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George III Walnut and Sycamore Comb-Back Windsor Chair
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
sycamore, terminating on pad feet. Further reading: There is a similar chair in the Victoria & Albert
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1760s English Antique Reading Chair

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Walnut

19th Century French Gothic Painted and Gilt Wrought Iron Floor Lamp
Located in Dallas, TX
Add extra light next to your favorite reading chair in the living room or study with this elegant
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Reading Chair

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Wrought Iron

Amsterdam School Low Ebonized Armchair
Located in Cambridge, US
refurbished with an appealing lived-in look. Great as an accent chair or a reading chair in a small den
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1910s Dutch Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Chair

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Cotton, Upholstery, Oak

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
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Late 19th Century Persian Victorian Antique Reading Chair

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Wood, Wool

French Louis XVI Style Winged-Back Bergère Chair with It s Original Paint
Located in Atlanta, GA
stylish and comfortable reading or accent chair, perhaps for your bedroom or living area.         
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

Pair of 19th Century French Provincial Louis XVI Style Back Porter s Chairs
Located in Middleburg, VA
chairs in the Louis XVI style. Made in France circa 1880, these chairs feature hand-carved walnut frames
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reading Chair

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Fabric, Cotton, Wood, Walnut

Swedish 19th C. Raised Side Chest, End Table , W/Reeded Doors
Located in Atlanta, GA
or end table, or perhaps sitting alongside your favorite reading chair, sofa end, or bedside.
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19th Century Swedish Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

A Stunning French Leather Club Chair, Havana Gang-Box model, Circa 1940’s
Located in Hastings, GB
is perfect. This is a very handsome single chair, perfect for reading or long films. Please contact
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Reading Chair

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Leather

Decorative Art Deco Club Armchair in a classic red Rexine
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
firm upright back. Would make a nice decorative piece in the corner of a room or reading chair. In good
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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Antique Reading Chair

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Faux Leather

Italian Two-Drawer Raised Side Chest w/Inlay Banding, Turn of the 18th/19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
storage next to your favorite reading chair.  
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Late 18th Century Italian Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

Antique English Carved Oak Bench Stool End Table Jacobean Joint Style Stand
Located in Shreveport, LA
great little occasional pieces, whether at the end of a sofa, beside a reading chair, in a powder room
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Early 20th Century British Jacobean Antique Reading Chair

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Oak

19th Century Italian Sorrento Inlaid Side Table
Located in Viterbo, VT
look great in a small entryway as a center table, or as a side table next to a beautiful reading chair
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Reading Chair

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Poplar, Satinwood, Walnut

19th Century Oak Gothic Armchair by G Tilley Of Birmingham
Located in Benington, Herts
ideal desk chair or reading chair. Measures: Seat height 20 inches 51cm Width 24 1/2 inches 52cm
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19th Century British Gothic Antique Reading Chair

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Oak

Pair of 19th Century Italian Wood Fragment Shorter Floor Lamps with Cut Outs
Located in Atlanta, GA
floor lamps, with their flat backsides, might be used against a wall, perhaps next to a set of reading
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19th Century Italian Antique Reading Chair

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Metal

Italian 19th C. Side Chest Designed in Clean Lines w/Accent Inlay Trim
Located in Atlanta, GA
as an end table with storage next to your favorite reading chair.
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19th Century Italian Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

19th Century French Empire Bleached Cherry Side Table
Located in Viterbo, VT
your favorite reading chair, with a colorful reading light on it.
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Reading Chair

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Cherry

Antique Leather Upholstered Walnut Armchair on Cabriole Legs
Located in Benington, Herts
than normal this is an ideal reading chair as well as desk chair. Dimensions: Width 28 inches
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Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Antique Reading Chair

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Leather, Walnut

Generous French 19th Century Carved Open Armchair Fauteuil
Located in Benington, Herts
horsehair upholstered. A good generous chair which can be used as either a lounge / reading chair or desk
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19th Century French Regency Antique Reading Chair

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Linen, Beech

19th century high backed open armchair by John Reid and son
Located in Malton, GB
19th century Oak framed open armchair with an unusually high back making it a great reading chair, The
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19th Century Antique Reading Chair

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Upholstery

Italian Veneered Side Chest, Early 19th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
sitting alongside your favorite reading chair, sofa end, or bedside.
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

18th C. Italian 2-Drawer Petite Side Chest w/Beautiful Inlays Veneer
Located in Atlanta, GA
small nightstand, or used as an end table with storage next to your favorite reading chair.
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18th Century Italian Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

Early 19th Century French Brass Bucket
Located in High Point, NC
fireplace or magazines by a reading chair.
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Early 19th Century French Antique Reading Chair

