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French Louis XIV Style 19th Century Reclining Armchair with Turned Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Louis XIV style walnut reclining armchair from the 19th century, with large scrolling arms
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

19th Century Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
19th century wing armchair, the shaped reclining back above large movable arm rests, leading down
Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Iron Reclining Armchair
Located in Vosselaar, BE
This reclining armchair presumably was initialy designed for the Italian military, perhaps the navy
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Late 19th Century Iron Reclining Armchair
Late 19th Century Iron Reclining Armchair
H 40.16 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 19th century French Napoleon III period leather reclining armchair or lounge chair
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Metal

19th Century French Reclining Leather Armchair
Located in Southampton, GB
Beautiful, wide scale French 19th century reclining chair. Upholstered traditionally in Italian
Category

Antique 1880s French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century Biedermeier Reclining Cane Chair
Located in Lucenec, SK
Large Biedermeier reclining chair, late 19th century. Fully restored.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century German Biedermeier Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

19th Century Biedermeier Reclining Cane Chair
19th Century Biedermeier Reclining Cane Chair
H 51.58 in W 22.84 in D 33.86 in
Mid 19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Pair of Antique Reclining Armchairs
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
We present this splendid pair of antique Italian upholstered armchairs, made in the mid-19th
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

English 19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Recliner
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare 19th century English mahogany reclining high back arm chair with floral upholstery and under
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th Century Wylie & Lochhead Reclining Oak Chairs
By Wylie & Lochhead
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine pair of 19th Century Wylie & Lochhead oak reclining chairs. With loose calico seat and back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Calico, Oak

French Empire Mahogany Reclining Wing Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
An unusual French Empire mahogany reclining wing back armchair of high proportions. French
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid 19th century French empire mahogany and leather reclining chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality mid 19th century French mahogany and leather reclining chair circa 1860. We are
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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. Having a reclining back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair with Cast Iron Hardware. Item features a
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Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Empire Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
This beautiful reclining chair was made by Robert Daws, an English fine furniture maker who worked
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
This beautiful reclining chair was made by Robert Daws, an English fine furniture maker who worked
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique French Reclining Armchair With Iron Adjusting Hardware
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Antique French reclining armchair pair upholstered in thick heavy woven linen-like fabric in taupe
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival English Walnut Reclining Arm Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
, this mid-19th-century English reclinable armchair is an exemplary piece for the discerning collector of
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Gothic Revival Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Antique Padauk & Mother of Pearl Reclined Plantation Armchairs & Table
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Mother of Pearl inlay reclined plantation style armchairs with matching side table A very good looking
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Furniture

Materials

Padouk

British Victorian Bamboo & Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair With Footrest
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A British Colonial Formed Bamboo & Cane Reclining Steamer armchair with Pull Out Footrest 1900's
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Antique 19th Century British Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reclining Armchair, circa 1830
Located in Kinderhook, NY
reclining armchair of large scale having leather upholstered carved mahogany frame, the reclining tufted
Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Early Victorian Carved Mahogany Reclining Wing Armchair
Located in Huntington, NY
With dyed leather seat.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Early Victorian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Victorian Cane & Bobbin Arts And Crafts Reclining Steamer Armchair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A Victorian British Arts & Crafts Bobbin & Cane Reclining Steamer Armchair. Exquisite indoor or
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Antique 19th Century British Arts and Crafts Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Cane

19th Century French Louis XVI Ratchet Reclinable Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century, French Louis XVI reclining armchair with adjustable brass ratchet supports on carved
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wool

Pair of French 19th century walnut Louis XIV reclining armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French 19th century walnut Louis XIV style upholstered reclining armchairs. FOR
Category

20th Century French Armchairs

19th Century English George IV Reclining Armchair with Provenance
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A fine quality 19th century English, George IV easy reclining library armchair. The shaped back
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Italian Reclining Wooden Armchair with Original Upholstery. 1890s
Located in Florence, IT
19th century Italian reclining wooden armchair with original upholstery, 1890s
Category

Antique 1890s Italian Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Art Nouveau Patinated Solid Oakwood Lounge Reclining Chair
Located in Osnabrück, DE
This very rare Art Nouveau lounge or reclining armchair in patinated and hand-polished, solid
Category

Antique 1890s Austrian Art Nouveau Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Antique William IV Mahogany Reclining Library Armchair Circa 1835
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Reclining Mahogany & Leather Library Armchair early 19th century England circa 1835, the chair with its
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chinese Reclining Armchair
Located in Wilton, CT
Reclining, pullout leg rest armchair, with rotating headrest, with lower arms possibly intended for
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Furniture

Chinese Reclining Armchair
Chinese Reclining Armchair
H 34 in W 41 in D 28 in
19th Century, Unusual Austrian Biedermeier Metamorphic Reclining Armchair
Located in Wels, AT
Rare Austrian Biedermeier high back wing chair, metamorphic Reclining Armchair. The foot Extension
Category

Antique 1820s Austrian Biedermeier Wingback Chairs

Folding Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Late 19th century Qing dynasty folding reclining armchair.
Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Lounge Chairs

