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Ships Spyglass with Leather Covered Barrel
Ships Spyglass with Leather Covered Barrel

Ships Spyglass with Leather Covered Barrel

Located in Norwell, MA

Three draw spyglass with stitched leather cover. Old lacquer finish. End cap. Sliding eyepiece cover. 9 3/4" H (closed). 29" H (open). 1 3/4" Diameter. 2 lbs.

Category

Vintage 1980s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Make do Stool
Make do Stool

Make do Stool

Located in Seattle, WA

Muslin covered barrel trimmed in tape measure. Great little Folk Art piece that was used as giant pincushion and stool for home seamstress.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Outsider and Self Taught Art

Materials

Wood, Fabric

U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box
U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box

U.S. Navy Quartermaster Telescope in Box

Located in Norwell, MA

With geared turning focus. Leather covered barrel. No makers name present. Old owners tag A.N.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Leather

1960s Lucille de Paris Lady-Like Blonde Belly-Cut Alligator Handbag w Handle
1960s Lucille de Paris Lady-Like Blonde Belly-Cut Alligator Handbag w Handle

1960s Lucille de Paris Lady-Like Blonde Belly-Cut Alligator Handbag w Handle

By Lucille de Paris

Located in Gresham, OR

Front pull tab, brass hardware and an alligator covered barrel clasp. Interior is lined in a beautiful apricot color leather.

Category

1960s American Top Handle Bags

Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Biscuit Barrel or Covered Jar
Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Biscuit Barrel or Covered Jar

Antique English Crystal & Sterling Silver Biscuit Barrel or Covered Jar

By James Deakin & Sons

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique biscuit barrel or covered jar was made by the well known English silversmith James Deakin & Sons in approximately 1920 and done in a period Art Deco style.

Category

Early 20th Century English Art Deco Jars

Materials

Crystal, Sterling Silver

Chinese Spinach Jade Finely Executed Covered Vase in Roped Barrel Form
Chinese Spinach Jade Finely Executed Covered Vase in Roped Barrel Form

Chinese Spinach Jade Finely Executed Covered Vase in Roped Barrel Form

Located in Sarasota, FL

Chinese mid-century finely carved spinach jade covered vase. Executed in a form of a barrel secured by the ropes.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Archaistic Vases

Materials

Jade

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908
Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908

Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908

Located in Toronto, ON

Pair Antique novelty Silver Casters in the form of Barrels Birmingham 1908 Levi and Salaman. Realistically styled with panel and ribbed bodies and handles to the barrels and pierced ...

Category

Antique Early 1900s English Models and Miniatures

Materials

Silver

Set of 4 A. Rizzatto Chrome & Black Leather Chairs for Lo Studio
Set of 4 A. Rizzatto Chrome & Black Leather Chairs for Lo Studio

Set of 4 A. Rizzatto Chrome & Black Leather Chairs for Lo Studio

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Thick black saddle leather covers both the structured barrel back, split at center into two panels, and the flat seat.

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Table Parlor Kaleidoscope by C.G. Bush & Co., 1875
Table Parlor Kaleidoscope by C.G. Bush & Co., 1875

Table Parlor Kaleidoscope by C.G. Bush & Co., 1875

Located in San Francisco, CA

A scarce American kaleidoscope made and signed by Charles Bush consisting of a tubular barrel covered with pebbled paper with a cylindrical eye piece and a brass mounted chamber on t...

Category

Antique 1870s American Victorian Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Metal Container from Pacific Rim
Metal Container from Pacific Rim

Metal Container from Pacific Rim

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An ovoid, barrel shaped covered metal container with decorative brass overlays conveying an Asian sensibility.

Category

20th Century Oceanic Umbrella Stands

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900
Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Antique Officer of the Watch Telescope, English, Ross of London, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Superb Victorian Officer of the Watch telescope, circa 1900 Signed to the draw tube for Ross of London, renowned optical makers Polished brass barrels with a light silver tonality, p...

Category

Early 20th Century British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan
Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

The censer, called a koro in Japan, of generous barrel form, and set on a recessed foot raised on three short feet and surmounted by a pierced repousse sliver cover.

Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Silver

German Kabirski Carisa 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Ruby
German Kabirski Carisa 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Ruby

German Kabirski Carisa 14K Gold Plated Silver Ring with Raw Ruby

By German Kabirski

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Carisa is a handmade barrel ring covered with raw Ruby pieces set directly into the metal.

Category

2010s Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Ruby, 14k Gold, Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940
Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940

Telescope with original leather case from World War II, English circa 1940

Located in Central England, GB

The telescope is finished with a tactile and finely stitched tan leather cover. The front of the barrel slides forward and forms a sunshade to protect against glare.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan "Classic Club Chair" Channel Back Swivel Chairs, 1990s
Vladimir Kagan "Classic Club Chair" Channel Back Swivel Chairs, 1990s

Vladimir Kagan "Classic Club Chair" Channel Back Swivel Chairs, 1990s

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Dallas, TX

Each professionally custom upholstered swivel chair, barrel back style, covered in an cream colored fabric.

Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

This fine instrument has a brass barrel covered in blue leather that really sets it off.

Category

Vintage 1930s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Metal Container from Pacific Rim
Metal Container from Pacific Rim

Metal Container from Pacific Rim

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An ovoid, barrel shaped covered metal container, umbrella stand, or end table with decorative brass overlays.

Category

Vintage 1980s Asian Vases

Materials

Metal, Brass

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood
French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

French Antique Petite Draw Telescope in Brass and Wood

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

Petite in size, its main barrel is covered with wonderful dark, veneer fruit wood, while the fixings and sliding drawer are gleaming brass.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Designed Walnut Stained Oak & White Buttoned Leather Club Chair
Art Deco Designed Walnut Stained Oak & White Buttoned Leather Club Chair

Art Deco Designed Walnut Stained Oak & White Buttoned Leather Club Chair

Located in Reading, Berkshire

Walnut Stained Oak & White Buttoned Leather Mimi Armchair Model 2637 by Global Views A Horseshoe-Shaped Seat Upholstered in White Buttoned Leather, Raised on a Walnut Stained T...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Oak

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Blue Barrel Cover
Blue Barrel Cover

Blue Barrel Cover

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H 23 in W 18 in D 6 in

Blue Barrel Cover

Located in North Egremont, MA

A 19th century barrel cover with stunning blue paint. Beautiful and warm wear to handle, professionally mounted, cover is 18 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches deep.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Primitives

Materials

Pine

A  Wine Barrel Cover with Bacchus in a Chariot

A Wine Barrel Cover with Bacchus in a Chariot

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Bacchus, God of Wine, riding in a chariot drawn by horses amidst clouds over grapevines
carved in relief and painted

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Objects

Materials

Oak

Valentino Dead stock Black Satin Evening Jacket & Skirt Suit w stacked sequins
Valentino Dead stock Black Satin Evening Jacket & Skirt Suit w stacked sequins

Valentino Dead stock Black Satin Evening Jacket & Skirt Suit w stacked sequins

By Valentino

Located in Portland, OR

We love that the shoulders and neckline are beautifylly embellished with layered flower shaped sequins and silk thread covered barrel shaped beads. The pencil skirt has layered ruff...

Category

Early 2000s European Skirt Suits

A Wedgwood Pearlware Trompe L’Oeil Oyster Barrel
A Wedgwood Pearlware Trompe L’Oeil Oyster Barrel

A Wedgwood Pearlware Trompe L’Oeil Oyster Barrel

Located in London, GB

A Wedgwood Pearlware Trompe L’Oeil Oyster Barrel, Cover and Stand, the stand and barrel painted as faux bois with darker iron banding to the barrel, the edge of the stand and the cov...

