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Club Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Bernhardt Flair Division Butterscotch Leather and Chrome Barcelona Chairs
Located in Chattanooga, TN
We purchased this set from the original owner who's owned them since 1972. These rare reproductions of the original Mies van der Rohe Barcelona Chairs were made by Bernhardt's Flair...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super comfy matching pair of barrel back lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature swiveling walnut base with blue fabric. Fabric is old and should be replaced.
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Mustard Yellow Velvet Club Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mustard Yellow velvet club chairs. Made by Arcadian Furniture out of Conover, North Carolina . Which has been in business since 1966. Classic shape and style with a skirted /...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Black Leather and Chrome Brno Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional pair of Mid-Century Modern Brno tubular club or lounge chairs
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe in 1930 for the Tugendhat House
Produced by Knoll
USA, Late 20th ...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair in Floral Fabric
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Danish large lounge chair from the 1940s. Made with spring coils and in the seat and backrest. Reupholstered at a later point and remains in clean usable condition with only minimal ...
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech
1940s Lounge Chairs, Gio Ponti Designer Attributed, Just Richly New Upholstered
By Gio Ponti
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Midcentury lounge chairs, Gio Ponti designer attributed, just richly new upholstered.
Golden brass legs. This is an icon of the armchairs recognized...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, with Kravet Upholstery
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs
USA, Circa 1980s
A sleek and stunning pair of Milo Baughman Floating Cube Club Chairs, These chairs are a fine examples to Baughman'...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Jaw-Dropping Restored Pair of Bamboo Club Chairs, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely amazing pair of large-scale club chairs, circa 1970. Diagonally applied reed Bamboo veneer over Mahogany frame construction. Aged to absolute perfection. These stout, e...
Category
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Mahogany
Charlie Armchair with Bouclé Snow Structure and Natural Wood Feet
Located in Lisbon, PT
Like a warm embrace, Charlie armchair welcomes you to stay within and relax. An elevated homage to postmodern design that radiates through its unusual proportions and strong curves w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Four Superb Restored Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed, circa 1954
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Art Deco to MCM Black Faux Leather Club Chair & Ottoman w/ Casters
Located in Topeka, KS
Fantastic Mid-20th Century Art Deco to Mid Century Modern black faux leather club chair & ottoman. The chair has black nail head detail, a loose seat & back T-cushion, front casters,...
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Mario Bellini for Cassina 'Cab 414' Leather Lounge Chair, Signed, circa 1980s
By Cassina, Mario Bellini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful black leather Mario Bellini Cab lounge chair, Model #414, signed Cassina, designed in the 1970s. These fine examples of the cab line by Mario Bellini for Cassina are classic staples for luxury interior designers and collectors alike, these lounge variations of the design are larger and deeper than the similar dining armchair, and have the addition of the seat cushion. Signed underneath with Cassina embossing to the leather.
Mario Bellini described the 1970s bestselling design for the Cab collection as “This was a new kind of chair, constructed totally out of leather, much cloned since then.” and is now a signature piece in Cassina’s Contemporanei collection. Cab was the first-ever chair to feature a free-standing leather structure, inspired by how our skin fits over our skeleton. The upholstery consists of sixteen pieces of saddle leather. They then undergo fourteen discrete procedures, again by hand. The pieces are sewn together only when their outer edges have been trimmed to ensure a perfect fit. Once assembled, the cover is attached to the chair’s steel skeleton and held in place by means of a zipper fastening as in a bespoke tailored...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural Velvet Upholstered Lounge Chairs, Pair
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs or lounge chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
USA, 1970s
Sculptural design, with light gray velvet upholstery.
Measures: 30.25"W x ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
1980s Rattan and Rush Chair, Table, and Lamp Set, 3 Piece Set
Located in Germantown, MD
Vintage custom rattan and rush chair, Rattan side table and rush lamp. Lamp does not come with shade. Chair is ready for your choice of Seat cushion to match...
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Rattan, Rush
Set of Four Italian Rattan/Bamboo Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
Very stylish and rare. A great set of 4 that is very cozy. 39cm chilly seat height.
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label.
The gorgeous velvet is in a red color but with a hint of burnt orange tone giving it a beautiful warmth and softness that can benefit any space. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for top interior designs throughout the world.
This incredible collector's piece is a glimpse into Vladi's history. The 100-A Barrel chair was designed in 1947, this particular example was produced in circa 1973 in Kagan's new (at the time) state of the art factory in Long Island, after the Hugo Dreyfuss factory burned down in 1972. Highly sought-after by both collectors and interior designers - signed examples like this one being the most desirable as Kagan's designs were often copied throughout the years.
