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club chair
noun
: a deep low thickly upholstered easy chair often with rather low back and heavy sides and arms
Examples of club chair in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The smart space is a relaxing spot to sip Champagne or cocktails crafted at the original leather bar while surrounded by parquet flooring, comfy club chairs, and live piano.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Order an Upside-Down martini—Child’s favorite—and settle into one of the leather club chairs for the full experience.
—Keaton Bell, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2024
Treat yourself to a roomy 88- or 100-inch Malta and style it with a pair of club chairs for an inviting entertaining space.
—Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2023
At their child-care center, kids sat on child-size club chairs and denim sofas.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
With over 800 five-star ratings, this high-back upholstered club chair is clearly a favorite among Amazon shoppers.
—Eden Lichterman, Peoplemag, 12 Oct. 2023
Their hot distressed-leather club chairs were inspired by Paris flea market finds.
—Jura Koncius, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2023
Mom got comfortable on the sofa next to Daddy who was seated on his club chair with his cigarettes and ash tray ever at the ready on the snack table.
—Ellyn Laub, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2023
Inspired by the boxy-looking gentleman’s club chairs of the 1920s, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed this chair as part of an architectural commission for Le Corbusier’s design practice in Paris.
—Rachel Silva, ELLE Decor, 14 Aug. 2023
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Word History
First Known Use
1919, in the meaning defined above
Dictionary Entries Near club chair
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“Club chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/club%20chair. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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