What is a lolling chair?

A lolling chair refers to an upholstered chair with a high-back designed for the user to recline in a relaxed posture, known as “lolling”. The chair first started gaining popularity in the early 19th century. You can shop a collection of antique lolling chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an antique Bergère chair?

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.

How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?

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.

How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?

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.

How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?

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.

How can you tell how old an antique chair is?

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.

How much is an antique barber chair worth?

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.

How much is my antique high chair worth?

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.

What did antique carver chairs originally look like?

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.

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Martha Washington Chair

Italian Sgabello Chairs

18th Century Massachusetts

American Mahogany Armchair

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair

$3,600Sale Price|44% Off

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790 Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Maple, pine Covered in textured and s...

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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780

$14,000 / set

Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English mahogany serpentine back lolling chairs with squared tampered splayed legs and connecting stretchers.

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1780s English George III Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery

Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs

$4,200

Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of English lolling chairs with noteworthy carved and turned oak frames, circa 1870s.

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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Lolling Chair

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Oak

19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs

$11,415 / set

19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment typically Irish.

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Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800

$3,920Sale Price|20% Off

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Dean Levy, Inc. of New York in 1966 Item # 401JNI25P An incredibly fine American Hepplewhite lolling chair from the Federal period, this exquisite chair features a dense-grained mah...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

$2,900 / item

Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

This use explains the flat linear quality possessed by the chairs when seen from the side. Obviously these were not chairs designed to loll about in decadent pleasure but rather embl...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife

$5,200

19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife

Located in Nantucket, MA

The woman wears a full length black dress with broad hoops and a white collar with what appears to be a cinnabar or lacquered broach; she also holds a white cloth in her crossed hand...

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1850s Hong Kong Victorian Antique Lolling Chair

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Canvas

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Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800

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H 46 in W 24 in D 20 in

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800

Located in Woodbury, CT

The yellow damask upholstered lolling chair possesses an arched crest-rail above the rectangular back joined to down-swept scratch-beaded serpentine arms with incurred supports centr...

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Early 1800s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830

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H 50 in W 24.5 in D 31 in

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830

Located in Providence, RI

There is a grouping of these large lolling chairs that came out of Portsmouth, and comparison will show that this is one of the best.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

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H 42.75 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

Montgomery, cat. no.109. This lolling chair is the best of the form with its delicate line inlay on the front legs and arm supports.

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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Mahogany Neoclassical Armchair or Lolling Chair Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

Unavailable

H 41 in W 23 in D 20 in

Mahogany Neoclassical Armchair or Lolling Chair Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

Located in Providence, RI

A bowed crest rail which is shaped and molded is followed by shaped styles all of which are restrained and tastefully executed. The embellishment is reserved for the arm supports whi...

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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair

Unavailable

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 25 in

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An American Federal Lolling Chair with exquisite lines. The bold square back has a slight turning at the crest rail, while the arms sweep gracefully to the front of the chair, with ...

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19th Century American Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy, Original Finial, Newport, RI

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H 84 in W 38 in D 20 in

Chippendale Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy, Original Finial, Newport, RI

Located in Providence, RI

The double cupcake finial is original and the large boxy claw and ball feet relate to the John Brown lolling chair sold at Christie’s Jan. ’02, lot 351.

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1760s American Chippendale Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Mahogany Sheraton or Federal Upholstered Open Armchair, New England, circa 1810

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H 42 in W 23.5 in D 29.5 in

Mahogany Sheraton or Federal Upholstered Open Armchair, New England, circa 1810

Located in Providence, RI

This is a Provincial example of the lolling chair form and is delicately executed throughout.

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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Antique French "Sgabello" Carved Walnut Chairs circa 1850

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H 43 in W 17 in D 22 in

Pair of Antique French "Sgabello" Carved Walnut Chairs circa 1850

Located in Houston, TX

This use explains the flat linear quality possessed by the chairs when seen from the side. Obviously these were not chairs designed to loll about in decadent pleasure but rather embl...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Lolling Chair

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Oak

American Mahogany Lolling Chair

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H 42 in W 27 in D 22 in

American Mahogany Lolling Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

An American mahogany carved open arm lolling chair with molded legs and stretcher.

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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Lolling Chair

Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785

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H 45.25 in W 25.5 in D 29 in

Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Federal mahogany lolling chair with fresh red satin upholstery featuring gold wheat accent pattern, circa 1785.

