$1,200 / item
Set of 4 Design Institute America Barrel Back Chairs
By Design Institute America
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome set of four D.I.A. chairs feature a barrel back, an external frame finished in "midnight chrome" that supports the upholstered body, and casters at the base for ease of...
Steel
French 16th Century early Baroque Oak Barrel-Back Seat
Located in Troy, NY
Tall, unusual and conceptual chair of half-round paneled form, The seat can be lifted on hinges forming a misericord supported by a fluted console. A a rare and form of free-standi...
Oak
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 angles-looks as good from the back as they do from the front. They are in fantasti...
Upholstery
$4,953Sale Price / set|40% Off
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
Leather, Hardwood
Set of 4 Maple Barrel Back Cane and Upholstered Seat Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
This is a set of 4 barrel back chairs with cane backs and upholstered seats. The chairs are made of Maple.
Upholstery, Maple
Dramatic High-Back Barrel Accent Chair with Maple Gloss Base
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. A dramatically tall back rises above a compact barrel seat on this made-to-order accent chair — a s...
Linen
Chinese Carved Hardwood Horseshoe Ming Style Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chinese Carved Hardwood Horseshoe Ming Style Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chair. Item features a solid wood frame, nicely carved details, great style and form. Circa Late 20th Century. Mea...
Wood
Vintage Postmodern Maple Wood Spindle Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Postmodern Maple Wood Spindle Barrel Back Lounge Arm Chairs - a Pair. Circa L...
Maple
Pair of Red Upholstery Barrel Scallop Shape Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber, Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of striking looking red upholstery lounge chairs by Kroehler.
Upholstery, Birch
Mid-Century English Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Chair with Upholstered Seat
By McGuire
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Take a set in this beautiful antique barrel-back bamboo chair. This chair features an upholstered seat, and woven geometric barrel back. Each of the four legs is affixed to a stretch...
Fabric, Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Louisville, KY
This little show stopper is right out of the original Mad Men of the 1950's and 60's! Newly reupholstered, this barrel-back caned arm chair, boasts a beautiful form in it's design an...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut
$8,256Sale Price / set|40% Off
Rare circa 1860 Huge Victorian Brown Leather Barrel Back Suite Sofa Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning sofa and armchair suite of very rare oversized Victorian barrel back armchair and sofa in fully restored hand dyed brown leather T...
Leather
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather barrel back arm chairs with contrasting black hard wood legs. Upholstered club chairs in button-tufted cognac leather, rolled arms and nailhead trim along sides. ...
Leather, Wood
MCM High Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co. Newly Reupholstered
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Chicago, IL
MCM High Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co. Newly Reupholstered Mid-century modern high back barrel lounge chair by Fairfield Chair Company, newly reupholstered in nat...
Cowhide, Wool, Wood
Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT!
By Mastercraft
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT! New upholstery, wrap around barrel back stile back.
Brass
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Paul McCobb Solid Birch Round Back Barrel Shape Arm Chairs
Birch
Pair of New Alcantera Upholstery Barrel Back Tub Baughman Lounge Chairs SHARP!
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of New Alcantera Upholstery Barrel back tub baughman lounge chairs SHARP!.
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Pair of Vintage c1970s Swivel Bases Barrel Back Lounge Club Arm Chairs MINT
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Vintage c1970s Swivel Bases Barrel Back Lounge Club Arm Chairs MINT
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!
Upholstery
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
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 cushions and a cruciform stretcher detail.
Leather, Walnut
Pair of New Gold Linen Upholstery Barrel Back Wrap Around Lounge Arm Chairs MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of New Solid Gold Tone Linen Upholstery Barrel Back Wrap Around Lounge Arm Fireside Lounge Chairs MINT!
Linen, Walnut
Bielecky Brothers Style Rattan Dining Table and Chairs Set
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A forest green Bielecky style rattan dining set comprising a round glass top dining table and five barrel back armchairs. Crafted with woven cane panels and a painted dark green fini...
Fabric, Rattan, Glass
$3,612Sale Price|30% Off
Fully Restored Vintage Chesterfield Porters Wingback Armchair Brown Leather
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Porters barrel back armchair in whisky brown leather This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going ...
Leather
Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 5 Mid-Century two-strand rattan barrel back armchairs/dining chairs with skeleton arms and flannel padded seats. 1950, United States We only purchase and sell the best and ...
