Club Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Club Chairs
Leather
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut
19th Century English William IV Antique Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
20th Century Classical Roman Club Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
1950s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Bronze
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
1920s American Victorian Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Club Chairs
Leather
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Teak
Late 20th Century American Industrial Club Chairs
Aluminum
1970s English Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Textile, Wool, Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Rattan
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Birch
1940s American Empire Vintage Club Chairs
Wood
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Brass
1970s American Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1980s Danish Vintage Club Chairs
Early 2000s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Faux Fur, Oak
1980s Canadian Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Foam
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
1950s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Steel, Brass
20th Century French Provincial Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood, Burlap
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Brass
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Lacquer
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Mohair, Oak
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
2010s Argentine Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fiberglass
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Club Chairs
Linen, Mahogany
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
2010s Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Club Chairs
Leather, Foam, Polyester
2010s Portuguese Club Chairs
Metal
20th Century Chesterfield Club Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
2010s American Organic Modern Club Chairs
Steel
1990s Club Chairs
Leather
2010s Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech, Wood
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.