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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 Tord Bjorklund, IKEA
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
$2,116 Sale Price / set
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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
‘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
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
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
Lounge Chairs in Pine and Fabric by Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Almelo, NL
Lounge chairs in Pine and fabric by Karin Mobring, Sweden 1970s.
Karin Mobring designed this Ikea classic Vintage lounge chair in 1972. It is made of solid Scandinavian pine wood and original fabric. 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 also very comfortable to sit in. People have very different thoughts about IKEA furniture...
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Pine
