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What era are barrel chairs from?

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What era are barrel chairs from?
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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Pair of Tulip Barrel Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los angeles, CA
Pair of Tulip Barrel Chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair leather barrel chair, 1980. Original leather. Wear consistent with age and use on leather.
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish lucite barrel chair with white naugahyde seat, circa 1970s.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Naugahyde

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
$1,440 Sale Price
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Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970. Original upholstery in great condition on casters.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Postmodern Barrel Chairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of postmodern barrel chairs upholstered throughout in a bold geographic Memphis jacquard in red with yellow, purple and teal.
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Jacquard, Upholstery

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