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Antique Lolling Chair

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair
18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair

18th Century Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair

Located in Southampton, NY

18th century federal Hepplewhite lolling chair, Massachusetts, Probably Boston or North Shore, Circa 1790 Primary wood: Mahogany Secondary wood: Maple, pine Covered in textured and s...

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Late 18th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780
Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780

Pair of English Mahogany Serpentine Back Upholstered Lolling Chairs, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of English mahogany serpentine back lolling chairs with squared tampered splayed legs and connecting stretchers.

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1780s English George III Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Muslin, Upholstery

Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs
Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs

Pair of Fine Antique English Aesthetic Movement Lolling Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of English lolling chairs with noteworthy carved and turned oak frames, circa 1870s.

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Late 19th Century Aesthetic Movement Antique Lolling Chair

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Oak

Compatible Pair Of Mahogany Leather Upholstered Lolling Chairs
Compatible Pair Of Mahogany Leather Upholstered Lolling Chairs

Compatible Pair Of Mahogany Leather Upholstered Lolling Chairs

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Pair of vintage Lolling chairs featuring a luxurious deep button-tufted leather upholstery in a rich chestnut hue with hints of red and gold and accentuated with brass tacks.

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Early 20th Century Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Wood

Oversized Antique English Carved Walnut Wingback Lolling Chair c1920
Oversized Antique English Carved Walnut Wingback Lolling Chair c1920

Oversized Antique English Carved Walnut Wingback Lolling Chair c1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An oversized English carved walnut wingback lolling chair, circa 1920, rendered in the Rococo Revival style.

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Early 20th Century Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs
19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs

19th Century Pair of Round-back Upholstered Armchairs

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment typically Irish.

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Mid-19th Century Irish William IV Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800
American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800

American Federal Mahogany “Martha Washington” Lolling Armchair ca. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Dean Levy, Inc. of New York in 1966 Item # 401JNI25P An incredibly fine American Hepplewhite lolling chair from the Federal period, this exquisite chair features a dense-grained mah...

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19th Century American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Italian Renaissance Lion Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

This use explains the flat linear quality possessed by the chairs when seen from the side. Obviously these were not chairs designed to loll about in decadent pleasure but rather embl...

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Early 18th Century French Baroque Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife
19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife

19th Century China Trade Pair of Portraits of Sea Captain and Wife

Located in Nantucket, MA

The woman wears a full length black dress with broad hoops and a white collar with what appears to be a cinnabar or lacquered broach; she also holds a white cloth in her crossed hand...

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1850s Hong Kong Victorian Antique Lolling Chair

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Canvas

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Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800
Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, North Shore, Massachusetts, circa 1800

Located in Woodbury, CT

The yellow damask upholstered lolling chair possesses an arched crest-rail above the rectangular back joined to down-swept scratch-beaded serpentine arms with incurred supports centr...

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Early 1800s Saint Pierre and Miquelon Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830
Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Portsmouth, NH, circa 1820-1830

Located in Providence, RI

There is a grouping of these large lolling chairs that came out of Portsmouth, and comparison will show that this is one of the best.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800
Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

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H 42.75 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in

Fine Federal Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair, MA, circa 1800

Located in Providence, RI

Montgomery, cat. no.109. This lolling chair is the best of the form with its delicate line inlay on the front legs and arm supports.

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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Mahogany Neoclassical Armchair or Lolling Chair Attributed to Duncan Phyfe
Mahogany Neoclassical Armchair or Lolling Chair Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

Mahogany Neoclassical Armchair or Lolling Chair Attributed to Duncan Phyfe

Located in Providence, RI

A bowed crest rail which is shaped and molded is followed by shaped styles all of which are restrained and tastefully executed. The embellishment is reserved for the arm supports whi...

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Early 19th Century American Neoclassical Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair
Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair

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H 38 in W 22.5 in D 25 in

Rare Regency Federal Scroll Arm Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An American Federal Lolling Chair with exquisite lines. The bold square back has a slight turning at the crest rail, while the arms sweep gracefully to the front of the chair, with ...

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19th Century American Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Chippendale Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy, Original Finial, Newport, RI
Chippendale Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy, Original Finial, Newport, RI

Chippendale Mahogany Bonnet-Top Highboy, Original Finial, Newport, RI

Located in Providence, RI

The double cupcake finial is original and the large boxy claw and ball feet relate to the John Brown lolling chair sold at Christie’s Jan. ’02, lot 351.

