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Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's
Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair 1960's

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Hardwood

1990s Post Modern Colorful Upholstered Three Legged Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
1990s Post Modern Colorful Upholstered Three Legged Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

1990s Post Modern Colorful Upholstered Three Legged Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

By Carter Furniture 1

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite barrel chairs in a

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Custom Transitional Barrel Dining Chair with Slipcover and Loose Cushion
Custom Transitional Barrel Dining Chair with Slipcover and Loose Cushion

Custom Transitional Barrel Dining Chair with Slipcover and Loose Cushion

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

This transitional barrel-back dining chair features a fully slipcovered design with a tailored

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Down, Wood, Maple

1970s Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Sculptural Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
1970s Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Sculptural Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

1970s Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Sculptural Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

By Karl Springer

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

These extremely rare and stylish original barrel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

1980s Abstract Barrel Swivel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman - Set of 2
1980s Abstract Barrel Swivel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman - Set of 2

1980s Abstract Barrel Swivel Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman - Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

comfortable sculpted barrel back design on a plinth base. Bold and striking, the pieces can be in any interior

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Wood

Barreled Back Wherry Chair
Barreled Back Wherry Chair

Barreled Back Wherry Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A unique armchair with an enveloping raked barrel back made from the ship-lapped hull of a wherry

Category

Vintage 1910s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture
1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture

1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture

By J.G. Furniture Company, Henry Glass

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

1950s barrel back swivel chair designed by Henry P. Glass for J.G. Furniture. This chair features a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, model 142, in original vinyl

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Back
Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Back

Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Back

Located in Freehold, NJ

This French Provincial style club chair features barrel back design, limed wood arms and legs with

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

1980s Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Cream Beige Chenille Castors Chairs, Set of 2
1980s Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Cream Beige Chenille Castors Chairs, Set of 2

1980s Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Cream Beige Chenille Castors Chairs, Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

chairs. The ultra rare barrel tub style chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement. Outstanding design

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Chrome Barrel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Chrome Barrel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Tufted Chrome Barrel Tub Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of Milo Baughman style tufted chrome barrel back lounge chairs. The fabric is the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel  Chairs, Set of 2
Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel  Chairs, Set of 2

Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

By Marge Carson

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

large swivel chairs on a wood base. The ultra rare barrel tub style swivel chairs exudes an air of

Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Seat Back
Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Seat Back

Vintage French Provincial Style Club Chair with Tufted Seat Back

Located in Freehold, NJ

This French Provincial style club chair features barrel back design, limed wood arms and legs with

Category

Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Paint

Wonderful Pair Croissant Back Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Wonderful Pair Croissant Back Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern

Wonderful Pair Croissant Back Swivel Rocker Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By Directional

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of croissant barrel back swivel rocker lounge chairs. We love the channel tufted

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Lounge Barrell Back Club Chairs, C1960
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Lounge Barrell Back Club Chairs, C1960

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Lounge Barrell Back Club Chairs, C1960

By George Nelson

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of barrel back swivel chairs in a dusty rose corduroy. Heavy and well designed with a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno
Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

Split Back Chair by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fully upholstered split barrel-back desk or cocktail chair, Tecno model 142, in original vinyl

Category

20th Century Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Set of Four Rosewood and Linen Spoon-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Rosewood and Linen Spoon-Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Rosewood and Linen Spoon-Back Dining Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of four tall spoon back chairs with rosewood legs and apron. Restored in unbleached linen with

Category

Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rosewood

Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5
Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs
A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs

A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs

$5,600Sale Price / set|28% Off

A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These petite Hungarian curved-back chairs are handsomely designed with a rounded silhouette and a

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co
Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut frame lounge chair with barrel back rest and tufted green upholstery. A

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Barrel-Back Dining Chair
McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Barrel-Back Dining Chair

McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Barrel-Back Dining Chair

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

A beautifully crafted well-preserved McGuire barrel back dining chair, desk chair, games chair, or

Category

Late 20th Century American Organic Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s
Pair of Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s

Pair of Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Drawn with the quiet confidence of a single, unbroken line, this pair of French barrel-back lounge

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Fabric

Old Hickory Chairs in  Brown Suede  Leather - Pair
Old Hickory Chairs in  Brown Suede  Leather - Pair

Old Hickory Chairs in Brown Suede Leather - Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Old Hickory Chairs newly upholstered in brown suede seats & backing.These amazing barrel

Category

Vintage 1930s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Suede, Hickory

19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms
19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms

19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms

By George Hunzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

A scarcely seen 19th c. spindle back barrel accent chair with George Hunzinger & Windsor chair

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Parson’s Style Club Chair
Vintage Parson’s Style Club Chair

Vintage Parson’s Style Club Chair

Located in Alhambra, CA

cushions are comfortable and practical. 1960's/70's style barrel-back frame. The perfect accent chair for a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley
Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An upholstered barrel back swivel chair

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley
Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An upholstered barrel back swivel chair

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Tufted Club Chairs by Bernhardt
Tufted Club Chairs by Bernhardt

