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Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair

Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

back chairs are in pristine condition.The hand woven cane seating and back side have great patina.

Category

Early 20th Century American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Liberty & Co Oak Barrel Back Chair
Liberty & Co Oak Barrel Back Chair

Liberty & Co Oak Barrel Back Chair

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Liberty & Co “Stanmore” Arts and Crafts oak barrel back chair, solid seat with original dark oak

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new

Category

Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Barrel-Back Chairs
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Barrel-Back Chairs

Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Barrel-Back Chairs

By Kipp Stewart, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Elegant and refined, this pair of Scandinavian Modern barrel-back chairs evoke the clean lines and

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Fabric

Set of Four Natural Wicker Barrel Back Chairs
Set of Four Natural Wicker Barrel Back Chairs

Set of Four Natural Wicker Barrel Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of four natural wicker barrel back chairs. Four mid-century woven wicker/rattan barrel back

Category

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

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Lucite and Velvet Barrel Back Chair
Lucite and Velvet Barrel Back Chair

Lucite and Velvet Barrel Back Chair

Located in South Salem, NY

A 1970s lucite barrel back chair reupholstered in gray velvet. This chair is heavy for its size

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Lucite

Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair
Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair

Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Italian Made Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair in very good vintage condition

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fabulous Pair of Chrome Barrel Back Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
Fabulous Pair of Chrome Barrel Back Chairs, Mid-Century Modern

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

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Newly Upholstetered Barrel Back Chairs - 6 Available - Weiman Style
Newly Upholstetered Barrel Back Chairs - 6 Available - Weiman Style

Newly Upholstetered Barrel Back Chairs - 6 Available - Weiman Style

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Weigman Preview. These barrel back chairs can be used as dining chairs, side chairs, entryway or even in

Category

2010s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Midcentury Barrel Back Chairs
Midcentury Barrel Back Chairs

Midcentury Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of rounded back lounge chairs with wood trimmed backs. Great Mid-Century Modern design with

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171

RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171

By Arne Hovmand-Olsen

Located in Buffalo, NY

RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171..Stunning design, Amazing patina

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Teak

Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright
Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright

Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in San Francisco, CA

Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright United States, 1905 Barrel

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Sexy Pair Harvey Probber style Walnut Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Sexy Pair Harvey Probber style Walnut Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern

Sexy Pair Harvey Probber style Walnut Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Sexy pair of Harvey Probber style walnut barrel back chairs. These handsome chairs retain their

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair

Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early hand made bentwood Old Hickory high back chairs covered in calf skin/leather.The condition

Category

Vintage 1920s American Adirondack Chairs

Materials

Hickory

Amazing Pair of Billy Haines Barrel Back Chairs, Regency Modern
Amazing Pair of Billy Haines Barrel Back Chairs, Regency Modern

Amazing Pair of Billy Haines Barrel Back Chairs, Regency Modern

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Wonderful pair of Billy Haines fruitwood barrel back chairs. This pair is meant to be seen from all

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT!
Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT!

Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT!

By Mastercraft

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Decorative Forged Solid Brass Barrel Back Chairs by Mastercraft MINT! New upholstery, wrap

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

Located in San Angelo, TX

two pairs of Gustavian Barrel Back chairs in stock with a pair of lion head barrel backs in stock if

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs

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

Midcentury Baker Ebonized & Oak Game Table and Four Barrel-back Chairs
Midcentury Baker Ebonized & Oak Game Table and Four Barrel-back Chairs

Midcentury Baker Ebonized & Oak Game Table and Four Barrel-back Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in San Francisco, CA

barrel-back chair with incurved back and downward sloping arms flanking a tight seat; all raised on

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Game Tables

Materials

Wood

Red Leather Barrel Back Chair
Red Leather Barrel Back Chair

Red Leather Barrel Back Chair

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, top-grain red leather, its elegantly curved barrel back is adorned with deep

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Chesterfield Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Milo Baughman Brass Barrel Back Chairs, Restored
Pair Milo Baughman Brass Barrel Back Chairs, Restored

Pair Milo Baughman Brass Barrel Back Chairs, Restored

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

This stunning pair of heirloom quality barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Super high

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Hexagonal Barrel Back Chairs in Leopard
Pair of Hexagonal Barrel Back Chairs in Leopard

Pair of Hexagonal Barrel Back Chairs in Leopard

Located in Dallas, TX

These jaw dropping chairs bring some serious leopard love! Of well proportioned hexagonal shaped

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine early 19th century Gustavian barrel back armchairs in their original condition. Attributed to

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Pine

Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern arm chairs with tufted backs. Round back design with walnut wood trim and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815
Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815

Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Distinctive English Regency barrel-back library chair, circa 1815, with channeled black leather

