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French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair
French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair

French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair

Located in Reading, Berkshire

French Art Deco Cream EJ Ruhlmann Style Leather Swivelling Tub Desk Chair With Rail Swept Arm Supports. With A Cast Iron Mechanism & Four Tapered Legs With Brass Finishing Touches ...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Antique Brown Leather Tub Desk Chair With Studded Detailing
Art Deco Antique Brown Leather Tub Desk Chair With Studded Detailing

Art Deco Antique Brown Leather Tub Desk Chair With Studded Detailing

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Art Deco Design Dark Tan Leather Tub Chair With Piping Finishing Brass Tacks Beech Squared Legs A modern take on an art deco classic made in the UK Height: 73cm I Width: 83cm I Dept...

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Early 20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair
Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Empire Style Mahogany Library Tub Fauteuil de Bureau or Desk Chair

Located in Nashville, TN

Of generous proportions and presence . The front mounted with well cast bronze mounts (of some size and weight ). The top with French interpretations of the Greek Caryatids (very att...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Art. Deco Leather Tub Chair by Gunlocke c. 1940's
Art. Deco Leather Tub Chair by Gunlocke c. 1940's

Art. Deco Leather Tub Chair by Gunlocke c. 1940's

By Gunlocke

Located in New York, NY

Voguish Art Deco tub chair, made by Gunlocke, circa 1940's. The chair features a chic distressed green leather surface, it is structurally sound and sturdy, and in clean and ready to...

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Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

William IV Rosewood Caned Bergere Tub Chair With Rounded Horseshoe Back 1800´s
William IV Rosewood Caned Bergere Tub Chair With Rounded Horseshoe Back 1800´s

William IV Rosewood Caned Bergere Tub Chair With Rounded Horseshoe Back 1800´s

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Elegant William IV Rosewood Caned Bergere Tub Chair With Rounded Horseshoe Back 1800´s Unattributed to Gillows of Lancaster & London. A highly decorative early 19th century Engli...

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Antique 1820s British William IV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats
Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

Waring and Gillows, Ten Arts and Crafts Oak Tub Chairs with Shaped Solid Seats

By Waring & Gillow

Located in London, GB

Waring and Gillows. Ten Arts and Crafts oak tub chairs with shaped solid seats and striking semi-circular stretchers. Two armchairs have been dismantled, joints cleaned, re-glued, t...

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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Oak Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair 19th Century
Antique Victorian Oak Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair 19th Century

Antique Victorian Oak Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair 19th Century

Located in London, GB

An elegant Victorian carved oak button back desk chair, upholstered in maroon leather and raised on turned legs, Circa 1880 in date. Add this elegant and comfortable chair to your...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat
Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat

Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat

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H 35 in W 25 in D 24 in

Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat

Located in Potters Bar, Herts

It's the Classic tub shape with deep buttons. The actual design is modelled on the famous Captains chair which of course get\'s the name from the fact that this design was originally...

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1990s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Antique Georgian, circa 1810 Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Tub Chair Corner Carver
Antique Georgian, circa 1810 Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Tub Chair Corner Carver

Antique Georgian, circa 1810 Mahogany Office Elbow Desk Tub Chair Corner Carver

Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech

Antique Georgian, circa 1810 mahogany office desk corner tub elbow chair. Solid, heavy and strong with no loose joints.

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Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Corner Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

English Art Deco Fruitwood Tub/Desk Chair w/Leather Upholstery
English Art Deco Fruitwood Tub/Desk Chair w/Leather Upholstery

English Art Deco Fruitwood Tub/Desk Chair w/Leather Upholstery

Located in San Francisco, CA

A graceful English art deco fruitwood tub/desk chair with leather upholstery; the sloping u-shaped padded back surrounded by a fruitwood frame; above a deep, similarly shaped seat wi...

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Vintage 1930s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Art Deco Tub/ Desk Chair Reupholstered in Red Leather
Art Deco Tub/ Desk Chair Reupholstered in Red Leather

Art Deco Tub/ Desk Chair Reupholstered in Red Leather

Located in Forest Row, East Sussex

An Art Deco Tub Chair. Walnut veneered with solid walnut legs. Re-upholstered in red leather. Dimensions: H 80cm W 54cm D 46cm Seat H 46cm Origin: English Date: Circa 1935 ...

