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What is a mini barrel?
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A mini barrel is a type of wooden container with metal hardware used to store wine, spirits, oils and other liquids during the aging process. A full-size barrel holds around 42 gallons or roughly 159 liters, while a mini barrel may have a 1-, 2- or 5-liter capacity, depending on its dimensions. Find a selection of antique barrels on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Shop for Small Barrels on 1stDibs
18th Century Northern Sweden Rustic Decorative Wooden Handled Barrels
Located in London, GB
absolutely gorgeous.
Medium barrel 60 cm wide x 72 cm height
Small barrel 49 cm wide x 60 cm height
Category
Antique 1780s Swedish Rustic Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Metal
Small Chinese Vintage Wooden Barrel Planter with Red and Black Lacquered Decor
Located in Yonkers, NY
A small vintage Chinese wooden barrel planter from the mid-20th century with red and black lacquer
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Wood
Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Kroehler Newly Upholstered - Pair
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian plush "cooled silver" silver-blue tinted mohair. These are classic smaller, barrel back club
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Pouffe Pouf Ottoman Suede Round Vintage 1950s Beige Flowerhead Footrest
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, small, 'barrel' pouffe. The top decorated with a stylized flower head with 8 petals. Blue vinyl base
Category
Vintage 1950s English Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Suede
Chinese Paneled Storage Cabinet, c. 1650
Located in Chicago, IL
mortise and tenon joinery. It features two paneled doors attached with small barrel hinges, a reference to
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century Chinese Qing Cupboards
Materials
Elm
Mary Rich Islamic Influence Gold Lustre Patterned Porcelain Studio Pottery Bowl
By Mary Rich
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
. The small barrel shaped teapot has a short raised pouring spout with two loops to the shoulder fitted
Category
20th Century English Modern Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
