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Gustavian Style Barrel Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian style Barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk
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1920s Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Wood

Antique Gustavian Style Barrel Chairs
Gustavian Style Barrel Chairs
H 29 in W 23 in D 20 in
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic Chic French Louis XVI barrel chair with new gray lacquer finish and gold todd hase
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Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Barrel Chairs

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Berlin Iron

Antique Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
Classic French Louis XVI Barrel Chair
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 24 in
Joseph Hoffman for Khon Signed Barrel Chair
By Josef Hoffmann
Located in Westport, CT
Joseph Hoffman for Khon signed,barrel chair,Mahogany wood,creme upholstery,and open section on
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19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Located in Belmont, MA
This set of 4 Empire Barrel chairs dates back to around 1810-20. They come from France. The chairs
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1810s French Empire Antique Barrel Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
H 32.68 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Antique 18th Century Rustic Choir Stall Barrel Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique choir stall barrel chair in overall nicely aged old surface and early hand wrought large
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Early 18th Century Unknown Rustic Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its
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1810s French Empire Antique Barrel Chairs

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Walnut

Antique Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Antique Child’s Windsor Barrel Chair with Leather Seat
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Antique Child’s Windsor barrel chair W leather seat. It is a very unusual example with a beautiful
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19th Century Antique Barrel Chairs

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Leather

Scandinavian Wooden Barrel Chair Made in the 19th Century
By Craft and Folk Art Museum
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian wooden barrel chair made in the 19th century. A circular, beautifully wooden chair
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1890s Swedish Folk Art Antique Barrel Chairs

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Pine

Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Barrel Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Edwardian Inlaid Mahogany and Upholstered Seat Barrel Chair in great antique
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Early 20th Century Antique Barrel Chairs

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Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XV Transitional Mahogany and Kingwood Marquetry Burl and Cane Barrel Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A Recently refinished French Louis XV country French transitional design between Louis XV and Louis XVI that is timeless, elegant, and understated it works well in modern, contempor...
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Barrel Chairs

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Brass

Original Josef Hoffmann 1908 Barrel-Chair, Kohn, Jugendstil, Early 20th Century
By Woka Lamps, Josef Hoffmann, Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare armchair in bentwood, original condition, original fabric, manufactured by Jacob & Josef Kohn. Enclosed an image from the Exposicion Internacional de Centenario in...
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Early 20th Century Austrian Jugendstil Antique Barrel Chairs

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Fabric, Bentwood

19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolfin Head Arms
By George Hunzinger
Located in Southampton, NJ
A scarcely seen 19th c. spindle back barrel chair with George Hunzinger & Windsor chair influences
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Late 19th Century Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Barrel Slipper Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of elegant French Empire style barrel slipper chairs recovered in leopard velvet and satin
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Barrel Chairs

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Mahogany

French Barrel Slipper Chairs
French Barrel Slipper Chairs
H 28 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A pair of provincial barrel back chairs in a decorative carved design with stylish kick-out legs
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18th Century Swedish Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English barrel back hardwood chair with curved arm support ,saddled seat and turned legs and
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1920s Antique Barrel Chairs

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Hardwood

Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian barrel back chairs in a set of two. The chairs are a true pair and manufactured
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Pine

Huge Pair of Barrel Form Mahogany Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Late French Empire mahogany barrel form chair with turned legs, along with a modern copy. Very deep
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1840s French Antique Barrel Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
perfect shade of blue. In addition to their desirability, these barrel back chairs are very comfortable
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Early 19th Century French Directoire Antique Barrel Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
H 32.25 in W 22 in D 19.5 in
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new
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Early 1800s Neoclassical Antique Barrel Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved, painted, and pickled wood, barrel back, French bergère atop fluted, tapered legs
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1880s French Antique Barrel Chairs

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Wood

19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
H 38.25 in W 30 in D 29.5 in
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Wood

Original Josef Hoffmann & J. & J. Kohn Bench Vienna Secession, 1901
By Jacob & Josef Kohn, Josef Hoffmann, Woka Lamps
Located in Vienna, AT
A very rare and early bench, obviously the role model for the famous Barrel chair #720 which was
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Barrel Chairs

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Bentwood, Plywood

English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
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19th Century English Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These vintage Italian Art Deco style chairs make a dramatic statement with their fluted hardwood
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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Barrel Chairs

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Upholstery, Hardwood

Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with white upholstery.
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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Barrel Chairs

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Cherry

Pugin Inspired Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pugin inspired Arts and Crafts carved barrel back hall chairs. This is a beautifully designed
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Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Antique Barrel Chairs

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Oak

Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Early 1900s Regency Antique Barrel Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Antique Swedish Art Deco Barrel Club Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Art Deco Barrel club chairs, built with a curved back, long legs, and a rolled arms
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Barrel Chairs

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Muslin, Birch

Primitive Antique Green Painted Barrel Back Windsor Caboose Tavern Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique barrel back windsor style chair finished in apple green enamel paint.
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19th Century Federal Antique Barrel Chairs

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Hardwood, Paint

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
. The chair has a barrel back form with turned spindle supports. Features a contoured seat and turned
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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Oak

Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Barrel Chairs

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Mahogany

Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste
Located in San Francisco, CA
the framed in-curved back above a bowed upholstered seat flanked by openwork sides; all raised on tapering legs ending in casters.
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1920s English Art Deco Antique Barrel Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Important and Unique Set of Art Deco Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By Maurice Dufrêne
Located in New York, NY
A superb example of early Art Deco Design by Maurice Dufrene. Each of the eight (8) dining chairs
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Barrel Chairs

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Walnut

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By J & J Kohn & Mundus, Josef Hoffmann
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely
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Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Antique Barrel Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original wrought iron swivel
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club Armchairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club chairs with
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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish antique armchairs from the Gustavian period, circa 1810. These stunning chairs
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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian Porters barrel back armchair with
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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Antique French Louis XV 'Pumpkin' Bergere with Barrel Back and Mohair
Located in Chicago, IL
Distinctive antique French Louis XV style bergère pumpkin chair, its distinctive orange mohair
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Barrel Chairs

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Mohair, Upholstery

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers with
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
stunning chairs have shaped barrel backs with lion head carvings. The frame features carved bell flowers
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...
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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Barrel Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in GB
barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality I have ever seen
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1810s English Regency Antique Barrel Chairs

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Hardwood, Leather

Italian Empire Style Bergere or Tub Chair
Located in New York, NY
Italian Empire Style bergère or tub chair, gray-painted with barrel-back molded crest rail above
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Early 19th Century Italian Empire Antique Barrel Chairs

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Upholstery, Giltwood

Antique leather wingback chair
Located in Salisbury, GB
19thc. barrel back leather wing chair This 19thc. barrel back leather wing chair was made in the
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique leather wingback chair
Antique leather wingback chair
H 43.25 in W 30.75 in D 29 in
19th Century French Empire Cherry Wood Desk Barrel Armchair with Gilt Mounts
Located in Dallas, TX
with decorative brass nail head trim. The comfortable barrel desk chair is in excellent condition
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Mid-19th Century French Empire Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Harpist Chair Mahogany and Mahogany Veneer, Period: Restoration, 19th Century
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
Magnificent and extremely rare harpist's chair in mahogany and mahogany veneer. Its arched
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19th Century Restauration Antique Barrel Chairs

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Fabric, Mahogany

18th Century Giltwood Gustavian Bucket Chairs, Set of 4, Sweden, Circa 1790-1800
Located in New York, NY
of four barrel back chairs with very special patina.
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18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Giltwood

19th Century English Oak Corner Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak corner chair from England. The arms and back of the chair are wonderfully barrel
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Barrel Chairs

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Oak

19th Century English Oak Corner Chair
19th Century English Oak Corner Chair
H 32.75 in W 31 in D 25 in
Tufted Silk Damask Louis XV Style Bergere Chair
Located in Mckinney, TX
century. The hand-molded frame and barrel back exhibit meticulous attention to detail, showcasing the
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Early 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Barrel Chairs

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Silk, Wood

1905 Liberty & Co Mahogany Spindle Chairs - Set of 2
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Ca 1905. Liberty & Co Made in Britain. Gorgeous arts and crafts mahogany chairs. Barrels shaped
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Early 1900s American American Classical Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Antique Swedish Art Deco Rolled Arm Club Chairs - COM Ready
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swedish Art Deco club chairs. Featuring traditional Art Deco elements such as a deep seat
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1920s Swedish Art Deco Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Birch

Pair of French Leather, Cane and Suede Library Bergère Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Quite an attractive pair of 19th century French Louis XVI style barrel back neoclassical armchairs
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19th Century French Antique Barrel Chairs

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Leather, Suede, Cane, Wood

Italian Late Baroque 18th Century Walnut Swivel or Desk Chair of Rare Form
Located in Troy, NY
From the Veneto Region, very unusual and rare swivel chair with an open barrel back with three
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Early 18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Barrel Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of 19th Century. Signed Hand Painted and Decorated Plank Seat Side Chairs
Located in Germantown, MD
scenes of a "Young America", of the 18th & 19th century, many painted on barrel staves and chairs
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Late 19th Century American American Colonial Antique Barrel Chairs

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Hardwood, Paint

Set of Six French Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in North Bergen, NJ
Set of six uniquely designed, comfortable and sturdy French Art Deco Dining chairs in the manner of
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1920s Art Deco Antique Barrel Chairs

Barreled Back Wherry Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
A unique armchair with an enveloping raked barrel back made from the ship-lapped hull of a wherry
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1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Barreled Back Wherry Chair
Barreled Back Wherry Chair
H 45.5 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four 19th Century French Empire Swan Neck Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A charming set of four 19th century decorative dining chairs with French Empire influence. The
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Late 19th Century French Empire Revival Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 6 French Art Deco Dining Chairs attributed to Gaston Poisson
Located in Miami, FL
chairs attributed to Gaston Poisson but also made in the manner of Rene Prou (1889-1947). Conical barrel
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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Barrel Chairs

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Beech, Faux Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
By John Salterini, Salterini
Located in Cumberland, RI
Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and many other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio
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Early 20th Century Antique Barrel Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

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Antique Barrel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of antique barrel chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique barrel chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Antique barrel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique barrel chairs made by Neoclassical designers — as well as those associated with Georgian — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique barrel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Josef Hoffmann, Jacob and Josef Kohn and Chesterfield produced popular antique barrel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Barrel Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,500, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $48,000 highest priced.

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.

Questions About Antique Barrel Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.

  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.