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Mid-Century Modern Ruby Red High Back Barrel Chair Fairfield Chair Co., c. 1960s
By Fairfield Chair Company
Located in Deland, FL
. The chair sits on an artisan sculpted walnut frame wrapping around the back, ensuring attention from
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Finn Andersen, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, connect long, bowed architectural spanners and blade-arms that culminate the unique barrel shape
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

1960s Chinoiserie Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2
By Michael Taylor
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare, barrel tub chairs set you could
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Two '2' Low Profile Barrel Chairs After Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! This set of arm chairs, after Edward Wormley for Dunbar, is as stylish as they
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's
By Tom Dixon, Edward Wormley, Nanna Ditzel, Paul McCobb
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of barrel-back lounge chairs stamped "1968" after Nanna Ditzel
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1960s MCM Green Vinyl Barrel Club Slipper Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

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
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Barrel Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody, c. 1960s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Deland, FL
An iconic design by Lawrence Peabody. The chair is found in pink vinyl with contrasting black well
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

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
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

Set of Two '2' Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
This set of two circa 1960 barrel chairs is subtle yet delightfully sophisticated. The body of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman lounge chairs in leather
By Milo Baughman, Horace Thayer Co. 1
Located in South Charleston, WV
Price for the pair. 26" tall, 27" wide and 29" deep 16.5" seat height. Circa 1960's low profile
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome-Polished Steel Wrapped Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Roanoke, VA
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Stunning pair of barrel chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Louis XVI Style, Barrel Back Occasional Chair, Cream Painted Wood, Cane, 1960s
Located in Manhasset, NY
Louis XVI Style, Barrel Back Occasional Chair, Cream Painted Wood, Cane, 1960s Cream Painted Wood
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Vintage 1960s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

3 Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
3 Spectacular 1960's Barrel Chairs mounted on metal bases with balancing springs. Black chair is
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American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

3 Barrel Chairs
3 Barrel Chairs
H 43.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
Elegant Faceted 1960s Barrel Chairs, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of barrel chairs from the 1960s feature an elegant faceted shape enhanced by skillfully
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Elegant Faceted 1960s Barrel Chairs, Pair
Located in Pasadena, CA
This pair of barrel chairs from the 1960s feature an elegant faceted shape enhanced by skillfully
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Elegant Faceted 1960s Barrel Chairs, Pair
Elegant Faceted 1960s Barrel Chairs, Pair
H 24.25 in W 30.25 in D 30.5 in
Pair of 1960s Barrel Club Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
These chic 1960s barrel chairs feature tufted back cushions and richly hued tweed upholstery. The
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Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Pair of 1960s Barrel Club Chairs
Pair of 1960s Barrel Club Chairs
H 16 in W 31 in D 33 in
Pair of Exquisite Mid Century Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1960's barrel chairs with brass accents, splayed back legs and complete wooden
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Walnut Barrel Chairs, 1960s
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of very comfortable walnut tub shaped chairs with sculpted legs and spoke design can be used
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Walnut Barrel Chairs, 1960s
Walnut Barrel Chairs, 1960s
H 29.13 in W 26.75 in D 27 in
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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs

1960's Mid-Century Modern Knoll Style Barrel Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Florence Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Pair of vintage Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They were manufactured in the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair 1960s Barrel Back Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1960s Tufted Chairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Pair of 1960s Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A pair of Mid Century barrel-back lounge chairs circa 1960 with brand-new, beige/cream-colored
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of 1960s Barrel Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1960s Barrel Lounge Chairs
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 29 in
1960s Red Leather Danish Tufted Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in New York, NY
Made in the 1960s, these Danish barrel armchairs have beautifully aged leather upholstery in a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Mid-20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Maple

1960s Mid-Century Modern Barrel Chairs, a Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
Beautiful sculpted form to these armchairs. Crisp textured fabric and comfortable barrel back shape.  
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Barrel Form Swivel Lounge Chairs ca. 1960s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair of mid-century modern barrel form lounge chairs on hidden swivel bases, ca. 1960s. Original
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of American Barrel Chairs, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of American Barrel chairs. Newly upholstered, 1960s.
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Mid-20th Century American American Classical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Barrel Chairs - A Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Ava, MO
Step into the pinnacle of modern comfort with these Adrian Pearsall Barrel Back Lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Milo Baughman Barrel Tub Swivel Chairs in Orange, circa 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of vintage 1960s classic orange Milo Baughman style swivel chairs. Gorgeous orange crushed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Chic Tufted Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Directional, 1960s
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
Pair of chic swivelling tufted barrel back lounge chairs by Directional Furniture, American, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

1960s Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Cantilever Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer an organic, sculptural pair of Italian, barrel chairs, circa the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Walnut Tufted Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs 1960s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of tufted swivel rocking lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dated
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Midcentury Whiskey Barrel Swivel Barrel Chairs by Brothers of Kentucky, a Pair
By Brothers Furniture Corp.
Located in Topeka, KS
chairs were made circa 1960s and 1970s by Brothers of Kentucky out of actual whiskey barrels cut apart
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Edward Wormley Barrel Back Swivel Chairs for Dunbar in White Boucle, 1960s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
Edward Wormley designed barrel back swivel chairs for Dunbar freshly reupholstered in a new
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

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. Newly reupholstered in
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

1960s Vladimir Kagan Swivel Barrel Chair on Swivel and Rocking Brass Pedestal
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique swivel and rocking chair on a brass pedestal base designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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
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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

