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What are spinning chairs called?

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What are spinning chairs called?
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
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Antique Late 19th Century German Black Forest Chairs

Materials

Wood, Oak

Father Wind Spinning Chair

Father Wind Spinning Chair

Ant. Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H837
Located in Vancouver, BC
Ant. carved oak spinning chair, hall chair, Scotland 1880, H837 India 1880 Solid Oak Original
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ant. Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H837

Ant. Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H837

Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Plant Stand, Scotland 1880, H709
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Carved Oak spinning chair, plant stand, Scotland 1880, H709 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Plant Stand, Scotland 1880, H709

Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Plant Stand, Scotland 1880, H709

Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Plant Stand, Scotland 1890, H711
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Carved Oak spinning chair, Plant stand, Scotland 1890, H711 Scotland 1890 Solid Oak
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Plant Stand, Scotland 1890, H711

Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Plant Stand, Scotland 1890, H711

Large Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H696
Located in Vancouver, BC
Large Antique Carved Oak spinning chair, hall chair, Scotland 1880, H696 Scotland 1880 Solid Oak
Category

Antique 1880s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Large Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H696

Large Antique Carved Oak Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Scotland 1880, H696

Antique Oak Hall Chair, Arts & Crafts Spinning Chair, Scotland 1890, H1113
Located in Vancouver, BC
Antique Oak Chair, Carved Arts & Crafts Spinning Chair, Hall Chair, Antique Furniture, Scotland
Category

Antique 1890s Scottish Chairs

Materials

Oak

Antique Oak Hall Chair, Arts & Crafts Spinning Chair, Scotland 1890, H1113

Antique Oak Hall Chair, Arts & Crafts Spinning Chair, Scotland 1890, H1113

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