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Club Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Empire
Pair of Midcentury Mies Van Der Rohe Brno "Flat Bar 255" Leather Chairs, 1970s
Located in Roma, IT
Pair of amazing Ludwig Mies van der Rohe "brno" chairs in beige leather. Gavina produced this pair of items for Knoll in Italy during the 1970s. These stunning dining room chairs ha...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard Nielsen Lounge Chairs Model 1748
Located in New York, NY
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen lounge chairs / club chairs model 1748 produced through Fritz Hansen. A noted Danish design by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen of an upholster...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Wool

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Marble Imperial in Leatherette & Walnut, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Equal parts comfort and style this elegant set of armchairs by Marble Imperial are in 100% original, vintage condition! Upholstered in a thick leatherette with ultra-comfortable back...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Walnut

Liquid Red Club Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A fantistic pair of midcentury club chairs with tufted backs in liquid looking red Naugahyde having satin black legs and lower brass stud trim. Thess eye catching chairs with rounded backs...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Naugahyde, Wood

Midcentury Set of 2 Model 442 Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Stunning set of 2 Pierre Paulin "442" Chairs for Artifort, designed in the 1960s. These lovely chairs are also fabricated in the 1960s The combination of steel and the upholster...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Steel

Superb Mid-Century Modern Pfister Cube Lounge Chairs by Knoll in Cognac Leather
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Vintage all original Knoll cube club chairs. Simple cubist form with clean lines, set atop a seemingly floating base that are cha...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Brazilian Modern Armchair Pair in Purple Leather & Hardwood, Cimo, Brazil, 1960
Located in New York, NY
Available now, this super comfortable and visually striking pair of armchairs are made of a solid hardwood frame and purple leather upholstery with buttons in the backrest. These ...
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1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Hardwood

Mid Century Club Chair Att. to Heywood Wakefield
Located in New York, NY
Extra clean mid century lounge chair attributed to Heywood Wakefield. This example is well constructed, well designed and in. exceptional, ready to use condition. Measures: Total ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Midcentury David Print Emerald Armchair, Designed by J Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Arne Norell, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Arne Norell, Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, 1960s Rare pair of Swedish modern easy chairs designed by Arne Norel...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Steel

Pair Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Club Chairs, George Nelson Style, Box-Form
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Mid-Century Modern Lounge / Club Chairs, George Nelson Style, Box-Form A sleek and stylish pair of Mid-Century Modern large lounge or club chairs. Each having a wood trim on...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modernist Chromecraft Sculpta Unicorn Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
This iconic and arresting modernist Sculpta "Unicorn" chair was realized by Chromcraft in the United States in 1966. This chair represents one of the most celebrated and recognizable...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Aluminum

Isherwood Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Isherwood chair features a channel tufted body with loose seat and back cushions. The turned legs are made of solid white oak or American walnut and are inset on the sides reveal...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Case Lounge Chair in Velvet and Walnut by Milo Baughman
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Gorgeous case chair with figural walnut sides and square chrome legs attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin. The chair was bought from New York based retailer, Maurice Villenc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Chrome

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Beige Linen by Liceu De Artes, 1960s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this spectacular Mid-Century Modern armchair set in hardwood & beige cotton fabric designed by Liceu de Artes e Oficios, in the sixties, is nothing less than spectacular. These impressive armchairs are made in Brazilian Rosewood, known as Jacaranda, and re-upholstered in beige linen. The woodwork is spectacular and can be seen throughout the piece but mostly in the arms, legs, and the backrest. The old Jacaranda has been refinished and displays colorful veins in both armchairs. The set is displayed in our showroom next to a Joaquim Tenreiro Concha sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Linen, Hardwood

Bohemian Wicker Emanuelle Peacock Chair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A gorgeous and iconic Mid-Century Modern Bohemian Emanuelle peacock chair?? circa 1970s?? Woven rattan and wicker, with a large-scale fan back.?? Measures: 36.25” W x 21” D ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Wicker

Woodard Oversized Table with 4 Rocker Spring Chairs
Located in Cumberland, RI
Woodard oversized table with 4 rocker spring chairs Rare oval table offering 53" of dining space Perfect Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Dining Set wi...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Modern Vintage Black Leather Pair Club Chairs Johannes Spalt, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern pair of vintage freestanding lounge chairs or club chairs cubus like from stitched leather in black color by Johannes Spalt, 1960s Vienna. A pair of fabulous club chairs from black leather with chromed metal legs in rectangular form. These club chairs emphasize the sleek appearance from the Mid-Century Modern era and work wonderfully with all type of interior. Spacious seat with loose cushions invite for relaxing and could be used as freestanding fireplace seatings...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Leather