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1760s American Chippendale Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Mahogany Sheraton or Federal Upholstered Open Armchair, New England, circa 1810
Mahogany Sheraton or Federal Upholstered Open Armchair, New England, circa 1810

Mahogany Sheraton or Federal Upholstered Open Armchair, New England, circa 1810

Located in Providence, RI

This is a Provincial example of the lolling chair form and is delicately executed throughout.

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19th Century American Sheraton Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of Antique French "Sgabello" Carved Walnut Chairs circa 1850
Pair of Antique French "Sgabello" Carved Walnut Chairs circa 1850

Pair of Antique French "Sgabello" Carved Walnut Chairs circa 1850

Located in Houston, TX

This use explains the flat linear quality possessed by the chairs when seen from the side. Obviously these were not chairs designed to loll about in decadent pleasure but rather embl...

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19th Century French Renaissance Antique Lolling Chair

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Oak

American Mahogany Lolling Chair
American Mahogany Lolling Chair

American Mahogany Lolling Chair

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H 42 in W 27 in D 22 in

American Mahogany Lolling Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

An American mahogany carved open arm lolling chair with molded legs and stretcher.

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Late 18th Century American American Classical Antique Lolling Chair

Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785
Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785

Federal Mahogany Upholstered Lolling Chair, circa 1785

Located in Milford, NH

A fine Federal mahogany lolling chair with fresh red satin upholstery featuring gold wheat accent pattern, circa 1785.

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1780s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

George III Style Carved Lolling Chair, circa 1870
George III Style Carved Lolling Chair, circa 1870

George III Style Carved Lolling Chair, circa 1870

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique George III style lolling chair with finely hand carved details on front arms, legs and stretchers.

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Lolling Chair

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Burlap, Muslin, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Victorian Griffin Lolling Chairs
Pair of Victorian Griffin Lolling Chairs

Pair of Victorian Griffin Lolling Chairs

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H 40 in W 22 in D 28 in

Pair of Victorian Griffin Lolling Chairs

By R.J. Horner & Co.

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Pair of Victorian Horner style lolling chiars. Carved frames. Measures: 19" seat height.

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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Wood

Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair
Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair

Very Fine Classical Early-19th Century Boston Lolling Chair

Located in Hudson, NY

This chair showing fine classical styling was made in Boston circa 1820. Its style and shape relate to French Restoration design and was practiced in this country by such designers ...

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19th Century American American Classical Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Upholstery

19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany
19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany

19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany

Located in Hudson, NY

Handsome sculptural and comfortable. Those three words best tell the story of this english leather chair from the 1850's It is beautifully constructed and has the patina warmth and a...

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Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany
19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany

19th Century English Lolling Chair In Leather and Mahogany

Located in Hudson, NY

Handsome sculptural and comfortable. Those three words best tell the story of this English leather chair from the 1850's It is beautifully constructed and has the patina warmth and a...

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Mid-19th Century English Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of Mahogany British Colonial Cane Chairs
Pair of Mahogany British Colonial Cane Chairs

Pair of Mahogany British Colonial Cane Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A pair of rare mahogany cane lolling chairs, with carved ears, rolled arms, and turned legs.

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19th Century Caribbean Antique Lolling Chair

Early 19th Century English George Ill Style Upholstered Mahogany Arm Chair
Early 19th Century English George Ill Style Upholstered Mahogany Arm Chair

Early 19th Century English George Ill Style Upholstered Mahogany Arm Chair

Located in Kenilworth, IL

George lll style upholstered mahogany lolling chair. Upholstered with linen webbing, horse hair batten fill, and covered in a gray on white printed linen with a Chinese fret work des...

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

19th c. Pair of Round Back Armchair
19th c. Pair of Round Back Armchair

19th c. Pair of Round Back Armchair

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H 38 in W 28 in D 22 in

19th c. Pair of Round Back Armchair

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Dates from the transition period between square William IV lolling chairs and curvilinear Victorian; the carved embellishment typically Irish.

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19th Century Irish William IV Antique Lolling Chair

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800
Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800

Israel Sack American Federal Mahogany Antique Lolling Arm Chair, c. 1800

Located in Shippensburg, PA

Fine American Federal inlaid mahogany antique lolling chair. Boston, Massachusetts circa 1800.

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19th Century American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

Antique Carved Mahogany Figural Chippendale Lolling Armchair with Falcons
Antique Carved Mahogany Figural Chippendale Lolling Armchair with Falcons

Antique Carved Mahogany Figural Chippendale Lolling Armchair with Falcons

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique mahogany figural Chippendale lolling armchair features carved falcon arms and claw and ball feet, flame stitch upholstered seat and back, 19th century Measures: 48" H...

