What is a barrel chair?

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.

What are barrel chairs?

Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.

What era are barrel chairs from?

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.

Who invented the barrel chair?

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.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

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.

Italian Barrel Chair

Carved Buffalo

Frank Lloyd Wright For Cassina

The Wicker Works

Peter Rocchia

Cassina Barrel

Burgundy Mid Century Chair

Frank Lloyd Wright Chair Taliesin

Barrel Dining Set

Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970

$2,800 / set

Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970

By Tecno, Eugenio Gerli

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970. Original upholstery in great condition on casters.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Natuzzi Italian Upholstered Barrel Back Swivel chair

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

Natuzzi Italian Upholstered Barrel Back Swivel chair

By Natuzzi

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a barrel back swivel chair by Natuzzi. Natuzzi is an Italian furniture company.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy

$1,074

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy

Located in London, GB

Mid century Peacock Barrel wicker rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In good condition, with general signs of wear commensurate with age, please see photos.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs

$2,500 / set

Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

These vintage Italian Art Deco style chairs make a dramatic statement with their fluted hardwood backs and colorful upholstery. Matching settee available. Please confirm item locatio...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair

$1,595

Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Italian Made Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair in very good vintage condition.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Four Italian Silver Leaf Decorated Carved Frames Rounded Barrel Back Shape Chair

$3,000 / set

Four Italian Silver Leaf Decorated Carved Frames Rounded Barrel Back Shape Chair

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern silver leaf decorated barrel rounded back tufted black upholstery side chairs.

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Vintage Italian Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair by Tonon

$1,500

Vintage Italian Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair by Tonon

By Tonon

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Italian Refinished Cream Lacquer Barrel Back Occasional Chair Tonon Style Reupholstered in Buttercream Brazilian Cowhide with Nailhead Trim Finish We completely refurbished ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Upholstery, Lacquer

Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Mastercraft

$2,900

Hollywood Regency Italian Brass Barrel Back Lounge Chair by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A Classic well built asian inspired lounge chair produced by Mastercraft in the early 1970s. It features a heavy brass framing with the original decorator fabric. Ready for use.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Italian Carved & Cerused Pine French Louis XV Style Barrel Chairs - Pair

$2,795 / set

Italian Carved & Cerused Pine French Louis XV Style Barrel Chairs - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a pair of Italian cerused pine barrel back tub chairs with French Louis XV styling.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Fabulous Pair Italian Modern Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century

$5,500 / set

Fabulous Pair Italian Modern Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous pair of Mid-century Italian style barrel back lounge chairs. These retain their original striped velvet in presentable condition-reupholstery is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937

$2,950

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and red velvet seat, Italy, 1937 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Barrel"...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937

$3,250

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and beige velvet seat, Italy, 1937 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Barre...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937

$2,800

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of one.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937

$2,850 / item

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by Niedermaier, Pair

$1,995 / set

Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by Niedermaier, Pair

By Niedermaier

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mario Bellini Style Custom Fitted Black Italian Draped Leather Barrel Back Club Chairs by Niedermaier - Pair Chic Raw Cut Full-Grain Black Italian Leather Custom Fitted wit...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Wicker Works by Peter Rocchia Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

$2,800

Wicker Works by Peter Rocchia Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

By Michael Taylor, Wicker Works

Located in Bensalem, PA

Woven and braided Italian rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker Works San Francisco CA By Peter Rocchia

Category

Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wicker

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Butter White Velvet, 1937

$3,250

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Butter White Velvet, 1937

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and butter white velvet seat, Italy, 1937 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chair by Cassina, Wood & Black Leather, 1980

$8,589 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright Barrel Chair by Cassina, Wood & Black Leather, 1980

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Asti, Piemonte

An iconic masterpiece of modern design, the "Barrel" chair (designed in 1937 by Frank Lloyd Wright) is produced by Cassina within the famous I Maestri collection.

Category

Antique 1680s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Pair Barrel back tub chairs in woven silk damask

$5,405 / set

Pair Barrel back tub chairs in woven silk damask

Located in London, GB

An Italian vintage pair of barrel back Tub chairs upholstered in yellow/gold woven silk damask pattern .

