$1,800 / set
Vintage Spindle Back Rosewood Barrel Chairs
By Kipp Stewart, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant and refined, this pair of Scandinavian Modern barrel-back chairs evoke the clean lines and thoughtful craftsmanship associated with Herman Miller and designer Kipp Stewart.
Upholstery, Wood, Rosewood, Fabric
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Chairs Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered in gorgeous Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric.
Upholstery, Rosewood
$4,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
Stunning Pair Chinoiserie Barrel Back Rosewood Lounge Chairs Mid-Century
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of barrel back Chinoiserie rosewood lounge chairs. These Fine chairs are upholstered in gorgeous yellow plaid taffeta fabric in usable vintage condition.
Upholstery, Rosewood
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
English 19th Century Rosewood Upholstered Barrel Wing Back Chair
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Barrel Club Chair Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern, club chair attributed to Harvey Probber features a round, barrel shape, walnut frame with rosewood trim is newly upholstered in a raspberry tweed, cotton linen bl...
Fabric, Rosewood, Walnut
1970s Ekornes Barrel Armchair, Rosewood, Lounge Chair, Mid Century
By Ekornes
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Nice Leather Armchair by Ekornes, Rosewood, Lounge Chair, Mid Century, Scandinavian, Living Room Vintage from the 1970s Materials: rosewood, leather Measurements: 33 wide x 32 deep...
Leather, Rosewood
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
Maison Soubrier Spectacular Rosewood Barrel Chairs Newly Restored in Neutral
By Soubrier
Located in Paris, ile de france
Maison Soubrier spectacular rosewood barrel chairs newly restored in neutral cloth.
Wool, Rosewood
A Rosewood Barrel Chair by Milo Baughman
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Rosewood Barrel Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin.
Pair of Rosewood Art Deco Barrel Back Chairs by Baker
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of rosewood Art Deco barrel back chairs by Baker. A finely upholstered pair of ebonized and rosewood chairs in the Art Deco taste.
Midcentury Mohair Barrel Club Chairs
Located in New York, NY
These barrel-shaped club chairs were manufactured, circa 1950s.
Brass
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...
Vladimir Kagan Pair of Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Kagan for Directional lounge chairs. Upholstered in Holly Hunt great plains "Deep in Thought" fabric. Rosewood plinth bases with return swivel mechanism (returns to original position.)
Rosewood, Upholstery
Pair of Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Back Tub Chairs, France, 1940
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco rosewood armchairs having barrel backs and supported on straight legs with brass inlay, circa 1940.
Brass
Pair of Art Deco Style Rosewood Barrel Chairs
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of lovely barrel chairs with Art Deco styling featuring nice contoured curves. Upholstered in a leather like material.
Rosewood
Sold
H 26.5 in W 29.5 in D 28 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Barrel Chair Swivel Rocker with Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent and rare rosewood wrapped swivel tub chair in faux black leather with matching rolling ottoman by Milo Baughman, 1970s. This set is quite nice as is with original black f...
Faux Leather, Rosewood
Danish Modern Rosewood "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chair by Selig
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Sitting on a chrome base that rotates 360 degrees, the chair has a distinctive wrapped detail where the Brazilian rosewood frame is exposed in a sculpted band across the backside of ...
Chrome
Fabulous Rosewood Barrel Back Swivel Chair Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome unusual swivel chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960s. This bold swivel lounge chair is quite rare with the tall rosewood base and makes quite the st...
Upholstery, Rosewood
Sold
H 25 in W 28.5 in D 29 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Vintage Swivel and Tilt Barrel Chair c. 1960s
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Denville, NJ
Experience timeless mid-century modern design with this Milo Baughman swivel tilt lounge chair. Showcasing Baughman’s signature aesthetic, the chair features a gently curved barrel b...
Fabric, Rosewood
Sold
H 29 in W 17 in D 18 in
Pair of Barrel Back Wooden Slipper Chairs with Marquetry Décor and Cane Seats
Located in Atlanta, GA
This pair of small size Anglo-Indian slipper chairs from the early 20th century features an exquisite décor combined with elegant lines. The open barrel backs are adorned on their to...
Cane, Bone, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl and Oak Barrel Back Side Chair
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome Mid-Century Modern rosewood stained oak barrel back side chair with its original lemon-yellow vinyl upholstery.
Faux Leather, Oak
Sold
H 35 in W 20.5 in D 24 in
1940s French Art Deco Sculptural Rosewood Side Chairs Style of Gilbert Rohde
By Gilbert Rohde
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1940s Exquisite Pair of French Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Side Chairs In the style of Gilbert Rohde. 35 H x 24 D x 20.5 W Seat 19.5 No label.
Fabric, Rosewood
Rosewood Stained Barrel Chair
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our team worked many hours on this piece and the collaboration manufactured this absolutely breathtaking staved oak priest chair. Masculine, majestic, stately and still very refin...
Leather, Oak
Rosewood Finish Barrel Shaped Swivel Chair.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Really comfortable swivel chair. Rosewood veneer.
Rosewood
Pair of French Art Deco Rosewood Barrel Seats
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Two beautifully carved rosewood armchairs with pleated silk upholstery made in France during the second quarter of the 20th century.
Rosewood
Pair of Rare Vintage Mid-Century Rosewood Barrel Club Chairs by Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in San Francisco, CA
This is a pair of rare Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chairs by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. They have curved rosewood frames and black naugahyde upholstery.