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19th Century European Chippendale Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs
Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs

Pair of English Georgian Gainsborough Leather Library Armchairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Also known as a Martha Washington chair or a lolling chair. From an estate in Napa Valley, CA.

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19th Century English Georgian Antique Lolling Chair

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Brass

PERIOD GEORGE II WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH CHAIR
PERIOD GEORGE II WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH CHAIR

PERIOD GEORGE II WALNUT GAINSBOROUGH CHAIR

Located in Essex, MA

Period Irish Walnut Armchair, Lolling or Gainsborough, Chair

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18th Century and Earlier Irish Antique Lolling Chair

Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair
Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair

Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair

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H 38.75 in W 22.5 in D 42 in

Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

An Antique lolling chair with particularly attractive Amber Toned Walnut frame.

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Figural Winged Griffin Lolling Chair, c1900
Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Figural Winged Griffin Lolling Chair, c1900

Antique Victorian Carved Mahogany Figural Winged Griffin Lolling Chair, c1900

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Victorian figural lolling chair offers button back upholstery on mahogany frame with carved griffin (eagle) arms and raised on legs with carved paw feet, c1900 Measures- ...

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Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Antique Neoclassical Style Ebonized and Gilt Lolling Chair
Antique Neoclassical Style Ebonized and Gilt Lolling Chair

Antique Neoclassical Style Ebonized and Gilt Lolling Chair

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A diminutive and Classic Lolling Chair. The carved sloping fluted frame ebonized with gilt details and carved scrolled ends with rosettes, turned front and back stretchers.

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19th Century Neoclassical Antique Lolling Chair

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Fabric, Wood

Antique English Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair 19th C
Antique English Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair 19th C

Antique English Walnut Upholstered Lolling Chair 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English lolling chair offers upholstered seat and square back on walnut frame with scroll form arms, carved knees and hairy paw feet, 19th century Measures- 39''H x 27.25...

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut, Upholstery

Very Fine Classic Antique Lolling Chair in Tufted Tan Leather
Very Fine Classic Antique Lolling Chair in Tufted Tan Leather

Very Fine Classic Antique Lolling Chair in Tufted Tan Leather

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A very well made and solid feeling antique lolling chair with handsome polished wood frame, tufted Tan leather having full-surround Nail-Head Trim on both front and back and very goo...

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Late 19th Century Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Wood

Good 19th Century Mahogany and Red Leather and Nailhead Trimmed Lolling Chair
Good 19th Century Mahogany and Red Leather and Nailhead Trimmed Lolling Chair

Good 19th Century Mahogany and Red Leather and Nailhead Trimmed Lolling Chair

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Newly recovered in high quality red leather this classic and comfortable English lolling chair makes a handsome impression very suitable for a library setting or a gentleman's corner.

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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Lolling Chair

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Brass

Antique English Georgian Style Upholstered Mahogany Lolling Chair, circa 1920
Antique English Georgian Style Upholstered Mahogany Lolling Chair, circa 1920

Antique English Georgian Style Upholstered Mahogany Lolling Chair, circa 1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique English Georgian style lolling armchair offers mahogany frame having upholstered back, seat and arms with convex supports, raised on straight and square legs, c1920 Measu...

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Early 20th Century English Georgian Antique Lolling Chair

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Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Pair of William IV Rosewood Bergeres, circa 1830
Pair of William IV Rosewood Bergeres, circa 1830

Pair of William IV Rosewood Bergeres, circa 1830

Located in Doylestown, PA

A pair of fine English William IV period rosewood bergeres or “lolling chairs”, circa 1830, with beautifully carved frames, upholstered in a cream cotton upholstery with silver decor...

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Early 19th Century English William IV Antique Lolling Chair

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Rosewood

Pair of Edwardian English Leather Library Chairs
Pair of Edwardian English Leather Library Chairs

Pair of Edwardian English Leather Library Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Reupholstered within the past ten years in chocolate leather with shallow button tufting and brass nailheads. Referred to as lolling chairs, library chairs or simply open armchairs, ...

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19th Century English Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

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Leather, Mahogany

English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Lolling Armchair, 18th Century
English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Lolling Armchair, 18th Century

English Chippendale Antique Mahogany Lolling Armchair, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

A dramatic and bold armchaircrafted during the last quarter of the 18th century in England, the chair exhibits a forward motion that is powerful and most striking. The essence of the...

