Club Chairs
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
1940s French French Provincial Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
20th Century French Club Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Oak
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Birch
Mid-20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
Mid-20th Century French Club Chairs
Wood
1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Bouclé, Maple
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1970s American Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Ash
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet
Late 20th Century French Bauhaus Club Chairs
Brass, Nickel
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rosewood
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1930s Cuban Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Mahogany
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Linen, Wicker, Wood
1990s American Industrial Club Chairs
Metal
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
1960s German Space Age Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Fiberglass
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Club Chairs
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Late 20th Century Unknown Organic Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Seagrass, Wood
1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Birch
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Alpaca, Beech
1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Jacaranda, Rosewood, Faux Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Ultrasuede
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Bamboo, Rattan
Late 20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Club Chairs
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1990s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Cane, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1920s British Vintage Club Chairs
Beech
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Pine
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1940s German Bauhaus Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1950s Italian Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Naugahyde, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet
20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Rosewood, Velvet
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Teak
Late 20th Century French Country Club Chairs
Cotton, Wood
20th Century Italian Space Age Club Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
Antique and Vintage Club Chairs for Sale on 1stDibs
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.