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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
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Library reading chair with carved swan head detail W1V period
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V period Mahogany & leather library reading chair
Recently covered in leather & coloured
Category
Antique 1830s William IV Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by Carol Hicks Bolton for E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Distressed Leather Wingback Library Reading Chair by CAROL HICKS BOLTON for E J VICTOR
Approximate
Category
Vintage 1980s Bohemian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Cotton
Georgian Mahogany and Green Leather Library Reading Chair
By Thomas Sheraton
Located in London, GB
A mahogany reading chair
After a design by Thomas Sheraton
Of most striking design, the
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
VERY FiNE RESTORED ANTIQUE CHESTERFIELD WILLIAM IV OAK BROWN LEATHER DESK CHAIr
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
finest desk or library reading chair you will ever see
Dimensions
Height:- 92.5cm
Width:- 75cm
Category
Antique 1830s English William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 36.42 in W 29.53 in D 25.4 in
LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library reading armchairs that
Category
20th Century English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Leather Armchair & Ottoman Wingback Library Reading by LEE INDUSTRIES
By Lee Industries
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Wingback Library Reading Armchair & Ottoman by LEE INDUSTRIES
Approximate Measurements in Inches
Chair:
41
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Burr Walnut Brown Leather Regency Metamorphic Reading Armchair to Library Steps
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
bookshelves, is close to a design for a ‘Library Chair’ published in Rudolph Ackermann’s Repository of the
Category
Antique 18th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 35.04 in W 23.63 in D 22.64 in
Stunning Show Framed Early Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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 Streit Mission Craftsman Quartersawn Oak Morris Library Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
chair, is a recliner with a slide-out footstool that is considered one of the first library / reading
Category
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
H 36.5 in W 33.5 in D 32.5 in
Fine Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 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 West Sussex, Pulborough
, 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
Stunning Redwood Sheraton Revival Chesterfield Library Armchair Part of a Suite
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
upholstery is exquisite. This is a library reading or saloon chair so low to the ground and great for
Category
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34.45 in W 21.66 in D 25.4 in
Unique Handcrafted Elmwood Gothic Revival Monastery Library Step / Reading Chair
Located in Lisse, NL
Finest quality crafted, Gothic Revival monks reading chair.
If you are looking for a stylish chair
Category
Early 20th Century European Gothic Revival Religious Items
Materials
Elm
H 36.2 in W 18.3 in D 16.7 in
Rustic Distressed Maple Cockfighting Betting or Sporting Chair Tri-Leg Base
Located in Topeka, KS
to New Beginnings!!! This chair would be so fun to have in a game room, in a library as a reading
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Rustic Chairs
Materials
Rope, Maple
H 32 in W 17 in D 21.5 in
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
leather Wingback library reading armchair by DeCoro
Beautiful chair! Very comfortable.
Approximate
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Henredon Folio 500 Mid-Century Club & Casters Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
library chairs in the reading room of their original owner. The cushions are very soft and quite
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique 1880 Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps Original Carpet Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, 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
1 of a Pair - A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
library/office reading chairs £1199 each
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
19th Century English Rosewood Library Reading Chair
Located in New York, NY
Library reading chair with carved paw feet upholstered in black linen fabric now.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Armchairs
A Very Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chair attributed to Gillows. Stamped to the seat rail "GW" possibly for George Wilson, a
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Very Fine Goncalo Alves and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
recorded as working for Gillows 1802-1804. This chair is of extraordinary quality and is thought to pre
Category
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library Reading Chair by Ethan Allen
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chippendale Wingback Red Leather Library reading chair by Ethan Allen
Approximate Measurements
Category
Vintage 1980s Chippendale Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J Victor
By E. J. Victor
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Carved Walnut French Wingback Library Reading Chair by E J VICTOR
Featuring detail carvings, a matching
Category
Vintage 1980s French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Walnut
Victorian Embroidered Carved Oak Framed Library Reading Chair Gillows Style Legs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Nice Edwardian English Club Armchair Solid Oak Frame Great Library Reading Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the lead of Howard & Son’s
The chair is a good large size, very comfortable and in good order
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 38.59 in
Regency Leather Upholstered Mahogany Reading Library Armchair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Regency period mahogany part-ebonized leather upholstered library reading chair, the U-shaped top
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Georgian Mahogany Red Leather Library Reading Cockfighting Chair, 1800
Located in Portland, OR
A good antique Georgian mahogany & red leather library/cockfighting or gambler's chair, circa 1800
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 31 in W 18 in L 31 in
New Aged Vintage Leather Jameson Seating Henley Wingback Queen Anne Armchair
By Jameson Seating
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
old Victorian library reading chairs
The leather is naturally designed to be imperfect in finish
Category
20th Century British Victorian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 44.89 in W 29.14 in D 33.08 in
Antique Jacobean Oak Carved Slat Back Arm Chair Library Reading Accent
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Jacobean arm chair. Features a scrolled serpentine rail over slat back. Features square
Category
Antique 19th Century Jacobean Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
has a lovely patina, the general look and feel of the chair is very charismatic, the frame has wear
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
H 37.41 in W 26.97 in D 40.16 in
Vintage Brown Oak Framed Tub Club Library Reading Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown tub armchair with oak frame designed as a library reading armchair
