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Antique Ebonized Reading Chair on Castors, Late 19th Century
Located in Uppsala, SE
Diminutive antique reading chair with ebonized legs on castors, late 19th century. Either you sit
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair
Category
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 34.65 in W 21.46 in D 22.25 in
19th Century Victorian Chesterfield His and Hers Chairs
Located in Winter Park, FL
A pair of 19th century English Victorian Chesterfield style tufted library reading "his and hers
Category
Antique 19th Century English Chesterfield Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Victorian Mahogany Carters adjustable Reading table
By John Carter
Located in Dereham, GB
Victorian Mahogany CARTERS adjustable bed Reading Table.
Mahogany top with two hinged book rests
Category
Antique 19th Century British Late Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in GB
as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a
Category
Antique 1850s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32.49 in W 16.15 in D 18.31 in
Ltd Edition Stewart Linford William Shakespeare Metamorphic Library Steps Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Georgian bookcases you have a reading chair next to the bookcase and when you need to get a book down from
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 38.82 in W 24.22 in D 23.04 in
Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in GB
collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of
Category
Antique 1850s English Early Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
Very Rare & Super Decorative Antique-Like Hand Woven Rattan Beach Chair for Kids
Located in Lisse, NL
Organically beautiful and durable beach chair for children, circa 1965.
This rare and all
Category
Mid-20th Century European Victorian Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Free Shipping
H 37 in W 17.7 in D 18.9 in
French Walnut Framed Velvet Tub Chair With Studded Borders on Tapered Supports
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Classic tub chair well suited to a reading room, or hallway.
Height to arms 70cm
Width of seat 49cm
Depth
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Bergere Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Studio-Made Captain’s Chairs in American Black Walnut, Winged Foot-2020
By Justinian Montaperto, Montaperto Studios, Angelo Montaperto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four remaining examples of a set of 90 handmade solid walnut Windsor captain’s chairs executed for
Category
2010s American Victorian Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 29.25 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.98 in W 27.56 in D 37.01 in
Victorian Mahogany, Over Bed Reading Stand Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Victorian mahogany, over bed reading stand table,
This is a very beautiful and versatile piece
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
FOR RESTORATION REUPHOLSTERY ANTiQUE VICTORIAN 1870 LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIR
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this original Victorian
Category
Antique 1870s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 33.47 in W 27.56 in D 36.23 in
FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
rare, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement dining chairs with a
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 34.65 in W 18.51 in D 20.28 in
Original Victorian English Oak Hand Dyed Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely original early Victorian oak carved library reading
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 37.21 in W 25.2 in D 27.96 in
Lovely Early Victorian Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany carved library reading
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Early Victorian Carved Hardwood Library Reading Armchair Regency Blue Upholstery
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely early Victorian mahogany hand carved library reading
Category
Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.78 in W 27.96 in D 34.65 in
Restored Victorian Hardwood Hand Dyed Brown Leather Library Reading Armchair
Located in GB
restored early Victorian mahogany carved library reading armchair with hand dyed brown leather upholstery
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 40.16 in W 27.37 in D 37.01 in
Museum Quality Antique William Birch Adolf Loos Knieschwimmer Lounge Armchair
By William Birch
Located in GB
leg is stamped WB for William Birch, he was the original designer in the Victorian era, the chair also
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 35.04 in W 30.32 in D 43.9 in
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 34.45 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 34.26 in W 16.93 in D 17.13 in
British Campaign Mahogany “Knock-Down" Antique Armchair Johnstone & Jeanes
By Johnstone, Jeanes & Co.
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A RARE VICTORIAN CAMPAIGN MAHOGANY AND LEATHER METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
England, circa 1840-60; seat
Category
Antique 19th Century English Campaign Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 38.63 in W 22.5 in D 19.63 in
Antique 1830 William IV Flamed Hardwood Metamorphic Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great variety of travelling beds that could
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 36.23 in W 21.46 in D 23.63 in
Rare Victorian Wood & Brass Adjustable Reading Day Bed by John Carter Of London
Located in High Wycombe, GB
, London from the 1880's.
