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Antique bergere library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19thc mahogany library chair This 19thc mahogany library chair was made circa 1825. Library chairs
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1820s English Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Used bergere library chair
Antique bergere library chair
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Gentleman’s Library Chair
Located in Norwell, MA
Exuding opulence, the leather library chair boasts a luxurious allure, adorned with a skillfully
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Early 2000s North American Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Used Gentleman’s Library Chair
Gentleman’s Library Chair
H 46 in W 35 in D 29 in
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
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Early 19th Century European Used Library Chairs

Materials

Wood

Used William IV Library Chair
William IV Library Chair
H 37.01 in W 23.23 in D 31.89 in
19th Century Regency Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century regency library chair with brass inlay and faux rosewood grain. Original castors.
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Mid-19th Century English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Brass

Used 19th Century Regency Library Chair
19th Century Regency Library Chair
H 39 in W 31 in D 24 in
William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A fine original condition Library Chair with Leather Seat. The frame with handsome wood graining
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Early 19th Century William IV Used Library Chairs

Materials

Brass

Used William IV Mahogany Library Chair
William IV Mahogany Library Chair
H 34.75 in W 19.5 in D 22.25 in
19th century English Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Cozy 19th century upholstered English mahogany library chair. Great color and scale. Fabric ready
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19th Century English William IV Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Vintage English Leather Tufted Wingback Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Vintage leather tufted wingback library chair. Has a solid walnut base.
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1940s Chippendale Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

George III Library Chair Armchair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
Sn5515 Superb Georgian library chair or club chair, having brown leather upholstered back, generous
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Early 19th Century English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather

Used George III Library Chair Armchair
George III Library Chair Armchair
H 39.764 in W 29.134 in D 31.89 in
Georgian period Bergere library chair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a fabulous quality Georgian period bergere library chair with wonderful reeded details to
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18th Century Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Used Georgian period Bergere library chair
Georgian period Bergere library chair
H 38.59 in W 25.2 in D 29.53 in
19th Century English Paint Decorated Caned Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
19th century English paint decorated caned library chair.
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19th Century English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Vosselaar, BE
and braided canework in the 1960s. This type is known as the Library chair. The x- “frame” is
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1960s Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Library Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
Pair of Jeanneret Library Chairs
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
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
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1860s English Victorian Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Pair of 19th Century Mahogany French Regence Library Chairs with Lyre back and gilded accents
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Early 19th Century French Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Chippendale Library Chair Mahogany Desk Seat 1890
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous antique library chair in the Chippendale manner Hand crafted from mahogany with ball and
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1890s Chippendale Used Library Chairs

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Mahogany

19th Century Rosewood Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
William IV rosewood library chair.
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Mid-19th Century English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

19th Century Rosewood Library Chair
19th Century Rosewood Library Chair
H 34 in W 25.5 in D 27.5 in
Antique Victorian Quality Carved Walnut Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Victorian quality carved walnut library chair having been newly reupholstered in a quality
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1870s English Victorian Used Library Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Regency Ebonised Carved Library Chair
Located in Dublin 8, IE
19th Century Regency ebonised carved library chair with needlepoint back and seat, of solid wood
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1810s Irish Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Victorian leather easy library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
library chair was purchased from a home in Salisbury's Cathedral close Dimensions 70cms wide 27 1/2ins
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1880s English Victorian Used Library Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Victorian leather easy library chair
Victorian leather easy library chair
H 36 in W 27.5 in D 36 in
Tatham Library Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
An important carved mahogany library armchair of large proportions inspired by Charles Heathcote
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Early 19th Century British Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Tatham Library Chair
H 46.46 in W 38.19 in D 44.49 in
Antique leather reclining library chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
Antique reclining library chair This Antique reclining library chair was made circa 1860. A rare
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1860s Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century English Oak and Leather Library Chair, Lovely Old Patina
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century English oak and leather library chair. Lovely old patina.
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19th Century English Used Library Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Antique William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An Elegant William IV Leather & Mahogany Library Chair With Athenian Carved Wood And Brass Studded
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19th Century British William IV Used Library Chairs

Materials

Brass

Outstanding Quality Antique Carved Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique carved mahogany library chair having a fantastic upholstered tapestry
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Early 1900s English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

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
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19th Century English Georgian Used Library Chairs

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Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Chair
George III Mahogany Library Chair
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Pair of English Library Chairs with Distressed Leather, Priced Per Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome pair of English library chairs with distressed leather. Great color and patina, very good
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown George III Used Library Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, a pair, India, 1952-1965 H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79 Meaning
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Library Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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Early 20th Century English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs
Located in High Wycombe, GB
A Beautiful Antique Grey Leather & Walnut Library Chair With Carved Motifs with Brass Studs and
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Early 19th Century British Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Handsome Set of Four Regency Style Leather Library Chairs with Tufted Backs
Located in Buchanan, MI
Handsome set of four Regency style leather library chairs with tufted backs. Priced per chair.
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Late 20th Century Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
Located in London, GB
An English, William IV mahogany library chair, with fluted legs and anthemion decoration. It has
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1830s English William IV Used Library Chairs

