Victorian Tufted Leather Reclining Easy Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian tufted black leather adjustable reclining easy chair with footrest
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs
Leather
Victorian Tufted Leather Reclining Easy Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian tufted black leather adjustable reclining easy chair with footrest
Leather
$1,645Sale Price|30% Off
Antique 19th C Victorian Walnut Mechanical Reclining Library Chair Chaise Lounge
Located in Dayton, OH
This exceptional late 19th-century Victorian mechanical reclining library chair stands as a magnificent example of high-end, pre-modern ergonomics and American furniture engineering.
Metal
Victorian Ebonized Reclining Parlor Chairs, Spring-Back Pair, Pierre Frey
Located in Rolling Hills Estates, CA
A matched pair of antique Victorian reclining parlor chairs, armless and upright, built around a concealed spring that allows a slight recline when the sitter leans back.
Wood
English Reclining Library Chair (circa 1860)
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
A fine Victorian reclining library chair, dating from around 1860.
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
$3,520Sale Price|20% Off
Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
With dyed leather seat.
Leather, Mahogany
$2,275Sale Price / set|30% Off
Restored Aesthetic Movement Tiger Bamboo Garden/Patio Fold Lounge Recliner, Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of two restored late Victorian folding Tiger Bamboo Garden/Patio Lounge Recliners.
Bamboo, Wicker
19th Century English Oak and Leather Reclining Back Chair
Located in Miami, FL
English oak and black leather reclining back chair, peg construction throughout.
Leather, Oak
Campaign Chair Alderman Mahogany - circa 1850
Located in Stratford upon Avon, GB
Reclining Victorian campaign chair, circa 1850 with winding mechanism and extending foot rest.
Wood
Victorian Eastlake Reclining Chair, Carved Wood & Upholstered
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th Century Victorian Eastlake Reclining chair carved wood & upholstered.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 43 in W 25 in D 26 in
French Victorian Period Fruitwood Faux Bamboo Reclining Armchair, circa 1875
Located in Atlanta, GA
This metamorphic chair is operated by a brass lever at its side and converts from an upright seated position to a full reclined position with the front section following upward, cons...
Cherry
Sold
H 40.5 in W 30 in D 25 in
Antique 1883 DB Hartley American Walnut Carved Reclining Victorian Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
An American late 19th century walnut reclining armchair by the Hartley Reclining Chair Company of Chicago. Features carved and incised floral decorated frame with adjustable reclinin...
Upholstery, Walnut
Reclining Library Armchair
Located in Culver City, CA
England circa 1830 Antique frame, reupholstered in de Le Cuona wool / linen blend. 27"w x 30.5”d x 41”h x 16”seat Ref. CHAIR1221
Wool, Linen
Mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century french mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are pleased to be able to offer this stunning french flame mahogany reclining chair for sale...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 52 in W 28.5 in D 38.5 in
Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid-19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are pleased to be able to offer this stunning french flame mahogany reclining chair for sa...
Mahogany
Sold
H 52 in W 28.5 in D 38.5 in
Fine Quality Mid-19th Century French Mahogany and Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid-19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair, circa 1860. We are pleased to be able to offer this stunning French flame mahogany reclining chair for s...
Mahogany
20th Century English Victorian Reclining Leather Chair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality antique leather reclining chair by J Foot & Sons Ltd. The chair remains in very good condition and is fully operational, showing signs of historic woodworm...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 46.07 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
19th Century Victorian Hand Dyed Leather Reclining Chair by Foota Patent Chairs
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
A good quality Victorian leather reclining armchair by Foots Patent Chairs.
Leather
Sold
H 39 in W 29 in D 35 in
Antique Victorian Quartersawn Oak Vinyl Reclining Morris Arm Chair Lion Paw Feet
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Victorian reclining morris parlor lounge arm chair.
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 37 in W 26 in D 40 in
English Mahogany and Leather Reclining Metamorphic Campaign Chair, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
A rare and exceptional selection of British Campaign seating furniture, this gorgeous reclining chair entirely disassembles for safe and convenient transport and storage. It has been...
Brass
Sold
H 37.8 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Rare circa 1850 Solid English Oak Leather Adjustable Barbers Chair Reclining
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare circa 850 English oak barbers chair with oxblood leather upholstery A good looking and rare find, the back reclines using the original...
Leather, Oak
Victorian Reclining Folding Carpet Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
Unique Oriental carpet adjustable recliner with original hardware and footrest.
Folds easily for storage
Wood
19th Century Victorian Reading/Reclining Chair
By J Foot & Son
Located in Antwerp, BE
Fantastic reading/reclining winged armchair by Foot's of Londen. Very good quality with brass fittings and as can be seen in the photos it can be arranged many different ways. It ha...
Fabric, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.56 in W 24.81 in D 33.47 in
Victorian Morris & Co. Style Reclining Chair attributed to James Schoolbred & Co
Located in Salisbury, GB
A Late Victorian Morris & Co. style reclining chair attributed to James Schoolbred & Co. c1890
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 40.5 in W 24.25 in D 34.5 in
Rare English Victorian Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, circa 1840
Located in Salisbury, GB
This rare Victorian mahogany reclining library chair was made circa 1840.
Leather, Mahogany
Oak Reclining Chair
Located in Llandudno, Conwy
A oak reclining armchair. The frame has an upholstered arm, seat, backrest and leg support. The X-frame base raised on brass caster, French, circa 1890. Fully reclined D...
