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Pair of Biedermeier Mid 19th Century Austrian Armchairs with Scrolled Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
room, reading nook, or bedroom, these armchairs invite comfort and refinement into your home. Place
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
ANTIQUE MORGAN
SAUNDERS GEORGE IV 1820 HARDWOOD COCKFIGHTING LiBRARY ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made in England circa 1820 George IV hand carved mahogany & leather Cockfighting armchair with reading
Category
Antique 1820s English George II Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Pair of Vintage Upholstered Armchairs with a New Blue and Gold Floral Prin
Located in Marbella, ES
comfortable feel, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks. These armchairs combine traditional
Category
Mid-20th Century Spanish Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of Two Montreux Armchairs in Retro-Style In Custom High Performance Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
sophistication.
Perfect for refined lounges or reading corners, the Montreux armchairs offer a timeless
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
Italian 19th Century Walnut Curule Upholstered Armchair with Carved X-Form Base
Located in Atlanta, GA
, beside a console table, or in a cozy reading nook, this armchair enhances any space with its exquisite
Category
Antique 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Modern Fortune Armchair Made with Suede and Velvet, Handmade by Stylish Club
Located in Seroa, PT
comfort. An incredible piece to provide a singular reading area, the Fortune armchair with its upholstered
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Velvet, Suede
Mid-Century Modern Kensington Armchair Made with Iron, Textile and Brass Details
Located in Seroa, PT
you rest and supports your reading time. The ideal armchair to have in the corner of your room, the
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Mid Century Black Leather Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
living rooms, offices, or reading nooks. This armchair is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a refined
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,439 / item
Mid Century Tan Leather Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
living rooms, offices, or reading nooks. This armchair is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a refined
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,439 / item
Mid Century Red Leather Arm Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
living rooms, offices, or reading nooks. This armchair is a perfect choice for anyone seeking a refined
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
$2,404 / item
Leather Wingback Chair by DeCoro
Located in Lake Worth, FL
estate fine furniture acquisitions of an
Oversized real leather Wingback library reading armchair by
Category
1990s Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather
$1,116 Sale Price
20% Off
STUNNING EARLY VICTORIAN HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER READING LOUNGE ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Brown Leather Reading Lounge Armchair.
It is a true masterpiece of design and craftsmanship. This
Category
20th Century British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or corporate
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Hair-On-Hide
Tucroma
Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or corporate
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti, Mid Century Modern
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Munster, NRW
and protective reading armchairs placed next to a fireplace or a window.” - Vico Magistretti in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cassina Maralunga Sofa Lounge Chair Leather Vico Magistretti Mid Century
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Munster, NRW
and protective reading armchairs placed next to a fireplace or a window.” - Vico Magistretti in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Cassina Maralunga Sofa brown Leather Vico Magistretti Lounge Chair MCM Italy
By Vico Magistretti, Cassina
Located in Munster, NRW
and protective reading armchairs placed next to a fireplace or a window.” - Vico Magistretti in the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Special Edition
Tucroma
Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
EXQUISITE ANTIQUE BURR WALNUT AESTHETiC MOVEMENT SALON SOFA GRAND TOUR PLAQUE
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading armchairs and lastly four
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Sofas
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
80" Leather Superking Rhinoceros by Valenti, Spain, circa 1970s, Signed
By Valenti, Dimitri Omersa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
your favorite lounge chair or reading armchair. Due to internal structural issues, not advised to use
Category
Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Footstools
Materials
Leather
$6,500 Sale Price
31% Off
FOUR FINE BURR WALNUT AESTHETIC MOVEMENT DINING CHAIRS WITH GRAND TOUR PLAQUEs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
as mentioned part of a suite, I have in total the Salon sofa, a pair of his and hers Library reading
Category
Antique 19th Century European Aesthetic Movement Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Walnut
Brand New Emerald Green Leather
Tucroma
Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$12,000 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Ten Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$31,500 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Eight Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$24,550 Sale Price / set
22% Off
Brand New Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$12,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Six Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Brand New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
even for a dressing room or large walk in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
$18,700 Sale Price / set
21% Off
Rams Head Library Reading Lounge Chair by Key City Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Wonderful Library Reading Lounge Armchair by Key City Furniture
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany, Cotton
$2,396 Sale Price
20% Off
Gold Finish Special Edition
Tucroma
Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
great as a reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect in a hospitality or
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Wingback Armchair
Ottoman Elephants
Leopards Custom Designer
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate fine furniture acquisitions of a
Oversized custom upholstered wingback library reading lounge
Category
Vintage 1980s Wingback Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
$1,288 Sale Price
24% Off
Pair of rosewood armchairs by Erik Kirkegaard for Glostrup, Denmark
By Erik Kirkegaard
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Elegant and timeless, this pair of armchairs by Erik Kirkegaard embodies the essence of 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Side Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
ANTIQUE HAND CARVED ENGLISH 1880 VICTORiAN COCK FIGHTING METAMORPHIC ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
made in England, circa 1860-1880 Victorian ornately hand carved English Oak Cockfighting armchair with
Category
Antique 1880s English High Victorian Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
armchair for reading and relaxing.