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Damask, Silk

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 6

$17,000 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 6

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, black leather and wood, Italy, 1937, set of six.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 3

$8,550 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 3

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 8

$26,000 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 8

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, wood and beige velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of eight A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 8

$23,600 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 8

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, wood and red velvet seat, Italy, 1937, Set of 8 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "Barrel...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Velvet, 1937, Set of 8

$26,000 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Velvet, 1937, Set of 8

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, wood and butter white velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of eight.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 6

$19,500 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 6

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and beige velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of six A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 6

$17,700 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 6

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and red velvet seat, Italy, 1937, Set of 6 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the icon...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Butter Velvet, 1937, Set of 6

$19,500 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Butter Velvet, 1937, Set of 6

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and butter white velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of six.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Butter Velvet, 1937, Set of 4

$13,000 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Butter Velvet, 1937, Set of 4

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and butter white velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of four.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Butter Velvet, 1937, Set of 2

$6,500 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Butter Velvet, 1937, Set of 2

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and butter white velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of two.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 2

$5,900 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 2

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and red velvet seat, Italy, 1937, Set of 2 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the icon...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 4

$13,000 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 4

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and beige velvet seat, Italy, 1937, Set of 4 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the ic...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 2

$6,500 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 2

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and beige velvet seat, Italy, 1937, Set of 2 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the ic...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 4

$11,800 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 4

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and red velvet seat, Italy, 1937, Set of 4 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the icon...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 2

$5,600 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 2

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of 2 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic "...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 2

$5,700 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 2

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937, set of 2 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the ...

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 4

$11,200 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 4

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of four.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Mid-Century Boho Chic Rattan Barrel Chair with Custom Outdoor Cushion 1970's

$1,477

Mid-Century Boho Chic Rattan Barrel Chair with Custom Outdoor Cushion 1970's

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

A beautiful vintage rattan barrel chair in very good condition, perfect for adding texture and warmth to a modern interior, sunroom, or covered terrace. Originating from the early ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 4

$11,400 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 4

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, black leather and wood, Italy, 1937, set of four.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 6

$16,800 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 6

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of six.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Burgundy Velvet, Set of 8

$22,400 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Burgundy Velvet, Set of 8

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of 8.

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1980s Natuzzi Beige Leather Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

$2,295 / set

1980s Natuzzi Beige Leather Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

By Natuzzi Salotti

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

These rare iconic textured leather swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Post modern Natuzzi Salotti Swivel Chairs are beyond stunnin...

Category

1990s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Barrel Chairs, Pair

$5,500 / set

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Barrel Chairs, Pair

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1989 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) Car...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats

$7,480Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Antique Italian Open Barrel-Back Armchairs with Leather Seats

Located in San Francisco, CA

Each with sloping in-curved crest rail over vertical spiral-carved stiles; joining a u-shaped tight seat above a reeded apron all raised on cabriole supports joined by a carved x-for...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Carved Rope and Tassel Barrel Bergère Chairs in Bouclé Fabric

$6,950 / set

Pair of Carved Rope and Tassel Barrel Bergère Chairs in Bouclé Fabric

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of bergère armchairs, in the manner of AME Fournier (French, active after 1850), having a painted finish showing natural wear, each frame of wood carved to resemble rope, with k...

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Matteo Grassi Cream Leather Barrel Back Dining Arm Chairs - Set of Four

$3,200 / set

Matteo Grassi Cream Leather Barrel Back Dining Arm Chairs - Set of Four

By Matteo Grassi

Located in Miami, FL

Set of four original cream color leather barrel back dining chairs by Matteo Grassi, 1980s.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swing Riva 1920 Cinquedoghe Design Alberto Meda - Oak from Barrique barrels

$2,794 / item

Swing Riva 1920 Cinquedoghe Design Alberto Meda - Oak from Barrique barrels

By Alberto Meda, Riva 1920

Located in Varedo, Lombardia

Brand: Riva 1920 Model: Cinquedoghe Design by: Alberto Meda The Cinquedoghe swing is a refined reinterpretation of a timeless object, crafted from oak staves reclaimed from Barrique...

