$399Sale Price|20% Off
1960's Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage barrel-back Mid-Century Modern club chair for sale. Very solidly built, and very comfortable. It's a tufted chair, and needs to be reupholstered. It has a solid wood base wit...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
A classic design with a contoured high back, upholstered in the original raspberry knit upholstery. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensur...
Wood
Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's
By Paul McCobb, Tom Dixon, Nanna Ditzel, Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of barrel-back lounge chairs stamped "1968" after Nanna Ditzel. Featuring solid black walnut frames with stunning old-growth woodgrains and the original...
Fabric, Wood
1960s French Toile Barrel Back Wood Castors Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...
Brass
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
Another chapter of mid-century modern opens with this beautiful barrel back cane chair from Hickory Chair Company. Newly reupholstered in contemporary MCM dot patterned fabric in a b...
Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Barrel Back Club Chairs - Set of 2
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Bring timeless comfort and classic sophistication into your home with this pair of vintage circa 1960s tufted barrel back club chairs. Featuring their original textured light green u...
Upholstery
1960s MCM Green Vinyl Barrel Club Slipper Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1960s with this exquisite barrel chairs set.
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Rare Rattan Lattice Sculptural Tub Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of Mid Century tub barrel chairs by JD Originals. The rattan finished frames are upholstered in beige with button-tufted details on the backs and arm panels. Beneath the chair...
Upholstery, Rattan
Pair 1960s Barrel Back Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1960s Tufted Chairs
A Chic Pair of Italian 1960's Brown-Lacquer Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A chic pair of Italian 1960's brown-lacquer barrel-back chairs; the gracefully sloping incurved back ending in splayed arms; above a generous u-shaped padded seat all raised on taper...
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H 27 in W 29.75 in D 28 in
1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Finn Andersen, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This stunning, plush fabric looks like strata along a rock cliff. The alternating geological colors in the veining are the perfect harmony of abstract modernism and natural beauty. ...
Beech, Upholstery
1960s Hollywood Regency Barrel Spider Back Lounge Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
1960s Hollywood Regency lounge chair with barrel back in spider design with solid natural fruit wood.
Upholstery, Foam, Maple
Set of Four Midcentury Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Pasadena, CA
Chic set of four barrel back chairs with newly ebonized wood, cane and newly reupholstered in modern graphic fabric, circa 1960s.
Cane, Wood
Pair of Chic Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Directional, 1960s
By Directional
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of chic swivelling tufted barrel back lounge chairs by Directional Furniture, American, 1960s.
Midcentury Pair of Barrel Back Henredon Chairs in Charcoal Velvet
By Henredon
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of 1960s barrel back Henredon chairs with button backs.
Textile, Wood
Edward Wormley Barrel Back Swivel Chairs for Dunbar in White Boucle, 1960s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley designed barrel back swivel chairs for Dunbar freshly reupholstered in a new eggshell colored boucle textile by Perennials Fabrics. The springs have been re-tied and t...
Bouclé, Walnut
Stylish Pair of Hollywood Regency 1960s Painted Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of Hollywood Regency 1960s painted barrel-back chairs with caned back; each generously-proportioned chair with in-curved caned back with baluster-form supports above a...
Pair Mid Century Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chairs
Located in Troy, MI
Pair of circa 1960s dark walnut barrel back arm chairs. Curvy silhouette with sleek spindle back and sides, tapered legs.
Walnut, Upholstery
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H 29.5 in W 23 in L 29.5 in
1960s Chet Beardsley for California Living Designs Set of Six Chairs on Casters
By Chet Beardsley
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Quintessential California Fun Lifestyle with CHET BEARDSLEY Set of Six Curved Barrel Back Chairs 1960s Golden Tan Fabric on Rich Walnut Wood.
Fabric, Walnut
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H 33.25 in W 22.5 in D 22 in
Louis XVI Style, Barrel Back Occasional Chair, Cream Painted Wood, Cane, 1960s
Located in Stamford, CT
Louis XVI Style, Barrel Back Occasional Chair, Cream Painted Wood, Cane, 1960s Cream Painted Wood, Cane; USA, 1960s Height: 33.25 inches, Width: 22.5 inches, Depth: 22 inches, Seat...
Cane, Wood
Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
Pair of Milo Baughman barrel back lounge chairs, 1960s. Chairs sit on a sculptural walnut stretcher base.
Upholstery, Walnut
Harvey Probber Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chair 1960s
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Extraordinarily well designed 1960's cane back lounge chair by Harvey Probber. Constructed of solid mahogany and restored with new handwoven raw cane. The frame has been refinished t...
Cane
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H 31 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Pair of American 1960s Edward Wormley Style Brown Lacquered Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with incurved padded back joining padded arms; raised on curved upright supports above a tight seat; all raised on splayed legs.
Wood
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H 29.25 in W 25.25 in D 25.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Barrel-Back Chair by Dunbar American Made Quality Furniture
Located in Highwood, IL
Mid-Century Modern Barrel-Back Chair by Dunbar one of America's finest furniture producers circa 1960's.
