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How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
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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
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Shop for Barrel Chairs on 1stDibs
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 paints "Oyster White" seating is covered in muslin.
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$2,495 / set
Pair of Tulip Barrel Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los angeles, CA
Pair of Tulip Barrel Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,552 / set
Selig Imperial Barrel Chair
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round club chair by Selig for their "Imperial" line. Great mid-century modern form with wood base.
Please confirm location.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lucite Barrel Chair By Pace
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Lucite barrel chair by Pace.
2 marks on chair as shown in last image.
Category
1990s Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Old Hickory Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine signed Old Hickory barrel back arm chair is in fine condition.The original woven seat and backing is in very good condition.
Category
20th Century American Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Hickory
$1,356 Sale Price
20% Off
Vintage Spindle Back Rosewood Barrel Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and refined, this pair of Scandinavian Modern barrel-back chairs evoke the clean lines and thoughtful craftsmanship associated with Herman Miller and designer Kipp Stewart.
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Fabric
$1,800 / set