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

String, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel-Form Bergeres

$5,650 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel-Form Bergeres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Mid-century barrel style bergère armchairs upholstered in blue/gray linen. Each tub-form chair having a bowed crestrail of walnut surmounting its padded and tufted backrest. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Metal

Barrel chair by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1937 produced by Cassina in 1986

$4,352

Barrel chair by Frank Lloyd Wright from 1937 produced by Cassina in 1986

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Ravenna, IT

Barrel chair with armrests designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1937 and produced by Cassina in 1986. The semicircular frame made of natural, walnut-stained cherry wood brings a monumen...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Corner Chair, Hand-Carved Walnut

$4,500

19th Century Italian Baroque Revival Corner Chair, Hand-Carved Walnut

Located in Hanover, MA

19th century Italian barrel-back corner chair, having octagonal acanthus gilt leaf carved backrest, resting on three scroll legs headed by gilt winged cupids, attached by a triangula...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Baroque Revival Corner Chairs

Materials

Maple, Walnut

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Pair of Italian Barrel Chairs

Unavailable

H 29.75 in W 22.75 in D 23 in

Pair of Italian Barrel Chairs

Located in Kirkland, WA

Pair of Italian Barrel Chairs This is a pair of Italian Barrel or "Tub" chairs.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Empire Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Wood

Vintage Italian Barrel Back Chair

Unavailable

H 28 in W 24 in D 22 in

Vintage Italian Barrel Back Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Barrel back chair in steel with painted surface with custom coral linen cushion.

Category

20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Italian Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Unavailable

H 25.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Pair of Italian Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Small-scale 1950s lounge chairs with a strong visual punch. Polished European walnut frames enhances with a grillwork of rattan adding detail to the barrel arms and back. Newly refin...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Walnut

Set of Eight Costes Barrel Back Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade/Aleph

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 22.05 in

Set of Eight Costes Barrel Back Chairs by Philippe Starck for Driade/Aleph

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Oisterwijk, NL

This famous chair was designed by Philippe Starck for the Café Costes in Paris in 1984. It is a study of an armchair that takes the space of a chair. The chair was designed with only...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th C Deco Style Barrel Back Carved Bergere

Unavailable

H 39 in W 26 in D 27 in

Early 20th C Deco Style Barrel Back Carved Bergere

Located in Santa Rosa, CA

This has an almost Chinese export or Anglo-Indian feel to it with the carved back but is Italian made.

Category

20th Century Italian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Barrel Arm Chairs

Unavailable

H 28.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

Pair of Barrel Arm Chairs

Located in New York, NY

With original, as-is upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Suite de quatre fauteuils “Barrel chairs 606” conçus par Frank Lloyd Wright

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 21.66 in D 20.48 in

Suite de quatre fauteuils “Barrel chairs 606” conçus par Frank Lloyd Wright

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Cet incontournable fauteuil du mouvement Arts & Crafts du début du XXe siècle reprenant la forme d’un baril, est inventé par l’architecte Frank Lloyd Wright en 1904 et ensuite édité ...

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair of Vintage Hand-Carved and Caned Italian Barrel Chairs

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H 26 in W 25.75 in D 33 in

Pair of Vintage Hand-Carved and Caned Italian Barrel Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of barrel-form armchairs with rope-carved frame, having pickled wood finish, upholstered in leopard chenille fabric with nailheads. Each bowed crestrail curving into arms ending...

Category

Mid-20th Century Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Pair of Italian Barrel Chairs in Faux Leather

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H 30.5 in W 27.75 in D 24 in

Pair of Italian Barrel Chairs in Faux Leather

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful armchair designed and manufactured in Italy but no labels are found. Upholstestered in faux Leather. The chairs are in excellent condition. Measurements: 30.50 inches...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Cantilever Barrel Lounge Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 28.25 in D 28 in

1960s Mid-Century Modern Wicker and Chrome Cantilever Barrel Lounge Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Farmington Hills, MI

We are very pleased to offer an organic, sculptural pair of Italian, barrel chairs, circa the 1960s. This stunning set showcases a cantilever chrome tubular steel base and an exquisi...

