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Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair

Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

back chairs are in pristine condition.The hand woven cane seating and back side have great patina.

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Hickory

Liberty & Co Oak Barrel Back Chair
Liberty & Co Oak Barrel Back Chair

Liberty & Co Oak Barrel Back Chair

By Liberty & Co.

Located in Petworth, GB

Liberty & Co “Stanmore” Arts and Crafts oak barrel back chair, solid seat with original dark oak

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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs
Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of “Nana” and “Poppa” walnut barrel backed chairs from the area of Genoa. Upholstered in new

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Early 1800s Neoclassical Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright
Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright

Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in San Francisco, CA

Barrel-Back Chair from the Frank L. Smith Bank by Frank Lloyd Wright United States, 1905 Barrel

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Early 1900s American Modern Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair
Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair

Old Hickory Barrel Back Chairs -Pair

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early hand made bentwood Old Hickory high back chairs covered in calf skin/leather.The condition

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1920s American Adirondack Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Hickory

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair
Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

Stunning 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs, Pair

Located in San Angelo, TX

two pairs of Gustavian Barrel Back chairs in stock with a pair of lion head barrel backs in stock if

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Pair of 19th C. Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Gustavian Chairs.

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Wood

19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

By Ephraim Stahl

Located in Allerum, SE

Fine early 19th century Gustavian barrel back armchairs in their original condition. Attributed to

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Pine

Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815
Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815

Black Leather Upholstered English Regency barrel-back chair, circa 1815

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Distinctive English Regency barrel-back library chair, circa 1815, with channeled black leather

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Brass

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs
18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

18th Century Swedish Gustavian Barrel Back Chairs

Located in San Angelo, TX

A gorgeous and unique pair of late 18th Century Swedish barrel backs from the Gustavian period that

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Late 18th Century European Gustavian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste
Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste

Rare English Art Deco Barrel-Back Chair in the Asian Taste

Located in San Francisco, CA

the framed in-curved back above a bowed upholstered seat flanked by openwork sides; all raised on

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1920s English Art Deco Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Barrel-Back Chair circa 1905, by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank
Barrel-Back Chair circa 1905, by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank

Barrel-Back Chair circa 1905, by Frank Lloyd Wright for the Frank L. Smith Bank

By Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in LAMBLORE, FR

Crafted in solid wood, it highlights the master’s appreciation for natural and durable materials. Its geometric, understated structure is defined by a semi-circular backrest that par...

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Early 1900s Prairie School Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa
Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa

Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Barrel Back Chair And Boudoir Sofa

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique French Art Nouveau Maurice Dufrene Footed Barrel Back Lounge Chair and Tufted Back Boudoir

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Chenille

Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs
Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs

Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs

Located in Miami, FL

Recently restored pair of vintage walnut framed barrel back chairs with white upholstery.

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Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Cherry

Pair French Empire Style Barrel Back Bergeres, c. 1930-1940
Pair French Empire Style Barrel Back Bergeres, c. 1930-1940

Pair French Empire Style Barrel Back Bergeres, c. 1930-1940

Located in Pasadena, CA

medallion motifs. Barrel back chairs of this form are uncommon, highly desirable and a true find. The chairs

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Early 20th Century French Empire Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere
French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere

French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere

By Jules Leleu, Paul Follot

Located in Houston, TX

walnut barrel back chair, club chair, side chair or tub chair has a lovely scrolled swag design around

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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Walnut

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair
Fine 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair

Fine 19th Century Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair

Located in Allerum, SE

Rare 19th century late Gustavian barrel back chair in it's original condition with lion paw back

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Wood

George III Barrel Back Linen & feather Upholstered Armchair
George III Barrel Back Linen & feather Upholstered Armchair

George III Barrel Back Linen & feather Upholstered Armchair

Located in Basingstoke, Hampshire

A George III barrel back chair. Upholstered in a lovely grey linen with interior tub-back wings and

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18th Century British George III Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Linen

A Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Armchairs
A Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Armchairs

A Pair of Swedish 19th Century Barrel Back Armchairs

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of 19th century Swediish barrel back chairs in cream/ white paint finish and upholstered in

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19th Century Swedish Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

Pair of Antique Swedish Chairs
Pair of Antique Swedish Chairs

Pair of Antique Swedish Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 19th century Swedish barrel back chairs with lion's heads. Measurements: Height: 25.25