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Late 18th Century English Chippendale Antique Lolling Chair

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Fabric, Mahogany

19th Century Pair of Carved Oak Sgabello Hall Chairs, Italy
19th Century Pair of Carved Oak Sgabello Hall Chairs, Italy

19th Century Pair of Carved Oak Sgabello Hall Chairs, Italy

Located in Miami, FL

This use explains the flat linear quality possessed by the chairs when seen from the side. Obviously these were not chairs designed to loll about in decadent pleasure but rather embl...

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Late 19th Century Italian Gothic Antique Lolling Chair

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Oak

Nineteenth Century Lolling Chair
Nineteenth Century Lolling Chair

Nineteenth Century Lolling Chair

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H 42 in W 23 in D 23.5 in

Nineteenth Century Lolling Chair

Located in Scarsdale, NY

Lolling chair

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

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Wood

Pair Edwardian Lolling Chairs
Pair Edwardian Lolling Chairs

Pair Edwardian Lolling Chairs

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H 39 in W 29 in D 36 in

Pair Edwardian Lolling Chairs

Located in Hudson, NY

large scale lolling chairs - stoic carved dog heads at arm - beautiful evenly sun bleached tufted upholstery - original untouched patina on mahogany - extremely comfortable

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19th Century Edwardian Antique Lolling Chair

Salem, Massachusetts Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair
Salem, Massachusetts Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair

Salem, Massachusetts Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Federal ivory damask upholstered lolling chair with demilune crest above serpentine arms with incurved supports centering the trapezoidal seat frame raised on square tapered frontal ...

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1790s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

19th century Walnut Lolling Chair
19th century Walnut Lolling Chair

19th century Walnut Lolling Chair

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H 48 in W 27 in D 34 in

19th century Walnut Lolling Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

19th century Walnut Lolling Chair with new upholstery

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

Hepplewhite Mahogany Lolling Chair
Hepplewhite Mahogany Lolling Chair

Hepplewhite Mahogany Lolling Chair

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H 44 in W 27 in D 22 in

Hepplewhite Mahogany Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine Hepplewhite mahogany lolling chair, with serpentine crest and raking back with shaped arms and sloping arm rests above square tapering molded front legs and raking rear legs, co...

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18th Century and Earlier American Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Pine

An 18th. French lolling chair
An 18th. French lolling chair

An 18th. French lolling chair

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H 38.5 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

An 18th. French lolling chair

Located in New York, NY

C16004 RGDL An 18th. French lolling chair. Solid balustre turned chestnut frame with chamfered arm rest supports.

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Lolling Chair

Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850
Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850

Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850

Located in Lake Forest, IL

Anglo-Indian Teak and Cane Lolling Chair, Circa 1850 with Adjustable Ratchet Mechanism and Sliding Foot Rest.

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19th Century Indian Antique Lolling Chair

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Brass, Iron

Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair
Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair

Hepplewhite Inlaid Mahogany Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Fine hepplewhite inlaid mahogany lolling chair, with deeply shaped serpentine crest, molded and string inlaid arms and arm supports, above an upholstered seat raised on square taperi...

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19th Century American Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Pine, Birch

Tidewater Virginia Knuckle-Arm Lolling Chair
Tidewater Virginia Knuckle-Arm Lolling Chair

Tidewater Virginia Knuckle-Arm Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

Very rare serpentine crested and seated, open framed knuckle arm lolling chair in regional native woods. Forerunner to the "Martha Washington Chair"; on front casters.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut, Cherry

Two important Federal lolling chairs, one labeled by L Churchill
Two important Federal lolling chairs, one labeled by L Churchill

Two important Federal lolling chairs, one labeled by L Churchill

Located in Sharon, MA

These important Federal lolling chairs were made by Lemuel Churchill in Boston, Massachusetts.

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19th Century American Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Ash

Chippendale Lolling Chair with String Inlay, Probably New Hampshire, circa 1780
Chippendale Lolling Chair with String Inlay, Probably New Hampshire, circa 1780

Chippendale Lolling Chair with String Inlay, Probably New Hampshire, circa 1780

Located in Providence, RI

Whereas, this lolling chair form is a recognized Federal style, this chair with its square Chippendale legs, is perhaps an early example.

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1780s American Chippendale Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Antique Federal Lolling Chair
Antique Federal Lolling Chair

Antique Federal Lolling Chair

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H 40.8 in W 22.4 in D 27.4 in

Antique Federal Lolling Chair

Located in New York City, NY

Federal style Martha Washington mahogany lolling armchair of typical form with tapered turned wood supports under undulating arm rests. Square legs with cross support. Newly upholste...

