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Modern Club Chairs

MODERN STYLE

The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”

Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.

Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chaircrafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.

It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.

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Style: Modern
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Johan Lindstèn Summer Embroidery Armchair in Solid Ash and Foam for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A year-long story. That spans a lifetime. Johan Lindstén captures the beauty of the seasons in autumn, winter, spring, and summer sceneries depicted across the backrest of the poetic Embroidery chair; cross-stitched, the sublime synthesis between traditional embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations and state-of-the-art Industrial technology. The quiet attentiveness of deer in the wild, the playfulness of polar bears, the ephemeral flight of butterflies, the elegant grace of flamingos: stitched with electronic machinery that effectively reproduces the manual cross-stitching technique using wool thread. “Scandinavian personality, Italian quality”: these are the words of designer Johan Lindstén to explain the secret behind the success of the Embroidery chair, a comfortable ergonomic seat that is an enchanting accent to enliven a room. Structure: Solid ash and back in poplar plywood, back padding: Polyurethane foam Available finishes: EMB1 - Winter 112 black-stained ash and Winter embroidery theme, EMB2 - Spring 113 bleached ash and Spring embroidery theme, EMB3 - Summer A10 cherry-red any line stained ash and Summer embroidery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs

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Foam, Ash

21st Century Bonnie_2 Armchair in Fabric and Leather by Gianfranco Ferré Home
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An original and comfortable shape for Bonnie: halfway between an armchair and a chaise longue, it is characterized by the backrest that continues on the seat and on the lower part, replacing the legs in the front. The oblique rear legs with bronzed brass feet add an intriguing vintage note...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Beech

Johan Lindstèn Autumn Embroidery Armchair in Solid Ash and Foam for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A year-long story. That spans a lifetime. Johan Lindstén captures the beauty of the seasons in autumn, winter, spring, and summer sceneries depicted across the backrest of the poetic Embroidery Chair; cross-stitched, the sublime synthesis between traditional embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations and state-of-the-art industrial technology. The quiet attentiveness of deer in the wild, the playfulness of polar bears, the ephemeral flight of butterflies, the elegant grace of flamingos: stitched with electronic machinery that effectively reproduces the manual cross-stitching technique using wool thread. “Scandinavian personality, Italian quality”: these are the words of designer Johan Lindstén to explain the secret behind the success of the Embroidery Chair, a comfortable ergonomic seat that is an enchanting accent to enliven a room. Structure: Solid ash and back in poplar plywood, Back padding: Polyurethane foam Available Finishes: EMB1 - Winter 112 black-stained ash and Winter embroidery theme, EMB2 - Spring 113 bleached ash and Spring embroidery theme, EMB3 - Summer A10 cherry-red anyline stained ash and Summer embroidery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam, Ash

Johan Lindstèn Spring Embroidery Armchair in Solid Ash and Foam for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A year-long story. That spans a lifetime. Johan Lindstén captures the beauty of the seasons in autumn, winter, spring, and summer sceneries depicted across the backrest of the poetic Embroidery chair, cross-stitched, the sublime synthesis between traditional embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations and state-of-the-art Industrial technology. The quiet attentiveness of deer in the wild, the playfulness of polar bears, the ephemeral flight of butterflies, the elegant grace of flamingos: stitched with electronic machinery that effectively reproduces the manual cross-stitching technique using wool thread. “Scandinavian personality, Italian quality”: these are the words of designer Johan Lindstén to explain the secret behind the success of the Embroidery Chair, a comfortable ergonomic seat that is an enchanting accent to enliven a room. Structure: Solid ash and back in poplar plywood, back padding: Polyurethane foam Available finishes: EMB1 - winter 112 black-stained ash and Winter embroidery theme, EMB2 - Spring 113 bleached ash and Spring embroidery theme, EMB3 - Summer A10 cherry-red any line stained ash and summer embroidery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam, Ash

Johan Lindstèn Winter Embroidery Armchair in Solid Ash and Foam for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
A year-long story. That spans a lifetime. Johan Lindstén captures the beauty of the seasons in autumn, winter, spring, and summer sceneries depicted across the backrest of the poetic Embroidery Chair; cross-stitched, the sublime synthesis between traditional embroidery techniques that have been passed down for generations and state-of-the-art industrial technology. The quiet attentiveness of deer in the wild, the playfulness of polar bears, the ephemeral flight of butterflies, the elegant grace of flamingos: stitched with electronic machinery that effectively reproduces the manual cross-stitching technique using wool thread. “Scandinavian personality, Italian quality”: these are the words of designer Johan Lindstén to explain the secret behind the success of the Embroidery Chair, a comfortable ergonomic seat that is an enchanting accent to enliven a room. Structure: Solid ash and back in poplar plywood, back padding: Polyurethane foam Available finishes: EMB1 - Winter 112 black-stained ash and Winter embroidery theme, EMB2 - Spring 113 bleached ash and Spring embroidery theme, EMB3 - Summer A10 cherry-red anyline stained ash and Summer embroidery...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Foam, Ash

