Cassina Barrel
Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chair for Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Berlin, DE
iconic Barrel chair was created in 1937 by Frank Lloyd Wright, based on an original design dating from
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
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Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 6
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Barrel Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in PARIS, FR
The “Barrel Chair”or “Taliesen Barrel Chair” by Frank Lloyd Wright was designed in 1937 after a
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Vintage 1930s Italian Arts and Crafts Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cherry, Bentwood
Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Chair for Cassina, new
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Berlin, DE
, matt black painted, chrome gun barrel or gold chrome. Seat is available in leather or a huge variety of
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Kazuhide Takahama Gaja Bar Chair or stool for Cassina, new
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Berlin, DE
, matt black painted, chrome gun barrel or gold chrome. Seat is available in leather or a huge variety of
Category
2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Early Edition Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chairs By Cassina Italy
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Weesp, NL
Set of four early edition Iconic Barrel chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 and produced
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Vintage 1980s Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.86 in
Frank Lloyd Wright S.C. Johnson 617 Desk licensed by Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina 617 desk. Originally designed in 1936 for the S.C. Johnson Wax
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Steel
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” Dining Table for Cassina, 1986
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright “608 Taliesin” dining table for Cassina, walnut, Italy, 1986.
This dining table
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Tables
Materials
Walnut
Set of Table and 8 Chairs by F. Lloyd Wright for Cassina, 1980s
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Vicenza, VI
and produced by CASSINA in 1986. The table is made of cherry wood, consisting of two parts: a smooth
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Other Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Cherry
Mid-Century Modern Arts & Crafts Set of 4 Frank Lloyd Wright Chairs by Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular set of 4 barrel back chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1906-07 and produced in
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Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Hardwood
H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Bar Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack whis two Cristal Tops
By Figli di Amadeo Cassina, Cesare Lacca
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Iconic Mid Century Service Cart by Cesare Lacca for Cassina, in Teack , with original Crystal Tops
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts
Materials
Crystal
H 24.81 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Suite de quatre fauteuils “Barrel chairs 606” conçus par Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Bruxelles, BE
d’un baril, est inventé par l’architecte Frank Lloyd Wright en 1904 et ensuite édité par Cassina dans
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Cherry
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in
Italian 20th Century Maralunga Sofa In Original Red Fabric By Vico Magistretti
By Vico Magistretti
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
in the early 1970s for Cassina. Cosy and adaptable, the ever cool sofa was an instant classic
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Other Sofas
Materials
Fabric
H 26.78 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in
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Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
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Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, 1974, Set of 8
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni & C
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" dining chairs for Molteni, cognac leather and beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight.
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H 29.34 in W 20.48 in D 17.72 in
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Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" Sofa for B&B Italia, Faux-Fur, 1972
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "Le Bambole" three-seater sofa for B&B Italia, faux-fur, foam and metal, Italy, 1972.
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1980s Cassina Barrel Taliesin Chair Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Cherrywood
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
A Taliesin Barrel chair, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and produced by Cassina.
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Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs
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Cherry
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in L 33.08 in
Frank Lloyd Wrigh Barrel Chair by Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wrigh in 1937, relaunched in 1986.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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Frank Lloyd Wrigh Barrel Chair by Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wrigh in 1937, relaunched in 1986.
Manufactured by Cassina in Italy
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Frank Lloyd Wrigh Barrel Chair Black Finish by Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Cassina in Italy.
A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic Barrel
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Design Classic Barrel Chair by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina, 1980s
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Renens, CH
The iconic Barrel chair by Frank Lloyd Wright was based on one of his earlier conceptions from 1904
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Vintage 1920s Italian Modern Armchairs
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Cherry, Leather
H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Ultra Rare Cassina Frank Lloyd Wright Set of Barrel Back Dining Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
Chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937, relaunched in 1986.
Manufactured by Cassina in
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs
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Leather, Cherry, Fabric, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright 606 Taliesin Barrel Chairs Ebonized, Cassina, Set of 6, Italy
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright 606 Taliesin Barrel Chairs Ebonized, Cassina, Set of 6, Italy.