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1780s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

George III Style Carved Lolling Chair, circa 1870

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H 37 in W 27 in D 28.5 in

George III Style Carved Lolling Chair, circa 1870

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique George III style lolling chair with finely hand carved details on front arms, legs and stretchers.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Lolling Chair

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Burlap, Muslin, Wood, Mahogany

Oversized Antique English Carved Walnut Wingback Lolling Chair c1920

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H 43.75 in W 32.75 in D 33 in

Oversized Antique English Carved Walnut Wingback Lolling Chair c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An oversized English carved walnut wingback lolling chair, circa 1920, rendered in the Rococo Revival style.

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Early 20th Century Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Victorian Griffin Lolling Chairs

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H 40 in W 22 in D 28 in

Pair of Victorian Griffin Lolling Chairs

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of Victorian Horner style lolling chiars. Carved frames. Measures: 19" seat height.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair

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H 45.5 in W 27 in D 29.5 in

Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

This chair showing fine classical styling was made in Boston circa 1820. Its style and shape relate to French Restoration design and was practiced in this country by such designers ...

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Upholstery

19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany

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H 39 in W 29 in D 37 in

19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany

Located in Hudson, NY

Handsome sculptural and comfortable. Those three words best tell the story of this English leather chair from the 1850's It is beautifully constructed and has the patina warmth and a...

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Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany

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H 39 in W 29 in D 37 in

19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany

Located in Hudson, NY

Handsome sculptural and comfortable. Those three words best tell the story of this english leather chair from the 1850's It is beautifully constructed and has the patina warmth and a...

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Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany British Colonial Cane Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 22 in D 24 in

Pair of Mahogany British Colonial Cane Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of rare mahogany cane lolling chairs, with carved ears, rolled arms, and turned legs.

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19th Century Caribbean Antique Lolling Chair

Early 19th Century English George Ill Style Upholstered Mahogany Arm Chair

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H 37 in W 26 in D 27 in

Early 19th Century English George Ill Style Upholstered Mahogany Arm Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

George lll style upholstered mahogany lolling chair. Upholstered with linen webbing, horse hair batten fill, and covered in a gray on white printed linen with a Chinese fret work des...

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

19th c. Pair of Round Back Armchair

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H 38 in W 28 in D 22 in

19th c. Pair of Round Back Armchair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment typically Irish.

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19th Century Irish William IV Antique Lolling Chair

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800

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H 45.38 in W 29.75 in D 27.38 in

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Fine American Federal inlaid mahogany antique lolling chair. Boston, Massachusetts circa 1800.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

Antique Carved Mahogany Figural Chippendale Lolling Armchair with Falcons

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H 48 in W 27.5 in D 22 in

Antique Carved Mahogany Figural Chippendale Lolling Armchair with Falcons

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique mahogany figural Chippendale lolling armchair features carved falcon arms and claw and ball feet, flame stitch upholstered seat and back, 19th century Measures: 48" H...

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19th Century European Chippendale Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs

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H 39 in W 28 in D 28 in

Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Also known as a Martha Washington chair or a lolling chair. From an estate in Napa Valley, CA.

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Brass

PERIOD GEORGE II WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH CHAIR

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H 43 in W 29 in D 32 in

PERIOD GEORGE II WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH CHAIR

Located in Essex, MA

Period Irish Walnut Armchair, Lolling or Gainsborough, Chair

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18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Lolling Chair

Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair

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H 38.75 in W 22.5 in D 42 in

Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An Antique lolling chair with particularly attractive Amber Toned Walnut frame.

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Figural Winged Griffin Lolling Chair, c1900

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H 36.5 in W 27.75 in D 37 in

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Figural Winged Griffin Lolling Chair, c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian figural lolling chair offers button back upholstery on mahogany frame with carved griffin (eagle) arms and raised on legs with carved paw feet, c1900 Measures- ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Neoclassical Style Ebonized and Gilt Lolling Chair

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H 32 in W 18 in D 26 in

Antique Neoclassical Style Ebonized and Gilt Lolling Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A diminutive and Classic Lolling Chair. The carved sloping fluted frame ebonized with gilt details and carved scrolled ends with rosettes, turned front and back stretchers.

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Antique English Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair 19th C

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H 39 in W 27.25 in D 27 in

Antique English Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English lolling chair offers upholstered seat and square back on walnut frame with scroll form arms, carved knees and hairy paw feet, 19th century Measures- 39''H x 27.25...