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Vintage 1930s English Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

19th Century, French Amboyna Empire Desk Writing Table and Tub Chair Set
19th Century, French Amboyna Empire Desk Writing Table and Tub Chair Set

19th Century, French Amboyna Empire Desk Writing Table and Tub Chair Set

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Included with this auction is a matching inlaid amboyna tub desk chair. Inlaid to the back rest, with ebonized detailing and ormolu mounts to complement the desk.

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Antique 1860s French Empire Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Walnut, Amboyna

Antique Victorian Oak & Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Oak & Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Oak & Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very comfortable, antique Victorian oak desk chair c.1880 in date. It is made of oak, has beautiful hand carved decoration and sumptuous tan leather upholstery. The c...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

19th Century Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French mahogany second empire "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, circa 1850 in date. It has a curved leather padded back and an upholstered leather seat. ...

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Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Donghia Cantilever Tub Chair
Donghia Cantilever Tub Chair

Donghia Cantilever Tub Chair

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H 33.5 in W 24.5 in D 27.5 in

Donghia Cantilever Tub Chair

By Donghia

Located in Houston, TX

Claret wine felt wool style upholstered chair with tub-shaped tight back and seat cantilevered on a polished chromed steel base.

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Late 20th Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Regency Carved Mahogany Tub Chair
Regency Carved Mahogany Tub Chair

Regency Carved Mahogany Tub Chair

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

Regency Carved Mahogany Tub Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Regency leather upholstered mahogany tub chair with boldly scrolled arm terminals and reeded sabre legs ending in casters.

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Antique 19th Century British Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Leather revolving library tub chair
Leather revolving library tub chair

Leather revolving library tub chair

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H 37.5 in W 25 in D 28.5 in

Leather revolving library tub chair

Located in Cheshire, GB

Revolving library tub chair, the burgundy leather upholstered back and circular deep buttoned seat upon a walnut base with squat cabriole supports united by turned stretchers. Dimens...

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Early 20th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Classic Mahogany "Tub" Chair Covered in Hide with Brass Nail Trim
Classic Mahogany "Tub" Chair Covered in Hide with Brass Nail Trim

Classic Mahogany "Tub" Chair Covered in Hide with Brass Nail Trim

Located in North Salem, NY

This classic Mahogany "Tub" chair sits very comfortably in the library, den or office. The moulded show-wood frame provides an air of importance. Currently covered in a regal blue hi...

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Antique 18th Century North American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass

George III Mahogany Tub Bergere
George III Mahogany Tub Bergere

George III Mahogany Tub Bergere

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H 33 in W 23.75 in D 20 in

George III Mahogany Tub Bergere

Located in Kittery Point, ME

The padded curved back and seat raised on square tapering fluted front legs with spade feet and splayed back legs.

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Chair Tub Chair c.1880
Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Chair Tub Chair c.1880

Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Chair Tub Chair c.1880

Located in London, GB

This is a very comfortable, antique Victorian desk chair c.1880 in date. It is made of walnut, has beautiful hand carved decoration and fabulous sage green sumptuous leatherette ...

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Antique 1880s British Chairs

Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair

Captain's Swivel Desk Chair

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H 89 in W 62 in D 60 in

Captain's Swivel Desk Chair

Located in Crawley, GB

Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back desk chair, upholstered in buttoned claret leather, in good condition!

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Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Louis XVI Style Grey-Painted Tub-Back Bergere

A Louis XVI Style Grey-Painted Tub-Back Bergere

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A Louis XVI Style Grey-Painted Tub-Back Bergere or Desk Chair, Featuring a Rotating Seat and Black Textured Silk Diamond-Pattern Upholstery Seat Height 17.1/2'' Arm Height 27.1/2''

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Antique 19th Century French Bergere Chairs

Antique Victorian Oak & Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair 19th Century
Antique Victorian Oak & Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair 19th Century

