Library Club Chair
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
20th Century American French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 1900s American Mission Lounge Chairs
Faux Leather, Oak
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Upholstery, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Silk, Down
Late 20th Century Living Room Sets
Leather, Hardwood
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Leather, Fabric, Walnut
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Cotton
Vintage 1960s English Club Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1960s English Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Brass
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Armchairs
Wood, Upholstery
Vintage 1960s English Club Chairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Antique 1890s English Victorian Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century British Regency Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Antique 19th Century Club Chairs
Wood, Upholstery
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Leather, Oak
20th Century English Club Chairs
Leather, Wood
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Metal
Antique 19th Century French Club Chairs
Leather, Wood, Velvet
Antique 19th Century Club Chairs
Vintage 1980s Great Britain (UK) Regency Club Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s Club Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Vintage 1980s American American Classical Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century British Victorian Club Chairs
Antique 1840s British Victorian Club Chairs
Leather, Rosewood
21st Century and Contemporary English Regency Club Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Club Chairs
Leather
Antique 1810s English Edwardian Club Chairs
Rosewood
Antique 1830s British William IV Club Chairs
Mahogany
Antique 19th Century English Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1920s British Edwardian Club Chairs
Brass
Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Armchairs
Leather, Mahogany
Antique 19th Century Early Victorian Armchairs
Leather
21st Century and Contemporary American Armchairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Bergere Chairs
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Vintage 1930s Mexican Sofas
Wood, Leather, Velvet
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English George III Armchairs
20th Century American Desks
Antique 1890s Danish Belle Époque Club Chairs
Oak
Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs
Leather
Antique 19th Century William IV Armchairs
Mahogany
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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.
- 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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