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Pair Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair leather barrel chair, 1980. Original leather.
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Pair Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980
Pair Leather Barrel Chairs, 1980
$2,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in
Lucite Barrel Chair By Pace
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1990s Lucite barrel chair by Pace. 2 marks on chair as shown in last image. It might be able to be
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1990s Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair By Pace
Lucite Barrel Chair By Pace
$2,475
H 29 in W 27.25 in D 25 in
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
An early barrel chair designed by Vladimir Kagan for Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. in 1947. Reupholstered in
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1940s Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
Vladimir Kagan Barrel Chair, 1947
$18,000
H 27.5 in W 32 in D 33 in
Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish lucite barrel chair with white naugahyde seat, circa 1970s. The chair is in very good
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Naugahyde

Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
Vintage Lucite Barrel Chair
$1,440 Sale Price
20% Off
H 27 in W 22.75 in D 21.5 in
Tomlinson Pavane Occasional Barrel Chair
By Tomlinson
Located in Southampton, NJ
Extremely comfortable small scale curved walnut channel back barrel chair by Tomlinson Furniture Co
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Tomlinson Pavane Occasional Barrel Chair
Tomlinson Pavane Occasional Barrel Chair
$2,195
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 16 in
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.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970
Italian Split Back Barrel Chairs, 1970
$2,800 / set
H 29 in W 28 in D 25 in
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Add a touch of timeless sophistication to your space with this pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Barrel Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Chairs
$700 / set
H 28 in W 24 in D 26 in
Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of barrel chairs with floating frames designed circa late 1950s by Lawrence Peabody for
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Maple

Vintage Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs
Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs
$4,800 / item
H 27 in W 30 in D 27 in
Viennese Barrel Chair in upholstered in Moss Green Velvet
Located in Long Island City, NY
Viennese Barrel Chair in upholstered in Moss Green Velvet.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Ward Bennett Monochrome Barrel Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Oakland, CA
Barrel chairs for Brickel Associates. The ash frames were repainted in enamel and reupholstered in red
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Enamel

Pair of Ward Bennett Monochrome Barrel Chairs
Pair of Ward Bennett Monochrome Barrel Chairs
$2,250 / set
H 32.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Bone Lacquer Sled Base Barrel Chairs
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
Similar in design to the famous "Onassis" chair by Karl Springer, these barrel chairs have bone
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Late 20th Century American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Bone Lacquer Sled Base Barrel Chairs
Pair of Bone Lacquer Sled Base Barrel Chairs
$3,750 / set
H 29 in W 27 in D 25 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
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Lucite

Postmodern Nautilus "Camo" Swivel Barrel Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Make a statement in your home with the Postmodern Nautilus “Camo” Swivel Barrel Chair. This
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, 1937
By Cassina, Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and black leather seat, Italy, 1937
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, 1937
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, 1937
$3,320 / item
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic vintage pair of barrel chairs styled after Milo Baughman was designed and manufactured in
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
Mid Century Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
$3,600 / set
H 30.5 in W 34 in D 34 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, 1937
By Frank Lloyd Wright, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" chairs for Cassina, patinated wood and burgundy velvet seat, Italy
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, 1937
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chair for Cassina, 1937
$3,355
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Postmodern Tan Brown and Back Swivel Barrel Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Pair of Postmodern Swivel Barrel Chairs with bold geometric fabric, cozy barrel shape, and smooth
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1990s American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Blue & White Mid 20th Century Painted Cane Barrel Chairs
By Henredon, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of Mid 20th Century caned barrel chairs professionally painted with vintage Cornflower blue
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Blue & White Mid 20th Century Painted Cane Barrel Chairs
Blue & White Mid 20th Century Painted Cane Barrel Chairs
$2,395 / set
H 27.5 in W 27.5 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Skirted Swivel Barrel Chairs on Wheels in Pink Upholstery
Located in Elkton, MD
Pair of vintage skirted barrel chairs with swivel functionality. Featuring a rounded back, fully
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Woven Rattan Wicker Barrel Chair with Shearling Pad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This barrel chair is stylish and comfy. Its lovely honey-colored rattan suits any room. It has a
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1960s Croatian Organic Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Wicker, Fur

