Camel Velvet Barrel Chair, Vintage Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
The back wraps around you in one continuous curve, a barrel of soft tan velvet cradled by hand-carved show-wood the color of dark honey.
20th Century Armchairs
Velvet, Mahogany
Camel Velvet Barrel Chair, Vintage Neoclassical
Located in New York, NY
The back wraps around you in one continuous curve, a barrel of soft tan velvet cradled by hand-carved show-wood the color of dark honey.
Velvet, Mahogany
1960s Pair of Mid Century Blue Velvet Barrel Chairs -Set of 2
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This pair of Hollywood Regency barrel lounge chairs showcases a plush, sophisticated silhouette wrapped in vibrant teal-blue velvet upholstery.
Velvet
Dialogica 1980s Moss Green Chenille Velvet Barrel Chair by Sergio Savarese
By Dialogica
Located in New York, NY
Deep, round, and wrapped in moss green chenille velvet. A chair that asks you to sit down and stay a while. The shell curves in one unbroken sweep, back and arms cast as a single so...
Velvet, Black Walnut
Viennese Barrel Chair in upholstered in Moss Green Velvet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Viennese Barrel Chair in upholstered in Moss Green Velvet.
Velvet, Beech
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
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"...
Velvet, Wood
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...
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937
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 one.
Velvet, Wood
Channel Barrel Swivel Chair in Silver and Teal Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Horizontal channels wrap the entire barrel frame of this made-to-order swivel chair — stacked in silver velvet on the exterior, opening to a teal velvet interior that deepens the two...
Upholstery, Velvet
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, Butter White Velvet, 1937
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
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...
Velvet, Wood
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 "...
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 8
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
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...
Velvet, Wood
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.
Velvet, Wood
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 ...
Velvet, Wood
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...
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Ivory Velvet, 1937, Set of 6
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chair for Cassina, patinated wood and butter white velvet seat, Italy, 1937, set of six.
Velvet, Wood
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.
Velvet, Wood
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.
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Beige Velvet, 1937, Set of 4
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 4 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the ic...
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Red Velvet, 1937, Set of 2
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 2 A timeless design informed by exceptional constructive complexity, the icon...
Velvet, Wood
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...
Velvet, Wood
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...
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 2
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
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 "...
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Burgundy Velvet, 1937, Set of 4
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 four.
Velvet, Wood
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Lounge Chairs in Brown Velvet and Walnut Legs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Originally conceived in the late 1940s, this sculptural barrel chair embodies the sleek, aerodynamic sensibilities of mid-century design.
Velvet, Walnut
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.
Velvet, Wood
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.
Velvet, Wood
$6,400Sale Price / set|36% Off
Pair of Velvet Regency Barrel Back Circle Armchairs
Located in Naples, FL
Pair of plum velvet upholstered barrel backed Hollywood Regency circle armchairs.
Wood, Velvet
$4,500Sale Price / set|25% Off
French Art Deco Barrel Club Chairs, Green Velvet, Mahogany
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Sensational French Art Deco barrel chairs in the style of Dominique. Lovely green velvet fabric with gold perimeter.
Fabric
Vintage Modern Barrel Swivel Accent Chair in Blush Textured Velvet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add timeless style and comfort to your space with this elegant vintage barrel swivel chair. Upholstered in a soft blush-pink textured velvet, it features a curved wraparound back, ge...
Fabric
Contemporary Barrel Armchair Upholstered in Orange Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Handcrafted armchair shown in fumed word frame with burnt orange velvet and black piping. Multiple layers of foam with various densities provide high level of comfort. Stain resistan...
Velvet, Wood
Curved Barrel Chair with Cream Velvet and Painted Panel Back, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. This curved barrel-back chair sits on a solid hardwood core with an 8-way hand-tied spring base. Th...
Upholstery
20th Century Mahogany and Stripped Velvet Upholstered Barrel Back Club Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
A late 20th Century Mahogany and Stripped Velvet Upholstered Barrel Back Club Chair. Measures 24.5" in width, 26" in depth, 29" in height.
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of Custom Barrel-Back Armchairs in Leopard Velvet
Located in Dallas, TX
Gorgeous pair of barrel-back cutout armchairs in custom leopard velvet. Made to order and can be modified to your specifications. Available at $5800 (as shown), or in choice of fabri...
Velvet, Wood
$4,104 / item
Art Deco Barrel Club Chair in Ebonized Mahogany
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); the cut velvet shown is for design inspiration only. A curved barrel back framed in ebonized African mahogany gives this Art Deco insp...
Fabric, Velvet, Upholstery
Contemporary Pair Of Barrel Armchairs in Eggplant Velvet-Mondo Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
A sophisticated pair of lounge chairs blending the sensual curves of modern design with the refined geometry of Art Deco. Each chair is upholstered in plush amethyst velvet, highligh...
Velvet, Wood
A Pair of 1930's Art Deco Barrel-Back Cocktail Chairs
Located in London, GB
A Pair of Art Deco Barrel-Back Cocktail Chairs in Dedar "Adam's & Eva" Sage Green Velvet, Believed to be from the American Bar at The Savoy, London, circa 1930s-1950s A fine pai...
Other
$17,250 / set
Pair of Streamlined Channel Tufted Barrel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Plush, stylish, and bold these channel tufted barrel chairs are undeniably unique. Each meticulously restored.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of 1970s Barrel Swivel Chairs, Teak Drum Base
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pair of 1970s barrel swivel chairs with distinctive large teak drum bases.
Velvet, Teak
Sleek Karpen of California Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Karpen & Bros., Karpen of California
Located in Dallas, TX
Infuse your home with this luxurious pair of modernist Karpen lounge chairs. Perfectly proportioned each boasting a sculptural barrel silhouette with a bold, modern edge.
Velvet, Wood
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, Black Leather, 1937, Set of 2
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
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 ...
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Barrel Slipper Chair with Exposed Walnut Frame and Gold Feet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
An exposed walnut frame traces the curved exterior of the barrel back on this made-to-order slipper chair — a structural detail that surfaces the craft and anchors the Art Deco silho...
Velvet, Walnut, Wood, Upholstery
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Green Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club/lounge chairs, dating from the 1970's.
Velvet
Elegant Barrel Accent Chair with Fringe Skirt & Optional Swivel Base
Located in New York, NY
This barrel chair offers a sophisticated blend of form and texture, ideal for discerning design schemes.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Trimming
George III Mahogany Barrel Back Armchair, C. 1810
Located in Nashville, TN
A refined English armchair from the George III period, featuring a classic barrel back with signature fluted detailing and elegant proportions.
Velvet
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.
Steel, Chrome
Three-Leg Barrel Dining Chair with Exposed Walnut Post, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. A single exposed walnut corner post anchors the three-leg stance of this made-to-order barrel dinin...
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Green Ruched Barrel Back Swivel Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Luxuriously upholstered in soft green colored velvet, these wide and accommodating barrel chairs with rounded backs that encapsulates your body to keep you feeling comfortable and se...
Upholstery
Restoration Hardware Barrel Back Stools Newly Reupholstered - Set of 3
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Chicago, IL
Restoration Hardware French Stools in Barrelback Newly Upholstered in Plush Charcoal Silk Velvet - Set of 3 Originally designed to accommodate fireside seating around British hearth...
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Oak
Barrel office armchair – Louis XVI style – Ram heads – Carved wood, velvet, bras
Located in NAVILLY, FR
The armrests end with two finely carved rams' heads, a characteristic neoclassical motif. The enveloping half-barrel back is upholstered in golden beige velvet, secured all around by...
Hardwood
French Vintage Smoke Grey Velvet Tufted Barrel Chair
Located in New York, NY
Smoke grey velvet, tufted into a hundred small shadows. A chair that gathers you in without hurry.
Velvet, Wood
Lucite and Velvet Barrel Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
A 1970s lucite barrel back chair reupholstered in gray velvet. This chair is heavy for its size.
Lucite
Mid-Century Modern Style Blue Velvet & Walnut Frame Barrel Chair, a Pair
Located in Plainview, NY
A stylish pair of Mid Century Modern style barrel chairs. The chairs feature a recent upholstery in an electric vivid blue velvet. a highly desirable and fashionable color.
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Eight Oak and Velvet Barrel Chairs by Romwebber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Newburgh, NY
Eight neoclassical barrel chairs by ROmwebber. The finish is a lightly limed oak with velvet upholstery.
Velvet, Oak
Regency Combed Velvet Barrel Back Occasional Armchair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barrel back occasional chair with turquoise velvet upholstery Measures: Seat depth 19 Seat high 17.
Velvet
Mid Century Barrel Chairs
By Smith & Watson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mahogany Barrel Chairs with Ball Posts.
Mahogany, Velvet
Pair of French Art Deco Barrel Club Chairs, Antique Velvet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Offering a pair of graceful and elegant French Art Deco wrap-around club or armchairs purchased in Cavaillon, near Avignon. These chairs have webbing under the stuffed cushions, w...
Unavailable
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barre...
Brass
Pair of Ward Bennett Monochrome Barrel Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Oakland, CA
Make your monochrome dreams come true with this lovely pair of customized vintage Ward Bennett Barrel chairs for Brickel Associates. The ash frames were repainted in enamel and reuph...
Enamel
Unavailable
H 28 in W 30 in D 26 in
Original lounge chair, Barrel chair, club chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barre...
