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What is a barrel chair?

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What is a barrel chair?
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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Vintage Ikea Bjarred armchairs, 2001
By IKEA
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Pair of bentwood plywood armchairs with leather cushions designed by Johan Huldt for Ikea model 'Bjärred'. Beautiful curvy and timeless design. Designed ...
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of vintage Kolding armchairs
By Erik Wortz, IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Set of two original 1960s armchairs designed by Erik Wörtz for Ikea. Made with a high-quality teak frame, these armchairs feature a slightly sloping backrest that promises an optimal...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Swedish modern brown faux leather armchairs Pixi Gillis Lundgren for Ikea, 1970s
By IKEA, Gillis Lundgren
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...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Bengt Ruda vintage safari chairs in canvas, Cikada armchairs by IKEA, 1960s
By IKEA, Bengt Ruda
Located in Zevenaar, NL
These set of 3 canvas vintage design Cikada safari chairs are an absolute eye-catcher! Design by Bengt Ruda for Ikea in 1964, when IKEA made furniture of good quality and was an earl...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Canvas, Rope, Wood

Swedish Swivel Armchair in Beech & Lambswool by Carina Bengs, Model "Fridene"
By IKEA
Located in Odense, DK
A lovely cosy 360 degree swivel armchair, reupholstered in a great quality shearling lambswool, frame and legs made of bented beechwood. Designed by Carina Bengs for Ikea in 2004. Mo...
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Early 2000s Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Original vintage armchairs from Ikea
By Niels Gammelgaard, IKEA
Located in Brescia, IT
Pair of original vintage metal armchairs designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA. This stunning pair of metal armchairs were designed by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA and embody the ess...
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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