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Early 1900s Swedish Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Wood

A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion's Head Accents
A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion's Head Accents

A Fabulous Pair of Swedish Period Gustavian Chairs w/Carved Lion's Head Accents

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Swedish Gustavian pair of carved and painted wood barrel back chairs, with lion's head accents

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Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920's
English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920's

English Barrel Back Wood Chair 1920's

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

English barrel back hardwood chair with curved arm support ,saddled seat and turned legs and

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1920s Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair
19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair

19th Century, Barrel Back, French Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand carved, painted, and pickled wood, barrel back, French bergère atop fluted, tapered legs

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1880s French Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair
Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair

Early 20Thc Barrel Back Old Hickory Rocking Chair

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This fine example of a hand made Old Hickory Furniture Co. barrel back rocking chair in fine as

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Hickory

Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair
Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair

Amazing Amish Hickory & Twig Barrel Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Amazing hand made hickory and oak slats barrel back rocking chair in fine condition.Not only is

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Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Barrel-Back Rocking Chair
Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Barrel-Back Rocking Chair

Antique Victorian Renaissance Revival Barrel-Back Rocking Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Renaissance Revival Crafted in the 1920s, this antique barrel-back rocking chair embodies the bold elegance

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1920s American Other Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs
Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs

Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Arts and Crafts Carved Barrel Back Hall or Library Chairs This is a Beautifully designed pair of

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1860s Aesthetic Movement Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of French Art Deco Barrel-Back Tub Chairs
Pair of French Art Deco Barrel-Back Tub Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Barrel-Back Tub Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

"barrel-back" or "corbeille" silhouette, characterized by a continuous curved backrest that flows

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Early 20th Century French Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Beech

Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs
Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Italian Side Chairs

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

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Early 20th Century Italian Art Deco Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

ANTIQUE PLAIL BROTHERS  Even Arm, High Back Barrel Chair - Stickley era - W4844
ANTIQUE PLAIL BROTHERS  Even Arm, High Back Barrel Chair - Stickley era - W4844

ANTIQUE PLAIL BROTHERS Even Arm, High Back Barrel Chair - Stickley era - W4844

Located in Shamokin Dam, PA

This is a great looking barrel chair from Plail Brothers made in c. 1910. Plail made all kinds of

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Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair
Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair

Antique French Mahogany Barrel Back Desk Chair

Located in New Orleans, LA

A pleasing chair with its navy and blue stars upholstery.

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Late 19th Century French Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchair
Antique Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchair

Antique Leather Barrel Back Wing Armchair

Located in London, GB

An outstanding antique leather barrel back wing armchair. This was made in England, it dates from

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1920s British Georgian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker
Antique Late Victorian Carved Quartersawn Oak Barrel Back Rocking Chair Rocker

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

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Oak

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set
French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set

French Art Deco Desk and Chair Set

Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

has three front drawers and two sets of shelves on either side, behind curved front doors. Barrel-back

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair
Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair

Vintage Salterini Maple Leaf Mount Vernon Dining Chaire A Pair

By Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Chairs, Vintage Tempestini Radar Chairs, Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back

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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair, Hand-Carved Wood, Linen, Sweden, 1810
Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair, Hand-Carved Wood, Linen, Sweden, 1810

Gustavian Barrel Back Armchair, Hand-Carved Wood, Linen, Sweden, 1810

Located in Wichita, KS

A Swedish antique armchairs from the Gustavian period with a unique shaped barrel back, circa 1810

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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Linen, Wood, Paint

A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Caned ‘Barrel Back’ Dining Chairs
A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Caned ‘Barrel Back’ Dining Chairs

A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Caned ‘Barrel Back’ Dining Chairs

Located in London, GB

A Set of Eight Regency Mahogany Caned ‘Barrel Back’ Dining Chairs On turned and tapering legs and

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Barrel Back Armchair in Wool, England circa 1900
Barrel Back Armchair in Wool, England circa 1900

Barrel Back Armchair in Wool, England circa 1900

Located in Culver City, CA

England, 1900 Newly upholstered in 100% wool by Holland & Sherry on lions claw legs. 32”w x 34”d x 45”h x 14”seat Ref. CHAIR1325 $ 8,200

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Early 1900s English Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Wool

Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s
Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s

