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Nautilus Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Nautilus Swivel chairs, Foe Directional original fabric, gently used.
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Nautilus Swivel Chairs
Nautilus Swivel Chairs
H 29.5 in W 36 in D 36 in
Thonet Swivel Chair
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Thonet swivel chair in good original condition with signs of usage.
Category

1930s Austrian Art Deco Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Vintage Thonet Swivel Chair
Thonet Swivel Chair
H 32.29 in W 21.86 in D 18.51 in
Retro Swivel Chair, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
Comfortable swivel chair form the 1960s. Fits retro interieur design.
Category

1960s European Other Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swivel Chair, 1960s
Retro Swivel Chair, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
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

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Three Philip Enfield Swivel Chairs
Three Philip Enfield Swivel Chairs
H 32.5 in W 29 in D 27 in
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair, laminated flat spindles, seat and crest rail with, X base with solid
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Edward Wormley Swivel Chair
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair
H 27.5 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid Century Landon Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Landon Swivel Chair with gray upholstery and four wood legs.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Landon Swivel Chair
Mid Century Landon Swivel Chair
H 34 in W 28.25 in D 30 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of swivel chairs with metal base. Bucket seats with swivel action. Please confirm location.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
H 28 in W 25.88 in D 25.25 in
Vladimir Kagan Style Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nautilus style swivel chairs with corkscrew style body. Soft ultra suede fabric. Please confirm
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Style Swivel Chairs
Vladimir Kagan Style Swivel Chairs
H 28.5 in W 35.5 in D 36.5 in
Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet. Professionally stained and repolished.
Category

1930s Czech Art Deco Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Vintage Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
Bentwood swivel chair B663 by Thonet
H 34.26 in W 18.51 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Swivel Chair
Located in Oxford, GB
1970s, Scandinavian design. Swivel chair five-star base. Dark brown. Original very good condition
Category

1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Danish Swivel Chair
Mid-Century Modern Danish Swivel Chair
H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
swivel chair designed by Hans Wegner & made by Johannes Hansen w/teak back, chrome frame & blue
Category

1950s Danish Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
H 29 in W 28.5 in D 22 in
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

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Brown Leather Kebe Swivel Chairs
By KEBE
Located in Delft, NL
2 Brown leather KEBE Swivel chairs 1970s , Denmark Chrome frame and leather seat The
Category

20th Century Danish Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Brown Leather Kebe Swivel Chairs
Brown Leather Kebe Swivel Chairs
H 36.23 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
1980s Postmodern Swivel Chairs - a Pair
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Chicago, IL
Lovely and comfortable swivel chairs with channeled backs. Use as is or redo in your favorite
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Swivel Chair in Wood with 4-legged base, Germany.
Category

1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany
Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany
H 33.86 in W 14.97 in D 16.93 in
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

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Boucle Upholstered Swivel Chairs.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs that have been Newly Reupholstered In soft Ivory Knoll
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Hollywood Regency Clamshell Swivel Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage clamshell swivel chairs designed and manufactured in the United States circa
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Directional Furniture Style Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman, Directional, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Postmodern Directional furniture style swivel chair. Our shapely Postmodern lounge chair is most
Category

1980s Unknown Post-Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chair. This shapely midcentury swivel chair has been
Category

1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare mid century highback swivel chair. A beautiful one off, statement chair. Modernized in new
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Industrial Workshop Swivel Chair, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial height adjustable swivel chair made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Industrial Workshop Swivel Chair, 1960s
Industrial Workshop Swivel Chair, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 14.97 in D 17.33 in
Industrial Factory Swivel Chair, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial height adjustable swivel chair made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The
Category

Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Industrial Factory Swivel Chair, 1960s
Industrial Factory Swivel Chair, 1960s
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 17.72 in
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

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Retro Swivel Chair Set, 1960s '4 pieces'
Located in Budapest, HU
Set of colorful retro swivel chairs from the 1960s. In the style of retro design.
Category

1960s Other Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Retro Swivel Chair Set, 1960s '4 pieces'
Retro Swivel Chair Set, 1960s '4 pieces'
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two vintage modern overman swivel chairs featuring black vinyl upholstery and five legged chrome
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs
Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs
H 29 in W 33 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Rust Leather Swivel Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish swivel chair, circa 1960's. High back provides excellent neck support. Beautiful
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early swivel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with oak base and plush mohair
Category

1950s Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Vintage Michael Wolk Swivel Chairs, a pair
By Vladimir Kagan, Michael Wolk
Located in Roanoke, VA
Iconic “Miami” swivel chairs designed by Michael Wolk. Sculptural, comfortable, and so chic
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile

French Art Deco Beige Leather Swivel Chair
By Jules Leleu
Located in New York, NY
French Art Deco mahogany swivel chair with beige leather upholstered seat and back. (attributed to
Category

1930s French Art Deco Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs for Directional, 1980. Original pink and grey post modern upholstery
Category

1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Monteverdi-Young Swivel Chairs
By Maurice Bailey, Monteverdi-Young
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A fantastic pair of Monteverdi-Young swivel chairs designed by Maurice Bailey. Refinished, ebonized
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Faux Leather

