What is a barrel chair?

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.

What are barrel chairs?

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

What era are barrel chairs from?

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.

Who invented the barrel chair?

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.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

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.

What is 1950s furniture called?

1950s 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.

Were pearls popular in the 1950s?

Yes. 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.

What watches were popular in 1950s?

Some 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.

What was the clothing style in the 1950s?

The 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.

What diamond cuts were popular in the 1950s?

In 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.

How much was a Chanel bag in the 1950s?

In 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.

What were the popular diamond cuts in the 1950s?

There 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.

What is the 1950s furniture style called?

The 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.

Which artist became famous for his series of black paintings in the late 1950s and early 1960s?

Frank 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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H 28 in W 24 in D 22 in

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Located in Charleston, SC

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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Club Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Early Barrel Lounge Chair, 1950s

$8,450

H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in

Vladimir Kagan Early Barrel Lounge Chair, 1950s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Coronado, CA

An early "Barrel Lounge Chair" designed by Vladimir Kagan in 1947, with this example dating to the

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Stained Oak Armrests

$6,400 / set

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 25 in

Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Stained Oak Armrests

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Rare and beautiful barrel or tub style lounge chairs made in Denmark in the 1940's. Unique design

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak, Oak

MCM Low Profile Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, C. 1950s

$7,800 / set

H 23 in W 37 in D 33 in

MCM Low Profile Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, C. 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

A stunning pair of low-profile barrel back lounge chairs in the style of Adrian Pearsall, circa

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody, 1950s

$7,800 / set

H 28 in W 31 in D 26 in

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

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1950s Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Castors-Reupholstered in Teddy Bear Fabric

$2,985

H 26.5 in W 31 in D 30 in

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By Murphy Miller Inc.

Located in Medina, OH

This 1950s mid-century modern barrel back chair on castors reupholstered in teddy bear fabric

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Fabric, Upholstery, Foam, Wood

1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

$24,950 / set

H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in

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Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

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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

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1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture

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H 26 in W 30 in D 28.5 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

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Floral Red Barrel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, USA 1950's

$7,500

H 32 in W 28 in D 30 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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Pair of Russell Woodard Black Barrel Spring Rocker Lounge Chairs, 1950s

$2,250 / set

H 28 in W 26 in D 27 in

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

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Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

$11,000 / set

H 27.5 in W 23 in D 18 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

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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H 70 in W 50 in D 70 in

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.

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Italian Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s

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H 28 in W 30 in L 28 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Pair 1950's Neoclassical Style Ball Form Barrel Back Club Chairs

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H 30 in W 26 in D 27.5 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery

Sculptural Walnut Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1950s, In the Style of Milo Baughman

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H 27 in W 29 in D 30 in

Sculptural Walnut Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1950s, In the Style of Milo Baughman

By Fairfield Chair Company, Milo Baughman

Located in Westport, CT

A Highly sought-after set of low-wide profile lounge chairs manufactured by Fairfield Chair Company

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Twill, Walnut

1950s Gondola Shaped/ Barrel Chair

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H 26 in W 32 in D 22 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs in Wool, Sweden 1950s

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H 30.5 in W 33.5 in L 30.5 in

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

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Upholstered Barrel Occasional Chairs with Wood Bases, Europe ca 1950s

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H 27.76 in W 27.96 in D 25.79 in

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

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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Vladimir Kagan Early Rare High Back Barrel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, USA, 1950s

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H 38 in W 32 in D 40 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

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Mid-Century Modern Pair of Carved Wood Barrel Chairs Tufted Velvet Seats, 1950s

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H 26 in W 28 in D 24 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

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Velvet

Pair of Fifties Barrel Club Chairs

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H 30.5 in Dm 29.5 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

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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

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Pair of Channel tufted barrel swivel Chairs by Henry Glass for JG furniture

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H 26 in W 30 in D 28.5 in

Pair of Channel tufted barrel swivel Chairs by Henry Glass for JG furniture

By Henry P. Glass, J.G. Furniture Company

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A pair of 1950s barrel back swivel chairs designed by Henry P. Glass for JG Furniture. These chairs

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

A Pair of 1950s Barrel Shaped Chairs.

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H 34 in W 25 in D 27 in

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.