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Faux-Leather and Chrome Barrel-Back Chairs
Pair of Midcentury Faux-Leather and Chrome Barrel-Back Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Green Leather Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of Green Leather Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of Green Leather Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, top-grain British Green leather, its elegantly curved barrel back is adorned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian George III Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Brown Leather Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of Brown Leather Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of Brown Leather Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, top-grain Newark Brown leather, its elegantly curved barrel back is adorned

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian George III Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Located in San Angelo, TX

A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th Century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Gustavian Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair

Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Cookeville, TN

Nice example of a mid-century modern Milo Baughman style barrel back tub chair in original

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of Edward Wormley Mahogany and Grey Wool Barrel Back Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Amazing Pair Chrome Clad Milo Baughman Swivel Rocker Barrel Back Chairs
Amazing Pair Chrome Clad Milo Baughman Swivel Rocker Barrel Back Chairs

Amazing Pair Chrome Clad Milo Baughman Swivel Rocker Barrel Back Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazing pair of chrome-clad Milo Baughman barrel back swivel rocker chairs. These are the Holy

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 1970's Swivel Barrel Back Chairs, Milo Baughman Style
Pair of 1970's Swivel Barrel Back Chairs, Milo Baughman Style

Pair of 1970's Swivel Barrel Back Chairs, Milo Baughman Style

Located in Dallas, TX

Two fabulous Milo Baughman style barrel back lounge chairs. Modernist swivel chairs upholstered in

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Nice Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Base Barrel Back Chairs
Nice Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Base Barrel Back Chairs

Nice Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Base Barrel Back Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Nice pair of Milo Baughman style wide barrel back chrome base chairs. These will need reupholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Handsome Pair French Country Walnut Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Chairs
Handsome Pair French Country Walnut Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Chairs

Handsome Pair French Country Walnut Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

frames with cane back and sides with cushions in an ivory cream subtle pinstripe. These chairs measure 32

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste
Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste

Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste

Located in San Francisco, CA

the framed in-curved back above a bowed upholstered seat flanked by openwork sides; all raised on

Category

Vintage 1920s English Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Tan Saddle Leather Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of Tan Saddle Leather Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of Tan Saddle Leather Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Westwood, NJ

Upholstered in rich, top-grain Tan Brown leather, its elegantly curved barrel back is adorned with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian George III Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Pair of Mid Century Modern style Barrel Back Chairs, C. 1980.
A Pair of Mid Century Modern style Barrel Back Chairs, C. 1980.

A Pair of Mid Century Modern style Barrel Back Chairs, C. 1980.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A stylish pair of American-made barrel-back lounge chairs, circa 1980, echoing the clean lines and

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Thin Chrome Frame Barrel Back Chairs Midcentury
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Thin Chrome Frame Barrel Back Chairs Midcentury

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Thin Chrome Frame Barrel Back Chairs Midcentury

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous pair of Milo Baughman style thin chrome frame barrel back lounge chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters
Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters

Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters

By Century Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs

Category

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

Materials

Cotton

Set of 4 Design Institute America Barrel Back Chairs
Set of 4 Design Institute America Barrel Back Chairs

Set of 4 Design Institute America Barrel Back Chairs

By Design Institute America

Located in Highland, IN

This handsome set of four D.I.A. chairs feature a barrel back, an external frame finished in

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Barrel-Back Chair circa 1905, by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank
Barrel-Back Chair circa 1905, by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank

Barrel-Back Chair circa 1905, by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in LAMBLORE, FR

Crafted in solid wood, it highlights the master’s appreciation for natural and durable materials. Its geometric, understated structure is defined by a semi-circular backrest that par...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Prairie School Chairs

Materials

Oak

Elegant Pair Hollywood Regency Scoop Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern
Elegant Pair Hollywood Regency Scoop Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern

Elegant Pair Hollywood Regency Scoop Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By Lewittes Furniture Enterprises

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Elegant pair of scoop back upholstered chairs made by Lewittes Furniture. These chairs measure

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s
Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

Pair of Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A pair (2) of continuous arm swivel chairs in laminated walnut having tan button tufted leather

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs
Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs

Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with white upholstery.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Club Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Chrome Bases Barrel Back Tub Chairs
Pair of Chrome Bases Barrel Back Tub Chairs

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman
Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman

Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Highland, IN

These two handsome and well made barrel back chairs are unmarked, but very similar to designs by

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Modern Pink Barrel Chairs
Vintage Modern Pink Barrel Chairs

Vintage Modern Pink Barrel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stylish pair of vintage modern barrel back chairs with a fluffed backrest and a thick padded seat

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman
Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman

Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Excellent pair of black faux sheepskin swivel and tilt/rocking swiveling barrel back chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs

1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

the chairs nice to look at 360 degrees. The chairs feature a comfortable sculpted barrel back design

Category

1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

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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 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 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 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
    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 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 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 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
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 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.