What is a barrel chair?

Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.

What are barrel chairs?

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

What era are barrel chairs from?

The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.

Who invented the barrel chair?

No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.

How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?

Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.

Walnut Barrel Chairs

Mid Century Modern Tub Chair

Drexel Barrel

Kagan Barrel

1980s Mid Century Walnut Barrel Chair (Refinished)

$2,175

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

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

$3,800

Mid-Century Lacquered Walnut Barrel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-cenutry barrel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel, Precedent Collection features a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Cord

George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair

$7,500

George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair

By George Nakashima

Located in Rockaway, NJ

George Nakashima Walnut Barrel Back Captains Dining Chair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Windsor Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair

$1,595

Italian Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair

Located in Germantown, MD

Italian Made Regency Style Walnut and Upholstered Barrel Back Chair in very good vintage condition

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - Pair

$2,500 / set

Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Italian Regency Distressed Carved Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features

Category

Antique Early 1900s Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base

$4,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs or Lounge Chairs Walnut Base

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A super comfy matching pair of barrel back lounge chairs circa 1960's. These feature swiveling

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Tilt Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair

$3,295

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Tilt Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin mid century walnut tilt swivel barrel lounge chair This chair

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Italian Barrel Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair

$1,210

Mid-Century Modern Italian Barrel Walnut Wood Side Lounge Chair

By Josef Hoffmann

Located in Carimate, Como

Very elegant Mid-Century Modern Italian walnut wood chair. This chair will bring a touch of MCM

Category

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

Materials

Wood

Sexy Pair Harvey Probber style Walnut Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern

$3,250

Sexy Pair Harvey Probber style Walnut Barrel Back Chairs Mid-Century Modern

By Harvey Probber

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Sexy pair of Harvey Probber style walnut barrel back chairs. These handsome chairs retain their

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

$16,000 / set

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

By Edward Wormley, Drexel

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair New Alcantera Upholstery Oiled Walnut Cube Shape Barrel Wrap Around Back Lounge Chairs MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Handsome Pair French Country Walnut Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Chairs

$2,280Sale Price / set|20% Off

Handsome Pair French Country Walnut Faux Bamboo Cane Barrel Back Chairs

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in Pemberton, NJ

A wonderful pair of faux bamboo caned club chairs with a glossy light tortoise finish. The sturdy

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

20th Century White American Walnut Single Barrel Club Chair by Vladimir Kagan

$20,900

20th Century White American Walnut Single Barrel Club Chair by Vladimir Kagan

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern American single low back Barrel club, lounge chair made of hand

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20

$12,000 / set

Set of 6 Empire Barrel Chairs, 1810-20

Located in Belmont, MA

This unique and original set of 6 early 19th century Empire barrel chairs stands out for its

Category

Antique 1810s French Empire Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters

$2,750 / set

Pair of Century Furniture Cos Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs and Casters

By Century Furniture

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great pair of barrel chairs in a very cool batik fabric. These chairs are classic lounge chairs

Category

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

Materials

Cotton

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Walnut Base

$4,995

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs on Walnut Base

By Selig

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs Offered is a pair of vintage Mid

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

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

Antique 1810s French Empire Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Kisabeth Custom Furniture Swivel Barrel back Lounge Chair

$1,680Sale Price|20% Off

Kisabeth Custom Furniture Swivel Barrel back Lounge Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a custom made chair by Kisabeth Furniture. It has a beautifully curved barrel back and an

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of "Nana and Poppa" Barrel Backed Chairs

$9,000 / set

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Modern Restored Velvet Barrel Chair Pair by Lawrence Peabody

$4,300 / set

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

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Barrel Swivel Chairs by Selig

$8,500 / set

Pair of Midcentury Barrel Swivel Chairs by Selig

By Selig

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Danish Midcentury Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs. Designed by Selig. Completely redone. New

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

3 Finch Furniture Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut Barrel Back Armchairs

$1,260Sale Price / set|30% Off

3 Finch Furniture Thomasville Mid-Century Modern Walnut Barrel Back Armchairs

By Thomasville

Located in Dayton, OH

Three 1959 occasional armchairs by Finch Furniture for Thomasville Chair Company. Made from walnut

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Accent Chair

$2,600

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Back Accent Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

barrel back that connects to an upholstered seat raised on black lacquered walnut splayed legs with brass

Category

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

Materials

Brass

MCM Low Profile Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, C. 1950s

$7,800 / set

MCM Low Profile Barrel Back Lounge Chairs, C. 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

