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Pair of Midcentury Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a beautiful, large pair of barrel back swivel chairs with walnut trim and plinth swivel bases. This pair has beautiful lines that can be appreciated from almost any angle.
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Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
H 30.5 in. W 33.5 in. D 31 in.
Pair of Barrel Back Club Chairs
Located in New London, CT
Newly recovered in a textured chenille, these matched (opposing arms) club chairs are a nice change from the random barrel back chair.
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chenille
H 31.5 in. W 32 in. D 33.5 in.
Pair of Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman style tufted back 360 degree swivel barrel chairs on wood bases. Upholstered in green twill, great style and these are super comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 24 in. W 31 in. D 31 in.
Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Hickory Chair 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
H 29 in. W 26 in. D 31 in.
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of barrel back lounge chairs.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 25.5 in. W 30.75 in. D 28 in.
Pair of Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Navy blue wool upholstery midcentury Danish modern pair of barrel chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 29 in. W 19 in. D 22 in.
Pair of Contemporary Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This matching pair of contemporary modern chairs features scalloped seat backs and swivel bases. Stylish fabric upholstery and comfortable padding make these barrel back chairs a won...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
H 28 in. W 30 in. D 32 in.
Vintage Pair of Spindle Back Barrel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with grape colored upholstery. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 31.5 in. W 24.75 in. D 25 in.
Pair of Biedermeier Barrel-Back Tub Chairs
Located in Lake Success, NY
Pair of Biedermeier barrel-back tub chairs with ornate upholstery. These are a 1960s version of 19th century chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Bergere Chairs
H 30.50 in. W 25.75 in. D 24.75 in.
Pair of Large Barrel Back Wing Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-20th century pair of large barrel back wing chairs. Tufted back.
Category
20th Century Wingback Chairs
Materials
Linen
H 45 in. W 33 in. D 21 in.
Pair of Midcentury Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage modern barrel back chairs, features clean tufted upholstery and walnut base with beautiful wood grain.
(Please confirm item location NY or NJ with dealer).
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 29 in. W 29 in. D 25 in.
Pair of Art Deco Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
A beautiful set. from the 1930s with Upholstered Interior and separate cushion wood surrounds the back with the 1930s circular detail probable origin is France.
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31 in. W 28 in. D 27 in.
Pair of Midcentury Barrel Back Slipper Chairs
By Harvey Probber, Dunbar Furniture, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
These chairs are unique and beautiful. A rare styled slipper chair with a curved back. They are wide and low with a beautiful profile. Similar in style to some by Harvey Probber.
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Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 26 in. W 33 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Dunbar Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back lounge chairs by Dunbar.
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 27 in. W 27 in. D 25 in.
Pair of French Cream Painted Barrel Back Club Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of French neoclassical/Directoire style cream distress painted barrel back club chairs. Item features solid carved wood frames, shapely barrel backs, tapered legs, rolled arms, ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.5 in. W 26 in. D 28 in.
Pair of Postmodern Angular Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of sculptural Postmodern lounge chairs. Angular barrel back form in newly reupholstered sapphire cotton velvet.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cotton
H 28 in. W 30 in. D 29 in.
Pair of Modernist Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Ferndale, MI
Pair of modernist barrel back club lounge chairs in the style of Gilbert Rohde.
Nicely scaled and very comfortable.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 26 in. W 27 in. D 30 in.
Pair of Chrome Bases Barrel Back Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern dark chocolate brown upholstery barrel back chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Crisp circular organic lines. Super comfortable seat and back support.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26 in. W 28 in. D 30 in.
Pair of Chrome U Form Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Bernhardt
Located in Chicago, IL
A nice vintage pair of club lounge chairs. Original fabric.
Will confirm dims.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 25.5 in. W 28 in. D 28 in.
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant pair of 19th century Gustavian barrel back armchairs with detailed lions' head carvings on arms, saber legs, scraped to original patina with European Burlap. Carving on the c...
Category
Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric, Paint
H 32.25 in. W 24 in. D 21.5 in.
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These vintage Italian Art Deco style chairs make a dramatic statement with their fluted hardwood backs and colorful upholstery. Matching settee available. Please confirm item locatio...
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
H 27.5 in. W 28 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs in the style of Thayer Coggin. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 24.5 in. W 30 in. D 30 in.
Pair of 1940s Tomlinson Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in St. Louis, MO
Looking for a Project ? Here are a pair of stylish 1940s tufted wingback or barrel back club / lounge chairs. All original, solid quality American made chairs, in need of reupholstry...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in. W 30.5 in. D 36 in.