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
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Vintage 1960s Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Pair of Sloping Armchairs by Lawrence Peabody
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice pair of 1960s Barrel chairs with sloping arms raised up on Walnut bases. Probably re
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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

Materials

Cane

Pair of French Rattan Barrel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of French rattan and iron barrel form chairs, 1960s Measures: Chair 1: 32 1/2" height x 26
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of French Rattan Barrel Chairs
Pair of French Rattan Barrel Chairs
H 32.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of 1960s Barrel Back Tub Chairs in White and Gold Weave
By Ward Bennett, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Wonderful pair of 1960s barrel back tub chairs newly upholstered in a creamy white woven fabric
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Pair of Exposed Walnut Framework Barrel Lounge Chairs, circa 1960s
By Kodawood
Located in Westport, CT
A pair of stunning sculptural chairs by Kodawood, circa 1960s, now fully restored. These chairs are
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Woven Rattan Wicker Barrel Chairs with Vintage Mohair Seat Cushions
Located in Chicago, IL
Woven Rattan Wicker Barrel chairs, 1960's-1970's. No prior visible repairs and very comfortable
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Vintage 1970s Serbian Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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.
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
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Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1960’s U-Shaped Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fully restored vintage swivel barrel chair in excellent condition. This piece has a tall fabric
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Vintage 1960s Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1960’s U-Shaped Barrel Chair
1960’s U-Shaped Barrel Chair
H 27 in W 32 in D 32 in
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
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1960s Green Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Casters
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel back lounge chair on casters, circa 1960s. The simply detailed walnut frame supports well
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vinatge Lucite Barrel Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
1960's American lucite barrel back chair, attributed to Vladimir Kagan. As
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20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Vinatge Lucite Barrel Back Chair
Vinatge Lucite Barrel Back Chair
H 27 in W 26.5 in D 25 in
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1960s Barrel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of 1960s barrel chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct 1960s barrel chairs — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are all kinds of 1960s barrel chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. 1960s barrel chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — are very popular at 1stDibs. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Selig each produced beautiful 1960s barrel chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are 1960s Barrel Chairs?

1960s barrel chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $24,800.

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 1960s Barrel Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Yes, there were watches in the 1960s. The first recorded wristwatch dates back to 1868, when Patek Philippe, a watchmaker founded in Geneva in 1839 by Polish expats Antoni Patek and Franciszek Czapek, designed a timepiece for Countess Koscowicz of Hungary. Shop a collection of vintage watches from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A caftan from the 1960s or any other era refers to a long ankle-length variation on a robe or a tunic. Caftans, which are sometimes referred to as kaftans, feature full sleeves and usually have a deep, open neck. While these garments can be made from any fabric, most caftans are made of wool, silk or cotton. Find a selection of caftans from top fashion boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Fashion in the 1960s progressed toward a more casual look for men and for women during the decade. For women, the skirt suits of the 1950s prevailed during the early ‘60s and eventually miniskirts came along. Late-1960s fashion included ponchos, peace signs, chain belts, puffed “bubble” sleeves, frayed bell-bottom jeans for men and women, tie-dyed shirts, work shirts, sandals, headbands and moccasins.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    The dresses they wore in the 1960s varied depending on the time of day and the occasion. For everyday wear, many women opted for simply tailored frocks called shift dresses. They often featured bold geometric prints in eye-catching colors. In the evening, women tended to opt for gowns with plunging necklines, fitted waists and flowing full skirts. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of vintage dresses from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
    What men wore in the 1960s varied over the course of the decade. At the start of the ’60s, when the Mod style was all the rage, men often sported boxy Italian-style suits with tight-fitting trousers for work and dressier occasions and polo shirts and turtlenecks paired with fitted trousers for casual dress. As the decade progressed, the Peacock Revolution occurred, with menswear becoming flashier with bright colors and bold prints. Fedoras and trilby hats were common in the early ’60s, but by the start of the 1970s, hats for men were much less common, marking a major departure from the style conventions of the 1930s, ’40s and ’50s. Explore an assortment of 1960s men's apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a dress is from the 1960s or 1970s, first look for a label. You may be able to determine the approximate date of the dress simply by researching the designer using reputable online sources. Also, check the zippers. Dresses from the 1960s will usually have metal or nylon zippers. Ones from the 1970s are more likely to be plastic. You'll find a large selection of vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
    Who the most famous fashion designer of the 1960s was is open to debate. Many designers helped define the looks of the decade, each influencing style in their own way. Among these notable designers were Mary Quant, André Courrèges, Pierre Cardin, Yves Saint Laurent, Bonnie Cashin, Hubert de Givenchy, Emilio Pucci, Paco Rabanne and Ossie Clark. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of vintage apparel and accessories from the 1960s.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 27, 2024
    What the dress style was called in the 1960s varied, as there were several types of dresses that were fashionable during the decade. At the start of the 1960s, many women wore swing dresses featuring fitted bodices and full skirts. Collared, button-up belted dresses called shirtwaist dresses were also popular, as were loose-fitting, flowy shift dresses. By the late 1960s, new styles emerged, such as flared, flowing tent dresses, sleeveless jumpers usually styled over sweaters and blouses and drop-waist dresses, which had their waist seams at the hips rather than the natural waist. Find a variety of 1960s dresses and other vintage dresses on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Go-go boots were fashionable in the late 1960s through the 1970s. A calf-length to knee-length boot became synonymous with 1960s and 1970s fashion and is still highly coveted today by fashion enthusiasts. Shop a wide range of vintage go-go boots on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 27, 2025
    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.