Stylish Pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Pair of stylish, petite lounge chairs with wallnut arm pads and legs. Recently covered in gray Holly Hunt high performance velvet. Italian, 1950s.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Choux Armchair with Bayes Sunshine Fabric and Natural Wood applications
Located in Lisbon, PT
Choux armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Casa E Giardino, Six White Painted Metal Chairs, 1942
Located in bari, IT
Set of six lounge chairs Casa e Giardino in white painted metal Italian production Mid-1950s, the chairs are deliberately left with their anti...
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Mid-Century German Modern Suede Circle Balloon Chair from Lusch & Co
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This circle chair or balloon chair was designed by Lusch Erzeugnis for Lusch & Co, in Germany during the 1960s. It features a black metal frame and suede leather seat. This chair is ...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Bauhaus Pair of Wassily Chairs by Marcel Breur Gavina Stendig
Located in Port Jervis, NY
High quality pair of Wassily chairs designed by Marcel Breur in 1926 Germany. Thick saddle leather and one inch chrome tubing comprise these chairs. In very good vintage condition wi...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Chrome

After Peter Murdoch Hexagon Swivel Chairs, Pair
By Peter Murdoch
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Modernist hexagonal upholstered swivel chairs, in the style of the Peter Murdoch (British, b. 1940) "Hexagon Chair" (designed 1960) for Hille a...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Damask, Acrylic

MASSIMO VIGNELLI Mod. Saratoga White and Red ArmChair, 1964
Located in Rome, IT
Historic armchair mod. Saratoga in white lacquered wood with cushions in beautiful red-purple fabric. If you can design one thing, you can design everything, said Massimo Vignelli (1...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Open Frame Solid Beech with Bouclé Armchairs, Italy, 1950's
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of open frame solid beech armchairs with classic mid-century modern styling and updated white bouclé upholstery. Exposed solid wood frame supports upholstery cushions with float...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful black fabric on original upholstered pair of Knoll club chairs. Clean, almost like new with very few & faint blemishes. Super stylish and very comfortable. Mid-Century Mode...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Brown Leather & Iron, Carlo Hauner, 1950s, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Brazilian Modern armchair in brown leather & iron, by Carlo Hauner, in Brazil during the 1950s is one of a kind! The popular design (at the time) follows the same pattern as the also popular “Concha” armchairs from Carlo Hauner and features an intricate steel base with a soft curved, re-upholstered brown leather seat which is very comfortable. This model was produced indoors, being upholstered in leather or outdoors using either a woven cotton fiber called “Sinzal” or colorful spaghetti chords. The piece is showcased in our gallery next to a Gelli Loveseat, a marble and wood coffee table and a Jose Zanine Caldas armchair...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Iron

Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters, designed in 1947, signed with Vladimir Kagan Designs label. The gorgeous velvet is in a red color but with a hint of burnt orange tone giving it a beautiful warmth and softness that can benefit any space. Signature curvaceous arms make this Barrel chair easily recognizable by design fans and a go-to choice for top interior designs throughout the world. This incredible collector's piece is a glimpse into Vladi's history. The 100-A Barrel chair was designed in 1947, this particular example was produced in circa 1973 in Kagan's new (at the time) state of the art factory in Long Island, after the Hugo Dreyfuss factory burned down in 1972. Highly sought-after by both collectors and interior designers - signed examples like this one being the most desirable as Kagan's designs were often copied throughout the years. This Barrel club chair by Vladimir Kagan for Vladimir Kagan Designs would work great in a Mid-Century Modern, Scandanavian Modern or Danish Modern home or penthouse apartment but could also look fantastic in a Contemporary or Post-Modern room. Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a hotel lobby lounge or members club, creative design studio or high-rise executive office. Consider using as a side chair, cafe or breakfast table chair, bedside chair...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Brazilian Modern Armchair in Hardwood, Brown Leatherette, G. Scapinelli, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern armchair in hardwood and brown faux leather by Giuseppe Scapinelli, 1950s Brazil is nothing less than the FIND of the year! The armchair i...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Hardwood

Wood & Purple Fabric 1940-50s Armachair Attributed to Paolo Buffa
Located in Varese, Lombardia
Wonderful armchair in wooden structure with purple fabric upholstered cushions. Due to its style and high quality the armchair has been attributed to the 1940-50s Paolo Buffa's produ...
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Custom Holly Hunt Leather Jockey Club Chair
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fine construction with ebonized tub form frame in one piece with the square tapering legs, slightly splayed. With a square back and shaped arms. H. 31", W. arms 29", Depth 31", sea...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage MCM Sears Symphony Coll by Drexel Green Upholstered & Cane Lounge Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) Sears & Roebuck by Drexel Symphony Collection lounge chair with original silk like green upholstery and walnut t...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style
Located in Stamford, CT
Danish Cabinetmaker Wingback / Lounge Chair, Scroll Arm, Fritz Hansen Style Green velvet wingback lounge chair designed and produced in Denmark, ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Velvet, Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs Offered is a pair of beautifully restored vintage Mid-Century Moder...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Steel

