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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
Daum Deeply Acid Cut Back Art Deco Green Glass Barrel Vase -French c1920
By Daum
Located in Worcester Park, GB
Unusual and striking Daum high art deco small barrel vase, rich green, deeply acid etched and
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Glass
Materials
Art Glass
Vintage 1960s Spanish Revival Leather Embossed & Studded Box by La Vieja España
Located in St. Louis, MO
Circa 1950s or 1960s Antique Spanish revival small barrel top aged leather box, with embossed
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
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
2 x Small Blush Pink Ombre Barrel + 1 x Medium Blush Pink Ombre Barrel
Located in Brighton, Victoria
impact.
The klaylife barrel pendant has been specially created for those who don’t have an enormous
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Barrel, Small, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
impact.
The klaylife barrel pendant has been specially created for those who don’t have an enormous
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Swedish Humorous Figural Corkscrew in Pewter, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
small barrel sits between them as both narrative element and structural support. Their exaggerated
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Barware
Materials
Steel, Pewter