A very good looking
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
George III Chippendale Style Library Armchair Claw & Ball Legs Hawk Carved Arms
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning George III Chippendale style Library reading chair
Category
Mid-20th Century British Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 40.16 in W 26.78 in D 27.56 in
Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
George IV Library Chair with Reading Arm
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine late Georgian mahogany library bergere with adjustable reading arm, the ribbed back, seat and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English George IV Armchairs
Materials
Brass
2 Mid Century Pink Chairs & Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional pair of pink upholstered chairs and ottoman. Circa 1970s. Square form with lounging
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2 Mid Century Pink Chairs & Ottoman Walnut Library Reading Lounge Set Chic
Located in Dayton, OH
Traditional pair of pink upholstered chairs and ottoman. Circa 1970s. Square form with lounging
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Original Red Wood Framed William IV Library Reading Slipper Armchair, circa 1830
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
reading armchair
This chair is a very good look and sculptural piece of art furniture, the frame flows
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 37.6 in W 20.67 in D 29.73 in
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Atlanta, GA
, library chair, reading nook chair, sitting room chair
Category
Early 20th Century French Wingback Chairs
Materials
Walnut
19th Century Napoleon III Mechanical Reading Chair Deconstructed
Located in Charlottesville, VA
19th Century Napoleon III mechanical reading or library chair, having a footstool, the seat can be
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Victorian Horseshoe Back Chesterfield Green Leather Captains Reading Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Victorian Mahogany Library Chair Part of Suite Satin Floral and Birds Upholstery
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Victorian library, reading or nursing chair with a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 35.24 in W 23.04 in D 28.94 in
Antique Victorian Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chair in oak
A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and
Category
Antique 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Ladders
Materials
Oak
H 35.44 in W 17.52 in D 16.34 in
Four Victorian Libertys London Oak with Hera Upholstery Dining Chairs Carved
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
English oak Library reading armchairs
A nice traditional pair of English Library reading chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 42.92 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
19th Century American Mahogany Reading / Library Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
This Regal Mahogany leather reading / library arm chair can be used with or without the reading
Category
Antique 19th Century American American Classical Office Chairs and Desk ...
Materials
Brass
Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s
By King & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
William 1V Period Mahogany & Leather Wing Library chair with Reading Lectern circa 1830s
Recently
Category
Antique 1830s British William IV Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 44.69 in W 29.53 in D 32.68 in
Ralph Lauren Plaid English Library Reading Lounge Chair w Arm Covers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
library reading armchair with arm covers
Approximate measurements in inches
38" high at back
41" wide
Category
Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Harrods London Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Office Reading Chair
By Harrods, Art Forma
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather oversized wingback library reading lounge chair
A very good looking well made and comfortable
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.8 in W 36.23 in D 38.19 in
Stunning Antique Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
A very charming and highly collectable piece, designed as an at home library steps and reading chair
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 36.03 in W 18.12 in D 24.02 in
Period Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Bookcase Steps into Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 33.86 in W 15.95 in D 18.9 in
Arthur Brett English Georgian Style Mahogany Green Leather Gooseneck Armchair
By Arthur Brett
Located in Dayton, OH
cabriole legs, carved at the knee with pad feet. Perfect for use as a library reading chair, desk chair, or
Category
Late 20th Century Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 38 in W 28 in D 27 in
Fine Antique Mid Victorian circa 1850 Metamorphic Library Steps Original
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
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
Pair of Gentleman's High Back Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of Gentleman's High Back Reading or Library Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Stunning Original Antique Victorian 1860 Kilim Upholstered Side Occasional Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
reading or nursing side chair
A good looking and well made piece, Victorian Kilim seating is some of
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 22.05 in
Ornately Carved Victorian 1880 English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this lovely antique Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in hand
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Bookcases
Materials
Oak
H 37.8 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Harrods Oversized Oxblood Leather Wingback Library Lounge Armchair & Ottoman
By Art Forma, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
oversized wingback library reading lounge chair with matching ottoman
I have another one of these
Category
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 36.03 in D 38.59 in
A Very Smart Mid-Late 20thC Leather Chesterfield Sofa
Located in London, GB
library/office reading chairs £1199 each
Category
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Sublime Victorian 1860 Antique Restored Bordeaux Leather Chesterfield Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
library reading or take a NAP chair. Chesterfield tufted the back and arms with Thomas Chippendale
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.62 in W 32.49 in D 38.98 in
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Library Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the library reading chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, every library reading chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect library reading chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each library reading chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made library reading chair over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Harrods and Ralph Lauren are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Library Reading Chair?
Prices for a library reading chair start at $695 and top out at $38,111 with the average selling for $2,398.
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 Library Reading Chair
- 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.
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