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Art Deco Barrel Chairs
Located in Hudson, NY
Rosewood and walnut barrel chairs, with original woven leather cushions.
Wood, Leather
Pair Low Barrel-Back Armchairs with Rosewood Bases
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of low barrel-back armchairs with rosewood bases reupholstered in cream with down and feather cushion.
Rosewood
Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of swivel chairs by Milo Baughman with new velvet upholstery and 10" H rosewood base. Height at arms 24.5".
Rosewood, Velvet
Pair of leather tufted barrel swivel chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hollywood, CA
The chairs sit on a round Rosewood base. By Milo Baughman.
Rosewood, Leather
Pair of Milo Baughman Club Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of rosewood veneer barrel back chairs. Model # 1948 fabric label.
Rosewood, Upholstery
Pair of Leather Barrel Chairs by George Kasparian
By George Kasparian
Located in San Diego, CA
Pair of Barrel Chairs by George Kasparian in black leather and brazilian rosewood.
Chrome
$9,600Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 28 in W 85 in D 36 in
Stellar Pair Milo Baughman Yellow Leather Parsons Sofas Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stellar pair of Milo Baughman yellow leather parsons sofas. This pair is in remarkable vintage condition with only light signs of age. The magnificent yellow leather has embroidere...
Leather
$9,492 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Alexander and Jones Sunday Daybed in Oak & Cream Bouclé Handcrafted to Order
Located in Cirencester, England
The Sunday Daybed is a signature made-to-order piece by Alexander and Jones, handcrafted in our Cotswolds studio, UK, from sculpted solid oak with our signature wave form frame and c...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$4,900 / item
H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in
Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...
Linen, Velvet
Rosso Glass Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Crafted in the finest Murano tradition, this exquisite Venetian mirror is a true work of art. Assembled with crystal and gold elements, and adorned with red glass flowers, each piece...
Glass
$6,000
H 26 in W 95 in D 33 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Sofa M#261 with Original Jack Lenor Larsen Upholstery
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Classic mid-century modern sofa designed by Edward Wormley from his 1958 Dunbar - Conversation Pieces Collection, this sofa model #261 still has its original Jack Lenor Larsen colorf...
Brass
$3,000Sale Price / set|60% Off
H 25 in W 61.5 in D 32.75 in
Pair of Chrome Framed Love Seats in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Flair
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of original vintage two seat sofas floating within chromed steel bands. In the style of Milo Baughman but actually from the Flair division of Bernhardt. Original upholstery is ...
Chrome
Alma Upholstered Accent Chair in Faux Mohair Velvet
By Bloom Home Inc
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Introducing the Alma Accent Chair – a timeless piece crafted for comfort and style. Upholstered in a faux mohair style velvet, the color is our french havane, a warm honey, caramel t...
Metal
$187,500
H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet
Located in Houston, TX
Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...
Glass, Mahogany
$5,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 90 in D 34.5 in
Fantastic Milo Baughman style Rosewood Case Sofa Mid-Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Milo Baughman style rosewood case sofa. We just love the original textured gold velvet in usable condition-some minor wear to double sided seat cushions. This wonderful v...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$6,280Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 91 in D 34 in
Magnificent Directional Even Arm Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen Mid Century Modern
By Directional, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Magnificent Directional even arm sofa with Jack Lenor Larsen cut velvet fabric. This sofa is in very nice vintage condition with only light signs of wear. The original fabric is a ...
Upholstery, Walnut
$8,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 60 in D 34 in
Magnificent Milo Baughman Rosewood Loveseat Jack Lenor Larsen Mid-Century Modern
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning Milo Baughman rosewood loveseat with Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan velvet fabric. This piece is magnificent to see in person with its original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet. The upho...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$11,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 27 in W 90 in D 35 in
Sensational Jack Lenor Larsen Velvet Sofa Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern
By Swaim, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Sensational Milo Baughman style Swaim 3 seater sofa with luscious Jack Lenor Larsen Caravan Velvet Fabric. This magnificent sofa is in remarkable vintage condition with only light s...
Upholstery
$12,000Sale Price|20% Off
H 30.5 in W 48 in D 27.5 in
Outstanding Jack Lenor Larsen Adrian Pearsall Crescent Lounge Chair Mid-Century
By Adrian Pearsall, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Outstanding Adrian Pearsall crescent lounge chair upholstered in Jack Lenor Larsen "Caravan" velvet. There are no words to describe how fabulous this chair really is! The JLL velvet ...
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Rosewood Case Sofa Jack Lenor Larsen
By Jack Lenor Larsen, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood Case Sofa with Original Jack Lenor Larsen fabric. Chrome base. All cushions come off. 85w 34d 24h 15.5seat
Velvet, Rosewood
$3,750Sale Price / set|31% Off
H 30.75 in W 23 in D 32 in
Vintage Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs in Original Jack Lenor Larsen Fabric
By Dunbar Furniture, Jack Lenor Larsen, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs in manner of Edward Wormley for Dunbar. High quality wood Parsons Leg Design construction. These are being sold with the original upholstery t...
Wood
$9,500 / set
H 30.5 in W 74.5 in D 34.5 in
Pair of Edward Wormley Dunbar Love Seats Sofas Jack Lenor Larsen
By Edward Wormley
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Edward Wormley designed for Dunbar love seat sofas. They retain their original Jack Lenor Larsen velvet fabric in close to excellent condition. All the cushions are...
Upholstery, Walnut
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.
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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.
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