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Swivel chair 'P 75' by Eugenio Gerli 1959
By Eugenio Gerli
Located in Berlin, DE
impresses with its clear objectivity.
The chair can be swiveled and is height-adjustable. The frame is made
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair, laminated flat spindles, seat and crest rail with, X base with solid
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1950s Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of Hollywood regency asymmetrical swivel chairs manufactured and designed in the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
swivel chair designed by Hans Wegner & made by Johannes Hansen w/teak back, chrome frame & blue
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original Bauhaus Swivel Chair, Chrome-Plated Steel, Leatherette, Czech, 1950s
Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj
in)
This elegant Bauhaus swivel piano stool comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-20th century. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 19.69 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
1950s Swivel Design Desk Chair , Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
An early swivel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with oak base and plush mohair
Category
Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
1950's Rocking Swivel Chair With Cushion
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing a stunning rocking swivel chair, elegantly upholstered in exquisite Sina Pearson fabric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Swivel Chair in Wood with 4-legged base, Germany.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
The original executive high wing back desk chair on casters designed by Paul McCobb.
Feel free to
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll
By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Four Swivel Stools / Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar swiveling stools / chairs with mahogany legs and chrome
Category
Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Chair
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Troy, MI
Rare model 5522 desk chair or vanity stool from the First Lady Series Designed by Edward Wormley
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Industrial Swivel Chair by Ama Elastik – 1950s Vintage Bauhaus Design
Located in Hannover, DE
Industrial Swivel Chair by Ama Elastik, Germany – Circa 1950s
Vintage industrial chairs possess a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Harvey Probber
Located in Dallas, TX
Harvey Probber, Model 303A swiveling chairs. The chair's solid-body design is perfectly proportioned with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ivory Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Retro glamour meets modern comfort pair of swivel lounge chairs attributed to Harvey Probber
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Hans Brattrud Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair For Hove Mobler, Norway 1957
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful high back swivel lounge chair model Scandia, designed by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
Category
Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.13 in W 29.14 in D 35.44 in
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s
Swivel chairs or office
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 39.38 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Black Model 3217 Swivel desk Chair by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored
Located in Kansas City, MO
Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel lounge chair. Expertly restored and reupholstered. Deep
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 30 in W 28.5 in D 32 in
1950s Italian Swivel Tub Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Wilton, CT
This unique pair of Italian swivel tub chairs, in the style of Marco Zauso, has been newly
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table Newly Upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture
By J.G. Furniture Company, Henry Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
1950s barrel back swivel chair designed by Henry P. Glass for J.G. Furniture. This chair features a
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
A Pair of Cobalt Blue Swiveling Tub Chairs designed by William Haines
By William Billy Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Offered here a pair of swiveling tub chairs, sitting on a stylized Chinoiserie base. The bases are
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Channel tufted barrel swivel Chairs by Henry Glass for JG furniture
By J.G. Furniture Company, Henry P. Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1950s barrel back swivel chairs designed by Henry P. Glass for JG Furniture. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 26 in W 30 in D 28.5 in
Set of Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 26 in W 22 in D 26 in
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
First production, first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller, Charles Eames PAW rope swivel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
Italian Mid-Century Swivel Stool in Wood
Located in Milano, IT
given its age has light scratches but its swivel mechanism works perfectly. Still in excellent condition.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
Bauhaus Industrial Polstergleich Architect Swivel Stool Cair with Footrest 1930s
By Polstergleich
Located in Regensburg, DE
Very rare adjustable swivel stool especially made for architects designed by Margarete Kloeber in
Category
Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 36.23 in Dm 23.23 in
Jorgen Rasmussen 2533 Desk Chairs
Located in London, GB
aluminium and wood veneer desk chair makes it an enduring and ubiquitous design object.
The curved
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Midcentury Barber, Styling Chair
Located in Vienna, AT
Hairdressing chairs upholstered with a floral artificial material, headpiece, and stem of cherry
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Cone Chair, Verner Panton Style
By Verner Panton
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage cone chair on wheels in the style or by Verner Panton.