Antique Victorian Oak & Leather Desk Chair Tub Chair 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a very comfortable, antique Victorian oak desk chair c.1880 in date. It is made of oak, has beautiful hand carved decoration and sumptuous tan leather upholstery. The...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique Victorian Walnut Gold Velvet Desk Chair Tub Chair, 19th Century
Antique Victorian Walnut Gold Velvet Desk Chair Tub Chair, 19th Century

Antique Victorian Walnut Gold Velvet Desk Chair Tub Chair, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

An elegant Victorian walnut and gold velvet upholstered desk chair circa 1880 in date. This comfortable chair features a padded crest shaped back-rail on a turned spindle gallery...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair
19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

19th Century Pair Second Empire Mahogany Tub Arm Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

This is a fabulous pair of antique French Second Empire mahogany and ormolu mounted armchairs, circa 1880 in date. The mahogany is beautiful in colour and has been embellished with...

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Antique 1880s French Empire Armchairs

Materials

Ormolu

19th Century Early Victorian Mahogany Tub Chair
19th Century Early Victorian Mahogany Tub Chair

19th Century Early Victorian Mahogany Tub Chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

A FINE EXAMPLE OF AN EARLY VICTORIAN TUB CHAIR, IDEAL FOR A DESK CHAIR, RICHLY UPHOLSTERED IN AN TASTEFUL FLORAL FABRIC.

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Antique 19th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

A Fine Classical Mahogany Desk Chair
A Fine Classical Mahogany Desk Chair

A Fine Classical Mahogany Desk Chair

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H 32 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

A Fine Classical Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

An American Empire mahogany tub back desk chair with leather upholstery. 19th century.

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Antique 19th Century American Empire Armchairs

Art Deco Mahogany and Leather Armchair
Art Deco Mahogany and Leather Armchair

Art Deco Mahogany and Leather Armchair

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H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.87 in

Art Deco Mahogany and Leather Armchair

Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB

A beautiful and elegant original Art Deco tub armchair or desk chair in mahogany and green leather.

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Early 20th Century British Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820
Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820

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H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 25.2 in

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair, circa 1820

Located in London, GB

This is a spectacular Empire mahogany tub back desk chair, circa 1820 in date. This comfortable desk chair is made of solid mahogany and has beautiful curved spiral scroll arms, w...

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Antique 1820s French Armchairs

Late Victorian Mahogany Tub Desk Chair in the Chippendale Style
Late Victorian Mahogany Tub Desk Chair in the Chippendale Style

Late Victorian Mahogany Tub Desk Chair in the Chippendale Style

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A late Victorian mahogany tub desk chair in the Chippendale style, the fully upholstered shaped back curving down to scrolling arms, with acanthus leaves carved along the seat rail a...

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Antique Early 1900s English Victorian Chairs

Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Chair Tub Chair, circa 1870
Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Chair Tub Chair, circa 1870

Antique Victorian Walnut Desk Chair Tub Chair, circa 1870

Located in London, GB

This is a very comfortable antique Victorian desk chair circa 1870 in date. It is made of solid walnut, has beautiful hand carved decoration and fabulous sage green sumptuous butt...

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century
Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

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H 29.14 in W 24.02 in D 20.48 in

Antique Empire Tub Arm Desk Chair 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a beautiful antique French mahogany Empire "fauteuil du bureau", desk chair, Circa 1850 in date. It has a curved back and an upholstered leather seat. The mahogany is bea...

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Antique 1850s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

19th Century Victorian Walnut Tub Desk Armchair
19th Century Victorian Walnut Tub Desk Armchair

19th Century Victorian Walnut Tub Desk Armchair

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H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 24.41 in

19th Century Victorian Walnut Tub Desk Armchair

Located in London, GB

This is a very elegant antique Victorian solid walnut desk armchair, circa 1860 in date. With button back leather upholstery and standing on ring turned baluster front legs and spla...

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Antique 1860s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Biedermeier Tub Chair in Fruitwood, circa 1830
Biedermeier Tub Chair in Fruitwood, circa 1830

Biedermeier Tub Chair in Fruitwood, circa 1830

Located in Atlanta, GA

The Biedermeier chair in checkered upholstery with tub back, ebonized painted detail to arms and tapered legs.  

