Antique reading chairs, singles, pairs and threes

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.

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Reading chair, contemporary design with hardwood frame, Slung…

Reading chair, contemporary design with hardwood frame, Slung canvas seat with brown leather upholstered cushions plus footstool to match, chair height 90 cm, width 71 cm, depth 92 cm

Early Victorian mahogany reading chair with well carved arms…

Antique Victorian Mahogany Reading Chair with Brass Lectern Attachment

Early Victorian mahogany reading chair with well carved arms and Forelegs, circa 1840, brass attachment for lectern, brown leather upholstery

A Victorian reading chair with leather curved back rail above…

Victorian Floral Leather Reading Chair

A Victorian reading chair with leather curved back rail above rocaille and scroll carving and three oval panels of flowers and oval leather seat

A pair of leather upholstered open arm reading chairs, late…

19th Century Leather Reading Chairs (Pair)

A pair of leather upholstered open arm reading chairs, late 19th century, upholstered in button back tan leather, scrolling arms and seat, supported on splayed legs, (2)