Club Chairs
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Fabric, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Club Chairs
Bentwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Chenille
1940s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Club Chairs
Suede
Mid-20th Century American Campaign Club Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Mid-20th Century European Bauhaus Club Chairs
Steel
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Ash
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
20th Century Canadian Neoclassical Club Chairs
Burl, Fabric
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century English Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Amboyna, Upholstery
1970s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1970s German Space Age Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Plywood
Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Club Chairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rush, Oak
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Wood, Walnut
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan
20th Century Club Chairs
Aluminum
Early 20th Century British Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Beech
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
1930s Swedish Chesterfield Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
20th Century Neoclassical Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Baroque Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Walnut
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Fiberglass
20th Century French Club Chairs
Brass
1950s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1980s North American Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Minimalist Club Chairs
Plywood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century English Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Ultrasuede, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery
1980s Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Mahogany
20th Century French Club Chairs
Steel
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Velvet, Rosewood
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
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.