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Midcentury Modern Club Chairs By Lawrence Peabody For Richardson Nemschoff
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous pair of mid-century modern, barrel club chairs designed by the Boston designer and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

Circa 1980s Wrought Iron Table 4 Chairs by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
" created in 1978. Four comfortable barrel or tub form arm chairs with woven backs & seats & scroll accents
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1980s American Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Classic Midcentury Modern Black Wrought Iron Patio Dining Table and 4 Chairs
By Russell Woodard
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Classic wrought iron round table and 4 barrel or tub arm chairs with woven backs and mid century
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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Ebony Black Lacquered Arm Chairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
chairs, Martini Modern Style Chairs, barrel back chairs
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Mid-20th Century Art Deco Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair Of Vintage Hollywood Regency Style Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
chairs with barrel-back, tight seat and back, cross stretcher, baluster form front legs and saber back
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20th Century Hollywood Regency Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Oversized Swedish Pine Planter, Sweden 1960 s
Located in New York, NY
A massive pine planter of exquisite craftsmanship, it is made like a barrel then carved. The chair
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Pine

Vintage Mid Century Modern Woodard Style Wrought Iron Garden Patio Dining Set 5p
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(1) round pedestal base table with umbrella hole and 4 barrel back chairs. Circa Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Pair of McGuire Organic Modern Rattan Armchairs and Ottomans
By McGuire
Located in Rio Vista, CA
the California coastal organic modern style by McGuire artisans. The chairs feature a barrel back form
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20th Century American Organic Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Leather, Rattan, Oak

Karl Springer Style Round Dining or Game Table with Pedestal Base
By Karl Springer
Located in Chicago, IL
with the table (upholstered barrel back chairs on swivels) are available in a separate listing. They
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Mid Century Space Age Dinette Kitchen Set by Richard McCarthy for Selrite 1970 s
By Selrite, Richard McCarthy
Located in New York, NY
set consists of four barrel form chairs, and the pedestal base circular top dining table. All pieces
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Wrought Iron

Vintage Six Piece Rattan Set
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Gorgeous Vintage Rattan Barrel Back Chairs with accompanying ottoman and side tables. In nice
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1970s Philippine Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Restored 1970s Pencil Reed Rattan Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Pencil Reed Rattan spindle barrel armchairs, each chair features a padded seat. 1970, Italy We
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Mid Century Barrel Chairs
By Smith Watson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Mahogany Barrel Chairs with Ball Posts.
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1950s Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Mahogany, Velvet

Channel tufted barrel chair and ottoman- Set
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W30 D35 H25 SW19 SD20 SH16.5 AH22 Ottoman W21 D21 H17.5 Fun Vintage Set of Swivel Barrel Chairs
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1980s Hollywood Regency Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Fabric

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

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Enamel

Set Of 6 Barrel Chairs
Located in New Hope, PA
Great shape and comfort, these 6 barrel chairs are ebony finished with original brass sabot
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1950s French Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Barrel Chairs in the style of William Haines
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of apple-green lacquered barrel chairs with original white leather upholstery, in the style of
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1950s American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

LEATHER BARREL CHAIRS
Located in New York, NY
VERY COMFORTABLE PORCH CHAIRS
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20th Century Mexican Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

A Pair of Suede Mid-Century Barrel Chairs, France, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Mid-Century barrel chairs each featuring frames in blackened steel, the upper ring
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century Ivory Barrel Chair with Hand Embroidery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mid-Century barrel chair is part of the Gendo Collection, the first collaboration between
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery

African Oil Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Chairs are painted enamel on metal with painted black legs. Comfortable, Sturdy and weatherproof
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20th Century Central African Industrial Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eight Oak and Velvet Barrel Chairs by Romwebber
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Newburgh, NY
Eight neoclassical barrel chairs by ROmwebber. The finish is a lightly limed oak with velvet
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1950s American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Mid Century Barrel Chair in Brown and Blue--3 in stock
By Karpen Bros.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This barrel chair actually has its 1963 birthdate stamped on it. Made by Karen & Bros., it is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Barrel Chair in Brown and Blue--3 in stock
By Karpen Bros.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This barrel chair actually has its 1963 birthdate stamped on it. Made by Karen & Bros., it is
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Pair of Swivel Barrel Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in Bronx, NY
Pair of swivel barrel lounge chairs after Ward Bennett.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Pair of Rare Huge Milo Baughman Bronze Cantilevered Barrel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rare huge Milo Baughman bronze cantilevered barrel chairs, USA, circa 1970s. Newly
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1970s American Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Bronze

Mid 20th Century Maple French Country Barrel Chairs - Pair
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of French Country style barrel chairs, unbranded. Maple with a lightly distressed finish
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Mid-20th Century American French Provincial Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

