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What is a swivel chair called?
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What a swivel chair is called varies. However, swivel chair is one of the most commonly used terms for seating with a rotating feature. Other names include swiveling chair, revolving chair, spinning chair and spinny chair. In some cases, people might describe a swivel chair by its function, using terms like dining chair or office chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of swivel chairs.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Shop for Swivel Chairs on 1stDibs
Kagan-Dreyfuss Swivel Chairs, Model 100A, by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Westport, CT
Set of sculptural swivel chairs in the style of Vladimir Kagan, circa 1980s. Fully restored by Stamford Modern, these elegant lounge chairs have been newly reupholstered in luxurious...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
1970s Selig of Monroe Swivel and Tilt Chairs- A Pair
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Great scale and nice presence. Very comfortable with larger width and depth. Reminiscent of works by Milo Baughman and Harvey Probber.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Brutalist Strictly Spanish Swivel Lounge Chair by Adrian Pearsall c. 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Brutalist swivel lounge chair, designed by Adrian Pearsall as part of the Strictly Spanish series. The chair features a scoop form upholstered seat and exaggerated elongated b...
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Mid-20th Century American Brutalist Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic early production collectors example, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally int...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,400 Sale Price
22% Off
'Soft Pad' Swivel / Desk Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A classic of modernist comfort, this brown leather swivel desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller is part of the iconic Soft Pad series, originally introduced in 1969. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$2,300 Sale Price / item
22% Off
Vintage Supporto Series Office Swivel Chair by Frederick Scott for Hille, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Office chair from the british manufacturer hille based on a design by frederick scott from the 1970s.
the solid aluminium seat shell and backrest are special features of the chair...
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal