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

Portsmouth, N.H. Federal Period Lolling Chair
Portsmouth, N.H. Federal Period Lolling Chair

Portsmouth, N.H. Federal Period Lolling Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

A reverse serpentine crested lolling (arm) chair on casters, with mahogany arms, legs with fine string inlays, and stretchers.

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, circa 1805
Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, circa 1805

Federal Mahogany Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, circa 1805

By George Hepplewhite

Located in Alexandria, VA

Hepplewhite design with mahogany molded arms and tapered legs, H-stretcher. Newly upholstered in red damask.

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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, Circa 1780-1800
Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, Circa 1780-1800

Mahogany Federal Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, Massachusetts, Circa 1780-1800

Located in Providence, RI

This chair is composed of a dark, dense cuban/island mahogany of the finest grade. It being an open armed armchair gives it a lightness and the rather tall back is a highly desirable...

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18th Century and Earlier American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Mahogany Federal Lolling Chair, Boston or North Shore, circa 1800-1810
Mahogany Federal Lolling Chair, Boston or North Shore, circa 1800-1810

Mahogany Federal Lolling Chair, Boston or North Shore, circa 1800-1810

Located in Providence, RI

This was a very popular form but few survive because of the somewhat open style of the arms. A good example of how these are used is illustrated in the attached views of rooms in the...

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Early 1800s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

Fabulous Mahogany Lion Library Chair
Fabulous Mahogany Lion Library Chair

Fabulous Mahogany Lion Library Chair

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H 33 in W 24 in D 24 in

Fabulous Mahogany Lion Library Chair

Located in Woodbury, CT

A Handsome Mahogany Desk or Lolling Chair with Fantastic Lion Carved Arm Supports and Lion Paw Feet with Leather Seat.

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19th Century Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany

Pair of circa 1900 Lolling Armchairs
Pair of circa 1900 Lolling Armchairs

Pair of circa 1900 Lolling Armchairs

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H 41 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair of circa 1900 Lolling Armchairs

Located in Hudson, NY

Striking and elegant are how these two circa 1900 walnut lolling chairs can be described. The walnut is restored to a soft deep rich finish.

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Early 1900s American Federal Antique Lolling Chair

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Walnut

Antique Lounge Chair in Graffito Linen by Kelly Wearstler
Antique Lounge Chair in Graffito Linen by Kelly Wearstler

Antique Lounge Chair in Graffito Linen by Kelly Wearstler

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A good looking Renaissance style lolling chair of walnut dressed up well in Graffito linen by Kelly Wearstler for Groundworks.

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Early 20th Century American Renaissance Revival Antique Lolling Chair

Materials

Walnut

Victorian Mahogany Tufted Leather Open Armchair
Victorian Mahogany Tufted Leather Open Armchair

Victorian Mahogany Tufted Leather Open Armchair

Located in St. Louis, MO

Wonderful Victorian mahogany tufted leather reading chair or lolling chair, the deep button tufting set within a molded frame, the padded arms on delightful turned supports; the deep...

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19th Century British Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Leather

18th Century George III Upholstered Armchair
18th Century George III Upholstered Armchair

18th Century George III Upholstered Armchair

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H 40.75 in W 23.88 in D 26.88 in

18th Century George III Upholstered Armchair

Located in Essex, MA

A well proportioned and comfortable George III upholstered mahogany arm chair, or lolling chair, English, the serpentine shaped back over an upholstered back, arms, and serpentine sh...

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Late 18th Century Great Britain (UK) George III Antique Lolling Chair

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Mahogany, Upholstery

American Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, MA or NH
American Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, MA or NH

American Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, MA or NH

Located in Atlanta, GA

American Hepplewhite Lolling Chair, MA or NH An upholstered, string inlaid, mahogany Hepplewhite Loling/ Martha Washington Chair Massachusetts or New Hampshire, circa 1790-1810 Arm h...

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Pair of Side Tables Empire Style

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This Elegant Pair of solid bronze round Side Tables can grace the end of your sofa or go between lolling chairs. The three heads of Phoenix birds support the black granite top surrou...

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1920s French Empire Antique Lolling Chair

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Antique Lolling Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique lolling chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and fabric, every antique lolling chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique lolling chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique lolling chair, designed in the Georgian, Neoclassical or Baroque style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Antique Lolling Chair?

Prices for an antique lolling chair start at $715 and top out at $58,000 with the average selling for $4,275.

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.