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Mahogany

William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair
H 36.62 in W 27.56 in D 40.95 in
William IV Shaped Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A William lV shaped mahogany library chair of generous proportions. Reupholstered in our own
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Early 18th Century English William IV Used Library Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
George III mahogany Gainsborough library chair in the Manner of Thomas Chippendale, the rectangular
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Mid-18th Century English George III Used Library Chairs

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Muslin, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Chair
George III Mahogany Library Chair
H 39.5 in W 28.5 in D 28 in
19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
Located in Bedfordshire, GB
IV period mahoghany library chair is of a relatively unusual form which exudes elegance, class and
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Mid-19th Century English William IV Used Library Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
19th Century Mahogany Leather Library Chair
H 41.5 in W 24.5 in D 33.5 in
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
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1820s English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of library chairs originally made for the University of Punjab Library in Chandigarh in 1955
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1950s Indian Used Library Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
Pierre Jeanneret Library Chairs PJ-SI-51-A
H 30.3 in W 19.7 in D 18.5 in
George III Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
A05 Fine quality Georgian mahogany library chair, having caned back with marron leather cushion
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Early 19th Century English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

George III Mahogany Library Chair
George III Mahogany Library Chair
H 36.22 in W 24.016 in D 33.858 in
Set of Library Chairs by Pierre Jeanneret, Chandigarh, 1950s
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pierre Jeanneret, library chair, set of four, India, 1952-1965 Measures: H.C 14 / 33, 43, 47, 79
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Mid-20th Century Indian Mid-Century Modern Used Library Chairs

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Teak

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Lincoln, GB
This Chippendale Library Chair is adorned with a breathtaking display of vibrant colours, delicate
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18th Century Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Library Chair
18th Century Mahogany Chippendale Library Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Mahogany Regency Period Large Caned Library Chair
Located in Montreal, QC
Mahogany Regency Period Large Caned Library Chair Stamped number "03020" Caning was professionally
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1820s English Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of English Georgian Cigar Leather Wingback Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Distressed pair of 19th century English Georgian wingback library chairs. The distinctive pair of
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19th Century English Georgian Used Library Chairs

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Brass

Regency Mahogany Library chair, after Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very stylish Regency period mahogany Library chair, with carved show wood, deep button leather
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Early 19th Century English Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Mahogany Library chair, after Gillows
Regency Mahogany Library chair, after Gillows
H 38.19 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Inlaid Marquetry and Rosewood Library Chair
Located in Norwood, NJ
Inlaid marquetry bone and rosewood library chair. Top back stretcher with inlay of fruit filled urn
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Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Used Library Chairs

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Bone, Upholstery, Rosewood

Pierre Jeanneret Student Desk and Library Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in New York, NY
Excellent example of a student desk and library chair from Chandigarh India circa late 1950s
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1950s Indian Modern Used Library Chairs

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Teak

Unusual Antique Quality William IV Leather and Mahogany Library Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Unusual antique quality William IV leather and mahogany library chair having a newly reupholstered
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1830s English William IV Used Library Chairs

Materials

Other

Georgian Style Leather Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair Georgian style leather Gainsborough library chairs, having deep buttoned green leather backs
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Early 20th Century British Used Library Chairs

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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
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1830s English Victorian Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Library Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of English Mahogany Library Chairs, 20th Century
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20th Century English Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Gentleman’s Wing Back Leather Chesterfield Library Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of gentleman’s wing back leather chesterfield library chairs. These are very roomy chairs
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Early 20th Century Chesterfield Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair 19th Century Gainsborough Library Chairs
Located in Dublin 8, IE
Pair 19th Century Gainsborough Library Chairs, the shaped backs over padded arms with scrolled and
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19th Century Irish George III Used Library Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

English Mahogany Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This chair converts to a stepladder for accessing your library books or to use a display area.      
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21st Century and Contemporary English Used Library Chairs

Materials

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
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1960s Indian Modern Used Library Chairs

Materials

Teak

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
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1910s Scottish Used Library Chairs

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Oak

A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840 A William IV mahogany library chair of large scale, with scrolling arms and
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Early 19th Century English William IV Used Library Chairs

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Mahogany

A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
A Large William IV Mahogany Library Chair
H 44.89 in W 25.2 in D 31.11 in
Zebra Hide Blue Suede Mahogany English Georgian Style Wingback Library Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
High quality custom-made English Georgian style mahogany wingback library chair with zebra hide
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Late 20th Century George III Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Suede, Zebra Hide

Antique Pair of Victorian Lion & Shamrock Carved His & Hers Oak Library Chairs
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb pair of Victorian his and hers library chairs, circa 1870, the gentleman’s armchair with
Category

19th Century English Victorian Used Library Chairs

Materials

Brass

Library Chair
Located in New York, NY
Scottish Victorian high-backed chair with beautifully carved and detailed mahogany back splat, legs
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19th Century Scottish Used Library Chairs

