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Finn Juhl Reading Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Bovirke" reading chair, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Retro Reading Chair

Retro Finn Juhl Reading Chair
Finn Juhl Reading Chair
H 29 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Riverdale, NY
Bruno Mathsson reading chair, originally designed in 1934 in laminated beech bent wood with linen
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Bentwood

Retro Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
Bruno Mathsson Eva Reading Chair
H 33 in W 17 in D 25 in
Oak Reading Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare oak "Bukkestolen" (reading chair) with exposed frame and upholstered seat and back retaining
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Oak

High Style Mid Century Reading Chair w/ Ottoman by Heywood Wakefield
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1950 modern Heywood Wakefield reading chair with stylished pouf ottoman. The chair featuring
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Wood

Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Metal

Retro Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
H 28.94 in W 20.28 in D 22.84 in
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Bovirke, 'reading' dining chairs, oak, teak, metal, Denmark, 1953. In 1953, Finn
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Metal

Retro Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
Finn Juhl for Bovirke 'Reading Chairs' in Teak
H 28.94 in W 20.28 in D 22.84 in
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for E J VICTOR Approximate
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1980s Bohemian Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Leather, Cotton

Pair of beechwood and patinated leather Easy Reading Chairs by Bruno Mathsson
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 2 Eva reading Chairs. This "Easy" model comes with armrests. It is made from beechwood legs
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Leather, Beech

Vintage Swaim Modern Brown Leather Armless Oak Slipper Lounge Club Reading Chair
By Swaim
Located in Dayton, OH
A beautiful armless slipper chair by Swaim Upholstery. Originally made for Marc-Miachaels Interior
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Late 20th Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Leather, Oak

Pair of Matching Large Charles Stewart Swivel Reading Arm Chairs Armchairs
By Charles Stewart Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare pair of large scale 360 degree swivel reading chairs with great scale and better lines
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Late 20th Century American Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Metal

20th Century Italian Pair of Walnut Reading Lounge Chairs by Melchiorre Bega
By Melchiorre Bega
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
, designed by Melchiorre Bega in good condition. The seat backrest of the large reading chairs are inclined
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Walnut, Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery

Hans Brattrud Scandia Lounge Chair Norwegian Design
By Hans Brattrud
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
very comfortable (reading) chair.
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1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Plywood

Midcentury Leather and Chrome Swivel Chair
By George Mulhauser, Maison Jansen, Gardner Leaver, Steelcase
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
rust. Has just the right angle to be used as an office chair, reading chair or even lounge chair
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Chrome

Pair 1970s Lane Venture Carved Faux Bamboo Handwoven Caning Wingback Chairs USA
By Lane Furniture
Located in Miami, FL
very comfortable as reading Chairs in a Tropical Home Setting. Lane Venture Label under the Seat Pillow
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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Retro Reading Chair

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Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Faux Bamboo, Cane

Unique green cowhide leather wing chair
Located in Harderwijk, NL
reading chair, or for relaxing while drinking a hot drink. The cowhide is full of character and the
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Late 20th Century Retro Reading Chair

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Cowhide, Leather

Unique green cowhide leather wing chair
Unique green cowhide leather wing chair
H 43.71 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Elephant Chair by Bernard Rancillac, Limited Edition 37/100, 1985
By Bernard Rancillac
Located in Antwerp, BE
Chair; Side Chair; Lobby Lounge Chair; Reading Chair; Space Age; Mid-Century Modern; Artist; Sculptor
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1980s French Space Age Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Ringstol Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in San Diego, CA
the danish cord. This chair is very comfortable and would make an amazing reading chair for a library
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Cord, Beech

Georgian Style Rare Original Chesterfield Leather Armchair, 1950s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
, this is a later adaptation in the Georgian style and designed to be used as a relaxing chair or reading
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1950s English Chesterfield Retro Reading Chair

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Leather, Beech

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
cradle you. A terrific choice for a reading chair, for adding a sexy sculptural high design look to any
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Fabric, Upholstery

1960's Mid-Century Modern Lounge Armchairs - a Pair
By Peter Hvidt, Edmund Homa, Finn Juhl
Located in Burbank, CA
on the arms and a beautiful curved back with the wood frame wrapped around. Nice reading chairs. Can
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Wood

Mid Century Modern Vintage Aluminum Office Desk Chair Ray & Charles Eames 1958
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Vienna, AT
space as well as the armchair could be your comfortable reading chair in your living space, when you
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Aluminum

Percival Lafer Adjustable Lounge Chair MP, Brazil, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
comfortable. The chair swivels as well, so this might as well be the perfect ‘TV’ or reading chair. It is in
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Metal

Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in The Hague, NL
1958. The 2254 armchair is particularly suitable for use as a reading chair thanks to the headrest
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Leather, Fabric, Oak

Pair of Brazilian Modern Fiberglass Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Fiberglass

Cognac Leather Lounge Chairs by Mathias Hoffmann for De Sede, 1980s, Signed
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional
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1980s Swiss Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Leather

Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman by HICKORY CHAIR
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Rare 'Ondine' Wingback Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan, c 1970, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair, entryway or mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office chair, guest
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Fabric, Walnut

Mom & Pop Pair Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
to cradle you. A terrific choice for a reading chair, for adding a sexy sculptural, high design look
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Bouclé

Oversized Lounge Chairs by HICKORY CHAIR - Set of 2
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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1970s Retro Reading Chair

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Velvet

Vladimir Kagan Pair of Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Bouclé

20th Century Italian Single Tall Vintage Beechwood Reading Lounge Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian reading lounge chair made of handcrafted polished
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Fabric, Beech, Upholstery, Cotton

Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kashtolm Swivel Chairs for Walter Knoll 1970s Signed
By Walter Knoll, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or
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1970s German Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Suede

Exceptionally Unique Set of 'Breteau' Wrought Iron Chairs, c 1955 France, Signed
By Breteau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Iron

Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
changing room chair, hallway chair, entryway or mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, office or desk
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Velvet

Vintage Harrods London Brown Leather Wingback Captains Directors Swivel Chair
By Harrods
Located in GB
indeed, it’s like your favourite reading chair with wheels. This was retailed through Harrods in the 1960
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1960s English Art Deco Retro Reading Chair

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Leather

Mid Century Danish Teak & Beech Wood Penguin Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen, c1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Step back in time with this magnificent vintage mid-century modern Penguin chair, a true gem of
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Fabric, Beech, Teak

Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner 'Concha' Lounge Chairs for Forma, Brazil, c 1960
By Carlo Hauner, Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Iron

Pair of Club Chairs by Claudio Salocchi for Sormani Italy, c 1970, Signed
By Claudio Salocchi, Sormani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge
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1970s Italian Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Chrome

Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
great reading chair. Perfect for a sexy mountain lodge or cigar room. A successful executive's evening
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Stacking Chairs, Signed, 20 Avail
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Knoll, Massimo Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest chair, lobby chair, lounge
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1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Steel

French Dining Chairs Leather Chambly Vintage by HICKORY CHAIR Co
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
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1980s French Provincial Retro Reading Chair

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Fruitwood, Leather

'Titan' Oversized Club Chairs by Olivier Gagnère in Mohair, Leather, and Bronze
By Olivier Gagnère
Located in Los Angeles, CA
room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room
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1990s French Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Bronze

Massimo Vignelli for Knoll Intl 'Handkerchief' Chairs, Signed, Set of Twelve
By Knoll, Massimo Vignelli, Massimo and Lella Vignelli
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge
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1990s American Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Steel

Mario Bellini Post-Modern Executive Desk Chair for Vitra, Signed and Dated 1992
By Vitra, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs, conference
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1990s Swiss Modern Retro Reading Chair

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Leather, Plastic

Percival Lafer MP-75 Lounge Chairs w Rosewood Buckles, 1970 Brazil, Set of Four
By Percival Lafer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading
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1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood

Alan Siegel Post-Modern Craftsman 'Tongue' Chair, Signed & Dated 1981
By Alan Siegel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, reading chair or fireside chair, or office desk or guest chair. ARTIST EXHIBITIONS: 2017 Galeria Nudo
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Wood

Set of 8 Teak and Bouclé Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Sibast, 1960s, Signed
By Arne Vodder, Sibast
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Cassina Revers chairs, Andrea Branzi, 5 available in brown, 1993
By Andrea Branzi, Cassina
Located in Zevenaar, NL
, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Steel

Pair of Pink Bouclé Post-Modern Swivel Club Chairs by Directional, 1980s, Signed
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs
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1980s American Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 or 3107 Chairs by Fritz Hansen Mid Century Modern 1964
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading chairs
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Chrome, Stainless Steel

'Bounty' Leather Club Chair by L. Davanzati for The Pace Collection, 1980s
By Elam, Lorenzo Forges Davanzati, Pace Collection
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk guest chair, lobby chair, or occasional chair ideal
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Lacquer, Leather

Time Life Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1984, Signed & Dated
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, entryway or mudroom chair, nursing or reading chair, conference room chair, office or desk chair, guest
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Aluminum

Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1952
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early rare midcentury livingroom set composed of one lady-chair, one highback reading chair
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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Single Vintage Bamboo Armchair with Newly Upholstered Beige Raw Silk Cushion and
Located in Locust Valley, NY
and back. A perfect desk chair for your office or reading chair in the guest room, the possibilities
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Chippendale Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Silk, Bamboo, Rattan

Andrea Branzi 'Revers' Post-Modern Chairs for Cassina, 1993, Set of Six, Signed
By Cassina, Andrea Branzi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading chairs, conference room chairs, office or desk guest chairs, lobby lounge chairs or occasional
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1990s Italian Post-Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Metal

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
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Leather

Gilded Rose Magazine Rack Florentine Hollywood Regency Style Tole Toleware 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Florentine Italian gilded magazine rack. Perfect as a storage stand near your reading
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Metal

Gilded Wood Magazine Rack Florentine Hollywood Regency Style Tole Toleware 1950s
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful Florentine Italian painted magazine rack. Perfect as a storage stand near your reading
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Wood

Mastercraft Brass Dining Armchairs with Grandma Fabric, Set of Four, circa 1970s
By Mastercraft
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, dressing or changing room chairs, hallway chairs, entryway or mudroom chairs, nursing or reading
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1970s American Modern Retro Reading Chair

Materials

Brass

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Retro Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal retro reading chair for your home. Each retro reading chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and oak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect retro reading chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each retro reading chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made retro reading chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Bovirke and E. J. Victor are consistently popular.

How Much is a Retro Reading Chair?

A retro reading chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,388, while the lowest priced sells for $250 and the highest can go for as much as $22,400.
Questions About Retro Reading Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best chair for reading is ultimately a matter of preference. You’ll want to think about a comfortable chair that will be suitable to sit in for a long period — think about form, upholstery, whether the chair will support your back and neck properly and more. Keep your space constrictions in mind as well as your budget. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, new and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A good reading chair will have a high, firm back to provide enough support to the neck and back. It should also have comfortable armrests so that one’s arms are relaxed and it is easy to prop a book. A plush upholstered cushion for the seat will make the reading experience even better. Find a collection of antique and vintage reading chairs on 1stDibs today.