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Pair of Danish Modern Barrel Back Chairs
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Navy blue wool upholstery midcentury Danish modern pair of barrel chairs.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier / Denmark
By Sibast, George Tanier
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair cLASSIC Danish Spindle Barrel Back Arm Chairs by George Tanier
for Sibast , Made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Birch
H 29 in W 19 in D 17.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen barrel back club chair
Offered is a vintage mid-century
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid-century Danish modern barrel back club chair
Offered is a vintage mid-century Danish modern
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs
Offered is a pair of vintage Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair
Located in Charleston, SC
A fantastic pair of Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs.
Pair vintage vinyl purple
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
RARE ARNE HOVMAND-OLSEN barrel back chair teak / wicker, MODEL 171..Stunning design, Amazing patina
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Teak
1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Finn Andersen, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Extremely comfortable and wider than most Danish lounge chairs. These heirloom quality pieces are
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Set of 4 Barrel Back Bent Wood Dining Lounge Chairs New Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans Werner style newly upholstered lounge chairs. Tapered legs
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1950's Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Walnut Upholstered Barrel Arm Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of vintage danish barrel back armchairs, dating to the mid 1950's. I
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 18.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Walnut Base
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs
Offered is a pair of vintage Mid
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 25.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
New Blue Wool Upholstery Teak Frames Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern barrel backs new wool upholstery lounge chairs in style of Finn Juhl.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair, Vintage Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1940
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather barrel back arm chairs with contrasting black hard wood legs.
Upholstered club
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chesterfield Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of New Blue Upholstery Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern Arm Lounge Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner, Dux of Sweden
Located in Rockaway, NJ
around back connected arms similar to barrel back design.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
Pair, Mid Century Brown Leather Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Denmark circa 1960-70
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, brown leather barrel back arm chairs with hard wood legs.
Upholstered club chairs in button
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.5 in W 33.25 in D 30 in
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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, Dunes Leather Camel
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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, Natural Light Oak, White Leather
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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, Natural Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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
Velvet, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.11
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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, Dark Smoked Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
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, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
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
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
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, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
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, Light Smoked Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
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, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
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, Dark Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in stark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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
Velvet, Oak
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
iconic Hippo Chair. The
chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting
the seat and back
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The
chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting
the seat and back which in stark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in stark
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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
H 41.93 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chairs x 4
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
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
Oak, Wool
H 41.93 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Contemporary Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Velvet, Olive
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chairs x 4
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé Col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO 4 Chairs
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Hippo Lounge Outdoor Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge Chair is influenced by the Hippopotamus mammal drawing upon its barrel-shaped torsos. The
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hippo Lounge Outdoor Chair by NORR11
Located in Geneve, CH
Lounge Chair is influenced by the Hippopotamus mammal drawing upon its barrel-shaped torsos. The
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
'Hippo' Upholstered Lounge Chair by Norr11, Zero, Black
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
upholstered like the seat and the back giving the chair a warm expression with
strong lines. Seat: Plywood
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Hallingdal
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
. The Hippo Chair stands on two sturdy legs and a wooden profile connecting the seat and back which in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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Danish Barrel Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Danish barrel back chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Danish barrel back chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Danish barrel back chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each Danish barrel back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish barrel back chair over the years, but those crafted by Selig, Finn Anderson and H. Brockmann-Petersen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Danish Barrel Back Chair?
The average selling price for a Danish barrel back chair at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $595 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
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 Danish Barrel Back Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster 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.
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