Best barrel chairs

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published 6 July 2022

Barrel chairs are most commonly used as accent seating in any room. They are structured chairs that work really well with throw pillows, whether you need seating at a desk or a reading corner. These chairs also come in a variety of colors and materials. We’ve gathered a list of the best barrel chairs for you to add to your home.

Staff pick

Rosevera Duilio barrel club chair

A bit of a riveting style

Have you ever been to an old library, or maybe a hidden lounge? This chair will remind you of that experience. It's covered in rich, brown PU leather and has riveting along the front from the arms to the base. It stands 27-inches high and can support up to 300 pounds.

Retro charm

Homelegance fabric barrel chair

Mid-century modern color tones

The tapered legs give this chair from Homelegance a Mid-century modern vibe. Across the backrest, you’ll find fabric tufted with small, round buttons, and the seat cushion is reversible. You can choose from beige, blue, orange, or sage green polyester fabrics.

Multiple fabrics

BELLEZE modern arm club chair

Choose from three fabric types

Supported by dark espresso-stained wooden legs, this barrel chair will provide a balance of comfort and sturdiness. The seat has pocket coils, so it will be comfortable for your long reading sessions. You can also take a break from solid leather and linen colors by picking one of the exciting printed designs that are available.

Put your feet up

DAZONE Modern Accent Chair with Ottoman

Matching ottoman included with chair

Bring the funk to your room with this mustard yellow barrel chair and ottoman. The linen-like fabric keeps you comfy with its softness, while also making this chair easy to clean. This chair is 28.5-inches high, 27-inches wide, and the legs are solid wood.

Statement piece

Grafton Joseph faux leather barrel chair

Rich, standout color options

Made from faux leather, this chair comes in coffee brown, grey, and teal. At a height of 18 inches, the seat is ADA compliant, which makes this chair easy to lounge in. Its solid wood legs are much shorter than others in our collection, which may fit better with the styling of your room.

Take a seat

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A comfortable place to sit should be available in any room of your house. Our favorite chair in this collection is the Rosevera Duilio barrel club chair. The faux leather covering gives instant visions of a lounge where you can sip your drink or wax poetic about the world. The rivets that start near the top of the arms and extend downward give it an element of charm not available in the other options.

However, if you want to add some fun to your furniture arrangement, consider the BELLEZE modern arm club chair. The patterns available, like flowers or butterflies, work great in an office, living room, or bedroom. And the pocket coils in the seat will make the cushion last longer and maintain comfort for long periods of sitting.

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Nicole Cozma is a freelance writer for Future. She's known for being inquisitive and finding the tiny details that may otherwise go unnoticed. When she's not writing about products, she can be found playing Blizzard game titles, doing copy editing work, cooking, or expanding her photography skills.