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Outstanding Pair Of Milo Baughman Chrome Barrel Back Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding and gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman heavy chrome barrel back chairs. I believe this
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Pair of Directoire Style Barrel Back Chairs in the Manner of Nierman Weeks, 1970
By Niermann Weeks
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful large-scale pair of Gustavian painted Barrel back chairs. This stunning pair of Klismos
Category

Vintage 1970s Directoire Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of French Directoire Style Barrel Back Chairs, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, PA
A beautiful large-scale pair of Gustavian painted barrel back chairs in the manner of Nierman Weeks
Category

Vintage 1970s American Directoire Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Fabulous Pair of Signed Milo Baughman Lucite Clad Swivel Rocker Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
swivel rocking Milo Baughman barrel back chairs. These are super rare and in very nice vintage condition
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Restored Pair of Barrel Back Chairs
By Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Great pair of restored Barrel Back light blue chairs. Chairs have been reupholstered and have new
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Stylish Pair of Hollywood Regency 1960s Painted Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair of Hollywood Regency 1960s painted barrel-back chairs with caned back; each
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs

Barrel Back Chairs by John Widdicomb
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pomona, CA
Set of four faux-bamboo-style cane back accent chairs. Original patinated copper-covered casters
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Majestic mosaic marquetry Damascus pair of Syrian armchairs beautifully patterned with intricate inlay of tortoise shell, various exotic woods and mother-of-pearl. Mosaik provides...
Category

Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

Leather Barrel Back Chairs, Metropolitan, 1970s
By Metropolitan
Located in Chicago, IL
Leather barrel back lounge chairs by Metropolitan Furniture, circa 1970. Original leather in very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair French Leather Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
This is a classic pair of mid-20th century Louis XV-Style barrel back bergeres that retain their
Category

Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Art Deco Giltwood Barrel Back Chair
Located in Manhasset, NY
barrel back, arms and thick fabulous legs add to the perfect rendition of the era.
Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Pair of Leather Barrel Back Chairs.
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing pair of red leather barrel back armchairs. Newly upholstered with great quality leather
Category

Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Pair Vintage Teak Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of teak base side chairs make an excellent addition to any mid-century space. Please
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Four Art Deco Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
Set of four generously sized Art Deco cherry wood tub chairs shown with fluted and reeded columns
Category

Vintage 1930s French Bergere Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Vintage Barrel Back Chair
Located in New York, NY
A chic and versatile walnut vintage chair with a barrel back, tight upholstered back and loose seat
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Pair of Vintage Barrel Back Chairs in Sheepskin
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Very cool pair of wood barrel back chairs. The unfinished wood radiates a natural rustic vibe along
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Art Deco Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Westport, CT
pair of generously sized Art Deco cherry wood tub chairs shown with fluted and reeded columns
Category

Early 20th Century French Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Mahogany Barrel Back Chairs Set of 2
Located in Pomona, CA
A pair of mahogany barrel back curved arms accent chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Barrel Back Chair in Patterned Linen by Zak + Fox, England, Circa 1810
Located in Culver City, CA
Barrel back chair in Patterned Linen by Zak + Fox England circa 1810 Newly upholstered on
Category

Antique 19th Century English Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Black Leather Barrel Back Chair by HBF
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage barrel back armchair in black leather with tapered wooden legs. The piece retains its HBF
Category

Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Arts Crafts Windsor Style Barrel Back Chair By Liberty Co
By Liberty Co.
Located in Petworth, GB
Arts and Crafts Windsor style barrel back chair In stained beech with spindle back Attributed to
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Antique 1890s English Arts and Crafts Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Oscar Bach Style Iron Barrel Back Chair
By Oscar Bruno Bach
Located in New Windsor, NY
Wonderful accent chair, circa 1970-1980. Scroll decorated and patinated iron frame. Very good
Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Renaissance Corner Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Milo Baughman Style Swiveling Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Comfortable pair of swiveling lounge chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Please confirm item
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

A Stylish Pair of American 1950 s Pickled-Oak Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A stylish pair American mid-century pickled-oak barrel-back chairs; each with sloping incurved
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Barrel Back Chairs Upholstered in Italian Boucle
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
rounded back.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Barrel Back Chairs Upholstered in Italian Bouche
By Brendan Bass
Located in Dallas, TX
rounded back. "Italian Bouche" upholstered fabric.    
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Striped Red Velvet Regency Barrel Back Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Barrel back velvet upholstered regency slipper or desk chair. Striped velvet seat and back in gold
Category

Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Pair of Bamboo Legged Cherry Red Velour 19th-20th Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of bamboo legged cherry red velour 19th-20th century barrel back chairs. Sleek and stylish are
Category

Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Faux Bamboo Barrel Back Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
Very stylish faux bamboo metal barrel back metal arm chair.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Pair of 19th Century Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Elegant pair of 19th century Gustavian barrel back armchairs with detailed lions' head carvings on
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint, Wood

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

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Back Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back swivel lounge chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Superb Leather Barrel-Back Chairs By Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare and elegant pair of swiveling barrel-back lounge chairs fully upholstered in beautifully
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Barrel Back Chairs in Molded Lucite
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pair of barrel back lounge chairs in molded lucite with upholstered seats, American 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Floating Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of Milo Baughman flat bar chrome frame floating barrel back lounge chairs. Timeless yet very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Georgian Style Walnut and Cane Barrel Back Chairs with Cushion
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Hixson, TN
This is a grand pair of English walnut barrel back chairs with cane backs and seats. There is the
Category

Early 20th Century English Georgian Chaise Longues

Mid Century Pair of Lucite Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of clear Lucite chairs with white, diamond patterned upholstery.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Textile

Diminutive Pair of Mid-Century Lucite Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Small scale Lucite tub chairs with new upholstery. Sleek clean lines with a barrel back
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Lucite

Set of Four Hand Carved Occasional Barrel Back Chairs
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This is a set of four stylish parcel-gilt and mahogany hand carved occasional chairs with barrel
Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Other Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Italian Renaissance Style Walnut Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Essex, MA
Great walnut color with door below seat and panelled back.
Category

Antique 1650s Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Irish Country Barrel Back Chair, Whitewash
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Irish Country style barrel back tub chair with slatted backrest and cushioned seat above out
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Irish Country Barrel Back Chair, Walnut
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Irish country style barrel back tub chair with slatted backrest and cushioned seat above out
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Massive Edwardian Style Barrel Back Chair
Located in Bellport, NY
Extra-wide Edwardian style Barrel Back Armchair,black turned legs on brass casters,all new
Category

English Armchairs

Pair of Swedish Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
These lovely pair of chairs have been wonderfully carved with decorative wave detailing to the
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Pair of 18c Swedish Barrel Back Chairs with Lion Carving
Located in New Orleans, LA
Beautiful lion carving detail on Swedish pair of chairs. Scraped finish with rosette carving and
Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Elegant Pair of Luxe Barrel Back Chairs with Brass Legs
By Edward Wormley, Ico Parisi, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Houston, TX
Perfect pair of barrel back lounge chairs upholstered in a cream Lee Jofa woven fabric. Brass
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Back Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Astoria, NY
A pair of vintage barrel back club chairs with tufted cushions and chrome frames. They are by Milo
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Pair of Barrel Back Chairs by Alexvale Furniture Company
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage pair of barrel back swivel chairs upholstered in a Haitian Cotton. Retains its original
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of Avant Garde Art "Passage" Velvet Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
In collaboration with Vandertol Studios, Moxie has rebuilt a pair of vintage barrel back clubs with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Chair Floating in a Chrome Base
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chair has great architectural lines and is very large in size, the tufted back and sides hugs the body
Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Barrel Back Chair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Gorgeous midcentury 360 degree swivel chair with peach colored velvet upholstery.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Large, Gold Velvet Upholstery Lounge, Barrel-Back Chairs
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of nice details and quality gold velvet fabric upholstery lounge chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Back Chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Pair of chairs from 1950's with nice barrel back .
Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

c.1910 Fischel Bentwood Barrel-Back Chair
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
Amazingly comfortable, signed Fischel, barrel-back arm chair. Completely restored structurally, it
Category

Early 20th Century Czech Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood

Irish Country Barrel Back Chair, Dark Ale
Located in Westwood, NJ
An Irish Country style barrel back tub chair with slatted backrest and cushioned seat above out
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Country Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Exceptional Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Barrel Back Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Great Pair of restored barrel back chrome base Milo Baughman chairs for Thayer Coggin
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Barrel Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal barrel back chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every barrel back chair was constructed with great care. Find 860 options for an antique or vintage barrel back chair now, or shop our selection of 16 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barrel back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A barrel back chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made barrel back chair over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Selig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Barrel Back Chair?

A barrel back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,800, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $22,500.

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 Barrel Back Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
    The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.