Pair of Midcentury Faux-Leather and Chrome Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This impressive set of Mid-Century Modern barrel chairs feature a lovely white faux-leather upholstery supported by a sturdy chrome frame. These unique chairs are a perfect addition ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in. W 33 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Vintage Swivel Barrel Back Chairs, New Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Midcentury swivel barrel back chairs have been newly upholstered in a black and white zebra print fabric. Loose seat cushion.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 29.5 in. W 28 in. D 30 in.
Large Pair of Midcentury Tufted Back Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Nice pair of midcentury rocking swivel barrel chairs.
Chairs sold as found and are in need up reupholstery. All mechanism are solid and work smoothly.
Professional reupholstery...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 26.5 in. W 36 in. D 36 in.
Classic Pair of American Midcentury Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with incurved wedge-shaped tufted back above a generous seat all raised on turned wooden legs with brass sabots.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 26 in. W 28.5 in. D 28 in.
Pair of Vintage Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of Mid-Century club chairs feature swivel bases and comfortable barrel back seats. Stylish design and quality craftsmanship make for a beautiful seating addition to ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 26 in. W 30 in. D 32 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature two overstuffed removable cushions and plush upholstery. A unique draping fabric along the base and curved arm rests add to...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 28 in. W 28.5 in. D 28 in.
Paul Laszlo Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chair Barrel Back a Pair
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Paul Laszlo upholstered barrel back lounge chairs. Item features fully upholstered barrel backs, heavy solid wood construction, short tapered legs, and clean modernist line...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 36 in. W 24 in. D 30 in.
Rolling Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
A pair of Mid-Century Modern Classic barrel back chairs designed in the 1940s, with wing like arms that attach to the barrel back. These chair will most certainly need to be re-uphol...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31 in. W 30 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of lounge chairs feature the ability to swivel and have a wraparound barrel backrest. Sleek design with subtle animal print designs on the vinyl covering and wide...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
H 29 in. W 29 in. D 27 in.
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hingham, MA
Pair of barrel back tub chairs on chromed steel cantilevered base with rolled channel tufted back and loose cushion in a golden brown soft vinyl. Produced by HTB.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 28 in. W 32 in. D 33 in.
Pair of Oversized Barrel Back Italian Lounge Chairs with Splayed Arms
By Milo Baughman
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Beautifully restored pair of oversized barrel back lounge chairs with splayed arms. Check out those lines.
Chairs have been restored with all new foam and a handsome pale grey and...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 33 in. W 45 in. D 32 in.
Stunning Pair of Barrel Back Mahogany Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Stunning pair of Milo Baughman (attributed) barrel back occasional chairs. Mahogany frames have diamond reed detail. Newly upholstered off-white cushions; tapered legs. No markings. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 25 in. W 24 in. D 22 in.
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. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.75 in. W 31.5 in. D 28 in.
Pair of Barrel Back Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very nice sun pattern fabric lounge chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
H 27 in. W 28 in. D 30 in.
Midcentury Pair of Barrel Back Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of very unusual swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960s. Completely restored, newly upholstered in a stunning yellow fabric and resting on high ebonized ba...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 25.75 in. W 30.5 in. D 32 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs -Directional
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional
What a find. Offered is a pair of club chairs on rollers by Kipp Stewart. They are unsigned. These two chair...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 25 in. W 27.5 in. D 27 in.
Pair of Midcentury Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Hartford, CT
This pair of newly upholstered barrel back midcentury swivel chairs have a luxurious fabric
that is sure to set your home apart. The colors are best described as a subtle burnt oran...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
H 27 in. W 32 in. D 32 in.
Milo Baughman Style Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Midcentury
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These exceptional chairs have had a total ground up restoration, with ebonized legs and beautiful upholstery. Measures: Seat height is 15".
Milo Baughman worked in that extraordinar...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 26 in. W 33 in. D 31 in.
Pair Newly Lacquered in Black Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Stunning, newly lacquered in black, barrel back chairs with new feather cushions. Lacquer color is flat black, circa 1970s with seat height of 18".
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Lacquer, Feathers
H 24 in. W 29 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Classic Barrel-Back Club Chairs in Ikat Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Clean lined pair of Classic club chairs in the manner of Jens Risom. Aquamarine and lavender Ikat patterned silk blend upholstery. Walnut wood legs with sculptural front apron and ra...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 28 in. W 23 in. D 29 in.
Pair of Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back chrome flat bar lounge chairs. These chairs are in vintage condition with their original light brown velvet fabric in usable condition. The thick chrome ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25.5 in. W 30.5 in. D 31 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish pair of barrel back swivel lounge chairs make a comfortable vintage modern addition to any seating area. A thick padded cushion, decorative blue vintage fabric, and shell sty...
