Club Chairs
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Cherry
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Acrylic
2010s Turkish Modern Club Chairs
Brass
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Steel
1980s Danish Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
2010s Canadian Modern Club Chairs
Brass
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Canvas, Linen, Wood
20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Sheepskin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Plywood, Foam, Beech
1970s American Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Club Chairs
Fiberglass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
Early 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
2010s British Modern Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Metal
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Beech, Leather, Foam
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Velvet, Wood
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Steel
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Hemp, Rope
2010s Belgian Modern Club Chairs
Linen
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Foam, Beech
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric
2010s Spanish Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Textile, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Beech
1970s Italian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Oak
1960s Italian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Rosewood, Leather
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Oak
1980s American Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood, Ash
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Foam, Leather, Beech
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Oak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
1980s North American Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Mahogany
2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Foam, Beech
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Metal
2010s Portuguese Modern Club Chairs
Metal
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Linen, Birch, Maple
Late 20th Century American Modern Club Chairs
Metal
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Wool, Teak
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Fabric, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Club Chairs
Aluminum
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.