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s

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H 28 in W 30 in

Italian Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Gio Ponti, Ico Parisi

Located in Chicago, IL

Beautiful pair of Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, circa 1950s. Elegant form in style of Ico Parisi and Gio Ponti. Fully restored. New upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Italian "Barrel" Lounge Chairs

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H 26 in W 31.75 in D 36.75 in

Vintage Italian "Barrel" Lounge Chairs

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Exceptional vintage Italian “Barrel” lounge chairs designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

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H 31 in W 33.5 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Italian Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Mid-Century Italian barrel back lounge chairs, newly brass-plated splayed legs, newly upholstered with a sage velvet.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

19th Century Pair of Italian Walnut Barrel Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 24.5 in D 20 in

19th Century Pair of Italian Walnut Barrel Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th century pair of Italian walnut barrel chairs with single door beneath each chair.

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Antique 19th Century Italian Club Chairs

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Barrel Back Chairs

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H 34.25 in W 25.5 in D 23.25 in

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Great walnut color with door below seat and panelled back.

Category

Antique 1650s Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Tacchini Italian Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

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H 28.5 in W 31 in D 27 in

Pair of Tacchini Italian Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

By Tacchini

Located in West Hartford, CT

Pair of Tacchini streamlined swivel chairs boasts a barrel silhouette and is a versatile addition to your space.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Italian Designer MCM Bamboo Barrel Chairs

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H 30 in Dm 30 in

Pair of Italian Designer MCM Bamboo Barrel Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Great pair of Italian designer MCM bamboo barrel chairs. Included is a creme colored cushion.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Oak Barrel back dining chairs 1980s Italy

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H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 19.3 in

Oak Barrel back dining chairs 1980s Italy

By Willy Rizzo

Located in Den Haag, NL

4 Very nice barrel shaped dining chairs . Solid Oak frame ,comes with a the original Blue Fabric upholstery. In the style off Willy Rizzo for Mario Sabot . Very good condition . go...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Barrel Back Chairs Upholstered in Italian Bouche

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H 25 in Dm 29 in

Barrel Back Chairs Upholstered in Italian Bouche

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

A 1970s-inspired silhouette supported by a sleek, rounded bar frame, and a comfortably enveloping rounded back. "Italian Bouche" upholstered fabric.

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Barrel Back Chairs Upholstered in Italian Boucle

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H 25 in Dm 29 in

Barrel Back Chairs Upholstered in Italian Boucle

By Brendan Bass

Located in Dallas, TX

A 1970s-inspired silhouette supported by a sleek, rounded bar frame, and a comfortably enveloping rounded back.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Wicker Works Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

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H 32.5 in W 35 in D 36 in

Wicker Works Italian Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Located in Chicago, IL

Woven and braided Italian rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker Works San Francisco CA.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Pace Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Mariani, Italy, 1980

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H 28 in W 24 in D 22 in

Pace Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Mariani, Italy, 1980

By i4 Mariani

Located in Chicago, IL

Pace barrel back lounge chairs by Mariani, Italy, 1980.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Glamours Pair of Italian Tufted Barrel Back Rope and Tassel Chairs

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H 28 in W 28 in D 24 in

Glamours Pair of Italian Tufted Barrel Back Rope and Tassel Chairs

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A pair of carved wood chairs with rope and tassel frames. The glazed finish is a slightly worn painted surface with very clean tufted saffron color velvet These are Classic Hollywood...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Pair of 20th Century Italian Barrel Back Chairs in Cognac Leather

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H 30.75 in W 30.5 in D 29.5 in

Pair of 20th Century Italian Barrel Back Chairs in Cognac Leather

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of Italian channeled barrel back chairs professionally reupholstered in cognac leather with bronzed legs and nailhead detail.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Walnut & Upholstered Barrel Form Chair, early 19thc

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H 33 in W 26.5 in D 21.5 in

Italian, Veneto, Neoclassic Walnut & Upholstered Barrel Form Chair, early 19thc

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having a rounded back with wooden crest rail, upholstered on front and rear, with a wooden apron, raised on tapering slightly curved legs.