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Brass

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
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19th Century Antique Reading Chair

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Oak

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
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Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Reading Chair

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Brass

Antique English Carved Bench Stool End Table Square Display Stand Renaissance
Located in Shreveport, LA
little occasional pieces, whether at the end of a sofa, beside a reading chair, in a powder room, or on
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Early 20th Century British Renaissance Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

French Tufted Napoleon III Armchair in Sage Green Velvet
Located in Buchanan, NY
an arm height of 21 ½”. Ideal as a reading chair, it can seamlessly fit into your living room
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Late 19th Century Antique Reading Chair

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Fabric

Antique reading table
Located in BEEKBERGEN, NL
away. These stands can be used for reading in a chair or, for example, to display a book. The cast iron
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1890s British Late Victorian Antique Reading Chair

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Walnut

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Bergeres
Located in Round Top, TX
, library chair, reading nook chair, sitting room chair
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reading Chair

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Walnut

Single French Louis XIII Style Armchair
Located in Round Top, TX
Single French Louis XIII Style Armchair, late 19th century in walnut. This chair has beautiful
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19th Century French Antique Reading Chair

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Walnut

Set of Four 19th Century Curvy Elegant French Louis XVI Style Wingback Bergères
Located in Hopewell, NJ
, allow the head to rest gently while reading a book. Each chair is raised on four slightly splayed fluted
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Reading Chair

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Upholstery, Walnut

A 1950s Oak Corkscrew Armchair with Straw Seat attributed to Charles Dudouyt
By Charles Dudouyt
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
a fireplace, or in a reading area, a chair that serves as a beautiful and functional work of art
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Early 20th Century French Antique Reading Chair

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Rush, Oak

Walnut Empire Style Side Table with Round Bookmatched Top and Bronze Detail
Located in Atlanta, GA
diameter, this guéridon functions equally well as a drinks table beside a reading chair, a compact
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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Reading Chair

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Bronze

19th Century French Provincial Walnut Side Table with Turned Legs and Drawer
Located in Atlanta, GA
table, a small writing desk, or an accent piece in a living room or hallway. Placed beside a reading
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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Reading Chair

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Brass

Unique Restored ArtDeco Walnut Reading Reclining Chair, High Gloss, 1920s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
Unique Restored ArtDeco Walnut Reading Reclining Chair. 100% High Gloss. New professional
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1920s Czech Art Deco Antique Reading Chair

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Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Victorian Arts Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps for Large Bookcases
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
reading chair, these are used to add a sense of grand occasion to a standard bookcase I don't come
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19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Reading Chair

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Oak

17th Century Walnut Spanish Side Table / End Table
Located in Carmine, TX
one places it next to their favorite reading chair or in an entryway, this table will be a unique
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Late 17th Century Spanish Spanish Colonial Antique Reading Chair

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Walnut

Antique reading table / Book Stand
Located in Eindhoven, NL
table but also as a real reading table next to a chair or bed. The top is slidable on the leg. The top
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Early 1900s English Antique Reading Chair

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Walnut

Decorative Floor Reading Lamp, Mercury Glass Shade
By X-Ray Lamp Company
Located in Peekskill, NY
This is a unique and decorative floor lamp. Make a perfect chair side reading lamp. The stand and
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Early 20th Century American Victorian Antique Reading Chair

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Glass

Empire Mantel Clock with reading young lady, early 19th century
Located in Greding, DE
young lady sitting on a Klismos chair and reading a book. Her feet rest on a stool and a lute leans
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Early 19th Century Empire Antique Reading Chair

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Metal

Swedish Floor Lamp with Carved Motifs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden ca 1920s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
companion beside a reading chair, as a soft accent in a bedroom or living area, it embodies the refined
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Reading Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Frederick Johnston (fl.1855-1868) - Mid 19th Century Oil, Reading the Newspaper
Located in Corsham, GB
A charming 19th century portrait study depicting a man sitting on a wicker chair reading a
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Mid-19th Century Antique Reading Chair

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Oil

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
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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Reading Chair

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Hardwood

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
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Reading Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of French Antique Louis XV Style Armchairs
Located in Round Top, TX
. Keywords: desk chairs, living room chairs, reading nook chairs
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19th Century French Antique Reading Chair

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Walnut

Woman in Window Pencil Drawing
Located in Asheville, NC
Interior Scene of Woman in chair reading her book. Original Frame in perfect condition. Date
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19th Century Unknown Antique Reading Chair