Folding Chair
Folding Chair
H 16 in W 22.5 in D 36 in
Early 19th Century Empire Mahogany Reclining Wing Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
individual brass nailed finish. Fine quality and rare early 19th Century reclining armchair. Dimensions
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Early 19th Century French Ebonized Reclining Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Early 19th century French ebonized reclining armchair, with its original reclining metal ratchet
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Italian 19th Century Reclining Wood and Upholstered Armchair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian reclining wood and upholstered chair from the early 19th century. This antique chair
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

19th Century Carved Walnut Reclining Metamorphic Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here we have a superb English carved walnut reclining chair, circa 1880. Beautifully carved wing
Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century French Louis XIV Walnut and Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Burton, TX
Found in the South of France, this 19th Century French Louis XIV Reclining Armchair was handcrafted
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Reclining Armchair
Located in New York, NY
UK circa 1890 Arm chair which opens to recline!
Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

English Reclining Armchair
English Reclining Armchair
H 45.75 in W 27 in D 32 in
Unusual 19th Century William IV Mahogany Reclining Lounge Armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Rare reclining carved mahogany armchair circa 1830. Stunning shape and very comfortable with
Category

Antique 1830s British Armchairs

French 19thc. Reclining Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Comfortable lounging chair...
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

French 19thc. Reclining Armchair
French 19thc. Reclining Armchair
H 36 in W 32 in D 46 in
Louis XIV Walnut Reclining Armchair
Located in Hixson, TN
A Very nice quality Louis XIV reclining walnut Armchair. Barley turned legs, stretcher, and arm
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Louis XIV Walnut Reclining Armchair
Louis XIV Walnut Reclining Armchair
H 48 in W 29 in D 25.5 in
Antique Italian Reclining Armchair
Located in London, GB
A fine Italian antiques solid walnut reclining campaign armchair. The back seat is supported by an
Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Italian Reclining Armchair
Antique Italian Reclining Armchair
H 43.31 in W 29.93 in D 37.8 in
19th Century Napoleon III Reclining Chair
Located in Troy, MI
Large wood frame chair with reclining feature. Stripped upholstery is ready for the fabric of your
Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Armchairs

Materials

Metal

A Victorian Iron and Chainmail Reclining Armchair
Located in Palm Desert, CA
An amazing Mid-Victorian iron and chainmail reclining armchair. When reclined chair measures 56
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Victorian Gentlemen’s Reclining Leather Armchair
Located in London, GB
This extremely good looking and comfortable Victorian gentlemen’s leather armchair features an
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

English Mahogany and Leather Reclining Metamorphic Campaign Chair, 19th Century
Located in Shippensburg, PA
. Provenance: Acquired from Gary Young 18th and 19th century antiques, Centreville, MD in 2009 for a private
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Brass

William IV Rosewood Reclining Leather Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
An unusual English William IV period rosewood reclining open armchair with tufted leather
Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century English Beech Armchairs
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A marvellous matched pair of 19th Century English beech armchairs with reclining backs. Having
Category

Antique 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of 19th Century English Beech Armchairs
Pair of 19th Century English Beech Armchairs
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 38.19 in
Pair of Irish Iron Reclining Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
With the date stamped in iron, it's hard not to like these handsome tufted armchairs
Category

Antique 19th Century Irish Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Antique Reclining Patinated Leather Fauteuil Malade Armchair with Three Settings
Located in New York City, NY
The design of the Fauteuil-style chair originated in France during the early 17th century. This
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Regency English William IV Rosewood Reclining Armchair
Located in Batley, GB
An exquisite William IV reclining rosewood library Armchair in the manner of R. Dawes. Sitting on
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Reclining Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Regency quality rosewood reclining armchair having fabulous carving and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Other

Outstanding Quality Antique Regency Quality Rosewood Reclining Armchair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Outstanding quality antique Regency quality rosewood reclining armchair having fabulous carving and
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Armchairs

Materials

Other

A Napoleon III Walnut Wing Armchair with Reclining Mechanisms
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A Napoleon III Walnut Wing Armchair with Original Reclining Mechanisms and Upholstered in Off White
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Restored J Foot & Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By Chesterfield, J Foot & Son
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Victorian J Foot & Son easy armchair in fully restored condition with hand dyed brown leather Please note
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather

19th Century S.A.Cook Reclining Morris Chair with Griffins
Located in Hopewell, NJ
An authentic S.A.Cook carved oak reclining Morris chair having fantastic growling carved griffin
Category

Antique 1860s American Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Pair of 19th C. William IV Style Upholstered Reclining chairs
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A pair of very interesting reclining arm chairs in new upholstery with nail head trimming, with
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Primitive Leather Recliner
Located in Culver City, CA
with original iron side supports for reclining
Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Primitive Leather Recliner
Primitive Leather Recliner
H 51 in W 26 in D 37 in
English Reclining Chair
Located in New York, NY
UK circa 1890 Handpicked by buyers at Ann-Morris, Inc.
Category

Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

English Reclining Chair
English Reclining Chair
H 45.75 in W 27 in D 32 in
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19th Century Reclining Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic 19th century reclining armchair available at 1stDibs. Each 19th century reclining armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Each 19th century reclining armchair bearing Victorian, Arts and Crafts or Regency hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one 19th century reclining armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but J Foot & Son and Robert Daws produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 19th Century Reclining Armchair?

A 19th century reclining armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,200, while the lowest priced sells for $843 and the highest can go for as much as $18,900.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

Questions About 19th Century Reclining Armchair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.