Dimensions:
55 in. overall height
18 in. shade diameter
7.75 in. x
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass
VINTAGE PAIR OF KENNEDY LONDON MILITARY CAMPAIGN BRASS SIDE END WiNE TABLES
Located in Pulborough, GB
, this restored pair is perfect beside sofas, armchairs, reading corners, or as refined accent tables
Category
20th Century British Side Tables
Materials
Brass
1940thies bamboo style brass side table with carved glass top maison bagues sty
By Maison Baguès
Located in Schöfflisdorf, CH
glass or ashtray while reading a book on your armchair
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Tables
Materials
Brass
Vintage Italian Rattan Elephant Magazine Rack or Newspaper Stand, circa 1970s
Located in Nicolosi, IT
bohemian spaces to refined modern settings. Perfect beside an armchair or reading corner, it invites an
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Rattan
$953 Sale Price
20% Off
Kilim Cushion Cover, Multicolor Tribal Zigzag Wool Pillow Contemporary Geometric
Located in Wembley, GB
to sofas, beds, armchairs, or reading nooks.
✨ Product Details
Handmade from a contemporary Central
Category
2010s Afghan Tribal Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Cotton, Yarn, Natural Fiber
$106 Sale Price
35% Off
West African Ashanti Stool in Carved Hardwood, 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
a display pedestal — equally suited for a quiet reading corner, beside a sculptural armchair, or as
Category
Late 20th Century Ghanaian Organic Modern Stools
Materials
Hardwood
Elegant Barrel Accent Chair with Fringe Skirt
Optional Swivel Base
Located in NEW YORK, NY
exquisite craftsmanship.
Perfect for refined lounges or reading corners, the armchairs offer a timeless
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
Mid-Century Swiss Brass Minimalist Floor Lamp by Dieter Schulz, 1950s
By Dieter Schulz
Located in Hamburg, DE
to its low height, this floor lamp is a functional and understated design. The perfect reading light
Category
20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Italian mid-century modern brass magazine rack holder Fontana Arte, 1960s
By Fontana Arte
Located in Nicolosi, IT
define Fontana Arte's renowned production.
Place it beside your favorite armchair, in a reading nook, or
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
French Country Bobbin Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
, providing both durability and a soft, inviting feel.
Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$1,035 / item
French Country Mahogany Bobbin Ottoman
Located in Westwood, NJ
soft, inviting feel.
Ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, or reading nooks, this armchair not only
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Country Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Wood
$1,035 / item
Lalong Upholstered Chaise Lounge in Navy Blue Fabric Designed by Aldo Cibic
By Aldo Cibic
Located in Como, IT
comfortable armchair perfect for reading, working and relaxing.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Textile, Upholstery
Italian modern directional white metal and plastic floor lamp, 1980s
Located in MIlano, IT
simple lamp in shape, thin and tapered, white in colour, perfect next to an armchair for a reading corner
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal
Persian Malayer Area Rugs - Wool Brown Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
captivating accent piece in a cozy reading nook, grounding a comfortable armchair, or adding a layer of warmth
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$14,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Persian Malayer Small Rug - Wool Brown Ivory
Located in Dallas, TX
bedside or in front of an armchair in a reading nook.
Infusing a unique blend of traditional charm and
Category
20th Century Persian Malayer Persian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$2,400 Sale Price
20% Off
Sleek Mid-Century Modernist Chrome Swing-Arm Floor Lamp
Located in New York, NY
cylindrical shade with the ability to swivel into various positions; ideal for armchair reading or desk use
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Wrought Iron Floor Lamp France c1950
Located in Trensacq, FR
wrought Iron lamp with original articulated fitting, perfect as a reading light over an armchair or sofa
Category
Mid-20th Century French Floor Lamps
Materials
Wrought Iron
$474 Sale Price
49% Off
Lightsome Black Noir Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,057 / item
Lightsome Azure Blue Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,057 / item
Lightsome Honey Yellow Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,057 / item
Lightsome Warm White Floor Lamp by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp's painted metal
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
$1,057 / item
Lightsome Floor Lamp, by Svend Aage Holm Sorensen from Warm Nordic
By Svend Aage Holm Sørensen
Located in Viby J, DK
sofa or as a reading lamp next to an armchair. The iconic light holes in the floor lamp’s painted metal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Steel
French modernist armchair
Located in Den Bommel, NL
Very rare French (reading) armchair. This chair resembles the work of Jean Prouve, Jacques Adnet
Category
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs with Wood Legs and Yellow Fur Upholstery
By Augusto Romano
Located in Milan, IT
Offered for sale is a set of two reading armchairs from the early Fifties, of Italian production
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
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
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Reading Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the reading armchair you’re looking for. Each reading armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. There are many kinds of the reading armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A reading armchair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one reading armchair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Heal's and Biedermeier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Reading Armchair?
Prices for a reading armchair start at $920 and top out at $8,500 with the average selling for $2,875.
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.
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