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
$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
$4,200 / set
1960s Mid Century Barrel Swivel Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century barrel swivel chairs were designed and manufactured in the united states circa 1960s.
Fabric
$6,850 / set
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 hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. The beautiful set is stateme...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern swivel lounge chairs inspired by the iconic designs of Milo Baughman and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s.
Metal
Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's
By Edward Wormley, Nanna Ditzel, Tom Dixon, Paul McCobb
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 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. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of history and refinement.
Faux Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs After Milo Baughman, 1960s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century modern walnut swivel lounge chairs manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Walnut
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
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
1960s Mid Century Swivel Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman- Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
1960s Mid-Century Swivel Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman These stunning Mid-Century swivel barrel chairs, expertly styled after the iconic designs of Milo Baughman, bring b...
Fabric
Red Vinyl Barrel Accent Chair with Tapered Wood Legs Mid-Century Modern 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This vintage accent chair features a curved barrel silhouette with an enveloping backrest.
Synthetic
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 cord and back buttons. If the upholstery isn't to your taste or if you have a diffe...
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 in beige with button-tufted details on the backs and arm panels. Beneath the chair...
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 chair rests on striking wooden tapered legs. The chairs have been newly upholstered...
Upholstery
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
$2,940Sale Price / set|40% Off
Milo Baughman lounge chairs in leather
By Horace Thayer Co. 1, Milo Baughman
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 barrel chairs reupholstered using White Quartz real leather, a soft, supple and very d...
Walnut, Leather
Lounge Tub Barrel Chair in Walnut & Vinyl After Finn Andersen, USA, c. 1960s
By Finn Andersen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a nearly pristine, vintage tub chair designed in the manner of the iconic tub chair designed by Finn Andersen for Selig. Original orbit casters on all legs offer practica...
Walnut
3 Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
3 Spectacular 1960's Barrel Chairs mounted on metal bases with balancing springs.
Metal
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 frame newly refinished in deep espresso with new upholstery.
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 with or without back cushion. The back of the chair is 28" high without the cushion.
Upholstery, Walnut
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...
Sold
H 25.5 in W 29.5 in D 32.5 in
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, and are really well made.
Fabric, Walnut
Pair 1960s Barrel Back Tufted Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair 1960s Tufted Chairs
Sold
H 27 in W 29.75 in D 28 in
1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Finn Andersen
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
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 upholstery and chocolate-brown, leather button detailing. Splayed legs retain their ori...
Upholstery
Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Chair, 1960s, Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Raleigh, NC
Milo Baughman barrel swivel chair produced by Thayer Coggin in the 1960s, featuring the rounded back and curved arms that define the barrel chair silhouette.
Mohair, Walnut
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
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.
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.
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 modern graphic fabric, circa 1960s.
Cane, Wood
Sold
H 24.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
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 are comfortable. The original upholstery shows signs of wear making this set an id...
Fabric
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 pomegranate red.
Leather, Wood
Pair of American Barrel Chairs, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of American Barrel chairs. Newly upholstered, 1960s.
Leather, Fabric
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 velvet fabric. All original. Chairs are in very good vintage condition. These chairs ...
Velvet
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.
Sold
H 31.5 in W 28.25 in D 28 in
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. This stunning set showcases a cantilever chrome tubular steel base and an exquisi...
Chrome
Sold
H 27 in W 30 in D 29 in
Pair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Walnut Tufted Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs 1960s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Troy, MI
A pair of tufted swivel rocking lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Dated 1967 Barrel design in original tufted vinyl on round walnut plinth bases Original lab...
Naugahyde, Walnut
Sold
H 31.5 in W 20.5 in D 25 in
Midcentury Whiskey Barrel Swivel Barrel Chairs by Brothers of Kentucky, a Pair
By Brothers Furniture Corp.
Located in Topeka, KS
See photos, circa 1960s-1970s. Whoa! These barrel chairs are literally made from a barrel!!
Steel
Sold
H 29.5 in W 43 in D 22 in
Pair of Vintage 1960s Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A beautiful pair of 1960s barrel swivel chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates.
Fabric
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
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
Sold
H 30 in W 29.5 in D 32 in
1960s Vladimir Kagan Swivel Barrel Chair on Swivel and Rocking Brass Pedestal
By Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc., Vladimir Kagan
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A unique swivel and rocking chair on a brass pedestal base designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Kagan-Dreyfuss Inc. This is the model 100a chair originally designed in 1947 but...
Brass
Sold
H 29.5 in W 23 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
Sold
H 24 in W 27 in D 29 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome-Polished Steel Wrapped Swivel Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Roanoke, VA
Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Stunning pair of barrel chairs with mirror finish chrome backs and bases.
Steel, Chrome
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...
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.
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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.
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