How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

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.

What are barrel chairs?

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

What is a barrel chair?

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.

Who invented the barrel chair?

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.

What era are barrel chairs from?

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.

What is a Windsor back chair?

A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.

What is the back of a chair called?

The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a splat back chair?

A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.

What is a yoke back chair?

Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.

What is a bow back chair?

A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a channel back chair?

A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.

What is a lyre back chair?

A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.

What is a low back chair?

A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.

What is a balloon back chair?

A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a sling back chair?

A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.

What is a spoon back chair?

A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.

What is a comb back chair?

A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.

What are rounded back chairs called?

Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.

What is a high back office chair?

A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.

When were cane back chairs popular?

While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker

$900

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker

Located in Dayton, OH

. The chair has a barrel back form with turned spindle supports. Features a contoured seat and turned

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Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Oak

20th Century Mahogany and Stripped Velvet Upholstered Barrel Back Club Chair

$1,450

20th Century Mahogany and Stripped Velvet Upholstered Barrel Back Club Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

A late 20th Century Mahogany and Stripped Velvet Upholstered Barrel Back Club Chair. Measures 24.5

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Chrome U Form Barrel Back Club Chair Attributed to Milo Baughman

$2,950

Chrome U Form Barrel Back Club Chair Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Bernhardt, Pace Collection, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A nice vintage pair of club lounge chairs attributed to either Milo Baughman or Bernhardt. Original

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

Materials

Upholstery

Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody style Splayed Leg Barrel Back Lounge Chair

$2,880Sale Price|20% Off

Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody style Splayed Leg Barrel Back Lounge Chair

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Stylish pair of Lawrence Peabody style barrel back lounge chairs. This pair will most certainly

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fantastic Pair Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs

$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Fantastic Pair Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Vintage pair of Hollywood Regency faux bamboo barrel back arm club chairs. These charming chairs

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Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Velvet Regency Barrel Back Circle Armchairs

$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. Chairs are dark

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

New Basket Weave Wool Flax Blend Upholstery Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

$6,400 / set

New Basket Weave Wool Flax Blend Upholstery Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern barrel back lounge chairs newly upholstered in basket weave wool/flax blend

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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Unusual Pair of Barrel Back Spool Bobbin Chairs Mid-Century Modern

$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off

Unusual Pair of Barrel Back Spool Bobbin Chairs Mid-Century Modern

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual pair barrel back spool/ bobbin chairs from the mid-century. The Spool chair with its

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Vintage 1960s American Arts and Crafts Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Paul McCobb Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

$6,500 / set

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Paul McCobb Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By Paul McCobb, Harvey Probber, Paul Laszlo, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of vintage barrel back lounge chairs. Stamped on underside. very well crafted. In the manner

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

Materials

Wood

Lloyd Barrel Back Lounge and Accent Chair by Crump and Kwash

$3,650 / item

Lloyd Barrel Back Lounge and Accent Chair by Crump and Kwash

By Crump and Kwash

Located in Baltimore City, MD

Lloyd lounge chair by Crump and Kwash Solid wood frame / acrylic finish / solid brass rungs

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2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Gorgeous Pair of Metropolitan Wide Seat Chrome Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

$6,500 / set

Gorgeous Pair of Metropolitan Wide Seat Chrome Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous pair of Jules Heumann for Metropolitan wide seat chrome barrel back lounge chairs. The

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style

$6,400 / set

Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman, Brueton

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern high quality leather upholstery chairs on 6 six heavy duty brass finish

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flatbar Barrel-Back Lounge Chair, Mid-Century

$6,000 / set

Milo Baughman Style Chrome Flatbar Barrel-Back Lounge Chair, Mid-Century

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Sensational pair of Milo Baughman style chrome flatbar barrel back lounge chairs. These chair have

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6

$1,200 / set

Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Barrel Back Patio Dining Arm Chairs - Set of 6. Listing

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Mastercraft Brass Barrel Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

$25,000 / set

Vintage Mastercraft Brass Barrel Back Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Mastercraft

Located in North Canton, OH

Extraordinary set of Brass Barrel Back Arm/Dining Chairs from Mastercraft. Arguably the rarest of

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair

$1,095 / set

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item features cane

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Lounge Chairs (A) - Pair

$1,200 / set

Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Lounge Chairs (A) - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Club Lounge Chairs (A) - a Pair. Item features cane

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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair

$1,600

Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Paul Laszlo Mid Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Slipper Lounge Chair. Item

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Tufted Barrel Back Leather Club Chairs by Classic Leather, Inc.

