40s Club Chair
Vintage 1940s Finnish Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Birch
20th Century American Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Rattan
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Paint, Feathers
Vintage 1930s Danish Club Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brocade
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s Club Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Mohair
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Rattan
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Chairs
Plastic
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Korean Chairs
Plastic
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Bouclé, Oak
1940s Post-Impressionist Portrait Paintings
Oil
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Console Tables
Wood
Vintage 1930s Argentine Art Deco Console Tables
Gold Leaf
21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Acrylic, Graphite
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Abstract Paintings
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic, Graphite
Late 20th Century American Animal Sculptures
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Abstract Prints
Etching
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Fiberglass, Rosewood
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s Settees
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Arm Height:22
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s Italian Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1940s Italian Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Italian Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Elm
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Mohair
Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs
Leather
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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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