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1940 Barrel Chair

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

1940’s Danish Lounge Chair

$3,200

H 27 in W 31 in D 28 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

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

By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Viggo Boesen

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

Wool, Mohair, Beech

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

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 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

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

toile cane chair. The ultra rare chair exudes an air of history and refinement. Outstanding design is

Category

Vintage 1940s French French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, 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

$4,650 / set

H 32 in W 30 in D 30 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

Vladimir Kagan Pair of 'Barrel' Lounge Chairs in Multicolored Abstract Fabric
Vladimir Kagan Pair of 'Barrel' Lounge Chairs in Multicolored Abstract Fabric

Vladimir Kagan Pair of 'Barrel' Lounge Chairs in Multicolored Abstract Fabric

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The Barrel Chair, first introduced by Vladimir Kagan in 1947, is a study in sensuous volume and

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs
Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs

Danish 1940s Pair of Barrel Style Curved Lounge or Club Chairs

By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Incredibly comfortable, exuberant, and superbly made pair of Danish lounge chairs perfectly

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Chunky Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair in Stained Pine & Red Tweed
Chunky Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair in Stained Pine & Red Tweed

Chunky Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair in Stained Pine & Red Tweed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Classic barrel back tub chair probably made in the 1940's or 1950's. It features a solid pine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

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

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

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

Swiveling 1940's Barrel Back Chairs

Unavailable

H 26 in W 30 in D 32 in

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

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

Set of Antique Barrel Back Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 21 in D 20 in

Set of Antique Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Bridgehampton, NY

Green leather upholstered oak frame chairs. Sold as a set of 6.

Category

Vintage 1940s English Bergere Chairs

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

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

Gustavian Style Barrel Chair
Gustavian Style Barrel Chair

Gustavian Style Barrel Chair

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H 34 in W 24 in D 18 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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Barrel Back Regency Chair
Barrel Back Regency Chair

Barrel Back Regency Chair

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H 31.75 in W 22.25 in D 20 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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Regency 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

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

Red Leather Barrel Chair
Red Leather Barrel Chair

Red Leather Barrel Chair

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H 29 in W 25 in D 23 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

Round Barrel Chairs
Round Barrel Chairs

Round Barrel Chairs

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H 26.5 in Dm 20 in

Round Barrel Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These petite barrel chairs feature a curved walnut veneer back and updated upholstery. ONLY ONE

Category

Vintage 1940s Hungarian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4

Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4

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H 29 in W 24 in D 21 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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Adam Style Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Barrel Chairs
Pair of Barrel Chairs

Pair of Barrel Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 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, 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

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

Barrel Back Club Chair
Barrel Back Club Chair

Barrel Back Club Chair

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H 36 in Dm 30.5 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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Pair of Semi Barrel 1940s Chairs

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H 27 in W 28 in D 28.5 in

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

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

Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947

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H 27.5 in W 32 in D 33 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

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

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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

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

Pair of 1940s Barrel Chairs

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H 28 in Dm 24 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 Barrel Chairs by Ole Wanscher
Pair of Barrel Chairs by Ole Wanscher

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

Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair
Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair

Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair

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H 44 in W 19.5 in D 21 in

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

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

Pair of Chrome and leather barrel chairs

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H 27.75 in W 24 in D 20 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 Leather Barrel Back Chairs.
Pair of Leather Barrel Back Chairs.

Pair of Leather Barrel Back Chairs.

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H 36 in W 30 in D 30 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

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

Barrel Chairs in the Style of Billy Haines

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H 28.25 in W 31 in D 30 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Upholstery, Mahogany

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1940's Swivel Barrel Chairs

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H 28 in W 22.5 in D 25 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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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'

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Pair Of Neoclassical Barrel Back Bergeres

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H 35 in W 27.5 in D 28.5 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 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

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

Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish
Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish

Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish

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H 30.5 in W 24 in D 19.5 in

Barrel Back Arm Chair Swedish

Located in Stamford, CT

Burled back Swedish paint decorated and gilt arm chair. fine gilt gold. Each hand rest depicting a

Category

Vintage 1940s Armchairs

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

Pair of barrel back club chairs c1940

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H 33.47 in W 35.83 in D 33.86 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

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

By Poul Jeppesen, H. Brockmann-Petersen

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

Pair French Empire Style Barrel Back Bergeres, c. 1930-1940
Pair French Empire Style Barrel Back Bergeres, c. 1930-1940

Pair French Empire Style Barrel Back Bergeres, c. 1930-1940

Located in Pasadena, CA

medallion motifs. Barrel back chairs of this form are uncommon, highly desirable and a true find. The chairs

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann

Located in Stamford, CT

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

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

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural and iconic low back "Barrel" chair was designed and executed by Vladimir Kagan, in

Category

Vintage 1940s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

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$3,582

H 30.32 in W 55.91 in D 32.88 in

Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish 1940's curved sofa for Boman Oy

By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY

Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi

Introducing the Carl-Johan Boman Finnish 1940's curved sofa, a classic piece of Scandinavian modern design from the prestigious Boman Oy. This vintage sofa bears the signature qualit...