Choux Armchair with Bayes Carbon Fabric and Natural Wood Applications
Located in Lisbon, PT
Choux armchair is proportional and sculptural, perfectly made to the human scale. It gathers strong upholstered shapes lightly supported on elegant stan...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Frames New Wool Upholstery Lounge Chairs Refinish
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of His & Hers Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Frames New Wool Upholstery Lounge Chairs Refinished, MINT! Higher chair: 30×28x37, seat height: 16'' Smaller chair: 28x28x27.5, ...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in the Milo Baughman's Style
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern chrome lounge chair. circa 1970s. Inspired by Milo Baughman and the Barcelona chair by Mies Van der Rohe's designs. Fe...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Metal

from Disco to Disco Lounge Chairs, 2023
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
4 Hansen Lounge Chairs contemporized, re-shaped to make them unique, hand painted in black and white, multi lacquered in 2k varnish. Supa comfortable. Chairs that once were mass-p...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Acrylic, Plywood, Lacquer

Fritz Hansen Attributed Danish 1940s Easy Chair with Open Carved Birch Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming easy chair with open armrests attributed to Fritz Hansen and made in the 1940s. These type of 1940s chairs are increasingly coming into vogue. Made from solid birch with nic...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Birch, Wool

Mid Century Leopard Armchair, GFM 142, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful leopard armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, professor at...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Midcentury David Print Emerald Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Textile, Beech

French Leather Upholstered with Fringe Club Chair, Mid-20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an arched backrest and closed sides with a loose down filled cushion the chair is decorated with a double row of patinated nailheads, the bottom with original fringe which rea...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Midcentury David Print Emerald Armchairs, by Kedziorek, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The GFM armchair is an icon of the Polish design of the PRL period. The famous armchair was designed in 1962 by the Polish interior designer and furniture designer Edmund Homa. Pr...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Textile, Beech

Pair of French Modern Club Chairs by Pierre Vandel
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of French Modern club chairs by Pierre Vandel. We offer a rare, stylish and most comfortable pair of French Mid-Century Modern club cha...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Mohair, Wood

1960s French Rotary Armchair
Located in High Point, NC
Stylish and sophisticated, this vintage rotary armchair cuts a handsome figure. Made in France, the design provokes nostalgia for the chic offices of ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Armchairs, Attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich, Italy, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A super pair of Italian 1950s club chairs / armchairs, attirbuted to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium 100% alpaca wool fabric. Fast shipping worldwide.
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Alpaca, Wood, Oak

Midcentury Leather Club Chairs, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Wonderful pair of wide and low profile lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in distressed leather with walnut bases refinished. Comfortable and su...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Style Violet Velvet Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vintola Studio...
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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Bouclé, Beech, Velvet

Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this very Brazilian Modern armchair pair in hardwood and gray suede designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the sixties is gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in Portuguese). The armchairs feature a hardwood structure upholstered in gray velvet and four toothpick legs. The back (the “shell”) is curved and ends in the arm rests. What makes these armchairs so special is the beautiful design iconic from Joaquim Tenreiro (Publications attached also). The original upholstery was also suede so we decided to do something similar. The furniture set photo showcases the armchairs with the matching “Concha” sofa (sold separately) and a Jean Gillon Rodeio...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Velvet, Hardwood

Pair Italian Poltrona Frau Velvet Upholstered Club Chairs, 2ndq 20th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Formerly upholstered in leather these chairs now in velvet and retaining the original upholstery pattern, raised on square tapering legs.
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1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Velvet

Brazilian Modernist Club Chairs by Móveis Cimo, a Pair, circa 1950s
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of Brazilian modernist chairs by Móveis Cimo, circa late 1950s. Sculpturally crafted from rosewood and featuring original camel-hued l...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Italian Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Club Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian pair of chairs upholstered club chairs from the Mid-20th Century. These vintage arm chairs from Italy have a comfortably modern design with squared seats and backs, and fu...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Upholstery

Lucite & Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Lucite & Brass Lounge Arm Chair by Charles Hollis Jones, a stunning piece of furniture that will elevate any space with its sleek and modern design. The chair feature...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Leather Cube Club Lounge Chair on Casters
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern red leather cube club lounge chair on casters. Item features quality vintage, post Mid-Century Modern, cube form club chair in red leather on rolling caste...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Italian Vintage Club Chairs in Red Leather ca. 1970's by Poltrona Frau
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of ultra cool pair of club chairs made by Poltrona Frau of Italy. Supple leather raised on black block legs of black painted beech wood. Very high caliber chairs marked by Poltr...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Leather, Beech

FS Flores Collection Ghost Drapery Armchairs, Priced Individually
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Chic midcentury inspired pair of ghost drapery armchairs handcrafted with a durable metal frame wrapped in reed with a tight elegant form, from the 2023 FS Flores...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Brutalist Armchairs Upholstered in Vintage French Light Grey Linen 1970s
Located in London, GB
Brutalism is a style with an emphasis on materials, textures and construction, producing highly expressive forms as in this pair of armchairs with square defined shapes. Upholstered in a beautiful light grey vintage French linen...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood, 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.

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