Chintz Club Chair
Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Armchairs
Upholstery, Oak
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Hardwood
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass
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Antique 1880s English Kilim Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1910s English Neoclassical Dinner Plates
Porcelain
Vintage 1980s English Chinoiserie Sofas
Linen, Upholstery, Wood
2010s Unknown Club Chairs
Brocade
Antique Early 1900s European Chippendale Sofas
Fabric, Mahogany
20th Century American Classical Sofas
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Club Chairs
Antique 19th Century British Campaign Desk Sets
Brass
2010s American American Classical Club Chairs
Linen
Antique 15th Century and Earlier German Decorative Art
Other
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Velvet
2010s British Beds and Bed Frames
Mahogany
Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Armchairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps
Brass, Steel
20th Century English Victorian Living Room Sets
Upholstery, Beech, Walnut
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Vintage 1940s French Armchairs
Late 20th Century Club Chairs
Textile, Linen, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Wood
Late 20th Century American Victorian Club Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s American Modern Club Chairs
Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Down, Cotton
Antique 1880s English Edwardian Club Chairs
Beech
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Fabric
Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Directoire Bergere Chairs
Upholstery, Oak
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
20th Century American Club Chairs
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.
- 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 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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