How do I date a leather desk chair?

Dating relies on timber choice, construction methods, and the style of the legs and arms. Georgian and Regency pieces show different turning patterns compared to Victorian or Edwardian examples. Hardware such as castors and the type of leather grain also offer clues to the decade of manufacture.

Were these chairs used for writing desks?

Many of these sturdy armchairs served in home studies, libraries, and offices for reading and correspondence. Swivel variants allowed writers to reach different parts of large desks easily. Fixed-leg versions provided stable seating for long hours of desk work.

How should I care for antique leather?

Leather benefits from occasional cleaning and conditioning to keep the hide supple and prevent cracking. Avoid placing antique chairs in direct sunlight or near heat sources. Regular dusting preserves the finish on both the leather and the underlying timber frame.

What is the difference between a library chair and a desk chair?

Library chairs generally feature wider proportions and fixed frames designed for comfortable reading. Desk chairs often incorporate revolving mechanisms or compact dimensions to fit beneath writing surfaces. Both types frequently share tufted leather upholstery and mahogany or oak frames.

Home > Antiques For Sale > Tufted Leather Desk Armchair > Page 3

Tufted Leather Desk Armchair

42 items · page 3 of 3

← Page 3 of 3 →

These tufted leather desk armchairs combine substantial timber frames with buttoned hides, offering durable seating for writing rooms and studies.

19th century

Save

Mahogany Framed Leather Open Armchair

From Salisbury Antiques Centre

£2,750

FOR SALE

chairs

19th century

Save

Pair of 19th Century Desk Chairs

From Dean Antiques Ltd

£2,800

FOR SALE

chairs

A William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

19th century

Save

A William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

From Ebury Trading

£2,200

FOR SALE

chairs

Victorian Walnut and Red Leather Arm Chair

19th century

Save

Victorian Walnut and Red Leather Arm Chair

From Georgian Antiques

£1,250

FOR SALE

chairs

19th century

Save

Regency Rosewood & Leather Arm Chair

From Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

£950

FOR SALE

chairs

Antique William IV Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Reclining Armchair Writing Slope

19th century

Save

Antique William IV Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Reclining Armchair Writing Slope

From Royal House Antiques

£12,000

FOR SALE

chairs

Chair Fine Early Victorian Oak & Chestnut Leather Armchair C1840

19th century

Save

Chair Fine Early Victorian Oak & Chestnut Leather Armchair C1840

From Cloverleaf Home Interiors

£1,650

FOR SALE

chairs

Fully Restored Antique George III Circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair

18th century

Save

Fully Restored Antique George III Circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair

From Royal House Antiques

£12,500

FOR SALE

chairs

19th century

Save

Mid 19th Century Ebonised and Leather Library Armchair

From Lee Wright Antiques & Interiors Ltd

£1,450

FOR SALE

chairs

19th century

Save

Superb William 1v Leather Library Chair

From Wayne Long Antiques and Interiors

£1,450

FOR SALE

chairs

The listings on this site feature timber frames primarily in mahogany and oak, alongside walnut and chestnut examples spanning the Georgian to Edwardian eras.

← 1 2 3 →

Tufted Leather Desk Armchair

Mahogany Framed Leather Open Armchair

Pair of 19th Century Desk Chairs

A William IV Mahogany & Leather Library Chair

Victorian Walnut and Red Leather Arm Chair

Regency Rosewood & Leather Arm Chair

Antique William IV Chesterfield Oxblood Leather Reclining Armchair Writing Slope

Chair Fine Early Victorian Oak & Chestnut Leather Armchair C1840

Fully Restored Antique George III Circa 1780 Brown Leather Chesterfield Armchair

Mid 19th Century Ebonised and Leather Library Armchair

Superb William 1v Leather Library Chair

Add keywords to the filter

Price

Era

Period

Style

Material

Origin

Stock Location

Recently Added

Online Payments

Categories