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1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crisply tailored club/lounge chairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1950's. The chairs feature
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
1950’s French Brutalist Leather Strapping Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
I spoke with the original owners and they said they bought them in France in the late 1950’s
Category
Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody, 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, all
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture
By Henry Glass, J.G. Furniture Company
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1950s barrel back swivel chair designed by Henry P. Glass for J.G. Furniture. This chair features a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Channel tufted barrel swivel Chairs by Henry Glass for JG furniture
By J.G. Furniture Company, Henry P. Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1950s barrel back swivel chairs designed by Henry P. Glass for JG Furniture. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 30 in D 28.5 in
Floral Red Barrel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, USA 1950's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall swivel/Tilt upholstered barrel chairs on a walnut circular plinth.
Sold as is.Need
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Russell Woodard Black Barrel Spring Rocker Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Russell Woodard
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Black cantilevered Barrel Sled Rocker Armchairs by Russell Woodard. Featuring a solid Black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wire
Ficks Reed Far Horizons 1950s Rattan Barrel Chair and Tile Side Table Set
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan barrel chair with matching side table. This set dates from the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
H 26.25 in W 24 in D 28.25 in
Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair (2) of continuous arm swivel chairs in laminated walnut having tan button tufted leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Barrel Wicker Lounge Chairs by Sonett, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Barrel wicker lounge chairs by Sonett, Austria, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair 1950's Neoclassical Style Ball Form Barrel Back Club Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable Pair of Vintage Neoclassical Style Barrel Back Armchairs from the 1950's. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Gio Ponti
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, circa 1950s. Elegant form in style of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sculptural Walnut Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1950s, In the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Westport, CT
A Highly sought-after set of low-wide profile lounge chairs manufactured by Fairfield Chair Company
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Twill, Walnut
1950s Gondola Shaped/ Barrel Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Fabulous 1950s Gondola Shaped Chair.New upholstery in a mustard toned chenille.Nail head trim,brass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs in Wool, Sweden 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
A beautiful pair of Scandinavian-Modern barrel-back swivel chairs featuring walnut trim and plinth
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Upholstered Barrel Occasional Chairs with Wood Bases, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
bodies and slender wooden bases. Like most barrel chairs, this pair has an armless design that brings a
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 27.76 in W 27.96 in D 25.79 in
Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Vladimir Kagan early rare high back barrel lounge chair and matching ottoman with angled splayed
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple, Wood
H 38 in W 32 in D 40 in
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Carved Wood Barrel Chairs Tufted Velvet Seats, 1950s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a beautiful pair of curved wood barrel lounge chairs, with a carved
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 26 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair of Fifties Barrel Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A great pair of newly upholstered wool plaid 1950's barrel club chairs. The fabric is a grey/black
Category
Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wool, Walnut
A Pair of 1950s Barrel Shaped Chairs.
Located in Bellport, NY
A Pair of 1950s arm chairs covered in a tiger print cloth with ebonized wood trim.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
A Stylish Pair of American 1950's Pickled-Oak Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair American mid-century pickled-oak barrel-back chairs; each with sloping incurved
Category
Vintage 1950s American Armchairs
Pair of Swiveling Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950's. These
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Set of Scandinavian Modern Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs, newly upholstered in distressed grey linen velvet by Holly Hunt
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Walnut
Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Teak Armrests
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and beautiful barrel or tub style lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1950's. Unique design
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of 1950s Tufted Barrel Chairs in Forest Green Leather, Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the rich green leather and the time honored design make these gorgeous barrel-back chairs a great
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hand Carved Dark Brown Ethiopian Barrel Back Wood Side Chair, Africa, 1950s
Located in New York, NY
legs.
This is a very attractive and unique accent chair.
1950s Ethiopian hand carved wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge / Club / Barrel Chairs, Boucle, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern danish lounge / club chairs, boucle, Denmark, 1950s
Low profile pair of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Ebony
H 30 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in
Set of 6 Vintage Red Leather Barrel Back Side Chairs, Danish, 1950s
Located in Round Top, TX
Fabulous both visually and to sit in, this wonderful set of 6 barrel back side chairs is a great
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Woven Rattan Wicker Barrel Chairs, 1950s
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
cushions.
A confortable barrel shape with a boho vibe.
These vintage chairs are handmade with a solid and
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Sculptural Barrel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, 1950s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Westport, CT
Rare pair of low and wide profile lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1950s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Pair of Italian Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Champagne Mohair, 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of low profile barrel back lounge chairs, newly upholstered in champagne mohair. Sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Elegant Pair of Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of upholstered club chairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, American, 1950s. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Barrel Chairs with Wood Frames and Woven Backs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of 1950's Barrel Chairs Wood Frames and Woven Backs .
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Danish Barrel Back Chair with Splayed Legs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Barrel Chair from Denmark
This Yellow Chair is in excellent, like new condition
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Pair of 1950's Vintage Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Well made lounge chairs with a loose seat cushion and fully upholstered body, featuring sloped arms
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of American Modern 1950s Barrel-Back Lunge Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Exceptional and chic pair of lounge chairs with a low barrel-back profile over tampered walnut legs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Barrel-Shaped 1950s Lounge Chairs with Solid Walnut Band around Frames
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel shaped 1950′s lounge chairs with curved, solid walnut band around the top of each
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
H 15.5 in W 28.25 in D 27 in
Pair of Drexel High Back Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Very stylish and rare 1950s restored walnut high back barrel chairs by Drexel reupholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in New York, NY
Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s.
These barrel-back swivel chairs wear their original fabric while
Category
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mid Century Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel shaped 1950′s lounge chairs with curved, solid walnut band around the top of each
Category
20th Century American Armchairs
Materials
Walnut, Upholstery
Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s.
These barrel-back swivel chairs have been recently reupholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Fabric
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1950s Barrel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the 1950s barrel chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every 1950s barrel chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the 1950s barrel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A 1950s barrel chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one 1950s barrel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Lawrence Peabody produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a 1950s Barrel Chair?
The average selling price for a 1950s barrel chair at 1stDibs is $4,088, while they’re typically $20 on the low end and $25,000 for the highest priced.
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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.
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Questions About 1950s Barrel Chair
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster 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.
- What is 1950s furniture called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 20241950s furniture is called vintage furniture. Some pieces produced during this period may be considered mid-century modern based on their characteristics. Mid-century modern design refers to the variety of modernism that rose to prominence in the 1940s and ’50s. It displays many of the characteristics of the earlier versions of modernism, including simple forms and a focus on functionality. Other traits common in mid-century modern furniture include unadorned silhouettes, clean lines and mixed materials, emphasizing wood, wool, steel and plastic. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of 1950s furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. While the gem has always been a mainstay in jewelry, there was a boom in demand for pearl pieces in the 1950s. The style at the time was black-and-white-chic, and pearls were an excellent accompaniment to pieces like the classic little black dress. Shop a collection of expertly vetted pearl jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024The best-known 1950s furniture style is called mid-century modern. Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three phrases that describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style emerged primarily in the years following World War II through creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Mid-century modern designers combined natural and human-made materials, such as teak, rosewood and oak woods as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. Some well-known mid-century modern designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025Frank Stella is the artist who became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. These works featured bands of black paint separated by thin, precise stripes of bare canvas. At a time when contemporary painting was all about wild gestures, thick paint and formal abandon, the “Black Paintings” created a sensation. Explore a range of Frank Stella art on 1stDibs.
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