Large Vintage Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman
Located in Tourcoing, FR
This leather swivel chair and ottoman has a nice patina, and the cushions are stuffed with goose
Category

Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Striped Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of vintage swivel chairs, circa 1950s. Great shape and design, good structural condition
Category

1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of 1960s Iron & Rattan Swivel Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of black iron swivel chairs with protectively wrapped rattan backs and orange vinyl seats
Category

1960s Unknown Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic 1970s Mid-Century Modern swiveling lounge chairs with unique vintage upholstery complete
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in
Drexel Faux Shearling /Ticking Swivel Chair
By Harvey Probber
Located in Wilton, CT
Generously sized swivel chair by Drexel with firm back support and tight cushion newly
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Cotton

Vintage Boho Ikat Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Boho swivel chairs. Gorgeous Ikat upholstery in excellent condition
Category

Late 20th Century American Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Boho Ikat Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Vintage Boho Ikat Swivel Chairs - a Pair
H 27 in W 31.5 in D 20.5 in
Alfred Kill Swivel Chairs, Germany 1960's
By Alfred Kill International
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of swivel chairs by Alfred Kill for Kill International with unique cast aluminum frames
Category

1970s German Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage R Huber Teak Swivel Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
Deeply captivating R Huber swivel chair with teak base. A cousin of the R Huber scoop, this
Category

1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage R Huber Teak Swivel Chair
Vintage R Huber Teak Swivel Chair
H 39 in W 32 in D 30 in
Bespoke Set of Swivel Chairs with Custom Ottoman
By A. Rudin
Located in Wilton, CT
This unique set of two swivel chairs and ottoman was restored and reupholstered in our Connecticut
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

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

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Low Slung Vintage Swivel Chair in New Fur
Located in Stamford, CT
Low Slung Vintage Swivel chair in New Fur on a Chrome Base. Seat height: 14.5 in
Category

Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Postmodern Tufted Barrel Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Introducing a pair of Postmodern Tufted Barrel Swivel Chairs, where luxurious tufting meets dynamic
Category

1980s American Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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

1970s American Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric

Weiman "Nautilus" Swivel Chairs, a Pair
Weiman "Nautilus" Swivel Chairs, a Pair
H 29.5 in W 35 in D 35.5 in
Italian Vintage Office or Desk Swivel Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage swivel chair not adjustable in height with star-shaped base. Ideal in the office to receive
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Vintage Office or Desk Swivel Chair
Italian Vintage Office or Desk Swivel Chair
H 33.27 in W 22.33 in D 17.33 in
1970s Scandinavian Leather Swivel Chair by Soda Galvano
By Soda Galvano
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Scandinavian swivel chair from 1970s. Manufaktured by Soda Galvano. Original brown leather
Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

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

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Dunbar Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of restored Dunbar swivel chairs by Edward Wormley. Refinished walnut bases and
Category

1950s Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Tulip Swivel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of tulip base swivel chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft associates. Fully restored
Category

1960s Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Style Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle Pair Mid-Century Modern
Category

1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vintage Boho Thomasville Metallic Jacquard Swivel Chairs
Located in west palm beach, FL
Transform your living space with our Vintage Boho Thomasville Metallic Jacquard Swivel Chairs
Category

Late 20th Century North American American Classical Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

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 Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lucite Shell Swivel Chairs
Pair of Lucite Shell Swivel Chairs
H 24.75 in W 28.25 in D 18 in
Postmodern Parrot and Foliage Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Immerse yourself in the vibrant design of our wonderful pair of vintage postmodern swivel chairs
Category

1980s American Post-Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of French Modernist Sculptural Swivel Chairs by Roche Bobois
By Ligne Roset, Roche Bobois
Located in Houston, TX
Sensational Pair of French Modernist sculptural swivel chairs by Roche Bobois. These stunning
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Brutalist Oak and Leather Swivel Chair, 1970s
Located in HEVERLEE, BE
Sturdy oak and leather swivel chairs from the 1970s. Very comfortable leather cushion on a solid
Category

1970s German Brutalist Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Brutalist Oak and Leather Swivel Chair, 1970s
Brutalist Oak and Leather Swivel Chair, 1970s
H 40.16 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Scandinavian-Modern Swivel Chairs, Sweden, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of Scandinavian Modern swivel chairs, originating from Sweden and crafted in the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

1970s, Vintage Scandinavian swivel chair, velour, original condition.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian design. Swivel chair five-star base. Dark brown velour. Original very good
Category

1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Upholstered Swivel Chairs Style of Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of swivel chairs style of Milo Baughman. Chairs have round black lacquered wood bases.
Category

1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

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Vintage Swivel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage swivel chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct vintage swivel chairs — often made from metal, fabric and animal skin — can elevate any home. Vintage swivel chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage swivel chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Vintage swivel chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Arne Jacobsen and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.

How Much are Vintage Swivel Chairs?

Prices for vintage swivel chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, vintage swivel chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $72,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,414.

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 Vintage Swivel Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    A 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, 2021
    In 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A 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, 2023
    Yes, 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, 2023
    Yes, 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.