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Antique 19th Century German Biedermeier Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Louis XVI Style Rotating Desk Chair Upholstered in Green Leather
Louis XVI Style Rotating Desk Chair Upholstered in Green Leather

Louis XVI Style Rotating Desk Chair Upholstered in Green Leather

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

A Louis XVI Style Gilt and Ebonised Carved Rotating Desk Chair Upholstered in Green Leather. Of tub form this comfortable rotating desk chair is finely carved with flowers and fol...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ormolu

English George III Period Mahogany Library Tub Chair
English George III Period Mahogany Library Tub Chair

English George III Period Mahogany Library Tub Chair

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H 32.68 in W 24.02 in D 23.23 in

English George III Period Mahogany Library Tub Chair

Located in Lymington, GB

An English George III period mahogany library tub chair, circa 1790. This elegant tub, library (or desk) chair has a show-wood frame of good rich color and patination.

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Antique 1790s English George II Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair Desk Chair, 19th Century
Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair Desk Chair, 19th Century

Antique Empire Mahogany Armchair Desk Chair, 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a spectacular Empire tub back desk chair, circa 1820 in date. This comfortable desk chair is made of solid mahogany and has beautiful curved spiral scroll arms, with a sol...

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Antique 1820s Empire Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mahogany Tub Desk Chair
Mahogany Tub Desk Chair

Mahogany Tub Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Tub Desk Chair with Brass Ram’s Heads c.1860

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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

French Empire Style Mahogany Tub Desk Chair, circa 1880
French Empire Style Mahogany Tub Desk Chair, circa 1880

French Empire Style Mahogany Tub Desk Chair, circa 1880

Located in London, GB

A very fine French Empire style mahogany tub desk chair, model of Jacob, circa 1880. The curved back terminating in beautifully carved lion's heads above a green leather seat, on rin...

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Antique 19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair
Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair

Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair

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H 30.71 in W 23.23 in D 21.26 in

Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

French Louis Philippe Mahogany “Tub” Desk Chair with Fluted Front Legs, tapering back legs and carved scroll armrests c.1850.

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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Vintage Rosewood & Leather Desk / Tub Chair
Vintage Rosewood & Leather Desk / Tub Chair

Vintage Rosewood & Leather Desk / Tub Chair

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H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 20.87 in

Vintage Rosewood & Leather Desk / Tub Chair

Located in Ely, GB

A Good Quality Rosewood & leather chair, circa 1980s. Originally purchased from Harrods in London from new in the 1980s, the chair is super comfortable with black leather upholste...

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Vintage 1980s British Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Empire Revival Mahogany Tub Shaped Desk Chair
Empire Revival Mahogany Tub Shaped Desk Chair

Empire Revival Mahogany Tub Shaped Desk Chair

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 22.5 in

Empire Revival Mahogany Tub Shaped Desk Chair

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Empire revival mahogany tub shaped desk chair We are pleased to be able to offer for sale, this superb desk chair made in fine mahogany, and with a antiqued red leather overstuffed ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

French Mahogany Tub Shaped Desk Chair With Lions Head Armrests
French Mahogany Tub Shaped Desk Chair With Lions Head Armrests

French Mahogany Tub Shaped Desk Chair With Lions Head Armrests

Located in London, GB

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Tub Shaped Desk Chair. The curved back terminating in lions head arm rests above a sprung, green leather seat on carved front legs with paw feet.

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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

A Late George IV Tub-Back Desk Chair Upholstered in Leather
A Late George IV Tub-Back Desk Chair Upholstered in Leather

A Late George IV Tub-Back Desk Chair Upholstered in Leather

Located in Long Island City, NY

The scrolled tub back on scrolled foliate carved brackets centering molded stiles joined by two horizontal supports on a upholstered seat raised on turned and reeded front legs and o...

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Antique 19th Century British Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Empire Style Mahogany and Leather Tub Shaped Desk Library Chair, circa 1920
Empire Style Mahogany and Leather Tub Shaped Desk Library Chair, circa 1920

Empire Style Mahogany and Leather Tub Shaped Desk Library Chair, circa 1920

Located in Salisbury, Wiltshire

Mahogany tub shaped desk chair This mahogany tub shaped desk chair was made circa 1920.

