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Who invented the barrel chair?
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No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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Shop for Vintage Barrel Chairs on 1stDibs
Flair Cantilevered Barrel Chairs
By Flair
Located in Chicago, IL
Flair Cantilevered barrel chairs on polished chrome steel frames upholstered in Gaston y Daniela
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
$6,250 / set
Pair Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair leather barrel chair, 1980. Original leather.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,600 / set
Mid-Century Swivel Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-century swivel barrel chairs redone in velvet with walnut base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$9,500 / set
Lucite Barrel Chair By Pace
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Lucite barrel chair by Pace.
2 marks on chair as shown in last image. It might be able to be
Category
1990s Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Pair Brown Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Brown Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980. Original leather.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$3,200 / set
Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish lucite barrel chair with white naugahyde seat, circa 1970s. The chair is in very good
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Acrylic
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off