Barrel Upholstered Armchair
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Wood
20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Copper
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Linen, Bamboo, Upholstery, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
Vintage 1960s American Regency Armchairs
Brass
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Bamboo
Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs
Mahogany
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Armchairs
Cotton, Rattan
Vintage 1950s American Regency Armchairs
Metal, Brass
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Wingback Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century Armchairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Armchairs
Fabric, Maple
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Steel
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric, Upholstery, Bamboo, Foam, Wood, Lacquer
2010s Italian Armchairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Italian Armchairs
Textile
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Walnut
2010s Italian Armchairs
Other
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Leather, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Beech
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Fabric, Beech
Antique 1720s English George I Armchairs
Walnut
2010s Italian Armchairs
Parchment Paper
Antique 1830s American American Classical Armchairs
Mahogany
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs
Bone, Mahogany, Upholstery
Late 20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood, Paint
20th Century Chinoiserie Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood, Velvet
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Upholstery
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Spruce, Poplar, Foam, Walnut, Leather
Vintage 1970s Canadian Post-Modern Armchairs
Steel
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Mid-20th Century Peruvian Campaign Armchairs
Wrought Iron
2010s Italian Modern Armchairs
Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Brass
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Fabric
20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Copper
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Mahogany, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Cane, Ash
Mid-20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
20th Century Austrian Biedermeier Armchairs
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Antique Early 1900s French Chinoiserie Armchairs
Velvet, Giltwood, Lacquer
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Club Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern Dining Room Chairs
Wood
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Wood, Velvet
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Fabric, Walnut
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Lounge Chairs
Linen, Wood, Paint
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Barrel Upholstered Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Barrel Upholstered Armchair?
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.
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