Gentlemans Club Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s Victorian Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Dining Room Chairs
Walnut, Leather, Linen, Upholstery
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Leather
20th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Vintage 1920s British Posters
Paper
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Bookcases
Metal, Brass, Stainless Steel
2010s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Walnut
2010s American Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Side Tables
Chestnut
2010s Mexican Brutalist Contemporary Art
Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools
Iron
21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Stools
Antler, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Sofas
Mohair, Oak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Benches
Velvet, Ebony, Wood
Vintage 1950s English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Club Chairs
Leather
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Vintage 1940s British Chesterfield Club Chairs
Vintage 1910s English Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Early 20th Century British Club Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Great Britain (UK) Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Antique 1820s British Georgian Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century British Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Club Chairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1920s British Regency Club Chairs
Oak, Leather
Vintage 1950s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century American Renaissance Revival Club Chairs
Damask, Walnut
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Antique 1830s Irish Early Victorian Club Chairs
Antique Early 19th Century English William IV Chairs
Rosewood
20th Century British Edwardian Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Wingback Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary British French Provincial Armchairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century British Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1940s Great Britain (UK) Sofas
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Corner Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather
Antique 18th Century Irish Georgian Wingback Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Victorian Wingback Chairs
Leather
20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Leather, Oak
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1880s English Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Armchairs
Oak
1990s British Chesterfield Living Room Sets
Leather, Oak
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique Early 1900s English Edwardian Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Canapes
Leather
Early 20th Century German Ashtrays
Steel
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Leather
20th Century English Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Armchairs
Oak
20th Century British Modern Armchairs
Leather, Velvet
Antique 1810s English Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Sofas
Leather, Walnut
Gentlemans Club Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
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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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