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Why is a club chair called a club chair?

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Why is a club chair called a club chair?
A 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 22, 2022
Shop for Small Club Chairs on 1stDibs
Timeless Small Club Chair in Gray by Borja Garcia and José a. Gandia-Blasco
By Gandia Blasco
Located in New York, NY
Timeless is the outdoor furniture collection inspired by the rational architectural language from the early 20th century, designed by José A. Gandía-Blasco Canales and Borja García. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Small Art Deco style club chair
Located in TILBURG, NL
Very decorative, Art Deco style little club chair. Walnut veneer and original green velvet
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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Small-Scale Club Chair in Leather and Tartan Plaid
Located in Asheville, NC
Art Deco style English club chair upholstered in an unusual combination of antiqued leather and
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Vintage 1930s British Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Brown Leather
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming cognac colored small scale Danish leather club chair made around the 1930's to 1940's. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

1940s Danish Small Club or Library Chair in Leather with Carved Legs
By Oskar Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming small scale Danish club chairs made around the 1930's to 1940's. The Danes called these
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Charming sheepskin club chair.
Located in Harderwijk, NL
Offered is this very beautiful sheepskin club chair. This exquisite chair exudes elegance and class
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1990s Dutch Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

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