Channel Back Club Chair
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Velvet
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Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
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Mohair
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Velvet
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
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Fabric
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Wood, Walnut
Vintage 1940s Danish Club Chairs
Oak
Vintage 1940s Danish Club Chairs
Beech, Mohair
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Wool
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Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
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Velvet, Walnut
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Velvet, Cotton
Late 20th Century Unknown Club Chairs
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Late 20th Century Queen Anne Club Chairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Beech, Wool
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wood, Leather
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Mohair, Walnut
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Jacquard
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Velvet, Beech
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Mohair, Beech
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Velvet
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Club Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s Unknown Club Chairs
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Armchairs
Velvet
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Wool, Beech
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Brass
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Wool, Beech
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Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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