Baker Barrel Chairs
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
the chairs nice to look at 360 degrees. The chairs feature a comfortable sculpted barrel back design
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Baker Furniture Brown Leather Barrel Club Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Countryside, IL
Baker Furniture Brown Leather Barrel Club Lounge Chairs
Each lounge chair measures: 33 wide x 33
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1990s Baker Furniture Sculptural Carved Wood Lion Barrel Tub Chairs, Set of 2
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A dramatic pair of large scaled barrel tub chairs with carved lion heads and realistic carved legs
Category
1990s English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35 in W 36 in D 33 in
Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice black lacquer horse shoe shape Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
1940s Neoclassical Style Brass Lion Barrel Suede Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1930s with this exquisite dining chairs set
Category
Vintage 1940s European Neoclassical Revival Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Chippendale Brown and Red Faux Bamboo Wood Barrel Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A stunning traditional Chinoiserie Chippendale faux bamboo tub chair in the manner of Baker
Category
20th Century American Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 33 in W 21.5 in D 19 in
Blue & White Mid 20th Century Painted Cane Barrel Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Mid 20th Century caned barrel chairs professionally painted with vintage Cornflower blue
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Handsome Pair French Country Walnut Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A wonderful pair of faux bamboo caned club chairs with a glossy light tortoise finish. The sturdy
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Walnut
Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!
By Baker Furniture Company, Tomlinson
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 34 in W 26 in D 26 in
1940's Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Leather Suede Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency barrel-back arm chair for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a brown
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Suede
Pair Barrel Back Striped Wool Blend Upholstery Lounge Chairs Gibbings Style MINT
By Baker Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair Barrel Back Striped Wool Blend Upholstery Lounge Chairs Gibbings Style MINT!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 29 in W 29 in D 29 in
Asian Inspired Barrel Back White to Beige Lacquer Dining Chairs Mid Century Mint
By Baker Furniture Company, Drexel
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Asian Inspired Barrel back white to beige lacquer dining chairs mid century mint.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Upholstery
H 35 in W 21 in D 19 in
Pair of Blue & White Upholstery Vintage MCM Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Pace Collection, Baker Furniture Company, Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Blue & White Upholstery Vintage MCM Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Midcentury Baker Ebonized & Oak Game Table and Four Barrel-back Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
barrel-back chair with incurved back and downward sloping arms flanking a tight seat; all raised on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Wood
Amazing Pair of Billy Haines Barrel Back Chairs, Regency Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful pair of Billy Haines fruitwood barrel back chairs. This pair is meant to be seen from all
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Asian Modern Black Lacquer Barrel Horse Shoe Back Lounge Chairs Mint!
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Asian modern black lacquer barrel horse shoe back lounge chairs mint!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 35 in W 24 in D 19 in
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Baker Furniture Modern Down-Filled Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional modern down-filled club or lounge chair in vibrant yellow upholstery
By Baker
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Rosewood Art Deco Barrel Back Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of rosewood Art Deco barrel back chairs by Baker. A finely upholstered pair of ebonized and
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Club Chairs
Pair of Baker Leather Barrel Back Office Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous smooth burgundy leather with brass nailhead trim featuring a barrel back form made of
Category
20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Baker Mahogany Silk Upholstered Barrel Back Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant Baker mahogany barrel back armchair upholstered in a gold silk fabric features carved
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
1970s Baker Furniture Leather, Brass & Fruitwood Barrel Back Club Chairs Pair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kennesaw, GA
Timeless appeal! This is a pair of vintage leather barrel back tub chairs with brass nail heads and
Category
Late 20th Century American American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fruitwood
H 33 in W 24 in D 25 in
2 Baker Archetype Maple & Brown Leather Round Tufted Barrel Back Club Tub Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
A gorgeous pair of library or club chairs by Baker Furniture. The Archetype Round Tufted Club
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
H 30 in W 32 in D 36 in
Baker Archetype Round Tufted Club Chair Barrel Back Tub Maple Swivel Seat Modern
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Sink into the comforting baker archetype round tufted club chair that will add style to any
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 37 in
Set of Four French Louis XV Cane Barrel Back Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
A beautiful set of four French Louis XV cane barrel back chairs. Needs upholstery otherwise in
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cane
Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs with Asian Bases by Baker
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel back lounge chairs with ebonized Asian bases by Baker Furniture, The Far East
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Pair of Knapp & Tubbs Barrel Chairs in Original Blue Upholstery
By Baker, Knapp & Tubbs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of barrel-back lounge chairs from Knapp & Tubbs in the original heathered blue, lavender and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Gold Cane Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Hollywood Regency barrel back lounge chairs with gold cane and a gold wood frame.
