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What are spinning chairs called?
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Spinning chairs are commonly referred to as swivel chairs. Invented by Thomas Jefferson, spinning chairs are sometimes called Jefferson chairs. Shop a wide collection of vintage and contemporary swivel chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Father Wind Spinning Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This wooden chair was made in the late 1800s and was used for spinning yarn; hence the name "Spinning Chair".
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs
Materials
Wood, Oak
$1,600 / set
Modernist Wooden Spinning Chair, Europe ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The art of spinning yarn is thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around the middle of the 13th century, and along with ...
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Folk Art 'Spinning-Chair' late 19th century
This chair was partially made from old spinning wheel parts.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Chairs
Materials
Pine
Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chair, Europe ca early 20th century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The art of spinning yarn is thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around the middle of the 13th century and along with i...
Category
Early 20th Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Antique Spinning Chair, English, Carved, Work Stool, Seat, Victorian, Circa 1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique spinning chair. An English, carved mahogany work stool, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1880.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Chairs
Materials
Wood
$1,496 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Sculptural Patinated Oak Spinning Chairs, Europe Ca Early 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
The art of spinning yarn is thousands of years old, but the spinning wheel as we know it is estimated to have arrived in Europe around the middle of the 13th century and along with i...
Category
Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
