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Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs on Swivel Mechanism, USA 1990's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a timeless duo of sophistication and comfort, the Pair of Barrel-Back Chairs on Swivel
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern club chair on swivel base. Wild accenting pattern fabric.
Please confirm
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern round back chairs on swivel bases. Fun pattern fabric with comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Space Age Style Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of wild shaped throne chairs on swivel metal bases. These Star Trek style chairs are fun and
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Canary Yellow Suede Swiveling Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fun Pop yellow suede tub chairs on swivel base. The original upholstery in very clean with plush
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede
Clifford Pascoe Desk or Office Chair on Swivel Base
By Clifford Pascoe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful swiveling office/desk chair designed by Clifford Pascoe and produced by Modern Masters
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller Bucket Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matching pair of yellow vinyl shell chairs on swivel bases.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vioski New Century Modern Palms Chair on Swivel in Gray felted flannel
By Jeff Vioski
Located in Vernon, CA
. For sale here is the swivel version of the chair, but the chair can be on a metal swivel (in matte
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Faux Leather, Foam, Polyester, Hardwood
Origami Side Chair on Swiveling Pedestal Base by Paul McCobb for St John
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
version of his side chair for St. John sits on a swiveling pedestal base.
Manufacturer's label
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rounded Tub Club Chair on Swivel Shown in Linen Fabric with Wood Arm Post Detail
By LF Upholstery
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Vila Club Chair from LF Collection is a great addition to any room - shown with off white linen
Category
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 34 in W 30 in D 34 in
Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman
Category
1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood, Down
Leather Swivel Chairs on Brass Bases
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel chairs. These were reupholstered in pleated leather in the 1980s. The leather has a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swivel Chair
By Thomas Bina
Located in Weesp, NL
Swivel chair Giramundo.
Designed by Thomas Bina of Environment Furniture of Los Angeles, circa 2007
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Vintage On the Swivel Club Chair, 1960s, Denmark
Located in San Francisco, CA
Relax and enjoy your favorite beverage in this super comfortable swivel chair made in Denmark of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Kerry Swivel Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Swivel chair Kerry with wooden structure, upholstered and
covered with bouclé cream fabric, on
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Asia Swivel Chair
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
chair strikingly complement the linear tension of the 360-degree swiveling base, resting on four legs of
Category
2010s Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Other
Evan Swivel Chair
By Ashley Yeates
Located in Carmel, CA
, the armless swivel highlights North American ashwood details on the seat back and is the perfect
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ash, Upholstery
Swivel Dining Chair with Seaming Details on the Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This swivel dining chair is an Art Deco inspired piece that brings the femininity of the boudoir to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Andreu World Swivel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern style office chair made by Andreu World. Upholstered seat and back on a swivel
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair, laminated flat spindles, seat and crest rail with, X base with solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base
Located in Ely, GB
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base.
The chair, which is super heavy, boasts
Category
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Ralph Swivel Club Chair
By Ashley Yeates
Located in Carmel, CA
The Ralph Swivel Club Chair is part of the Sea to Sierra Collection that offers personal
Category
2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cherry
YETO swivel lounge chair with brass detail on the back
Located in Frazão, Porto
With smooth curves, this modern armchair with swivel base fits into any room, office, bedroom or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Three Philip Enfield Swivel Chairs
By Phillip Enfield
Located in New York, NY
Three Philip Enfield swivel chairs. Original pair of 1970s swivel chairs by Phillip Enfield. These
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Custom Upholstered Velvet Swivel Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Our custom swivel chair is meticulously crafted to redefine luxury seating. Inspired by mid-century
Category
2010s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Pair Green Velvet Swivel Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Green velvet Swivel chairs of Recent Construction.
Each in a new fabric on a
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Danish Modern Leather Swivel Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather and chrome Danish swivel chair, circa 1960's. Original rust colored leather with beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs on Brass Base With Pink Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Southampton, NJ
Outstanding pair of vintage Milo Baughman tub, barrel, swivel armchairs, newly upholstered in a
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swivel Chair by Jens Risom
By Jens Risom
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An upholstered swiveling lounge chair in leather with a tilt mechanism on a metal disc base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41 in W 32.75 in D 33 in
Vintage Boho Swivel Chairs on Cast Aluminum Pedestal Bases After Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho swivel chairs. Done in the manner of Harvey Probber. Beautiful rounded back
Category
Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 20 in
Post Modern Asymmetrical Velvet Barrel Back Swivel Chairs on Bronze Base - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Post Modern Asymmetrical Barrel Back Swivel Chairs Newly Reupholstered in Grey Velvet on a Bronze
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bronze
H 32 in W 32 in D 32 in
Classic Pair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs on castors, , attrib to Selig
By Selig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Mid-Century Modern Swivel chairs on castors, attributed to Selig,, Nice design
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Swivel Chair / Siesta, 1970s Cechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia
- Made of metal, suede faux leather
- The leatherette shows signs of use, soiled on the arms
- Good, original condition.
