A Victorian blue leather oak library chair
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A Victorian blue leather oak library chair, the arched back continuous with the scroll arms, and carved with beribboned foliate sprays in the centre, the shaped seat rail set above t...
Leather, Oak
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Library Chair, Throne Chair
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Arts and crafts golden oak library chair, Throne Chair This is an oversize arm chair it is made in golden Oak and has been upholstered in 100% Harris Tweed check with brass studs ...
Oak
Antique Pair of Victorian Lion & Shamrock Carved His & Hers Oak Library Chairs
Located in Glasgow, GB
A superb pair of Victorian his and hers library chairs, circa 1870, the gentleman’s armchair with carved lion head terminals to the padded armrests, each with shaped back and deep se...
Brass
Regency Oak Cane Library Chair With Pierced Decorative Rear & Sides
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Regency Oak Library Chair With Pierced Decorative Rear & Sides Fitted With A Caned Seat Provenance From "Jaggards House" A Grade II Listed Home in England.
Cane, Oak
$4,246Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of oak bergere library chairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak bergere library chairs. The solid oak frame inset with double cane work panels having removable leather cushions.
Oak
Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely oak framed English library chair, with turned legs and original white castors, deep seated and deep buttoned , in very nice condition.
Oak
Vintage Thomasville Louis XV Style Parquetry Oak Carved Library Wingback Chair
By Thomasville
Located in Dayton, OH
A stately wingback chair by Thomasville Furniture, Circa 1970s. Features an oak frame with a serpentine crest rail set between turned finials. The wingback portion of the chair is ...
Fabric, Oak
$2,757Sale Price / set|56% Off
Pair of Oak Leather Upholstered Library Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak library armchairs. Having shell carved molded top rail above the leatherback and seat. Flanked by open pad arms, all raised on fluted baluster legs with brass cup castors...
Oak
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Oak Library Hall Figural Arm Throne Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
A spectacular antique 19th century American Victorian Arm Chair. Drawing inspiration from Renaissance Revival styling with grotesque face formed finials over a curved back, 'C' scro...
Oak
Super Deep Seated Victorian Library Chair
Located in Swadlincote, GB
A lovely oak framed and white castor deep seated and deep buttoned library chair, in very nice condition. 36" high 29" wide 34" overall depth 22" seat depth 14" seat height You are...
Oak
19th Century English Oak and Leather Library Chair, Lovely Old Patina. Priced ea
Located in Buchanan, MI
19th century English oak and leather library chair. Lovely old patina.
Leather, Walnut
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Pugin Style Hall or Library Chairs
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A Pair of Arts and Crafts Pugin Style Hall or Library Chairs This is a Beautifully designed pair of chairs, they date from the 19th Century Arts and Crafts movement Pugin inspired S...
Oak
A Nineteenth Century William IV Oak and Leather Library Bergere
Located in London, GB
England, circa 1840. A William IV period oak library bergère, the scrolling top rail carved with foliate designs, surmounting ring turned spindles and scrolling arms rests carved wi...
Leather, Oak
Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in San Francisco, CA
Spindle Side Chair for the Lawrence Memorial Library by Frank Lloyd Wright Side chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Lawrence Memorial Library in Springfield, Illinois.
Upholstery, Oak
Antique Arts & Crafts Metamorphic Library Steps William Morris Carpet Upholstery
By William Morris (English)
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Arts & Crafts Victorian metamorphic library steps chair in oak with William Morris Carpet steps A very charming and highly ...
Upholstery, Oak
Johnson Chair Co. Solid Oak Banker's Desk Chair c.1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT Contact us for a customized shipping quote. Antique solid oak banker's or library chair, often referred to as a "Bank of England" style chair.
Steel, Iron
ANTIQUE CARVED ENGLISH OAK SIDE HALL CHAIR WITH ARMORIAL CREST COAT OF ARMs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer for sale this stunning antique English oak hand carved Hall or Library chair with a lovely Armorial coat of arms to ...
Oak
19th Century English Oak Leather Library Chair
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A fantastic quality C19th carved oak library open arm chair of generous proportions, the shapely back with carved lappets and moulded frame leading onto scrolled arm supports with fu...
Brass
$1,920Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Library Table C1920
Located in Big Flats, NY
***Reduced In-House Delivery Rates - Click on “Ask Seller” to Request a Quote*** Antique Grand Rapids Chair Co. Arts & Crafts Mission Oak Double Drawer Library Table Signed C1920 Mea...
Oak
Modern Day ‘Zeno’ Hand Made Library Chair in Natural Quarter Sawn Oak
Located in Petworth, GB
Modern Day craftsman made Library chair ‘ZENO’ English quarter sawn natural oak, brass and ash With raised exposed dovetails Opening magazine and tablet holder to one side with leath...
Oak
$7,383Sale Price|30% Off
Antique English Georgian Gillows of Lancaster Leather Library Chair C.1830
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th century Georgian Gillows Of Lancaster leather library chair c.1830 An oak and leather armchair.
Leather, Oak
Pair of Oak and Leather Library Captains Desk Chairs
Located in Detling, GB
English, circa 1880. These desk chairs have been recently releathered and are offered in showroom condition. In the style of Jas Scholbred, these chairs consist of solid oak shaped...
Unavailable
H 50 in W 66 in D 50 in
19th Century Gentleman's Library Chair in Chesnut Colour Leather, Oak Frame
Located in Glencarse, GB
Recently re-upholstered and covered in leather. All in excellent condition and most comfortable. The frame in oak with beautifully shaped arms, back and turned legs. The seat of s...