Carter produced all manner of reading tables, chairs, couches, beds and bath
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chaise Longues
Materials
Brass
H 63 in W 63 in D 23.63 in
Antique Satin Birch Wood Swedish Biedermeier Library Reading Armchair Ebonished
By Biedermeier
Located in GB
We are delighted to this lovely hand made Swedish Biedermeier library reading armchair
A very
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
H 37.41 in W 24.22 in D 36.62 in
Very Rare Eton College Victorian Walnut Captains Chairs Carved EC to the Back
Located in GB
this chair for sale before, perfect as an office desk or occasional reading chair. In terms of the
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
PAIR OF ANTIQUE SHOW FRAMED VICTORIAN CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
restored circa 1860-1880 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading armchairs
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 41.34 in W 28.35 in D 31.11 in
Antique Armchair Victorian Empire Needlepoint
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Victorian Empire Style with Detailed Carvings and Needlepoint Fabric
Very beautiful, solid, and heavy chair
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair
This chair is really quite exquisite, its what’s
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 38.19 in W 27.37 in D 32.09 in
Antique Pair of Restored Victorian Cigar Brown Leather Armchairs Carved Legs
Located in GB
are a very good looking and well-made pair of chairs. They were designed as reading library armchairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 33.86 in
Antique circa 1860 Victorian Burr Walnut Armchair Royal Coat of Arms Armorial
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this truly sublime, high Victorian Burr Walnut occasional chair
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
H 36.82 in W 20.28 in D 17.33 in
Circa 19th Century English Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair in French Linen
Located in London, GB
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Great as a fireside, bedroom or reading chair, it would be a Classic addition to the home.
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
Circa 19th Century English Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair in French Linen
Located in London, GB
.
Great as a fireside, bedroom or reading chair, it would be a Classic addition to the home.
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ceramic, Linen, Wood
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
Antique Carved Oak 1890 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Library Armchair Table
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
.
Gillow's were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces
Category
Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 28.35 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in
Lovely Antique Ornately Hand Carved Lion's Hairy Paw Leg Club Library Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Antique Victorian hand carved Library reading
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 38.59 in W 32.29 in D 30.12 in
PAIR OF BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT LIBRARY ARMCHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in GB
, highly collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement armchairs with a inset Grand
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Armchairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 39.77 in W 26.38 in D 34.65 in
Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm Black/Bronze
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
sofa or lounge chair. It sits at the right height to simply exist on its own. Not many floor lights
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Circus Floor Lamp Designed by Corinna Warm for Warm White/Bronze
By WARM, Corinna Warm
Located in Santa Monica, CA
sofa or lounge chair. It sits at the right height to simply exist on its own. Not many floor lights
Category
2010s American Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Aluminum
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in GB
, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to
Category
Antique 1880s English Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Oak
H 34.45 in W 16.54 in D 16.74 in
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in GB
collectable Burr Walnut & Ebony framed Victorian Aesthetic Movement Salon sofa with a inset Grand Tour plaque
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
H 36.82 in W 73.63 in D 32.29 in
Antique 1810 Attributed to Gillows Metamorphic Leather Library Armchair Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with writing surfaces attached and a great
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 36.03 in W 24.22 in D 25.79 in
Restored Metamorphic Antique Regency Armchair to Library Steps Gillows Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
Catherine Street, Strand.
