Antique Style Swivel Chair
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Wood
Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Style Swivel Chair
Straw, Wood
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Walnut
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Style Swivel Chair
Canvas, Velvet, Leather
Early 1900s American Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Wood
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Style Swivel Chair
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Tapestry, Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
Walnut
1920s English Georgian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather
Early 20th Century French Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood
Mid-19th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Style Swivel Chair
Metal
19th Century French Empire Antique Style Swivel Chair
Ormolu
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Style Swivel Chair
Oak
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Mahogany
Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Style Swivel Chair
Oak
Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Style Swivel Chair
Brass, Iron
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Style Swivel Chair
Bentwood
1830s Italian Regency Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century Mission Antique Style Swivel Chair
Mirror, Maple
Late 19th Century Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood
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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Antique Style Swivel Chair
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19th Century French Empire Antique Style Swivel Chair
Velvet, Walnut
20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Style Swivel Chair
Cane, Beech, Bentwood
19th Century French Empire Antique Style Swivel Chair
Walnut, Fabric
19th Century Chinese Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood
Early 1900s Antique Style Swivel Chair
Beech
Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Cane, Giltwood
1890s Austrian Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood
19th Century French Antique Style Swivel Chair
Ormolu
Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood, Rosewood
19th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wicker, Wood
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Antique Style Swivel Chair
Beech, Bentwood
21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood
1810s French Empire Antique Style Swivel Chair
Walnut
19th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Antique Style Swivel Chair
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1860s American Hollywood Regency Antique Style Swivel Chair
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Cane, Walnut
19th Century American Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Iron
19th Century French Antique Style Swivel Chair
Mid-19th Century American High Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Rosewood
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
1920s English George III Antique Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Mahogany
Early 20th Century Czech Industrial Antique Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Bentwood
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
Late 19th Century Austrian Modern Antique Style Swivel Chair
Bentwood
Early 1900s Italian Arts and Crafts Antique Style Swivel Chair
Straw, Wood
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Style Swivel Chair
Iron
1920s Industrial Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Oak
Early 1900s French Industrial Antique Style Swivel Chair
Iron
Late 19th Century Italian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood
19th Century Italian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Fruitwood
19th Century French Antique Style Swivel Chair
1920s French Louis XV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Oak, Leather
1860s Mid-Century Modern Antique Style Swivel Chair
Early 20th Century Italian Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood, Paint
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Antique Style Swivel Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century Baltic Empire Antique Style Swivel Chair
Brass
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Style Swivel Chair
Oak
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Giltwood
Late 19th Century English Anglo-Japanese Antique Style Swivel Chair
Rush, Walnut
Early 20th Century Italian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Early 20th Century Directoire Antique Style Swivel Chair
Early 1900s English George II Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Walnut
Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Walnut
1830s English William IV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather
Early 19th Century Italian Romantic Antique Style Swivel Chair
Walnut
19th Century Adirondack Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood, Bentwood
Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Style Swivel Chair
Giltwood, Wood
1920s American Mission Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Oak
1840s English Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Mirror, Mahogany
Mid-19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood
Early 20th Century English George II Antique Style Swivel Chair
Faux Leather, Wood
19th Century English George II Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Walnut
1690s North American Antique Style Swivel Chair
Fabric
1870s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Style Swivel Chair
Ultrasuede, Foam, Fabric, Polyester, Wood
Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Wood
19th Century French Restauration Antique Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Walnut
1860s English High Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather
Late 19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
Cane, Wood
Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Style Swivel Chair
Walnut
1880s American Eastlake Antique Style Swivel Chair
Oak
1870s English Victorian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Mission Antique Style Swivel Chair
Oak
1890s French Gothic Revival Antique Style Swivel Chair
Fruitwood, Satinwood, Walnut
1830s French Louis Philippe Antique Style Swivel Chair
Mahogany
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Antique Style Swivel Chair
Iron
19th Century Antique Style Swivel Chair
19th Century American Antique Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Linen
1880s French Louis XV Antique Style Swivel Chair
Iron
1880s French Louis XVI Antique Style Swivel Chair
Wood, Mahogany
Early 1900s Polish Antique Style Swivel Chair
Rattan
Early 1900s Polish Antique Style Swivel Chair
Rattan
1920s French Art Deco Antique Style Swivel Chair
Copper
Early 20th Century American British Colonial Antique Style Swivel Chair
Steel
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
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