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Wood, Pencil

Pair of Brass Swing-Arm Sconces with Holophane Shades
By Holophane
Located in Nantucket, MA
the 1930s-1940s. The arms swing left to right and perfect for bedside reading or near a chair
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Early 20th Century American Antique Reading Chair

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Crystal, Brass

Elegante au Parc - French Impressionist School, Figure in Landscape
Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire
blouse and black skirt and hat seated in a chair reading. Her parasol rests against the chair beside her
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Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Reading Chair

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Oil, Canvas

Chaise Longue Eurolax R2 by Charles Zublena
By Charles Zublena
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
reading. This series of chairs is unique and was specially ordered around 1970. Depending on how you
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1670s French Mid-Century Modern Antique Reading Chair

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Fiberglass

Vintage Marble and Bronze Seated Lady Sculpture
Located in Bronx, NY
bronze chair reading, what appears to be, a letter she retrieved from her purse. A subtle smile, her
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Nouveau Antique Reading Chair

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Bronze

Original Antique Chinese Lacquered Two-Tier End/Side Table
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
cards, checkers or next to your favorite easy chair for reading. Don't miss this incredible find!
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19th Century Chinese Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

Art Deco French Light-Wood coffee Table.
Located in Oirlo, LI
makes it a refined companion beside a sofa, lounge chair, or reading corner. Each edge and curve reveals
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Reading Chair

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Wood

U.S House of Representatives Armchair
Located in Miami Beach, FL
photographs of political dignitaries posed in the chairs, including a famous Brady portrait of Lincoln reading
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19th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Reading Chair

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Upholstery, Oak

19th Century English Oak Side Table
Located in Carmine, TX
snacks and a lamp next to your favorite reading/relax time chair.
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Late 19th Century English William and Mary Antique Reading Chair

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Oak

Biedermeier Writing Table, Sweden, 1815
Located in New York, NY
cosy rooms often featured sewing corners as well as musical instruments, comfortable chairs for reading
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1810s European Biedermeier Antique Reading Chair

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Birch

Biedermeier Writing Table with Secret Drawers
Located in New York, NY
cosy rooms often featured sewing corners as well as musical instruments, comfortable chairs for reading
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19th Century Swedish Biedermeier Antique Reading Chair

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Birch

Lovely Rare Victorian 1890 Military Campaign Folding Armchair Very Comfortable
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Military Campaign folding armchair A very comfortable and well made piece, this is the ideal reading or
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1890s English Campaign Antique Reading Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

"Pres. Lincoln And Family" Engraving by A. B. Walter, after Francis Schell, 1865
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Dainty published it in 1865. In the engraving, Abraham Lincoln sits in a chair reading a book as his
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1860s American High Victorian Antique Reading Chair

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Paper

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Antique Reading Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique reading chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every antique reading chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the antique reading chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique reading chair made by Georgian designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique reading chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ralph Lauren, Gillows of Lancaster London and J Foot Son produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Reading Chair?

The average selling price for an antique reading chair at 1stDibs is $3,375, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $37,312 for the highest priced.
Questions About Antique Reading Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    A 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, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if your rocking chair is an antique, search the back, rockers and the underside of the seat for a label, stamp or other marking. If you locate one, conduct online research using trusted resources to learn about the maker. By finding out when the manufacturer produced chairs similar to yours, you may be able to determine if your chair is at least 100 years old, making it an antique. If you cannot find a maker's mark, consider contacting a certified appraiser or antique dealer and asking them to date your piece for you. Explore a range of antique rocking chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2024
    To tell if a dining chair is antique, first look for markings that can help you identify the maker. You will normally find these under the seat. By using information published on trusted online resources, you can research the markings to learn who made the chair and when the maker was active. Any dining chair made 100 years ago or earlier is an antique. Another way to identify antique chairs is to examine their details closely. Most antique dining chairs are handmade, so you can expect to see subtle tool markings and slight irregularities. A lack of these characteristics may indicate that a dining chair is machine-made and less likely to be an antique. For assistance with dating your dining chairs, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of antique dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
    To find out what your antique chair is worth, you can conduct research using trusted online resources. Specifically, study the sales history for pieces similar to yours in terms of maker, age, style and type. Because the condition of your chair will also impact its value, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer inspect and evaluate your piece. Find a collection of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell how old an antique chair is, you have a few options. One is to conduct research on your own using trusted online resources and print references from your local library. If your chair has a maker's mark, learning more about the company, artisan or workshop that produced it can be a good starting point. Dating unmarked chairs can be more difficult because certain styles remained in production for long periods. In this case, you may wish to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer evaluate your chair for you. Shop a wide range of antique chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.