$2,495 / set
Gustavian Style Barrel Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Gustavian style Barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White" seating is covered in muslin.
Wood
$14,000 / set
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Style Fruitwood Barrel-Back Chairs
By Fortuny
Located in Rio Vista, CA
An elegant pair of weathered country Swedish Gustavian style barrel-back side or desk chairs, each featuring a gracefully curved wraparound back that flows into low open arms above a...
Brass
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Located in San Angelo, TX
*We currently have two pairs of Gustavian Barrel Back chairs in stock with a pair of lion head barrel backs in stock if one wanted a set of 6 for a dining room table.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Rare 19th century late Gustavian barrel back chair in it's original condition with lion paw back feet and lion heads, attributed to master chair maker Carl Christoffer Gjorwell (1766...
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of Swedish barrel backs, Gustavian period, circa 1800. Recently upholstered in Holland & Sherry Dark Green Velvet.
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs 4
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 4 Swedish Gustavian Barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White". seating covered in Muslin.
Wood
Two Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of two rare Swedish Gustavian barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
Birch
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chair 100% Original
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chair in 100% Original condition.
Wood
Gustavian Style Barrel Chair
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Gustavian style barrel chair. It’s been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
Wood
Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair 18th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs with hand carved black detailing and new upholstery
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Swedish Gustavian Style Barrel Chairs Set Of 4
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a Rare and unique set of 4 Swedish Gustavian style Barrel chairs. they have been restored and repainted with Milk Paints "Oyster White".
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Gustavian Washed Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Vintage Gustavian Washed Barrel Chairs - Elevate your decor with these exquisite barrel chairs boasting Gustavian charm.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel-Back Chairs, early 19th Century
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Pair of Swedish Gustavian barrel-back chairs, c. 1800, having floral and foliate detail hand carved frames, seat rails, and in pale, possibly original paint with fine hand carved det...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Lion Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
These 18th-century Swedish pair of barrel back lion chairs represent a blend of artistic elegance, functional design, and exceptional craftsmanship. These pieces are significant for ...
Canvas, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Pair of 19th century Gustavian barrel back chairs with lion's head at ends.
Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Pair of Antique Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A refined pair of Gustavian barrel back chairs, showcasing gently curved backs, fluted legs, and simple carved details, upholstered in soft, neutral fabric—exemplifying the clean lin...
Upholstery, Wood
19th c. Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchair
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish antique armchair from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810.
Linen, Wood, Paint
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H 31.88 in W 24.82 in D 24.82 in
Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair, Hand-Carved Wood, Linen, Sweden, 1810
Located in Wichita, KS
A Swedish antique armchairs from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810.
Linen, Wood, Paint
19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish antique armchairs from the Gustavian period, circa 1810. These stunning chairs have shaped barrel backs.
Linen, Wood, Paint
2 Swedish Barrel Chairs 100% Original paint
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is an unusual set of 2 Swedish Barrel Chairs 100% Original paint, they have been restored and New seating installed. seating covered in Muslin.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant pair of 19th century Gustavian barrel back armchairs with detailed lions' head carvings on arms, saber legs, scraped to original patina with European Burlap.
Fabric, Paint, Wood
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H 33 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
19th c. Pair of Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Armchairs with Lion Heads
Located in Wichita, KS
A pair of Swedish antique barrel back armchairs in the Gustavian style, circa 1880.
Linen, Wood, Paint
Late Gustavian Barrel Back Chair
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Beautiful Late Gustavian Barrel Back Chair with great carvings. Depth of seat is 18.5"
Wood, Paint
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H 36 in W 27 in D 29 in
Pair of Directoire Style Barrel Back Chairs in the Manner of Nierman Weeks, 1970
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful large-scale pair of Gustavian painted Barrel back chairs. This stunning pair of Klismos Style armchairs have a pleasing distressed finish with a Directoire decorative arm.
Upholstery, Wood
Pair, Gustavian Barrel Back Arm Chairs, Sweden, circa 1910
Located in Round Top, TX
Pair, attractive Swedish country Gustavian white painted barrel back arm chairs. Carved floral details along top and skirt, resting on curved cabriolet feet which combine to create ...