Exceptional Danish Cabinetmaker Barrel Back Armchair in Floral Damask, 1920s

Located in The Hague, NL

the 1920s. Its design offers an intriguing combination of the antique English barrel back style, fused

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1920s Danish Art Deco Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Damask, Upholstery, Birch

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture
Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture

Vintage Wrought Iron Outdoor Patio Furniture

By John Salterini, Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and many other Vintage Wrought Iron Patio

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Early 20th Century Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club Armchairs, Pair
Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club Armchairs, Pair

Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club Armchairs, Pair

Located in Germantown, MD

Exquisite Pair of Edwardian Satinwood Inlaid Mahogany Barrel-Back Upholstered Club chairs with

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Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Satinwood

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk
Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk

Louis XVI Style Ormolu Mounted Galleried Mahogany Burl and Marquetry Desk

Located in Germantown, MD

standing 31.5" in height. A matching top grain leather barrel back chair in our inventory in a separate

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair
Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair

Early 20th Century Nichols and Stone Barrel Back Windsor Armchair

By Nichols & Stone

Located in Germantown, MD

An early 20th century Nichols And Stone Barrel Back Windsor stained ArmChair. Very sturdy. Good

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair
Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair

Antique Fluted Back Early Victorian circa 1840 Porters Wingback Barrel Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning early Victorian Porters barrel back armchair with

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1840s English Early Victorian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs
Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Empire Barrel Chairs

Located in Belmont, MA

This set of 4 Empire Barrel chairs dates back to around 1810-20. They come from France. The chairs

Category

1810s French Empire Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Walnut

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

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...

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Early 20th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Wood

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool
Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool

Regency circa 1815 Fluted Barrel Back Leather Wing Armchair and Matching Stool

By Thomas Chippendale

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

barrel back armchair and matching footstool A lovely pair and of the finest quality I have ever seen

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1810s English Regency Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

1920s Green Beige French Bergere Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
1920s Green Beige French Bergere Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

1920s Green Beige French Bergere Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Bergere barrel chairs in customized original upholstery. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Barreled Back Wherry Chair
Barreled Back Wherry Chair

Barreled Back Wherry Chair

Located in Greenwich, CT

A unique armchair with an enveloping raked barrel back made from the ship-lapped hull of a wherry

Category

1910s English Arts and Crafts Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s
Pair of Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s

Pair of Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs, France, 1930s

By Jean Pascaud

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Drawn with the quiet confidence of a single, unbroken line, this pair of French barrel-back lounge

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Fabric

19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms
19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms

19th C. Windsor Style Chair with Dolphin Head Arms

By George Hunzinger

Located in Southampton, NJ

A scarcely seen 19th c. spindle back barrel accent chair with George Hunzinger & Windsor chair

Category

Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Regency Caned Barrel Back Mahogany Chairs - Probber Style
Pair of Regency Caned Barrel Back Mahogany Chairs - Probber Style

Pair of Regency Caned Barrel Back Mahogany Chairs - Probber Style

By Harvey Probber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Gorgeous smart library chairs. Curved back and arms with cane. They have a brown velvet cushion

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Early 20th Century Unknown Regency Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks
Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks

Vintage Wrought Iron Chairs A Pair of Wireworks

By John Salterini

Located in Cumberland, RI

Radar Chairs, Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Outdoor Patio Barrel Back Chairs, and many other Vintage

Category

Early 20th Century Victorian Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Metal, Iron, Wrought Iron

French Pair Louis XVI Style Antique Tub Chairs, Early 20th C.
French Pair Louis XVI Style Antique Tub Chairs, Early 20th C.

French Pair Louis XVI Style Antique Tub Chairs, Early 20th C.

Located in Atlanta, GA

A French pair of Louis XVI style occasional barrel-back bergère chairs from the early 20th century

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Barrel Back Chair

Materials

Fabric, Wood

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Antique Barrel Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique barrel back chair for your home. Each antique barrel back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and animal skin. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique barrel back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique barrel back chair, designed in the Neoclassical, Georgian or Louis XVI style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made antique barrel back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Josef Hoffmann, Old Hickory Furniture Company and Chesterfield are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Barrel Back Chair?

Prices for an antique barrel back chair start at $275 and top out at $48,000 with the average selling for $4,800.

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 Antique Barrel Back Chair
  • 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.