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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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Shop for Swivel Chairs on 1stDibs
Pair of Upholstered Swivel Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These swivel armchairs feature a sleek and modern silhouette with a nod to mid-century design. The low-profile back curves gently into the arms in a continuous, wraparound form that ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile
$3,850 / set
Jacques Adnet Swiveling Desk Chair, France 1940's
Located in New York, NY
Modernist swivel chair in original moleskin upholstery, on casters.
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mesa Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mesa swivel chair by Lawson-Fenning in white Alpaca bouclé. The Mesa swivel chair is a fully upholstered club chair that features a walnut or oak inset base.
The Lawson-Fenning Coll...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$4,635 / item
Restored Thonet Piano Stool, Mid 20th Century
By Thonet
Located in Schwerin, MV
Restored bentwood piano stool/swivel stool by Gebrüder Thonet. The piano stool is made of black lacquered (shellac) beechwood and has four steam-bent feet with a bentwood ring for st...
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Art Nouveau Stools
Materials
Metal
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs New Blue Silk Blend & Tulip Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Swivel Chair with Beige Bouclé and Brown Faux Leather, Mule Series
Located in Miami, FL
A Mule Swivel chair designed by Uultis Studio with brown faux leather, beige bouclé fabric and black metallic base. With its sculptural form and seamless blend of textures, the Mule swivel chair brings modern refinement to any living space. Inspired by the timeless elegance of the mule loafer, this chair pairs sleek lines with a thoughtfully designed silhouette. A curved back wraps around the generously cushioned seat, creating an inviting embrace. The combination of soft beige bouclé and smooth brown faux leather accentuates its sophisticated aesthetic, while the black metallic base offers a sturdy yet understated foundation.
Designed for both style and comfort, the Mule chair...
Category
2010s Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal