point, NC
adding a touch of sophistication to your living space or as a cozy reading nook companion, this armchair
Upholstery
Handmade Elise Armchair in Bouclé and Velvet Upholstery by Nolita Harbour
Located in Carvalhosa, PT
, bedrooms, or cozy reading nooks, the Elise armchair provides a comfortable and chic seating option. Care
Bouclé, Velvet
$1,719Sale Price / item|20% Off
Black Leather Armchair with Walnut Finish and Wraparound Back – Abra Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
coffee, or reading a book. The armchair is crafted with layers of soft Ecosoft foam, providing a cozy and
Upholstery, Walnut, Leather, Wood
Modern Progetti Armchair by Umberto Asnago for Giorgetti, Italy, 1980s – Bouclé
By Umberto Asnago, Progetti
Located in Almelo, NL
, flanking a console in a hallway, or featured solo in a reading nook, the Progetti armchair offers an
Metal
$1,700Sale Price / item|20% Off
Teak Wood Armchair with Curved Arms and Oatmeal Fabric - Mince Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
comfortable choice for everyday living. Ideal for a living room, bedroom, or reading nook, this armchair
Fabric, Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Biedermeier Mid 19th Century Austrian Armchairs with Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
room, reading nook, or bedroom, these armchairs invite comfort and refinement into your home. Place
Upholstery, Wood
ANTIQUE MORGAN & SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made in England circa 1820 George IV hand carved mahogany & leather Cockfighting armchair with reading
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Pair of Vintage Upholstered Armchairs with a New Blue and Gold Floral Prin
Located in Marbella, ES
comfortable feel, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks. These armchairs combine traditional
Fabric, Wood
Italian 19th Century Walnut Curule Upholstered Armchair with Carved X-Form Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
, beside a console table, or in a cozy reading nook, this armchair enhances any space with its exquisite
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
sophistication. Perfect for refined lounges or reading corners, the Montreux armchairs offer a timeless
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Kensington Armchair Made with Iron, Textile and Brass Details
Located in Seroa, PT
you rest and supports your reading time. The ideal armchair to have in the corner of your room, the
Iron, Brass
Modern Fortune Armchair Made with Suede and Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
comfort. An incredible piece to provide a singular reading area, the Fortune armchair with its upholstered
Textile, Velvet, Suede
$2,439 / item
Mid Century Black Leather Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
living rooms, offices, or reading nooks. This armchair is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a refined
Leather, Wood
$2,404 / item
Mid Century Red Leather Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
living rooms, offices, or reading nooks. This armchair is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a refined
Leather, Wood
STUNNING EARLY VICTORIAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER READING LOUNGE ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Brown Leather Reading Lounge Armchair. It is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This
Leather
$1,072Sale Price|20% Off
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of an Oversized real leather Wingback library reading armchair by
Leather
Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or corporate
Steel
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or
Steel
Black Hair-On-Hide 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or corporate
Steel
Special Edition 'Tucroma' Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or
Steel
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading armchairs and lastly four
Ebony, Walnut
$6,400Sale Price|32% Off
80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed
By Dimitri Omersa, Valenti
Located in Los Angeles, CA
to your favorite lounge chair or reading armchair. Due to internal structural issues, not advised to
Leather
FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
as mentioned part of a suite, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading
Ebony, Walnut
Brand New Emerald Green Leather 'Tucroma' Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Chrome
$2,396Sale Price|20% Off
Rams Head Library Reading Lounge Chair by Key City Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Wonderful Library Reading Lounge Armchair by Key City Furniture
Mahogany, Cotton
$24,450Sale Price / set|22% Off
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Steel
$12,400Sale Price / set|21% Off
Brand New Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Steel
$18,500Sale Price / set|21% Off
Six Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Steel
Gold Finish Special Edition 'Tucroma' Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or
Steel
$1,076Sale Price|20% Off
Wingback Armchair & Ottoman Elephants & Leopards Custom Designer
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Oversized custom upholstered wingback library reading lounge
Cotton, Wood
Pair of rosewood armchairs by Erik Kirkegaard for Glostrup, Denmark
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Elegant and timeless, this pair of armchairs by Erik Kirkegaard embodies the essence of 1960s
Leather, Rosewood
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfighting armchair with
Leather, Oak
Mustard Waxed Paper Floor Lamp with Black Metal Base, Model Geraldine
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room. Geraldine Floor Lamp can be effortlessly placed next to an armchair in a reading nook or as a
Metal
1940thies bamboo style brass side table with carved glass top maison bagues sty
By Maison Baguès
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
glass or ashtray while reading a book on your armchair
Brass
Vintage Italian Rattan Elephant Magazine Rack or Newspaper Stand, circa 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
bohemian spaces to refined modern settings. Perfect beside an armchair or reading corner, it invites an
Rattan
West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
a display pedestal — equally suited for a quiet reading corner, beside a sculptural armchair, or as
Hardwood
Kilim Cushion Cover, Multicolor Tribal Zigzag Wool Pillow Contemporary Geometric
Located in Wembley, GB
to sofas, beds, armchairs, or reading nooks. ✨ Product Details Handmade from a contemporary Central
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Yarn, Natural Fiber
Elegant Barrel Accent Chair with Fringe Skirt & Optional Swivel Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
exquisite craftsmanship. Perfect for refined lounges or reading corners, the armchairs offer a timeless
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
$1,035 / item
French Country Bobbin Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
, providing both durability and a soft, inviting feel. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks
Wood
Lalong Upholstered Chaise Lounge in Navy Blue Fabric Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
comfortable armchair perfect for reading, working and relaxing.
Textile, Upholstery
Mid-Century Swiss Brass Minimalist Floor Lamp by Dieter Schulz, 1950s
By Dieter Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
to its low height, this floor lamp is a functional and understated design. The perfect reading light
Metal
$1,035 / item
French Country Mahogany Bobbin Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
soft, inviting feel. Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks, this armchair not only
Wood
Italian mid-century modern brass magazine rack holder Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Nicolosi, IT
define Fontana Arte's renowned production. Place it beside your favorite armchair, in a reading nook, or
Brass
Italian modern directional white metal and plastic floor lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
simple lamp in shape, thin and tapered, white in colour, perfect next to an armchair for a reading corner
Metal
Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Swing-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
cylindrical shade with the ability to swivel into various positions; ideal for armchair reading or desk use
Chrome
$478Sale Price|49% Off
Mid Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamp France c1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
wrought Iron lamp with original articulated fitting, perfect as a reading light over an armchair or sofa
Wrought Iron
$14,400Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Malayer Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
captivating accent piece in a cozy reading nook, grounding a comfortable armchair, or adding a layer of warmth
Wool
$2,400Sale Price|20% Off
Persian Malayer Small Rug - Wool Brown Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
bedside or in front of an armchair in a reading nook. Infusing a unique blend of traditional charm and
Wool
$1,070 / item
Lightsome Black Noir Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Brass, Steel
$1,070 / item
Lightsome Honey Yellow Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Brass, Steel
$1,070 / item
Lightsome Azure Blue Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Brass, Steel
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.
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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.
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