What are barrel chairs?

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

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 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.

Orange Barrel Chairs

Henredon Chairs Pair

Deal Chair

Hermes Orange Furniture

Henredon Folio

Down Filled Club Chairs

Club Chairs On Casters

Hermes Barrel

Gio Ponti Brass Legs

Pair Of Crate and Barrel Channel Tufted Leather Lounge Chairs

$3,200 / set

Pair Of Crate and Barrel Channel Tufted Leather Lounge Chairs

By Crate & Barrel

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Crate and Barrel's signature Leather Lounge Chairs are known for their quality manufacture and comfort. Quality blonde leather channel tufted on the backs and seats. Mounted on brush...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Selig Imperial Barrel Chair

$2,200

Selig Imperial Barrel Chair

By Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Round club chair by Selig for their "Imperial" line. Great mid-century modern form with wood base. Please confirm location.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Club Orange Chair

$2,400

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Club Orange Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Baltimore, MD

Midcentury vintage swivel barrel chair from the 1960s/1970s. Heavily styled in the iconic manner of Milo Baughman and Selig designs, this statement piece features a sleek, circular w...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Upholstered in Orange Velvet

$7,350 / set

Contemporary Barrel Armchair Upholstered in Orange Velvet

Located in New York, NY

Handcrafted armchair shown in fumed word frame with burnt orange velvet and black piping. Multiple layers of foam with various densities provide high level of comfort. Stain resistan...

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1980s Milo Baughman Orange Brown Faux Leather Woven Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

$2,475 / set

1980s Milo Baughman Orange Brown Faux Leather Woven Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite barrel chairs in a circular plinth base. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Orange Painted 1930s Signed Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocker

$1,485

Orange Painted 1930s Signed Old Hickory Barrel Back Rocker

Located in Los Angeles, CA

1930s signed old hickory barrel back rocker in orange paint. Stamped on back of leg as shown in the images. Strong And sturdy frame.

Category

20th Century American Folk Art Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair

$1,500

Vintage Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This unique chrome frame barrel back lounge offers a stylish and comfortable addition to any interior. Unique textured fabric and Classic design make this perfect for home or busines...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy

$1,082

Mid Century Peacock Barrel Wicker Rattan Chair, C.1960, Italy

Located in London, GB

Mid century Peacock Barrel wicker rattan chair. C.1960 Italy In good condition, with general signs of wear commensurate with age, please see photos.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Lovely Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thin Frame Barrel Back Lounge Chair Midcentury

$2,250

Lovely Milo Baughman Style Chrome Thin Frame Barrel Back Lounge Chair Midcentury

By Milo Baughman, Erwin Lambeth

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Lovely Milo Baughman style chrome thin frame barrel back lounge chair. This chair retains its original orange velvet that does show wear, re-upholstery is recommended.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Attrib. to Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Rattan Barrel Lounge Chair

$2,000

1970s Attrib. to Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs Rattan Barrel Lounge Chair

By Comfort Designs, Inc.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a round rattan barrel lounge chair attributed to Adrian Pearsall for Comfort Designs in the 1970s. This design may have been part of Pearsall‚Äôs ‚ÄòSingapore Collection‚Äô. ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Pair of Chic Hermes Orange Barrel Chairs

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H 33.75 in W 25 in D 25 in

Pair of Chic Hermes Orange Barrel Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

Truly sculptural chairs newly recovered in an orange micro fiber upholstery. Stunning nickel silvered connecting bar running down the center. A show stopper.

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Vintage Steelcase 450 Side Chair with Arms Orange Vinyl Barrel Swivel Chair

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H 32 in W 25 in D 25 in

Vintage Steelcase 450 Side Chair with Arms Orange Vinyl Barrel Swivel Chair

By Steelcase

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A vintage Steelcase 450 side chair with arms. This classic mid-century modern accent chair has a classic modern style, finished with a wonderfully chic orange vinyl plastic upholster...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Orange Barrel Tube Salazar Lounge Club Chairs

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H 27 in W 26 in D 28 in

Pair of Orange Barrel Tube Salazar Lounge Club Chairs

Located in Middleburg, VA

Pair of Salazar 21st century Modern style lounge club chairs. Barrel tube design for a comfortable seat. Living room, bedroom or office. Circa 2000s. Measures: 27” H 26” W 28” D.

