The popular "barrel chair" or well known as the tub chair, took off in the 1940s and proved to be especially popular in the 1960s and 1970s and is still popular today with many variations. The barrel chair that was made in the 50's and 60's has been a remake of the fench Louis XVI Bergeres. With many of the reproductions in the 50's the classic french looks are so much more affordable than the antiques. A barrel chair is a chair with has a round back like half a barrel. Barrel chairs are currently produced in a wide variety of styles, so there is a very good chance that you will be able to find a look that fits in with your unique decor. From Modern, to French, and then to traditional looks, no matter your style, the barrel chair has been produced in a number of styles that will fit into your decor.
Picture to the Left - Pierre Deux Find some great Barrel Tub Chairs here
Faux-Rosewood and Brass-Inlaid Spoonback Chairs Seller Lerebours Antiques
Louis XVI Bergeres From Pierre Deux &
Cane Dining Lounge Arm Chair By Seller Iron Butterfuly Inc
French Barrel-Chair Designer Dana-Oatley-Ortego & Veranda Magazine
Louis XVI Bergeres Photo Credit Mukwaonline.co.za
Louis XVI Bergeres Finished in All White. Shabby Chic Style
Here is a vintage barrel chair from the 50's. After fixing up many barrel chairs, the ones to look for are the cane back chairs. I would not suggest buying the vintage chairs which have the back middle section upholstered which tend to look dated, where as the full cane that wraps around the chair look timeless. The picture below shows that the canary yellow can look just as hot with a black frame.
This Outstanding Black Cane Chair with a white leather seat can be found on ebay under Well Appointed House
Barrel Chairs Chapman Radcliffe Home
Caned Louis XVI Bergeres Tara Shaw Antiques
Antique French Corner Chairs ~ Laurel Auction Maryland
Gilt French Arm Chairs Laurel Auction In Maryland
ANTIQUE PAIR BERGERE FRENCH LOUIS XVI CANE ARM CHAIRS Seller Toms River AUction on Ebay
GREAT PAIR FRENCH CANE MAISON JANSEN BERGERE CHAIRS Seller Chebella99
MID CENTURY CANE BACK ARM CHAIR Seller Furniturela2008
French Painted Louis XV White Cane Caned Chairs~ Seller Marino Imports Ebay
