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George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Fine early 19th Century Geo III mahogany upholstered library chair.
The arched back sweeps down to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Library Chair, England Circa 1840
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
The mahogany frame showing a button tufted backrest and open armrests above a sprung seat, raised on turned front supports and splayed rear supports fitted with brass castors.
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Category
Antique 1840s English Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Tatham Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
William IV Library Chair
Located in Ongar, GB
A beautiful English William IV Library chair which has a lovely shape with the scroll back. It has
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Oak Leather Upholstered Library Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak library armchairs. Having shell carved molded top rail above the leatherback and seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
Blanchard Bergere Klismos Library Chair
Located in Banbury, GB
An exceptional Regency mahogany double sabre leg bergere lions head library armchair. The chair
Category
2010s English Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
George II Library Wing Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine and well-drawn George II design country house library/drawing room wing chair. This chair is
Category
Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Feathers
Country House Library Chair
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An elegant George III design mahogany library chair, with brass castors.
Price quoted is for a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
A Regency mahogany library reading chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Regency mahogany library reading chair, of rectangular form with slatted back and sides, with two
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
George III Library Chair Armchair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5515 Superb Georgian library chair or club chair, having brown leather upholstered back, generous
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and
Category
Antique 1860s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Victorian leather easy library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
hard day and letting all the stress melt away.
We have upholstered this Victorian leather easy chair in
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th century English Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Cozy 19th century upholstered English mahogany library chair. Great color and scale. Fabric ready
Category
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Upholstered Dao Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Upholstered DAO chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Stackable chair, black or white lacquered metal
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs with tapestry fabric covers.
Late 19th
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Outstanding Quality Antique Carved Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique carved mahogany library chair having a fantastic upholstered tapestry
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
2 Carved Oak Baroque Throne Chairs, Hall or Library Chair, Scotland 1910, H678
Located in Vancouver, BC
Pair of Carved Oak Baroque Throne chairs, Hall chairs, Library chair, Scotland 1910, H678
Scotland
Category
Vintage 1910s Scottish Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 45 in W 25 in D 28 in
Library Chair in the George II manner
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A pair of George II design profusely carved mahogany library chairs with lion’s head arms, acanthus
Category
21st Century and Contemporary English Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Modern Day “Zeno” Hand Made Library Chair
Located in Petworth, GB
Modern Day “Zeno” craftsman Library chair.English quarter sawn oak, brass and leather
With raised
Category
2010s English Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Leather revolving library tub chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Revolving library tub chair, the burgundy leather upholstered back and circular deep buttoned seat
Category
Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Library Chairs in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey, England circa 1900
By La Maison Pierre Frey
Located in Culver City, CA
Library Chairs in Embroidered Linen by Pierre Frey
England circa 1900
Antique oak frame and newly
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Pair of Regency Lyre Form Rosewood Library Chairs
Located in London, by appointment only
A very good pair of Regency rosewood lyre-shaped library armchairs. Upholstered in figured blue
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in GB
chair in hand carved oak with original carpet upholstered steps
A very charming and highly
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
Set of 2 Upholstered Dao Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 upholstered DAO chairs by Shin Azumi
Materials: stackable chair, black or white lacquered
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
hand dyed Rich Grape leathers. Traditionally upholstered and horse hair filled.
This is sure to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Chesterfield Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
This rare Victorian mahogany reclining library chair was made circa 1840.
The mahogany frame
Category
Antique 1830s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of 2, Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Set of two Library chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, originally designed in 1955 for University of Punjab
Category
Vintage 1960s Indian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Mahogany Library Chair in the Manner of Henry Holland
By Henry Holland 1
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A mahogany library chair in the manner of Henry Holland reputedly made for the United Services Club
Category
Antique 1820s English Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Regency Style Caned Library Chair With Green Velvet Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage stately Regency style caned chair with straight frame caned sides and back with reeded
Category
20th Century Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane
Wingback Library Chair in Piero Fornasetti, Stylo Plume Fabric
Located in London, GB
An outstanding bibliotheque wingback chair in cherrywood, upholstered in a rare Stilo Plume fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Textile, Cherry
William IV Mahogany Library Armchair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A Very Good Quality 19th Century, William IV Period, Mahogany Library Armchair Of Good Bold
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Wellington Hall Walnut Fauteuil Wingback Club Lounge Library Arm Chair 44"
By Wellington Hall Ltd
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Wellington Hall floral upholstered fauteuil armchair. Made of walnut featuring French
Category
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Regency Mahogany Metamorphic Library Steps
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
libraries and ‘step’ or metamorphic chairs’ in Vol. II pp106-108. Plate 654 shows the design for a step
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Peter Hvit Highback Library Lounge
Located in New York, NY
Rare high-back lounge or library chair by Peter Hvit. Newly upholstered and refinished.
