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BRITISH COLONIAL STYLE

Typically made of mahogany, teak or bamboo and featuring a range of fabrics and prints with botanical patterns, antique British Colonial furniture and decor varies as it involved local materials and techniques and spanned centuries of design styles.

As the British Empire expanded from the 16th to the 20th century, its conquest and control of colonies around the world bolstered its wealth through the extraction of resources. Including colonies in the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australasia, this spread of often violent subjugation imposed British culture, language and faith on Indigenous peoples. The design of homes was included in this expression of imperial power, with government officials, merchants and military officers creating homes mimicking the luxuries they were used to in England.

Local artisans were commissioned to replicate British designs, resulting in versions of Regency, Chippendale, Sheraton and other styles of furniture being crafted from mahogany, rosewood, ebony and teakwood as opposed to beech and oak, which were more common in Europe. Whereas the colonial furniture for the Portuguese and Dutch regularly had motifs of indigenous flora and fauna, the British tended to want more exact reproductions of their home country’s designs.

To escape the summer heat in places such as India and the Caribbean, British colonizers relocated to airy houses in the hills or plantations, leading to foldable chairs and collapsible desks in the style of military campaign furniture. Rather than upholstery as they might have in Europe, chairs and sofas in the British Colonial style had rattan and cane seating for these higher temperature climates. The contrast between the light textiles and the dark colors of the sturdy furniture became a defining aesthetic of British Colonial interiors.

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Style: British Colonial
19th Century British Colonial Tea Plantation Teak & Leather Lounge Chair
19th Century British Colonial Tea Plantation Teak & Leather Lounge Chair

19th Century British Colonial Tea Plantation Teak & Leather Lounge Chair

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1890 Rare Teak and leather lounge chair that was formerly used in a Tea Estate in India. Hand made with pull out leaves that transform into leg rests and can be tucked back ...

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1890s Indian Antique British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Thai Tropical Hardwood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs
Pair of Thai Tropical Hardwood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs

Pair of Thai Tropical Hardwood Elephant Howdah Saddle Style Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of elephant saddle style chairs crafted with rosewood in a distinctive Thai form, hand carved depicting elephants, which are a symbol of fortune, ...

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Mid-20th Century Thai British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Brighton Pavilion Revival Bamboo, Rattan and Caned Armchairs, Circa 1970
Pair of Brighton Pavilion Revival Bamboo, Rattan and Caned Armchairs, Circa 1970

Pair of Brighton Pavilion Revival Bamboo, Rattan and Caned Armchairs, Circa 1970

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Brighton Pavilion Revival Bamboo, Rattan and Caned Armchairs, Circa 1970s Inspired by the celebrated Anglo-Chinese interiors of the Royal Pavilion at Brighton, these beautif...

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20th Century British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Willow

Georgian Wingback Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Circa 1940s
Georgian Wingback Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Circa 1940s

Georgian Wingback Armchairs, Leather Upholstery, Circa 1940s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An exceptional pair of English Georgian-style wingback armchairs, embodying timeless British club sophistication and masterful craftsmanship. This distinguished pair is upholstered ...

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Mid-20th Century English British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

21st Century James Smoked Walnut Leather Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club
21st Century James Smoked Walnut Leather Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club

21st Century James Smoked Walnut Leather Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors Club

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

James Boswell, the 9th Laird of Auchinleck, was a prestigious biographer and diarist. During the course of his life, James met an amazing number of the powerful of the literati, the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut

21st Century Rattan George Bar Chair Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors
21st Century Rattan George Bar Chair Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

21st Century Rattan George Bar Chair Wood Made in Portugal by Wood Tailors

Located in RIO TINTO, PT

A membership application in a privileged club sometimes requires an endorsement by at least one club member. So, inspired by the symbolism of the act, the George bar chair takes the ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Walnut

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By McGuire

Located in Atlanta, GA

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1980s American Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

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By Roche Bobois

Located in Grenoble, FR

A pair of beautiful armchair with new leather in perfect condition Roche& Bobois 1970 stainless steel.

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1970s Italian Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

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Fabulous Restored Pair of Birdcage Style Rattan and Cane Loungers, circa 1955
Fabulous Restored Pair of Birdcage Style Rattan and Cane Loungers, circa 1955

Fabulous Restored Pair of Birdcage Style Rattan and Cane Loungers, circa 1955

Located in Atlanta, GA

These magnificent lounge chairs are shipped as professionally photographed and described in the listing narrative: Meticulously professionally restored and installation ready. Expert...

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1950s Unknown Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

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Cane, Rattan

1970s Solid Wood Club Chair
1970s Solid Wood Club Chair

1970s Solid Wood Club Chair

$7,825

H 26 in W 21.5 in D 32 in

1970s Solid Wood Club Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Great heavy solid wood club chair from the USA, 1970's. Cube wood frame has been newly refinished and cushions newly upholstered in a creamy pood...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Club Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury
1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury

1940s Open Arm Lounge Club Chairs Attributed to Fritz Hansen Danish Midcentury

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish late Art Deco early midcentury chairs from the early 1930-40s with spring cushions and beautiful open armrests and legs carved in solid Birch with great grain and patin...

