You want chairs that make long reading sessions comfortable without overwhelming shelves and book stacks. I focused on supportive silhouettes with high backs, firm yet cushioned seats, durable upholstery, and compact footprints, plus wood or metal legs that visually lighten the room around lower bookcases.
Library furniture for any public library setting | Agati
Carved Mahogany Reclining Library Chair, Designed by William Smee | BADA
Tufted Leather Wingback Library Chair at 1stDibs