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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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"Hestra" for Ikea Italian Postmodern Design Rattan Bamboo Armchair 1980s
By IKEA, Tito Agnoli
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian post modern design set of two armchairs "Hestra" model produced by Ikea from 1980s, with iron structure and wicker covering, Sweden 1980s.
Please note that the armchairs are...
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
"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
$2,089 Sale Price / set
30% Off
Rattan Chair TÄRÖ by Thomas Sandell for Ikea
By IKEA, Thomas Sandell
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
Swedish modern brown faux leather armchairs Pixi Gillis Lundgren for Ikea, 1970s
By Gillis Lundgren, IKEA
Located in MIlano, IT
Swedish modern brown faux leather armchairs Pixi Gillis Lundgren for Ikea, 1970s
Pair of armchairs mod. Pixi in brown synthetic leather. A single padded cushion with eight buttons makes up the seat and backrest, the back is in black fabric. The structure is in chromed metal tubing.
Produced by Ikea in 1970s and designed by Gillis Lundgren.
Fair condition, with signs of use and aging and oxidation. There is a tear in the synthetic leather on one cushion and a discoloration on the black fabric.
Measurements in cm 60x75x75h 45h seat
This fantastic pair of armchairs will be perfect for your living room or bedroom. They are also ideal for a studio, an office, a showroom, a hotel or a bar. If you need more information, do not hesitate to contact us, in the meantime we invite you to visit our shop, where you can find beautiful vintage furniture...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
‘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
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