Category

20th Century Unknown Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Milo Baughman Barrel Tub Swivel Chairs in Orange, circa 1960s

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H 27 in W 32 in D 33.5 in

Milo Baughman Barrel Tub Swivel Chairs in Orange, circa 1960s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of vintage 1960s classic orange Milo Baughman style swivel chairs. Gorgeous orange crushed velvet fabric. All original. Chairs are in very good vintage condition. These chairs ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Drexel Swivel Barrel Shaped Club Chairs in Burnt Orange Velvet

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H 27 in W 29 in D 30 in

Pair of Drexel Swivel Barrel Shaped Club Chairs in Burnt Orange Velvet

By Drexel, Milo Baughman

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of Drexel barrel shaped swivel club chairs in their original burnt orange velvet upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs with Barrel Back in Burnt Orange Velvet

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H 35.25 in W 33.5 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs with Barrel Back in Burnt Orange Velvet

By Selig, Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Fulton, CA

A pair of Mid-Century Modern burnt orange velvet swivel lounge chairs in exceptionally fine original condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

2 Mid Century Orange Barrel Back Tufted Nailhead Club Library Lawyer Arm Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 26 in D 25 in

2 Mid Century Orange Barrel Back Tufted Nailhead Club Library Lawyer Arm Chairs

Located in Dayton, OH

Pair of mid century orange vinyl tufted barrek back chairs. Features a a naturally distressed frame and brass nailhead trim.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Hardwood

Vintage Marshall & Fields English Regency Brown Orange Barrel Back Club Chair

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H 30 in W 25 in D 26 in

Vintage Marshall & Fields English Regency Brown Orange Barrel Back Club Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Marshall & Fields English Regency Style Tufted Orange/Brown Velvet Barrel Back Club Chair on Rolling Casters.

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Barrel Back Chairs with Orange Mohair

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H 31 in W 29.75 in D 29 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Rosewood Barrel Back Chairs with Orange Mohair

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Rare pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin rosewood lounge chairs. Reupholstered in a vintage citrus mohair. These chairs are drop dead gorgeous and have been restored to great condi...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Vintage Petite Pair Hollywood Regency MCM Barrel Chairs Burnt Orange on Casters

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H 26 in W 30.5 in L 26 in

Vintage Petite Pair Hollywood Regency MCM Barrel Chairs Burnt Orange on Casters

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome pair of petite Hollywood Regency or MCM style barrel chairs in a burnt orange velvet and on casters for ease of placement.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Art Deco Giltwood Barrel Back Chair

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H 30 in W 28.5 in D 24 in

Art Deco Giltwood Barrel Back Chair

Located in Stamford, CT

Art Deco giltwood chair. The distressed gilt wooden frame in the art deco fashion. Fabulously covered in a (cat on a) hot tin roof red fabric representative of the exotic accent colo...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Pair of Dunbar Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

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H 27 in W 27 in D 25 in

Pair of Dunbar Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back lounge chairs by Dunbar. Chairs being reupholstered in grey/blue fabric. Updated images will be added to listing as soon as possible.

