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Club Chairs For Sale
Style: Mid-Century Modern
Style: Neoclassical
Majestic Pair of Thebes Loungers by John Hutton for Randolph & Hein, circa 1975
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
1970s Milo Baughman Rattan Caned Wood Cube Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, wood caned chairs set you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stateme...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Set Contemporary Chaise Lounge & Footstool Black Metal & Navy Blue Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
Chaise lounge, black smoke steel and blue leather, modern style, wanderlust
Serene pieces where exclusivity and precision are shown in small details such as the hand-turned metal nu...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Mid Century Modern Newly Upholstered Milo Baughman Cantilever Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Chrome Flat Bar Cantilever Club Chairs Newly Upholstered in Natural Linen Boucle - Pair
Classic & iconic pair of mid century modern Milo Baughman d...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fine Pair of Adjustable Trelax Chairs by Pierre Guariche, France, 1961
Located in Brussels, BE
Recovered in yellow velvet.
Design by P.Guariche for Meurop in 1961.
Litt.: Pierre Guariche by D.Jacob- L; Blaisse-A. Jeauneau. (Norma Editions) page 171.
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wingback Lounge Chair with Wooden X-Base, Germany
Located in Chicago, IL
An antique German wingback lounge chair freshly upholstered in a taupe wool-blend fabric with a subtle striped detail and single welt detailing. This chair has a wood X-base stained a beautiful dark brown hue. We love the dramatic curved wings and angular profile on this antique lounge chair...
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19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Midcentury David Print White 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 furnit...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940s
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design.
Structure in solid oak.
Condition report : the chair show si...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Vertical Flat Bar Lounge Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A great looking pair of Milo Baughman Style cantilevered lounge/club chairs. The chairs are restored and the chrome is in excellent condition. A very comfortable chair! The price not...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Red Saporiti Kiushu Armchairs Distinctive Italian Mid Century Modern Design
By Saporiti
Located in Dronten, NL
Kiushu club chair in red Alcantara fabric, made in Italy circa 1960 by Saporiti.
This chair, equipped with a chromed steel frame, features a very distinctive sloped back at the bott...
Category
1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-50 Black Leather Recliner Chair, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive lounge chair by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland. Features a reclining mechanism allowing you to recline the chair almost flat if you choose. Extremely comfortable. T...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Mid-Century Style Italian Lounge Chair in Velvet Rose Pink
Located in London, GB
Sophia was inspired by stylish Italian design from the 1950s and is now created by English craftsman for the 21st century. We developed a lounge chair with the option of producing any number to your fabric specification. The price quoted is based on a high quality beech frame and velvet fabric with metal and brass legs. Our lead times are 6-8 weeks depending on your specific requirements. Should your brief determine a quicker deadline, we would endeavour where possible to customise our service to fit your needs. Mannequin shown for scale is 5 ft. 10 inches.
Very similar in style to the Chairs that Ken...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
20th Century Ico Parisi Armchairs for Ariberto Colombo, Set of Two, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Paris, FR
A rare pair of two Italian midcentury collectible armchairs or lounge chairs designed by Ico and Luisa Parisi for Ariberto Colombo at the beginning of the 1950s. The angular shape of...
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Club Chair and Ottoman Set
By Roche Bobois
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage set by Roche Bobois features an oversized and cushioned club chair, as well as a large ottoman. Durable purple upholstery and metal legs make up the quality materials to...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Italian Midcentury Armchairs Gio Ponti Club Chairs Ivory Bouclette
By Gio Ponti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Italian midcentury armchairs Gio Ponti style club chairs in ivory bouclette.
These classic and exquisite armchairs have been fully...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Incredible Pair of Caramel Cane Parsons Chairs by Danny Ho Fong, circa 1965
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and ready for upholstery...
Category
1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
1970s Mcm to Modern Harvey Probber Club Chairs Orange 1571 Tuxedo Sleigh Bases
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage MCM (a.k.a. Mid-Century Modern) to Modern Harvey Probber orange tuxedo style 1571 club chairs with black painted sleigh bases, a pair. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that they are vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. They have been professionally shampooed and are in wonderful condition. There is a slight sun fading to the fabric that cannot be detected unless you remove the cushions, and we did some slight touch up to the legs. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s.
Are oranges named oranges because oranges are orange OR is orange called orange because oranges are orange??? Hmmmmmmm???? We may never know… BUT we DO know that this pair of orange club chairs by Harvey Probber is PHENOMENAL!!! Double your seating pleasure with this dynamic duo comprised of fully upholstered tuxedo style frames, deep seats hosting loose zippered foam filled seat and back cushions, fabulous black painted sleigh bases, PLUS they are wearing their original orange large weave hopsacking fabric. WOW!! They are stunning in their simplicity, extremely comfortable, and ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!! They will be fabulous in the corner of your bedroom, in the living room across from your sofa, in the sitting room with a wonderful accent table in between, or in the den facing the fireplace. They are mid-century modern with a modern feel and will blend in beautifully with many styles of décor. This pair of club chairs is ready to be your new favorite vintage pieces and make a bold statement in any room you choose!
