$1,600 / item
MCM Upholstered Barrel Armchair, 4 Available
Located in Sheffield, MA
These Mid-Century Modern upholstered barrel office chairs or dining chairs are sold singly.
Upholstery
Barrel office armchair – Louis XVI style – Ram heads – Carved wood, velvet, bras
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Louis XVI style basket office armchair, in dark walnut-colored carved wood, with tapered and fluted legs topped with carved rosettes at the junction of the belt.
Hardwood
$5,425 / item
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 arched backrest with padded and upholstered arms, a shaped front rail with brass nailhea...
Leather
$5,425 / item
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 arched backrest with padded and upholstered arms, a shaped front rail with brass nailhea...
Leather
Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.
Mahogany
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barrel-back desk chair with the original channel-stitched black leather upholstery, on an X-form caster base. Please inquire for upholstery options.
Chrome
ViNTAGE FULLY RESTORED BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK DIRECTORS CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely fully restored hand dyed Cigar Brown leather captain's or directors armchair Please note the de...
Leather, Hardwood
19th Century French Renaissance Oak Barrel Armchair with Lion Heads & Cane Seat
Located in Dallas, TX
Crafted in France circa 1880, this elegant barrel armchair exemplifies the French Renaissance Revival style. Built of solid oak, the rounded backrest features intricately carved scro...
Oak, Cane
$1,760Sale Price|20% Off
Victorian Style Barrel Inlaid Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Antique Inlay Barrel Armchair Early 20th century Intricate mother of pearl inlays with silk brocade fabric seat. Castors. Dimensions 30” W 21” D 32" H Seat Height: 19” .
Mahogany
$1,340Sale Price|20% Off
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as found condition.The woven web seating and backing is in original fine condition with a...
Hickory
$1,480Sale Price|20% Off
Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is this chair great looking it has a wonderful undisturbed surface.The rocking chair is i...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Accent Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern accent chair features a sculptural, cut-out profile with an upholstered barrel back that connects to an upholstered seat raised on black lacquered walnut spla...
Brass
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Barrel-Back Rocking Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Mahogany, Original Upholstery Style: Victorian Renaissance Revival Crafted in the 1920s, this antique barrel-back rocking chair em...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Vintage Barrel Back Faux Bamboo and Cane Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage Faux Bamboo and Cane Chair, great shape. tight and sturdy. minor wear and a few scratches. Dimensions: Length: 25.5" Width: 24.75" Height: 29" Seat Height: 17"
Fabric, Bamboo, Cane
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Upholstery
$2,500 / set
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
These vintage Italian Art Deco style chairs make a dramatic statement with their fluted hardwood backs and colorful upholstery. Matching settee available. Please confirm item locatio...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Set of Four Mid-Century Modern 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 side chairs newly upholstered in white muslin; ready for the game room in Connecticut ...
Rattan, Wicker
Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning pair of authentic mid century lounge chairs by Jens Risom. This pair of chairs is absolutely breathtaking, the gorgeous olive green mohair contrasts the beautiful walnut sle...
Mohair, Walnut
$630Sale Price|30% Off
Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
Late Victorian Rocking Chair. Attributed to Stomps Burkhardt of Dayton, Ohio. Made from quartersawn oak with a heart shaped back, carved and pierced with acanthus foliate and "C" s...
Oak
Pair of Patinated Yellow Leather Club Barrel Style Chairs with Nailheads
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Yellow Patinated Leather Barrel, or Side chairs with Nail heads. The pair are not only comfortable but have a unique, tall shape. the leather is patinated with a high back...
Metal
Unusual Set of Six Whiskey Barrel and Hammered Iron Pub Chairs
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual set of six whiskey barrel and hammered iron pub chairs. All handmade, cut barrels, legs attached, custom hand-forged decorative backs, perfect for card table, wine tasting ch...
Iron
1970s Mid Century Sculptural Curved Barrel Tweed Wood Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare chairs you could hope to find. Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Firm cushioning lend inviting comfort to the el...
Upholstery, Wood
$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 interior of this chair is tufted in traditional ivory linen. It has a unique exposed wo...
Wood
$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.
Wood
$1,188Sale Price|20% Off
Orange Painted 1930s Signed Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocker
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1930s signed old hickory barrel back rocker in orange paint. Stamped on back of leg as shown in the images. Strong And sturdy frame.
Wood
Barrel Back Armchair in Wool, England circa 1900
Located in Culver City, CA
England, 1900 Newly upholstered in 100% wool by Holland & Sherry on lions claw legs. 32”w x 34”d x 45”h x 14”seat Ref. CHAIR1325 $ 8,200
Wool
ANTIQUE FLUTED BACK VICTORIAN CIRCA 1890 PORTERS WINDBACK BARREL ARMCHAiR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian Circa 1880 Porters barrel back armchair with fluted back in Damask upholstery Plea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
FINE ANTIQUE FLUTED BACK ViCTORIAN DAMASK PORTERS WINDBACK BARREL ARMCHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning Victorian Circa 1880 Porters barrel back armchair with fluted back in Damask upholstery Plea...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptional wingback chair was designed and produced by a master cabinetmaker in Denmark in the 1920s. Its design offers an intriguing combination of the antique English barrel ...
Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Birch
HUGE RALPH LAUREN BRiTISH RACING GREEN PORTERS WINGBACK BARREL BACK ARMCHAIR
By Ralph Lauren
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this lovely hand made in America extra large Ralph Lauren English Racing Green Regency George Hepplewhite st...
Leather
Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian Porters barrel back armchair with fluted back This chair a real tour de force, is has absolutely everything going...
Upholstery
$7,480Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...