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Barrel Chairs, Pair

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H 28 in W 25 in D 28 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Style Mid Century Barrel Chairs, Pair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar style Mid Century Barrel chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 25 wide x 28 deep x 28 high with a seat height of 18 inches This price includes getting this p...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Henredon Folio 500 Midcentury Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

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H 28 in W 30.5 in

Henredon Folio 500 Midcentury Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Henredon

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Henredon Folio 500 midcentury Barrel lounge chairs - pair Each chair measures: 30.5 wide x 34.25 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Each piece of furniture is availa...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Henredon Folio 500 Midcentury Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

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H 28 in W 30.5 in

Henredon Folio 500 Midcentury Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Henredon

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Henredon Folio 500 midcentury barrel lounge chairs - pair. Each chair measures: 30.5 wide x 34.5 deep x 28 high, with a seat height of 17 inches Each piece of furniture is availa...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Baker Furniture Modern Down-Filled Barrel Back Lounge Chair

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H 32.5 in W 36 in D 36 in

Baker Furniture Modern Down-Filled Barrel Back Lounge Chair

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

An exceptional modern down-filled club or lounge chair in vibrant yellow upholstery By Baker Furniture USA, 20th century Measures: 36" W x 36" D x 32.5" H. Seat height 18.25...

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Mid Century Brass Base Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

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H 30.5 in W 28.5 in L 30.5 in

Milo Baughman Mid Century Brass Base Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Milo Baughman mid century brass base swivel barrel lounge chairs, pair Each chair measures: 28.5 wide x 33.5 deep x 30.5 high.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Fabric, Chrome Barrel Chairs by Woodmark Originals

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H 26.5 in W 29 in L 26.5 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Fabric, Chrome Barrel Chairs by Woodmark Originals

By Milo Baughman, Wood Mark

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of modernist button tufted barrel chairs by Woodmark Originals, reminiscent of Classic designs by Milo Baughman, superior quality and construction, retains original pale yellow ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Carved Wood Barrel Chairs Tufted Velvet Seats, 1950s

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H 26 in W 28 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Carved Wood Barrel Chairs Tufted Velvet Seats, 1950s

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a beautiful pair of curved wood barrel lounge chairs, with a carved floral design and tufted velvet seats, circa 1950s. In excellent vintage condition. The ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Blue and Orange Modern Floral Barrel Back Chair

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H 25 in W 27 in D 28 in

Pair of Blue and Orange Modern Floral Barrel Back Chair

By Baker Furniture Company, Harvey Probber, Edward Wormley

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful curved back armed lounge chairs. The fabric is decorative with birds and flowers.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Antique French Empire Barrel Back Chairs

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H 34 in Dm 26 in

Pair of Antique French Empire Barrel Back Chairs

Located in Bellport, NY

Pair of French Empire 1860s Barrel back chairs or of the La Belle Epoque Period (The Gilded Age). Magnificent frames of rich fruit woods, embellished with hand cast gilded bronze orm...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Upholstery

Pair Barrel Chairs

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H 32 in W 24 in D 23.75 in

Pair Barrel Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of vintage coiled pencil reed barrel chairs. The unique designs on the back of the chairs in a striking circular pattern. This organic look taken from the work of Italian design...

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Suede, Reed

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Chairs

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H 30.25 in W 32.25 in D 25 in

Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A stunning pair of midcentury style club chairs. This sleek and comfortable pair rests on tapered wooden legs. An oyster-shell design with elegant coral Naugahyde makes these perfect...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde

Burnt Orange Wide Wale Brushed Corduroy Tub Barrel Chair Schuford for Century

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H 25.5 in W 28.25 in D 31.5 in

Burnt Orange Wide Wale Brushed Corduroy Tub Barrel Chair Schuford for Century

By Century Furniture

Located in Topeka, KS

Gorgeous burnt orange wide wale brushed corduroy tub or barrel chair by Shuford Furniture a division of Century Furniture.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Harvey Probber Barrel Back Swivel Club Chair

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H 27 in W 26 in D 22 in

Harvey Probber Barrel Back Swivel Club Chair

By Harvey Probber

Located in Hanover, MA

Harvey Probber barrel back club chair which swivels on a wood platform base. Loose seat cushion. Original upholstery remarkably clean. Original Probber tag on deck.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Three Barrel Back Revolving Chairs

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H 28 in W 1 in D 1 in

Set of Three Barrel Back Revolving Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of three very nice barrel back revolving chairs sitting on round wooden bases. These are rare outstanding design chairs in good structural condition needing new upholstery.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Matched Pair of His and Hers Wicker Barrel Chairs

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H 30 in W 27 in D 28 in

Matched Pair of His and Hers Wicker Barrel Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Pair of stylish braided and woven wicker chairs and one slightly smaller than the other. Featuring a braided border around the top and an hourglass figure. Pads not included. Smaller...

