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1940's Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Leather Suede Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency barrel-back arm chair for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a brown
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Suede

1940's Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Leather Suede Armchair
1940's Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Leather Suede Armchair

1940's Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Leather Suede Armchair

H 31 in W 26 in D 25.75 in
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
An early barrel chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. in 1947. Reupholstered in
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947

H 27.5 in W 32 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Barrel Chair, 1940s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
This large, chunky barrel chair was designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar in the
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Barrel Chair, 1940s
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Barrel Chair, 1940s

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Barrel Chair, 1940s

H 30 in W 31 in D 32 in
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Danish Barrel Lounge Chair. Birch legs. Original Upholstery. Denmark This listing is for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair
1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

H 27 in W 31 in D 28 in
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
By Viggo Boesen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made Danish lounge chair perfectly capturing the essence of
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wool, Beech

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair
Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair

Danish 1940s Banana Style Barrel Low Club or Lounge Chair

H 25.25 in W 30.5 in D 31 in
1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
Category

Vintage 1940s European Neoclassical Revival Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair
1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair

1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair

H 32 in W 30 in D 30 in
1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair
1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair

1940s French Toile Barrel Back Cane Blue White Chair

H 32 in W 28 in D 28 in
1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, carved wood swan club chairs on
Category

Vintage 1940s English Empire Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

1940s Carved Gilt Wood Swan Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

H 32 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947

H 30.5 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather barrel back arm chairs with contrasting black hard wood legs. Upholstered club
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940

Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940

H 26.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Pair of barrel back club chairs c1940
Located in Batley, GB
A large pair of mid 20th century barrel backed club chairs. Newly upholstered by us in Amara khaki
Category

Vintage 1940s British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cotton

Pair of barrel back club chairs c1940
Pair of barrel back club chairs c1940

Pair of barrel back club chairs c1940

H 33.47 in W 35.83 in D 33.86 in

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Swiveling 1940's Barrel Back Chairs
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of stylish 1940's chairs, retaining the original tag of Erwin-Lambeth, and the John
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Swiveling 1940's Barrel Back Chairs
Swiveling 1940's Barrel Back Chairs

Swiveling 1940's Barrel Back Chairs

H 26 in W 30 in D 32 in
Set of Antique Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Green leather upholstered oak frame chairs. Sold as a set of 6.
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Vintage 1940s English Bergere Chairs

Set of Antique Barrel Back Chairs
Set of Antique Barrel Back Chairs

Set of Antique Barrel Back Chairs

H 32 in W 21 in D 20 in
1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored
Located in Passaic, NJ
This 1940s era chair has received a full restoration. The frame was gutted, re glued, and
Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored
1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored

1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored

H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Gustavian Style Barrel Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style barrel chair. It’s been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Gustavian Style Barrel Chair
Gustavian Style Barrel Chair

Gustavian Style Barrel Chair

H 34 in W 24 in D 18 in
Barrel Back Regency Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Barrel Back Regency Chair, believed to be at least circa 1940's, possibly much earlier. This chair
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Vintage 1940s American Regency Chairs

Barrel Back Regency Chair
Barrel Back Regency Chair

Barrel Back Regency Chair

H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 20 in
A Stylish Pair of American 1940's Barrel-Back Beechwood Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of American 1940's barrel-back beechwood club chairs; each with incurved back with
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

A Stylish Pair of American 1940's Barrel-Back Beechwood Chairs
A Stylish Pair of American 1940's Barrel-Back Beechwood Chairs

A Stylish Pair of American 1940's Barrel-Back Beechwood Chairs

H 30 in W 25 in D 28 in
Red Leather Barrel Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
Vintage barrel chair. Newly refinished and upholstered in new red leather with nail heads.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red Leather Barrel Chair
Red Leather Barrel Chair

Red Leather Barrel Chair

H 29 in W 25 in D 23 in
Round Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These petite barrel chairs feature a curved walnut veneer back and updated upholstery. ONLY ONE
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Vintage 1940s Hungarian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Round Barrel Chairs
Round Barrel Chairs

Round Barrel Chairs

H 26.5 in Dm 20 in
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 4 Swedish Gustavian Barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Adam Style Chairs

Materials

Wood

Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4

Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4

H 29 in W 24 in D 21 in
Pair of Barrel Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of 1940's Barrel Chair w/wood newly refinished and upholstered in 100% linen stripe.
Category

Vintage 1940s American Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of Barrel Chairs
Pair of Barrel Chairs

