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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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"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...
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1990s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,155 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Pair of Vintage Per-Olof Scotte "Premier 69" Oak Armchairs in Cognac Leather
By Per-Olof Scotte, IKEA
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Møbelhøker is proud to present this pair of Premiär 69 easy chairs, a seminal design by Per-Olof Scotte for IKEA in 1969.
They stand as a remarkable testament to Swedish Modernism’s...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
$9,556 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
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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...
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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
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...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Pine
$3,552 / set
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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