Upholstery
Pair of 1960's Sculptural Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By James Mont, Dorothy Draper
Located in Fulton, CA
Superior quality Mid-Century Modern barrel back lounge chairs on brass castors. Unknown designer, in the manner of Dorothy Draper or James Mont. Recent, but not new upholstery in exc...
Fabric
Pair of American 1960's "Poof" Barrel Chairs.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of American 1960’s ‘poof’ barrel chairs with tufted backs, rolled arm/back detail and swivel base.
Upholstery
Pair of 1960s Walnut Cased Barrel Back Chairs
By Kodawood
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of 1960's walnut cased barrel back chairs by Kodawood with new upholstery.
Walnut, Fabric
Vinatge Lucite Barrel Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
1960's American lucite barrel back chair, attributed to Vladimir Kagan.
Lucite, Fabric
1960s Green Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Casters
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel back lounge chair on casters, circa 1960s.
Wood, Fabric
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H 28 in W 32 in D 32 in
1960's Italian Gio Ponti Barrel Back Club Chair in Navy and Copper Swirl Velvet
By Gio Ponti
Located in New York, NY
1960's Italian Gio Ponti barrel back club chair on tapered wooden legs in navy blue and copper swirl velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Jens Risom Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs in Naugahyde, 1960s
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Very sleek pair of lounge chairs by Jens Risom, late 1960s or early 1970s with a low tufted back and frame in black Naugahyde. Contrasting white faux fur seating (not original) and h...
Metal
Pair of 1960s Barrel Club Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These chic 1960s barrel chairs feature tufted back cushions and richly hued tweed upholstery.
Wood, Upholstery
A Large Pair of 1960s Nickel Plated Barrel Backed Armchairs USA
Located in London, GB
A Large Pair of 1960s Nickel Plated Barrel Backed Armchairs USA
Sold|$6,500
H 36 in W 36 in D 25 in
1970s Groovy Colorful Mid Century Jack Larsen Barrel Tufted Chairs, Set of 2
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an ultra-rare opportunity to acquire what is, unequivocally, the best of the best, it bei...
Upholstery, Wood
Classic Empire Center Table, Oatmeal
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Classic Empire style grey cerused oak oatmeal stained center table with a carved ogee edge, raised on an octagonal pedestal base. Dimensions: 42" W x 42" D x 30" H. Clearance: 27"
Wood
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
$2,497 / item
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Mustard Mohair Velvet Round Ottoman with Oak Feet, Modern UK Design
Located in London, England
Dagmar Design - Round Ottoman Custom-made ottoman developed & produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. These examples are upholstered in a mustar...
Oak, Mohair, Velvet
$2,725 / item
H 27.56 in Dm 25.6 in
Classic Chandelier, 5 Arms Green Murano Glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme
By Multiforme
Located in Trebaseleghe, IT
Classic chandelier, 5 arms green Murano glass Simplicissimus by Multiforme This collection in Murano glass is characterized by superb simplicity. It is the result of a research which...
Blown Glass
$1,495
H 29.5 in Dm 35.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Walnut & Laminate Dining Table by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Versatile extension table which opens both ways but we have no extensions/ leafs. Walnut base with a faux wood laminate top. Top has some wear from normal use. Base and apron were re...
Laminate, Walnut
$2,841Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34.65 in W 28.75 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Paolo Buffa Mid-Century Modern Italian Armchairs, 1950s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Beautiful pair of armchairs with curved armrests, made by Paolo Buffa in 1950. The structure in curved and padded wood, the upholstery was redone more than twenty years ago but is in...
Fabric, Beech
Needlepoint Upholstered Slipper Chair
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Of typical form, raised on legs ending in casters.
Wood, Fabric
$788Sale Price / item|47% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razoblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and honey coloured lambskin. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. M...
Oak
Custom Brunschwig & Fils Upholstered Tufted Slipper Chair
By Brunschwig & Fils
Located in Bridgeport, CT
An impeccably upholstered diminutive Slipper Chair on four legs and apron to conceal with trim bands to the base. The upholstered chair with rolled and tufted seat back. Dimensions:...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Antique Carved Mahogany Upholstered Fireside Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Black Lacquer Marble Top Goatskin Drawers & Double Doors Liquor Silver Cabinet
Mahogany
$1,995
H 25 in W 30.5 in D 28 in
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern style swivel chairs. These chairs have round backs and metal bases. We're...
Upholstery
$1,990 / item
H 39 in W 33.5 in D 36 in
Alma Linen Slip Covered Club Chair with White Oak Legs and Caster Wheels
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair - a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Made with heavy-weight linen and slipcovered in a soothing oatmeal hue, this chair exudes a natura...
Brass
Pair of Louis XV Style Fauteuil Chairs
Located in Woodbury, CT
Upholstered in needlepoint, this delightful pair of fauteuil chairs in carved walnut reminds us of a time not so long ago when we took a moment to sit beside someone and have an actu...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Raleigh, NC
Low profile and extremely comfortable pair of Jens Risom style lounge chairs. Soft velvet upholstery with contrasting black wood frame.
Upholstery, Hardwood
Pair of 1960s Decorative Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s decorative upholstered swivel lounge chairs. The chairs have down-filled cushioned seats.
Upholstery
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