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What is the difference between a glider and swivel?
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The main difference between a swivel and a glider is the type of movement each type of mechanism produces. A swivel chair spins in a 360-degree circle, while a glider moves backwards and forwards. Shop an assortment of glider and swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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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
Mid Century Style Swivel Chair in a Plush Teddy Fabric
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This mid-century modern swivel chair combines iconic retro styling with irresistible comfort. Wrapped in a plush teddy-style fabric, it offers a soft, cozy texture that invites you t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Polyester, Wood
Original Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Scoop Chairs 1970's
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic pair of swivel and tilt chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chairs are every bit as comfortable as they are good looking. Rare to find time capsules with or...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Vintage Leather Swivel Armchair with Footrest by Göte Möbler
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very comfortable swivel armchair with its matching footrest, by Göte Möbel Nassjo from Sweden with adjustable backrest.
Dimensions:
Width 77 cm, Depth 84 cm, Height 97 cm, Seat heig...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
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...
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20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