Category

20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wicker

Drexel Heritage Swivel Club Barrel Chairs--1960s USA

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H 25 in W 31 in D 34 in

Drexel Heritage Swivel Club Barrel Chairs--1960s USA

By Drexel

Located in Miami, FL

Wonderful Original Swivel Barrel Club Chairs by Drexel Heritage. 1960s USA

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Round Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair

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H 28 in Dm 35 in

Mid-Century Modern Round Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Chair

By Thayer Coggin

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Nice circa 1970s round lounge chair.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Fabulous Wide Signed Milo Baughman Barrel Back Tub Chair Thin Chrome

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H 26 in W 37 in D 30 in

Fabulous Wide Signed Milo Baughman Barrel Back Tub Chair Thin Chrome

By Milo Baughman

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fabulous signed Milo Baughman wide barrel back tub chair with thin chrome frame. This chair is in wonderful vintage condition retaining it's original caramel faux leather upholstery....

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Large Swivel Round Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs Red Upholstery

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H 31 in W 31 in D 27 in

Set of 4 Large Swivel Round Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs Red Upholstery

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Set of 4 Large Swivel Round Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs Red Upholstery Mid Century Modern

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

SEASONAL DEAL- Lounge Swivel Chair -In the style of Milo Baughman

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H 26.25 in W 27.5 in D 30 in

SEASONAL DEAL- Lounge Swivel Chair -In the style of Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Luscious orange barrel-back swivel chair in classic Milo Baughman style.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of orange leather bleached oak Danish barrel chairs

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H 26 in W 27.5 in D 22 in

Pair of orange leather bleached oak Danish barrel chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Two bleached oak barrel chairs with three legs and bright orange leather from Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of orange leather bleached oak Danish barrel chairs

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H 26 in W 27.5 in D 22 in

Pair of orange leather bleached oak Danish barrel chairs

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Two bleached oak barrel chairs with three legs and bright orange leather from Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1960s Mid Century Orange Swivel Barrel Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall

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H 30 in W 28 in D 28 in

1960s Mid Century Orange Swivel Barrel Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Draper, UT

1960s Mid-Century Orange Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair in the Style of Adrian Pearsall.

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Beige Barrel Back Chairs with Orange Seat Cushions

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H 30 in W 26 in D 21 in

Pair of Beige Barrel Back Chairs with Orange Seat Cushions

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful pair of arm chairs with natural wood finish and orange upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Tub Chair

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H 25 in W 30 in D 27 in

Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Tub Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Newtown, CT

Milo Baughman style barrel back tub chair. Heavy chair with chrome base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Italian Orange Velvet Barrel Back Club Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti

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H 30 in W 20 in D 22 in

Pair of Italian Orange Velvet Barrel Back Club Chairs in the Manner of Gio Ponti

By Gio Ponti

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Italian orange velvet barrel back club chairs in the manner of Gio Ponti.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tufted Suede Barrel Back Tub Chair in the Manner of Milo Baughman

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H 31 in W 26.5 in D 29.5 in

Tufted Suede Barrel Back Tub Chair in the Manner of Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern American armchair in rust suede. Swivels on fully upholstered circular base. Original button-tufted suede. Manner of Milo Baughman.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

$2,595 / set

H 26.75 in W 31.5 in D 28 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Simple and elegant pair of barrel back lounge armchairs with chrome tube frames. Great size and shape, seat height is 18.75, very comfy with chrome in tip top shape. Upholstery is a ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish 1950 Low Back Easy Chair with Down Cushion