Leather, Wood
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare original hand dyed Regency circa 1815 fluted barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality ...
Leather, Hardwood
Louis XVI style barrel Cane Office desk chair rotatable
By Georges Jacob
Located in Den Haag, NL
A so-called fauteuil, bureau, cabriolet, or barrel chair, recognizable by its characteristic semicircular, continuous backrest and armrests.
Nutwood
Olive Leather Knoll Saarinen Six Executive Bucket Chairs Set
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of six Knoll adjustable height office executive barrel chairs. Beautiful olive genuine leather original upholstery wraparound design seats.
Leather
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New London, CT
Nice surviving set of channel black desk chairs in original black naugahyde with chrome castors. We have 8 in total. All presentable as is, but in need of reupholstery after 50 years...
Chrome
Ben Soleimani Artemis Barrel Upholstered + Wood Trim Chair
By Ben Soleimani
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Our Artemis barrel chair has rounded arms, a low half-moon back, and unique wood trim, making it a perfect addition to your space. Our handcrafted fabrics, leathers, and finishes are...
Wool, Linen
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored
Located in Passaic, NJ
This 1940s era chair has received a full restoration. The frame was gutted, re glued, and refinished. The seat is hand tied coil springs, with the original horse hair padding intact....
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 36.23 in
Rosaline Rocking Chair with Solid Wood Frame and Upholstered Barrel Seat
By Bunny & Clyde
Located in Kenmare, IE
The Rosaline Rocking Chair is a modern classic that is beautiful ergonomic design; Its perfect proportions provide excellent support and comfort and the gentle rocking motion is eas...
Linen, Upholstery, Ash
Pair of Baker Leather Barrel Back Office Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous smooth burgundy leather with brass nailhead trim featuring a barrel back form made of solid mahogany. Luxurious rolling desk chairs that are supremely comfortable and refine...
Leather, Wood
Barrel Shaped Occasional Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barrel Shaped Occasional Chair
Pair of American Barrel Chairs, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of American Barrel chairs. Newly upholstered, 1960s.
Leather, Fabric
Charming Irish Pine Barrel Back Arm Chair
Located in Buchanan, MI
CHARMING IRISH PINE BARREL BACK ARM CHAIR
Pine
Striped & Red Velvet Regency Barrel Back Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel back velvet upholstered regency slipper or desk chair. Striped velvet seat and back in gold, sage, blue, orange and red with a solid red velvet barrel back and apron. Legs are...
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Walnut & Black Upholstery Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Walnut frame and very heavy black vinyl upholstered desk chair with a rolled arm barrel back and cantilevered seat. Comfortable and striking desk chair.
Walnut, PVC
English Chesterfield Leather Barrel Back Executive Desk Chair
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Fabulous mid-century executive office swivel desk chair featuring attractive French blue leather upholstery. Made in the English chesterfield style with a button tufted seat and back...
Leather, Mahogany
barrel back desk chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dark walnut desk chair on casters with laminated barrel back and upholstered seat and pivoting backrest.
Walnut, Upholstery
Sold
H 30.5 in W 23.5 in D 27 in
Dramatically-Carved French Restoration Mahogany Barrel-Back Desk Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
A dramatically-carved and handsome French restoration mahogany barrel-back desk chair with bold acanthus leaves; a true statement piece with its incurved back and boldly-scrolled ter...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
Restored Harrods Chesterfield Barrel Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Harrods
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original Harrods London Pegasus hand dyed fully restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair ...
Leather
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barrel-back desk chair with the original channel-stitched black leather upholstery, on an x-form caster base.
c.1870 Antique French Napoleon III Barrel Back Desk Chair
Located in Highwood, IL
An un-touched original finish remains on this antique French Napoleon III desk chair. Structurally sound. Part of a three piece suite, the worn leather seat matches the desk top perf...
Sold
H 32.88 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Stunning Vintage Restored Brown Leather Barrel Back Captains Directors Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this fully restored vintage Barrell back hand dyed brown leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, the frame is solid beech, t...
Leather
Sold
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this fully restored circa 1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original w...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 34.25 in W 23.75 in D 23.5 in
English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having an enclosed leather upholstered back divided into panels by patinated brass nailheads, the front cabriole style legs ending in carved ball and claw feet, the rear legs are spl...
Vintage Crate & Barrel Brielle Wingback Nailhead Arm Club Library Chair
By Crate & Barrel
Located in Dayton, OH
An over scaled paisley print makes the Brielle wing chair an instant statement piece for the living room. Comfortable and conversation-worthy, this updated, classic wingback chair is...
Upholstery, Hardwood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Vintage Barrel Back Side-Chair w/ Grey Ebonized Frame & Full-Grain Leather
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic Vintage Castered Barrel Back Side-Chair w/ Grey Ebonized Frame Upholstered in Original Full Grain Grey Leather by Howard Lorton Furniture & Design's Hickory Chair The Hicko...
Leather, Wood
Barrel Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Barrel back chair on castors with down cushion
Wood
English Barrel Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English Barrel Back Chair with carved feet
Wood
Large English Barrel Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large English Barrel Back Chair
Wood
English Leather Barrel Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English leather barrel back chair
Leather
English Barrel Back/Wing Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English barrel back/wing chair with muslin upholstery.
Wood
Stylish Barrel Back Wing Chair
Located in New York, NY
Wrap around barrel back wing chair with studded upholstery. The fabric shows some wear and staining.
Upholstery
Pair of Hungarian Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
These contemporary chairs are influenced by Art Deco designs of the 1930s. This compact pair has beautiful velvet-like upholstery, and high-gloss walnut veneer backs.
Upholstery, Walnut
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