Club Chairs
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany
1980s American Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1960s Italian Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Beech, Wool
1990s English Other Club Chairs
Cotton, Velvet, Wood, Down
Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Teak
20th Century Post-Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1930s Swedish Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1970s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Steel, Chrome
1950s Indian Vintage Club Chairs
Cowhide, Teak
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Faux Fur, Acrylic
1940s French Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1950s American Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Beech
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
1980s Unknown Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1960s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Jacquard, Beech
1980s American Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Silk
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1990s American Empire Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
20th Century Chesterfield Club Chairs
Cowhide, Leather
1970s Italian Organic Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Cane, Rattan
1990s Swedish Minimalist Club Chairs
Aluminum, Steel
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Early 20th Century Club Chairs
Mahogany, Satinwood
1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Metal
1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Bentwood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Rattan
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fiberglass
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
1940s French Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1940s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1970s Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Suede
Mid-20th Century Unknown Chinoiserie Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rattan, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Czech Art Deco Club Chairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Upholstery, Bouclé
1940s Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Velvet
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Steel
1990s Organic Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Rattan, Wood
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather
20th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Teak
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Upholstery, Wood
1930s French Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1970s Dutch Industrial Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Mohair, 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.