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What is a barrel chair?
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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 22, 2022
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Vintage Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Oak&Fabric Carlton Armchair with Ottoman
By IKEA
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist Carlton armchair with a footstool was produced by the Swedish company IKEA in 1963. This is a model with a high backrest. The frame is made of oak wood in a light shade of wood. The high backrest is slightly tilted, which affects the comfort when using it. The armchair with the footrest is upholstered in the original blue-gray fabric with a thicker weave. The set is a perfect example of Scandinavian design of the Mid-Century Modern era. Original IKEA furniture...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Easy Chair, Shearling upholstered, Model Åke, Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
By IKEA
Located in Berlin, DE
Clam chair, model Åke, cream colored shearling upholstered, legs and armrests in polished birch.
Manufactured by Ikea in Sweden in the 1950s.
Great collectors item in excellent vi...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Birch
Vintage PS Surrig children chairs by Eva & Peter Moritz for Ikea, 2000
By IKEA, Peter & Eva Moritz
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
Pair of children"Surrig" chairs, designed by Eva & Peter Moritz for IKEA as a part of PS 2000 series. Lacquered metal, plastic and fabric cover. Height 70 cm, width 90 cm, depth 50 c...
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Early 2000s Swedish Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage solid pine Diana safari chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea, 1970s
By IKEA
Located in PRAHA 5, CZ
The "Diana" safari chair by Karin Mobring for Ikea is known for its simple and functional design. Crafted with a combination of pine wood and thick canvas, the chair offers a blend o...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Canvas, Pine
Vintage Sälen armchair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg for IKEA, 1980s
By IKEA
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Salen armchair by Knut & Marianne Hagberg for IKEA, 1980s. Made of pine and wire frame, this chair is in good overall condition.
Dimensions: 25"x26"x29""x17"seat height
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Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Karin Mobring Natura Pine & Leather Armchair for IKEA, Sweden 1970s
By IKEA
Located in Utrecht, NL
The Natura armchairs by Karin Mobring are among those genuinely historic designs that hve earbed their titltle as iconic examples of timeless design, reflecting the creative genius o...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Pine
