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Georgian Reading Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A handsome and rare Georgian-style reading chair, expertly crafted of mahogany. With its high, wide
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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Georgian Reading Chair
Georgian Reading Chair
H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 21.5 in
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
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Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
unique design function which is typical for Finn Juhl's furniture. Earlier on, the Reading Chair has only
Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
Finn Juhl Reading Chair, Wood and Leather
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 in
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Reading Chair has only been available with an upholstered seat, but it has now been relaunched with a
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2010s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
Finn Juhl Reading Chair Veneer Seat Wood
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.84 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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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Danish Wooden Chair with Upholstered Seat
Located in High Point, NC
In the innovative design landscape of 1960s Denmark, this wooden chair with an upholstered seat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Upholstered Club Chair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Trenton, NJ
like our Brown Mid-Century Upholstered Chair, you're not just enhancing your home decor; you're also
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Upholstered Club Chair
Mid-Century Upholstered Club Chair
H 31 in W 30.5 in D 35 in
Pair Modern Upholstered Chrome Cantilever Chairs by DIA
Located in Toluca Lake, CA
Two are better than one. Exceptional pair of modern wing chairs by Design Institute of America DIA
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Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Queen Anne Style Oak Leather Upholstered Music Chair
Located in New York, NY
An antique hardwood reading chair with foldout surface on the back. This type of chair was used for
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Early 20th Century Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Upholstery, Cotton

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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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Francis Easy Chair, Handcrafted Solid Wood and Wool Upholstered Lounge Chair
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
easy chair for drinking Americanos or wine, reading novels or browsing magazines, and engaging in
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

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 Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery

Cambre Lounge Chair in Ebonized Ash with Grey Upholstered Cushion by Wooda
By Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
, or just lounging. This chair is stained with a Brown/Black finish and upholstered in a unique
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Ash

1900s Central European Wooden Chairs with Upholstered Seats and Back, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
design. Whether placed in a cozy reading nook or used to add character to a dining set-up, these chairs
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20th Century European Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Classic Art Déco leather upholstered brown Club Chair. France 1930s.
Located in Köln, NW
Classic Art Déco leather upholstered brown club chair / Lounge chair . France 1930s. Original
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Midcentury Scandinavian Birchwood Horseshoe Back Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
and style. Ideal for a chic living room, a cozy reading nook, or a stylish office, these chairs not
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Airborne Metal Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Cow Hide, France ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
as well. The chairs are marked by the producer’s label reading: “marque déposée (trademark) Airborne
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wood

Luxurious Mid Century Faudet-Harrison Swivel Tub Chairs - Newly Upholstered Pair
By SCP
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered in a High End Plush “Smoked-Ash ”Italian Mohair - Pair Made in Norfolk, England for SCP. Circa
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Tadao Ando Chair "TA001P Dream Chair", circa 2014, Japan
By Tadao Ando, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Chair in oak veneer, upholstered in leather with a small, relaxing neck pillow. Very
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2010s Japanese Other Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
depth and contrast to the overall aesthetic. The chairs are upholstered in an exceptionally soft, one
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid Century Shearling Chairs
Mid Century Shearling Chairs
H 30.75 in W 26.75 in D 30 in
SWERVE LOUNGE CHAIR - Modern Design in Faux Lambskin Black
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
of the Swerve Lounge Chair are upholstered in black faux lambskin, which gives it a soft and
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2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
, Gebrüder T 1819 owns the artistic copyright for the strictly cubic chair without back legs. The reading
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2010s German Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 20.48 in
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
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Early 20th Century English Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pierre Club Chair: Elegant Wood, Bronze and Stainless Steel Seating
By Barlas Baylar, Hudson Furniture
Located in New York, NY
A quintessence of strong design skills combined with rigorous craftsmanship, the Pierre Club Chair
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2010s European Modern Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Stainless Steel

Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
, the seat is slightly higher than the typical lounge chair making it comfortable for reading, relaxing
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
H 33 in W 33 in D 26.5 in
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
reading nook, the Arthur Umanoff rocking chair invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the gentle
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

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Steel

Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
Arthur Umanoff Rocking Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 28.25 in
Wing Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman Set by Ellen Degeneres Clairborne Chair
Located in North York, ON
Wing Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman Set by Ellen Degeneres Clairborne Chair. Beautiful curved wing
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2010s American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Stunning Antique Black Forest Fireplace Chair by Horrix w Excellent Upholstery
By Horrix
Located in Lisse, NL
Amazing quality carved, great condition, beautifully upholstered and rare antique chair. Over
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Antique Mid-19th Century Dutch Black Forest Chairs

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Oak, Upholstery

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
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Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs

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Oak

Yellow Mohair and Walnut Chair Molteni&C by Herzog & de Meuron Made in Italy
By Herzog & de Meuron, Molteni & C
Located in New York, NY
The Porta Volta chair by Herzog & De Meuron is a multi-functional design and a welcome addition to
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Wood

Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1950s This archetypical wingback chair of the 1950s is both
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
Danish Wingback Chair in Red Upholstery
H 39.77 in W 28.75 in D 33.86 in
Kay Otto Fisker Wingback Lounge Chair
By Kay Fisker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kay Otto Fisker design wing chair, newly refinished and upholstered in Maharam Nanna Ditzel wool. A
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Elm