Rattan
PAiR OF FRENCH ART DECO LEON JALLOT ART NOUVEAU WALNUT ARMCHAIRS PART OF A SUITE
By Maurice and Léon Jallot, Léon Jallot
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely pair of hand made in Paris France, Leon Jallot, Art Nouveau brown leather barrel back tub armcha...
Leather, Walnut
$6,400Sale Price / set|36% Off
Pair of Velvet Regency Barrel Back Circle Armchairs
Located in Naples, FL
Pair of plum velvet upholstered barrel backed Hollywood Regency circle armchairs.
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Cream Leather Natuzzi Barrel Back Swivel Armchairs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
Elegant mid century modern Italian Natuzzi pair of cream leather barrel back swivel club chairs.
Leather
$5,485Sale Price / set|28% Off
Set of Six Multi-Colored Wicker Armchairs, Vintage Ficks Reed Design, Rattan
By John Wisner, Ficks Reed
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Vintage American Wicker & Rattan Barrel-Back Armchairs, MCM Coastal A beautifully crafted set of six vintage wicker and rattan armchairs, showcasing classic American mi...
Wicker, Rattan, Paint
Solid Birch Barrel Back Bent Wood Spindle Back Armchair Desk Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern solid birch dining desk armchair attributed to Paul McCobb. Nice complement to George Nakashima decor.
Birch
Pair of Large Oversize Lounge Fan Back Barrel Armchairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs. Good condition upholstery with a few light sigs of wear.
Upholstery
Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club Armchairs, Pair
Located in Germantown, MD
Exquisite Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club chairs with great patina. Very fine satinwood flower inlays on back sleighs and frame. Measures 2...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood
ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather captain's or directors armchair Please note the de...
Leather, Hardwood
Restored Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chair Armchair W/ Skeleton Arms - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of restored Paul Frankl-inspired rattan barrel-backed dining armchairs with skeleton arms and leather wrappings.
Rattan
Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century
Located in Leimen, DE
Pair of French Empire Barrel Armchairs, 19th century. This beautiful pair of French Empire barrel armchairs dates back to the 19th century and combines elegance with exceptional cra...
Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames.
Chrome
Set of Four McGuire Rattan Laced Rawhide Barrel Armchairs
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Iconic set of four McGuire barrel back design rattan dining armchairs made in the California coastal organic modern style.
Leather, Rattan
Antique Italian Regency Distress Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Arm Chair, Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Italian Regency Style Distress Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Armchairs - a Pair. Item features solid carved walnut frames, distressed finish, shapely barrel backs.
Walnut
Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Chairs Set 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Scrolling Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Armchairs - Set of 4. Item features (4) armchairs, scrolling frames, barrel backs, stretcher base, wrought i...
Wrought Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Mahogany Bergere Armchairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of French Art Deco period mahogany barrel back bergeres or armchairs features lemonwood and sycamore inlay.
Upholstery, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore
Rare Complete Cognac Leather Chesterfield Lounge Suite, Three-Piece Set
Located in TOURCOING, FR
The matching club armchairs echo the same craftsmanship with comfortable barrel backs, generous proportions, and beautifully aged leather.
Leather
Set of Six A. Rudin No. 807 Walnut Bouclé Gondola Dining Chairs
By A. Rudin
Located in Rio Vista, CA
The tailored chairs have a gondola form and are constructed out of walnut frames shaped into softly curved barrel backs. The graceful armchairs have low integrated arms with a subtle...
Bouclé, Faux Leather, Walnut
Vintage Chinoiserie Tortoise Bamboo Arm Chair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous barrel-back bamboo armchair. This piece reminds us of a Brighton Pavillion chair.
Bamboo
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency Ficks Reed Rattan Dining Set With Brass Casters
By Ficks Reed
Located in Omaha, NE
A refined mid-century rattan dining set attributed to Ficks Reed, featuring four barrel-back dining armchairs and a round rattan dining table topped with glass.
Brass
Art Deco Gilt Carved Wood Barrel-back Bergère Armchair, France, circa 1925
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful barrel-backed armchair in gilt-wood and upholstery from the commencement of the Art Deco period.
Upholstery, Giltwood
Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.
Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.
In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.
Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.
When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.
If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.
If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.
Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.
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