Tufted Club Chairs by Bernhardt

By Bernhardt

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning pair of barrel back club chairs by Bernhardt features stylish flat chrome cantilever

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair
1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair

1 Ward Bennett Tufted Lounge Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

Lounge Chair by Ward Bennett Barrel back lounge chairs with deep button tufting. Walnut legs

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks
Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks

Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks

By John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Radar Chairs, Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and many other Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs
Pair Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs

Pair Kipp Stewart for Directional Lounge Chairs

By Kipp Stewart

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of barrel back lounge chairs by Kipp Stewart for Directional in original upholstery. White

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Regency Tufted Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Vintage Regency Tufted Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Vintage Regency Tufted Lounge Chair and Ottoman

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Embrace the opulent comfort of the Hollywood Regency era with this vintage tufted barrel-back

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1985 Tufted Leather Tub Chairs, Set of 4
1985 Tufted Leather Tub Chairs, Set of 4

1985 Tufted Leather Tub Chairs, Set of 4

By Classic Leather 1

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of four barrel back tub chairs made by Classic Leather Inc in 1985. Upholstered throughout in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

MCM High Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co. Newly Reupholstered
MCM High Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co. Newly Reupholstered

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

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cowhide, Wool, Wood

Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Valencia Patio Chairs Alfresco Dining
Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Valencia Patio Chairs Alfresco Dining

Woodard Wrought Iron Outdoor Valencia Patio Chairs Alfresco Dining

By Russell Woodard

Located in Cumberland, RI

Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and many other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Round Chairs
Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Round Chairs

Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff Round Chairs

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of barrel back lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody. Black painted wood base under a

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

High Back Barrel Chair in Colorful Floral Embroidered Linen
High Back Barrel Chair in Colorful Floral Embroidered Linen

High Back Barrel Chair in Colorful Floral Embroidered Linen

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Inspired by classic mid-century style our tea chair has a rounded seat and base and tall back. The

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Green Vinyl Swivel Chairs, 1970s USA
Pair of Green Vinyl Swivel Chairs, 1970s USA

Pair of Green Vinyl Swivel Chairs, 1970s USA

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Add a bold statement to your interior with this striking pair of vintage barrel-back swivel lounge

Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Swivel Chair in White Boucle by Edward Wormley
Swivel Chair in White Boucle by Edward Wormley

Swivel Chair in White Boucle by Edward Wormley

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A faux shearling upholstered barrel-back swivel chair on a laminated walnut swivel base. Custom

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Sumptuous Swivel Ward Bennett Tufted Red Leather Club Chairs
Sumptuous Swivel Ward Bennett Tufted Red Leather Club Chairs

Sumptuous Swivel Ward Bennett Tufted Red Leather Club Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Luxurious pair of barrel back swivel club chairs with deep button tufting and soft muted brick red

Category

Vintage 1980s American Chesterfield Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman
Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

Pair of McGuire Rattan Wicker Lounge Chairs and Ottoman

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Amazing pair of barrel back form rattan wicker lounge chairs or club chairs made in the California

Category

20th Century American Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wicker, Rattan

Vintage Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Vintage Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Vintage Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather

Located in Dallas, TX

functionality. The gracefully rounded back, barrel chairs look fantastic from every angle – ideal for central

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Sofa and Chair Set, Mid-Century Modern, USA
Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Sofa and Chair Set, Mid-Century Modern, USA

Woodard Wrought Iron Patio Sofa and Chair Set, Mid-Century Modern, USA

By Meadowcraft, Russell Woodard

Located in Cumberland, RI

, Vintage Tempestini Radar Chairs, Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Walnut Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson
Pair of Walnut Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson

Pair of Walnut Slipper Chairs by John Lubberts Lambert Mulder for Tomlinson

By John Lubberts and Lambert Mulder, Tomlinson

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Mulder for Tomlinson. The chairs have a bullhorn shaped barrel back. Each chair measure 27" wide, 24

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Russell Woodard Grapevine Barrel Back Wrought Iron Grape Pair of Chairs
Russell Woodard Grapevine Barrel Back Wrought Iron Grape Pair of Chairs

Russell Woodard Grapevine Barrel Back Wrought Iron Grape Pair of Chairs

Located in Clifton Forge, VA

expect from them with a diamond mesh barrel back and seat. This pair is in good vintage condition with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered
Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Newly Upholstered In

Category

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

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Desk Conference Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and associates barrel-back leather chair 4-star anodized bronze

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair
1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair

1 Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Leather Desk Chair

By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates

Located in Pasadena, TX

Ward Bennett for Brickel and Associates Barrel-Back leather desk chair 6 available 4-star

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Lovely Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century
Lovely Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century

Lovely Pair of Directional Croissant Swivel Lounge Chair Mid-Century

By Directional

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of Directional croissant barrel back swivel chairs. This pair will need to be

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery
Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Swiveling Club Chair in Original Flame Stitch Upholstery

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Chicago, IL

Swiveling barrel back club chair in a periwinkle blue and rose flame stich upholstery. Low slung

Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood, Upholstery

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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
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.