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Very Fine Classic Antique Lolling Chair in Tufted Tan Leather

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H 37.25 in W 23.75 in D 34.75 in

Very Fine Classic Antique Lolling Chair in Tufted Tan Leather

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well made and solid feeling antique lolling chair with handsome polished wood frame, tufted Tan leather having full-surround Nail-Head Trim on both front and back and very goo...

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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Wood

Good 19th Century Mahogany and Red Leather and Nailhead Trimmed Lolling Chair

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H 39 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

Good 19th Century Mahogany and Red Leather and Nailhead Trimmed Lolling Chair

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Newly recovered in high quality red leather this classic and comfortable English lolling chair makes a handsome impression very suitable for a library setting or a gentleman's corner.

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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Brass

Antique English Georgian Style Upholstered Mahogany Lolling Chair, circa 1920

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H 38.5 in W 27.5 in D 32 in

Antique English Georgian Style Upholstered Mahogany Lolling Chair, circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Georgian style lolling armchair offers mahogany frame having upholstered back, seat and arms with convex supports, raised on straight and square legs, c1920 Measu...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Edwardian English Leather Library Chairs

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H 32 in W 25 in D 28 in

Pair of Edwardian English Leather Library Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Reupholstered within the past ten years in chocolate leather with shallow button tufting and brass nailheads. Referred to as lolling chairs, library chairs or simply open armchairs, ...

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Lolling Armchair, 18th Century

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H 38.5 in W 28.5 in D 27.88 in

English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Lolling Armchair, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A dramatic and bold armchaircrafted during the last quarter of the 18th century in England, the chair exhibits a forward motion that is powerful and most striking. The essence of the...

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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Lolling Chair

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Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Pair of Carved Oak Sgabello Hall Chairs, Italy

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H 41.33 in W 16.53 in D 16.92 in

19th Century Pair of Carved Oak Sgabello Hall Chairs, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

This use explains the flat linear quality possessed by the chairs when seen from the side. Obviously these were not chairs designed to loll about in decadent pleasure but rather embl...

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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Oak

Nineteenth Century Lolling Chair

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H 42 in W 23 in D 23.5 in

Nineteenth Century Lolling Chair

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Lolling chair

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair Edwardian Lolling Chairs

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H 39 in W 29 in D 36 in

Pair Edwardian Lolling Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

large scale lolling chairs - stoic carved dog heads at arm - beautiful evenly sun bleached tufted upholstery - original untouched patina on mahogany - extremely comfortable

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19th Century Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

Salem, Massachusetts Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair

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H 46.5 in W 22 in D 28 in

Salem, Massachusetts Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Federal ivory damask upholstered lolling chair with demilune crest above serpentine arms with incurved supports centering the trapezoidal seat frame raised on square tapered frontal ...

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1790s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

19th century Walnut Lolling Chair

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H 48 in W 27 in D 34 in

19th century Walnut Lolling Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Walnut Lolling Chair with new upholstery

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Walnut

Hepplewhite Mahogany Lolling Chair

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H 44 in W 27 in D 22 in

Hepplewhite Mahogany Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine Hepplewhite mahogany lolling chair, with serpentine crest and raking back with shaped arms and sloping arm rests above square tapering molded front legs and raking rear legs, co...

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Pine

An 18th. French lolling chair

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H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

An 18th. French lolling chair

Located in New York, NY

C16004 RGDL An 18th. French lolling chair. Solid balustre turned chestnut frame with chamfered arm rest supports.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Lolling Chair

Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850

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H 40 in W 26.25 in D 34 in

Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850 with Adjustable Ratchet Mechanism and Sliding Foot Rest.

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19th Century Indian Antique Lolling Chair

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Brass, Iron

Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair

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H 43 in W 25 in D 23 in

Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine hepplewhite inlaid mahogany lolling chair, with deeply shaped serpentine crest, molded and string inlaid arms and arm supports, above an upholstered seat raised on square taperi...

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19th Century American Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Pine, Birch

Tidewater Virginia Knuckle-Arm Lolling Chair

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H 43 in W 28 in

Tidewater Virginia Knuckle-Arm Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very rare serpentine crested and seated, open framed knuckle arm lolling chair in regional native woods. Forerunner to the "Martha Washington Chair"; on front casters.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut, Cherry

Two important Federal lolling chairs, one labeled by L Churchill

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H 41 in W 25 in D 24 in

Two important Federal lolling chairs, one labeled by L Churchill

Located in Sharon, MA

These important Federal lolling chairs were made by Lemuel Churchill in Boston, Massachusetts.