This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Brazilian Modernist Club Chairs by Móveis Cimo, a Pair, circa 1950s
By Moveis Cimo
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of Brazilian modernist chairs by Móveis Cimo, circa late 1950s. Sculpturally crafted from rosewood and featuring original camel-hued l...
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Shell Beige Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vint...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
DOOQ Armchair Odisseia with Kelly Wearstler's District Fabric and Brass
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Odisseia armchair embodies the aesthetic spirit of the space age, a new kind of discreet luxury and comfort inspired by a futuristic era created by new visual experiences and concept...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Folke Ohlsson Pasedena Chair with Teak Frame and Textured Velvet Midcentury
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful lounge chair 'Pasadena' designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX Ljungs Industrier, Sweden. It is a very solid chair with a textured white velvet upholstery and teak f...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Rare and Exceptional Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chairs c. 1973
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and exceptional pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs and matching ottoman. Having its original midcentury ...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Chrome "T Lounge" Chair Reupholstered in Embroidered Denim
Located in Round Top, TX
Circa 1970s, heavy chromed steel Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin “T Lounge” freshly upholstered and updated in vintage embroidered denim, an ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Shell Dining Chair, Black and White Fabricut Fabric, Vintola, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Milo Baughman for Directional Cube Chair in Green Mohair, 1970s
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage club chair attributed to Milo Baughman for Directional. USA, ca. 1970s.
Upholstered in a fabulous deep green mohair. Original upholstery shows very well.
The chair is ver...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
1970s Baker Candy Cane Stripes English Style Skirted Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated mid 20th Century with this exquisite candy cane colored, English style chair set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history a...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Exceptional Pair of Cy Mann Attributed Leather Lounge Chairs
By Cy Mann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The iconic mid century Cy Mann lounge chair design upholstered in a Saddle tone leather with a contrasting and complimenting back panel in an Olive Plaid. The chairs are very comfort...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
20th Century Italian Pair of Small Vintage Mid-Century Modern Iron Club Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage pair of Mid-Century modern Italian club chairs made hand crafted iron, in good condition. The sculptural armchairs have a half-rounded, short backrest with slightly outstre...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of Carl-Johan Boman Chairs, Finland, 1940s, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca
Located in LEWES, GB
A lovely pair of Carl-Johan Boman cocktail / easy chairs, Finland, 1940s. Newly upholstered in a premium pure Alpaca wool. Fast shipping worldwide.
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Beech
Vintage MCM George Nelson 5476 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller Fuchsia Fabric
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (a.k.a.) Mid-Century Modern 5476 lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller. Comprised of a walnut frame and fuchsia...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Corkscrew or Nautilus Swivel Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Chairs are currently upholstered in the original blush/ tan microsuede upholstery. Chairs feature an organic design of the back sloping down in a cork screw manner there by serving a...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Mid-Century Modern Teak Club Chair, 1970s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and elegant Mid-Century Modern club chair.
Striking Danish design from the 1970s.
Original solid teak frame which has been re-upholstered with a high quality multi-colored s...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Brass Leg Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A wonderful pair of chairs with accompanying ottoman by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Features a generous and comfortable seat, button back, and solid brass tapered legs. Rare to find s...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Mid Century Zebra Tiger Velvet Armchairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Gosciecinska furniture factory from solid beech wood. This armchair is regarded one of the best polish armchair design from the previous a...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Beautiful Pair of Large Scale Double-Sided Cane Club Chairs - 2 Pair Available
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent club chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery. There ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Ash
Sophisticated Restored Pair of Lounge Chairs by Baker Furniture, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
An absolutely jaw-dropping pair of meticulously restored lounge chairs from a boutique series produced by Baker Furniture, circa 1960. Extremely rare examples. Stout, expertly crafted ebonized solid mahogany construction. This elegant Asian influenced chair...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Fabio Lenci Hyaline Adjustable MCM Lounge Chair Glass Black Leather 1970s MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Italian Mid-Century Modern super comfortable adjustable sling upholstery hyaline chair by Fabio Lenci, 1974.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Glass
French Stool by Adrien Audoux & Frida Minet, 1950s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Bar stool in oak with a woven cane seat by French designers Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. France, 1950s.
The seat consists of thick, circular braided reed braids. Legs are made o...
Category
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Raffia, Oak
Pair of iconic round back chairs with Hermes fabric. Midcentury Italian design
Located in London, GB
A pair of round-backed chairs. Four elongated and slanted black enamelled iron legs with brass metal tip ending. The seat shell, crafted from plywood is generously padded with polyur...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Bat Armchair, Yellow Dots, Chrome, Bauhaus Style, Poland, 1970s
By Bauhaus
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A unique "Bat" armchair from the factory Zadziele Wschod, produced in the 1970s, fully renovated armchair, original chrome preserved, very well polished.
