$3,018Sale Price|60% Off
William IV Polished Antique Brown Leather Chesterfield Library Chair On Castors
Located in Reading, Berkshire
A British 1830's William IV polished antique brown leather chesterfield backed mahogany library armchair with brass stud detailing on brass castors. .
Brass
RESTORED HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER ViCTORIAN CHESTERFIELD READING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, Show Framed Victorian fully restored brown Leather, Mahogany Library reading armch...
Leather, Hardwood
$529Sale Price|30% Off
Chesterfield Tufted Green Leather Captains Directors Library Reading Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely, Chesterfield buttoned green leather desk chair A good looking well-made and decorative captain’s chair, it has a light beechwood f...
Leather, Beech
$3,794Sale Price|30% Off
Fine Antique Show Framed Victorian Chesterfield Brown Leather Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this rare fully restored circa 1860 Show framed Chesterfield tufted hand dyed brown leather library reading chair.
Leather, Hardwood
SET OF FOUR ENGLISH CHESTERFIELD HAND DYED LEATHER OFFICE LIBRARY TUB CHAiRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London Add timeless elegance and classic charm to your space with this beautiful set of four vintage-style armchairs. Each chair is expertly upholstered in rich, hand...
Leather
$1,444Sale Price|40% Off
Stunning Redwood Sheraton Revival Chesterfield Library Armchair Part of a Suite
By Sheraton Revival
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning solid Rosewood Sheraton revival style Chesterfield buttoned armchair dating from 1900 This item is part of a suite, I have one sin...
Upholstery
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair Restored in Hand Dyed Leathers
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and LAPADA dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Leather
Pair of English Library Club Chairs in Hand-Finished Cognac Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A commanding pair of oversized leather tufted club chairs that embody the timeless sophistication of a British gentlemen’s library. Upholstered in hand-finished top-grain leather in ...
Leather, Wood
$2,751Sale Price|20% Off
Antique 19th Century Library Captains Chair in Hand Dyed Aqua Marine Leather
Located in London, GB
As a furniture maker and Lapada dealer we always have an extensive stock of pieces - approximately 250 piece stock level. This is a beautiful piece. Fully restored by ourselves an...
Leather
Pair of Brown Leather Tufted Library Side Chairs by Century Furniture, 1990s
By Century Furniture
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning pair of Mid-Century tufted library side chairs by Century Furniture, known for their exceptional craftsmanship and timeless quality. These chairs are upholster...
Leather, Cherry
Leather Chesterfield Style Library Armchair
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1920. A lovely Chesterfield armchair, upholstered in a green/tan leather. With beautiful buttoned backrest and arms. On casters.
Leather
Pair of Comfortable wingback Leather Chesterfield Library Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A pair of comfortable wing back leather chesterfield library chairs These are very roomy chairs, the ultimate in Vintage Country House Chic, the leather upholstery is original wit...
Leather
Georgian English Tufted Leather Chesterfield Library Chair or Wingback
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand English tufted leather Chesterfield library chair or wing chair made in the Georgian taste.
Brass
Wing Back Hall Porters Leather or Chesterfield Library Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wing back hall porters leather or chesterfield library chair This is a very roomy chair, the ultimate in Vintage Country House Chic, the leather upholstery is new, it has been uph...
Leather
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H 34.65 in W 21.66 in D 35.44 in
Antique Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Tufted Slipper Library Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this absolutely stunning, circa 1900 fully restored Chesterfield tufted library slipper chair A very rare find, I never come across original sli...
Leather
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H 29.73 in W 30.12 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Hand Dyed Library Tub Club Armchairs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of fully restored hand dyed cigar brown leather Chesterfield tub armchairs A very good looking and comfortable pair of armchai...
Leather
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H 36.42 in W 25.6 in D 26.97 in
Antique 1880 Art Nouveau Carved Fully Restored Brown Leather Library Desk Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very rare and highly collectable, fully restored circa 1880 Art Nouveau carved, Chesterfield hand dye...
Leather, Oak
Chesterfield Leather Library or Office Desk Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Chesterfield leather library or office desk chair This is a wonderfully comfortable desk chair, the high back of the chair is covered in deeply buttoned Brown leather with brass s...
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H 37.41 in W 26.97 in D 40.16 in
1970 Danish Brown Leather Chesterfield Slipper Rocking Armchair Library Reading
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage 1970's danish Chesterfield aged brown leather slipper rocking armchair A well-used vintage piece in nice condition throughou...
Leather, Plastic
Tufted Burgundy Leather Pair of Bernhardt Nailhead Wingback Library Chairs
By Bernhardt
Located in West Hartford, CT
Grand, welcoming and wonderful leather wingback club chairs from the late 20th century, by Bernhardt. In the manner of George III. Having mahogany legs with carvings throughout. Gorg...
Brass
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H 32 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair of Teak Leather Library Study Desk Chairs in the Manner of Tobia Scarpa
By Tobia Scarpa
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A pair of stylish Bauhaus influenced Library desk chairs, in the manner of Tobia Scarpa. This unique pair have a wonderful style and colour. Beautifully crafted with two front legs ...
Leather, Teak
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H 33 in W 38 in D 42 in
2 Frontgate Barrow Chesterfield Tufted Club Library Chairs Blue Nailhead Modern
Located in Dayton, OH
Dating back to the 18th century, the chesterfield was once the mark of class and stature. Today, it's symbolic of great style. Inspired by this iconic British design. The Small Barro...
Upholstery
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H 33.08 in W 22.45 in D 24.02 in
19th Century Polished Tan Leather Chesterfield Library Chair with Brass Studs
Located in Reading, Berkshire
19th century polished tan leather Chesterfield Library chair with brass stud detailing on brass castors.
Leather, Mahogany
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H 34.45 in W 31.3 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Fully Restored Cigar Brown Leather Chesterfield Club Library Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning fully restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield library club armchair A very good looking well made and comfortable vintage armcha...
Leather
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H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 22.05 in
LOVELY PAIR OF RESTORED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD LIBRARY READING ARMCHAIRs
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of vintage Regency style fully restored Chesterfield brown leather hand dyed Library readin...
Leather
English Chesterfield Style Leather Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stately English Chesterfield style tufted leather executive desk or office chair. Constructed from hardwood frames covered with soft, supple cordovan leather. Accented by brass nailh...
Brass
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H 33.27 in W 27.37 in D 31.5 in
Original Regency Chesterfield Mahogany Hand Carved Brown Leather Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning and exceptionally rare original Regency circa 1810 hand carved mahogany framed brown leather Chesterfield oversized office library ar...
Leather, Mahogany
English Chesterfield Tufted Leather Wingback Library Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Victorian period English Chesterfield tufted leather wing chair or library chair.
Brass
Grand Pair of English Georgian Style Cigar Leather Library Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Exceptional grand pair of English tufted cigar leather library chairs or chesterfield armchairs. The chairs feature an oversized hardwood frame that is a chair and a half size.
Brass
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H 37 in W 24 in D 23 in
Antique Leather Armchair Victorian Lounge Salon Library Chair Chesterfield Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
A beautiful Victorian Mahogany leather button-back library chair finished in green leather standing on ornate turned legs with original casters, extremely comfortable, looks amazing.
Leather, Mahogany
Leather Chesterfield Wing Back Library Armchairs Thomas Lloyd
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
A handsome pair of brown leather wing back library armchairs in a Chesterfield design by Thomas Lloyd. They are in very good condition with all the buttons intact and sit on brass ca...
Leather
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