Category

Antique 19th Century English Tableware

Materials

Pearlware

A fine first period Dr. Wall Worcester Teapot and cover
A fine first period Dr. Wall Worcester Teapot and cover

A fine first period Dr. Wall Worcester Teapot and cover

Located in London, GB

Wall Worcester Teapot and cover, of ribbed barrel shape with looped and kicked handle, the flattened cover with follower finial, painted, on both sides, in very vivid tones with fanc...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period
Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period

Large Japanese Bronze Incense Burner, Japan Meiji Period

Located in Saverne, Grand Est

Two other Fô lions serve as a catch on the cover. The bottom of the barrel is marked with a partially visible hollow seal.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Hèrmes Frontaux et Cocardes Limited edition silk dress, circa 1968
Hèrmes Frontaux et Cocardes Limited edition silk dress, circa 1968

Hèrmes Frontaux et Cocardes Limited edition silk dress, circa 1968

By Hermès

Located in London, GB

It features long sleeves with three silk covered buttons on each barrel cuffs. Fastening with a metal zip down to the lower part of the back, this dress has a round neckline, is ful...

Category

1960s French Mini Dress

Four Thousand Year Old Agate and Carnelian Beads with 22k Gold Caps and Spacers
Four Thousand Year Old Agate and Carnelian Beads with 22k Gold Caps and Spacers

Four Thousand Year Old Agate and Carnelian Beads with 22k Gold Caps and Spacers

Located in Bloomington, IN

A gold tube has been inserted in the perforation to compensate for a chip at the drill hole. The previous barrel bead had also sustained some end damage which the gold end cap covers.

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Artist Beaded Necklaces

Materials

Agate, Carnelian, 22k Gold

Pair of Swedish Tole Peinte Covered Barrels
Pair of Swedish Tole Peinte Covered Barrels

Pair of Swedish Tole Peinte Covered Barrels

Located in Essex, MA

Each blue painted with floral finials and domed covers with gilt painted leaves, body with oval painted panel with bird, lion head handles, brass feet.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Swedish Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Other

Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover
Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover

Telescope with Four Draws and Leather Cover

Located in Norwell, MA

Sea captain's telescope with polished brass and leather covered barrel. Works well. Unsigned. Dimensions; 38"L (open), 11"L (closed), 2 lbs.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille
Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille

Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille

Located in Norwell, MA

Fils, Marseille". Leather covered barrel. Nice old maritime relic. 3 lbs. 32"W.

Category

Vintage 1940s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Pair of Gentleman's Yachting Binoculars
Early 20th Century Pair of Gentleman's Yachting Binoculars

Early 20th Century Pair of Gentleman's Yachting Binoculars

Located in Norwell, MA

Pair of early twentieth century Gentleman's Yachting binoculars. Leather covered barrels, knurled focal knob operates well.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

60s Extravagant Ostrich Collar
60s Extravagant Ostrich Collar

60s Extravagant Ostrich Collar

Located in Gresham, OR

Satin lined with braid details and crochet covered barrel snap.

Category

1960s American Scarves

Possini Silver and Crystal Chandelier
Possini Silver and Crystal Chandelier

Possini Silver and Crystal Chandelier

Located in Astoria, NY

Possini silver and crystal chandelier or semi flush pendant, the central mount supporting a silver fabric-covered barrel frame with three tiers of pendant crystals.

Category

20th Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Crystal, Metal

Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830
Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830

Antique, Telescope, Dolland, Three Draw, Terrestrial, Astronomical Circa 1830

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A triple draw telescope featuring a 30mm achromatic objective glass The optics present a clear, sharp and crisp image The leather covered barrel and stitching in good order Lens cov...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Majolica Dog in Barrel Tobacco Jar and Cover
Majolica Dog in Barrel Tobacco Jar and Cover

Majolica Dog in Barrel Tobacco Jar and Cover

By Joseph Holdcroft

Located in Chelmsford, Essex

Majolica tobacco jar and cover which features a dog in a barrel. Turquoise ground version.

Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Pottery

Materials

Majolica

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A fine example of a navigational telescope by renowned maker Dollond A single draw scope featuring a 43mm achromatic objective glass The optics present a clear, sharp and crisp ima...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850
Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

Antique Telescope, Dollond 'Day or Night' Terrestrial, Astronomical, circa 1850

By Dollond, London

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

A fine example of a navigational telescope by renowned maker Dollond A single draw scope featuring a 43mm achromatic objective glass The optics present a clear, sharp and crisp ima...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chinese Rice Barrels
Pair of Chinese Rice Barrels

Pair of Chinese Rice Barrels

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H 18.5 in W 13 in D 13 in

Pair of Chinese Rice Barrels

Located in San Francisco, CA

A fanciful pair of Chinese faux bois painted octagonal covered rice barrels adorned with reserves of tranquil landscapes and birds

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Urns

Materials

Elm

19th c. Swedish barrel back chairs
19th c. Swedish barrel back chairs

19th c. Swedish barrel back chairs

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H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 24 in

19th c. Swedish barrel back chairs

Located in Round Top, TX

Very pretty barrel back chairs covered in antique linen. They have been scraped and still have hints of gold highlights on the leaf motif design.

Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Pine

19th Century Folk Art Drinking Barrel
19th Century Folk Art Drinking Barrel

19th Century Folk Art Drinking Barrel

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H 8 in W 10 in D 6 in

19th Century Folk Art Drinking Barrel

Located in London, GB

19th Century Folk Art drinking barrel Covered in wonderfully naïve hand painted detail, including what resembles two well-dressed French soldiers toasting a drink to one another.

Category

Antique 1880s French Folk Art Nautical Objects

Materials

Wood

Leather Covered Brass Yachting Binoculars
Leather Covered Brass Yachting Binoculars

Leather Covered Brass Yachting Binoculars

Located in Norwell, MA

Early twentieth century yachting binoculars with fine brown leather covers on the barrels and sunshades. Knurled focal knob operates well.

Category

Vintage 1920s French Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Biscuit Barrel, Antique Victorian
Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Biscuit Barrel, Antique Victorian

Sterling Silver and Cut Glass Biscuit Barrel, Antique Victorian

By Martin, Hall & Co. Ltd.

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

This antique biscuit barrel retains the original push fit hallmarked circular cover embellished with engraved decoration replicating the details of the barrel's staves.

Category

Antique 1860s English Victorian Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Exceptional and Unique Leather Barrel by Louis Vuitton for Veuve Clicquot
Exceptional and Unique Leather Barrel by Louis Vuitton for Veuve Clicquot

Exceptional and Unique Leather Barrel by Louis Vuitton for Veuve Clicquot

By Louis Vuitton

Located in LEGNY, FR

Opt for a more original and completely unique piece from the luxury brand : Louis Vuitton, a wine wooden barrel entirely wrapped in leather! This authentic wooden barrel has been cov...

Category

1990s French Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

16 carat Diamond "Barrel" Style Bracelet set in 18 karat yellow gold
16 carat Diamond "Barrel" Style Bracelet set in 18 karat yellow gold

16 carat Diamond "Barrel" Style Bracelet set in 18 karat yellow gold

Located in Palm Desert, CA

18 karat yellow gold with interlocking 'barrels' covered with 324 round brilliant cut diamonds with a total weight of 16 carats. 7.75" bracelet.

Category

Late 20th Century Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, 18k Gold

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

This fine instrument has a two draw barrel that is covered in brown leather. The carefully stitched cover is recent.

Category

Vintage 1920s European Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Pair Of Treen Containers with Lids
Pair Of Treen Containers with Lids

Pair Of Treen Containers with Lids

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H 11 in W 5 in D 5.25 in

Pair Of Treen Containers with Lids

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusual pair of treen barrel-form covered containers with later hanging supports.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Fruitwood, Walnut

Pair of Chrome Backed Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Pair of Chrome Backed Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman

Pair of Chrome Backed Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of swiveling and rocking lounge chairs with barrel backs covered in polished chrome designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, American 1970's

Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

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Covered Barrel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic covered barrel available at 1stDibs. A covered barrel — often made from metal, wood and brass — can elevate any home. Find 583 options for an antique or vintage covered barrel now, or shop our selection of 21 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer covered barrel, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each covered barrel bearing mid-century modern, Victorian or Georgian hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Dollond, London and Noemi Saga Atelier each produced at least one beautiful covered barrel that is worth considering.

How Much is a Covered Barrel?

The average selling price for a covered barrel at 1stDibs is $2,201, while they’re typically $62 on the low end and $197,186 for the highest priced.