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.

How can I tell if a chair is Milo Baughman?

Milo Baughman took special care to make sure his chairs looked just as good from the back as they do from the front. You can spot a real Milo Baughman chair by checking out the trademark flat bar metal frames on the chairs and sofas. Shop a collection of Milo Baughman pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What materials are Milo Baughman chairs made out of?

Milo Baughman made chairs out of a variety of materials. Many of his pieces feature metal bar frames fashioned out of chrome, brass or stainless steel. Milo Baughman chairs often have leather upholstery. However, you may also find reupholstered pieces clad in various fabrics. Shop a large selection of Milo Baughman chairs on 1stDibs.

Milo Barrel Chair

In The Style Of Milo Baughman

Chrome Blue Chairs

Barrel Back Armchair

Mid Century Modern Tub Chair

Barrel Metal

Mid Century Rounded Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

$3,250 / set

1960s Mid Century Swivel Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman- Set of 2

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Capturing the plush comfort and playful sophistication of 1970s lounge design, this pair of barrel-back swivel chairs is styled after iconic designs by Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman

$4,959 / set

Pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Barrel Back Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of reupholstered Milo Baughman barrel back lounge chairs in a dark charcoal grey cotton velvet with button tufted cushions.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Selig Blue Tweed Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Chrome Base

$3,200

Mid-Century Selig Blue Tweed Barrel Back Lounge Chair on Chrome Base

By Selig, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous barrel back midcentury Selig chair attributed to Milo Baughman that sits on a suspended chrome base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Purple Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair

$2,000 / set

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Purple Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Purple Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Chromed Barrel Back U-Form Lounge Club Chair

$1,950

Vintage Chromed Barrel Back U-Form Lounge Club Chair

By Leon Rosen, Pace Manufacturing, Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Mod U-form barrel back lounge chair in solid bar steel. This needs reupholstery.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Barrel Chairs

Unavailable

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Barrel Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Mid-Century Modern pair of Milo Baughman style swivel barrel chairs. Each lounge chair features tucked and rouched barrel backs with the uppers raised on swivelling hidden base.

Category

Antique 1860s American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Vintage Green Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 26 in W 29 in D 29 in

Vintage Green Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Midcentury Milo baughman green tilt and swivel lounge chair with original vintage fabric with buttons around back.

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chair

Sold

H 26 in W 30 in D 29 in

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chrome Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Wilton, CT

This chair is all Milo Baughman! Amazingly proportioned with just the right amount of chrome accents as its support. Custom upholstered in an age appropriate Ralph Lauren textured te...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Lounge Chair

Sold

H 26 in W 30 in D 31 in

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in San Francisco, CA

A curved back lounge chair in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. The curved back chair has a heavy chrome plated steel frame and covered in a luxurious wool velvet from Ho...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Club Chairs

Sold

H 29.5 in W 27 in D 28 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Club Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin barrel back club chairs upholstered in a handsome charcoal velvet.

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Barrel Chairs

Sold

H 26 in W 29 in D 26 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Barrel Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Norwalk, CT

Swivel and tilt, round backed chairs on chrome pediments. Original upholstery fabric very fun but probably needs replacing. Nice Thayer Coggin labels underneath, dated 1972.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Sold

H 27 in W 30 in D 25 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of Milo Baughman chrome barrel back lounge chairs. Newly Re-upholstered.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

Sold

H 27.5 in W 34 in D 34 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Fabulous pair of fully upholstered barrel back lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Chairs

Sold

H 24 in W 27 in D 28 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of swivel barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.

Pair of Milo Baughman Attributed Barrel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Sold

W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Attributed Barrel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of recently reupholstered swiveling barrel back lounge chairs with walnut veneered base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Milo Baughman Swivel + Tilt Barrel Lounge Chairs - Midcentury - Walnut Bases

Sold

H 28 in W 30 in D 30 in

Milo Baughman Swivel + Tilt Barrel Lounge Chairs - Midcentury - Walnut Bases

By Milo Baughman

Located in Decatur, GA

Pair of midcentury modern barrel loungers by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin - on rare black walnut four spoke bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Barrel Back Swivel Chairs With Walnut Base by Milo Baughman

Sold

Barrel Back Swivel Chairs With Walnut Base by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of barrel back swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman c. 1960's.

Category

20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Sold

H 28 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in

Pair of Swivel Barrel Chairs, in the style of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Pair of barrel chairs that swivel with chrome base. In the style of Milo Baughman or Steve Chase.

Materials

Mohair, Upholstery, Velvet

Pair of Comfortable Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

$2,600 / set

H 28 in W 32 in D 31 in

Pair of Comfortable Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Comfortable and stylish pair of mid-century modern swivel chairs featuring clean lines and fully upholstered frames. Their smooth swivel base and inviting design make them perfect fo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

$1,600 / set

H 32 in W 30 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature sleek black vinyl upholstery. Unique design with a thick padded cushion and angled arm rests ensures optimal comfort. These...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs in Tweed, Style of Milo Baughman, 1960s

$3,750 / set

H 28 in W 30 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs in Tweed, Style of Milo Baughman, 1960s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Southampton, NJ

A pair of Mid-Century Modern club chairs in the manner of Milo Baughman having parsons style frames with neutral tweed upholstery. Incredibly comfortable and stylish. In excellent ov...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

$1,364

H 9.45 in W 7.09 in D 18.9 in

ASEA mid-century wall lamp by Bo Råman, brass oak & glass, Sweden 1950s

By Bo Råman, ASEA

Located in Forserum, SE

A mid-century modernist wall lamp designed by Bo Råman and produced by the Swedish lighting manufacturer ASEA Belysning in the 1950s. Crafted from brass, it features a bowl-shaped gl...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Get Updated with New Arrivals

Save "Milo Barrel Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Milo Barrel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the milo barrel chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each milo barrel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer milo barrel chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each milo barrel chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Selig each produced at least one beautiful milo barrel chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Milo Barrel Chair?

A milo barrel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,816, while the lowest priced sells for $20 and the highest can go for as much as $18,750.

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 Milo 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?
1 Answer
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?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a chair is Milo Baughman?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Milo Baughman took special care to make sure his chairs looked just as good from the back as they do from the front. You can spot a real Milo Baughman chair by checking out the trademark flat bar metal frames on the chairs and sofas. Shop a collection of Milo Baughman pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What materials are Milo Baughman chairs made out of?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Milo Baughman made chairs out of a variety of materials. Many of his pieces feature metal bar frames fashioned out of chrome, brass or stainless steel. Milo Baughman chairs often have leather upholstery. However, you may also find reupholstered pieces clad in various fabrics. Shop a large selection of Milo Baughman chairs on 1stDibs.

How Top Designers Are Using Mid-Century Chairs in Today’s Interiors

Modern icons are showing up in gracefully layered dining nooks, living rooms and lounges — proof that great design only gets better with context.

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona Chair Shook Modernism and Charmed Hollywood

The enduring appeal of the Barcelona chair is in the details.

Herman Miller Got Its Start in the Office, but Its Legacy Is in the Home

The brand that turned Charles and Ray Eames, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson into mid-century household names is just as relevant today as it was six decades ago.