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Postmodern Black Fabric Swivel Barrel Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse in the bold, luxurious allure of our Postmodern Black Swivel Barrel Chair. A perfect blend
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Black Lacquer Brass Hardware Horse Shoe Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice black lacquer horse shoe shape Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Italian Sculptural Mahogany & Black Leather Barrel Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Beautifully shaped Italian barrel chair having richly grained mahogany form and contrasting black
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Milo Baughman - Thayer Coggin Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair Glossy Black Laminate
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, this sexy chair is an absolutely iconic design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Laminate

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and black velvet seat, Italy, 1937
Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage Velvet "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage velvet “barrel” swivel lounge chairs in style of Monteverdi Young, circa 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Located in Belmont, MA
This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its
Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20
H 34.26 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by Niedermaier, Pair
By Niedermaier
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mario Bellini Style Custom Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Post Modern Barrel Leather Chairs by Leolux, 1970
By Leolux
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern Barrel Leather Chairs by Leolux, 1970. Original leather with beautiful patina. Sofa is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature sleek black vinyl upholstery. Unique
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

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

J Robert Scott Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Sally Sirkin Lewis
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful set of 4 leather swivel chairs in Calfskin by J Robert Scott. Sally Sirkin Lewis used
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

J Robert Scott Barrel Swivel Chairs
J Robert Scott Barrel Swivel Chairs
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 29 in
Pair Blue Swiveling Ruched Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Baughman, the perfect representation of a classically current design. These accommodating barrel chairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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
Tufted Barrel Back Desk Chair
H 42 in W 29 in D 35 in
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

Blue Pair of Barrel Chairs, Original Fabric Vintage 1960's, France
Located in New York, NY
Barrel Chairs, Original Fabric Vintage 1970's, France Incredible and rare to be so well preserved. Same
Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern black leather swivel Barrel lounge chairs by Preview Spectacularly designed chairs with a style
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Modern black leather swivel barrel lounge chairs by Preview Spectacularly designed chairs with a style
Category

1990s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair Swivel Barrel Chairs Dark Gray, Almost Black, Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of swivel lounge chairs, unmarked and in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Very
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Accent Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
barrel back that connects to an upholstered seat raised on black lacquered walnut splayed legs with brass
Category

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

Materials

Brass

1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of crisply tailored club/lounge chairs by Harvey Probber, circa 1950's. The chairs feature
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Barrel Back Vinyl Arm Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vibes included. - 28.5"h, 21.5"w, 19"d, 18"seat height - Sculptural chrome chair with textured black
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Barrel Back Vinyl Arm Chair, 1970s
Barrel Back Vinyl Arm Chair, 1970s
H 28.5 in W 21.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Pair of Modern Swivel Barrel Tub Arm Chairs Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of swivel barrel tub armchairs arm chairs. Original fabric which is in very good
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This midcentury style chair features comfortable barrel back design and swivel base. Fabric and
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club/lounge chairs, dating from the 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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

Barrel Scallop Back Ribbed Back Upholstery Wing Chairs NEW UPHOLSTERY
By Ward Bennett
Located in Rockaway, NJ
New gold and black upholstery scallop back wing chairs with real springs seats.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Four Italian Silver Leaf Decorated Carved Frames Rounded Barrel Back Shape Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern silver leaf decorated barrel rounded back tufted black upholstery side
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Mastercraft
By Mastercraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A Classic well built asian inspired lounge chair produced by Mastercraft in the early 1970s. It
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

Modernist Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs, Lawrence Peabody /Richardson Nemschoff
By Richardson Nemschoff, Lawrence Peabody
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning pair of Modern Regency swivel lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody, Richardson
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Gorgeous Pair of Metropolitan Wide Seat Chrome Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Jules Heumann, Metropolitan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Jules Heumann for Metropolitan wide seat chrome barrel back lounge chairs. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Midcentury Chrome Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Stunning set of four Mid-Century Modern barrel back dining chairs featuring a faux bamboo chrome
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swivel Chairs Pair of Vintage Tufted Tub Barrel Arm Pouf Hollywood Regency
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely pair of vintage Hollywood palm beach regency black silk tufted pouf swivel tub, barrel
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of 4 Barrel Back Leather Chairs Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman, Brueton
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern high quality leather upholstery chairs on 6 six heavy duty brass finish
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Harvey Probber Mid Century Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs in Knoll Fabric
By Harvey Probber
Located in Philadelphia, PA
example of timeless modern styling, and in an enviable pair. Chrome is in excellent condition. Chairs
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Black and White Chair
By CPRN HOMOOD
Located in Milan, IT
craftsmanship. The barrel-shaped frame stands on conical black legs with metal ferrules with a brushed-copper
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black and White Chair
Black and White Chair
H 34.65 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Mid-Century Pop Art / 'Arte Povera' Oil Barrel Lounge Chairs, c. 1960
By (after) Andy Warhol
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Artist conceived, Industrial design armchairs or club chairs re-purposed from Gulf Oil
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage Mid-Century Dining Chairs: Elegance in Barrel Back Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
craftsmen, these chairs are handcrafted from high-quality wood and feature a captivating barrel-back design
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bespoke Ebonized Barrel Back Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair has recently
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Barrel Lounge Chair by Lawrence Peabody, c. 1960s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Deland, FL
An iconic design by Lawrence Peabody. The chair is found in pink vinyl with contrasting black well
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Art Deco to MCM Green Bucket or Barrel Style Accent or Lounge Chairs a Pair
Located in Topeka, KS
, this is an incredible pair of bucket or barrel style lounge chairs wearing their ORIGINAL mossy green
Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Jute, Wood

Josef Hoffman Pair of Secessionist Bentwood Barrel Back Arm Chairs for J&J Kohn
By Josef Hoffmann, J & J Kohn & Mundus
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These lounge chairs from the early 1900s have an unusual bentwood design that makes them extremely
Category

Early 20th Century European Vienna Secession Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Five Poul Kjaerholm Style Barrel Back Dining Chairs Table, Midcentury
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful set of five Poul Kjaerholm style barrel back dining chairs with their original ebonized
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's
By Edward Wormley, Paul McCobb, Tom Dixon, Nanna Ditzel
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an ultra-rare set of barrel-back lounge chairs stamped "1968" after Nanna Ditzel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Black Leather Parsons Style Drexel Lounge Chairs
By Drexel
Located in Dallas, TX
It’s all about being stylish and bold! Pair of mid-century modern parsons style barrel back
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Hallingdal
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO lounge chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair by Norr11, Zero, Black
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo lounge chair full upholstered Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm. Materials: Black
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
Hippo chair. Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Vintage Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
leather to give these barrel chairs a timeless look and the gleaming brass swivel bases bring visual
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
If you're looking for a set of classic barrel chairs that'll stand the test of time, consider
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11
Located in Paris, IDF
HIPPO Bar Chair Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11. Model shown on the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

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Black Barrel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the black barrel chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every black barrel chair was constructed with great care. There are 90 variations of the antique or vintage black barrel chair you’re looking for, while we also have 4 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect black barrel chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A black barrel chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one black barrel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Ward Bennett produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Black Barrel Chair?

A black barrel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,600, while the lowest priced sells for $643 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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 Black Barrel Chair
  • 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 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 ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.

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