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19th Century American Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Ash

Chippendale Lolling Chair with String Inlay, Probably New Hampshire, circa 1780

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H 44.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

Chippendale Lolling Chair with String Inlay, Probably New Hampshire, circa 1780

Located in Providence, RI

Whereas, this lolling chair form is a recognized Federal style, this chair with its square Chippendale legs, is perhaps an early example.

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1780s American Chippendale Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Antique Federal Lolling Chair

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H 40.8 in W 22.4 in D 27.4 in

Antique Federal Lolling Chair

Located in New York City, NY

Federal style Martha Washington mahogany lolling armchair of typical form with tapered turned wood supports under undulating arm rests. Square legs with cross support. Newly upholste...

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

Portsmouth, N.H. Federal Period Lolling Chair

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H 44.5 in W 26 in

Portsmouth, N.H. Federal Period Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

A reverse serpentine crested lolling (arm) chair on casters, with mahogany arms, legs with fine string inlays, and stretchers.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, circa 1805

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H 44 in W 26.5 in D 24 in

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, circa 1805

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Alexandria, VA

Hepplewhite design with mahogany molded arms and tapered legs, H-stretcher. Newly upholstered in red damask.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, Circa 1780-1800

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H 45 in W 27 in D 23 in

Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, Circa 1780-1800

Located in Providence, RI

This chair is composed of a dark, dense cuban/island mahogany of the finest grade. It being an open armed armchair gives it a lightness and the rather tall back is a highly desirable...

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18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Mahogany Federal Lolling Chair, Boston or North Shore, circa 1800-1810

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H 42 in W 26 in D 22 in

Mahogany Federal Lolling Chair, Boston or North Shore, circa 1800-1810

Located in Providence, RI

This was a very popular form but few survive because of the somewhat open style of the arms. A good example of how these are used is illustrated in the attached views of rooms in the...

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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

Fabulous Mahogany Lion Library Chair

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H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in

Fabulous Mahogany Lion Library Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Handsome Mahogany Desk or Lolling Chair with Fantastic Lion Carved Arm Supports and Lion Paw Feet with Leather Seat.

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of circa 1900 Lolling Armchairs

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H 41 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair of circa 1900 Lolling Armchairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Striking and elegant are how these two circa 1900 walnut lolling chairs can be described. The walnut is restored to a soft deep rich finish.

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Early 1900s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

Antique Lounge Chair in Graffito Linen by Kelly Wearstler

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H 37 in W 27 in D 26 in

Antique Lounge Chair in Graffito Linen by Kelly Wearstler

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A good looking Renaissance style lolling chair of walnut dressed up well in Graffito linen by Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks.

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Tufted Leather Open Armchair

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H 36 in W 27 in D 35.5 in

Victorian Mahogany Tufted Leather Open Armchair

Located in St. Louis, MO

Wonderful Victorian mahogany tufted leather reading chair or lolling chair, the deep button tufting set within a molded frame, the padded arms on delightful turned supports; the deep...

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19th Century British Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Leather

18th Century George III Upholstered Armchair

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H 40.75 in W 23.88 in D 26.88 in

18th Century George III Upholstered Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

A well proportioned and comfortable George III upholstered mahogany arm chair, or lolling chair, English, the serpentine shaped back over an upholstered back, arms, and serpentine sh...

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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

American Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, MA or NH

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H 44 in W 26.5 in D 24 in

American Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, MA or NH

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, MA or NH An upholstered, string inlaid, mahogany Hepplewhite Loling/ Martha Washington Chair Massachusetts or New Hampshire, circa 1790-1810 Arm h...

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Early 19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of William IV Rosewood Bergeres, circa 1830

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H 39 in W 33 in D 31 in

Pair of William IV Rosewood Bergeres, circa 1830

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of fine English William IV period rosewood bergeres or “lolling chairs”, circa 1830, with beautifully carved frames, upholstered in a cream cotton upholstery with silver decor...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Side Tables Empire Style

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Pair of Side Tables Empire Style

Located in New Haven, CT

This Elegant Pair of solid bronze round Side Tables can grace the end of your sofa or go between lolling chairs. The three heads of Phoenix birds support the black granite top surrou...

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1920s French Empire Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique William IV Period Armchairs

$2,151 / set

H 33.86 in W 22.05 in D 24.02 in

Pair of Antique William IV Period Armchairs

Located in London, GB

An outstanding pair of antique William IV period armchairs. They were made in England, they date from around the 1830-40’s. They are of superb quality and are a lovely, compact size...

