Club Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal, Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Foam, Resin
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Foam, Beech, Plywood
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Resin, Fiberglass, Foam
1940s Rococo Vintage Club Chairs
Satin
2010s North American Club Chairs
Fabric
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Rattan, Hardwood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Club Chairs
Plastic
1960s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Club Chairs
Cotton, Satin
1980s Italian Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Plastic
21st Century and Contemporary American Other Club Chairs
Fabric, Hardwood
1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Chrome
20th Century American Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Club Chairs
Walnut
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.