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A Stylish Pair of American 1950's Pickled-Oak Barrel-Back Chairs

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H 29 in W 24.25 in D 23 in

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

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Pair of Swiveling Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 32 in W 24 in D 25 in

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

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Set of Scandinavian Modern Barrel Lounge Chairs, 1950s

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H 28 in W 28 in D 28 in

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

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Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s. These barrel-back swivel chairs wear their original fabric while

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Ficks Reed Far Horizons 1950s Rattan Barrel Chair and Tile Side Table Set

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H 26.25 in W 24 in D 28.25 in

Ficks Reed Far Horizons 1950s Rattan Barrel Chair and Tile Side Table Set

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Ficks Reed Far Horizons rattan barrel chair with matching side table. This set dates from the 1950s

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Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

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H 28 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Long Island City, NY

Dunbar: Fine Furniture of the 1950s. These barrel-back swivel chairs have been recently reupholstered

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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

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1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

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H 30 in W 28.5 in D 29 in

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Pair of Rare Danish 1950's Barrel Style Chairs with Teak Armrests

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H 28 in W 31.5 in D 29 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of 1950s Tufted Barrel Chairs in Forest Green Leather, Restored

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H 25 in W 34 in D 34 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Hand Carved Dark Brown Ethiopian Barrel Back Wood Side Chair, Africa, 1950s

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H 36 in W 19 in D 16 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Ethiopian Side Chairs

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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge / Club / Barrel Chairs, Boucle, 1950s

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H 30 in W 27.5 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge / Club / Barrel Chairs, Boucle, 1950s

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern danish lounge / club chairs, boucle, Denmark, 1950s Low profile pair of

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Ebony

Set of 6 Vintage Red Leather Barrel Back Side Chairs, Danish, 1950s

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H 32.5 in W 23 in D 23 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

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Sculptural Barrel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, 1950s

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H 27 in W 29 in D 30 in

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

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Italian Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Champagne Mohair, 1950s

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H 25 in W 29.5 in D 27 in

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

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Elegant Pair of Armchairs by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings

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H 28.25 in W 28.5 in D 31 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Barrel Chairs with Wood Frames and Woven Backs

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H 29 in W 27.5 in D 29 in

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 .

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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Danish Barrel Back Chair with Splayed Legs

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H 34 in W 27 in D 26 in

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of 1950's Vintage Barrel Back Chairs

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H 28 in W 25 in D 26 in

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

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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

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Pair of American Modern 1950s Barrel-Back Lunge Chairs

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H 26 in W 28 in D 28 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Barrel-Shaped 1950s Lounge Chairs with Solid Walnut Band around Frames

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H 15.5 in W 28.25 in D 27 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Pair of Drexel High Back Barrel Chairs

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H 40 in W 20 in D 20 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

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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Chairs

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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

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Woven Rattan Wicker Barrel Chairs, 1950s

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H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in

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

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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rattan

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Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

$1,250 / item

H 16 in W 11.5 in D 11.5 in

Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue

By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

$2,500 / item

H 29 in Dm 19 in

Organic Modern Small Table Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE SMALL table lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant's Foot– for the prominent shape at its ba...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Wood, Fabric, Linen, Fiberglass

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

$5,900 / item

H 36 in Dm 42.5 in

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...

Category

2010s American Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano

$5,800 / item

H 19 in W 57 in D 18 in

Trio-Leo Bench, Camel Bouclé & Wood Bench by Christian Siriano

By Christian Siriano

Located in New York, NY

Made to order tri-base & bouclé bench designed by Christian Siriano. Fabric: Camel Bouclé (available in custom fabric) Base: Black Lacquered Maple (available in custom finish) ...

Category

2010s American Modern Benches

Materials

Bouclé, Maple

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

$1,800 / item

H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...

Category

2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood, Oak

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

$3,500 / item

H 61 in Dm 23 in

Organic Modern Floor Lamp Natural Wood Handmade Ivory Fluted Shade

By Isabel Moncada

Located in San Antonio, TX

PATA DE ELEFANTE (LARGE) floor lamp was designed for the Atomic collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada. Named Pata de Elefante –Elephant‘s Foot– for the prominent shape at its ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mexican Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Textile, Wood, Linen, Fiberglass

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases

$3,800 / set

H 29 in Dm 19 in

Large Bamboo Pair of Table Lamps with Brass Bases

Located in New York, NY

large bamboo pair of table lamps with brass bases. Beautiful and chic table lamps. Lovely brass bases and bamboo tops held by brass top.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

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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.

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.

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