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Mahogany

Library Chair
Library Chair
H 48 in W 24 in D 17 in
Olive Green Leather Georgian Library Chair, circa 1820
Located in Lincoln, GB
Olive green leather Georgian Library chair circa 1820. On fine Regency mahogany reeded front legs
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1820s English Georgian Used Library Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Fine Set of 6 Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Library Chairs by Gillows
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine set of 6 antique regency quality mahogany library chairs by the prestigious furniture maker
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19th Century English Regency Used Library Chairs

Materials

Other

Vintage Carved Mahogany Library Chair in Ikat Kilim Fabric
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A George III style library chair with carved mahogany arms, straight legs and shaped back
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Early 20th Century George III Used Library Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Fabric

19th Century English Chippendale Style Library Chair
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
An English Chippendale style library chair with the seat and inside back upholstered in gros and
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Late 19th Century British Chippendale Used Library Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

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Used Library Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of used library chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique used library chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and animal skin. There are all kinds of used library chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Regency, Georgian and Victorian used library chairs are consistently popular styles. Many used library chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Pierre Jeanneret, Howard & Sons Ltd and Gillows of Lancaster & London produced popular used library chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Used Library Chairs?

Prices for used library chairs start at $150 and top out at $445,672 with the average selling for $3,912.
Questions About Used Library Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, you can use a library table as a desk. In fact, many people like the spacious tops found on library tables because they usually have enough room to accommodate a computer and provide additional work space. Find a range of library tables on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A director’s chair is stereotypically associated with movie directors. The lightweight chair has scissored legs, can often be folded for ease of transport or storage and is a popular silhouette for camping chairs. Shop an assortment of director chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    Slipper chairs were used by women from royal families as well as by members of society’s upper class. They would sit on these chairs placed in their bedrooms while domestic servants helped them put on the shoes. Now the slipper chair is a medium to large upholstered occasional chair that lacks arms and sits low to the ground. It is a very common piece of furniture to have. 1stDibs offers a collection of slipper chairs to choose from.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021
    A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    A wing chair is another name for a wingback chair, which features long armchair protrusions that were initially designed to shield the chair’s occupant from the drafts and intense heat radiating from a fireplace. It has a long backrest with sides at the top that point out like wings. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of antique and vintage wingback chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A sedan chair was used in the past for transporting a passenger through the streets of the city. It is a covered cabin that was carried on poles by two people.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A lambing chair is a refined piece of antique furniture. It is a boxy type of wood armchair that is rarely upholstered. It can be utilized as a seating arrangement in offices, homes and other types of environments should space allow for it. Its wooden box armchair-like appearance is quite eye-catching. Find a wide collection of unique lambing chairs on 1stDibs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Accent chairs are single-seat chairs that are used not only as an additional seating space, but also to add visual interest to a room. They are designed to be a focal point in a room — perhaps the color of the upholstery is offbeat or unconventional, perhaps the frame is especially ornate. These chairs are seating pieces that have a role beyond just their basic function. Find a collection of antique and vintage accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A corner chair is designed to fit into the corner of a room and be pulled out when additional seating is needed. Some corner chairs were also used at desks because they allowed more freedom of movement for the sitter. Corner chairs were also called roundabout chairs, smoking chairs, barber’s chairs, writing chairs and desk chairs. Shop a collection of corner chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The white Eames lounge chair is the currently featured chair of the hosts (sharks) on the television show Shark Tank. This iconic chair was first designed by Charles and Ray Eames for the Herman Miller furniture company and was released in 1956. Created for a high-end market, these chairs have been a part of the New York’s Museum of Modern Art and are acclaimed worldwide. Find a collection of expertly vetted Eames furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, you can indeed use Eiffel chairs outside. Its molded plastic seat and durable frame make this gorgeous chair an excellent addition for your outdoor seating needs. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eiffel chairs from some of the top sellers around the world.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    There are many kinds of furniture you can use instead of accent chairs. Depending on the style of your room, a cushioned dining chair or desk chair may work to provide extra seating. You can also introduce a second sofa or a loveseat. Large ottomans may also double as seating. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of chairs and other seating options.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, accent chairs are meant to be used. Although they enhance the appearance of a space, accent chairs can also serve as comfortable seats. In fact, many of the most iconic accent chairs like Charles and Ray Eames' Eames lounge chair and Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair were designed to both please the eye and comfortably support the contours of the human body. Explore a wide range of accent chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Panton chairs can be used outdoors. Crafted with molded plastic, the Panton chair can be stacked and can withstand the snow, rain and other weather elements. Designed by Verner Panton, this classic chair is widely loved by home decor enthusiasts and can be found through a variety of authorized retailers, including 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    You can buy used Herman Miller chairs from many sources. One option is to purchase from a local seller or from a vintage shop or auction house. Many online platforms, including 1stDibs, offer gently-used Herman Miller chairs, as well. Buying from a reputable store or platform can help to ensure that you receive an authentic chair. You'll find a collection of expertly vetted Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    Yes, you can use a lounge chair in a living room. In fact, the chairs are especially well-suited to use in living rooms. After all, the purpose of a lounge chair is to allow you to lean back and relax, and many people retire to their living rooms to unwind at the end of the day. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of antique and vintage lounge chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.