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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
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
Patinated Leather Safari Lounge Chair Karin Mobring, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Patinated leather safari lounge chair Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s.
This Ikea Classic Vintage Lounge chair was designed 1972 by Karin Mo...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
"Stockholm" Armchairs by Tord Björklund for Ikea, 1990s
By IKEA, Tord Bjorklund
Located in Karis, Nyland
Postmodern vintage design aluminum armchairs with a black leather seat and backrest, ca 1990s. Chair model "Stockholm", designed by Tord Björklund. Manufactured by Ikea, Sweden.
Not...
Category
1990s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,184 Sale Price / set
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Cognac Leather Esprit Safari Lounge Chairs by IKEA, Sweden, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Cognac leather Esprit safari lounge Chairs by IKEA Sweden 1970s.
Ikea designed this safari Lounge chair in the 1970s. It is made of bamboo and cognac saddle leather. The design and the look and feel of this occasional chair reminded me of what someone once taught me about good sculptures, "they look great from all angles". And what is particularly important about a chair is that it is very comfortable to sit in as well. People have very different thoughts about IKEA furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Bamboo
‘Popptorp’ Armchair by Hagberg & Hagberg for IKEA, 1990s
By IKEA
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed by Knut and Marianne Hagberg for IKEA in the 1990s, the ‘Popptorp’ armchair captures the playful, space-age spirit of late 20th-century Scandinavian design.
Executed in mol...
Category
1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
