Antique Georgian-style English Reading Chair or “Cockfighting Chair”
Located in San Francisco, CA
Betting that you’ve not seen one of these before, this distinctive piece of furniture is an iconic English Reading Chair (also historically referred to as a "Cockfighting Chair" or l...
Brass
English Queen Anne Oak and Leather Reading Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
English Queen Anne-style (19th Century) oak reading chair with brown leather upholstery and collapsible shelf.
Leather, Oak
A Pair of Drawing Room Armchairs, in the Napoleonic Second Empire Tradition
Located in London, GB
An established model from our current production by Susan Osbourne, this small-scale pair of library armchairs is made in the Georgian and Regency tradition, drawing on early 19th-ce...
Burlap, Cotton, Jacquard, Upholstery, Hardwood, Beech, Walnut
Susan Osbourne Drawing Room Armchair, in the Napoleonic Second Empire Tradition
Located in London, GB
An established model from our current production by Susan Osbourne, this small-scale library armchair is made in the Georgian and Regency tradition, drawing on early 19th-century Eng...
Burlap, Cotton, Jacquard, Linen, Upholstery, Hardwood, Beech, Walnut
James Shoolbred Victorian Antique Cane & Birch Low Library Chair On Castors
By James Shoolbred
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Height: 90cm I Width: 45.5cm I Depth: 52cm Height to seat: 33.5cm A beautifully proportioned antique English library or reading chair, featuring an imposing tall caned back, richly...
Brass
Early 19th Century English Library Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
Rare early 19th Century English reupholstered library reading chair with adjustable book support.
Brass
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.
19th Century English Reading Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A 19th century English Georgian leather reading chair. Dating to the late-Georgian period, this reading chair finds its origins in England.
Wood, Leather
English Cock Fighting Chair in Red Leather with Reading Flap
Located in Charlottesville, VA
An English cock fighting chair, also referred to as a reading chair, the low mahogany frame designed to be sat astride, with a curved horseshoe crest rail padded and covered in deep ...
Brass
An English Cockfighting or Reading Chair
Located in NYC, NY
A fine English cockfighting chair reupholstered in saddle leather.
Leather, Upholstery
Sold
H 38.19 in W 33.86 in D 34.26 in
Mid 20th Century English Leather Reading Chair with a Metamorphic Armrest
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual reading chair upholstered in beige leather. What sets this particular chair apart from the rest is a very unusual mechanism hidden within the left armrest of the chair...
Leather
An English William IV Leather Reading Chair
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840 A William IV leather library chair with curved back and circular seat, with buttoned seat and back, all supported on turned baluster legs terminating in brass ca...
Leather, Wood
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 on the arms.
Walnut
Sold
H 29.93 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Early Victorian Bow Back Armchair, English Walnut Reading Chair, circa 1840
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a comfortable early Victorian bow back armchair, an English walnut reading chair dating to circa 1840.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 34 in W 23.5 in D 24.75 in
English Vernacular Reading Chair or Armchair of Mahogany from the Georgian Era
Located in Austin, TX
A fine period Georgian vernacular reading chair from England, circa 1820, featuring an elegant frame with a comfortable upholstered seat. The horizontal slats to the back are unite...
Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
Sold
H 31.11 in W 35.04 in D 38.59 in
Nice Edwardian English Club Armchair Solid Oak Frame Great Library Reading Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely and very comfortable gentleman’s club armchair with stamped inside back leg A very good looking and well made club armchair, stamped...
Upholstery, Oak
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather
Located in Buffalo, NY
An English Cockfighting, Reading or Desk Chair.. Green Leather,,
Brass
Ralph Lauren Plaid English Library Reading Lounge Chair w Arm Covers
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a Ralph Lauren plaid library reading armchair with arm covers Approximate measurements in inches 38"...
Cotton
Sold
H 42.92 in W 25.6 in D 30.71 in
Four Victorian Libertys London Oak with Hera Upholstery Dining Chairs Carved
By Liberty of London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely set of four Liberty's London Hera upholstered English oak Library reading armchairs A nice traditional pair of English Library readi...