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Vintage 1920s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs
Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs

Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs

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H 30.25 in W 20.5 in D 23.5 in

Antique Pair of Lions Head Tub Chairs

Located in Richmond, London

An unusual pair of early 19th century gondola chairs in mahogany. Possibly Irish, circa 1835–40. Why we like them  A rare and unusual design. The monopodia legs adorned with lion's ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair

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H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Desk Chair. The tub back with scrolling armrests terminating in Dolphins, over a later black leather seat.

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Antique 19th Century French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

French Mahogany Louis Philippe Desk Chair, circa 1850
French Mahogany Louis Philippe Desk Chair, circa 1850

French Mahogany Louis Philippe Desk Chair, circa 1850

Located in London, GB

French Louis Philippe mahogany tub back desk chair, the seat traditionally re-upholstered in tan leather with studs.

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Antique 1850s French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Tub Back Desk Chair, circa 1860
French Louis Philippe Mahogany Tub Back Desk Chair, circa 1860

French Louis Philippe Mahogany Tub Back Desk Chair, circa 1860

Located in London, GB

An extremely elegant and finely carved French Louis Philippe mahogany tub back desk chair, circa 1860. The curved outscrolled back rail with wonderful downswept arms above an uphols...

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Antique 1860s French Louis Philippe Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

French Mahogany Desk Chair
French Mahogany Desk Chair

French Mahogany Desk Chair

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H 31.5 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in

French Mahogany Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

French Empire Mahogany Tub Back Desk Chair with Lion’s Head Armrests c.1810 Seat Height: 19 inches

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

French Empire Mahogany Desk Chair with Lions Head Armrests c.1810
French Empire Mahogany Desk Chair with Lions Head Armrests c.1810

French Empire Mahogany Desk Chair with Lions Head Armrests c.1810

Located in London, GB

A very fine French Empire mahogany tub back desk chair c.1810. The curved back terminating in beautifully carved lion's heads above a tan coloured velvet seat, on square tapering sa...

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Antique 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Good George IV Rosewood Library or Desk Chair
Good George IV Rosewood Library or Desk Chair

Good George IV Rosewood Library or Desk Chair

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

A good George IV rosewood library/desk chair; the tub shaped back with roll-over show wood frame leading to bold lapet carved scroll terminals, raised on swept arm supports with acan...

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Antique 1830s English Bergere Chairs

Mid-Victorian Carved Oak Tub Shaped Desk Chair
Mid-Victorian Carved Oak Tub Shaped Desk Chair

Mid-Victorian Carved Oak Tub Shaped Desk Chair

Located in London, west Sussex

This superb and very handsome mid-Victorian oak tub shaped desk chair is decorated with detailed carvings of scrolls around the entire front of the chair and finished with a lion’s h...

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Antique Late 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

English William IV Desk Arm Chair
English William IV Desk Arm Chair

English William IV Desk Arm Chair

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H 28 in W 25 in D 23.5 in

English William IV Desk Arm Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

William IV mahogany tub-shaped desk arm chair with carved open work splats, serpentine-shaped seat, carved hand rests; carved, turned and fluted bulbous legs with Tudor rose design e...

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Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Regency Gillows Carved Tub Bergere Desk Library Chair
Early 19th Century English Regency Gillows Carved Tub Bergere Desk Library Chair

Early 19th Century English Regency Gillows Carved Tub Bergere Desk Library Chair

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in Richmond, London

A fine Regency period desk or library chair, attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London, English, circa 1820 The foliate and scroll-carved curved toprail, flanked by shaped ...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Greek Revival Office Chairs and Desk ...

Materials

Cane, Beech

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Traditional Nailhead Brown Leather Armchair

$1,800

H 33 in W 28 in D 27 in

Traditional Nailhead Brown Leather Armchair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

We are pleased to present this wonderfully aged brown leather armchair. There are no cracks or rips on this chair, just tasteful patina that is impossible to replicate. Wonderful r...

