Club Chairs
1950s Italian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Stainless Steel
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fiberglass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Maple
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Mohair
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech, Wool
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Hardwood
1980s North American Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fiberglass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
1980s North American Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1950s Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Walnut, Lacquer
1950s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Bronze
1980s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Linen, Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cotton, Rosewood
1950s Chesterfield Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Rattan
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Mahogany, Textile, Down
1980s American Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Ash
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1950s American Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1950s Finnish Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet, Beech
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Teak
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Oak
1980s North American Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1980s Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Rattan, Reed
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Teak
1950s Italian Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric
1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
1950s Finnish Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Aluminum
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
1980s Philippine Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Bamboo, Mahogany
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.