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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 decorated with a gilded deep cut freeze with flowers and leaves.
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 diamond pattern & stars with iron studs painted black.
Category
Vintage 1960s Spanish Spanish Colonial Decorative Boxes
Materials
Leather
Pouffe Pouf Ottoman Suede Round Vintage 1950s Beige Flowerhead Footrest
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
- Robust and fun Mid-Century Modern accenting piece
- Great for seating additional guests or as a footrest
- Stylish design
- Robust hard wearing suede
A vintage 1950s, pale, b...
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
Statement clay beaded lighting, that can be suspended as a single, or in a cluster for maximum impact.
The klaylife barrel pendant has been specially created for those who don’t h...
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Klaylife Barrel, Small, White Handmade Clay Beaded Pendant Light
Located in Brighton, Victoria
Now comes in three sizes - Small, Medium and Large
Category
2010s South African Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Clay
Swedish Humorous Figural Corkscrew in Pewter, 1920s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Humorous Figural Corkscrew in Pewter, 1920s
A charming and characterful Swedish corkscrew from the 1920s, cast in pewter with a steel worm, depicting two delightfully inebri...
Category
Vintage 1920s Swedish Barware
Materials
Steel, Pewter