$3,750

H 33.5 in W 27.5 in D 31 in

Danish 1950 Low Back Easy Chair with Down Cushion

By Frits Henningsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Classic elegant Danish low back armchair from the 1940s. Solid and sturdy construction and very comfortable. A detail that makes this chair a little different from most other chairs ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage Burnt Orange Woven Barrel Back Armchair, Mid-Century Modern

$248

H 32.5 in W 23.75 in D 23 in

Vintage Burnt Orange Woven Barrel Back Armchair, Mid-Century Modern

Located in New York, NY

Vintage mid-century modern barrel back armchair in burnt orange woven upholstery. A chair with an easy curve, upholstered in a warm burnt orange weave the color of an ember caught m...

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois "Astrea" Orange Swivel Arm Chair

$3,250

H 26.5 in W 29 in D 28 in

Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois "Astrea" Orange Swivel Arm Chair

By Sacha Lakic, Roche Bobois

Located in Astoria, NY

Sacha Lakic for Roche Bobois "Astrea" Orange Fabric Upholstered Swivel Arm Chair, label to side. Elevate your living space with a true statement piece of modern luxury. This authenti...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,000

H 30 in W 26 in D 27 in

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in New York, NY

Iconic swivel lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Furniture Company, model 5609 c. 1950/60's. The chair features a dark wood four leg base, with an upholstered se...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair

$3,400

H 31.5 in W 33.25 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chair. This shapely midcentury swivel chair has been recently upholstered in a beautiful steel blue mohair fabric. Comfortable and stunn...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Andersen Barrel Back Club Chair

$3,995

H 27.5 in W 29.5 in D 27.5 in

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 Danish modern chair by Selig. Designed by Finn Andersen. Made in Denmark. It features...

Category

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

Materials

Walnut

Brazilian Modern MP-163 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer

$4,995 / set

H 34 in W 29.5 in D 35 in

Brazilian Modern MP-163 Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Percival Lafer

By Percival Lafer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

An exceptional example of 1970s Brazilian mid-century modern design, this MP-163 Earth lounge chair and matching ottoman by Percival Lafer beautifully captures the designer's innovat...

Category

Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Art Deco Armchairs Oak with Sculptural Pointed Backs Pierre Frey Orange Velvet

$12,400 / set

H 36.82 in W 29.73 in D 31.11 in

Art Deco Armchairs Oak with Sculptural Pointed Backs Pierre Frey Orange Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Armchairs, oak, dark stained wood, Pierre Frey Medium Corail velvet, Europe, circa 1930 An expressive pair of armchairs defined by high backrests that rise to a soft central point. ...

Category

Vintage 1930s European Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Beautiful Mid-Century Modern "Barcelona" Chairs

$4,000 / set

H 30 in W 33 in D 30.5 in

Set of Beautiful Mid-Century Modern "Barcelona" Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich for the German Pavilion at the 1929 International Exposition in Barcelona, the Barcelona Chair is more than a piece of furniture—...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin

$9,995

H 27.75 in W 44 in D 43.25 in

Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Stylish, elegant and timeless giant swivel tub chair model no. 3406 by American modernist Milo Baughman. His designs are forward-thinking and distinctive, yet unpretentious. This is ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Leather Barcelona Chairs

$3,500 / set

H 31 in W 30 in D 30 in

Leather Barcelona Chairs

By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Orange Barrel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of orange barrel chairs available for sale. Each of these unique orange barrel chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and wood. Orange barrel chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Orange barrel chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Many orange barrel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Baker Furniture Company, Century Furniture and Craft Associates produced popular orange barrel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Orange Barrel Chairs?

Prices for orange barrel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, orange barrel chairs begin at $1,015 and can go as high as $14,100, while the average can fetch as much as $3,817.

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 Orange Barrel Chairs

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 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 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?
1 Answer
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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