Upholstery, Oak
ENGLISH READING CHAIR
Located in Atlanta, GA
ENGLISH READING CHAIR OUR INVENTORY NUMBER #08-CH-076 AN ATLANTA RESOURCE FOR FINE ANTIQUES
Low English Reading Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beautiful low english reading chair.
Linen, Wood
Pair of Leather English Reading Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of English reading chairs with grey leather and brass nailhead trim in an ebony finish, circa 20th century.
Metal
Sold
H 32 in W 39.5 in D 33 in
George Smith Style English Reading Chair, Custom Upholstered in Bennison Linen
By George Smith
Located in Stamford, CT
George Smith style custom English rolled arm sofa, three-seat, generous proportions, deep seated and extremely comfortable, with down cushion, button tufted back, and pleated dressma...
Linen
Reading Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
Magnificent English reading chair with tufted brown leather.
Reading chair 19th Century.
Located in Vancouver, BC
English 'reading-chair' . Back to front chair to be sat on in reverse or facing front.
Mahogany
19th Century English Arts & Crafts Wingback Reading Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
English Oak Reading Chair with Inlaid Detail. Original Finish.
Oak, Upholstery
English Fireside Reading Lounge
Located in Woodbury, CT
Of late William IV origin, with copious front leg and arm support turnings with a black lacquered old finish; a low and very comfortable library armchair. Likely intended for firesid...
English Country House Victorian Red Leather Library Reading Chair
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
Victorian leather reading chair This Victorian leather reading chair was made circa 1860.
Leather
English William IV Mahogany Buttoned Leather Reading Chair, 19th Century
Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire
19th century button back leather reading easy chair This 19th century. Button back leather reading easy chair was made circa 1835. It stands on lovely fluted and turned front legs ...
Mahogany
19th Century English Library Reading Chair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
A good quality, 19th century English reading armchair, having been recently reupholstered by us, retaining the original adjustable reading brass arm, that can be taken out. Measurem...
Upholstery, Wood
Upholstered library chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We carry a selection of French and English library and reading chairs in remains of their original upholstery, ready for your own fabric.
Upholstery
Victorian Armchairs in Orignal Upholstery
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
We carry a selection of French and English library and reading chairs in remains of their original upholstery, ready for your own fabric.
Upholstery
Antique Rolled Arm English Reading Chair, Silk Velvet Upholstery
Located in Stamford, CT
Stunning European reading chair with rare back leg design, as a point of contrast from the front. Finished in the most stunning persimmon colored silk velvet, from Scalamndre, and re...
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 38 in W 28 in D 38.5 in
Edwardian English Mahogany Library Chair with a Leather Seat England, circa 1900
Located in San Francisco, CA
We love the large-scale of this English library / reading chair made about the turn of the last century.
Metal
Leather Upholstered Buttoned Back Armchair
Located in Benington, Herts
A quality leather upholstered buttoned back armchair. This well-proportioned armchair has been upholstered in a hand-dyed leather Hyde. The unique design is a one-off and very comfo...
Leather
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...
Fabric, Wood
$6,863
H 30.52 in W 27.37 in D 39.38 in
Original Howard Era Deep Seated Armchair, William Birch, England, 19th Century
By William Birch, Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A Howard & Sons era armchair, produced by William Birch, England, 19th Century. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Newly upholstered in premium, pure Alpaca. Fast ...
Wood, Feathers, Alpaca
19th century John Taylor & Sons Country house armchair
By John Taylor
Located in Batley, GB
A 19th century country house armchair by John Taylor & Sons of Edinburgh. Raised on walnut legs and the original casters. Structurally in good solid order with tight joints and int...
Walnut
Original Howard and Sons Armchair, England, 19th Century
By Howard & Sons Ltd
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An original Howard & Sons armchair, England, 19th Century. The chair retaines it’s original upholstery and H & S monogram ticking. Stamped to the back leg. Structurally sound. Re...
