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Queen Anne Floral Crewelwork Print Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning crewelwork floral upholstered fabric on the large wingback reading chair. The fabric is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Oak reading chair by Guillerme et Chambron, circa 1955
By Guillerme et Chambron
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Corner reading chair in solid oak by Guillerme et Chambron, designed in the 1950s.
This rare piece
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Oak
18th Century English Gainsborough / Reading Chair, Walnut, Circa, 1775
Located in San Francisco, CA
18th century English Gainsborough / reading chair, walnut, circa 1775
Well carved acanthus details
Category
Antique 18th Century English George III Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Heals of London Oak Reading Chair, England, Circa 1920
Located in Culver City, CA
Heals of London oak reading chair in artio velvet by House of Hackney
England Circa 1920
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
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
Pair of Scalamandre Wingback Louis XVI Tall Reading Parlor Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
These tall Louis XVI reading chairs are upholstered in a luxurious Scalamandre damask fabric in a
Category
Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Category
Vintage 1920s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Hickory Grand Wingback Reading Chairs with Tiffany Blue Upholstery
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
The Townsend Wing Chair was inspired by the original antique frame attributed to John Townsend of Newport, Rhode Island. Hickory Chair purchased the antique frame in 1981 and its cla...
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
Hancock
Moore Raspberry Red Leather Nailhead Reading Chair and Ottoman Set
By Hancock
Moore
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning and coveted Hancock & Moore leather chair and ottoman. The set is labeled underneath. Tufted red raspberry leather with brass tacked detail. Mahogany wood legs with caster w...
Category
Late 20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Brass
"Eva" arm chair with reading table by Bruno Mathsson, Karl Mathsson, 1959
By Firma Karl Mathsson, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Hägersten, SE
wood has aged into a warm honey tone color. rare piece with the reading table and the well kept all
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal, 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 back over walnut legs.
Chairs - 30' L x 34" D x 30" H, seat height - 18", ottoman ...
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 back over walnut legs.
Chairs - 30' L x 34" D x 30" H, seat height - 18", ottoman ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Open Arm Reading Chair in 100% Alpaca Velvet by Maharam, France, Circa 1890
Located in Culver City, CA
Open arm reading chair in 100% Alpaca Velvet by Maharam
France Circa 1890.
Newly upholstered
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Italian Magazine Stand with Lamp
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Austin, TX
your favorite reading armchair.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Armchairs
Located in London, London
style.
Whether placed in a living room, study, or reading nook, these 1960s Belgian armchairs are sure
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
$1,089 / set
20th Century French Bamboo Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
sun-drenched conservatory, a casual living room, or a cozy reading nook, this bamboo armchair will add
Category
20th Century French Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
1950s Czech Upholstered Armchair by J. Halabala
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
your living room, study, or reading nook, this armchair provides both comfort and aesthetic appeal
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Pair of 1960s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, London
sophistication and stability. Perfect for a cozy living room or a stylish reading nook, these armchairs are not
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$3,344 / set
19th Century Carved Walnut Armchair with Volute Arms
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
relaxation, reading or conversation. The armchair are used in need of conservative restoration wood, padding
Category
Antique 1830s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Stua Malena Pair of Armchairs: Contemporary Spanish Design
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
chic office space, or a cozy reading nook, these Stua Malena Armchairs promise to elevate any interior
Category
Early 2000s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Lovely Victorian Fabric Upholstered Chesterfield Occasional Captains Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
is that of a Library reading occasional armchair which was in later designs adapted to a captains
Category
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
1950s Czech Upholstered Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
, study, or reading nook, these armchairs offer both comfort and a sophisticated aesthetic. Bring a piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Czech Upholstered Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
of classic style to your living room, office, or reading nook, these armchairs offer both comfort and
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Heart model armchair by René-Jean Caillette, France 1950
By René-Jean Caillette
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
reading room, the bridge armchair heart model stands out as a centerpiece, combining art and functionality
Category
Vintage 1950s French Armchairs
Materials
Agate
Armchair 368 Walter Knoll, Designed by Arno Votteler, 1956
By Arno Votteler, Walter Knoll
Located in Praha, CZ
A connoisseur sees its charm at a glance: the reading and relaxing armchair 368 is a quiet classic
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Czech Wooden Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
Located in High Point, NC
functional accents in a reading nook, this pair of armchairs brings a touch of vintage charm and artisanal
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Czech Wooden Armchairs by J. Halabala, a Pair
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Point, NC
This exquisite pair of 1950s Czech Wooden Armchairs by Jindřich Halabala exemplifies the elegance
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Red-Brown Mid-Century Armchairs Yugoslavia 1960s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
reading nook, these armchairs are bound to be conversation starters and cherished heirlooms for
Category
Mid-20th Century Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
COMFORTABLE ALMA HOME BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAIR WiTH FEATHER FILLED CUSHIONS
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this comfortable Alma Home brown leather armchair with wheels
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Hickory Chair Queen Anne Red Leather Nailhead Club Lounge Library Armchair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Hickory Chair red leather library reading or desk armchair featuring Queen Anne styling
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century French Empire Walnut Pair of Armchairs with Volute Arms
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
for a moment of relaxation, reading or conversation. The armchairs are used in need of conservative
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Empire Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Important Museum Quality Antique Victorian Hand Carved Lion Reclining Armchair
By Thomas Hope, Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, antique Victorian library reading recliner armchair with new hand dyed Thomas Chippendale floating button
Category
Antique 1860s British Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of Fully Restored Show Wood Frame Chesterfield Leather Victorian Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
wood frame Victorian library reading slipper armchairs with hand dyed brown leather upholstery
A
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Italian mid century modern green silk bergère armchair with wooden legs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
, comfortable armchair that has remained unchanged over time.