Category
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 28 in. W 32 in. D 32 in.
Pair of Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of barrel back chrome flat bar lounge chairs. These chairs are in vintage condition with their original brown tweed fabric which shows wear to the top edge-re-upholstery ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in. W 31 in. D 27 in.
Pair of Metropolitan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Metropolitan wide seat barrel back lounge chairs designed by Jules Heumann. These will need to be re-upholstered but that's what you designers are looking for anyway...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26.5 in. W 38 in. D 30 in.
Impressive Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature wide and thick padded seating for maximum comfort. Stylish design with upholstered arm rests and angled walnut back legs. ...
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 27.5 in. W 28.75 in. D 32 in.
Fabulous Pair of Chrome Barrel Back Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Flair
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of chrome cantilevered barrel back chairs. This pair is super clean and have shiny mirrored finish chrome and original upholstery in nice vintage condition. The seat is...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 26 in. W 31 in. D 26 in.
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs on Casters
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club chairs
Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern style chairs. These chairs have round backs. We're unsure of their exact age, bu...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 28 in. W 30 in. D 28 in.
Sculptural Pair of 1940s Barrel Back Wing Chairs In Ivory Moire'
Located in Chicago, IL
An elegant and unusual pair of wing chairs with curvaceous lines. The original upholstery is skirted, but the brass inlaid mahogany legs are quite nice in their own right. Wonderful ...
Category
Vintage 1940s American Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 40 in. W 29 in. D 25 in.
Pair of Black Leather and Gold Steel Rounded Barrel Back Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, midcentury style gold and black curved barrel back chairs. They have the coveted Milo Baughman styled lines and golden steel frame that envelopes the back. Great condition. ...
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 30 in. W 27 in. D 24 in.
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Green Ruched Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern pair of Milo Baughman style swivel club chairs. Each lounge chair features a unique tucked and ruched pleated barrel backs with the uppers raised on swiveling hidd...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 26.5 in. W 30 in. D 32 in.
Unusual Pair Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chair Metropolitan Furniture
By Metropolitan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Milo Baughman style barrel back swivel chairs by Metropolitan Furniture co. We have never seen another pair of these so they truly are rare and special. We love the l...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 25 in. W 35 in. D 32 in.
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Craftmaster Swivel Chairs with Barrel Back
Located in West Hartford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs by US maker Emerald Craft/Craftmaster. These barrel back beauties swivel
and come with eight way hand tied construction.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
H 34 in. W 33 in. D 31 in.
Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley for Dunbar barrel back arm chairs in mahogany and blue/gray wool upholstery. Great understated design that reveals unique qualities, would make great desk chairs as we...
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 30 in. W 22.5 in. D 24 in.
Pair of Midcentury Danish Modern Harvey Probber Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wilmington, DE
Offered is a pair of vintage midcentury lounge chairs on caster wheels bases by Harvey Probber. This set needs to be reupholstered, shows significant wear. Needs new cushions as well...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in. W 28.5 in. D 28 in.
French Art Deco Pair of Barrel Back Tub Rosewood Side Chairs
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in National City, CA
For your consideration:
an Exquisite Pair of French ART DECO Rosewood Barrel Side Chairs, styled after Gilbert Rohde.
Dimensions: 35" H x 24" D x 20 1/2" W, Seat 19 1/2" Art Dec...
Category
Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
H 35 in. W 20.5 in. D 24 in.
Gorgeous Pair of Metropolitan Wide Seat Chrome Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Jules Heumann for Metropolitan wide seat chrome barrel back lounge chairs. The original fabric is dated and shows some wear to arms-reupholstery is recommended. The ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in. W 35 in. D 37 in.
Gorgeous Pair of Metropolitan Wide Seat Chrome Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Jules Heumann for Metropolitan wide seat chrome barrel back lounge chairs. These chairs are labelled Metropolitan. The original fabric is dated and shows some wear t...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 25 in. W 37 in. D 36 in.
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Barrel Back Chair Pair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic barrel back chair pair available at 1stDibs. A barrel back chair pair — often made from fabric, upholstery and wood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barrel back chair pair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A barrel back chair pair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. Milo Baughman, Metropolitan Furniture and Dunbar each produced at least one beautiful barrel back chair pair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Barrel Back Chair Pair?
Prices for a barrel back chair pair start at $595 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,920.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality lounge furniture cannot be overstated. Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other seating — 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 styles in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other furnishings — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring 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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