Pair Mid-Century Highback Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Dux of Sweden
Located in Trenton, NJ
environmental impact. These lounge chairs are perfect for creating a cozy reading nook or adding a touch of
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20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

EJ Victor Style Lounge Chairs Pair
By E. J. Victor
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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1990s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

EJ Victor Style Lounge Chairs Pair
EJ Victor Style Lounge Chairs Pair
H 33 in W 31 in D 35 in
Pair of 1930's French Leather Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These 1930s French Leather Club Chairs are upholstered with high quality leather in good vintage
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Modern Teak Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern reclining lounge chair and ottoman manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1930s Swedish Easy Chair in Olive Green Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
color. The lounge chair radiates sophistication and is a perfect addition to your cozy reading corner
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Giancarlo De Carlo "Lucania" Lounge Chair by Arflex
Located in Highland, IN
upholstered body supported by an iron frame. It is perfect for reading, conversing, or relaxing.
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tufted Roll Arm Damask Lounge Club Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Arm Oversized Damask Upholstered Lounge Club Chairs Featuring contrasting braided rope piping, and
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Late 20th Century Unknown Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

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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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Francis Easy Chair with Walnut Frame and Leather Upholstery
By Phloem Studio
Located in Stevenson, WA
easy chair for drinking Americanos or wine, reading novels or browsing magazines, and engaging in
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2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Ib Kofod-Larsen Reclining Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Highland, IN
conversation, to reading, to a deep relaxing pitch. The upholstered cushions are new replacements made to
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Reading Lounge Chair Upholstered in Leather with Headrest, Cream & Beach Gray
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
chair invites you to chill. The wings of this accent allow you to rest your book, iPad, or drink and you
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2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antonella Mosca Emme Uno chairs and poof Italy 1965
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Extraordinary and comfy pair of Emme Uno lounge chairs with matching footstool. Designed by
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mil Baughman Style MCM in White Faux Leather Rocking Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Plainview, NY
A Mid Century Modern rocking chair, inspired by the iconic style of Milo Baughman. Its sturdy
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Ib Kofod Larsen Oatmeal Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Walnut

Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Pair of Pierre Paulin for Artifort "Globe" Lounge Chairs & Ottomans
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this stunning pair of vintage Pierre Paulin Globe Chairs for Artifort
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Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape, Chair and a Half
Located in Dallas, TX
Antique French Louis XVI Painted Canape ~ Chair and a Half is the perfect choice for comfortable
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fruitwood

20th Century Italian Polished Walnut Recliner Lounge Chair by ISA Bergamo
By ISA Bergamo
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Walnut, produced by ISA Bergamo in good condition. The reading lounge chair is particularized by brass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Cotton

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chairs & Ottomans in Curly Latte Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Vladimir Kagan Swivel Wingback Chairs for Directional with custom ottomans freshly and expertly upholstered
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1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Karpen Wingback Chairs in Luxuriously Soft Milk Chocolate Shearling, circa 1950s
By Karpen of California
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stunning one of a kind pair of Mid-Century Modern wingback chairs by Karpen upholstered in super
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hide, Sheepskin, Walnut

"Sheriff" Lounge Chair with ottoman, by Sérgio Rodrigues, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Sergio Rodrigues
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
First introduced in 1961, this iconic chair has remained an emblem of sophistication and style
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

French Louis XV Style 1880s Painted Bergère Chairs with Carved Floral Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
stability with a flourish of sophistication. The chairs are upholstered in a fabric that, although used
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Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

High End Parsons Dining Chairs Blue
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on CONTINUE READING at the bottom of this page. Offering One Of
Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Vintage Swivel Tub Chair, Italian Leather Lounge Seat, Late 20th Century, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage swivel tub chair. An Italian, leather lounge seat with upholstered cushion
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

70s Swivel Chair By Arne Norell Möbel AB In Sturdy Olive Green Patchwork Leather
By Norell Möbel AB
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
upholstered with beautiful and sturdy olive green ( patchwork ) buffalo leather. The chair supports great and
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid Century Lounge Chair by Ingmar Relling Model-251 for Vestlandske, c1960s
By A/S Vestlandske Møbelfabrikk, Ingmar Relling
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Introducing a timeless piece of Scandinavian design, this Model-251 lounge chair effortlessly
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak, Foam

20th Century Swedish OH Sjögren Nest, Beechwood Lounge Chair by Carl Malmsten
By O.H. Sjögren, AB Stilarmatur Tranås, Carl Malmsten
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A dark-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish nest, reading lounge chair made of hand crafted
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Beech

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Upholstered Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic upholstered reading chair available at 1stDibs. An upholstered reading chair — often made from wood, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Find 49 options for an antique or vintage upholstered reading chair now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer upholstered reading chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. An upholstered reading chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made upholstered reading chair over the years, but those crafted by Finn Juhl, Cassina and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Upholstered Reading Chair?

An upholstered reading chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,572, while the lowest priced sells for $480 and the highest can go for as much as $120,000.

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 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 ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    An 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To 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.