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1940s Danish Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

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Wool, Oak

Pair, Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Pair, Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60

Pair, Chesterfield Brown Leather Armchair Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, vintage brown leather chesterfield club arm chairs resting on bun feet. Upholstered in tight button-tufted dark brown leather with nail head trim, rolled arms and loose seat cu...

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Mid-20th Century Danish British Colonial Club Chairs

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Magnificent Pair of Restored Vintage Rattan and Cane Loungers by McGuire
Magnificent Pair of Restored Vintage Rattan and Cane Loungers by McGuire

Magnificent Pair of Restored Vintage Rattan and Cane Loungers by McGuire

By McGuire

Located in Atlanta, GA

An absolutely stunning pair of organic lounge chairs by McGuire, circa 1980. Beautiful examples from an extremely limited production series. Expertly crafted hardwood frame construction veneered in pencil reed rattan. Incredible workmanship, detail and quality. Exceptional tone setting pieces that will effectively anchor even the largest of rooms. Memorable chairs designed to highlight a cherished room. EXCELLENT RESTORED CONDITION. Meticulous complete professional restoration. The rattan displays...

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1980s American Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Hardwood, Cane

Pair of McGuire Style Brighton Pavilion Rattan and Cane Armchairs
Pair of McGuire Style Brighton Pavilion Rattan and Cane Armchairs

Pair of McGuire Style Brighton Pavilion Rattan and Cane Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Pair of Vintage Brighton Pavilion McGuire Style Chinese Chippendale Rattan and Split Reed Chairs with Caned Seats attributed to McGuire. Brighton Pavilion refers to the Royal Pavilio...

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Pair of Italian 1940s Armchairs in Their Original Blue Fabric
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Pair of Italian 1940s Armchairs in Their Original Blue Fabric

$11,299 / set

H 27.56 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in

Pair of Italian 1940s Armchairs in Their Original Blue Fabric

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Pair of Italian 1940s armchairs in their original Blue Fabric.

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1940s Italian Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s
Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s

Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s

$20,338 / set

H 43.31 in W 36.23 in D 33.47 in

Pair of Art Deco Wingback Club Chairs, France, circa 1940s

By Jean-Michel Frank

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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Mid-20th Century French British Colonial Club Chairs

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Leather, Wood, Down

A Pair-Restored Thomasville Brighton Pavilion Scorched Bamboo Armchairs
A Pair-Restored Thomasville Brighton Pavilion Scorched Bamboo Armchairs

A Pair-Restored Thomasville Brighton Pavilion Scorched Bamboo Armchairs

Located in North Fort Myers, FL

A stunning pair of vintage bamboo armchairs bearing the Thomasville by Atlas International label. Fully restored and refinished, these chairs showcase beautifully mottled bamboo in w...

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Vintage English Regency Floral Chintz Tufted Rolled Arm Club Lounge Chair - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Mid-20th Century British Colonial Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair
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Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair

$2,950

H 25.5 in W 37.82 in D 25.5 in

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Teak Howdah Elephant Saddle Chair. Beautifully carved Asian teakwood Howdah elephant saddle chair or bench, Thailand, 1920. This unusual Anglo-Indian chai...

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1920s Thai Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

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Bouclé, Teak

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair
Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

$13,500

H 32 in W 25 in D 29 in

Maurice Dufrene Single Club/Arm Chair

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Classic French Art Deco swooping round-backed club/arm/relaxing chair by Maurice Dufrene, circa 1925. 25” wide x 29” deep x 32” high. MAURICE DUFRENE (1876 - 1955) One of the ...

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1920s French Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

Curved Danish Modern Club Chair in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s
Curved Danish Modern Club Chair in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

Curved Danish Modern Club Chair in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

$4,067Sale Price|20% Off

H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 32.68 in

Curved Danish Modern Club Chair in Original Brown Wool Upholstery, 1940s

By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen

Located in Karis, Nyland

A beautifully sculpted example of Danish mid-century design, this curved club chair from the 1940s captures the refined elegance and organic lines characteristic of Scandinavian mode...

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1940s Danish Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

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Wool, Wood

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Vintage Pair of British Colonial Style Spoon Back Chairs by Baker
Vintage Pair of British Colonial Style Spoon Back Chairs by Baker

Vintage Pair of British Colonial Style Spoon Back Chairs by Baker

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Regency style spoon back chairs crafted in mahogany in an elegant form, having caned backs and seats, leather cushions and saber legs on brass casters. Signed Baker on the bottoms. ...

