Small Club Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Vintage 1930s British Club Chairs
Leather
1990s Dutch Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Muslin
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Linen, Elm, Feathers
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Satin, Cotton
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century European Club Chairs
Leather, Pine
2010s British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin, Linen, Elm, Feathers
Vintage 1950s Club Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Crocodile
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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20th Century Rustic Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Chenille
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Cotton, Satin
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Club Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
1990s French Modern Club Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Mahogany
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Wood
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Club Chairs
Metal
20th Century British Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
PVC
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
2010s Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Taiwanese Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1940s British Club Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool
2010s Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
20th Century Italian Futurist Club Chairs
Metal, Steel, Stainless Steel
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Belle Époque Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Faux Leather, Beech
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023Small chairs are often called slipper chairs. The first examples date back to the Victorian era, when they often appeared in women's dressing areas. Their low height made it easy for women wearing the bulky corsets and petticoats of the time to sit down so that someone could help them get their slippers or shoes on. Even though people primarily use these chairs in sitting areas today, the name has stuck. Explore an assortment of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
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