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Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Stained Walnut Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Stained Walnut Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings Stained Walnut Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs

By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings, Widdicomb Furniture Co.

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb walnut lounge chairs (model #1682, circa 1957 USA). Spindle

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Barrel Back Swivel Chairs With Walnut  Base by Milo Baughman
Barrel Back Swivel Chairs With Walnut  Base by Milo Baughman

Barrel Back Swivel Chairs With Walnut Base by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A pair of barrel back swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman c. 1960's. They swivel a full 360

Category

20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Nice Rare Pair of Signed Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs
Nice Rare Pair of Signed Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs

Nice Rare Pair of Signed Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chairs with Walnut Legs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Rare pair of signed Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin barrel back chairs with walnut legs. These barrel

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chair w/ Klismos Style Legs
French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chair w/ Klismos Style Legs

French Art Deco Walnut Barrel Back Arm Chair w/ Klismos Style Legs

Located in New York, NY

This sophisticated Art Deco side chair was realized in France circa 1930. It features gently

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Hungarian Barrel Chairs
Pair of Hungarian Barrel Chairs

Pair of Hungarian Barrel Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

These contemporary chairs are influenced by Art Deco designs of the 1930s. This compact pair has

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hungarian Art Deco Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Style MCM Green Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Style MCM Green Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Style MCM Green Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Green Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather and Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chair No. 5646
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather and Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chair No. 5646

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Leather and Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chair No. 5646

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Southampton, NJ

This model no. 5646 chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar furniture consists of a walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A Fine Pair Of Deco Barrel Back Chairs
A Fine Pair Of Deco Barrel Back Chairs

A Fine Pair Of Deco Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Hixson, TN

A positively curious pair of Deco chairs. Brilliantly curved backs and walnut veneer. Leather

Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Style MCM Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair
Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Style MCM Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Style MCM Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman For Thayer Coggin Style Mid Century Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair This

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Style MCM Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair Pair
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Style MCM Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair Pair

Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Style MCM Barrel Back Walnut Base Swivel Chair Pair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin style mid century barrel back walnut base swivel chair - pair

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Fifties Barrel Club Chairs
Pair of Fifties Barrel Club Chairs

Pair of Fifties Barrel Club Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A great pair of newly upholstered wool plaid 1950's barrel club chairs. The fabric is a grey/black

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wool, Walnut

Barrel Back Lounge Chairs a Pair
Barrel Back Lounge Chairs a Pair

Barrel Back Lounge Chairs a Pair

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of 1970's era barrel back lounge chairs with solid black walnut frames. Finger-joint detail

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Antique Syrian Barrel Back Inlaid Chairs
Pair of Antique Syrian Barrel Back Inlaid Chairs

Pair of Antique Syrian Barrel Back Inlaid Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

This is an unusual pair of stunning antique Damascus or Syrian finely inlaid barrel back chairs

Category

Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Bone, Ebony, Walnut

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs
Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs

Pair Late Empire Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Pasadena, CA

perfect shade of blue. In addition to their desirability, these barrel back chairs are very comfortable

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Directoire Bergere Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs
Post-Modern Bespoke French Barrel Chairs

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

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Slipper Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Pair of Flair Rolling Barrel Chairs
Pair of Flair Rolling Barrel Chairs

Pair of Flair Rolling Barrel Chairs

By Flair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

swiveling rolling barrel Chairs. Original fabric is in amazing condition foam is still very good as well

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Six Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Dining Room Chairs
Six Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Dining Room Chairs

Six Vintage Mid-Century Modern Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Dining Room Chairs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Six vintage Mid-Century Modern sculpted walnut barrel back dining room chairs. Listing features (2

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs
1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs

1960's Finn Andersen for Selig Sculpted Walnut Barrel Back Club Chairs

By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Finn Andersen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

barrel-back lounge chairs designed by Finn Andersen for Selig, these pieces combine sculptural form with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Beech, Upholstery

Stunning Pair of Barrel Back Walnut and Leaf Motif Upholstered Club Chairs
Stunning Pair of Barrel Back Walnut and Leaf Motif Upholstered Club Chairs

Stunning Pair of Barrel Back Walnut and Leaf Motif Upholstered Club Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Stunning pair of vintage mahogany barrel back curvy comfy club club chairs having stylish leaf

Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair of tall barrel back lounge chairs with cane details
Pair of tall barrel back lounge chairs with cane details

Pair of tall barrel back lounge chairs with cane details

Located in St. Louis, MO

Pair of elegant tall back lounge chairs, dark walnut frames with cane insets below arm

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Chair, 1960s, Thayer Coggin
Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Chair, 1960s, Thayer Coggin

Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Chair, 1960s, Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Raleigh, NC

back and curved arms that define the barrel chair silhouette. The chair sits on a four-spoke walnut

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs in Wool, Sweden 1950s
Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs in Wool, Sweden 1950s

Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs in Wool, Sweden 1950s

Located in Westport, CT

A beautiful pair of Scandinavian-Modern barrel-back swivel chairs featuring walnut trim and plinth

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

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

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

Pair John Widdicomb Cane Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs
Pair John Widdicomb Cane Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs

Pair John Widdicomb Cane Faux Bamboo Barrel Chairs

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pasadena, TX

John Widdicomb cane faux bamboo barrel chairs Pair of cane, faux bamboo and tortoise finish

Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Red Fabric with Walnut Oakwood
Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Red Fabric with Walnut Oakwood

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs in Red Fabric with Walnut Oakwood

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A sharp pair of matching lounge chairs from the 1970s. These feature a unique curved design with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Barrel Arm Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base
Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Barrel Arm Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Barrel Arm Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base

