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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
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
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
1960s, Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by OPE-möbler Jönköping, Sweden
By OPE Möbler
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Leather swivel lounge chair by OPE-möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1960s.
This striking chair is upholstered in cognac-brown leather with a distinctive patchwork design, giving it a bold ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Single Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair in Camel Teddy Bear Fabric
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This Vladimir Kagan Nautilus swivel lounge chair is sculptural, comfortable and fun, and was recently professionally reupholstered in super soft curly camel. Modern with a warm and i...
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Ekornes Stressless Leather & Chrome Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition
Materials: Beige Leather, Chrome Bases
Experience unmatched Scandinavian comfort with this vintage Ekornes Stressless reclining...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Overman Brown Leatherette & Chrome Swivel Club or Lounge Chairs Sweden
By Overman, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed and made in Sweden in the 1960s, this pair of chairs is among the best of the models made by Overman. The compact design is more refined than most of the larger models, with...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
