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Pair of Vintage Mid Century Designer Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of vintage barrel back lounge chairs. Stamped on underside. very well crafted. In the manner
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Studio Simon Oil Barrel Chair
By Studio Simon
Located in Dronten, NL
country's leading designers and architects: "fathers of the country", as he jokingly refers to them
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Studio Simon Oil Barrel Chair
Studio Simon Oil Barrel Chair
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Ward Bennett Monochrome Barrel Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Oakland, CA
Barrel chairs for Brickel Associates. The ash frames were repainted in enamel and reupholstered in red
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Enamel

Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of very unusual swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960s. One of the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Barrel Chair In The Manner Of Milo Baughman
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: USA Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1968 Materials: Suede, Chrome Measurements
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1980s Milo Baughman Pleaded Gray Barrel Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, swivel chair you could hope to find. This is
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Vintage Chrome "Barrel" Lounge Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage chrome “Barrel” lounge chairs attributed to Milo Baughman, circa 1970s. These
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

1990s Weiman Asymmetrical Channeled Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Weiman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody, 1950s
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Westport, CT
Pair of lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, all
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of Metropolitan Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Metropolitan, Jules Heumann
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Metropolitan wide seat barrel back lounge chairs designed by Jules Heumann. These
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Baughman Chinoiserie, a Pair
By Milo Baughman, Phillip Enfield, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Forest Grove, PA
A gorgeous pair of mid century swivel lounge chairs in the original chinoiserie silk blend fabric
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

Nice Pair of Milo Baughman Style Chrome Base Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Nice pair of Milo Baughman style wide barrel back chrome base chairs. These will need reupholstery
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Swivel Barrel Chair from American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner. Upholstered in an Italian
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21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Stylish Pair Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Gorgeous pair of Lawrence Peabody barrel back tub chairs by Selig. Both chairs will need to be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Model #100A Barrel Lounge Chair in Velvet, c. 1973, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare collectors piece is the Vladimir Kagan model #100-A 'Barrel Lounge Chair' on ball casters
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

20th Century White American Walnut Single Barrel Club Chair by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American single low back Barrel club, lounge chair made of hand
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Upholstery, Bouclé

1970s Mid Century Sculptural Curved Barrel Tweed Wood Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, rare chairs you could hope to find
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fabulous Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Rocker Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel rocker lounge chairs. This pair will need
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pasadena, TX
others. Vintage Mid-Century barrel swivel lounge chair by Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Marked
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

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
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Stunning Pair Milo Baughman style Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Milo Baughman style chrome tub chairs. The faux blue leather will need to be
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
barrel swivel chairs are the epitome of mid-century modern magnificence and are sure to make a
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Butcher Block Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual and rare pair of Milo Baughman style butcher block barrel back swivel chairs. This is the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

1970s Groovy Colorful Mid Century Jack Larsen Barrel Tufted Chairs, Set of 2
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning chairs you could hope to find. This is an
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chrome Flat Bar Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Milo Baughman chairs. Perfect for the designer who want to reupholster.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Restored Rattan Barrel Back Dining Chair Armchair W/ Skeleton Arms - Pair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pair of restored rattan barrel back dining armchairs with skeleton arms and leather wrappings
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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rattan

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
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1990s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Two '2' Low Profile Barrel Chairs After Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1960's
By Edward Wormley
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! This set of arm chairs, after Edward Wormley for Dunbar, is as stylish as they
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

RESTORED ANTIQUE CIRCA 1880 BERGERE & BROWN LEATHER BARREL BACK CAPTAiNS CHAIR
Located in GB
1880 Barrell back Bergere and hand dyed brown leather office chair with original wrought iron swivel
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Antique 1880s English High Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Rattan Barrel Back Armchair with Skeleton Arms
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Single strand rattan barrel back armchair with skeleton arms. Restored to new for you. All rattan
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored Rattan Barrel Armchair w/ Skeleton Arms, Set of 5
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of 5 Mid-Century two-strand rattan barrel back armchairs/dining chairs with skeleton arms and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pair of Black Costes Chairs by Philippe Starck
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of sleek, Costes chairs by French designer and architect Philippe Starck for Driade
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Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wooden frame and
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair, thanks to its wooden frame and
Category

2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wool

Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
H 22.45 in W 25.99 in D 24.81 in
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
armchair that defies all categorizations, being also describable as a Bergère, as well as a barrel chair
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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
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chair in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair was created by the French designer couple Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The three flat legs are
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Table and 8 Chairs by F. Lloyd Wright for Cassina, 1980s
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Vicenza, VI
"Coonley 1" characterized by a square shape and six chairs model "Barrel" distinguished instead by a
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Vintage 1980s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cherry

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair was created by the French designer couple Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The three flat legs are
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair was created by the French designer couple Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet. The three flat legs are
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Pierre Guariche Yellow Fiberglass Side Chairs by Steiner - France 1950's
By Siege Steiner, Pierre Guariche
Located in New York, NY
" chaped chairs are iconic Guariche pieces and epitomize his series of compact barrel shaped chairs to
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hippo Lounge Outdoor Chair by NORR11
Hippo Lounge Outdoor Chair by NORR11
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 32.88 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
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hippo Lounge Outdoor Chair by NORR11
Hippo Lounge Outdoor Chair by NORR11
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 32.88 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a unique pair of postmodern accent chairs designed by Milo Baughman. He was a pioneer in
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1968 Finn Andersen for Selig Boucle Chairs - Pair
By Finn Andersen, Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back lounge chairs designed by Finn Andersen for Selig
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Chairs Restored in Mohair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Inviting pair of matching Tear Drop swivel-tilt chairs by American modernist Milo Baughman and
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Vladimir Kaganesque Navy Blue Lounge Chairs by Weiman
By Weiman
Located in Dallas, TX
These navy-blue chairs inspired by the iconic designer Vladimir Kagan, are bold and eye-catching
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle
Located in Stamford, CT
Barrel / swivel / lounge chairs newly upholstered in a white faux fur. Nautilus style opposing organic
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Hollywood Regency Club Chairs from the Viceroy Miami
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Classic Hollywood Regency club chairs selected by Interior Designer Kelly Wearstler for her project
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
classic tub chairs are a timeless design and remains as relevant as ever. Features a barrel back design
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Two Milo Baughman Swivel Base Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Timeless style and exceptional tailoring distinguish this beautiful pair of swivel chairs model
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
. Superior quality and construction, each chair boasts a barrel-back silhouette that curves around into
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Sculptural Walnut Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut lounge chairs. Wonderful large-scale barrel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

