Vintage Club Chairs
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1970s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Sapele Wood
1980s Swedish Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Linen, Beech
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Canvas, Oak
1930s Danish Vintage Club Chairs
Beech
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1990s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1930s American Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
1970s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1960s Space Age Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
20th Century English Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century British Chesterfield Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wood
1970s German Vintage Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Teak
1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century Dutch Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
1980s American Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Hardwood, Velvet
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Sheepskin
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Textile, Beech
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Sheepskin
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1940s Italian Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Mahogany
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Mahogany, Velvet
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Wrought Iron
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Mahogany
1990s American Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1960s Italian Space Age Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Rattan, Rush
1930s Dutch Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
1990s American Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech
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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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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