Category
20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
2 Vintage Queen Anne Mahogany Channel Back Upholstered Wingback Arm Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
A graceful pair of mid 20th century library wingback chairs. Made from mahogany with a raised
Category
Mid-20th Century Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair in Hand Dyed Aqua Marine Leather
Located in London, GB
hand dyed Aqua Marine leather. Traditionally upholstered and horse hair filled.
This is sure to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Chesterfield Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Upholstered Club Chair Shown in Tweed Fabric with Nailhead Trim and Carved
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Colin club chair is an elegant addition to your Den or Library. All handcrafted in our shop in
Category
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Stunning Vintage Hardwood Bergere Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in GB
converts into Library steps with Berger seat and leather upholstered steps
A good looking well made and
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.85 in W 21.46 in D 26.38 in
Fine Vintage Hardwood Green Leather Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
Located in GB
converts into Library steps with leather upholstered steps
A good looking well made and decorative
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 34.45 in W 23.43 in D 23.63 in
Antique Bergere Barley Twist Library Armchair with Brown Leather Seat
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Antique Bergere library armchair with barley twist form & brown leather upholstered seat, 1800s
Category
Antique 19th Century British Empire Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cane, Beech
H 33.86 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
steps chair in oak with period upholstered Carpet steps.
A very charming and highly collectable piece
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.45 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Antique Silk-Upholstered Beechwood Armchair by Linke
By François Linke
Located in London, GB
the late 19th and early 20th century, François Linke. The back of the chair is signed ‘F. Linke A
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs
Materials
Silk, Beech
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
transforms into a short set of steps for use with bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Mahogany Pair of Library Armchairs
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
A very fine quality pair of 19th century mahogany
French Empire library armchairs having well
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique English Georgian Style Dark Green Leather Library Office Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique English Georgian style dark green leather library office chairs - a pair. Item features
Category
Early 20th Century North American Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 41 in W 26 in D 30 in
A William IV Empire Design Library Armchair Striped Cream Silk Upholstery
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Classic William IV Empire Design Library Armchairs Striped Cream Upholstery Ideal For Any Library
Category
2010s American William IV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 34.26 in W 36.62 in D 33.86 in
A Fine 19th Century Overscale Library Bergere Armchair in Green Leather
Located in London, GB
France, circa 1820
A fine early nineteenth century library scale of large scale, with curved back
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 41.34 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Pair of William IV Adjustable Mahogany Library Armchairs, by George Minter
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of William IV adjustable mahogany library armchairs, by George Minter, one dated 1832, each
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs / Lounge, Bronze
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Patinated Regency Style Leather Upholstered Armchairs
Fantastic patina on this pair of
Category
Antique 1890s English Regency Bergere Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 25 in
DAO Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
DAO chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Stackable chair, black or white lacquered metal frame. Back in
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
upholstered versions and furnish public places, restaurants, head offices, libraries. The DAO stool is light
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Large Old Hand Carved Wing Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
is highly detailed of foliage. This chair is not upholster.
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Distinctive Caribbean Style Mahogany Cane Back Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Mahogany cane back single chair with newly upholstered linen cushion. Perfect for living room
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Fabric LouLou Chair by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
Fabric LouLou chair by Shin Azumi
Materials: Base in black or white or chromed lacquered metal
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Danish Cabinetmaker Curved Easy Chair, Denmark ca 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful easy chair is the Danish interpretation of the classic British upholstered seating
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 2 Loulou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
exist in upholstered versions and furnish public places, restaurants, head offices, libraries. The DAO
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
. Also available with upholstered wood shells, covered with leather or fabric. The cantilever chairs from
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 Fabric LouLou Chairs by Shin Azumi
Located in Geneve, CH
upholstered versions and furnish public places, restaurants, head offices, libraries. The DAO stool is light
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
English 1920s Brownish Green Leather Chair with Mahogany Cabriole Legs
Located in Atlanta, GA
English brownish green leather chair circa 1900-1920, with carved mahogany legs. Step back in time
Category
Early 20th Century English Chairs
Materials
Brass
English George II Period Leather Lounging Chair, Backstool, Walnut Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English George II period walnut, leather upholstered backstool or lounging chair of generous
Category
Antique 1750s English George II Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39.75 in W 27 in D 30 in
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Upholstered Library Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of upholstered library chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct upholstered library chairs — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. Upholstered library chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Victorian, Georgian and Louis XVI upholstered library chairs are consistently popular styles. Many upholstered library chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Gillows of Lancaster & London produced popular upholstered library chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Upholstered Library Chairs?
Prices for upholstered library chairs start at $1,146 and top out at $15,000 with the average selling for $3,550.
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.
Questions About Upholstered Library Chairs
- What is an upholstered chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021An upholstered chair is a type of chair where the sitting area and backrest are cushioned with foam covered in fabric or leather. This cushioning makes it very comfortable to sit on. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage upholstered chairs and other upholstered seating.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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