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Contemporary Modern Adjustable Swivel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
supports, bases, and armrests. Adjustable height settings ranging from 35" high to 30" low. Great addition
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Late 20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Height-Adjustable Swivel Chair 1980s, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition - Adjustable height 37-52 cm - Leatherette - Height-adjustable and folding
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Height Adjustable Swivel Chair by Ton
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good condition. - Adjustable height 46-59 cm. -Made in 2005. - Manufacturer Ton.
Category

Early 2000s Czech Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Height Adjustable Swivel Chair by Ton
Height Adjustable Swivel Chair by Ton
H 31.11 in W 22.05 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Adjustable Swivel Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of adjustable height swivel chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, Retain original
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Industrial Workshop Swivel Chair, 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Industrial height adjustable swivel chair made in former Czechoslovakia during the 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial 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
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Mid-20th Century Czech Industrial 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
Alias 436 Meetingframe Swivel Chair in Sand Mesh with Chromed Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 437 Meetingframe Swivel Chair in Grey Seat with Chromed Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with arms with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Swivel Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished - works properly - Seat Height : 44 - 63 cm
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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

1970s Swivel Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia
1970s Swivel Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia
H 37.41 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Original Toledo Bent Plywood Adjustable Swivel Side Chair
By Toledo Metal Furniture Co.
Located in Oakville, CT
Refinished Authentic Toledo Side Chair Bent plywood seat and back, refinished steel base Height
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20th Century American Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early 20th Century Oak Swivel Desk Chair, Adjustable Height
Located in Port Chester, NY
A handsome oak swivelling office chair with a seat height that adjusts manually from 17.5" to
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Early 20th Century English Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Industrial Light Wood and Metal Adjustable Swivel High Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s French industrial swivel chair or stool in light blonde wood with adjustable metal base
Category

Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bar Stool Swivel Adjustable Chrome Mink Brown
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
item. Practical with swivel function and adjustable. Provenance private collection. Maker unknown
Category

20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Alias 437 Meetingframe 44 Chair in Aubergine with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alberto Meda Self adjusting swivel chair with arms with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 437 Meetingframe 44 Chair in Black Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with arms with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 436 Meetingframe 44 Chair in Aubergine Seat with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 437 Meetingframe 44 Chair in White Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with arms with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 436 Meetingframe 44 Chair in Black Mesh with Polished Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile and die
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Meeting Frame Lounge Chair 52 in Mesh Upholstery with Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Alias 437 Meetingframe 44 Chair in White Mesh with Chromed Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with arms with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 436 Meetingframe 44 Chair in Sand Mesh Seat with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Grey Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 446 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh with Chromed Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 446 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Grey Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh with Chromed Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 436 Meetingframe 44 Chair in Light Grey Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Purple Seat with Chromed Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 446 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Grey Seat with Chromed Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias Meeting Frame Lounge Chair 52 in Mesh Upholstery with Sand Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh w Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Black Seat with Chromed Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Black Mesh with Lacqured Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Self adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Shape Leather Swivel Chair
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Chair of the Shape line with swivel base, adjustable in height and with tilting movement. Metal
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2010s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Shape Leather Swivel Chair
Shape Leather Swivel Chair
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Shape Leather Swivel Chair
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Chair of the Shape line with swivel base, adjustable in height and with tilting movement. Metal
Category

2010s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Shape Leather Swivel Chair
Shape Leather Swivel Chair
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Modern Round Swivel Chair
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern swivel chair is built to order and completely customizable. Able to rotate 360 degrees
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Maple

1950s Industrial Swivel Chair in Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
Step back in time to the rugged charm of the 1950s with this exceptional industrial swivel chair, a
Category

Vintage 1950s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Industrial Swivel Chair in Metal
1950s Industrial Swivel Chair in Metal
H 34.65 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in
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

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
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Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Alias 435 Meetingframe Armchair in Grey Seat with Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides. Structure made of extruded aluminium profile
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 in Black Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Alberto Meda
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure made of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Swivel Chair in Shearling, Customizable
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Tyler Swivel chair is a contemporary swivel chair design that features track arms that curve up
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Winged Swivel Chair with Bauhaus Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a popping bauhaus inspired cut and printed velvet, this winged swivel chair has a small
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Maple

Late 19th Century French Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Late 19th-century adjustable swivel chair with bentwood frame and three splayed iron legs from
Category