Pair of Barrel Chairs

H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, vintage leather barrel back club chairs with oak wood frame base and feet. Good looking
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60

Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-60

H 33 in W 37 in D 34 in
Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
Barrel club chair with a unique round tight back....all completely reupholstered in washed linen
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Down, Linen, Wood

Barrel Back Club Chair
Barrel Back Club Chair

Barrel Back Club Chair

H 36 in Dm 30.5 in
A PAIR OF RUSTIC LEATHER AND WOOD BARREL CHAIRS
Located in NYC, NY
a PAIR OF CHAIRS WITH LEATHER HIDES AS SEATS AND SEAT BACKS WITH AND LATTICED WOOD BASE.
Category

Vintage 1940s Mexican Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A PAIR OF RUSTIC LEATHER AND WOOD BARREL CHAIRS
A PAIR OF RUSTIC LEATHER AND WOOD BARREL CHAIRS

A PAIR OF RUSTIC LEATHER AND WOOD BARREL CHAIRS

Great Pair of Semi Barrel 1940s Chairs
Located in Bellport, NY
Fabulous Pair of 1940s Semi Barrel chairs,with all new upholstery in an oatmeal channile/silk
Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Great Pair of Semi Barrel 1940s Chairs
Great Pair of Semi Barrel 1940s Chairs

Great Pair of Semi Barrel 1940s Chairs

H 27 in W 28 in D 28.5 in
Great Sea Foam Leather Barrel Back Tub Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautiful tailored lines on this pair of vintage barrel back tub chairs covered in soothing sea
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Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Great Sea Foam Leather Barrel Back Tub Chairs
Great Sea Foam Leather Barrel Back Tub Chairs

Great Sea Foam Leather Barrel Back Tub Chairs

H 32 in W 24 in D 26 in
Pair of 1940s Barrel Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome pair of saber leg tub chairs. The pair have been completely restored from the frames up
Category

Vintage 1940s American Modern Club Chairs

Pair of 1940s Barrel Chairs
Pair of 1940s Barrel Chairs

Pair of 1940s Barrel Chairs

H 28 in Dm 24 in
Pair of Barrel Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Located in Sagaponack, NY
a pair of lounge chairs with rosewood legs. upholstery recommended. Design by Ole Wanscher
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Barrel Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Barrel Chairs by Ole Wanscher

Pair of Barrel Chairs by Ole Wanscher

Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wrap around barrel back wing chair with studded upholstery. The fabric shows some wear and staining.
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair
Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair

Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair

H 44 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Chrome and leather barrel chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
A set 4 chrome club chairs upholstered in black leather
Category

Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Chrome and leather barrel chairs
Pair of Chrome and leather barrel chairs

Pair of Chrome and leather barrel chairs

H 27.75 in W 24 in D 20 in
Pair of Leather Barrel Back Chairs.
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing pair of red leather barrel back armchairs. Newly upholstered with great quality leather
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Pair of Leather Barrel Back Chairs.
Pair of Leather Barrel Back Chairs.

Pair of Leather Barrel Back Chairs.

H 36 in W 30 in D 30 in
Vintage Distressed Caramel Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Authentically distressed yummy caramel leather barrel back wing chair having tufted seat cushion
Category

Vintage 1940s American American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Distressed Caramel Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair
Vintage Distressed Caramel Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair

Vintage Distressed Caramel Leather Barrel Back Wing Chair

H 46.5 in W 31 in D 36 in
Barrel Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Barrel chairs in the styles of Billy Haines with maple legs comfortable and having a small foot
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Barrel Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines
Barrel Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines

Barrel Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines

H 28.25 in W 31 in D 30 in
Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A suave compact beautifully made walnut swivel barrel chair, stunning from every angle, upholstered
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair
Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair

Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair

H 31.75 in W 21 in D 24 in
1940s Barrel Back Moderne Lounge Chairs after Gilbert Rohde, Pair
By Gilbert Rohde, Ernst Schwadron
Located in Hudson, NY
Fabulous pair of 1940s sculptural barrel back lounge chairs very reminiscent of Ernst Schwadron and
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

1940s Barrel Back Moderne Lounge Chairs after Gilbert Rohde, Pair
1940s Barrel Back Moderne Lounge Chairs after Gilbert Rohde, Pair

1940s Barrel Back Moderne Lounge Chairs after Gilbert Rohde, Pair

H 32.5 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Very much in the style of James Mont and Billy Haines, these amazing button-tufted barrel-form
Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs
Pair Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs

Pair Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs

H 29 in W 34 in D 31 in
Pair 1940s Button Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Regency lounge chairs in original celery damask upholstery. Carved mahogany reeded
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair 1940s Button Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Pair 1940s Button Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Pair 1940s Button Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

H 36.5 in W 27 in D 30 in
Pair Silvery Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Very much in the style of James Mont and Billy Haines, these amazing button-tufted barrel-form
Category

Vintage 1940s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair Silvery Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs
Pair Silvery Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs

Pair Silvery Cadet Blue Button-Tufted Swiveling Barrel Chairs

H 29 in W 34 in D 31 in
A pair of Round Back Barrel Chairs and Round Stool with Original Upholstry
Located in Chicago, IL
barrel chairs features a curved walnut veneer back. Dimensions in inches: Stool = 19W x 19D x 51.5H
Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A pair of Round Back Barrel Chairs and Round Stool with Original Upholstry
A pair of Round Back Barrel Chairs and Round Stool with Original Upholstry

A pair of Round Back Barrel Chairs and Round Stool with Original Upholstry

H 28 in Dm 22 in
1940's Swivel Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Very chic tufted swivel chairs with walnut legs and newly upholstered in creme silk.
Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

1940's Swivel Barrel Chairs
1940's Swivel Barrel Chairs

1940's Swivel Barrel Chairs

H 28 in W 22.5 in D 25 in
barrel back desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut desk chair on casters with laminated barrel back and upholstered seat and pivoting
Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

barrel back desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
barrel back desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

barrel back desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

H 30 in Dm 20.5 in
Striped & Red Velvet Regency Barrel Back Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel back velvet upholstered regency slipper or desk chair. Striped velvet seat and back in gold
Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Striped & Red Velvet Regency Barrel Back Chair
Striped & Red Velvet Regency Barrel Back Chair

Striped & Red Velvet Regency Barrel Back Chair

H 36 in W 22 in D 24 in
Pair of Cadet-Blue Wool Felt Button-Tufted Swivel Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Very much in the style of James Mont and Billy Haines, these amazing button-tufted barrel-form
Category

Vintage 1940s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Cadet-Blue Wool Felt Button-Tufted Swivel Barrel Chairs
Pair of Cadet-Blue Wool Felt Button-Tufted Swivel Barrel Chairs

Pair of Cadet-Blue Wool Felt Button-Tufted Swivel Barrel Chairs

H 29 in W 34 in D 31 in
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 1947
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 1947

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 1947

H 30.25 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
A Pair of Low Bergeres with Barrel Back Frames
Located in New York, NY
A pair of low bergeres, the barrel back frames with fruitwood square and tapered front legs and
Category

Vintage 1940s French Club Chairs

A Pair of Low Bergeres with Barrel Back Frames
A Pair of Low Bergeres with Barrel Back Frames

A Pair of Low Bergeres with Barrel Back Frames

H 27 in W 28 in D 27 in
Sculptural Pair Of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and unusual pair of wing chairs with curvaceous lines. The original upholstery is
Category

Vintage 1940s American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Pair Of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Sculptural Pair Of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'

Sculptural Pair Of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'

H 40 in W 29 in D 25 in
Pair of Art Deco Leopard Tufted Barrel Slipper Chairs Rohde Haines Style
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible pair of tufted slipper chairs, with a leopard print
Category

Vintage 1940s Art Deco Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Art Deco Leopard Tufted Barrel Slipper Chairs Rohde Haines Style
Pair of Art Deco Leopard Tufted Barrel Slipper Chairs Rohde Haines Style

Pair of Art Deco Leopard Tufted Barrel Slipper Chairs Rohde Haines Style

H 26 in W 32 in D 28 in
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chairs & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel

H 36.5 in W 31 in D 34 in
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt
Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Nickel

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel

Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel

H 36.5 in W 31 in D 34 in
English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an enclosed leather upholstered back divided into panels by patinated brass nailheads, the front cabriole style legs ending in carved ball and claw feet, the rear legs are spl...
Category

Vintage 1940s English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair
English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair

English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair

H 34.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in
Pair Of Neoclassical Barrel Back Bergeres
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Beautiful And Simple Design Of A classic Form. Delicate And Understated, Yet Have A Strong Look And Appeal. Rolled Arms With Curved Rounded Back. Very Comfortable. Very Well Constru...
Category

Vintage 1940s American Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood, Upholstery

Pair Of Neoclassical Barrel Back Bergeres
Pair Of Neoclassical Barrel Back Bergeres