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Late 20th Century American British Colonial Club Chairs

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Brass

British Colonial Style Pair of Caned Armchairs
British Colonial Style Pair of Caned Armchairs

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Mid-20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Club Chairs

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Cane, Mahogany

1990s Vintage Leather Club Chairs from Hickory Furniture
1990s Vintage Leather Club Chairs from Hickory Furniture

1990s Vintage Leather Club Chairs from Hickory Furniture

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in North Canton, OH

Uber Rare and oh so cool vintage leather clubs from Hickory Furniture. Buttery soft ivory leather has the perfect patina. Deep seat cushions offer extra comfort for the taller folks....

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1990s American British Colonial Club Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Leather Button Tufted Wingback British Colonial Style Armchairs
Pair of Leather Button Tufted Wingback British Colonial Style Armchairs

Pair of Leather Button Tufted Wingback British Colonial Style Armchairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Pair Plantation Campeche Style Lounge Chairs with Matching ottomans
Pair Plantation Campeche Style Lounge Chairs with Matching ottomans

Pair Plantation Campeche Style Lounge Chairs with Matching ottomans

By Drexel

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

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2010s American British Colonial Club Chairs

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Pair of Brown Antiqued Leather Plantation or Campeche Chairs with Ottoman
Pair of Brown Antiqued Leather Plantation or Campeche Chairs with Ottoman

Pair of Brown Antiqued Leather Plantation or Campeche Chairs with Ottoman

By Maitland Smith

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

This is a 3 piece set including two large plantation chairs and a matching sharable ottoman. The leather is beautifully antiqued to look like a 150 year old campeche set. The leathe...

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Early 2000s Unknown British Colonial Club Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

1930s British Colonial Style Carved Oak and Cane Club Chairs, Pair
1930s British Colonial Style Carved Oak and Cane Club Chairs, Pair

1930s British Colonial Style Carved Oak and Cane Club Chairs, Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of English British Colonial style carved oak and cane back club chairs. The white cotton upholstery is vintage but in good conditio...

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Early 20th Century English British Colonial Club Chairs

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Upholstery, Oak

Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs
Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs

Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs

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H 34 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pair of French Rattan Cafe Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive pair of antique French rattan and reed cafe chairs with bent wood frames decorated with painted and natural reed wrapped rattan in a g...

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Early 20th Century French British Colonial Club Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Reed

Impressive Pair of British Colonial Classic Wood & Caned Plantation Club Chairs
Impressive Pair of British Colonial Classic Wood & Caned Plantation Club Chairs

Impressive Pair of British Colonial Classic Wood & Caned Plantation Club Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Handsome pair of teak & caned classic British style plantation chairs having sloped roomy silhouette and customary arms with leg extensions. Body of the chairs are tightly caned ratt...

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1980s Indonesian Vintage British Colonial Club Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Pair of British Colonial Style Teak Cane Plantation Chairs
Pair of British Colonial Style Teak Cane Plantation Chairs

Pair of British Colonial Style Teak Cane Plantation Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

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20th Century Indian British Colonial Club Chairs

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Cane, Teak

Broyhill Premier British Colonial Style Chair & Ottoman
Broyhill Premier British Colonial Style Chair & Ottoman

Broyhill Premier British Colonial Style Chair & Ottoman

By Broyhill

Located in Southampton, NJ

1950's Broyhill Premier Chair & ottoman set with new custom cushions & upholstery. Solid wood construction and grasscloth surround, hand rubbed origin...

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Mid-20th Century American British Colonial Club Chairs

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Cotton, Grasscloth, Upholstery, Walnut

English Style Club Chair Geometric Fabric
English Style Club Chair Geometric Fabric

English Style Club Chair Geometric Fabric

Located in Buchanan, NY

A comfortable upholstered armchairs with rolled arms and back. The chair has been upholstered in an interesting geometric fabric that is in very good ...

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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Club Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Chairs
Pair of Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Chairs

Pair of Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Chairs

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H 34 in W 21 in D 21 in

Pair of Bamboo Brighton Pavilion Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Pair of mid century chairs with caned seats crafted with bamboo and bent bamboo in a classic Brighton Pavilion form. Seat height with ...

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20th Century Philippine British Colonial Club Chairs

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Bamboo

Midcentury Pair of British Colonial Style Wicker and Reed Peacock Chairs
Midcentury Pair of British Colonial Style Wicker and Reed Peacock Chairs

Midcentury Pair of British Colonial Style Wicker and Reed Peacock Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Unusual pair of British Colonial peacock chairs crafted in wicker and reed with several weave patterns, a two-tone finish and a unique compact form.

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20th Century Japanese British Colonial Club Chairs

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Wicker

Pair of British Colonial Library Chairs
Pair of British Colonial Library Chairs

Pair of British Colonial Library Chairs

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H 39 in W 28 in D 36 in

Pair of British Colonial Library Chairs

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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19th Century English Antique British Colonial Club Chairs

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Oak

British Colonial club chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique British Colonial 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, fabric and other materials. If you’re shopping for used British Colonial club chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Asia pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original club chairs, popular names associated with this style include FS Henemader Antiques, Inc., and Susanne Hollis. 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 $3,550 and tops out at $13,000 while the average work can sell for $6,360.