Antique 19th Century French Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

20th Century Czechia Industrial Lifting & Swivel Chair
Located in High Point, NC
allow for easy height adjustment and swivel, showcasing the chair's utilitarian roots, while the
Category

20th Century Czech Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

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 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
Contemporary Swivel Chair in Blue Gray Shearling
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Tyler Swivel chair is a contemporary swivel chair design that features track arms that curve up
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel Chairs, 4
Located in New York, NY
chrome five-footed swivel base with wheels. 29.75" H x 20.5" W x 18.5" D x 17.5" seat (adjustable).
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel Chairs, 4
Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel Chairs, 4
H 29.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in
809 Swivel Lounge Chair Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
of the outer shell. A clever mechanism allows users to individually adjust the position of the chair
Category

2010s German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

809 Swivel Lounge Chair Designed by Formstelle
809 Swivel Lounge Chair Designed by Formstelle
H 32.29 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Swivel chair 'P 75' by Eugenio Gerli 1959
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Berlin, DE
impresses with its clear objectivity. The chair can be swiveled and is height-adjustable. The frame is made
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel chair 'P 75' by Eugenio Gerli 1959
Swivel chair 'P 75' by Eugenio Gerli 1959
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 20.87 in
Troy Swivel Chair by Marcel Wanders for MAGIS
By MARCEL WANDERS, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swivel chair on 5 wheels with seat in polypropylene or beech plywood. Adjustable in height with gas
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Troy Swivel Chair  by Marcel Wanders for MAGIS
Troy Swivel Chair  by Marcel Wanders for MAGIS
H 33.67 in W 24.81 in D 24.02 in
Werner West Swivel Working Chair, Wilh. Schauman 1930s
By Werner West
Located in Helsinki, FI
Rare Werner West working chair featuring a swivel mechanism, manufactured by Wilh. Schauman in the
Category

Vintage 1930s Finnish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Phillip Enfield Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Phillip Enfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Phillip Enfield brass swivel lounge chairs. The chairs swivel and tilt, the bases are also
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
Located in WEERT, NL
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable This barber / desk chairs are made of steel
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Vintage 1980s Italian Other Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
4 x '80s Italian barber chair, height adjustable
H 39.38 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Armadillo/2 Swarovski Swivel Chair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
height and tilt tension are fully adjustable, and the chair can be locked into five different tilt
Category

2010s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage swivel office chair Kovona, Czechoslovakia 1970´s
By Kovona
Located in Prague 8, CZ
This vintage desk chair was made by Kovona company in the 1970s. Fully functional, adjustable
Category

Late 20th Century Czech Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

1970s, Danish swivel chair, original condition, leather, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Scandinavian swivel chair in original very good condition: no smells and no stains. Brown
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s, Danish swivel chair, original condition, leather, chrome steel.
Located in Tarm, 82
1970s, Danish swivel chair in original good condition: no smells and no stains. Adjustable seat
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Tropical Swivel Dining Chair with Wenge Wood Accents
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
A symphony of texture, pattern and color make this Swivel dining chair a show stopping focal point
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Paper

Low Walnut Base Swivel Chair with Cut Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
swivel chair is all about form. Shown upholstered in a striking Scalamandre abstract Jackson Pollack
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2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Desede Midcentury Swiss Metal & Black Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
midcentury Swiss (1970s) metal swivel chair with incurved back, seat and arms upholstered in black
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Adjustable Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic adjustable swivel chair available at 1stDibs. An adjustable swivel chair — often made from metal, wood and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 44 variations of the antique or vintage adjustable swivel chair you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect adjustable swivel chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each adjustable swivel chair bearing Industrial, Mid-Century Modern or Arts and Crafts hallmarks is very popular. A well-made adjustable swivel chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Inno Interior OY and Cole Steel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Adjustable Swivel Chair?

An adjustable swivel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $850, while the lowest priced sells for $225 and the highest can go for as much as $7,800.

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 Adjustable Swivel Chair
  • 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    How to adjust a Herman Miller chair depends on the model. Over the years, the company's furniture has employed many different mechanisms. Current styles of their well-known Aeron chair have a lever on the right for adjusting the seat height and one on the left that controls the seat tilt. A separate lever allows you to raise and lower the arms. You'll find a collection of Herman Miller chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.

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