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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
Original Bombenstabil Buffer Swivel Stool, Early 20th Century
By Max Stoelcker
Located in Schwerin, MV
A black, upholstered, and sprung swivel stool from the mid-20th century by Stoelcker KG, Ettenheim, known under the name "Bombenstabil" (Bombenstabil). Its distinctive feature is the...
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Stools
Materials
Metal
Göte Möbel — Swivel Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Stylish swivel lounge chair by Göte Möbel, Sweden, dating from the 1970s. The chair features a sculptural frame in light bentwood, supporting a generously padded seat and backrest up...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Swivel Armchair with 360 Degrees Rotating Base Offered In Wooly Boucle'
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair evokes sculptural elegance through its enveloping silhouette and plush tactility. Designed with a continuous curved backrest that flows seamlessly into softly rounded a...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in Monotone Green—Leather Back & Velvet Seat
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Velvet
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry Leather/ Ruby Red Velvet
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made swivel armchair features a smooth matte leather shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet struct...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Velvet, Wood
Arne Norell, rocking and swivel lounge chair, 1960s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
This rare mid-century rocking and swivel chair was designed by Swedish designer Arne Norell in the 1960s. The chair is upholstered in richly patinated patchwork leather, showcasing a...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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