Velvet, Walnut
Barrel chairs on metal swivel plinths- sold separately
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W33 D36 H31.5 SW23 SD23 SH18 AH30 Newly upholstered barrel swivel chairs on metal plinth bases. Metal swivel bases have a patinated bronze look and are in great condition with no vi...
Velvet
Unavailable
H 33.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
1940s/Midcentury Barrel Back Armchair, Silk Velvet Fabric, Fully Restored
Located in Passaic, NJ
This 1940s era chair has received a full restoration. The frame was gutted, re glued, and refinished. The seat is hand tied coil springs, with the original horse hair padding intact....
Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 28 in W 75 in D 26 in
Original lounge Sofa, Barrel Sofa, club chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Sofa with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted barrel...
Velvet, Walnut
Unavailable
H 28 in W 75 in D 26 in
Original lounge sofa, Barrel Sofa, round back chair, bold, modern, walnut wood
By Sara Hayat Design
Located in Greenwood Village, CO
Experience the Timeless Elegance of Erete Sofa: A Modern, Bold, Barrel Back Chair with an Original Design Indulge in the captivating allure of Erete, a bold and exquisitely crafted ...
Brass
Vintage Turquoise Checkered Velvet Barrel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning vintage barrel chair, newly reupholstered in checkered fabric. Very comfortable. A timeless accent piece perfect for a living room, office or bedroom.
Velvet
Pair of Deco Revival Velvet Barrel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Beautifully restored and reupholstered pair of barrel chairs. The pair has been freshly reupholstered in luxurious heavy weight velvet.
Upholstery
Modern Gold Velvet Barrel Chair with Lucite Legs
Located in Norwood, NJ
Barrel / tub chair upholstered in rich gold velvet.
Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite
Pair Of Modernist Tufted Brown Velvet Barrel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Two barrel, or bucket, chairs upholstered in a cocoa brown velvet, and resting upon sculptural tripod bases.
Brass
Pair of Velvet Barrel Chairs with Walnut Plinth Bases
By Harvey Probber
Located in Danville, CA
Fantastic pair of low slung Barrel Chairs, freshly upholstered in luxurious heavy weight Charcoal Grey velvet raised on Walnut plinth type bases.
Upholstery
Sold
H 25.75 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Mid Century Modern Restored Velvet Barrel Chair Pair by Lawrence Peabody
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in Lutz, FL
Iconic and seldom seen Lawrence Peabody design for Richardson Nemschoff. The sculptural walnut frames allow the seats to have a floating aspect to them while also providing ample sup...
Velvet, Walnut
Sold
H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in
Pair of Vintage Gold Tufted Velvet Barrel Chairs on Casters, Mid-Century Modern
Located in West Hartford, CT
Mid-Century Modern pair of matching gold velvet tufted barrel chairs on casters.
Velvet, Wood
Pair of Art Deco Style Green Velvet Barrel Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of Art Deco style barrel chairs, recently reupholstered in green velvet with shaped legs.
Velvet
Vintage Velvet "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage velvet “barrel” swivel lounge chairs in the style of Monteverdi Young, circa 1950s.
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Avant Garde "Passages" Velvet Barrel Back Chair
By Wouter Vandertol
Located in Houston, TX
In collaboration with Vandertol Studios, Moxie has rebuilt a vintage barrel back club chair with eight-way hand tied springs.
Velvet
Modern Dark Grey Velvet Barrel Back Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Houston, TX
Single modern grey velvet barrel back club chairs. Recently refinished and freshly upholstered in lush deep grey velvet.
Velvet
Fabulous Pair of Pink Velvet Barrel Back Chairs
By Edward Wormley, Ward Bennett
Located in Houston, TX
Striking pair of fluted / channeled barrel back chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a luxe pink velvet.
Velvet
Curved Barrel Back Club Chair In Wintergreen Velvet
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic modern low club chair with loose seat cushion and button tufted back in recent wintergreen velvet upholstery. Fluted wood front legs and saber style angled wood back legs.
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Pink Velvet, USA, 1970
Located in Miami, FL
Curvaceous pair of barrel back lounge or bedroom chairs in rose or pink velvet Stunning design from all angles Carefully restored and upholstered in high-end soft pink velvet.
Fabric, Velvet
Striped & Red Velvet Regency Barrel Back Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel back velvet upholstered regency slipper or desk chair.
Wood, Velvet, Upholstery
English Regency Style Mahogany Barrel Library Chair in Blue Velvet
Located in Locust Valley, NY
An English Regency style mahogany library chair featuring a tub form silhouette with a gently curved, wraparound back and elegantly scrolled arms.
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Avant Garde Art "Passage" Velvet Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
These comfortable chairs have been restyled with interior and travel photographer Wouter Vandertol's unique custom velvet fabric designed by Kets&Vandertol as works of art.
Velvet
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