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1970s Oak Barrel Chairs With Holly Hunt Mohair - a Pair
Located in Roanoke, VA
These custom oak barrel chairs from the 1970s are the perfect blend of vintage style and comfort
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Vintage Oak Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This vintage modern side chair features a rounded oak barrel back design with brass studded vinyl
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory Oak Barrel Side Chairs
By Old Hickory Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Rustic Old Hickory (20th Cent) oak side chairs on barrel design swivel base with
Category
20th Century American Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Located in Dayton, OH
. The chair has a barrel back form with turned spindle supports. Features a contoured seat and turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Late Victorian Rocking Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 32 in W 30 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl and Oak Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern rosewood stained oak barrel back side chair with its original lemon
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Hand carved cerused oak from a single wood block. The chairs was
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Hand carved cerused oak from a single wood block. The chairs was
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
Pugin Inspired Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall Chairs
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Pugin inspired Arts and Crafts carved barrel back hall chairs.
This is a beautifully designed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Gothic Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Oak and wool
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Oak and wool
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Light Oak, White Leather
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
19th Century English Oak Corner Chair
Located in High Point, NC
19th century oak corner chair from England. The arms and back of the chair are wonderfully barrel
Category
Antique 19th Century English Victorian Corner Chairs
Materials
Oak
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Located in Geneve, CH
Odette Black Oak Club Chair by Fred and Juul
Dimensions: D 63 x W 66 x H 57 cm.
Materials: Black
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.11
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Lloyd Barrel Back Lounge and Accent Chair by Crump and Kwash
By Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Lloyd lounge chair by Crump and Kwash
Solid wood frame / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel or
Category
2010s North American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel
Bespoke Ebonized Barrel Back Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in White Bouclé, USA
Located in Deland, FL
Attention designers! Equal parts comfort and style this extraordinary lounge chair has recently
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 27.25 in W 32.5 in D 32.5 in
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.11
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Autumn
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Kvadrat Canvas 694
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Camel
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Dunes Leather Anthrazite
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Tommy Hyldahl, Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Set of 4 Barrel Back Bent Wood Dining Lounge Chairs New Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans Werner style newly upholstered lounge chairs. Tapered legs
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Brussels Velvet, Olive Green
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Chair by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.03
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chair.
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Oak
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Oak and Woven Straw Occasional Chair
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR
This sculptural occasional chair was crafted by the French design duo Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Steel
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Black Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 24
Bar Chair - Counter Height 65 cm
W 47,5 cm / D 59 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 75 by Norr11, Natural Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
picture:
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Barnum Bouclé 3
Bar Chair - Counter Height 65 cm
W 47,5 cm / D 59 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Black Oak, Hallingdal
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO lounge chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.3
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
H 41.93 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Spectrum Leather, Mineral
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chairs x 4
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
'Hippo' Bar Chair 65 by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Barnum Bouclé col.24
By Kristian Sofus Hansen, Norr11, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO Bar Chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Wool
H 41.93 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Contemporary Set of 4 Chairs 'Hippo' by Norr11, Light Smoked Oak, Velvet, Olive
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
Hippo chairs x 4
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 30.12 in W 18.71 in D 23.23 in
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chair in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chair, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s
This sculptural side
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chairs, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s
This sculptural side
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet Side Chairs in Oak and Braided Straw
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Adrien Audoux and Frida Minet, side chairs, oak, straw, iron, France, 1950s
This sculptural side
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
'Hippo' Lounge Chair by Norr11, Dark Smoked Oak, Hallingdal
By Norr11, Kristian Sofus Hansen, Tommy Hyldahl
Located in Paris, FR
HIPPO lounge chair
Signed by Kristian Sofus Hansen and Tommy Hyldahl for Norr11.
Model shown on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Oak
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Oak Barrel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
An assortment of oak barrel chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of oak, wood and fabric, all oak barrel chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 32 antique and vintage oak barrel chairs in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. Oak barrel chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco oak barrel chairs are consistently popular styles. Many oak barrel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Crump and Kwash, A. Brandt Ranch Oak Furniture and Atelier Majorelle produced popular oak barrel chairs that are worth a look.
How Much are Oak Barrel Chairs?
Oak barrel chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,348, while the lowest priced sells for $375 and the highest can go for as much as $8,645.
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 Oak Barrel Chairs
- What is a barrel chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Barrel 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
- What era are barrel chairs from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
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