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1830s British William IV Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

19th Century Hand Carved Hepplewhite Armchair Desk Chair

$1,720Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 22 in D 24 in

19th Century Hand Carved Hepplewhite Armchair Desk Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant and graceful hand carved mid-19th century shield back Hepplewhite armchair. The dark mahogany frame is expertly carved all along the frame. The corners have rosettes with tap...

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19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair Of Period English Regency Armchairs C.1830

$3,850 / set

H 33.38 in W 21.75 in D 21.5 in

Pair Of Period English Regency Armchairs C.1830

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of English Regency Arm chairs, ebonized with parcel gilt accents. The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical central...

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cane

Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils

$2,650 / set

H 33 in W 26.88 in D 25 in

Pair Of Vintage Louis XVI Style Carved And Upholstered Fauteuils

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The pair of elegant fauteuils have low oval shaped backs and carved reeded and scrolled arm ends on tapering supports with fluted bases. The wide oval seats are raised on fluted tape...

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20th Century Louis XVI Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs

$3,244 / set

H 39.77 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in

Pair of Napoleon III High buttoned curved back armchairs

Located in Malton, GB

These are a lovely pair of large high back tub chairs. Napoleon III period with ebonised legs. Generous size and with the deep buttoned detail they are hugely decorative as well as c...

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Beech

Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting

$2,400 / set

H 31 in W 30.5 in D 30.25 in

Pair of Small Scale French Napoleon III Armchairs with Diamond Tufting

Located in Buchanan, NY

gently curved backs with diamond tufting. These lovely small scale French Napoleon III armchairs feature lovely turned legs, and gracefully curved arms. The classic “chapeau de gend...

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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of English Regency Serpentine Painted Arm Chairs. Circa 1815

$15,000

H 36 in W 21 in D 18 in

Pair of English Regency Serpentine Painted Arm Chairs. Circa 1815

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English Regency serpentine splat back hand painted arm chairs with floral ribbon, swags, tassels, and medallion motif. Pair has scrolled arms with painted floral medallions,...

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1810s English Regency Antique Lolling Chair

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Beech, Paint, Upholstery

Pair of French Upholstered Armchairs

$5,252 / set

H 37.01 in W 32.29 in D 36.23 in

Pair of French Upholstered Armchairs

Located in London, England

Pair of early 20th century French upholstered armchairs in beige fabric. Carved walnut show wood on cabriole legs. France circa 1910.

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Early 20th Century French Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

A pair of antique armchairs, Western Europe, around 1900.

$2,511 / set

H 50.4 in W 26.78 in D 25.6 in

A pair of antique armchairs, Western Europe, around 1900.

Located in Chorzów, PL

Antique armchairs from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries, Western Europe. Armchairs in very good condition, professionally renovated. The seat and backrest are covered with ne...

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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Dark Mahogany French Louis XV Fauteuills Armchairs

$1,400Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 42.25 in W 24.25 in D 24 in

Pair of Dark Mahogany French Louis XV Fauteuills Armchairs

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This elegant pair of French Louis XV style fauteuil armchairs embodies the refined craftsmanship and timeless allure of 19th-century France. Fashioned from rich, dark mahogany, these...

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1940s French Louis XV Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs, 1960s

$3,367 / set

H 35.04 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in

Pair of French Louis XV Style Armchairs, 1960s

Located in BÉTERA, ES

Elegant pair of French Louis XV style armchairs dating from the 1960s, featuring gracefully carved wooden frames, shaped cabriole legs, and comfortable upholstered seats and backs. ...

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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Vintage Upholstered Renaissance-Style Chair, circa 19th Century

$4,400Sale Price|20% Off

H 42 in W 23.5 in D 18 in

Vintage Upholstered Renaissance-Style Chair, circa 19th Century

Located in Napa, CA

Upholstered armchair with turned legs and nailhead trim, circa 19th century, with turned legs in Renaissance style. More recently upholstered in linen, please see images and inqui...

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19th Century Italian Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Linen, Wood

American Mahogany Serpentine Back Martha Washington Armchair, Circa 1790

$17,000

H 48.75 in W 28.5 in D 23 in

American Mahogany Serpentine Back Martha Washington Armchair, Circa 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany Martha Washington armchair with serpentine slant high back, reeded scrolled and squared arms, terminating on reeded squared curvature legs with connecting stretcher...

