Nailhead Club Chair
20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Rustic Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Mohair
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
20th Century North American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
2010s American International Style Club Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Late 20th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1920s Italian Baroque Club Chairs
Leather, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary American Louis XV Club Chairs
Leather, Cane, Walnut
Vintage 1960s Hepplewhite Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Rustic Club Chairs
Cowhide, Walnut
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 20th Century Rustic Chairs
Metal
2010s American American Classical Bergere Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Vintage 1980s French Chairs
Animal Skin, Lambskin, Leather, Sheepskin, Fabric, Burlap, Jute, Hardwoo...
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century English Chesterfield Wingback Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Asian William IV Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet, Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Brass
1990s French Provincial Armchairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century Biedermeier Armchairs
Metal
Late 20th Century French Provincial Living Room Sets
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary North American Georgian Armchairs
Leather
2010s American Modern Chairs
Lacquer, Birch, Maple
Late 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
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