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane
Set of Two Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs with Chinoiserie Landscape Fabric
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
A set of beautiful Parsons styled barrel back lounge chairs with whimsical chinoiserie landscape
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
H 33 in W 30 in D 30 in
Modern Dark Grey Velvet Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Single modern grey velvet barrel back club chairs. Recently refinished and freshly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Hollywood Regency Napoleon Style Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Chairs in Teak
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of carved teak barrel back chairs. Faux bamboo down to the carved rootball feet with ornate
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Sumptuous Pair of Blue Velvet Barrel Shaped Club Chairs with Ottoman
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxurious blue velvet curvy comfy club chairs having channel backs, removable seat cushions and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of Hollywood Regency Grey and Coral Velvet Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Chair
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of lovely grey and coral pink velvet modern Hollywood Regency barrel back chairs with faux
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair Of Baker Occasional Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of faux-bamboo barrel-back style Baker club chairs in original striped silk upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Striking Black Lacquer Brass and Fur Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By James Mont, Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning barrel back lounge chair in the style of Michael Taylor for Baker or James Mont. Chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Gold Tufted Velvet Upholstery Vintage Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern velvet tufted upholstery lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Newly Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs with Yellow Velvet with Bird Motifs
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Comfortable and stylish barrel back chairs. They have been freshly upholstered with a lime yellow
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 32 in W 30 in D 29 in
Luxe Pair of Modern Tufted Barrel Back Chairs in Ballet Pink Velvet and Walnut
By Baker Furniture Company, T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Houston, TX
Glamorous pair of barrel back lounge chairs. Chairs are upholstered in a luxe, silky pale pink
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 26.75 in W 25.5 in D 29 in
Pair of Vintage Baker Faux Bamboo Cane Occasional Barrel Arm Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage faux bamboo & cane occasional barrel arm chairs by Baker. The details on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Faux Bamboo, Cane, Wood
Baker Furniture Vintage Walnut & Leather Barrel Back Office Library Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
Baker Furniture Barrel back game chairs, circa 1970s. Features a walnut frame with light magenta
Category
Vintage 1970s American Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Blue and Orange Modern Floral Barrel Back Chair
By Harvey Probber, Baker Furniture Company, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful curved back armed lounge chairs. The fabric is decorative with birds and flowers.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Baker Round Club Table with Leather Barrel Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Asheville, NC
This highly lacquered circular burl game table with caramel leather barrel chairs on casters will
Category
20th Century American Other Club Chairs
Set of Six Barrel Back Chairs on Castors by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
A great set of six (6) barrel back chairs on castors by Baker Furniture. Frames are dark stained
Category
Late 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Sophisticated Pair of Barrel Back Bleached Mohair Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Elegant pair of chairs by Baker Furniture Co. Bleached wood frames have beautiful, sculptural lines
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Elegant Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Gold Mohair Chair by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful barrel back chair. Chair is on wheels which can easily be removed. Wood arms curve
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
New Upholstery Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Alessandro for Baker Furniture
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice Mid-Century Modern lounge chair with newly upholstered cushion.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in New York, NY
Voguish and chic style pair if faux bamboo barrel back lounge chairs, having solid wood frames and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood
Stunning Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Silver Grey Velvet
By Baker Furniture Company, Henredon
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of comfortable and elegant barrel back lounge chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a luxe
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Four Caned Barrel Chairs on Casters
By Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture
Located in Southampton, NJ
Exceptional set of four Mid-Century Modern barrel chairs in the manner of Harvey Probber featuring
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of French Light Blue Velvet and Neutral Finish Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Grosfeld House, Baker Furniture Company, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of gorgeous French barrel back lounge chairs freshly upholstered in a light blue velvet, with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Baker Tufted Barrel Back Slipper Salon Lounge Chairs Brass Feet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Baker Tufted Barrel Back Slipper Salon Lounge Chairs Brass Feet. Items feature brass capped
Category
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Benches
Materials
Brass
Black Lacquer Barrel Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century barrel chairs with curvaceous black lacquered mahogany frames, newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Baker Bamboo Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Bamboo Barrel Back Club Chair By Baker
Category
Vintage 1960s American Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Vintage Baker Faux Bamboo Barrel Back in Cane - 4 Available
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Atlanta, GA
Great pair of vintage Baker cane barrel back chairs. Warm color, excellent form. There are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
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Baker Barrel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of baker barrel chairs available for sale. The range of distinct baker barrel chairs — often made from fabric, wood and velvet — can elevate any home. Baker barrel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Baker barrel chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made baker barrel chairs over the years, but those made by Baker Furniture Company, Baker, Knapp & Tubbs and Henredon are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Baker Barrel Chairs?
Prices for baker barrel chairs start at $795 and top out at $11,040 with the average selling for $3,150.
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 Baker Barrel Chairs
- 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.
- What are barrel chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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