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What is a barrel chair?
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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 22, 2022
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Pair of Danish Vintage Leather and Chrome Armchairs by Karin Mobring
By IKEA
Located in London, GB
A stylish and comfortable pair of Danish vintage leather and chrome armchairs by Karin Mobring. They were designed for IKEA in the 1970’s, they were made in Denmark and have made in ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Karin Mobring Diana Armchairs by Ikea in Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Čelinac, BA
Armchairs model Diana designed by Karin Mobring, circa 1970.
Produced by Ikea in Sweden.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Per-Olof Scotte Premiär Easy Chair of Oak with Core Leather. Sweden 1969
By IKEA, Per-Olof Scotte
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Easy and lounge chair model Premiär by the Swedish furniture designer Per-Olof Scotte (1925-2024) for Ikea. The chair is designed in 1969.
The chair is made of solid oak with lacque...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rattan Chair TÄRÖ by Thomas Sandell for Ikea
By Thomas Sandell, IKEA
Located in KUTNO, PL
The TÄRÖ armchair is made of rattan and pine wood.
Its construction is lightweight but sturdy, and the main material used is rattan, which gives it a warm, organic look.
The seat is...
Category
Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Pair of Karin Mobring Safari Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Pair of Karin Mobring Safari Lounge Chairs in Cognac Leather, Sweden, 1970s
Description (≈300 words):
This pair of “Safari” lounge chairs was designed by Karin Mobring for IKEA, Swe...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Modern Karin Mobring Armchairs Model Diana by Ikea in Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
Armchairs model Diana designed by Karin Mobring, 1974. Produced by Ikea in Sweden.
These ones are sold as a pair. The frame is made in lacquered pine, and the upholstery is made in n...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Pine
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