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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
Category

Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Cookeville, TN
Nice example of a mid-century modern Milo Baughman style barrel back tub chair in original
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950’s French Brutalist Leather Strapping Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
These fantastic chairs are statement pieces. They are small in stature but comfortable and pack a
Category

Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar barrel back arm chairs in mahogany and blue/gray wool upholstery. Great
Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl and Oak Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern rosewood stained oak barrel back side chair with its original lemon
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Kroehler Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Kroehler Barrel Back Club Chairs Newly Upholstered in a High End Italian "Cooled
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery

Marvelous Pair Harvey Probber Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous pair of Harvey Probber barrel back club chairs on wooden swivel platform bases. We love
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8
Located in Tarry Town, NY
chairs and two armchairs. The armchair features a slatted back design with straight barrel legs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

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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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Bar Chair or stool for Cassina, new
By Kazuhide Takahama, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
Gaja design chair was originally crafted for a small local restaurant and is characterized by its open
Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
are more homespun and have a rustic feel. Please note that the backrest of one chair is a bit smaller
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

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
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Silk, Wood

Vladimir Kaganesque Navy Blue Lounge Chairs by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
These navy-blue chairs inspired by the iconic designer Vladimir Kagan, are bold and eye-catching
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of 1960s Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge Chairs with Casters
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Vintage Hollywood Regency Upholstered Lounge club chairs with casters. Circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

'2' Regency Asian Chinoiserie Style Tufted Club Chairs
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Chinoiserie Style Tufted Barrel Back Club Lounge Armchairs Approximate Measurements in Inches 31" high at
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Chinoiserie Club Chairs

Materials

Satin, Cotton

Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, the epitome of elegance and sophistication. This
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Rustic Vintage Firkin Sugar Bucket Barrel Back Childs Chair Hickory Nautical
Located in Dayton, OH
This small chair or stool is made of hickory wood with brass accents in a barrel style finished
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Children's Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Hickory

Georgian barrel back armchair
Located in Malton, GB
18th century Georgian barrel back armchair. Standing on tall square front legs complete with small
Category

Antique 18th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Georgian barrel back armchair
Georgian barrel back armchair
H 47.25 in W 29.93 in D 28.75 in
StavOak Dining Game Table & 4 Chairs Jack Daniels’ Barrel Staves Jobie G Redmond
By Jack Daniels
Located in Topeka, KS
in 1981. They were marketed as StavOak. The table base bears the barrel shaped brass tag. The chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Rustic Game Tables

Materials

Oak

Bespoke Solid Aged French Natural Weatherd Oak Barrel Round Dining Table
By Rombouts Bespoke Oak Furniture
Located in Casteren, NB
wooden column or barrel, enhancing the ease of chair placement without any obstructive table legs. The
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Bespoke Solid Aged French Natural Oak Barrel Round Dining Table matte finish
By Rombouts Bespoke Oak Furniture
Located in Casteren, NB
wooden column or barrel, enhancing the ease of chair placement without any obstructive table legs. The
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Odette Curvy Club Chair with Oak Wood Frame by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wooden frame and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Odette Curvy Club Chair with Oak Wood Frame by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wooden frame and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

21st Century "Bella" Sand-Beige Leather and Walnut Wood Rest Chair
By Midsummer Milano
Located in Milano, IT
A small elegant armchair characterized by delicate shapes and clean lines. The barrel-shaped frame
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Spruce, Poplar, Foam, Walnut, Leather

Odette Curvy Club Chair with Black Oak Wood Frame by Fred&Juul
By Fred&Juul
Located in Fiesole, Florence
categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wooden frame and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Mario Botta Shogung Lamp 1st Edition 1986 by Artemide
By Artemide, Mario Botta
Located in Untersiggenthal, AG
independently adjustable, perforated steel diffusers (one larger, one smaller), that playfully rotate around the
Category

Vintage 1980s Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Bar Stools by Vista of California – Set of 2
By Vista of California
Located in Los Angeles, CA
brass coffee table and a pair of Milo Baughman chrome and blue velvet barrel chairs.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features a padded
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair, Set of Four
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Gabriella Crespi Style Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
Located in New York, NY
plan of the chair actually enveloped the sitter, much like that of a more conventional barrel chair
Category

Antique 1830s American American Classical Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
Pair of Armchairs En Gondoles
H 31.5 in W 21.13 in D 21.13 in
Pair of Italian Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Small-scale 1950s lounge chairs with a strong visual punch. Polished European walnut frames
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Walnut

Pair of Newly Upholstered Purple & White Animal Print Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Houston, TX
animal print barrel back lounge chairs with newly lacquered wood frames. This pair features new faux bois
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Barrel Chair with Swivel Base in Yellow, Gray--In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small swivel chair that's truly worthy of a queen! Original yellow stained wood is enhanced by a
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Thread, Wood

Pair of French Art Deco Mahogany and White-Painted Gondola Side Chairs
By Ernest Boisseau
Located in New York, NY
The pair fashioned with barrel backs sculpted out of veneered mahogany and white lacquered interior
Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Chairs

Diminutive Federal Sheraton Wing Chair, New England, circa 1800-1810
Located in Providence, RI
another Federal upholstered "barrel back" chair with earlier Hepplewhite feet and only small casters on
Category