English Library Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English library chair
Oak
Unavailable
H 40.16 in W 25.99 in D 31.11 in
19th Century Pair of English Oak and Original Leather Armchairs
Located in Uppingham, Rutland
Great pair of generous size 19th century oak and leather armchairs or library chairs in lovely condition.
Leather, Oak
Antique Solid Oak Library Chair c.1930-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique solid Oak library chair with curved arms and sculpted seat.
Oak
Antique Solid Oak Library Chair c.1930-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT An antique solid Oak library chair with curved arms and sculpted seat.
Oak
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H 39 in W 23.75 in D 25.25 in
Pair of English 1870s Cane and Oak Library Chairs with Cushions and Casters
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of English oak library chairs from the late 19th century, with cane and custom cushions.
Brass
Pair of English Oak Library Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Cambridge, US
England, ca. 1920s. A sturdy and comfortable pair of lounge chairs in the style of famed cabinetmaker Gillows. Each features a solid oak frame with turned arms and legs. Freshly upho...
Brass
Heal & Son Oak Library Chair
By Ambrose Heal
Located in Petworth, GB
Heal & Son Library chair with folding gate-leg side table and open bookshelf, reclining back in 5 positions.
Oak
A William IV Oak Library Chair
Located in Tetbury, England
A highly original 19th century oak library armchair in the manner of J.c.Loudon.
Oak
Sold
H 37.41 in W 18.12 in D 19.69 in
Antique 20th Century Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, England, C.1900
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A very unusual oak “metamorphic“ library chairs dating to the late 19th / early 20th century.
Oak
Sold
H 34 in W 24 in D 19 in
Antique Gothic Revival Metamorphic Oak Library Chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860
By Augustus Welby Northmore Pugin
Located in Portland, OR
Antique Gothic Revival Arts & Crafts metamorphic oak library steps/chair, A.W. Pugin, circa 1860.
Oak
c.1920 English Oak Library Chair w/Arms
Located in Highwood, IL
Vintage English oak desk chair with arms and hunter green leather upholstery.
Leather, Oak
Set of 12 Oak Library / Dining Chairs
Located in Culver City, CA
Set of 12 oak library chairs with newly upholstered seat.
Oak
Sold
H 33.47 in W 16.54 in D 20.67 in
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Handmade
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1890 English oak metamorphic library steps chair A very good looking and well made piece, this is an early ver...
Oak
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H 34.45 in W 17.52 in L 34.45 in
English Oak Library Chair Metamorphic Steps circa 1890 Arts & Crafts Carpet Line
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning Arts & Crafts circa 1890 English oak metamorphic library steps chair with carpet upholstery to the step side A very good looking a...
Oak
Sold
H 33.5 in W 30 in D 36 in
A Pair of Victorian Library Chairs, Original Leather Upholstery, circa 1875
Located in London, GB
A FINE PAIR OF VICTORIAN OAK LIBRARY CHAIRS UPHOLSTERED IN THEIR ORIGINAL BUTTONED RED LEATHER, THE CASTORS STAMPED 'PANTON’S PATENT', circa 1875.
Sold
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.5 in
MCM Gunlocke Oak and Vinyl Library Chairs, c.1960-2 Green Available
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 2 original solid Oak library chairs. Two green vinyl back rests.
Oak
A Pair Of 19th Century Arts And Crafts Oak Elbow Library Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Here We Have A Fine Pair Of Light Oak Library Chairs Very Much Of The Arts And Crafts Movement, With The Gothic Revival Influence.
Sold
H 40.56 in W 25.99 in D 28.35 in
Arts & Crafts Library Chair Attributed to Charles Bevan with Green Leather
By Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
An Arts & Crafts oak library chair, the frame inset with motifs throughout, the chair upholstered in a dark green leather with button back and original octagonal studs, the legs term...
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
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H 38 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Antique Milwaukee Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Milwaukee Chair Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique Milwaukee quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted back and rolling castors. Circa 1920s. Dimensions: 17.5" x 20" x 38"h, seat 21", low...
Oak
Oak Metamorphic Library Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Oak metamorphic library steps/chair, the carved centre rail inscribed with initials K.J with a solid oak seat above pierced scroll supports with foliate decoration.
Oak
Antique Victorian Oak Metamorphic Chair / Library Steps
Located in London, GB
A charming and beautifully designed antique Victorian oak metamorphic chair / library steps. This was made in England, it dates from around the 1880-1900 period.
Oak
Scottish Oak and Suede Library Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Good Scottish oak and suede Gainsborough or library chair of unusual design, the arched back over padded arms with simple rolled hands, the dished and swell fronted seat with close n...
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H 32 in W 23 in D 24 in
Traditional Antique Solid Golden Oak Wood Office Library Bankers Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Traditional Antique Solid Golden Oak Wood Office Library Bankers Arm Chair. Circa Early 20th Century.
Oak
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H 37.21 in W 17.92 in D 14.38 in
Set of Antique Metamorphic Library Steps, English, Oak, Folding Chair, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a set of antique metamorphic library steps. An English, oak folding chair, dating to the late Georgian period, circa 1820.
Oak
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H 34.65 in W 16.74 in D 17.92 in
Ornately Carved Gothic English Oak Library Steps Metamorphic Chair Carpet Steps
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely antique Gothic circa 1850 metamorphic library steps chair in hand carved oak with original carpet upholstered steps A very charming ...
Oak
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H 34 in W 19 in D 18.75 in
Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique W.H. Gunlocke quartersawn oak bankers / lawyers / executive desk chair featuring a slatted back and adjustable swivel recline.
Oak
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