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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
Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel club chairs. String barrel back armchairs with tufted backs
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
English Georgian Mahogany Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Staffordshire, GB
English Georgian mahogany barrel back armchair
circa 1830.
Georgian mahogany barrel back armchair
Category
Antique 1830s British Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Georgian Barrel Back Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful George III style barrel back wingchair with top-grain Vintage Havana Leather, a tufted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Biedermeier Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an unusual form of Biedermeier Barrel Back chairs in walnut. The barrel back is configured
Category
Antique Early 19th Century European Biedermeier Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fantastic old hickory barrel back rocking chair. Rocker is very Strong.
Category
20th Century American Adirondack Rocking Chairs
Materials
Hickory
19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
Located in Newport Beach, CA
Hand carved, painted, and pickled wood, barrel back, French bergère atop fluted, tapered legs
Category
Antique 1880s French Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
Old Hickory Barrel-Back Settee
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Old Hickory barrel-back settee with a bent hickory frame and a woven splint seat and back.
Note
Category
Mid-20th Century American Rustic Benches
Materials
Hickory
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
barrel back.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
English Barley Twist Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wilson, NC
English Barley Twist barrel back armchair, with the back supported by fifteen barley twist spindles
Category
Antique 1890s English Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
19thC Mahogany Framed Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Altrincham, GB
Early 19thC Mahogany Framed Barrel Back Armchair on square tapered legs leading to brass cup
Category
Antique 1810s English George III Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Midcentury Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
ease of movement. The comfortable proportions of this barrel back rolling lounge chair make it the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of barrel back upholstered swivel chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Georgian barrel back armchair
Located in Malton, GB
18th century Georgian barrel back armchair. Standing on tall square front legs complete with small
Category
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a very desirable pair of period Lat Empire Barrel Back Bergeres that date to c. 1810-1820
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Georgian Barrel Back Jute Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful George III style barrel back wingchair with top-grain vintage cigar colored leather, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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
Vintage Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique chrome frame barrel back lounge offers a stylish and comfortable addition to any
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern side chair features a rounded oak barrel back design with brass studded vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Irish Country Barrel Back Chair, Walnut
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Irish country style barrel back tub chair with slatted backrest and cushioned seat above out
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Irish Country Barrel Back Chair, Whitewash
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Irish Country style barrel back tub chair with slatted backrest and cushioned seat above out
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Oatmeal Type Fabric Scallop Barrel Back Lounge
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
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
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
with metal inlay details. Stylish barrel back swivel chairs make a distinctive and comfortable addition
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920's
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
English barrel back hardwood chair with curved arm support ,saddled seat and turned legs and
Category
Vintage 1920s Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
English Barrel Back Pine Corner Cupboard
Located in Wilson, NC
English barrel back pine corner cupboard has a pullout slide in the middle between the upper and
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Corner Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A fine customizable English style tufted Barrel back desk chair with tufted back and seat, an
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Leather
Pair of 18th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
A pair of provincial barrel back chairs in a decorative carved design with stylish kick-out legs
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Wood
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barrel-back desk chair with the original channel-stitched black leather upholstery, on an X-form
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
18th Century English Mahogany Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An attractive 18th century barrel-back armchair with simple, mahogany tapered legs and curved back
Category
Antique 18th Century Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
American Mission Style Oak Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Three American Mission style (19th-20th century) stained oak barrel back armchairs with solid wood
Category
20th Century American Mission Armchairs
Materials
Copper
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair
By George Nakashima
Located in Rockaway, NJ
George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Whiskey Brown Georgian Barrel Back Wingchair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful George III style barrel back wingchair with top-grain Whiskey Brown Leather, a tufted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Georgian Barrel Back Wingchair, Chateau Blue
Located in Westwood, NJ
A wonderful George III style barrel back wingchair with top-grain Chateau blue colored leather, a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Paul Laszlo Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chair Barrel Back
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Paul Laszlo upholstered barrel back lounge chair. Listing is for one chair, similar chair available
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Pair Louis XVI Style Barrel Back Bergeres
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is an outstanding pair of Louis XVI painted barrel back bergeres that dates to the first half
Category
Mid-20th Century French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Down, Feathers
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs in the style of Thayer Coggin. Please confirm item
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Barrel Back Striped Upholstery Swivel Lounge Chair Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Milo Baughman swivel barrel back lounge chair.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
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
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian Georgian Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian barrel back chairs in a set of two. The chairs are a true pair and manufactured
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Materials
Pine
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
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 Swedish Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Wood, Paint
Arts & Crafts Barrel Back Chair By Liberty & Co
By Liberty & Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts & Crafts mahogany barrel back chair
Serpentine front
Drop in rush seat
Liberty & Co
Circa
Category
Antique Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs
Materials
Rush, Mahogany
Paul Laszlo Upholstered Slipper Lounge Chair Barrel Back a Pair
By Paul Laszlo
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A pair of Paul Laszlo upholstered barrel back lounge chairs. Item features fully upholstered barrel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Modern Pair of Barrel Back Curvy Club Lounge Chairs
By HBF
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super chic glamorous pair of barrel back curvy white club chairs upholstered in a cotton blend
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Located in Newport Beach, 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
Thad Hayes Custom Barrel Back Lounge Chair, 2000
By Thad Hayes
Located in New York, NY
Custom barrel back lounge chair in leather on casters designed by Thad Hayes for William and Karen
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
Italian Barrel Back Dining Chairs with Glossy Walnut Finish
Located in West Hollywood, CA
4 epic Italian dining chairs with newly upholstered linen seats offering barrel-back design and
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
design with a thick padded cushion and angled arm rests ensures optimal comfort. These barrel back lounge
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Fully Restored Mid-Century Modern Barrel Backed Club Chairs
Located in Bronx, NY
Fully restored Mid-Century Modern barrel backed club chairs. The feet are original with self
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Club Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Italian Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair by Tonon
By Tonon
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Italian Refinished Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair Tonon Style Reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Upholstery, Lacquer
Pair of Custom Barrel-Back Armchairs in Leopard Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of barrel-back cutout armchairs in custom leopard velvet. Made to order and can be
Category
2010s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Vintage Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of Mid-Century club chairs feature swivel bases and comfortable barrel back seats
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
H 31 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs upholstered in neutral textured fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Barrel Back For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the barrel back you’re looking for. A barrel back — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 988 options for an antique or vintage barrel back now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barrel back — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right barrel back, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are of considerable interest. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Selig each produced at least one beautiful barrel back that is worth considering.
How Much is a Barrel Back?
Prices for a barrel back can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $36,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,800.
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
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster 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.
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