Library Club Chair
Mid-20th Century Unknown George IV Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Mohair
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century William and Mary Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Leather, Giltwood
Early 20th Century English Edwardian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1990s Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Faux Leather
21st Century and Contemporary English George III Club Chairs
Brass
Antique Early 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown George III Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 1820s English Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Antique 1840s English Victorian Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Club Chairs
Wood
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Bronze
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Leather
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Maple
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Antique Late 19th Century British Club Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British William IV Club Chairs
Brass
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
Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Antique Mid-19th Century English William IV Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
20th Century Organic Modern Club Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century American Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Giltwood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Chippendale Lounge Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Late 20th Century French Provincial Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s British Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Louis XVI Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Teak, Upholstery
1990s American American Craftsman Rocking Chairs
Walnut
Antique 19th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- 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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