Oak
William IV/Early Victorian Reclining Upholstered Arm Chair
Located in Great Barrington, MA
A great chair to take a snooze in. The back and tuck-a-way foot
stool are both adjustable in several positions.
Mahogany
Mahogany And Leather Reclining Chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19th Century Mahogany and Leather reclining chair
Sold
H 45 in W 29 in D 36 in
Original Antique Morris Reclining Chair with Reversible Leather and Velvet Seat
By William Morris American
Located in Alhambra, CA
Original Morris reclining armchair, circa 1910s. This chair is a beautiful example of Victorian craftsman styling with many carved spindles, brass hardware and claw feet.
Leather, Velvet, Oak
Victorian Low Back Reclining Chair
Located in New York, NY
A small Victorian low back reclining chair. Upholstered in original velvet with a needle point accent in the middle.
Velvet
Antique Oak Morris Reclining Chair, Quarter Sawn Oak
Located in Crockett, CA
Nice antique quarter-sawn oak Morris chair with press carved front frame and turned spindles. The newly upholstered 4" cushions are a little firmer on the seat and a little softer on...
High Back Antique Oak Morris Reclining Chair, Claw Feet
Located in Crockett, CA
Antique turn of the century solid oak high back Morris chair with four adjustable positions. This chair features carved claw feet, wide shapely arms, and pressed carvings on the fron...
Oak
Leather Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A quality leather upholstered buttoned back armchair. This well-proportioned armchair has been upholstered in a hand-dyed leather Hyde. The unique design is a one-off and very comfo...
Leather
19th Century English Armchair
Located in Brecht, BE
Brown furniture at its best, in very good condition and the best patina ever for this English beauty, sturdy, comfortable, great lines.
Walnut
$2,495
H 37 in W 25 in D 27 in
1950s Louis XV Style Ebonized and Carved Fruitwood Arm Chairs W/ Down Cushion, 2
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a pair of mid-century Louis XV carved and ebonized bergere chairs. The vintage upholstery is in decent condition and is almost chartreuse in color. The cushion is down. They ...
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Down
Ralph Lauren Style Leather Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful pair of Ralph Lauren style lounge chairs in tufted brown leather. Ottoman is included. These are extremely comfortable and handsome chairs. Perfect for a living room, off...
Leather
$2,644Sale Price|30% Off
H 38.98 in W 70.08 in D 31.5 in
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – 19th Century
Located in Wisbech, England
Antique Victorian c.1860 Walnut Chaise Longue / Conversation Sofa – Elegant 19th Century Seating An elegant Victorian walnut chaise longue, circa 1860, which showcases excellent cra...
Walnut
19th century Scottish Country house open armchair
Located in Malton, GB
This is a very high quality Scottish country house open armchair. Beautifully designed with shapely arms and side rails. The chair, unusually has Ash arms and legs which offers a lig...
Ash
Vintage Tufted Leather Reclining Chaise Lounge
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Handsome British Colonial style chaise lounge with tufted leather upholstery featuring an adjustable reclining back, brass tacks and turned legs with brass casters. H: 35 W: 70 D: 2...
Brass
$3,996Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.13 in W 22.45 in D 34.26 in
19th Century English Iron Rocking Chair Leather Seat John Porter London
Located in Epfach, DE
An English iron rocking chair, 19th century, its sinuous, continuously bent tubular frame ranking among the most inventive seating forms to emerge from the Victorian iron trade. The ...
Iron
Victorian Mahogany Leather Armchair
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
For sale is a good quality continental carved walnut armchair, remaining in very good condition. Width: 73cm Depth: 102cm Height: 100cm.
Leather
$3,450 / set
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.25 in
20th c Pair French Directoire Style Ebonized and Gilt Ramshead Club Chairs
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This striking pair of French Directoire or Regency-style armchairs combines a dramatic ebonized finish with classical gilt ornament and sleek black upholstery, creating an unusually ...
Wood
English armchair attributed to J.S. Henry, late 19th century
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This tall mahogany armchair, an English piece from the late 19th century, is associated with the Arts and Crafts movement. It is attributed to J.S. Henry. The upper part of the backr...
Wood
Early 20th Century Leather Club Chair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
A great leather clubchair. We preserved the beautiful patina of this chair while restoring the springs and bands to ensure comfort. The burgundy red leather was waxed.
Leather
$702Sale Price / set|76% Off
H 38.98 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of 19th Century French Ebonized Side Chairs
Located in Sherborne, GB
A pair of 19th century French ebonized side chairs upholstered in eye catching monochromatic linen with amazing engraving details. Perfect for occasional use. These chairs have love...
Walnut
Armchair English Leather from, 19th Century Mahogany
Located in Berlin, DE
English club armchair, leather first half of the 20th century. Vintage. Solid mahogany club chair, English. Classic upholstery which was upholstered with leather. Armrest partly a...
Mahogany
$4,200 / set
H 34 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Ebonized Open Armchairs French Directoire in the Manner of Andre Arbus
By André Arbus
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of ebonized open armchairs French Directoire style in the manner of Andre Arbus. Upholstered back and seat cushion. Measure: Seat height 17.5".
Wood
Antique English Carter’s Library Chair on Castors
Located in Apeldoorn, NL
A rare English reclining library chair by Carter’s of London, dating from the late Victorian to early Edwardian period. This unusual country house armchair retains its original flora...
Fabric, Wood
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...
Wood
19th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century wing armchair, the shaped reclining back above large movable arm rests, leading down to fully adjustable stool, Upholstered in tartan fabric. Raised on four tuned legs t...
Wood
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.
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