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1790s American American Colonial Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Muslin, Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of French Mahogany Bergere Chairs, Circa 1820

$15,000 / set

H 33 in W 22 in D 16.5 in

Pair of French Mahogany Bergere Chairs, Circa 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of French mahogany bergere chairs with scrolled back and arms, upholstered in white muslin, terminating on tapered squared legs with original brass casters. Circa 1820

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19th Century French Antique Lolling Chair

Rare Pair Of Early 18th Century Walnut & Upholstered Georgian Side Chairs

$9,562

H 37.75 in W 24 in D 26 in

Rare Pair Of Early 18th Century Walnut & Upholstered Georgian Side Chairs

Located in Bedfordshire, GB

An Extremely Rare Pair Of Early 18th Century George I Period Walnut And Upholstered Side Chairs, The Swept High Backs And Very Generous Seats With Recent Chenille Type Upholstery, Ra...

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1720s British George I Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

Pair Of Vintage Custom English Regency Style Armchairs #4

$2,295 / set

H 33.38 in W 21.75 in D 21.5 in

Pair Of Vintage Custom English Regency Style Armchairs #4

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of English Regency style armchairs, ebonized with parcel gilt accents. The chair with a distinctive back splat of an interlocking ring design on the back with a neo-classical ce...

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20th Century Regency Antique Lolling Chair

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Cane, Wood

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King Size Mahogany Plantation Poster Bed by Leighton Hall

$5,795 / item

H 85 in W 86 in D 92 in

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By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

This is a new traditional king size mahogany Plantation poster bed by Leighton Hall Furniture. It’s design was inspired by Caribbean poster beds from the Regency period and features ...

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$3,995 / item

H 87 in W 83 in D 90 in

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By Leighton Hall Furniture

Located in Suwanee, GA

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$3,196 / item

H 26.78 in Dm 55.91 in

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By Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli, Arteluce

Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence

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$2,663 / item

H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 16.54 in

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Located in London, GB

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2010s English Folk Art Antique Lolling Chair

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Wrought Iron

Tulip Contemporary Wall-Mounted Sculpture in White Plaster, Hannah Woodhouse

$2,458 / item

H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in

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By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Tulip wall-mounted sculpture, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired by nature and midcentury E...

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Antique English Flower Ceramic Cachepot

$684Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.88 in W 8.27 in D 7.88 in

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By Thomas Pratt

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

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Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.

$4,439

H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 37.8 in

Large Victorian Open Armchair by Maple & co.

By Maple & Co.

Located in London, GB

A large Victorian upholstered open armchair, stamped 'Maple & Co.' Newly upholstered in a hand dyed teal antique linen.

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$1,400 / item

H 6 in W 6 in D 7.75 in

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By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Inglewood, CA

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$901 / item

H 5.91 in Dm 5.52 in

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By Sofina Boutique Kitzbühel

Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol

Handblown crystal vase in blue with a country style easter design. Hand-carved by Bavarian glass artists . A rich garland of trees and flowers with rabitts all around. One rabbit sit...

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Art Deco Pendant Light by Jean Perzel, Mercury-Plated Bronze, 1930

$11,000

H 32.29 in Dm 27.56 in

Art Deco Pendant Light by Jean Perzel, Mercury-Plated Bronze, 1930

By Atelier Jean Perzel

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Art Deco pendant, mercury-plated bronze frame with satin-finished glass plate, designed by Jean Perzel (1892-1986). France, circa 1930.

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Lolling Chair

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$3,600

H 50 in W 31 in D 4 in

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Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL

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$462 / item

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$10,750

H 11 in W 212 in D 0.5 in

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Located in Kyoto, JP

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Located in Atlanta, GA

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Antique Lolling Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique lolling chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every antique lolling chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique lolling chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lolling chair, designed in the Georgian, Neoclassical or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Lolling Chair?

Prices for an antique lolling chair start at $715 and top out at $58,000 with the average selling for $4,275.

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.

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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.

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Questions About Antique Lolling Chair

What is a lolling chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A lolling chair refers to an upholstered chair with a high-back designed for the user to recline in a relaxed posture, known as “lolling”. The chair first started gaining popularity in the early 19th century. You can shop a collection of antique lolling chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an antique Bergère chair?
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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.
How do you tell if your rocking chair is an antique?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a dining chair is antique?
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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.
How do I find out what my antique chair is worth?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell how old an antique chair is?
1 Answer
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.
How much is an antique barber chair worth?
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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.
How much is my antique high chair worth?
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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.
What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
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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.

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