Fun Furniture Fact #20: Barrel Chair Break Down
If you’re like us, chances are you love a good barrel chair! This classic accent chair is sure to offer some real charm and comfort. The true start of the barrel chair remains hazy, as various sources site its location of origin to be in places including the United Kingdom, the Virgin Islands, Italy, and France. One thing that remains certain is that the well-constructed design was in use around the world by the mid to late 19th century and enjoyed a great deal of popularity in the United States during the middle of the 20th century.
The barrel chair is a style of seating that is traditionally upholstered with arms and back forming a continuous line. If you haven’t guessed it yet, it is constructed to resemble the shape of, and is often repurposed from, an old-fashioned whiskey barrel! One side of the round construction is cut out to make room for the seat and back padding that forms a comfortable nook, surrounded with a high contoured back and a swiveling base. These chairs make an efficient use of space with their relatively small footprint that is contrasted by their big personality.
FAMILY ROOM FURNITURE that’s really designed for FAMILY FUN! With so many things going on outside the home these days, keeping the family together for work, and play, is harder than ever. You do need to give special attention to your home so see that it is really designed for family living. Formal and fussy furnishing are fine for company . . . but for the kids and dad to really relax . . . well, you need something like this family room suite from BROTHERS of Kentucky. Built for fun, built for comfort, built to last! Don’t wonder where the kids are … they’ll be having fun at home. – The Daily News from Port Angeles, Washington. Page 30. April 20, 1975.
In the showroom, we’ve got some unique barrel chairs of our own for sale. These ones, in particular, were manufactured in the 1970s by Brothers Furniture and Corp. and were constructed from Kentucky whiskey keg barrels! Fun and punchy, they feature colorful patchwork vinyl upholstery. Whether solo or as a set, they’ll add some rustic charm to any living space or bar.