Wood, Feathers
$1,260
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
Antique Armchairs Reupholsted Chauffeuse Napoleon III French late 19th Centuty
Located in Labrit, Landes
Chauffeuse little armchair French of the Napoleon III period circa 1880. The feets are in wood, the fauteuil has been recently reupholstered and recovered. Antique, 19th century. Sol...
Upholstery, Beech
Antique 19th Century English Leather Library Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique 19th century English library armchair. Solid mahogany framework w/ contoured back, curved front, prominently carved open scrolled arms, classic ring turned front legs ending ...
Brass
$679
H 36.23 in W 30.71 in D 24.81 in
Antique 19th Century Napoleon III Armchair Upholstered in Neutral Fabric
Located in London, London
An elegant upholstered armchair with a gently curved, enveloping form, likely dating to the 19th century. The chair features a high, softly shaped back that flows into rounded arms,...
Fabric
$2,265
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 32.29 in
19th century English upholstered buttoned back armchair in french linen
Located in London, GB
Circa C19th upholstered English armchair with turned legs and ceramic castors. This understated buttoned back armchair has been upholstered in a slightly coarse off white vintage fre...
Ceramic, Linen
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair, circa 1820
Located in London, GB
Antique English Regency Wing Armchair circa 1820 Good example in excellent condition commensurate of age. Fabric will require replacing. Standing on mahogany faux bamboo legs termin...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Armchair, Circa 1910
Located in Atlanta, GA
Elegant French armchair dating to the early 20th century, circa 1910. This handsome chair features a generously proportioned silhouette with gracefully shaped arms, a high back, and ...
Wood
$3,800 / set
H 41 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair 19th Century Louis XV Style Country French Open Armchairs or Fauteuils
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
This pair of carved fruitwood French provincial open arm chairs are of generous proportion, and feature cabriole legs, and carved crest rails. The upholstery shows signs of wear.
Fruitwood
Pair Of Custom Upholstered Wide Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of custom upholstered wide barrel back armchairs with serpentine front, manchettes and resting on fluted cabriole legs. The chairs covered with custom plaid fabric, double pipin...
Fabric, Polyester, Wood
Pair of Louis XVI style armchairs, Napoleon III era, France
Located in Valladolid, ES
An exquisite pair of Louis XVI style armchairs, made during the Napoleon III era (1852-1870) in France. They feature a simple, richly carved wooden frame and are upholstered in taupe...
Velvet, Wood
$2,295 / set
H 33.38 in W 21.75 in D 21.5 in
Pair Of Custom Vintage English Regency Style Armchairs #2
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...
Other
Georgian Leather Armchair, Mahogany Base, English Design, 1920
Located in Nijlen, BE
A beautiful Georgian style English armchair in leather. The leather has a beautiful patina and shows no damage, character from use. This chair can have a wonderful place at a desk. ...
Leather, Mahogany
$4,510 / item
H 48 in W 64.38 in D 86.63 in
Queen Hale Navy Painted Maple Cannonball Four Poster Bed with Flat Headboard
Located in Tiverton, RI
The Classic cannonball bed features the favorite round ball top bed posts with a merry cut-out flat headboard. This timeless Classic is perfect for guest rooms and children's rooms. ...
Wood
$1,800 / item
H 22.38 in W 68.89 in D 27.55 in
Vintage French Style Wrought Iron Chaise Longue with Cushion
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage French style wrought iron chaise longue with cushion The wrought iron patio or porch garden chaise longue has two wheels for easy moveability and four positions for the ba...
Wrought Iron
19th Century Italian Carved Marble Column Capital
Located in Austin, TX
A stately and well carved marble Corinthian column capital, 19th century, Italy. Presented and displayed inverted, with a typical decorative motif of acanthus and volute. Perfect f...