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20th Century Italian Prairie School Dining Room Chairs
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H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Dining Chair by Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Set of 6 beautiful barrel chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright by Cassina.Chairs designed by Frank
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Six "Barrel chairs" by Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina Edition
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Paris, FR
Suite of six armchairs "Barrel chairs 606" in solid cherry wood designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
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Pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chairs
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Madrid, ES
A pair of Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel chairs ,designed in 1937 and edited by Cassina in 1986,Stamped
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Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Prairie Mission Style Cherry Barrel Chair
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
barrel chair. In the traditional Mission style, this accent chair also known as the 'Taliesin' is made of
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Frank Lloyd Wright Set of Two 606 Barrel Armchairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Miami Beach, FL
Two 606 barrel armchairs
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
Measures: 23" W x 23” D x 32
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Dinning Room Set by Frank Lloyd Wright, Six Barrel Chairs, Cassina edition 1986
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
. Cassina I Maestri edition, fines productions of Cassina Edition)
. 1986
. "Barrel" chairs, made
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H 27.96 in W 42.92 in D 101.19 in
Frattini Midcentury Chrome and Mirror "Sesann" Coffee Table for Cassina, 1968
By Gianfranco Frattini, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
Gianfranco Frattini in Italy during 1968 and produced by Cassina.
This coffee table is a one-of-a-kind
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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H 14.97 in W 35.83 in D 35.83 in
Cassina Frank Lloyd Wright Dining Room Set, Table and Four Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in West Hartford, CT
. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. The table is round as shown and is surrounded by four matching barrel chairs
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Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Sets
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Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chair
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
Frank Llyod Wright Barrel Chair for Cassina
Arm height 25"
Designed in : 1937. Frank Lloyd Wright
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Vintage 1930s American Armchairs
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Mid-Century Modern Cassina Style Barrel Back Side Chairs
By Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four vintage chairs feature a unique style similar to the LC7 by Le Corbusier. Comfortable rounded seat backs and sturdy chrome frame make this a stylish addition to any ...
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Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chair from Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Singed and numbered Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel chair by Cassina. Produced in limited production.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chairs for Cassina
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina, six 'barrel' chairs design 1937, production 1986, United States
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Pair of 606 Barrel Taliesin Chairs Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
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Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
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Cassina Taliesin Dining Table and Barrel Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
cherry with blue wool seats.
Vintage 1986 version in excellent condition. All pieces marked with Cassina
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H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 38.59 in
Pair of Vintage Barrel Chairs Attributed to Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of barrel chairs designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937. These chairs have curved black
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H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Cassina Taliesin Dining Table and Barrel Chairs Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
with red wool seats. Vintage 1986 version in excellent condition. All pieces marked with Cassina stamp
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H 27.96 in W 98.43 in D 38.59 in
Cassina Taliesin Dining Table and Barrel Chairs Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Dronten, NL
with a glass plate on top, it only has a few minor scuffs at the edges. All pieces marked with Cassina
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H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 38.59 in
Set of two Cassina no. 606 Taliesin Barrel Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in CULEMBORG, GE
Barrel Chair no. 606 by Cassina in Italy.
This barrel-shaped armchair is composed of 37 parts, each
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H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Cesare Lacca Midcentury Birchwood Italian Coffee Table for Cassina, 1950s
By Cesare Lacca, Cassina
Located in Roma, IT
designed in Italy during the 1950s for Cassina.
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Frattini Midcentury Chrome Smoked Glass "Sesann" Coffee Table for Cassina, 1968
By Cassina, Gianfranco Frattini
Located in Roma, IT
designed by Gianfranco Frattini in Italy in 1968 and produced by Cassina.
This coffee table is a unique
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Steel, Chrome
H 12.6 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
Cassina Style Italian Barrel Back Chairs in Ultrasuede
By Cassina
Located in New London, CT
Rare 1980s era dining chairs that were taken out of an Italian graduate school. Covered in a grey ultrasuede over a hard plastic with castors.
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Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chair
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Iconic Barrel Chair designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 for the Herbert Johnson residence
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20th Century American Armchairs
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Cherry
Frank Lloyd Wright Dining Table and Chairs
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Frank Lloyd wright dining table model 605 "Allen" and eight "barrel" dining chairs, design 1917
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Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
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Cherry
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Cassina Barrel For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal cassina barrel for your home. A cassina barrel — often made from wood, cherry and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage cassina barrel you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer cassina barrel, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A cassina barrel made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one cassina barrel that is appealing in its simplicity, but Frank Lloyd Wright and Cassina produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Cassina Barrel?
Prices for a cassina barrel start at $1,576 and top out at $30,898 with the average selling for $4,900.
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.
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