Antique Reclining Library Chair
1860s Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1830s English Victorian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1830s English Victorian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Wool, Linen
19th Century English William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Bronze
Early 20th Century British Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Library Chair
Fabric, Oak
1860s English High Victorian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1830s English William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1830s British William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Hardwood
1830s French Louis XIV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Metal, Brass
1890s Post-Impressionist Antique Reclining Library Chair
Oil, Board
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20th Century Modern Antique Reclining Library Chair
Metal
Early 2000s British Antique Reclining Library Chair
Damask
2010s British Scandinavian Modern Antique Reclining Library Chair
Sheepskin, Beech
19th Century English Victorian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1880s English Victorian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Velvet
17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Reclining Library Chair
Spruce
Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Other
Late 19th Century English Country Antique Reclining Library Chair
Upholstery, Beech, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century English Antique Reclining Library Chair
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Reclining Library Chair
Maple
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Hardwood
Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Yew
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Reclining Library Chair
Steel
2010s American Antique Reclining Library Chair
Upholstery
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
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Mid-19th Century Dutch Antique Reclining Library Chair
1830s English William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
Early 19th Century British William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
1830s English William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Mahogany
19th Century William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Mahogany
19th Century English Antique Reclining Library Chair
Late 19th Century English Edwardian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Library Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century English William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Library Chair
Faux Leather, Oak
Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Upholstery, Oak
1860s British Victorian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Leather, Oak
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Reclining Library Chair
Walnut
Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Reclining Library Chair
Pastel, Board
1890s Impressionist Antique Reclining Library Chair
Oil, Board
Early 1900s Unknown Campaign Antique Reclining Library Chair
Metal
19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Reclining Library Chair
Wrought Iron
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Reclining Library Chair
Steel
1830s English William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Suede, Mahogany
Early 1900s Impressionist Antique Reclining Library Chair
Canvas, Oil
19th Century English Antique Reclining Library Chair
Mahogany, Leather
19th Century French Antique Reclining Library Chair
Wood
19th Century German Biedermeier Antique Reclining Library Chair
Walnut, Upholstery
19th Century Danish Antique Reclining Library Chair
Fabric
1920s Great Britain (UK) Antique Reclining Library Chair
Wool, Oak
1830s Antique Reclining Library Chair
1820s French Empire Antique Reclining Library Chair
Ormolu
1830s English William IV Antique Reclining Library Chair
Mahogany
Antique Reclining Library Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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