Harvey Probber was born on September 17, 1922, in Brooklyn, New York. He began his love for furniture early and while attending high school he took a part-time job in a used furniture store and was inspired to try his hand at drawing ideas for furniture. Probber sold his first sofa design when he was just 16, for $10. After high school graduation, he accepted a job as designer for Trade Upholstery which was a small manufacturing facility. The 1940’s was the beginning of American modernism, a time characterized by young designers with talent, initiative, and a willingness to take risks with new ideas. Probber was one of an early band of pioneer designers in a field that included iconic names such as D.J. DePree of Herman Miller, Hans Knoll, Georg Tanier, and Jack Lenor Larsen. Probber established Harvey Probber, Inc., in 1945 and in the mid years of the twentieth century, Harvey Probber became one of America's leading designers. He favored exotic woods, highly polished lacquer, hand-rubbed finishes, and extravagant upholstery fabrics. In little over a decade, Harvey Probber, Inc. became one of the country’s leading contemporary furniture firms. His most significant design breakthrough was his modular seating concept. It was the first of its kind. He also introduced the “sling chair” and “nuclear furniture” which could be clustered and had interchangeable pieces. By the 1970s, Harvey Probber, Inc. had opened trade showrooms in major design centers across the country. His work was awarded two "Best of Neocon" Gold Awards from the Resources Council of the Institute of Business Designers for the Houston Chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Pair of Vintage Rosewood and Vinyl Cube Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs boast a comfortable cube shape with overstuffed removable cushions covered in black vinyl. A sleek and sturdy design that is su...
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Vintage Lounge Club Chairs by Erwin Lambeth
Located in Southampton, NJ
Vibrant Indigo blue cut velvet pair of 1960's club chairs with faux bamboo styling to each base attributed to Irwin Lambeth. These mid 20th Century beaut...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Mid-20th Century Vintage Armchair, Beige and Blue Linen, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchair produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. Extremely comfo...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
George Coslin lounge chair 1960s.
Located in bari, IT
tubular metal frame, seat and back covered in leather, production 3V designer Geroge Coslin 1960s Bibliography Manufacturer's catalogue, Trevi Spa, cover photo
When you purchase vin...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Suede Lounge Chairs by Kipp Stewart Chairs for Directional
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Stamford, CT
A comfortable and sophisticated pair of lounge chairs designed by Kipp Stewart in the 1970s for Directional. The streamlined steel base is chrome plated. The upholstery is off white ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Pair of Mid Century White Boucle Armchairs and Table, Edmund Homa, Europe, 1960s
By Edmund Homa
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful white boucle Armchair GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa, a polish architect, designer of Industrial Design and interior architecture, pr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Beech
Mid Century Velvet Black 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 furnit...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mid Century Italian Modern Sculptural Lounge Chairs or Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of lounge chairs from Italy circa 1980's. They feature solid wood lacered arms with upholstered seating area. Fabric is original so recovering is recommended. Foam ...
Category
1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Danish Oak Mid Century Club Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Elevate your living space with this pair of Danish Oak Mid Century Club Chairs, embodying the timeless elegance of the Mid-Century Modern design era. Crafted with attention to detail...
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Mahogany and Steel Armchair, 1950s
Located in South Bend, IN
A rare and exceptional Mid-Century Modern club or lounge chair
By Edward Wormley for Dunbar Furniture
USA, circa 1950s
Solid African mahogany frames, with brushed steel stre...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Brazilian Lounge Cognac Leather Armchair 1960s in the Manner of Jean Gillon
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This big Lounge Armchair is from the 1970.
It is made of Pau Ferro wood and aniline cognac leather.
Underneath the cushion are saddle leather straps.
The design has references to ...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Foam, Leather, Wood
Set of Four of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are covered with high-quality velour color pink 2258. The armchairs are after a complete...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Rowac workshop stool, Tripod with solid beech top, 1950s
By Paul Rowan
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Industrial Stool by Rowan
This distinctive stool, crafted by the German company Rowan, dates back to the 1940s-1950s, showcasing a beautiful blend of history and craftsmansh...
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Teak
Rare & Original George Nelson Steel Frame Lounge Chairs Pair Herman Miller 1950s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Super rare! George Nelson for Herman Miller steel frame chairs, model 5080 Easy Lounge Chairs. Original painted frames with solid wood arms. Orig...
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Baby Blue Velvet Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seat. Founded in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchairs are covered with high-quality velour. The armchairs ...
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Button Back Swivel Chair in Platinum Gauffraged Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning Mid-Century Modern chair was realized in the United States, circa 1970. It features a swivel mechanism, as well as a tufted back and gently sloped arms. With its clean ...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Rare Italian Armchair in Upholstery Fabric and Chrome Frame, 1970s
Located in Nürnberg, Bayern
A very rare piece from Italy. Very cozy and decorative.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s French Toile Barrel Back Wood Castors Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...
