Modernist Club Chair
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Wool
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Foam, Lucite
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Wenge
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
2010s German Modern Armchairs
Metal, Chrome
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Steel
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Purpleheart
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Ash
Vintage 1930s German Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass, Steel
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
1990s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Maple
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1920s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Birch
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Iron
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Damask, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Damask, Acrylic
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut, Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Wood, Leather, Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Modern Club Chairs
Foam
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam, Hardwood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Club Chairs
Nickel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Walnut, Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Stainless Steel
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
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Modernist Club Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Modernist Club Chair?
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 antique, new and vintage 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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