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Antique 1820s Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Flair Chrome Barrel Chairs in White Italian Leather

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H 24 in W 31 in D 28 in

Pair of Flair Chrome Barrel Chairs in White Italian Leather

By Flair

Located in Saint Louis, US

Pair of original chrome Flair “Barrel” chairs. Designed by one of the most celebrated minds of our modern generation, these chairs certainly make great statement pieces. Available as...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs

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H 30 in W 27 in D 26 in

Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs

By Ico Parisi

Located in Wilton, CT

Purchased at a vintage market outside of Paris, these chairs were brought back to a Connecticut estate where we found them and took them to our workroom for restoration. We ebonized ...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

A Chic Pair of Italian 1960's Brown-Lacquer Barrel-Back Chairs

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H 33 in W 21 in D 21 in

A Chic Pair of Italian 1960's Brown-Lacquer Barrel-Back Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

A chic pair of Italian 1960's brown-lacquer barrel-back chairs; the gracefully sloping incurved back ending in splayed arms; above a generous u-shaped padded seat all raised on taper...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Side Chairs

Hollywood Regency Italian Low Barrel Back Red Slipper Club Lounge Chair

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H 28 in W 23.75 in D 25 in

Hollywood Regency Italian Low Barrel Back Red Slipper Club Lounge Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hollywood Regency Italian style low barrel back red slipper lounge club chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Post Modern Smoked curved sculpted Lucite Pink Barrel Chair

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H 29 in W 29 in D 24 in

Post Modern Smoked curved sculpted Lucite Pink Barrel Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Post Modern Smoked curved Lucite Pink Barrel Chair. Made Circa 1980. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Listing is for (1) Chair only. Dimensions 29" W x 24" D x 29" H

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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair

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H 33.5 in W 23 in D 28.5 in

Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs, Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Italian Hollywood Regency Gold Gilt Barrel Back Cane Lounge Chairs - a Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

An Italian 18th c. Early Neoclassical Period Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Chair

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H 32.5 in W 26.25 in D 24.5 in

An Italian 18th c. Early Neoclassical Period Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

having curved back, cushion seat, tapering legs

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Bergere Chairs

Italian Regency Carved Gold Gilt Wood Swans Barrel Back Club Chair, a Pair

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H 31 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in

Italian Regency Carved Gold Gilt Wood Swans Barrel Back Club Chair, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Italian Regency style carved gold gilt wood swans barrel back club chair - a pair.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Regency Carved Gold Gilt Wood Swans Barrel Back Club Chair, a Pair

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H 31 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in

Italian Regency Carved Gold Gilt Wood Swans Barrel Back Club Chair, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Italian Regency Style carved gold gilt wood swans barrel back club chair - a pair.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Italian Art Deco Pair of Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Chairs, circa 1930

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H 28.5 in W 25.5 in D 31 in

Italian Art Deco Pair of Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Chairs, circa 1930

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having deep seats upholstered in off-white linen and covered entirely in walnut veneer, the lower section of each with a leather band, raised on turned ebonized feet.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Club Chairs

Contemporary Italian Tub or Barrel Shape Leather Chair with Shaped Bronze Legs

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H 29.5 in W 30.5 in D 35 in

Contemporary Italian Tub or Barrel Shape Leather Chair with Shaped Bronze Legs

By Antonio Citterio

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

This white leather tub chair is attributed to B & B Italia and was retailed by Luminaire. It rests on four convex shaped bronze legs, a nice detail.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

6 Barrel Back Vintage Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman

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H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 19.69 in

6 Barrel Back Vintage Italian Dining Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A set of 6 vintage Italian barrel back dining chairs with gold and brown fabric attributed to Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian Barrel Lounge Chair with Chrome Frame in the Manner of Milo Baughman

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H 24.5 in W 33 in D 33 in

Italian Barrel Lounge Chair with Chrome Frame in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Peabody, MA