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19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

19th C. French Empire Mahogany Desk Armchair with Scroll Arms and Leather Seat

Located in Dallas, TX

This elegant 19th-century French Empire desk chair, carved circa 1870, features a sculptural mahogany frame with a rich, warm patina and classic neoclassical lines. The barrel-form b...

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Late 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair

Late 19th Century French Empire Style Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

Sourced in Provence, France, this late 19th-century French Empire style desk chair is crafted in mahogany and distinguished by its elegant barrel-back silhouette. The curved back flo...

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Antique 1880s French Empire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

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Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jules Leleu, Beech, Revived Polish, France, 1930s
Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jules Leleu, Beech, Revived Polish, France, 1930s

Restored Art Deco Armchair, by Jules Leleu, Beech, Revived Polish, France, 1930s

By Jules Leleu

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

This elegant Art Deco armchair originates from France from the 1930s and is attributed to the influential designer Jules Leleu. It embodies the French sophistication and charm of the...

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Antique French Empire Revival Mahogany & Ormolu Mounted Armchair 19th Century

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Located in London, GB

This is a fine antique French Empire Revival ormolu mounted mahogany armchair, Circa 1880 in date. The bow-shaped chair features superb ormolu decoration including anthemion, rosett...

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Antique 1880s Empire Revival Armchairs

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Mahogany

Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair
Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair

Neoclassical Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Desk Armchair

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

An unusual North European mahogany desk armchair with original brass castors. Fully carved armrests with eagle heads, the design probably by a designer from Berlin or Copenhagen (e.g...

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Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair
Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair

$1,137

H 40.56 in W 32.29 in D 37.41 in

Vintage Dutch Cognac Colored Leather Club Chair

Located in Nijmegen, NL

This cognac-colored leather club chair comes from the Netherlands. It is upholstered with cognac-colored leather and features metal rivets and wooden legs. The chair shows age and we...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Louis Philippe Desk Armchair or Fauteuil de Bureau of Leather and Turned Walnut
Louis Philippe Desk Armchair or Fauteuil de Bureau of Leather and Turned Walnut

Louis Philippe Desk Armchair or Fauteuil de Bureau of Leather and Turned Walnut

Located in Austin, TX

A fine French desk chair (fauteuil de bureau) from 19th century, featuring a frame crafted from walnut displaying the understated elegance and functional form typical of the Louis P...

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Antique 19th Century French Louis Philippe Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Walnut

Empire Style Walnut Tub Chair in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter
Empire Style Walnut Tub Chair in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter

Empire Style Walnut Tub Chair in the Manner of Jacob Desmalter

Located in Montreal, QC

Empire Style Walnut Bergere Chair in the manner of Jacob Desmelter with nicely carved rams head resting on articulated hoof feet.

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Mid Century Modern French Leather Club Chair, C. 1950.
Mid Century Modern French Leather Club Chair, C. 1950.

Mid Century Modern French Leather Club Chair, C. 1950.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful chair upholstered in rich cognac leather with a button-tufted back, rolled crest rail, sweeping arms resting and thick seat raised on natural wood splay legs. The sculptu...

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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu
Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu

$5,800

H 32.09 in W 23.23 in D 24.22 in

Fine French Art Deco Mahogany Armchair by Jules Leleu

By Jules Leleu

Located in Long Island City, NY

Jules Leleu: A fine French Art Deco mahogany bridge armchair with bronze sabots.

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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

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$2,254

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Tub Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tub desk chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A tub desk chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the tub desk chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right tub desk chair, those designed in Empire, Victorian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tub desk chair over the years, but those crafted by Donghia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Tub Desk Chair?

The average selling price for a tub desk chair at 1stDibs is $3,450, while they’re typically $1,079 on the low end and $13,661 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Tub Desk Chair

  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There is no official record of when tub chairs were first invented, but one of the first recorded ones was used by King Louis XV of France. It is estimated that tub chairs have been around for over 250 years. Browse a selection of comfortable tub chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Tub chairs are usually called bucket chairs in the U.S. The upholstered chair design includes a curved back attached to sloping arms, a boxy seat cushion and square wood legs. You can find a variety of tub chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.