reading - chairs, singles/pairs
Reading chair. A term applied to many easy chairs dating from the early 18th century. Reading chairs were usually upholstered, with arms, and often fitted with side 'wings' to keep draughts away from the sitter. Some had detachable book rests on the arms. Victorian versions were often slightly more reclining in shape with scrolled arms and leather upholstery. See under library chair, wing chair and cockfighting chair.
2 item(s) found:
A French walnut adjustable reading chair studded and upholstered in suede, 18th century. Height 128 cm. Width 70 cm
A Regency mahogany and caned bergere with adjustable reading stand, the back with reeded frame, above reeded arms on supports, a plain seat rail and raised on reeded tapering legs with bass castors