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Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Birch

Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Sheepskin

Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Sheepskin

$12,700

H 34.65 in W 31.89 in D 33.86 in

Illum Wikkelsø 'Ox' Lounge Chair in Sheepskin

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Illum Wikkelsø, 'Ox' lounge chair, sheepskin, wood, Denmark, 1960s An exquisitely designed easy chair upholstered in sheepskin by esteemed Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø, this 'Ox C...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo' by Pani Jurek, 60-90 Brown
Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo' by Pani Jurek, 60-90 Brown

Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo' by Pani Jurek, 60-90 Brown

$1,564 / item

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 1.58 in

Contemporary Ceramic Mirror 'Elo' by Pani Jurek, 60-90 Brown

By Pani Jurek

Located in Paris, IDF

ELO Mirror Signed by Pani Jurek Dimensions: H90 x60 x 4 cm Hand glazed ceramic Color shown on main image: Brown _________________________________ Pani Jurek is a Polish design stu...

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21st Century and Contemporary Polish Organic Modern Wall Mirrors

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Ceramic, Mirror

Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion
Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion

Custom Made to Order Belgian Linen Slip Cover Club Chair with Down Cushion

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This White Linen Slip-Covered Lounge Chair fits as the perfect accent to any room. It's the perfect chair to have adjacent to a sofa, and can make every pillow look delightful in the...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

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Cotton, Linen, Wood, Down

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA
Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

Glossy Cream Ceramic Chandelier in Antique Brass 5-Arm 42.5" DIA

By Lostine

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Five antique brass patina arms curve up from a ceramic cluster dish to five tall stoneware ceramic shades in a glossy glaze with a subtle off-white hue. With a fixed black walnut orb...

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2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

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Brass

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Shell Dining Chair, Linen Schwarzwald Dedar, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

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2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Bouclé, Velvet, Beech, Linen

Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s
Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s

Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of vintage Danish modern shell lounge chairs. Their iconic curved, fluted backrests and armrests evoke the elegant form of a shell, while the dark wooden legs provid...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Art Deco Italian Side Table in Burl Wood
Art Deco Italian Side Table in Burl Wood

Art Deco Italian Side Table in Burl Wood

$3,850

H 22.29 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in

Art Deco Italian Side Table in Burl Wood

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Art Deco side table, walnut burl, elm burl, Italy, 1940s This stunning Art Deco side table is an exquisite example of Italian craftsmanship from the 1940s. Its design features a cap...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Side Tables

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Burl

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair
Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage French Country Louis XV Style Carved Walnut Low Bergere Lounge Chair. Circa Mid 20th Century. Measurements: 28.5" H x 28.5" W x 26" D x 18" Seat height x 22.5" Arm height.

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Louis XV Armchairs

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Walnut

Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs
Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs

Pair of Newly Upholstered 100% 'Teddy' Mohair Velvet Ponti Style Lounge Chairs

By (After) Gio Ponti

Located in bergen op zoom, NL

A very nice pair of 1950's Italian Lounge Chairs in the style of Gio Ponti with brass detailed feet Sourced in Italy and fully restored in The Netherlands in our in-house Upholstery...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Danish Lounge Chair with Mahogany Accents on Armrests, 1940-50s
Danish Lounge Chair with Mahogany Accents on Armrests, 1940-50s

Danish Lounge Chair with Mahogany Accents on Armrests, 1940-50s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Superb Danish lounge chair with carved armrests accents in mahogany probably from the late 1940's or early 1950's. With spring cushions and beautiful armrests with great color. We ju...

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Vintage 1930s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Mahogany

Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.
Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.

Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s.

Located in Asaa, DK

Danish Art Deco Lounge Chair in Golden Yellow Velvet, 1940s. Beautiful, cozy and comfortable wingback lounge chair upholstered in golden yellow velour with embossed floral motifs. F...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Muted Green Fabric
Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Muted Green Fabric

Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Muted Green Fabric

$6,950 / set

H 31.11 in W 26.38 in D 30.71 in

Art Deco Pair of Lounge Chairs in Oak and Muted Green Fabric

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, oak, fabric, metal, Europe, 1940s This pair of European Art Deco armchairs embodies the bold elegance and refined craftsmanship of the period. Their sculptura...

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Vintage 1940s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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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.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About 1940 Barrel Chair
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.