Barrel Back Chairs
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You will feel like you are sitting in the lap of luxury when you plop yourself down in one of these upholstered barrel back chairs. They are very handsome and come in tons of upholstery options, not to mention they're very well made by some of the finest furniture makers. They have a classic look that will properly accent your space in style in class.
Our Picks
Commercial Barrel Back Chair
The stained legs on this barrel back chair are a unique driftwood color, giving the chair a contemporary look. It’s upholstered in a commercial-grade cream or gray linen that’s flame retardant. Measuring 28” high, the barrel back partially wraps around the sides of the chair.
Designer Advice:
This barrel back chair is made to commercial-grade standards. They’re tested for durability, stability, and weight-bearing qualities. Built to survive eight hours of use in a day, these chairs are ideal for doctor’s or lawyer’s waiting rooms. You can set them up around the perimeter of the lobby or pair two on either side of a sofa that’s upholstered in a contrasting color.
Cane Barrel Back Chair
Made with sturdy and durable birch wood and cane, this cane barrel back chair has a tightback inset fabric cushion. The matching seat cushion features web suspension for support. Measuring 27.5” wide by 28.25” deep, the chair back reaches 33.5” high and has continuous sloped arms.
Designer Advice:
We love the look of this cane barrel back chair. The combination of material and style suits both a traditional and transitional style home. Create a color palette for the rest of the room by first repeating the greige fabric color and the cane stain. Add a darker wood stain color, a little black, and then two or three accent colors.
Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Chair
Available in black or dark moss green, this mid-century barrel back chair’s upholstery is made with polyurethane that looks like leather. The chair seat base features formed plywood and comes in one piece. On delivery, screw the four wood legs into the base of the seat.
Designer Advice:
The scale of this mid-century barrel chair makes it ideal for small-space living. It takes up only 19.5” by 18.25” of space at its widest point. The seat height is just under 18”, so it can do double duty as an occasional chair for a living space and for sitting at a dining table or a desk.
Velvet Barrel Back Chair
Velvet upholstery and a brushed gold frame combine to give this barrel-back chair a contemporary and glamorous look. You can choose from one of the seven fabric colors available. The chair weighs 37 lbs and can support up to 300 lbs. It comes fully assembled.
Vintage Style Barrel Back Chair
This one-of-a-kind vintage barrel back chair uses coral-like detailing in the leg and chair supports. The organic design is made from solid cast brass that’s finished in gold brush with white enamel. The seat and chair back are upholstered in a polyester blend fabric over a combination of foam and feather filling.