Marble
$14,000 / item
H 18 in Dm 36 in L 18 in
Pair of Midcentury Parchment Light Fixtures. Sold Individually
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1960's Italian Modernist parchment light fixtures with 6 interior Edison lights. Priced and Sold individually. Measurements: Drop: 18" Diameter: 36"
Metal
$9,337
H 34.26 in W 35.44 in D 32.68 in
Wonderful Art Deco Lounge Chair in Velvet and Inlaid Wood 1930s
Located in Meer, VAN
A wonderful art deco lounge chair in dark brown / purple velvet and inlaid wood. The low countries, 1930s. The chair features majestic proportions and a very nice stance, combined w...
Velvet, Wood
$9,500
H 30.25 in W 37.5 in D 19.25 in
Restored Swedish Gustavian Commodes, Painted Pinewood, Circa 1920-1940
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully restored pair of early to mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian commodes, meticulously hand-crafted in painted Pinewood. These refined Scandinavian chests are characterist...
Pine
Vintage Solid Brass Hanging Lantern - Patinated Teal Finish
Located in Delray Beach, FL
timeless elegance of solid brass hanging lantern. Perfect for enhancing your entryway, porch, patio, or even an interior space, this unique lighting fixture offers charm and remar...
Brass
Pair of Howard & sons sofas
By Howard and Sons
Located in Stroud, GB
Pair of rare deco “Bruton” model sofas by Howard and sons covered in salmon H&S monogrammed organic cotton ticking with duck feather and down cushions and stamped castors. Dimension...
Hardwood
Sold|$7,200
H 28.35 in W 37.8 in D 36.23 in
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, Black Leather, 1972
By Percival Lafer
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Percival Lafer “MP-41” Armchair for Lafer MP, wood and black leather, Brazil, 1972 The “MP-41” armchair by Percival Lafer embraces fluidity with a structure that appears weightless ...
Leather, Wood
$2,062
H 28.35 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
French Lounge Chair With Sheep Leather And Velvet In The Manner Of Louis Chambry
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Elegant early 20th century French lounge chair, executed in the spirit of Louis Chambry, combining sculptural form with rich, tactile materials. The chair is upholstered in original...
Leather, Velvet, Oak, Pine
$25,950
H 32.29 in W 80.71 in D 35.44 in
19th Century Pair of Antique Sofas in the Manner of Howard and Sons
Located in Miami, FL
This sofas have high sides and back which is cosy in front of a fire or anywhere. The high sides are sprung and have built in down cushions. This makes them supremely comfortable if ...
Fabric, Walnut
Art Deco Wardrobe Armoire Cabinet, Circa 1940's France
Located in North York, ON
This stunning Art Deco wardrobe armoire, made in France circa 1940s, is crafted from rich Macassar wood and finished in a polished high-gloss that highlights its luxurious grain. Bol...
Brass
$3,360Sale Price|20% Off
H 37 in W 34 in D 27 in
Figural Full Body Carved Teak Lioness Hunting Lodge Club Chair
By Judy Kensley McKie, Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This spectacular hand carved teak lioness club chair is front-cover-magazine-worthy and can add a bit of the unexpected to any style of room. The color is a deep reddish brown that m...
Teak
A French Louis XV style carved and painted daybed C 1900.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This fantastic painted and upholstered bed is carved on all sides with foliate, urn and scrolled motifs. The head and footboard are topped by carved finials and all supported by four...
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Mario Papperzini Lattice Garden Dining Armchairs
By Mario Papperzini
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rare iconic set of six mid-century modern Italian patio and garden dining armchairs designed by Mario Papperzini. The large chairs feature an iron frame with a strap lattice back in ...
Iron
$3,786
H 32.68 in W 31.5 in D 31.89 in
French Napoleon III Crapaud Armchair in Red and White Ticking Stripe, Circa 1860
Located in London, GB
A late 19th-century French Napoleon III crapaud armchair, circa 1870. The beechwood frame is traditionally constructed with sound hand-joinery and retains its excellent, original lo...
Iron
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