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What are small barrels used for?
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Historically, small wooden barrels were used to store ale, butter and honey. Today, they are found in breweries and distilleries, and also as a rustic complement to one’s home. You’ll find a variety of small barrels from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Small Barrels on 1stDibs
18th Century Northern Sweden Rustic Decorative Wooden Handled Barrels
Located in London, GB
absolutely gorgeous.
Medium barrel 60 cm wide x 72 cm height
Small barrel 49 cm wide x 60 cm height
Category
Antique 1780s Swedish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Small Chinese Vintage Wooden Barrel Planter with Red and Black Lacquered Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Chinese wooden barrel planter from the mid-20th century with red and black lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Kroehler Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian plush "cooled silver" silver-blue tinted mohair. These are classic smaller, barrel back club
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Antique Monumental French Regency Inlaid Brass Mounted Barrel Roll Top Desk
Located in Chicago, IL
. There is one small barrel top compartment on each side of the top area. Inside the desk, with the cover
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Regency Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass
Pouffe Pouf Ottoman Suede Round Vintage 1950s Beige Flowerhead Footrest
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, small, 'barrel' pouffe. The top decorated with a stylized flower head with 8 petals. Blue vinyl base
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Suede
Chinese Paneled Storage Cabinet, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
mortise and tenon joinery. It features two paneled doors attached with small barrel hinges, a reference to
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Materials
Elm