A patented mechanical campaign invalid chair by Chapman
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
The brass-bound wheels have a secondary outer wheel, and a pair of smaller brass wheels which enable the chair to be reclined almost to the horizontal. The leg rest has a hinged foo...
Brass
Les Amisca Quebec 1980s Postmodern Chair
By Les Amisca
Located in Austin, TX
Les Amisca Metal and Vinyl 1980s Postmodern Chair. Adjustable reclining back.
Metal
Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones & Cribb, Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Mirror
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
They employed Charles Bevan who in 1865 gave them license to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair. Charles Bevan designed the furniture and interiors for the so...
Oak
Antique Signed Gustav Stickley BOW ARM Morris Chair - W7884 SALE NOW 20% OFF
By Gustav Stickley
Located in Shamokin Dam, PA
Antique SIGNED Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair ( recliner)- W7884 This is a great looking antique Gustav Stickley Bow-Arm Morris Chair.
Leather, Cotton, Upholstery, Oak
ANTiQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD NAPOLEONIC BLUE LEATHER RECLINING LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Loudon writes, “Figure 1913 is a view of Dawe’s reclining chair for an invalid the position of the back of this chair can be varied at pleasure, and the projecting part in front can ...
Hardwood
A 19th Century Gothic Revival Chair by T & A Blain
Located in Tetbury, England
A reclining mahogany side chair in the Gothic manner by T & A Blain.
Mahogany
$7,250 / set
Pair of English 19th Century Iron Garden Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
The chairs comfortably recline. Terrific for any garden or interior.
Iron
Francis Jourdain lounge chair and footstool, France 1920s
By Francis Jourdain
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
We have two sets available, sold individually. The chairs can recline into various positions; lifting the front of the seat enables both backrest and seat to change position.
Fruitwood
ORIGINAL ANTIQUE ROBERT DAWS HARDWOOD BROWN LEATHER RECLINiNG LIBRARY ARMCHAIR
By Robert Daws
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Loudon writes, “Figure 1913 is a view of Dawe’s reclining chair for an invalid the position of the back of this chair can be varied at pleasure, and the projecting part in front can ...
Brass
Lifetime Furniture Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Lounge Chair, Circa 1910
By Lifetime
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period open arm Morris reclining lounge chair By Lifetime Furniture USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with leather upholste...
Leather, Oak
Charles Stickley Antique Mission Oak Arts & Crafts Lounge Chair, Circa 1910
By Charles Stickley
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional antique Mission or Arts & Crafts period Morris reclining lounge chair By Charles Stickley USA, Circa 1910 Solid quarter sawn oak frame, with upholstered seat and ba...
Upholstery, Oak
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted bamboo lounge chair, ca 1860
Located in Zaandam, NL
Mid 19th century chinese reclinable lounge chair in softwood. This chair is in a lovely patinated condition.
Bamboo, Softwood
Qing Dynasty Elm and Bamboo Lounge Chair with Cloud Carved Spandrels
Located in Yonkers, NY
A Chinese Qing Dynasty period elm wood reclining lounge chair from the 19th century with bamboo slats and cloud-themed carved spandrels.
Bamboo, Elm
Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb An Aesthetic Movement D End Centre Table
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
They employed Charles Bevan who in 1865 gave them licence to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair. Bevan designed the furniture and interiors an enormous commis...
Ebony, Walnut
Adjustable Reclining Napoleon III Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique find! Very comfortable reclining chaise lounge. Great vintage detailing in the mechanism to recline the seat. The arm swings out for easy access. Completely restored, newly up...
Linen, Oak
Charles Bevan. Marsh & Jones. Aesthetic Movement button back chaise lounge
By Marsh, Jones & Cribb, Charles Bevan
Located in London, GB
., for his house at Milner Field (1866).Bevan gave Marsh & Jones permission to make the new reclining chair which was registered by Bevan. This chair and an oak davenport inlaid with...
Walnut
English Victorian Period Mahogany Metamorphic Library Armchair w/ Footrest, 1865
Located in Atlanta, GA
In amazing condition with no tears or punctures to the original leather, the leather tufted and trimmed in brass nailheads, the chair with detailed carving, two buttons on the tops o...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of 19th Century French Louis XV Style Carved Beechwood Armchairs
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
A pair of salon scale Louis XV style open armchairs, the frames in deeply carved stained beechwood. The back of the chair is slightly reclined. The shaped back/top with rounded shoul...
Beech
Antique English 19th Century Gothic Revival Aesthetic Oak Armchair
By Charles Bevan
Located in Glasgow, GB
This is a very distinctive and stylish chair with a similar feel to Charles Bevan's registered reclining chair made under licence by Marsh, Jones and Cribb.
Fabric, Oak
Late 19th Century Bedside Table, Desk and Reading Table, Lecture, London c. 1900
Located in Greven, DE
Leveson & Sons, founded in 1849, specialised in the manufacture of mechanically adjustable furniture and in the production of wheelchairs and reclining chairs for medical and dom...
Walnut
Charles Bevan, Marsh Jones & Cribb. Aesthetic Movement Exhibition Quality Shelf.
By Charles Bevan, Marsh, Jones & Cribb
Located in London, GB
They employed Charles Bevan who in 1865 gave them a licence to manufacture his successful ‘New Registered Reclining Chair. Charles Bevan designed the furniture and interiors for the ...
Ash, Beech, Boxwood, Mahogany, Oak, Satinwood, Sycamore, Walnut
French 17th Century Walnut and Leather Covered Reclining or Ratchet Chair
Located in Troy, NY
Reclining or "Ratchet" Chair of Louis XIV period and very comfortable proportions, the turned front legs and stretcher, connected to the square back legs by flat H-stretchers, seat, ...
