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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
Pair of Tulip Barrel Chairs
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Los angeles, CA
Pair of Tulip Barrel Chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Chairs
Materials
Brass
$6,552 / set
Pair Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair leather barrel chair, 1980. Original leather. Wear consistent with age and use on leather.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,600 / 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.
Category
1990s Chairs
Materials
Lucite
Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish lucite barrel chair with white naugahyde seat, circa 1970s.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Naugahyde
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970
By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970. Original upholstery in great condition on casters.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$2,800 / set
Postmodern Barrel Chairs, a Pair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of postmodern barrel chairs upholstered throughout in a bold geographic Memphis jacquard in red with yellow, purple and teal.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Jacquard, Upholstery