Category
1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swedish Leather Armchair Brown Leather Armchair in the Style of Arne Norell
Located in Rochester, NY
Brown tone leather tufted cushions. Designed in the manner of Arne Norell. This armchair is part of a sofa suite, please see my other listing or DM me for the matching sofa couch.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid Century Club Armchair, Black Velvet, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality fabric. The armchairs are fully carpentry and upholstery. We can prepare...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
New Navy Blue Upholstery Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair on Brass Legs
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning new navy blue upholstery Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chair on cone shape brass legs. Paolo Buffa, Gio Ponti decor match.
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Club Armchairs, Dark Green Velvet, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Armchairs produced in the 1960s by Radom Furniture Factories. Very comfortable seat covered with high quality velvet fabric. The armchairs are after fully wood and upholstery renovat...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Midcentury Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of rounded back lounge chairs with wood trimmed backs. Great Mid-Century Modern design with comfort for home or office.
Please confirm ...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
A pair of Danish 1980´s Leather Upholstered Club Chairs from Stouby
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Step into a realm of classic elegance with our red vintage STOUBY leather upholstered club chairs from the 1980s. These exquisite pieces capture the es...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
DOOQ Swivel Armchair in Brown with Brass Detail Panorama
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Swivel armchair with Gipsy cotton + viscose by Pierre Frey in Tauep color and satin brass detail. New and Made to Order.
If you are planning on ordering an upholstery item with COM...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
DOOQ Swivel Armchair in Orange and Brown and Brass Detail Panorama
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Swivel armchair with soft 100% cotton Orange and Brown velvet by Pierre Frey and satin brass detail. New and made to order.
Born in Portugal, Dooq is a design company dedicated to c...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Italian Armchair in Camel Leather, 1970s
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of 1970s Italian manufacture armchairs. The armchairs given their large size are ideal for furnishing modern or contemporary living rooms. They are made in camel color leather. ...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, in Style of Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Kaštel Sućurac, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
One of a kind French Reconstruction Armchair, 1940, post-war modernist design.
Structure in solid mahogany and seat and backrest in original c...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Pair of Pink Armchairs, Edmund Homa, GFM-142, 1960s, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
A pair of armchairs GFM-142, designed by Edmund Homa. The armchairs were made in the 1960s in the Goscieninska Furniture factory. They are made from solid beechwood. The GFM-142 armc...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Jens Risom Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Playboy Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous mid-century modern "Playboy" lounge chair or club chair
By Jens Risom
USA, 1960s
Sculpted solid walnut frame, with original tan upholstery.
Measures: 22.25"W x...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Nino Zoncada Armchairs of Dark Green Imitation Leather and Wooden Legs
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This Italian pair of armchairs was designed by Nino Zoncada in the 1950s. They have armrests and have been reupholstered in dark green imitation leather. The body of the furniture is...
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Bamboo Rattan Pair of Vintage Club Chairs, with White Cushions, 1970's, France
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful pair of bamboo rattan pair of vintage club chairs with newly made white cushions. Large scale chair with incredible detailing throughout. F...
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
De Sede DS-50 Black Leather Recliner Chair, 1970s Switzerland
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Executive lounge chair by De Sede made in the 1970s, Switzerland. Features a reclining mechanism allowing you to recline the chair almost flat if you choose. Extremely comfortable. T...
Category
1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970s Mid-Century Modern Gold Velvet & Plaid Lounge Chair
Located in Elkton, MD
A mid-century modern lounge chair from the 1970s, featuring gold velvet upholstery complemented by a plaid fabric seat and back cushion.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club/lounge chairs, dating from the 1970's. Reupholstered in a luxurious and rich emerald green jewel tone velvet. Very comfortable, stylish and elegant vintage midcentury chairs...
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Armchair, Design by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s
By Nino Zoncada
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Chair, design by Nino Zoncada, Italy, 1950s. The chair has the original cover with leather piping.
Category
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
DOOQ Organic Modern Armchair Havana in Solid Walnut and Soft Duck Cotton Velvet
By DOOQ
Located in Lisbon, PT
Celebrating a one night affair in the Caribbean paradise, Havana armchair insinuates the pleasures of a bohemian lifestyle with its flirtatious and see through shapes, reminding us o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rattan, Walnut
Remarkable Pair of Sculpted Frame Club or Lounge Chairs after Edward Wormley
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stately pair of Vintage, Mid Century Modern, Wide, Sculpted Frame Lounge Chairs in the manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. This remarkable pair of vintage chairs features angled and...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Danish Upholstered Club Chair in Muslin, 1940's
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful curves and the most amazing feet, should be upholstered.
Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
Pair of Italian 1940s Armchairs in Their Original Blue Fabric
By Gio Ponti
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of Italian 1940s armchairs in their original Blue Fabric.
Category
1940s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, 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.