$5,445 / set

Pair of Tufted Barrel Back Leather Club Chairs by Classic Leather, Inc.

Located in Dekalb, IL

c. 1980s; Classic Leather, Inc. - Hickory, NC A pair of barrel back club chairs upholstered in

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Barrel Back Striped Wool Blend Upholstery Lounge Chairs Gibbings Style MINT

$6,000

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!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1960s French Toile Barrel Back Wood Castors Chairs, Set of 2

$2,450

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

MCM Harvey Probber Style Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs Newly Reupholstered - 4

$12,500 / set

MCM Harvey Probber Style Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs Newly Reupholstered - 4

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Harvey Probber Style Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Caster Newly

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

Materials

Mohair

Pair Barrel Round Back Swivel & Rocking-Gliding Tub Lounge Chairs Baughman MINT!

$3,800 / set

Pair Barrel Round Back Swivel & Rocking-Gliding Tub Lounge Chairs Baughman MINT!

By Columbus Hickory Furniture Co., Precedent, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Barrel Round Back Swivel & Rocking-Gliding Tub Lounge Chairs Baughman MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Asian Silk Motive Round Barrel Back Upholstery Lounge Chairs Casters MINT

$3,800 / set

Pair Asian Silk Motive Round Barrel Back Upholstery Lounge Chairs Casters MINT

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Custom Pair Asian Silk Motive Round Barrel Back Upholstery Lounge Chairs Casters MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Alexander & Mary John Richard Oversize Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs - a Pair

$3,000 / set

Alexander & Mary John Richard Oversize Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs - a Pair

By Alexander

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Alexander & Mary John Richard Oversize Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features a

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Post Modern Asymmetrical Velvet Barrel Back Swivel Chairs on Bronze Base - Pair

$1,475 / set

Post Modern Asymmetrical Velvet Barrel Back Swivel Chairs on Bronze Base - Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Post Modern Asymmetrical Barrel Back Swivel Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Grey Velvet on a Bronze

Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bronze

French Art Deco Barrel-back Tripod Bergere

$5,200

French Art Deco Barrel-back Tripod Bergere

Located in San Francisco, CA

of graceful form with sloping barrel-back above a loose cushion; the back fitted with a bentwood

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wonderful Pair Pucci Barrel Back Rolling Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs

$3,500 / set

Wonderful Pair Pucci Barrel Back Rolling Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Outstanding pair of Milo baughman style rolling lounge chairs. The Pucci inspired woven fabric is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by Niedermaier, Pair

$2,500 / set

Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by Niedermaier, Pair

By Niedermaier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mario Bellini Style Custom Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

$16,000 / set

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

By Drexel, Edward Wormley

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Oiled Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Wrap Around Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Marvelous Pair Harvey Probber Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

$5,200Sale Price|20% Off

Marvelous Pair Harvey Probber Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Marvelous pair of Harvey Probber barrel back club chairs on wooden swivel platform bases. We love

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Oatmeal Type Fabric Scallop Barrel Back Lounge

$3,400 / set

Oatmeal Type Fabric Scallop Barrel Back Lounge

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back scallop upholstery swivel lounge chairs Milo Baughman design.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Wicker Works by Peter Rocchia Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$2,800

Wicker Works by Peter Rocchia Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Michael Taylor, Wicker Works

Located in Bensalem, PA

Woven and braided Italian rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker

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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern

$6,800 / item

Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Gorgeous pair of Lawrence Peabody barrel back tub chairs by Selig. Both chairs will need to be

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Chic Pair of White Painted Barrel Back Club Chairs Upholstered in Linen

$4,500Sale Price / set|33% Off

Chic Pair of White Painted Barrel Back Club Chairs Upholstered in Linen

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Chic pair of curved barrel back Hollywood Regency club chairs, newly transformed with white paint

Category

Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Georgian Barrel Back Linen and Burlap Wingchair

$2,826 / item

Georgian Barrel Back Linen and Burlap Wingchair

Located in Westwood, NJ

A Georgian-style barrel back linen and burlap wingchair with deconstructed back and sides. The

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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs

$5,400 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Craft Associates Chrome Barrel Back Club Chairs Offered is a pair of

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Chunky Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair in Stained Pine & Red Tweed

$1,800

Chunky Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair in Stained Pine & Red Tweed

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Classic barrel back tub chair probably made in the 1940's or 1950's. It features a solid pine

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Pine

Mid-Century Selig Blue Tweed Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Chrome Base

$3,200

Mid-Century Selig Blue Tweed Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Chrome Base