They were well known for their ingenious furniture, including reading chairs with
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
H 35.83 in W 24.22 in D 24.61 in
Pair of Libertys London Style Art Nouveau Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchairs
By Liberty & Co., Archibald Knox, Liberty of London
Located in GB
sterling silver that he made for Liberty’s towards the end of the Victorian era and these chairs just
Category
Antique 19th Century English Art Nouveau Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 46.86 in W 28.75 in D 29.53 in
RARE ORIGINAL REGENCY X FRAMED RECLINING BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD ARMCHAiR
Located in GB
Reclining brown leather Chesterfield tufted armchair that has been fully restored
What a chair! I have
Category
Antique 1810s British Regency Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood, Leather
H 49.02 in W 22.84 in D 37.6 in
Antique Two-Tier Cane and Scorched Bamboo Tiger Wood Side Table with Storage Top
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Antique Victorian Aesthetic movement two-tier scorched bamboo and cane tigerwood side table or
Category
Antique 19th Century American British Colonial End Tables
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Victorian Bentwood and Cane Rocking Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Heathfield, East Sussex
A bentwood and cane rocking chair by Thonet. Having the Thonet trademark beautiful flowing organic
Category
Antique 1890s Austrian Late Victorian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Victorian Embroidered Carved Oak Framed Library Reading Chair Gillows Style Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
reading chair with Embroidered tapestry upholstery and Gillows style reeded legs
A really very good
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
H 42.92 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Early Victorian Library Reading Chair in Floral Chenille
Located in Tarleton, GB
Original Victorian Library Chair
Elegant antique chair with lovely proportions.
This is a
Category
Antique 1840s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Ceramic, Yew, Chenille
Victorian Oak Throne Chair with Reading Stand
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very unusual Victorian oak throne chair with a J.Carter patent mahogany and brass reading
Category
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Materials
Oak
Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair
Located in GB
Chesterfield buttoning and aged green leather upholstery Horseshoe library reading captain’s chair
A very
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.44 in W 29.93 in D 27.17 in
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Nice reading table which is fully adjustable. The table can be adjusted in height, 2 adjustable
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Nice reading table which is fully adjustable. The table can be adjusted in height, 2 adjustable
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
19th Century Victorian Mahogany Reading Table
Located in Eindhoven, NL
Nice reading table which is fully adjustable. The table can be adjusted in height, 2 adjustable
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Tray Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Slipper Chair with Claw Feet from Antique Persian Khorassan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
small corner with a tiny side table-- or even used for reading, this slipper chair is well-suited for a
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Persian Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Slipper Library Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
tufted library slipper chair
A very rare find, I never come across original slipper armchairs any more
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in
Chesterfield Chair by Jack Cartwright
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great Modernist interpretation of this classic Victorian upholstered chair in self leveling brushed
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Victorian Bow Back Armchair, English Walnut Reading Chair, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a comfortable early Victorian bow back armchair, an English walnut reading chair dating to
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Early Victorian Antique Mahogany Framed Armchair
Located in Malton, GB
is early Victorian in age so has elements of Georgian styling. The overall chair is great quality
Category
Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Gentleman's Reading Table, English, Adjustable, Writing Desk, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique gentleman's reading table. An English, mahogany adjustable cantilever writing
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Wood
H 27.76 in W 37.41 in D 20.48 in
Stunning Large Victorian Library Reading Armchair Aged Brown Leather Mahogany
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely restored Victorian library reading armchair in
Category
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 35.24 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in
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Victorian Reading Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of victorian reading chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and mahogany, all victorian reading chairs available were constructed with great care. Victorian reading chairs bearing Victorian hallmark is very popular at 1stDibs. Many victorian reading chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but J Foot & Son produced popular victorian reading chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Victorian Reading Chairs?
Prices for victorian reading chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, victorian reading chairs begin at $930 and can go as high as $7,390, while the average can fetch as much as $1,592.
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 Victorian Reading Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
- What makes a good reading chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A 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, 2022A Victorian slipper chair is a chair that was made to be shorter than the average chair. The height of its seat was 15 inches from the floor, compared to the standard 17 to 18 inches. Shop a collection of Victorian slipper chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertDecember 12, 2023What a Victorian lounge chair is called depends on its style. A piece that is long and narrow and has a raised headrest on one end and a lower backrest on the other is a fainting couch. Upholstered chairs that have long, extended seats meant for reclining are chaise longues. Find a collection of lounge chairs on 1stDibs.
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