Barrel form lounge armchair with chrome frame and flared arms, in the manner of Milo Baughman, marked "Made in Italy," circa 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Cassina Frank lloyd Wright Barrel Chair Stuhl Designersessel Designerstuhl

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H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 21.26 in

Cassina Frank lloyd Wright Barrel Chair Stuhl Designersessel Designerstuhl

By Cassina

Located in Garching a. d. Alz, DE

Ein Stuhl mit einem unvergänglichen Stil und einer bedeutenden bautechnischen Komplexität, mit dem Frank Lloyd Wright im Jahre 1937 einen anfänglichen Entwurf aus dem Jahre 1904 zu...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hollywood Regency Italian Low Barrel Back Red Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair

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H 28 in W 23.75 in D 25 in

Hollywood Regency Italian Low Barrel Back Red Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hollywood Regency Italian Low Barrel Back Red Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Slipper Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Cassina Barrel Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Set of Two

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H 31.7 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 in

Cassina Barrel Chairs by Frank Lloyd Wright, Set of Two

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Rochester, England

Introducing the iconic Barrel Chair by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright, now available at Rehaus. Crafted by Cassina, this chair features a unique barrel-shaped design. The chai...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Set of Italian pencil reed barrel chairs in the manner of Gabriella Crespi

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H 30 in W 29 in D 28 in

Set of Italian pencil reed barrel chairs in the manner of Gabriella Crespi

Located in Houston, TX

Lovely set of Italian pencil reed barrel chairs in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, circa 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Modern Italian Style Barrel Back Chair in Green Velvet with Lacquered Base

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H 26 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in

Modern Italian Style Barrel Back Chair in Green Velvet with Lacquered Base

By Marco Zanuso, Gio Ponti, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Houston, TX

Wonderful side armchair freshly upholstered in a lime or chartreuse velvet. A glossy black lacquered base contrasts the upholstery. Brass caps accent the tapered legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Chrome Framed Barrel Chairs by Pace Collection

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H 25 in W 28 in D 28 in

Pair of Chrome Framed Barrel Chairs by Pace Collection

By Pace Collection

Located in Danville, CA

Pair of Modern Chrome framed Barrel Chairs with loose cushioned backs and seats made in Italy for Pace.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Frank Lloyd Wright 606 Taliesin Barrel Chairs Ebonized, Cassina, Set of 6, Italy

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H 32 in W 22 in D 20 in

Frank Lloyd Wright 606 Taliesin Barrel Chairs Ebonized, Cassina, Set of 6, Italy

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Frank Lloyd Wright 606 Taliesin Barrel Chairs Ebonized, Cassina, Set of 6, Italy.

Category

20th Century Italian Prairie School Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Pair

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H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Pair

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1986 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) Car...

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Vintage 1980s Italian Mission Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Pozzetto Pair of Walnut Barrel Chairs Circa 1840

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H 31.75 in W 23.5 in D 20 in

19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Pozzetto Pair of Walnut Barrel Chairs Circa 1840

Located in Encinitas, CA

19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Pozzetto Pair of Walnut Barrel Chairs. Pozzetto shape 15th Century Style Florentine room chairs.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Pozzetto Pair of Walnut Barrel Chairs Circa 1840

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H 30.5 in W 23.25 in D 19.5 in

19th Century Tuscan Renaissance Pozzetto Pair of Walnut Barrel Chairs Circa 1840

Located in Encinitas, CA

Pozzetto shape 15th Century Style Florentine room chairs. Rare, hand-carved walnut Italian polygonal-shape chairs with seven panel back segments and hinged door revealing storage ben...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

The Wicker Works Woven Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

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H 32 in W 34.5 in D 36 in

The Wicker Works Woven Rattan Barrel Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman

Located in Chicago, IL

Italian woven and braided rattan barrel back lounge chair and matching ottoman from The Wicker Works of San Francisco, CA.

Category

20th Century Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

1980s Cassina Barrel Taliesin Chair Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Cherrywood

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H 33.08 in W 23.63 in L 33.08 in

1980s Cassina Barrel Taliesin Chair Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Cherrywood

By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina

Located in Stow on the Wold, GB

A Taliesin Barrel chair, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and produced by Cassina. This design classic was produced in 1986 and is made from solid Cherry wood and a newly recovered ba...