Pair of Mid Century Barrel Chairs in Brown and Blue--in stock
By Karpen Bros.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This duo of barrel chairs actually have their 1963 birthdate stamped on it. Made by Karpen & Bros
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Oak Barrel Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of oak armchairs with bentwood frames and simple, round legs with exposed pegs, in a style reminiscent of Perriand or Chapo. Newly reupholstered in pale linen. Price is for the ...
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1970s American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Mid-Century Barrel Chair with Swivel Base in Yellow, Gray--In Stock
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A small swivel chair that's truly worthy of a queen! Original yellow stained wood is enhanced by a
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Hollywood Regency Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Thread, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Pair swivel barrel chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Comfort level enhanced by the Classic
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Base Metal

Rare Jens Risom Swivel Chair
By Jens Risom
Located in Hudson, NY
Jens Risom designed vinyl barrel chair on enameled steel "tulip" base.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Suite de quatre fauteuils “Barrel chairs 606” conçus par Frank Lloyd Wright
By Frank Lloyd Wright
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Cet incontournable fauteuil du mouvement Arts & Crafts du début du XXe siècle reprenant la forme d’un baril, est inventé par l’architecte Frank Lloyd Wright en 1904 et ensuite édité ...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Cherry

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in original fabric
Located in New York, NY
shape than your typical barrel chair from this period. Veneer on base needs replacing.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Danish Modern Finn Anderson for Selig Lounge Chair
By Finn Anderson
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Anderson for Selig barrel chair made in Denmark,circa 1960's. It has a refinished walnut frame
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Walnut

Stained Plywood and Faux Leather Restaurant Chair, Otto Korhonen / Alvar Aalto
By Huonekalu-Ja Rakennustyötedas Oy, Alvar Aalto
Located in Farnham, Surrey
Korhonen and Alvar Aalto, the "pönttötuoli" / barrel chair was originally designed for the Tarina
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Birch

Vintage Italian Barrel Back Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Barrel back chair in steel with painted surface with custom coral linen cushion.
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20th Century Italian Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Barrel Back Chair by Selig
Located in New York, NY
Button tufted barrel back club chair with chrome base by Selig circa 1960 upholstered in grey Dover
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1960s North American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Milo Baughman Chrome Barrel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hudson, NY
Vintage Milo Baughman chrome barrel lounge chair in new quadrille's velvet upholstery.
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1970s American Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A pair of 1970s barrel back swivel chairs by Milo Baughman in charcoal grey.
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Textile

Pair of Low Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Great pair of low barrel back chairs completely reupholstered in muslin ready for your fabric
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Milo Baughman Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish pair of "flat bar style" club chairs are attributed to Milo Baughman and they date to
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Antique Barrel Back Chairs
Located in Bridgehampton, NY
Green leather upholstered oak frame chairs. Sold as a set of 6.
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1940s English Vintage Barrel Chairs

Swiveling 1940 s Barrel Back Chairs
By Erwin-Lambeth
Located in Woodstock, NY
A matched pair of stylish 1940's chairs, retaining the original tag of Erwin-Lambeth, and the John
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1940s American Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Adrian Pearsall Wide Barrel Lounge Chair for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Reupholstered Adrian Pearsall wide barrel lounge chair for Craft Associates, circa 1960s. Fabric is
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Biedermeier Barrel-Back Tub Chairs
Located in Lake Success, NY
Pair of Biedermeier barrel-back tub chairs with ornate upholstery. These are a 1960s version of
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1960s Vintage Barrel Chairs

Chrome Barrel Back Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Gorgeous pair of heavy chrome barrel back chairs by Milo Baughman. Newly upholstered with beautiful
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Kipp Stewart Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Kipp Stewart
Located in Nashville, TN
Beautiful and rare pair of Kipp Stewart for Drexel barrel lounge chairs in walnut and black lacquer
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

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Walnut, Lacquer

Barrel Wicker Lounge Chairs by Sonett, Austria, 1950s
By Karl Fostel Sen’s Erben
Located in Vienna, AT
Barrel wicker lounge chairs by Sonett, Austria, 1950s.
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Barrel Back Vinyl Arm Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Take a seat in this Sculptural Chrome Chair and travel back in time to the funky '70s - groovy
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Walnut Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Small-scale 1950s lounge chairs with a strong visual punch. Polished European walnut frames
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1950s Italian Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Linen, Rattan, Walnut

Midcentury Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Back Tub Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
A vintage circa 1960s pair of swivel barrel back button tufted tub chairs by Milo Baughman. Good
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Wonderful Pair of Monumental Milo Baughman Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Great and Rare pair of over sized barrel back lounge chairs with High End Tweed button tufted
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Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Green Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chair
Located in Houston, TX
Midcentury Milo baughman green tilt and swivel lounge chair with original vintage fabric with
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20th Century Vintage Barrel Chairs

Pair of Barrel Back Swivel Club Chair by Karl Springer
Located in New York, NY
Pair of two swivel chairs by Karl Springer covered in blue silk upholstery on a brass metal base
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Late 20th Century American Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Pair of French Art Deco Barrel Club Chairs, Antique Velvet
Located in San Francisco, CA
Cavaillon, near Avignon. These chairs have webbing under the stuffed cushions, which is to say, as was
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20th Century French Art Deco Vintage Barrel Chairs

Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in New London, CT
Nice surviving set of channel black desk chairs in original black naugahyde with chrome castors. We
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Barrel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.