Woven Rattan Wicker Barrel Chair with Shearling Pad
Woven Rattan Wicker Barrel Chair with Shearling Pad
$1,450
H 29.5 in W 25.5 in D 15.5 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Barrel Chair, 1940s
By Edward Wormley
Located in Coronado, CA
This large, chunky barrel chair was designed by Edward Wormley and manufactured by Dunbar in the
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1940s American Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Upholstery

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "O" Barrel Chairs
By Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Lucite barrel chairs designed by Charles Hollis Jones, and manufactured in the 1960s
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Lucite, Textile

Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "O" Barrel Chairs
Pair of Charles Hollis Jones "O" Barrel Chairs
$6,350 / set
H 28.5 in W 20.75 in D 17 in
Pair of Streamlined Channel Tufted Barrel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A modern update of a classic. Plush, stylish, and bold these channel tufted barrel chairs are
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Streamlined Channel Tufted Barrel Chairs
Pair of Streamlined Channel Tufted Barrel Chairs
$17,250 / set
H 29.25 in W 26 in D 26 in
Postmodern Multi Color Barrel Chairs in Chrome Casters
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Add vibrancy to your space with these Postmodern Multi Color Barrel Chairs on Chrome Casters
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20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, c1970s
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, circa 1970s. Each chair is upholstered in eye-catching patterned
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, c1970s
Mid Century Barrel Chairs on Casters, c1970s
$900 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 30 in W 27 in D 23 in
Benjamin Baldwin for Jack Lenor Larsen Furniture Company Barrel Chairs
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Benjamin Baldwin Designed chairs for Jack Lenor Larsen INC. Circa 1975. Great Barrel Chairs on
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Peter Opsvik "Cylindra" Pine Barrel Chairs, Norway 1980s
By Peter Opsvik
Located in Utrecht, NL
designs. As such, this set of barrel chairs are a true testament to his craftsmanship. Also referred to as
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1980s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Peter Opsvik "Cylindra" Pine Barrel Chairs, Norway 1980s
Peter Opsvik "Cylindra" Pine Barrel Chairs, Norway 1980s
$9,900 / set
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
1970s Mid Century Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Discover this stunning vintage pair of barrel chairs, inspired by the iconic designs of Milo
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Thayer Coggin Barrel Chairs on Casters - Set of 3
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Experience the elegance of this set of 3 Postmodern Thayer Coggin Barrel Chairs on Casters
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1980s American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of black faux sheepskin swivel and tilt/rocking swiveling barrel back chairs
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ficks Reed Barrel Chairs in White Lacquer and Todd Hase Textiles, a Pair
By Ficks Reed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Ficks Reed barrel chairs in new white lacquer and new Todd Hase textiles. Great vintage
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1960s Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rattan, Lacquer

Modern Century Furniture Swivel Barrel Chair Off White & Blue Diamond Brocade
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely modern swivel barrel chair with off white & beige base & navy-blue diamond brocade fabric by
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Brocade

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 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
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Wood, Leather

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 4
$13,200 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.45 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 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
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 6
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 6
$19,800 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.45 in D 21.26 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 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
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 6
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 6
$16,500 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Selig Imperial Barrel Chair
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Round club chair by Selig for their "Imperial" line. Great mid-century modern form with wood base
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Selig Imperial Barrel Chair
Selig Imperial Barrel Chair
$2,200
H 25 in W 40 in D 38 in
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, 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
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1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
Frank Lloyd Wright "Barrel" Chairs for Cassina, 1937, Set of 8
$22,000 / set
H 31.89 in W 21.46 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Swivel Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman- Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Mid-century swivel barrel chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1960s. These
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Flair Chrome Barrel Chairs in Pierre Frey Wokabi Fabric
By Flair
Located in Saint Louis, US
Pair of original Flair Chrome Barrel chairs. Designed by one of the most well-known manufacturers
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Flair Chrome Barrel Chairs in Pierre Frey Wokabi Fabric
Pair of Flair Chrome Barrel Chairs in Pierre Frey Wokabi Fabric
$14,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 24 in W 31 in D 28 in
1960s Rare Rattan Lattice Sculptural Tub Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
A pair of Mid Century tub barrel chairs by JD Originals. The rattan finished frames are upholstered
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan

1970s Karl Springer Style Faux Goatskin Sculptural Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Karl Springer
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These extremely rare and stylish original barrel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding
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1970s American Hollywood Regency Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, USA 1970's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing our Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, the epitome of elegance and sophistication. This
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, USA 1970's
Vintage Low Profile Barrel Chairs, USA 1970's
$2,950 / set
H 29 in W 32.5 in D 37 in
Pair of 1930's German Modernist Barrel Chairs
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of beautiful wooden barrel chairs manufactured in Germany in 1930's. Made of solid beech and
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1930s German Bauhaus Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Beech, Plywood

Pair of 1930's German Modernist Barrel Chairs
Pair of 1930's German Modernist Barrel Chairs
$1,421 Sale Price / set
25% Off
H 27.56 in W 27.17 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Modern Pink Barrel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish pair of vintage modern barrel back chairs with a fluffed backrest and a thick padded seat
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Modern Pink Barrel Chairs
Vintage Modern Pink Barrel Chairs
$1,820 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 28.5 in W 30 in D 30.5 in
Floral Red Barrel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, USA 1950's
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in New York, NY
Adrian Pearsall swivel/Tilt upholstered barrel chairs on a walnut circular plinth. Sold as is.Need
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Barrel Chair
Located in Dekalb, IL
leather armchair set in a rustic wooden barrel. Sometimes referred to as a "tub chair," this design takes
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Mid-20th Century American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Barrel Chair
Vintage Tufted Leather Chesterfield Barrel Chair
$1,595 / item
H 36 in W 24 in D 23 in
Art Deco barrel chairs and sofa, France 1930s.
Located in Landgraaf, NL
Art Deco barrel chairs and sofa, France 1930s. Set of 2 armchairs and 1 two-seater. Reupholstered
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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco barrel chairs and sofa, France 1930s.
Art Deco barrel chairs and sofa, France 1930s.
$7,749 / set
H 31.89 in W 49.61 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two '2' Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
This set of two circa 1960 barrel chairs is subtle yet delightfully sophisticated. The body of the
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid Century Documented Walnut "Barrel" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1947
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural and iconic pair of low back "Barrel" chairs were designed and executed by Vladimir
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

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
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs
Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs
$4,760 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 30 in W 27 in D 26 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Chairs with Teak Legs & Brass Feet
Located in Nantucket, MA
A pair of upholstered Mid-Century Modern tapered-arm barrel chairs. Teak wood legs with brass feet
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1980s Milo Baughman Orange Brown Faux Leather Woven Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite barrel chairs in a
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1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1980s Mid Century Walnut Barrel Chair (Refinished)
Located in North Hollywood, CA
✨Exquisite Mid-Century Walnut Barrel Lounge Chair ✨ Crafted in the United States circa 1980s, this
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1980s Mid Century Walnut Barrel Chair (Refinished)
1980s Mid Century Walnut Barrel Chair (Refinished)
$2,175
H 22.25 in W 45.5 in D 36.5 in
Vintage Russell Woodard "Peony Flower" Wrought Iron Barrel Chairs Special
Located in Omaha, NE
Russell Woodard “Peony Flower” Wrought Iron Barrel Chairs – Timeless Elegance and Comfort Elevate
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Meadow Craft collection wrought-iron Coil Spring Barrel Chairs w/ Table
By Meadowcraft
Located in Omaha, NE
wrought iron coil spring barrel chairs and 60 inch wrought iron table. Crafted from high-quality wrought
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Barrel Chairs, Pair
Located in Raleigh, NC
In the style of Milo Baughman's "Roxy" chairs, these vintage lounge chairs swivel and tilt
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Mid-20th Century Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Milo Baughman Style Barrel Chairs, Pair
Vintage Milo Baughman Style Barrel Chairs, Pair
$6,495 / set
H 27.5 in W 29 in D 30 in
Set of Two (2) Grey Barrel Chairs in the Manner of Milo Baughman, USA, c. 1980's
By Milo Baughman
Located in Deland, FL
both indoors and outdoors this set of barrel chairs are as stylish as they are comfortable. Perfect in
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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Vintage Barrel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage barrel chairs is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, all vintage barrel chairs available were constructed with great care. Vintage barrel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage barrel chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many vintage barrel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Selig produced popular vintage barrel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Vintage Barrel Chairs?

Prices for vintage barrel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage barrel chairs begin at $10 and can go as high as $29,975, while the average can fetch as much as $3,500.

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 Vintage Barrel Chairs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

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

  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.