A stunning pair of low-profile barrel back lounge chairs in the style of Adrian Pearsall, circa

Category

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

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Barrel-Back Swivel Club Chair w Walnut Base in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s

$2,320Sale Price|20% Off

Barrel-Back Swivel Club Chair w Walnut Base in the Style of Milo Baughman, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant, sculptural, and inviting, this 1970s Mid-Century Modern swivel club chair embodies the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair

$2,267Sale Price / set|20% Off

Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs - a Pair

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic pair of Danish Modern Purple Upholstered Barrel Tub Chairs. Pair vintage vinyl purple

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Blue & White Mid 20th Century Painted Cane Barrel Chairs

$2,395 / set

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

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Pair of Oxford Ltd Saffron Striped Barrel Lounge Chairs

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Oxford Ltd Saffron Striped Barrel Lounge Chairs

By Oxford Ltd.

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of Oxford Ltd lounge chairs with carved walnut Regency frame. Saber front and back legs with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Le Jeune Upholstery Gino Barrel Back Club Chair Showroom Model

$700

Le Jeune Upholstery Gino Barrel Back Club Chair Showroom Model

By Iconic Design Gallery

Located in Miami, FL

Le Jeune Upholstery Gino Barrel Back Club Chair Showroom Model Offered for sale is a Le Jeune

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair

$3,995

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair

By Selig

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen barrel back club chair Offered is a vintage mid-century

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair

$3,995

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair

By Selig

Located in Wilmington, DE

Mid-century Danish modern barrel back club chair Offered is a vintage mid-century Danish modern

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody, 1950s

$7,800 / set

Mid-Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Lawrence Peabody, 1950s

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Westport, CT

Pair of lounge chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, all

Category

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

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

$7,500 / set

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Lounge Chairs by Jens Risom

By Jens Risom

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Stunning pair of authentic mid century lounge chairs by Jens Risom. This pair of chairs is

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's

$9,800

Set of Two (2) Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Walnut After Nanna Ditzel, c. 1960's

By Edward Wormley, Nanna Ditzel, Tom Dixon, Paul McCobb

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing an ultra-rare set of barrel-back lounge chairs stamped "1968" after Nanna Ditzel

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Handsome Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern

$3,600

Handsome Lawrence Peabody Barrel Back Tub Chair Selig, Mid-Century Modern

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Handsome Lawrence Peabody barrel back tub chair. We love the large-scale wide flair arms with the

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Classic Barrel-Back Club Chairs in Ikat Upholstery

$3,000Sale Price / set|20% Off

Pair of Classic Barrel-Back Club Chairs in Ikat Upholstery

Located in Chicago, IL

Clean lined pair of Classic club chairs in the manner of Jens Risom. Aquamarine and lavender Ikat

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fantastic Pair Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs

$2,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

Fantastic Pair Hollywood Regency Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Arm Club Chairs

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Vintage pair of Hollywood Regency faux bamboo barrel back arm club chairs. These charming chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Club Chair Attributed to Harvey Probber

$3,400

Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Club Chair Attributed to Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, club chair attributed to Harvey Probber features a round, barrel shape, walnut

Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood, Walnut

Pair of Spanish Slatted Barrel Back Hand Carved Chairs

$4,490 / set

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.

Category

Early 20th Century Spanish Baroque Revival Club Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Pair Barrel Back Striped Wool Blend Upholstery Lounge Chairs Gibbings Style MINT

$6,000

Pair Barrel Back Striped Wool Blend Upholstery Lounge Chairs Gibbings Style MINT

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Baker Furniture Company

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair Barrel Back Striped Wool Blend Upholstery Lounge Chairs Gibbings Style MINT!

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Lloyd Barrel Back Lounge and Accent Chair by Crump and Kwash

$3,650 / item

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

Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century

$4,450 / set

Unusual Pair Henry Glass Style Barrel Back Tub Lounge Chairs Mid-Century

By Lawrence Peabody

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Unusual pair of Henry Glass style barrel back tub lounge chairs. We love the lower profile barrel

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Newly Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chair With Quilted Barrel Back

$2,000Sale Price|20% Off

Newly Upholstered Milo Baughman Style Swivel Tub Chair With Quilted Barrel Back

By Milo Baughman

Located in Charleston, SC

diamond weave upholstery fabric. tufted button detail swivel chair on walnut base. This chair has been

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vintage Mid-Century Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin

$6,435Sale Price|35% Off

Vintage Mid-Century Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pasadena, TX

others. Vintage Mid-Century barrel swivel lounge chair by Thayer Coggin Milo Baughman Marked

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair

$1,200 / set

Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern Paul McCobb Style Barrel Back Slipper Lounge Chairs - a Pair. Item

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Sculptural Billy Haines Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair

$3,250 / set

Sculptural Billy Haines Style Barrel Back Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern, Pair

By William Billy Haines

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely pair of sculptural Billy Haines style barrel back lounge chairs. Upholstery is clean but is

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel-Form Bergeres

$5,650 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel-Form Bergeres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

chair having a bowed crestrail of walnut surmounting its padded and tufted backrest. A loose, drop-in

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8

$9,800 / set

Mid-Century Modern Slatted Back / Straight Barrel Legs Dining Chair Set / 8

Located in Tarry Town, NY

chairs and two armchairs. The armchair features a slatted back design with straight barrel legs and

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany, Walnut

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

$5,450 / set

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Empire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co

$1,600

Mid-Century Tufted Lounge Chair by Fairfield Chair Co

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern walnut frame lounge chair with barrel back rest and tufted green upholstery. A

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair

$1,800

Mid Century Modern Hickory Chair Co. Barrel Cane-back Arm Chair

By Hickory Chair Furniture Company

Located in Louisville, KY

reupholstered, this barrel-back caned arm chair, boasts a beautiful form in it's design and is finished with a

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Style Blue Velvet & Walnut Frame Barrel Chair, a Pair

$2,400Sale Price|25% Off

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

Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut

Lounge Tub Barrel Chair in Walnut & Vinyl After Finn Andersen, USA, c. 1960s

$3,895

Lounge Tub Barrel Chair in Walnut & Vinyl After Finn Andersen, USA, c. 1960s

By Finn Andersen

Located in Deland, FL

company. A rare and beautifully restored pair of barrel-back lounge chairs designed by Finn Andersen for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Vienna Secession Barrel or Tub Chairs in solid walnut, Austria 1910s

$4,237 / set

Pair of Vienna Secession Barrel or Tub Chairs in solid walnut, Austria 1910s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a pair of stunning Vienna Secession Barrel or Tub Armchairs. The

Category

Vintage 1910s Austrian Vienna Secession Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

$2,000 / set

Pair Mid-Century Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern arm chairs with tufted backs. Round back design with walnut wood trim and

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

French Louis XVI Style Channel Back Bergere

$1,975Sale Price|50% Off

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

Category

Vintage 1920s French Louis XVI Bergere Chairs

Materials

Walnut

A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs

$5,600Sale Price / set|28% Off

A Pair of Barrel-Back Arm chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These petite Hungarian curved-back chairs are handsomely designed with a rounded silhouette and a

Category

Late 20th Century Hungarian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

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

$9,552 / set

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut, Fabric

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Walnut Barrel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of walnut barrel chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct walnut barrel chairs — often made from wood, walnut and fabric — can elevate any home. Find 162 antique and vintage walnut barrel chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of walnut barrel chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of walnut barrel chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Deco walnut barrel chairs are of considerable interest. Milo Baughman, Selig and Dunbar each produced beautiful walnut barrel chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Walnut Barrel Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,963, while they’re typically $1,000 on the low end and $29,975 highest priced.

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 Walnut Barrel Chairs

What is a barrel chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Barrel chairs are accent chairs that feature a curved back shaped like half of a barrel. In some cases, the back slopes down at the sides to form arms. Other pieces are armless or have separate rolled arms at the sides. You'll find a variety of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
What are barrel chairs?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019
Barrel chairs have high, semicircular backs which form a single piece with the arms.
What era are barrel chairs from?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
The earliest barrel chairs are from is the era of the early 19th century. However, Frank Lloyd Wright created one of the most famous barrel chairs in 1937 as a part of his design for Wingspread, a home in Wind Point, Wisconsin. On 1stDibs, find a collection of barrel chairs.
Who invented the barrel chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
No one knows who invented the barrel chair originally, or even where the chairs appeared first. They became popular during the mid to late 19th century, but it was Frank Lloyd Wright who made them famous when he designed an iconic version for Wingspread, a home he designed in Wind Point, Wisconsin. Wright also used his Taliesin Barrel chair to furnish his own home in Wisconsin. Shop a selection of barrel chairs on 1stDibs.
How do I reupholster a barrel back chair?
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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.

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