Leather, Walnut
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair w/ Cast Iron Hardware
Located in Philadelphia, PA
19th C Italian Biedermeier Mahogany Reclining Lounge Chair with Cast Iron Hardware. Item features a reclining back, solid wood frame, beautiful wood grain, distressed finish, nicely ...
Iron
$2,856Sale Price|20% Off
Portrait of a Seated Lady - French 1880 Victorian art female portrait drawing
Located in Hagley, England
Created around 1880 the drawing is of a woman relaxing on a reclining chair outdoors, lost in contemplation or admiring the view.
Charcoal, Pencil
Antique Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique "Relaxing Sun Chair" Art Deco Folding Oak Wood Steamer Ship Reclining Deck Chair by Lloyd's.
Oak
English 19th Century Upholstered Mahogany Recliner
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A rare 19th century English mahogany reclining high back arm chair with floral upholstery and under arm metal reclining mechanism.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century French Napoleon III Leather Reclining Armchair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fantastic 19th century French Napoleon III period leather reclining armchair or lounge chair. Features a mahogany frame covered with rich, distressed dark leather.
Metal
ANTIQUE ART DECO CHESTERFIELD BROWN LEATHER RECLiNING ARMCHAIR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The leather hide comes from Italy and is fully aniline leather, after its upholstered the nest stage of the process is to be hand dyed six times, antiqued, sealed, waxed down and pol...
Leather, Oak
ANTIQUE WILLIAM IV CHESTERFIELD OXBLOOD LEATHER RECLINING ARMCHAiR WRITING SLOPE
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
The look and feel is absolutely timeless, this chair looks wonderful in any setting. It is signed to the bottom in pencil William on one side and what looks like Pouliot on the othe...
Brass
Royal recliner, iron and leather, provenance Swedish King Oskar ll, late 1800s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Recliner / observation chair in iron, reupholstered in brown leather, provenance King Oskar II (1829-1907) of Sweden.
Iron
Restored J Foot & Son Adjustable Reclining Easy Armchair Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By J Foot & Son
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Please note this sale is for one armchair, the first picture shows two chairs however this is just to show you the reclining action This chair was marketed at an Easy chair or chair...
Leather
Chinese 19th Century Handcrafted Lounge Chair
Located in Hilversum, NL
Original antique Chinese 19th century handcrafted adjustable yoke back wooden reclining lounge chair. Adjustable backrest and uniquely curved armrests.
Wood
German Biedermeier Wingback Chair solid Ash circa 1820
Located in Münster, DE
Biedermeier, circa 1820, solid ash, adjustable backrest, newly upholstered and reupholstered, hand-polished with shellac This wingback chair features a classic Biedermeier-style fra...
Ash
Danish Midcentury Sand Bouclé Lounge / Easy Chair
Located in Kastrup, DK
Extremely comfortable lounge chair with reclining seating comfort. Excellent condition.
Fabric, Beech
19th C French Salon Chair & Ottoman in Meadow Flower by Christopher Hodsoll
By Christopher Hosdoll
Located in London, GB
Noticeably deeper and more gently reclined than the typical salon chair of the period, the design was conceived for comfort and repose rather than formal reception.
Cotton, Linen, Upholstery, Wood, Beech, Walnut
K.P.M Painting on Porcelain Tile Signed M. Ring and AM Ramin
Located in Toledo, OH
Ring and Am Ramin, circa 1837-1844, Mid-19th Century. Red headed woman reclining in chair, mauve and purple tones, the pink undertones are the true color.
Porcelain
19th Century Sèvres Biscuit Porcelain & Gilt Bronze Figural Group
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Seated nearby, a gentleman reclines in a gilt chair, observing the scene with a theatrical, almost conversational presence.
Bronze
French Provincial 'Alsatian' Style Bolster Arm Lounge Fauteuil
Located in London, GB
The softly reclined back indicates the chair being made for comfort and lounging.
Velvet, Goatskin, Upholstery, Beech
$5,946Sale Price|20% Off
The Lady's Awakening Longhi Paint 18th Century Oil on canvas Old master Italy
Located in Riva del Garda, IT
The atmosphere of luxury and leisure is reinforced by the figure of a gentleman, in a green silk dressing gown and golden slippers, reclining in a chair in the corner as he gazes at ...
Oil
19th-century Venetian Figural Armchair, in the Manner of Andrea Brustolon
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in San Francisco, CA
Other than the ubiquitous recliner, few chairs have offered as much seated experience as those by Andrea Brustolon (1662–1732).
Velvet, Wood
Ruhlmann Rare 'Hydravion' or 'M. Berger' Armchair
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Berlin, DE
Berger’ Armchair reupholstered in red velvet, with deep seating and a reclining backrest. The chair rests on two gilt carved beechwood front legs ending in volutes, and two back sabe...
Bronze
Victorian Chaise Longue Couch Day Bed Mahogany 1860
Located in Potters Bar, GB
A "chaise longue" is a type of furniture that originated in France, literally translating to "long chair." It's an upholstered chair designed for reclining, with an extended seat tha...
Mahogany
Italian 19th century Oil on Canvas painting of the Bathing of Venus
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The painting depicts Venus, the splendid Goddess of Beauty, reclining on a chair as three servants, possibly the Three Graces, attend to her.
Giltwood
English Labeled Late 19th c. Metamorphic Mahogany Foot Stool
By J. Sinclair, Liverpool 1
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed to change its profile from a low gout stool with a foot rest to a larger ottoman for full reclining in a chair. The piece is strong and stable and works well with easy and c...
Cane, Mahogany
English Victorian Mahogany Arm Chair
Located in Queens, NY
English Victorian (2nd Quarter 19th Century) mahogany reclining adjustable arm chair with foot rest and upholstered in brown leather having a tufted round back with nail head trim.
Leather, Mahogany
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