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Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?
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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 ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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ANTIQUE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
captain's office swivel armchair is a stunning example of craftsmanship and timeless design. Its classic
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,711 Sale Price
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FiNE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD PRESIDENTS CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Heritage green leather Chesterfield Tufted Presidents wingback swivel office armchair
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Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,158 Sale Price
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ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Heritage green leather wingback swivel office armchair
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Category
20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
$2,601 Sale Price
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MID CENTURY MODERN DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE OFFICE SWiVEL CHAIR HERITAGE LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office chair in heritage black
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$4,261 Sale Price
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VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR METAL SWIVEL OFFICE CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Swivel Office Captain's Armchair.
This exudes a classic charm with its distinctive design, combining
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
$830 Sale Price
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FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Dyed Leather Swivel Chesterfield Chair.
The leather on this chair has been stripped back to its bare
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
$2,711 Sale Price
20% Off