1996 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Giant Tub Chair with Ottoman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Farmington Hills, MI
designer Milo Baughman in 1965 for Thayer Coggin, this swivel chair has become a midcentury modern classic
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Feathers

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of swiveling lounge chairs Model 303A by Harvey Probber is Mid Century Modern royalty
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Blue ‘Dilly Dally’ Chair by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau, Italy 1968
By Luigi Massoni, Poltrona Frau
Located in Chicago, IL
An Italian ‘Dilly Dally’ chair designed by Luigi Massoni for Poltrona Frau in 1968. This chair is
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer, Leather

Husk Privacy Chair in Ash with a Winter Wheat Finish by Laura Mays for Wooda
By Laura Mays, Wooda
Located in Omro, WI
The Husk chair by Laura Mays for Wooda is derived from the 'wing chair' or 'Porters chair', which
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Ash, Upholstery

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There is a range of designer barrel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique designer barrel chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and metal. Find 238 antique and vintage designer barrel chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 22 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Designer barrel chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. mid-century modern, Regency and modern designer barrel chairs are consistently popular styles. Many designer barrel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but William Tillman, Milo Baughman and Vladimir Kagan produced popular designer barrel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Designer Barrel Chairs?

Prices for designer barrel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, designer barrel chairs begin at $495 and can go as high as $41,000, while the average can fetch as much as $5,800.
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  • 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.
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    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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Who the most famous chair designer is may refer to many different people. Arne Jacobsen, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Lilly Reich, Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Philippe Starck, Hans Wegner, Verner Panton and Le Corbusier have all designed iconic chairs over time. Shop a selection of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    George Nelson designed the coconut chair in 1956. Herman Miller continues to produce the curvy accent chair based on his original design. On 1stDibs, you can shop a collection of coconut chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Finnish architect and designer Alvar Aalto designed the Paimio chair for a tuberculosis sanatorium in the town of Paimio, Finland. The bent plywood chair debuted in the early 1930s. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a range of Alvar Aalto chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Surrealist designer and artist Pedro Friedeberg designed the Hand chair. He unveiled the piece in 1962 when he was only 24 years old. Many designers and furniture companies have created similar pieces since. Find a collection of Hand chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eileen Gray designed the Transat chair in 1922. Its name comes from the luxury ocean liners that took passengers on transatlantic voyages during the early 20th century. Gray became inspired to create the chair after sitting in deck chairs on one such ship. Shop a range of Transat chairs on 1stDibs.
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    Antonio Bonet, Juan Kurchan and Jorge Ferrari-Hardoy designed the Butterfly chair. The trio met while working in Le Corbusier's studio and then moved to Argentina, where they founded the Grupo Austral. In 1938, they unveiled their now iconic chair, which was inspired by a previous work called Tripolona, which they designed using inspiration from folding, collapsible chairs used by the British military. Shop a collection of Butterfly chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There are two designers known for producing a Z-Chair. Poul Jensen unveiled his design in 1957. It features a zigzagging teak wood frame and boxy seat and back cushions. In 2011, Sawaya & Moroni introduced a sharply angled, polished stainless steel Z-Chair designed by architect Zaha Hadid. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
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    Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Charles-Édouard Jeanneret, the venerated Swiss-born architect-designer known as Le Corbusier, and collaborators Pierre Jeanneret (Le Corbusier’s cousin) and Charlotte Perriand designed the LC1 chair in the late 1920s. Its unique design allows the backrest to move as you shift positions, allowing the chair to deliver optimal support. The LC1 was part of a series that saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. Find a range of Le Corbusier chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier chairs.
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    Charles and Ray Eames designed the LCW lounge chair in 1945. Its design includes five pieces of molded plywood. Herman Miller continues to produce the iconic furnishing to this day. You can find a range of LCW chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Although many people have designed airport chairs, Charles and Ray Eames are best known for creating seating for airports. The ones they produced for Chicago O'Hare International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, in 1962 are especially famous. On 1st 1stDibs, shop a variety of airport chairs.
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    Ludwig Mies van der Rohe designed the MR chair in 1927. The tubular steel frame and woven seat reflect the International Style that the German architect helped establish. Today, Knoll furniture manufactures the armchair. Shop a variety of MR chairs on 1stDibs.
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    The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Le Corbusier designed a number of armchairs that people refer to as the Corbusier chair. His designs are spare, minimal and efficient but at the same time offer supreme comfort. Collaborating with his cousin, Pierre Jeanneret, and trailblazing designer Charlotte Perriand, he devised such iconic pieces as the LC2 Petit Confort armchair and the LC4 chaise longue. Each couples a tubular chrome frame with soft, supple leather upholstery, lending an organic warmth to an industrially made piece of furniture. Find a variety of Le Corbusier chairs on 1stDibs.