Shearling Club Chair
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Wool
2010s American Modern Club Chairs
Maple, Sheepskin
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1960s Danish Club Chairs
Sheepskin
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Sheepskin
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Brass
2010s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Ceramic, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Unknown Biedermeier Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Maple, Leather, Wool
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Animal Skin
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal, Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Metal
20th Century English Chairs
Wool, Wood
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
1990s American Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery, Faux Fur, Fabric
Late 20th Century North American Art Deco Club Chairs
Wood, Animal Skin, Foam
Vintage 1970s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Animal Skin, Teak
Vintage 1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Beech
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Leather, Maple
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Sheepskin, Beech
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Sheepskin, Wool
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Beech, Sheepskin
2010s Italian Club Chairs
Bronze
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Fur, Wood
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Finding the Right Club-chairs for You
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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
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