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Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?

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Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?
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
We are delighted to offer for sale This exquisite antique hand-dyed brown leather Chesterfield captain's office swivel armchair is a stunning example of craftsmanship and timeless d...
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20th Century British Swivel Chairs

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Leather

MID CENTURY MODERN DE SEDE DS35 EXECUTIVE OFFICE SWiVEL CHAIR HERITAGE LEATHER
By De Sede
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this absolutely exquisite, original Mid Century Modern Circa 1970's De Sede DS35 Executive swivel office cha...
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Antique Green Leather Gainsborough Chesterfield style swivel office chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
Gainsborough swivel office chair, a classic piece of English-style furniture.
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Vintage 1950s British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Leather

VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR METAL SWIVEL OFFICE CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London We are delighted to offer for sale this Vintage Brown Leather Aviator Metal Swivel Office Captain's Armchair.
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20th Century British Swivel Chairs

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Leather

1 OF 3 BROWN 1989 VITRA EAMES HERMAN MILLER EA 108 MODEL OFFICE SWIVEL CHAiRS
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 3 original 1989 Triple Stamped original vintage Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, Herman Miller EA 108 sw...
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Antique Milwaukee Chair Company Swivel Typset Office Chair c.1920-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A solid Oak typist or stenographer's swivel office chair with curved legs, sculpted seat and curved backrest. Original Milwaukee Chair Co. label, original "Patent Pending" lab...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Oak

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