Antique Early 1800s American Sheraton Wingback Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Stick WickerRattan Hourglass Armchair
Located in Sheffield, MA
influence seen in the hour-glass base, whimsical elements of the small drinking glass holder on one arm
Category

Early 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood, Rattan

English Victorian Tufted Leather Barrel Back Open Armchair
Located in Southampton, NY
English Victorian tufted leather barrel back spindle support open armchair. The chair is mahogany
Category

Antique 1870s English Victorian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Chair Designed by Architect H. H. Richardson
By Henry Hobson Richardson 1, A.H. Davenport
Located in Providence, RI
sides, and the back has a wood panel rather than upholstery. In common with your chair, the smaller
Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Barrel Chairs in Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of small barrel chairs with jack Lenore Larsen fabric! Vibrant oranges and yellows in velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet

Antique Pair of Small Scale Leather Chesterfield Barrel Chairs, England
Located in Round Top, TX
and feel of these two small scale club chairs. The barrel shape gives them their name, marked by the
Category

Early 20th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Swivel Barrel Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A whimsical small scale pair of swivel barrel chairs in thickly embroidered coastal sea creatures
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Swivel Barrel Chairs
Vintage Swivel Barrel Chairs
H 28 in W 29 in D 32 in
Pair Vintage Barrel Chairs, Newly Upholstered
Located in Pasadena, CA
This fantastic pair of vintage barrel chairs made by Marble Imperial Furniture have been newly
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Barrel Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barrel chairs in the styles of Billy Haines with maple legs comfortable and having a small foot
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Maitland Smith Library Books Barrel Chairs
By Maitland Smith
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of small scale Maitland Smith leather books library barrel chairs on casters with newly
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mohair, Faux Leather

Maitland Smith Library Books Barrel Chairs
Maitland Smith Library Books Barrel Chairs
H 28.5 in W 22.5 in D 19.5 in
Antique Vintage Leather Barrel Shaped Small Scale Armchair
Located in Round Top, TX
The rolled arms and back of this vintage brown leather arm chair are accented by leather strips
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Faux Arctic Fur Barrel Chairs 'Pair'
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Pair of small and very comfortable 1970's club chairs on movable casters. Recently upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1980s Other Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Diminutive Pair of Mid-Century Lucite Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Small scale Lucite tub chairs with new upholstery. Sleek clean lines with a barrel back
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Avant Garde "Passages" Velvet Barrel Back Chair
By Wouter Vandertol
Located in Houston, TX
In collaboration with Vandertol Studios, Moxie has rebuilt a vintage barrel back club chair with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Ward Bennett Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
and in the Cooper-Hewitt Museum. Pair of Ward Bennett barrel lounge chairs 1970 Although these
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Antique Painted and Upholstered French Louis XV Barrel Cane Chair
Located in Brea, CA
Painted and upholstered seat, Louis XV Style barrel chair with subtle distressed edges, and antique
Category

Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Linen, Cane

Pair of Directional Fully Upholstered Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of fully upholstered barrel lounge chairs by Directional, circa 1980s. These chairs have been
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Upholstery

Restored Stick Rattan Spindle Barrel Armchair Dining Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid Century stick rattan spindle barrel dining armchair, each chair features a removable padded
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Velvety Brown Barrel Chair by Selig With Cylindrical Legs
By Selig
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1970s Velvety Brown Barrel Chair by Selig. Cylindrical silver feet, curves that look great
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Leather Barrel Armchairs Club Chairs, England
Located in Round Top, TX
The rolled arms and back of these barrel club chairs are accented by leather strips which adds to
Category

Early 20th Century English Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Pair of Leather Barrel Armchairs Club Chairs, Denmark
Located in Round Top, TX
a modern home. These chairs will do just that; they are scaled on the small side so will fit in a
Category

Early 20th Century Danish Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Avant Garde Art "Passage" Velvet Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
In collaboration with Vandertol Studios, Moxie has rebuilt a pair of vintage barrel back clubs with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Sophisticated Pair of Harvey Probber Style Caned Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated pair of ebonized caned barrel back chairs having black painted frames, caned backs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Luxe Pair of Gold Leaf and Grey Velvet Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Tommi Parzinger, Maison Baguès
Located in Houston, TX
Striking pair of barrel back lounge chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a luxe grey velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s European Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

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Small Barrel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the small barrel chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each small barrel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and oak. If you’re shopping for a small barrel chair, we have 21 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a small barrel chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each small barrel chair bearing mid-century modern, modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made small barrel chair over the years, but those crafted by Dunbar, Founders Furniture Company and Henry Hobson Richardson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Small Barrel Chair?

The average selling price for a small barrel chair at 1stDibs is $3,599, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $62,500 for the 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 Small Barrel Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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 ExpertAugust 16, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    Small chairs are often called slipper chairs. The first examples date back to the Victorian era, when they often appeared in women's dressing areas. Their low height made it easy for women wearing the bulky corsets and petticoats of the time to sit down so that someone could help them get their slippers or shoes on. Even though people primarily use these chairs in sitting areas today, the name has stuck. Explore an assortment of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.