$3,840
H 42 in W 31 in D 25 in
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
Brass
$3,971 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937
Wood, Leather
$19,800 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.45 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 6
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, black leather and wood, Italy, 1937, set of six
Leather, Wood
$13,200 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.45 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 4
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, black leather and wood, Italy, 1937, set of four
Wood, Leather
$2,850 / set
H 34 in W 26.5 in D 31 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
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
Leather
$6,700 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 2
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937
Velvet, Wood
$7,996Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29 in W 31 in D 35 in
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
Leather
$2,876Sale Price / set|52% Off
H 29 in W 31 in D 35 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
2 Mid-Century Modern black leather swivel Barrel lounge chairs by Preview Spectacularly designed
Leather
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
Chrome
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
Faux Leather
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
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
Leather
$2,100
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 28.25 in
Vintage Modern Cantilever Leather Barrel Chair in the Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique barrel back chair features rich dark brown leather with a chrome finish cantilever base
Leather
Black Leather Barrel Back Chair by HBF
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage barrel back armchair in black leather with tapered wooden legs. The piece retains its HBF
Leather, Wood
Masculine Antique English Barrel Back Leather Tub Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Very handsome English barrel shaped tub chair newly covered in rich burgundy leather and finished
Leather
Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A suave compact beautifully made walnut swivel barrel chair, stunning from every angle, upholstered
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Black Leather and Gold Steel Rounded Barrel Back Chairs
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant, midcentury style gold and black curved barrel back chairs. They have the coveted Milo
Steel
Pair Leather Swivel Barrel Chairs in Style of Ward Bennett
Located in Fraser, MI
Pair Leather Swivel Barrel Chairs.
Leather
Vintage Chesterfield Barrel Club Chair, England
Located in Round Top, TX
Aged yet still handsome, this barrel shaped club chair still boasts its Classic Chesterfield style
Leather
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
Leather, Wood
Antique Vintage Leather Barrel Shaped Small Scale Armchair
Located in Round Top, TX
The rolled arms and back of this vintage brown leather arm chair are accented by leather strips
Leather
1990s Vintage Preview Wrap Around Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Michael Wolk
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a sculptural, incredible pair of wrap-around barrel swivel chairs by
Leather
1990s Vintage Preview Wrap Around Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 4
By Michael Wolk
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
We are very pleased to offer a sculptural, incredible pair of wrap-around barrel swivel chairs by
Leather
1940's Hollywood Regency Barrel Back Leather Suede Armchair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage Hollywood Regency barrel-back arm chair for sale. Was previously reupholstered in a brown
Suede
Pair of Italian Barrel Chairs in Faux Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
faux Leather. The chairs are in excellent condition. Measurements: 30.50 inches high x 24 inches
Metal
Yummy Barrel Shaped Tufted Leather Club Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sophisticated and handsome leather club chair in a wonderful shade of camel with brown undertones
Leather
Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Leather Barrel Chair
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Jules Heumann for Metropolitan leather and steel barrel chair, circa late 1970s. This example has
1950's Harvey Probber Leather Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
upholstered in luxurious black leather over brass swivel bases. Striking the perfect balance between comfort
Brass
Pair of Jamestown Lounge Co. Louis XV Barrel Chairs in Black Leather
Located in Pasadena, TX
Louis XV barrel chair with cabriole legs and leather upholstery These traditional Louis XV style
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 31 in W 34 in D 31 in
Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates 1970s Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Two pair of black leather barrel back club chairs. These chairs are upholstered in a supple black
Leather
Pair of 1950s Tufted Barrel Chairs in Forest Green Leather, Restored
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the rich green leather and the time honored design make these gorgeous barrel-back chairs a great
Leather
Danish Modern Teak and Black Leather Sofa and Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Beautiful set of black leather sofa and barrel back armchair. Nice curved shape design. The chair
Sold
H 26 in W 30 in D 29 in
Mid-Century Modern Tufted Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Accent Chair Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a gorgeous, tufted, black leather, barrel back, swivel lounge chair, on
Leather
Italian Walnut and Leather Library Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Early 20th Century Italian library chair of carved walnut with a tufted black leather barrel back
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 33 in W 22 in D 22 in
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Carved Painted Desk Armchair with Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
and arched back, and a wide and deep cushioned seat upholstered with black leather. The simple
Leather, Beech
Pair of Leather and Raw Silk Barrel-Backed Club Chairs
Located in New London, CT
Custom-made set of leather club chairs with cushions and backs upholstered in white raw silk. Great
Leather, Silk
Sold
H 25.5 in W 32 in D 30 in
Stunning Pair of i4 Mariani for Pace Collection Barrel Back Leather Club Chairs
By Pace Collection
Located in Miami, FL
Stunning! Pair of early Palimito black leather barrel back club chairs designed by Titiana
Leather, Wood
Pair of McGuire Bamboo and Leather Wrap Barrel Chairs
By McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of bamboo barrel chairs by McGuire. The frame consist of vertical parallel bamboo with
Leather, Fabric, Bamboo
Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Lake Worth Beach, FL
. (USA), attributed Marking(s); notes: no marking(s) apparent Materials: chromed metal, leather
Metal
$10,995
H 29.75 in W 110.25 in D 41.75 in
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Dining Table, Newly Refinished
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Arts & Crafts style "Allen" dining table in natural cherry wood By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1980s (designed in 1917) Measures: 110.25"W x 41.75"D x 29....
