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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 Used Swivel Chairs on 1stDibs
Vintage R Huber Teak Swivel Chair
Located in Toronto, CA
Deeply captivating R Huber swivel chair with teak base.
A cousin of the R Huber scoop, this armchair provides all the same comfort without sacrificing any of the style. A handsome,...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Teak
Contemporary Modern Orangebox Bloom Swivel and Tilt Guest Side Chairs, a Pair
By Orangebox
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Bloom is a multi-use upholstered swivel chair, it provides a more upright posture with a dynamic tilting mechanism, allowing a gentle rocking movement.
Manufactured in moulded foam ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
20th Century Vintage Light Green Swivel Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Swivel armchair from the 1970s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Due to their dimensions, they perfectly blend in even in sma...
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Swivel Chairs with New Abstract Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent matching pair of early 1980's Nautilus chair that have been new reupholstered. The fabric is an abstract and nothing short of spectacular. Now, more than ever, home is wh...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Stunning Pair Blue Velvet Flat Bar Nicos Zorophos Swivel Chairs w.Steel X-Base
By Nicos Zographos, Zographos Designs Ltd.
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning pair of deep blue velvet armchairs. The steel x base frames are absolutely stunning. Solid, lovely chairs in good condition. Ready for use.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Swivel Lounge Chairs Circa 1970
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Culver City, CA
Swivel Lounge Chairs
France circa 1970
Karate armchairs by Michael Cadestin. In original burnt orange velvet, made for Airborne.
37.5”w x 36”d x 34”h x 16”seat
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