Pair Of Neoclassical Barrel Back Bergeres

H 35 in W 27.5 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Back Tub Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco rosewood armchairs having barrel backs and supported on straight legs with brass inlay
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Back Tub Chairs, France, 1940
Pair of Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Back Tub Chairs, France, 1940

Pair of Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Back Tub Chairs, France, 1940

H 34 in W 22 in D 21 in
Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish
Located in Manhasset, NY
Burled back Swedish paint decorated and gilt arm chair. fine gilt gold. Each hand rest depicting a
Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish
Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish

Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 19.5 in
Vintage Camel Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-50
Located in Round Top, TX
This pair of vintage leather club chairs are welcoming with barrel shaped arms and tufted backs
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Camel Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-50
Vintage Camel Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-50

Vintage Camel Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs, Denmark circa 1940-50

H 29.5 in W 31.25 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen
By H. Brockmann-Petersen, Poul Jeppesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage, barrel back, armchairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen with two-toned
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash, Cotton, Walnut

Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen
Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen

Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen

H 29 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Barrel-Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen
By H. Brockmann-Petersen, Poul Jeppesen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Wonderful pair of barrel back armchairs. Designed by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen. Walnut
Category

Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Barrel-Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen
Barrel-Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen

Barrel-Back Chairs by Brockmann Petersen for Poul Jeppesen

H 29 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage tufted barrel back wing club chair upholstered in sumptuous sage green velvet and
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair
Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair

Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair

H 46 in W 32 in D 29 in
Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Elegant vintage tufted barrel back wing club chair upholstered in sumptuous sage green velvet and
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair
Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair

Sumptuous Vintage Tufted Sage Green Velvet Barrel Back Wing Chair

H 46 in W 32 in D 29 in
Pair of 1940s Tomlinson Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Looking for a Project ? Here are a pair of stylish 1940s tufted wingback or barrel back club
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1940s Tomlinson Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1940s Tomlinson Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of 1940s Tomlinson Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

H 34 in W 30.5 in D 36 in
Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Manhasset, NY
Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style Chic set of four
Category

Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style
Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style

Set of Four French Art Deco Barrel Back Club Chairs / Bergeres, Ruhlman Style

H 33 in W 20 in D 23 in
Mid-Century Modern "Barrel" Chair Designed & Documented by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
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Mid-Century Modern "Barrel" Chair Designed & Documented by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
Mid-Century Modern "Barrel" Chair Designed & Documented by Vladimir Kagan, 1947

Mid-Century Modern "Barrel" Chair Designed & Documented by Vladimir Kagan, 1947

H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
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Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947

H 30.5 in W 28 in D 30.5 in
Sculptural Pair of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
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Sculptural Pair of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Sculptural Pair of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'

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H 40 in W 29 in D 25 in
Low Barrel Chair with Tufted Back circa 1940
Located in New York, NY
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Low Barrel Chair with Tufted Back circa 1940
Low Barrel Chair with Tufted Back circa 1940

Low Barrel Chair with Tufted Back circa 1940

H 23 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
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Located in New York, NY
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Upholstered Barrel Side Chair
Upholstered Barrel Side Chair

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H 29.5 in W 27 in D 22 in
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Located in Hudson, NY
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1940's Channel back tub chairs upholstered in Deep Pink fabric with nail head detail.
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1940's English Channel Back Barrel Chairs with Nail Head Detail
1940's English Channel Back Barrel Chairs with Nail Head Detail

1940's English Channel Back Barrel Chairs with Nail Head Detail

H 30 in W 35 in D 37 in
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Located in Culver City, CA
Pair of leather barrel chairs with wood legs.
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Pair of Leather Barrel Chairs

Pair of Leather Barrel Chairs

H 33 in Dm 23 in
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Located in New York, NY
Cranberry suede barrel-back club chair with French natural finish nailheads in the manner of Edward
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Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Barrel-Back Club Chair
Barrel-Back Club Chair

Barrel-Back Club Chair

H 26.5 in W 27.25 in D 30.5 in

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1940 Barrel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1940 barrel chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A 1940 barrel chair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a 1940 barrel chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1940 barrel chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Art Deco and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made 1940 barrel chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Dunbar, Edward Wormley and Milo Baughman are consistently popular.

How Much is a 1940 Barrel Chair?

Prices for a 1940 barrel chair start at $1,695 and top out at $36,000 with the average selling for $7,125.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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Questions About 1940 Barrel Chair
  • What are barrel chairs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

    Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.

  • What is a barrel chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • Who invented the barrel chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.
  • What era are barrel chairs from?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
  • How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.

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