- Cleared.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Channel Back Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage Channel back swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured in the United States
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Houston, TX
Pair Of Vladimir Kagan Swivel Chairs.
This handsome pair of Kagan swivel lounge chairs, club chairs
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1950s Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of Hollywood regency asymmetrical swivel chairs manufactured and designed in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Steve Chase Martin Brattrud Chrome Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters- A Pair
By Martin Battrud, Steve Chase
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome and Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters by Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud
Offered for sale
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 40 in
Swivel Chair Reupholstered In Claremont Fabric
Located in London, GB
One Vintage Cumberland Pace Collection management chair 1960s Vintage bronze-based management chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Mid-Century Thomas Hayes Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Thomas Hayes Studio custom designed swivel side chair upholstered in shearling on seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Karl Springer Style Leather Swivel Chair
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Karl Springer style swivel chair, c.1980s. The chair features soft curves throughout and
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare and stylish upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Phillip Enfield Brass Swivel Lounge Chair
By Phillip Enfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Phillip Enfield brass swivel lounge chair. The chair swivels and tilts, the base is on wheels. The
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
1980s Beige Plinth Base Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, swivel chair you could hope to find
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Swivel Chair "Spock", Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel chair "Spock" - Pols potten Studio.
Dimensions: W 78 x D 78 x H 81 cm.
Materials: Fabric
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in
Category
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
English Victorian Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian high back brown leather judges swivel chair with carved lion heads on arms.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Weiman "Nautilus" Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By Weiman
Located in Medina, OH
Beautiful pair of vintage swivel chairs from Weiman Furniture Co., circa 1970s. Both chairs have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede, Fabric
Vintage Channeled Back Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Channeled back Swivel lounge chair. America, circa 1970’s. Fully restored with a pale
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Monumental Hightower Shelter Sculptural Swivel Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning swivel chair you could hope to find. This is
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian swivel desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category
Antique 1880s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
American Metal Brown Leather Swivel Chair
By Remington, NY 1
Located in New York, NY
American (circa 1925) metal office swivel side chair with brown leather seat & back rest A363206 on
Category
Early 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Barnini Oseo Reggenza Swivel Office Chair
By Barnini Oseo Richmond
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Barnini Oseo - 'Reggenza' swivel office chair, scrolled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Swivel Chair by Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in New York, NY
Rare and unusual form not often seen, designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft. Swivel upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Elegant Swivel Chair, by Karl Springer
By Karl Springer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautiful swivel chair, style of Karl Springer, on the picture it look like they is large black
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lucite Shell Swivel Chairs
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of swivel chairs each having a curved Lucite back with vinyl pad seat, mounted on a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage brass swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Directional in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
American Space Age Fiberglass "Egg" Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning American space age fiberglass “Egg” swivel chair designed and manufactured in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mario Ruiz Designed Swivel Chairs for HBF
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mario Ruiz designed office chairs made for the HBF "November" line.
November Lounge Chair model
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lazar Spiral Swivel Chairs with Chrome Base
By Lazar Industries
Located in Toledo, OH
Lazar Spiral Sivel chair with chrome base. The spiral swivel chair by Lazar features a dramatic
Category
Late 20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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Chair On Swivel For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the chair on swivel you’re looking for. A chair on swivel — often made from metal, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chair on swivel, we have 4294 options in-stock, while there are 603 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chair on swivel you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chair on swivel, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made chair on swivel over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Chair On Swivel?
A chair on swivel can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,198, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $91,007.
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.
Questions About Chair On Swivel
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In certain swivel chairs you can fit a rubber wedge between the base of the chair and the swiveling pole to increase the friction. By hammering the wedge you create a seal, limiting the motion of the chair.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- 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.
- What does swivel chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swivel chair means a chair with a seat that can rotate 360 degrees to face in any direction. You can shop many styles of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.com.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, a swivel on a chair is a good idea in many spaces. In offices, swiveling mechanisms make it possible for you to turn and access different items in your workspace without having to get up from your seat. Swiveling dining chairs can make it easier for people to sit and stand before and after meals, and accent chairs that swivel can allow you to turn and easily engage in conversation with other people in the room. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of swivel chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, Thomas Jefferson is believed to have created a swivel chair out of a Windsor chair that he had in his home. However, Thomas E. Warren was the inventor who developed the modern swiveling chair on wheels. Called the Centripetal Spring armchair, his design dates back to 1849. Shop a range of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a swivel stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between a swivel and a glider is the type of movement each type of mechanism produces. A swivel chair spins in a 360-degree circle, while a glider moves backwards and forwards. Shop an assortment of glider and swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.
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This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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