Sculptural Handmade Chaise Lounge Black Smoke Steel & Natural Tobacco Leather
Located in Alcoy, Alicante
The Hug contemporary chaise longue is designed and conceived with a light aesthetic, the slight oscillation of the steel rod of 16 mm is complemented by the flexibility of the doubl...
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2010s Spanish Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Gio Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This sleek and stylish pair of Italian modern lounge chairs feature tapered aluminium legs with unique two-tone upholstered. Plush tufted fabric features funky tiger print trim, whil...
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20th Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Pair of Stylish Modern Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of chrome and vinyl club chairs feature unique Mid-Century Modern style and comfortable proportions. Stylish angled seat backs, comfo...
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Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Upholstered and Leather Club Chair, Approx. 1960
Located in Kastrup, DK
Danish upholstered and leather club chair, circa 1960, with a tub back and partially padded leather armrest. Original leather with a warm patina and new upholstery from Baker.
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1950s Danish Vintage Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of modern low profile lounge chairs with rounded tufted backs and square tube aluminum legs. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sedia d'artista, Prova 2016, Lacquered Iron and Curved Wood Chair
Located in Roma, IT
The name of the piece, "Artist chair, tentative 2016" reflects the deep research that Dum Dum, the designer, put into this piece and into seatings as objects. ...
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2010s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair French Mid-Century' Modern Neoclassical Armchairs Attr. Jean-Charles Moreux
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of French 1930s de-mountable Wood and Leather Campaign lounge or club chairs attributed to Jean Charles Moreux in the modern neoclassical style with elegant carved wood...
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1930s French Vintage Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Large Channel Cube Dunbar Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of impressive, large-scale, cube-shaped Dunbar chairs in original leather. Designed by Roger Sprunger, ca'1970's.
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1970s American Vintage Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Stunning Pair of Wide Lounge Chairs in Cream Linen Upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful pair of oversized lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Cain Modern. The chairs are very well made and executed, the chairs are made at our factory in Southern Califo...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of French Early Modern Geometric Lounge Chairs, Style of Atelier Martine
By Atelier Martine
Located in New York, NY
An Early Modernist pair of club / lounge chairs in the Manner of Atelier Martine formed from a repeating geometrical grid pattern typical of early mode...
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Early 20th Century French Modern Club Chairs

Modern Carter Club Chair Attr Zen Collection Bright Red with Polished Steel Legs
Located in Topeka, KS
Stunning late 20th to early 21st century Modern Carter Furniture club chair attributed to Zen Collection fully upholstered in bright red euro suede with polished steel legs. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The fabric on upper back corner on back had a spot where the metal edging rubbed through fabric. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, Late 20th to Early 21st Century. Bright Red Chair…. EXTRORDINAIRE!!!!! WOW!!! We are in LOVE with this beauty!!! This is a BEAUTIFUL club chair by Carter fully upholstered in a fabulous bright red ultra soft “euro suede” fabric. It has a very deep T style foam seat cushion with poly on top and bottom but not the edges, an upholstered back support which holds the loose zippered poly wrapped foam back cushion, and it stands upon four squared & slightly tapered polished steel legs. We are attributing this chair to their Zen Collection as its design is much like the “Zen sofa” currently offered by Carter and though it’s technically Modern it will go really well with Postmodern décor too. It’s very comfortable, very bright, and very much NEEDS to be your new favorite vintage piece! It would be amazing in a corner of your bedroom or dressing area, in the living room across from your sofa, in your sitting room beside a wonderful accent table, or in the study flanking the fireplace. It bares the perfect POP of color for any room and it’s sure to be a fabulous conversation piece! Carter furniture has been in business since 1976 and was purchased by Directional Furniture in 2009 however, Carter functions independently under the Directional management team. Manufacturing of Carter products is in Directional facilities located in Thomasville, North Carolina. Tomlinson/Erwin Lambeth is the parent company of Directional and they run much like a family of companies. Carter is acknowledged as one of America’s best-known contemporary seating companies with an impeccable reputation and a focus on quality and a loyal client base. This gorgeous bright red club chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Modern LC3 Black leather chrome frame lounge chairs by Le Corbusier
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
A pair of pre owned modern lounge or club chairs by Le Corbusier. Wide Model LC3 in soft black Leather. Triple chrome plated steel frames. Show little to no signs of use. Made in ita...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Club Chairs for Thayer Coggin
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of round back club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. A rare, early style that marked the beginning of their long collaboration. Walnut frames support low scoop seati...
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1960s American Vintage Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of White Leather "Atlanta" Lounge Chairs by Bavuso Giuseppe
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This sylish low-slung pair of "Atlanta" lounge chairs are fabricated in polished chrome and white leather and they were designed by Bavuso Giuseppe for...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Giovanni SFORZA Collection Brandy Cognac Leather Club Chair Set of 2
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This club lounge armchair were manufactured by Giovanni SFORZA Collection. It is upholstered in stunning brandy cognac soft aniline leather. Beautif...
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Early 2000s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rolf Benz Mio Collection Leather Club Chairs, Showroom Samples
Located in Miami, FL
Rolf Benz Mio collection leather club chairs, showroom samples Offered is a pair of sumptuous overscale leather-upholstered club chairs from the Mio C...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS 86 Vintage Neck Leather Armchair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Vintage leather armchair by De Sede. Model Ds 86. Thick neck leather with bright nature brown color. Great comfort. With patina on the armrests and seating p...
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1970s German Vintage Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Team by Wellis or De Sede Sena Ds 2620 Lounge Armchair
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This small armchair Sena DS 2620 was designed by Kurt Erni 1995 for the Swiss manufacture team by Wellis. De Sede was buying Team by Wellis in the year 2012 a...
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1990s Swiss Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Leather

Poltrona Frau Armchair Chair Model La Capanelle by Tito Angoli
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Italian architect Tito Agnoli design this Classic armchair for Poltrona Frau. This modell " Le Capanelle" comes in a creme beige semianiline leather. A Classic design. It will fits...
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1980s Italian Vintage Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Modern club chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Modern club chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage club chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with animal skin, leather and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern club chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Italy, and North America pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original club chairs, popular names associated with this style include Cappellini, Finn Juhl, InsidherLand , and Joana Santos Barbosa. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for club chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $355 and tops out at $72,000 while the average work can sell for $4,318.

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