Linen, Wood, Paint
Pair of Period Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Stockholm 1820's
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Very charming pair of early 19th C. Gustavian barrel back chairs. Partly retained original paint.
Wood
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H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Swedish Biedermeier Gustavian Barrel Back Armchairs Pair Early 1900s Tube Chair
Located in Lewes, England
This is a rare pair of original Swedish Gustavian Biedermeier Barrel Back armchairs with golden birch veneers and inlaid marquetry in a rich honey color French polish finish and with...
Birch
Pair of Swedish Late Gustavian / Neoclassical Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of barrel back chairs in ALL original. Stripped to their original paint. Curved backs with leaf tip carvings symmetrical to the carvings on the frieze. Turned foot cross conne...
Wood
Pair of French Directoire Style Barrel Back Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful large-scale pair of Gustavian painted barrel back chairs in the manner of Nierman Weeks.
Upholstery, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Swedish Gustavian Barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White".
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Chairs
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a set of 2 Swedish Gustavian barrel chairs. They have been restored and repainted with milk paints "Oyster White" the seating has also been rebuilt and covered in Muslin.
Birch
Antique Swedish Gustavian Upholstered Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish gustavian barrel back chairs in a set of two. The chairs are a true pair and manufactured during the early 1800s, around 1820.
Pine
Antique Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Beautifully proportioned and in wonderful condition, this pair of Gustavian barrel back chairs are as comfortable as they are good looking.
Upholstery, Wood
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Style Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Barrel back chairs in Gustavian Style. The chairs are made in Sweden circa 1860.
Pine
19th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
A pair of rare Swedish barrel back chairs from the late 1800s. The armrests are decorated with charming lion heads with all the details still remaining. Manufactured in a good size ...
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in San Angelo, TX
A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th Century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that have been dry scrapped and touch up with new paint and are newly upholstered in li...
Linen, Wood, Paint
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H 31.11 in W 23.63 in D 23.23 in
Pair of 18th Century Late Gustavian Swedish Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in Kramfors, SE
Pair of late Gustavian barrel back armchairs. The chairs were manufactured in Sweden sometime around the year 1800.
Pine
19th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Located in Allerum, SE
An elegant pair of 19th-century Gustavian barrel back chairs with sabre legs in original color.
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Armchairs
Located in Chireno, TX
Pair of early 19th century Gustavian style barrel-back tub chairs from Sweden, in an attractive, scraped-back old paint finish and newly upholstered in linen.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chair
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish Gustavian barrel back chair, upholstered with Llelievre silk.
Pine
Gustavian Barrel Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning Swedish Gustavian barrel back chair. All four sabered legs, upholstered in an antique linen.
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chair
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A rare 18th century Gustavian period barrel back chair in original paint.
Wood
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Very sophisticated single Swedish Barrel back chair from the Gustavian period, upholstered in Maharam mohair.
Swedish Gustavian Painted Barrel Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome Swedish Gustavian painted barrel back chair with saber legs.Upholstered in antique linen.
pair of Swedish Gustavian barrel back chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Gustavian Barrel Back chairs, period c. 1790 Nice carving and form, all four legs sabered
Swedish Barrel Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Single Swedish barrel back chair, Gustavian period, original painted finish.
Swedish Barrel Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
This is a Swedish Gustavian chair in a scraped paint finish. Unusual hoofed foot, upholstered in antique linen.
Pair of Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Armchairs
Located in San Marino, CA
A light colored painted pair of Swedish Gustavian barrel back armchairs, circa 1810.
Swedish Barrel Back Chair
By Anders Hellman
Located in Salisbury, GB
A superb Swedish period gustavian barrel back chair by Anders Hellman (1793-1825) in pale original paint with fine hand carved details and lions head decoration - elegant rear splaye...
Linen, Wood
Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Bergere
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome and comfortable painted Swedish armchair. Dry scraped to original cream colored paint.Beautifully carved.