Perfect for Minimalist inte...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Club Chair Att. to Heywood Wakefield
Located in New York, NY
Extra clean mid century lounge chair attributed to Heywood Wakefield. This example is well constructed, well designed and in. exceptional, ready to use condition.
Measures: Total ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pr. Mid Century Lounge Chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll International
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic mid century club chairs designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Associates ( Park Ave ). These chairs are in very good, clean, ready to use condition, they were reuphol...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of two cognac leather Florence Knoll lounge chairs model 65a
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Model 65A arm chair is a design by Florence Knoll from 1956. The chair is part of a seating group that consisted of an armchair with or without armrests (slipper Chairs) and a sofa w...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Danish Art Deco or Early Midcentury Club or Lounge Chair in Red Mohair Ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish highback lounge chair in the style of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard. Made around early 1950's. Simple yet very refined design lines and very ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Beech
Jean-Michel Frank Style Angled Armchair
Located in Chicago, IL
A cushioned armchair in the style of Mid-Century Modern, recently updated by Chicago design firm Yung Atelier with cotton blend upholstery in a ne...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Oak
Pair of French Vintage Wicker Club Chairs with Camel Back and Tall Arms
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of French vintage wicker and wood club chairs from the mid-20th century. Featuring a wicker body with wooden arm supports, each chair is adorned with a straight camel back. Th...
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Wood
Pair of Italian Armchairs by Gio Ponti for Casa e Giardino, 1930s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Paris, FR
A set of two Italian collectible vintage armchairs first designed by Gio Ponti for manufacturing company Casa e Giardino in the late 1930s.
These have yet to be restored. Price inclu...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Pair of Vintage Thayer Coggin Armchairs by Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A silver, vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of lounge chairs made of hand crafted chrome, designed by Milo Baughman and produced by TC Thayer Coggin, Inc., in good condition. The seat, backrest of the plated steel armchairs are inclinated with straight armrests, supported by a metal frame, standing on four small feet. Manufacturer labels at the bottom. Newly upholstered in a white-grey cotton fabric, detailed with blue piping. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 - 1965, North Carolina, United States.
Seat: 17.75" H x 25" W x 18" D
Milo Ray Baughman, Jr. was an American modern...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Skirted Upholstered Club Chair, Customizable
By John Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our Madison chair features a t-cushion and loose pillow back for additional comfort. The chair is framed in maple and birch.
Price does not include fabric. Fabric shown is for imag...
Category
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Danish 1940s Large Lounge Chair in Wool Fabric Fritz Hansen Style
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful 1950s Danish easy chair in the style of Fritz Hansen. Very elegant with distinct shape, precise lines and harmonious proportions. T...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Beech, Wool
De Sede DS46 Tan / Beige Buffalo Leather Lounge armchair, Switzerland
Located in Nijmegen, NL
De Sede DS-46 lounge armchair in thick beige / tan Buffalo leather. The chair has small signs of age, use but remains overall in a very good condition.
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Heart Dining Chair, Pink Boucle, Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vi...
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech
Jens Risom for Knoll lounge chair pair
Located in Farmingdale, NJ
One of the first commissioned chairs produced by Knoll. This example was manufactured in 2000; and is not currently being manufactured by Knoll. Both retain tags. Sold as a pair.
N...
Category
Early 2000s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Stellar Restored Pair of Rattan Campaign Loungers, circa 1960
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and upholstered. The chairs ar...
Category
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of KEM Weber Springer Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Matching pair of extremely comfortable Machine Age American Art Deco armchairs designed, circa 1935, for Lloyd manufacturing by Karl Emmanuel Martin (KEM) Weber (1889 -1963). Known a...
Category
1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1970s Vintage Danish Teak High-Back Lounge Chair by Domino Mobler
Located in Elkton, MD
The vintage Danish high-back lounge chair by Domino Mobler is a quintessential piece of Scandinavian mid-century design. Crafted from solid teak. The high backrest is complemented by...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Very rare DS 31 lounge set in green leather by De Sede Team for De Sede Swiss
By De Sede
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
This rare set of vintage de Sede swivel club chairs boasts a stunning patina on the luxurious and very rare green leather upholstery. These high-quality, Swiss-made chairs in this co...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Pair of Design Armchairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered in mustard color fabric
- beech legs parts have been refurbished.
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Choux Armchair with Bayes Sunset Fabric and Natural Wood applications
Located in Lisbon, PT
Choux armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stan...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
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.