Category

Vintage 1920s Italian Bauhaus Side Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chair

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H 31.63 in W 21.38 in D 21.75 in

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chair

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chair By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1986 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) Carved cherr...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Frank Lloyd Wright Set of Two 606 Barrel Armchairs

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H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

Frank Lloyd Wright Set of Two 606 Barrel Armchairs

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Miami Beach, FL

Two 606 barrel armchairs Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Measures: 23" W x 23” D x 32” H. World famous American architect and interior designer Frank Lloyd Wright fir...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Pair

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H 31.63 in W 21.38 in D 21.75 in

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Pair

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional pair of Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1986 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) Car...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Barrel Chairs, Set of Four

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H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 20 in

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Barrel Chairs, Set of Four

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1989 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Barrel Chairs, Set of Six

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H 31.75 in W 21.5 in D 20 in

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Barrel Chairs, Set of Six

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1989 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) ...

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cherry

Ultra Rare Cassina Frank Lloyd Wright Set of Barrel Back Dining Chairs

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H 31.75 in W 23 in D 22 in

Ultra Rare Cassina Frank Lloyd Wright Set of Barrel Back Dining Chairs

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in West Hartford, CT

Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. Exceptional constructive complexity, the iconic barrel chair was created in 1937 by Frank Lloyd Wright, based on an original design dating from 1904.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Leather, Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8

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H 36.5 in W 22 in D 18 in

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8

Located in Tarry Town, NY

Beautiful craftsmanship set of eight Mid-Century Modern dining room chair. The set include six side chairs and two armchairs. The armchair features a slatted back design with straigh...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Set of 4

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H 31.5 in W 21.5 in D 21 in

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Set of 4

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of four Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1986 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Set of 6

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H 31.5 in W 21 in D 21.5 in

Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Arts & Crafts Cherry Wood Barrel Chairs, Set of 6

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional set of six Arts & Crafts or Prairie style barrel chairs By Frank Lloyd Wright for Cassina Italy, 1986 (originally designed in 1903 for the Martin House in Buffalo) ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Arts and Crafts Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Six chairs model "Taliesin Barrel" by Lloyd Wright for CASSINA, Italy 1980s

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H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in

Six chairs model "Taliesin Barrel" by Lloyd Wright for CASSINA, Italy 1980s

By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Vicenza, VI

A set of six total "Barrel" model chairs measuring 54 x 56 x 81 cm. Designed by Lloyd Wright for Cassina in the 1980s. Made of cherry wood and the seat in red fabric presenting a geo...

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Other Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Cherry

Pair of Art Deco Style Lounge Chairs

$2,320Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 43 in W 31.25 in D 29.5 in

Pair of Art Deco Style Lounge Chairs

Located in Pasadena, TX

Pair of Art Deco style lounge chairs Burl framed lounge chairs upholstered in a rich eggplant fabric. Measures: 31.25 Width x 29.5 Depth x 43 Height Seat Height 20 WIth Ultra Le...

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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Burl

Set of Two Vintage P142 lounge chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

$2,902Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 25.99 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in

Set of Two Vintage P142 lounge chairs by Eugenio Gerli for Tecno

By Eugenio Gerli, Tecno

Located in Milano, IT

The P142 lounge chair, designed by Italian designer Eugenio Gerli for the renowned furniture manufacturer Tecno in 1969, is a true symbol of timeless design and exquisite craftsmansh...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s

$3,750 / set

H 26.78 in W 30.32 in D 33.47 in

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s

By Guido Faleschini

Located in Almelo, NL

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs in the Style of Guido Faleschini, Italy, 1970s This exceptional pair of Italian lounge chairs from the 1970s is a stunning example of mid-century mo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Mahogany Bergere Armchairs

$2,495 / set

H 29 in W 28.5 in D 25 in

Pair of Early 20th Century French Art Deco Period Mahogany Bergere Armchairs

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of French Art Deco period mahogany barrel back bergeres or armchairs features lemonwood and sycamore inlay. Newly upholstered in France in a cream colored fabric with a di...

