1980s Hardwood Club Chairs
Vintage 1980s Dutch Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Silk, Birdseye Maple, Ebony
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Ash
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Teak
Vintage 1980s English Armchairs
Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Hardwood, Rattan
People Also Browsed
2010s French Modern Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights an...
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Faux Leather, Cedar
Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Beech, Mohair
Vintage 1960s European Bohemian Chaise Longues
Bamboo
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Oak, Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Wood, Ebony
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Fabric, Velvet, Lacquer, Wood
Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Cedar
2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Metal
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Fir
20th Century French Desks
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Recent Sales
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s Indonesian British Colonial Club Chairs
Cane, Teak
Vintage 1980s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Rattan, Willow
Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Beech
Vintage 1980s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Beech
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Cotton, Birdseye Maple
Vintage 1980s American Louis XV Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Hardwood, Rattan
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Hardwood, Leather
1980s Hardwood Club Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much are 1980s Hardwood Club Chairs?
Finding the Right Club Chairs for You
Traditionally covered in leather and abundantly luxurious, antique and vintage club chairs are among the most comfortable pieces of furniture that you could ever bring into your living room. The classic club chair is one of the 52 types of chairs to know when decorating your home.
While the club chair was especially popular in France during the 1920s — known there as fauteuil confortable (or “comfortable armchair”) — modern versions are derived from those used in 19th-century English gentlemen’s clubs, which is believed to be the origin of their name. A riff on the traditional armchair, these seats typically have low backs, extra-wide armrests and more than sufficient padding to support extended lounging.
Well-known modern interpretations of the club chair can be found in Marcel Breuer’s pared-down Wassily lounge chair and in the cube-like seats of the LC collection, designed by Charles-Édouard “Le Corbusier” Jeanneret, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. Debuting in 1956, the celebrated Eames lounge chair was a fresh, subversive new take on the classic English club chair and a culmination of experimentation by Charles and Ray Eames, its inventive creators.
When shopping for any style of club chair, be it a mid-century modern club chair, an Art Deco club chair or another type, you’ll want to think about the room you have in mind for this distinct seating. Club chairs occupy a lot of real estate, as they’re usually larger than standard chairs. (You’ll want to make certain that there is at least one foot of space around the chair, for example, to ensure the sitter doesn’t feel cramped and that there is room to move freely around the furnishing.) And although they were originally upholstered in leather, contemporary iterations of the club chair can be found in fabric and plastic.
Introduce a decadent atmosphere and a whole lot of comfort in your living room or reading nook. Explore a collection of antique, new and vintage club chairs on 1stDibs.
Read More
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.