Perfect for a bedroom or reading corner.
Sitting
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Silk, Wood
Pair of Brown Leather Thomas Lloyd Winchester Club Armchairs Chesterfield Button
By Thomas Lloyd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoning
A nice and comfortable pair of lounge reading armchairs, they seat well and are quite
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Antique Carved Wood Reading Chair Armchair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Turn of century England, upholstered reading chair. Larger scale with newer upholstery, see
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Italian mid-century black metal, white opaline glass and brass floor lamp, 1950
Located in MIlano, IT
opaline glass.
Perfect for creating a sweet, warm and quite soft atmosphere, perfect next to a reading
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Maurice Villency Midcentury Pair of Matching Armchairs Reading Chairs
By Maurice Villency
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury, upholstered in a cotton chenille geometric pattern, pair of Maurice Villency armchairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Edward Ferrell Modern Upholstered Mahogany Wingback Reading Chair Armchair
By Edward Ferrell + Lewis Mittman 1
Located in West Hartford, CT
Ferrell wingback in modern silohette and exposed mahogany frame in ribbed silver fabric.
Category
Early 2000s American Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Mahogany
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather slipper rocking armchair
A well-used vintage piece in nice condition throughout, the leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Pair of Matching Large Charles Stewart Swivel Reading Arm Chairs Armchairs
By Charles Stewart Co.
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare pair of large scale 360 degree swivel reading chairs with great scale and better lines
Category
Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Special Edition
Tucroma
Armchair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
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
Pair of Cowhide Leather Tucroma Armchairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, 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
Fine Suite of Restored Howard
Son
s Berners Street Sofa and Pair of Armchairs
By Howard and Sons, Howard Chairs Ltd., Howard
Sons Ltd
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
world. The armchairs are a pair of desirable library reading armchairs, they are both stamped Howard
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Materials
Upholstery
FINE ANTIQUE CIRCA 1900 HAND CARVED CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER ROCKiNG ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
1900 fully restored hand dyed Whiskey Brown leather Chesterfield rocking reading armchair
Please
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Leather
New Custom Finishes
Tucroma
Chairs by Guido Faleschini for i4 Mariani, Italy
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
Gold Finish Special Edition
Tucroma
Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
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
Copper Finish
Tucroma
Chair by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, Signed, New
By Guido Faleschini, i4 Mariani
Located in Los Angeles, CA
in closet. Would be great as a reading armchair or chair to soak in a view. It would also be perfect
Category
2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Black Leather Tucroma Chairs by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, 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
Leather
20th Century Czech Upholstered Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
. Perfect for living rooms, studies, or reading nooks, this armchair blends vintage charm with modern
Category
20th Century Czech Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Victorian Antique Mahogany Framed Armchair
Located in Malton, GB
with mahogany frame and legs. It is a great size making it an ideal reading chair or armchair for the
Category
Antique 19th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Chic French 1950s Articulated Floor Lamp by Maison Lunel
By Maison Lunel
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chic French 1950s articulated floor Lamp by Maison Lunel. Great reading lamp next to an armchair or
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Materials
Brass, Steel
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
and very comfortable, roomy seats. They make great office chairs or armchairs for a reading nook in
Category
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of French Art Deco Leather Club Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
patina and very comfortable, roomy seats. They make great office chairs or armchairs for a reading nook
Category
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Large Brass Concertina Wall Light
Located in London, GB
make this lovely light ideal for reading next to an armchair or by the side of your bed. Elegant and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Brass
Sitting Beauty by Régis Manset, France, Mid-20th Century
By Régis Manset
Located in Greding, DE
Depiction of a naked beautiful woman with blonde hair, sitting on a yellow armchair, reading a book
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Paintings
Materials
Paper
Mid 19th Century French Antique Louis XV Style Bench in Walnut
Located in Round Top, TX
armchair in a reading nook.
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches
Materials
Walnut
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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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