Set of 4 Swedish Gustavian Saber Legged Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Exuberant set of 4 Swedish saber legged, barrel back chairs. Scraped to their original paint. Attributed to Ephraim Stahl. In found condition. Unusually large with very exagerated sa...
Pair of 19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Encinitas, CA
Pair of 19th century Swedish Barrel back chairs fully restored. Lovely cream white color, upholstered in antique Swedish Hemp.
Pair of Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of side chairs, Sweden circa 1880, with rounded form and saber legs. Newly upholstered in a textured cotton blend with double self-welt. http://www.cupboardsandroses.com/item...
Wood
Pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Handsome pair of Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back chairs. Saber legs on front and back.
Paint
Set of Four Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning set of 4 Gustavian Barrel back chairs in original paint. Upholstered in an antique linen.
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H 29 in W 25 in D 25 in
Vintage Swedish Barrel Back Chair with a Velvet Kravet Couture Animal Print
Located in Dallas, TX
A stunning vintage Swedish barrel back chair freshly dressed in a beautiful velvet animal print from Kravet Couture. A true conversation piece that is at home in the library, lounge ...
Wood
Stockholm, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STOCKHOLM, This Gustavian style armchair is inspired by one of the finest ...
Beech
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
$3,534Sale Price|24% Off
H 32.49 in W 34.45 in D 17.92 in
Small Biedermeier Walnut Half Cabinet with Drawer, South Germany circa 1830
Located in Darmstadt, DE
Elegant small Biedermeier half cabinet from Southern Germany, circa 1830. The charming piece is veneered in richly grained walnut on a solid spruce body, displaying the warm tones an...
Walnut, Spruce
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
Paolo Buffa, Walnut Mid-Century Daybed, Italy 1940s
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Argelato, BO
Paolo Buffa (1903-1970) Rare and very elegant wooden daybed Varnished walnut and fabric Model created circa 1940 H 58 × L 205 × W 95 cm Paolo Buffa was an Italian furniture des...
Velvet, Walnut
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Chairs
Located in Allerum, SE
Fine pair of raw 19th century Gustavian chairs with it's original padding, great carvings and patina. ca 1810 Sweden.
Pine
Haga, Gustavian Style Armchair
By Ephraim Stahl
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. HAGA, a fine reproduction Gustavian barrel back armchair is influenced by ...
Beech
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$16,707 / item
H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in
Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...
Metal, Brass
19th Century Original Painted Wardrobe
Located in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Good English 19th century original painted wardrobe / linen cupboard. This can be fitted with a hanging rail or shelving to take food or linen. 1880. Code: 8587 Dimensions: W: 55.5...
Pine
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Two Part Painted Secretary
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Grand late 18th century Swedish gustavian period two-part secretaire cabinet or bookcase crafted from pine and beech. The substantial case has a gracefully curved or arched pediment ...
Iron
100% Original Painted Swedish Gustavian Sofa
Located in Hollywood, FL
This is a 100% original painted Swedish Gustavian sofa. the seating has been restored and covered in Muslin.
Birch
Set of Six 18th Swedish Gustavian Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
An elegant set of six late 18th century Swedish Gustavian dining chairs, beautifully patinated in their original scraped finish. Each chair features a square backrest with reeded sla...
Wood, Down
CASTLE Wardrobe
By House of Hackney
Located in New York, NY
No castle would be complete without a wardrobe in which to keep your royal robes (aka your pyjamas). A majestically beautiful addition to your dream bedroom, this piece is handcrafte...
Wood
Sturehov, Gustavian Style Armchair
Located in Allerum, SE
Limited edition reproductions by D. Larsson, inspired by the finest 18th - 19th-century Swedish furniture. STUREHOV, This fine Gustavian style armchair is inspired by a remarkable...
Beech
$5,062
H 34.26 in W 46.86 in D 18.51 in
Blue & White Florentine Style Hand Painted Italian Chest Of Drawers/Commode
Located in London, Park Royal
A vivid Italian Chest Of Drawers, hand painted in the traditional Florentine style featuring an aged Indigo Blue, flora and foliage motif on a background of antique white. The motif ...
Wood
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.