Ruhlmann Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Macassar
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Rosewood, Upholstery
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
1990s American Art Deco Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood, Maple
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
1990s American Art Deco Sofas
Upholstery, Giltwood
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Teak
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Alabaster, Steel
2010s Austrian Jugendstil Chandeliers and Pendants
Silk
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Mahogany, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Flush Mount
Brass
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Beech
2010s European Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
2010s American Table Lamps
Brass
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Brass
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants
Plaster
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather
Late 20th Century Sculptures and Carvings
Teak
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas
Mohair, Foam, Wood
2010s Italian Sofas
Fabric
2010s Austrian Art Deco Chandeliers and Pendants
Brass
Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Sofas
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Hide, Alpaca, Upholstery, Walnut
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Early 20th Century French Living Room Sets
Wood
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Macassar, Paint
21st Century and Contemporary German Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Oak, Leather
Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Macassar
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Club Chairs
Fabric, Down
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1930s French Armchairs
Walnut, Lambskin
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Leather
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s Art Deco Club Chairs
Macassar
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
2010s British Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Alpaca, Wood
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
20th Century French Club Chairs
Nickel, Steel
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Vintage 1930s French Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Oak
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Finding the Right club-chairs for You
Traditionally covered in leather and abundantly luxurious, antique and vintage club chairs are among the most comfortable pieces of furniture that you could ever bring into your living room. The classic club chair is one of the 52 types of chairs to know when decorating your home.
While the club chair was especially popular in France during the 1920s — known there as fauteuil confortable (or “comfortable armchair”) — modern versions are derived from those used in 19th-century English gentlemen’s clubs, which is believed to be the origin of their name. A riff on the traditional armchair, these seats typically have low backs, extra-wide armrests and more than sufficient padding to support extended lounging.
Well-known modern interpretations of the club chair can be found in Marcel Breuer’s pared-down Wassily lounge chair and in the cube-like seats of the LC collection, designed by Charles-Édouard “Le Corbusier” Jeanneret, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand. Debuting in 1956, the celebrated Eames lounge chair was a fresh, subversive new take on the classic English club chair and a culmination of experimentation by Charles and Ray Eames, its inventive creators.
When shopping for any style of club chair, be it a mid-century modern club chair, an Art Deco club chair or another type, you’ll want to think about the room you have in mind for this distinct seating. Club chairs occupy a lot of real estate, as they’re usually larger than standard chairs. (You’ll want to make certain that there is at least one foot of space around the chair, for example, to ensure the sitter doesn’t feel cramped and that there is room to move freely around the furnishing.) And although they were originally upholstered in leather, contemporary iterations of the club chair can be found in fabric and plastic.
Introduce a decadent atmosphere and a whole lot of comfort in your living room or reading nook. Explore a collection of antique, new and vintage club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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