By Thayer Coggin

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of vintage Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin (Pictured tag) Swivel Chairs with walnut bases and

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Tilting and Rocking Milo Baughman Barrel Chairs
Pair of Tilting and Rocking Milo Baughman Barrel Chairs

Pair of Tilting and Rocking Milo Baughman Barrel Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Authentic pair of Milo Baughman designed barrel back lounge chairs for Thayer Coggin. Both chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Walnut

Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Unique pair of heavily tufted barrel back chairs supported by three-legged walnut frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Luxe Pair of Modern Tufted Barrel Back Chairs in Ballet Pink Velvet and Walnut
Luxe Pair of Modern Tufted Barrel Back Chairs in Ballet Pink Velvet and Walnut

Luxe Pair of Modern Tufted Barrel Back Chairs in Ballet Pink Velvet and Walnut

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

Located in Houston, TX

Glamorous pair of barrel back lounge chairs. Chairs are upholstered in a luxe, silky pale pink

Category

Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Handsome Swivel Barrel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Handsome Swivel Barrel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Handsome Swivel Barrel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Danville, CA

Classic swivel chair by Dunbar raised on a ebonized walnut drum base. The chair has been

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Blue & White Mid 20th Century Painted Cane Barrel Chairs
Blue & White Mid 20th Century Painted Cane Barrel Chairs

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

Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair
Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair

Vintage Debonair Black Leather and Brown Suede Barrel Swivel Chair

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A suave compact beautifully made walnut swivel barrel chair, stunning from every angle, upholstered

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Lounge Chairs by Selig
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Lounge Chairs by Selig

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Lounge Chairs by Selig

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of barrel back walnut frames legs new upholstery lounge chairs.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair Selig Barrel Back Lounge Chairs In Op Art Upholstery
Pair Selig Barrel Back Lounge Chairs In Op Art Upholstery

Pair Selig Barrel Back Lounge Chairs In Op Art Upholstery

Located in Chicago, IL

Most likely from the late 1960s, these extremely comfortable club chairs swivel on walnut wood

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Finn Andersen for Selig Danish Sculpted Barrel Back Lounge Chair
Finn Andersen for Selig Danish Sculpted Barrel Back Lounge Chair

Finn Andersen for Selig Danish Sculpted Barrel Back Lounge Chair

By Finn Anderson, Selig

Located in Southampton, NJ

Finn Andersen for Selig Denmark sculpted barrel back lounge chair, circa 1960. Sculpted walnut hand

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chair with Swivel Base
Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chair with Swivel Base

Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chair with Swivel Base

Located in Freehold, NJ

This mid century modern barrel back club chair features vintage white twill upholstery, tufted seat

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Barrel Form Swivel Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
Pair of Barrel Form Swivel Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall

Pair of Barrel Form Swivel Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates

Located in Peabody, MA

Pair of swivel lounge chairs on oversized walnut bases ca, 1960s by Adrian Pearsall for Craft

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair
English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair

English Georgian Style Carved Walnut and Leather Upholstered Barrel/Desk Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having an enclosed leather upholstered back divided into panels by patinated brass nailheads, the front cabriole style legs ending in carved ball and claw feet, the rear legs are spl...

Category

Vintage 1940s English Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs, Pair
Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs, Pair

Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs, Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. The

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Swivel + Tilt Barrel Back Chairs - After Milo Baughman
Pair of Midcentury Swivel + Tilt Barrel Back Chairs - After Milo Baughman

Pair of Midcentury Swivel + Tilt Barrel Back Chairs - After Milo Baughman

By Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Decatur, GA

Gorgeous pair of swivel + rocking barrel back lounge chairs by Selig with American black walnut

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 1947
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 1947

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Mid Century "Barrel" Chairs Designed & Documented, 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

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Charles X Style Walnut Chair
Charles X Style Walnut Chair

Charles X Style Walnut Chair

Located in Hixson, TN

Charles X style walnut barrel back chair. Very nice condition. Nice panelled back, superb carvings

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Charles X Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Swivel Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Swivel Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Swivel Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Walnut Bases, Original Upholstery Condition: Original Vintage Condition, Refinished

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Adrian Pearsall

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Club Chairs by Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back club chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Edward Wormley Barrel Back Swivel Chairs for Dunbar in White Boucle, 1960s
Edward Wormley Barrel Back Swivel Chairs for Dunbar in White Boucle, 1960s

Edward Wormley Barrel Back Swivel Chairs for Dunbar in White Boucle, 1960s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Dallas, TX

Edward Wormley designed barrel back swivel chairs for Dunbar freshly reupholstered in a new

Category

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

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Christophe Pillet for Holly Hunt Elegant Modern Mohair Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Christophe Pillet for Holly Hunt Elegant Modern Mohair Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Christophe Pillet for Holly Hunt Elegant Modern Mohair Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By HOLLY HUNT, Christophe Pillet

Located in South Bend, IN

An outstanding pair of monumental modern barrel back "Triumph" lounge chairs or club chairs By

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Barrel Back Velvet Swivel Club Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Barrel Back Velvet Swivel Club Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Barrel Back Velvet Swivel Club Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Milo Baughman style Swivel Club Chairs Offered is a pair

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Ethan Allen Swivel Club Chairs
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Ethan Allen Swivel Club Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Ethan Allen Swivel Club Chairs

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back Ethan Allen Swivel club chairs Offered is a Pair of Mid

Category

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

Materials

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
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 16, 2019

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

  • 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 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 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.