By Selig, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous barrel back midcentury Selig chair attributed to Milo Baughman that sits on a suspended

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Barrel Back Tub Swivel Lounge Slipper Chairs Milo Baughman Style

$3,400

Pair of Barrel Back Tub Swivel Lounge Slipper Chairs Milo Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Mid-Century Modern pair of Milo Baughman style barrel back tub lounge slipper chairs.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century

$4,450 / set

Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual pair of Henry Glass style barrel back tub lounge chairs. We love the lower profile barrel

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs

$1,995

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs Offered is a pair of vintage Mid

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

Materials

Upholstery

Sculptural Billy Haines Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair

$3,250 / set

Sculptural Billy Haines Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair

By William Billy Haines

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of sculptural Billy Haines style barrel back lounge chairs. Upholstery is clean but is

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lovely Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thin Frame Barrel Back Lounge Chair Midcentury

$2,250

Lovely Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thin Frame Barrel Back Lounge Chair Midcentury

By Erwin Lambeth, Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely Milo Baughman style chrome thin frame barrel back lounge chair. This chair retains its

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Wonderful Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Barrel Back Chrome Tub Chairs

$2,760Sale Price / set|20% Off

Wonderful Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Barrel Back Chrome Tub Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Milo Baughman style of tufted barrel back tub chairs. The original upholstery

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs on Casters

$1,920 / set

Pair Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs on Casters

Located in West Chester, PA

Vintage upholstered lounge chairs on rolling casters with loose seat and back cushions which are

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair, Hand-Carved Wood, Linen, Sweden, 1810

$4,900

Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair, Hand-Carved Wood, Linen, Sweden, 1810

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish antique armchairs from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century

$1,600Sale Price|20% Off

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair Mid Century

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Wayne, NJ

Mid-Century Modern swiveling 360 and reclining rocker club chair. It has a shiny brown upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair

$1,200 / set

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item

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

Materials

Walnut

As is Milo Baughman style Bernhardt Flair swivel tilt barrel back lounge chair

$650

As is Milo Baughman style Bernhardt Flair swivel tilt barrel back lounge chair

By Bernhardt, Flair, Milo Baughman

Located in Ferndale, MI

Decorator designer special . Swivel and tilt barrel back lounge chair in as is condition

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage John Stuart Mid Century Modern Purple Barrel Back Club Lounge Chair Pair

$1,600 / set

Vintage John Stuart Mid Century Modern Purple Barrel Back Club Lounge Chair Pair

By John Stuart

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage John Stuart Mid Century Modern Purple and Brown/Orange Lattice Floral Print Barrel Back Club

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Newly Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chair With Quilted Barrel Back

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Newly Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chair With Quilted Barrel Back

By Milo Baughman

Located in Charleston, SC

Fabulous upholstered chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin. Newly upholstered in a green

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

$4,200 / set

Pair of Sculptural Mid Century Post Modern Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sculptural pair of swiveling lounge chairs circa 1980's. These very well made chairs feature a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Rounded Barrel Cane Back White Wash Carved Faux Bamboo Lounge Chairs MINT!

$4,400

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

Pair of Hollywood Regency Carved Barrel Back Armchairs

$799Sale Price / set|71% Off

Pair of Hollywood Regency Carved Barrel Back Armchairs

By William Billy Haines

Located in East Freetown, MA

Hollywood Regency pair of carved barrel back side chairs. Chairs have satin covered cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Bespoke Ebonized Barrel Back Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA

$4,900

Bespoke Ebonized Barrel Back Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA

Located in Deland, FL

Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair has recently

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Spectacular Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs, Asian Influenced

$3,500 / set

Spectacular Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs, Asian Influenced

By Michael Taylor

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Spectacular Mid-century modern pair of Asian influenced club chair . The vintage fabric is

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Barrel Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal barrel back chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every barrel back chair was constructed with great care. Find 860 options for an antique or vintage barrel back chair now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barrel back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A barrel back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made barrel back chair over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Selig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Barrel Back Chair?

A barrel back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.

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 Barrel Back Chair

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
1 Answer
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.
What are barrel chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
What is a barrel chair?
1 Answer
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.
Who invented the barrel chair?
1 Answer
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.
What era are barrel chairs from?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Windsor back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
What is the back of a chair called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a splat back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
What is a yoke back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
What is a bow back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a channel back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
What is a lyre back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
What is a low back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
What is a balloon back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a sling back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
What is a spoon back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
What is a comb back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
What are rounded back chairs called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
What is a high back office chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
When were cane back chairs popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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