Club Chairs
Mid-19th Century English William IV Antique Club Chairs
Leather, Mahogany
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Club Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wood, Bentwood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Modern Antique Club Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Plaster, Wood
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Iron
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Faux Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
19th Century English Regency Antique Club Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech, Wool
19th Century English Georgian Antique Club Chairs
Oak, Leather
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fiberglass
19th Century English Victorian Antique Club Chairs
Leather
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Mohair
19th Century British Antique Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal, Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cherry, Fabric
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Maple
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cotton, Rosewood
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Pine
1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fiberglass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1950s American Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech, Fabric
Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Club Chairs
Mahogany
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1890s Unknown Victorian Antique Club Chairs
Silk
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass, Iron
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
1950s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric
1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1950s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Rush, Wood
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Textile, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
19th Century German Baroque Antique Club Chairs
Walnut
Mid-19th Century English Regency Antique Club Chairs
Brass
1950s Bohemian Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Rattan
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.