Club Chairs
20th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Parchment Paper, Suede
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
19th Century British Victorian Antique Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Vintage Club Chairs
Bentwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
19th Century English Victorian Antique Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech
Early 2000s French Provincial Club Chairs
Mohair
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Leather
1990s American Bohemian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Palisander
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Bouclé, Beech
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan, Hardwood
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chenille, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Suede, Lucite
20th Century American French Provincial Club Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Gold Leaf
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet
1930s Cuban Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century American Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Birch
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Textile, Down, Mahogany
1970s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wrought Iron
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Wood, Lacquer, Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary American Minimalist Club Chairs
Fiberglass, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Bouclé, Velvet
21st Century and Contemporary English Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
Late 19th Century British Antique Club Chairs
Oak
1980s Country Vintage Club Chairs
Cotton
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Cane, Mahogany
1970s Chinoiserie Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Cement
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Amboyna, Upholstery
Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
20th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Bouclé, 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.