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Fruitwood, Mahogany, Sycamore

Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs

$2,500 / set

H 42 in W 19.5 in D 25 in

Pair of French Art Deco Side Chairs

Located in North Bergen, NJ

Fabulous pair of mahogany French Art Deco side chairs from the 1930s. The mahogany legs, tapering rear legs and an elevated curved back. The chairs are in excellent condition and hav...

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Side Chairs

Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s

$6,871 / set

H 39.77 in W 34.26 in D 37.41 in

Pair of armchairs in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italy, 1950s

By Gianfranco Frattini

Located in Chiavari, Liguria

A pair of comfortable bergère armchairs in fabric and wood, upholstered in velvet, in the style of Gianfranco Frattini, Italian manufacture, 1950s. The elegance of the bergère armch...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Paolo Buffa attributed Original Italian Lounge Chairs 1950s

$8,720Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31 in W 28 in D 30 in

Paolo Buffa attributed Original Italian Lounge Chairs 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, Paolo Buffa attributed sexy lounge chairs made Italy. Circa the 1950s selling as a pair No label present, attributed Paolo Buffa. Original floral pattern uph...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Italian Chairs c1980s

$5,850 / set

H 28 in W 33 in D 33 in

Pair of Italian Chairs c1980s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dimensions: 33"w x 33"d x 28"h Italian Designed: Wood Frame w/ Italy, c1980s Pair of 2 VNT1821

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Emmanuelle Peacock Bamboo Wicker Fan Chair c. 1960/1970's

$1,100

H 57.5 in W 40.5 in D 24 in

Emmanuelle Peacock Bamboo Wicker Fan Chair c. 1960/1970's

Located in New York, NY

Classic 1960/1970's wicker, rattan Emmanuelle, or Peacock chair, in very good, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light wear, normal and consistent with age.

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Italian space age Pair armchairs in original fabric

$2,565Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.01 in W 31.5 in D 34.65 in

Italian space age Pair armchairs in original fabric

By Italian school XX ct.

Located in Milano, IT

Sculptural Design with Bold Lines and Postmodern Appeal This pair of Italian lounge chairs from the 1970s is a compelling expression of vintage modernism, showcasing a sculptural woo...

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair

$3,500

H 59.5 in W 45 in D 23 in

Rare 1930s French Wicker Rattan Emmanuelle Peacock Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

A large, classic 1930s Peacock chair handcrafted in France of woven two-toned rattan and wicker. Having a flamboyant shaped high flaring back that resembles the fanned feathers of th...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Marco Zanuso, 1960s

$1,612

H 30.71 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in

Pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Marco Zanuso, 1960s

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Palermo, PA

Pair of Italian armchairs in the style of Marco Zanuso, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 78 cm; W= 85 cm; D= 80 cm; h seat= 38 cm.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s

$2,164

H 56.3 in W 35.44 in D 25.6 in

Midcentury Emmanuelle or Peacock Rattan and Wicker Chair, Italy 1960s

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

Striking mid-century peacock rattan lounge chair, also known as an Emmanuelle chair, attributed to Italy. Crafted in handwoven rattan and wicker, the chair features a dramatic high ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Pair of Fine French 1920's Armchairs att. to Dufrene (matching daybed available)

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Pair of Fine French 1920's Armchairs att. to Dufrene (matching daybed available)

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Italian Barrel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Italian barrel chair you’re looking for. An Italian barrel chair — often made from wood, fabric and upholstery — can elevate any home. Find 41 options for an antique or vintage Italian barrel chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Italian barrel chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right Italian barrel chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina and Brendan Bass each produced at least one beautiful Italian barrel chair that is worth considering.

How Much is an Italian Barrel Chair?

Prices for an Italian barrel chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $750 and can go as high as $12,500, while the average can fetch as much as $3,950.

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 Italian Barrel Chair

What is a barrel chair?
1 Answer
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.
What are barrel chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
What era are barrel chairs from?
1 Answer
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.
Who invented the barrel chair?
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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.
How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
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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.

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