Cherry
$4,545
H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 13.78 in
Swedish Grace Stool in White Lacquered Birchwood, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Charming Swedish Modern stool made in the 1920-30s. The stool is made of birchwood. It retains the original white greenish lacquer and an amazing cushions in beautiful green and whit...
Birch
One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
Best known for his interiors, Mr. Bennett`s projects include residence in New York, London, Venice and Rome, as well as his own quarter, a Manhattan apartment atop the Dakota, a coun...
Chrome
$536Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 9.8 in Dm 19.6 in
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 50EN Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
$5,089 / item
H 56.11 in W 25.6 in D 19.1 in
Arcate sideboard, in Canaletto walnut by Accardibuccheri Medulum for Medulum
By Mauro Accardi & Silvia Buccheri
Located in Meolo, Venezia
Il settimanale Arcate fa parte di una collezione esclusiva che include comodini e comò, ideata dal rinomato studio milanese Accardi Buccheri per il brand MEDULUM. La scocca, realizza...
Walnut
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$8,460 / set
H 23.63 in W 4.34 in D 2.37 in
Brass and Alabaster Curved and Long Wall Sconces by Glustin Luminaires
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
New wall sconces by Glustin Luminaires, made of a single rounded and curved carved alabaster piece sat on a light bronze-finish brass backplate. Due to the nature of the alabaste...
Alabaster, Brass
Sculptural Curved Display or Side Table in Cerused Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Large side or coffee table, cerused oak, Europe, 1960s This eccentric large display table or coffee table is made in a precise manner, implementing geometrical shapes and straight l...
Oak
Isamu Noguchi Akari Light Sculpture, Model 31N Ceiling Lamp
By Isamu Noguchi
Located in Centreville, VA
Akari Light Sculptures by Isamu Noguchi are considered icons of 1950s modern design. Designed by Noguchi beginning in 1951 and handmade for a half century by the original manufacture...
Bamboo, Paper
American Designer, Sectional Sofa, Rattan, Velvet, USA, 1970s
Located in High Point, NC
A rattan and yellow velvet sectional sofa designed and produced in the US, c. 1970s. Dimensions: 25.25” H x 98” W x 98” D Seat Height: 17”
Velvet, Rattan
Art Deco Bronze Vase by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s.
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sune Bäckström, Just Andersen
Located in Malmö, SE
A beautiful bronze vase with amazing patina. Made by GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget, Sweden, 1930s. Good condition, some light scratches, scuffs and wear to the patination. Stamped ...
Bronze
$7,059 / item
H 21.66 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
Pair Various Positions Nightstand in Walnut and Oak by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Inspired by his fascination with the aesthetic allure of interiors depicted in films and literature, Yaniv Chen endeavors to capture the essence of captivating spaces. Reflecting upo...
Oak, Walnut
$2,554 / item
H 17.72 in Dm 14.97 in
Soda Blown Murano Glass High Coffee Table in Blue Light by Yiannis Ghikas
By Miniforms, Yiannis Ghikas
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Soda was born upside-down, with a puff of air. It weighs 20 kilos, and it is blown, drawn out and shaped by three master glassmakers. The result is a single volume of glass with thre...
Blown Glass
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