Club Chairs
1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech, Wool
1930s French Vintage Club Chairs
Bouclé, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown George III Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
1970s European Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Steel
20th Century French Empire Club Chairs
Beech
1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood, Oak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Walnut
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Silk, Chenille
19th Century French Regency Antique Club Chairs
Mahogany
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech, Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Stainless Steel
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
1940s French Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Sycamore
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Bouclé, Maple
21st Century and Contemporary Chesterfield Club Chairs
Leather
1930s Cuban Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
1920s English Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1920s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Wood
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s North American Club Chairs
Fabric
2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Club Chairs
Brass
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Aluminum
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Textile, Down, Mahogany
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Plastic
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Walnut
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
Early 1900s Italian Baroque Revival Antique Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Gothic Club Chairs
Metal
1980s Unknown Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wicker, Rattan
20th Century Classical Roman Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Club Chairs
Metal, Bronze
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Raffia
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum, Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Leather
1950s French Industrial Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1990s American American Classical Club Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
1880s English High Victorian Antique Club Chairs
Leather, Walnut
1970s British Space Age Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
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.