Upholstered in green fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brussel, BE
Iconic swiveling desk chair in chrome and black Hopsack fabric, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Office Chair in Red Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, office chair model ‘3217’, wood, fabric, chrome-plated metal
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Set of 4 Blue Velca Legnano Midcentury Office Chairs
By Velca Legnano
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of four Italian office chairs from the 1950s was made by Velca Legnano (for Jules Wabbes
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Upholstered in Original Orange Fabric.
Sold
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vittorio Nobili Italian Midcentury Medea Chair for Fratelli Tagliabue Italy 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
modello depositato’ sotto la seduta, Italia anni 50
Please note that the chair is original of the period
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
construction. this is also known as a ‚bikini swivel wire chair‘.
here we have a black and a white one. we
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Rotating Stool 1950s Minimalist Design
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Rotating stool 1950s Minimalist design, French design.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA
By Gio Ponti
Located in Chula Vista, CA
industrial style of Gio Ponti.
Chair is firm and sturdy. Seat swivels with ease.
Chair frame is original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France
By Jacques Adnet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kick back on this stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. An iron frame is wrapped
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare early swiveling dowel leg chair with walnut legs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wire
Eero SAARINEN (1910-1961) & KNOLL INTERNATIONAL (publisher) 4 swivel chairs
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Four “TULIP” swivel chairs with white fiberglass shells on cast aluminum legs
lacquered aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in
German Swivel Bauhaus chair model by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth 1950s
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Gaggenau, DE
German Swivel Bauhaus chair model by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth 1950s
(1904 ----1970
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in
1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair Cream and Metal Frame
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Desk chair – Cream and metal frame
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 18.9 in W 15.36 in D 31.5 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Upholstered with new foam in Keith Haring Style Fabric made in Spain. Chair swivels 360 degrees
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
By Charles Eames
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25 in D 18 in
Black Swivel Spinger Iron Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman by Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Mid-century Eames-inspired highback black wrought iron springer Lounge Chair with matching ottoman
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in New York, NY
Four swivel chairs with wrought iron frames, and upholstered pad seats (upholstery as is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Hans Brattrud, Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair, 1957 for Hove Møbler, Norway
By Hans Brattrud, Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Hove Möbler
Located in Munster, NRW
Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway, 1957
Scandia swivel lounge chair with removable leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 30.32 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in
Set of Nine Swivel Dining Chairs by Antarenni Ny, Wrought Iron, Retro Vintage
Located in Miami, FL
Great set of nine dining chairs, wrought iron and fabric, chairs swivel. Made in NY by Antarenni
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
H 39 in W 20.25 in D 20 in
Fabulous Pair of Kroehler, 1950s Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Kroehler, 1950s swivel chairs. These chairs have recently been re-upholstered with
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Henry P Glass Swivel Lounge Chair in White Boucle on Brass Legs 1950s
By Henry P. Glass, Henry Glass
Located in Troy, MI
Rare forecast Lounge chair designed by Henry P Glass for JL Chase Co. circa 1950s
Meticulously
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Marvelous Pair Harvey Probber Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Harvey Probber
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Marvelous pair of Harvey Probber barrel back club chairs on wooden swivel platform bases. We love
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 31 in W 28 in D 29 in
Fun Pair of Kroehler Bat Wing Swivel Slipper Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Super cool pair of Kroehler bat wing swivel slipper chairs. The chairs are in nice vintage
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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1959 Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1959 swivel chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1959 swivel chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1959 swivel chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1959 swivel chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1959 swivel chair over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Arne Jacobsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a 1959 Swivel Chair?
A 1959 swivel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,185, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1959 Swivel Chair
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In certain swivel chairs you can fit a rubber wedge between the base of the chair and the swiveling pole to increase the friction. By hammering the wedge you create a seal, limiting the motion of the chair.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Does the Swan chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
- What does swivel chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swivel chair means a chair with a seat that can rotate 360 degrees to face in any direction. You can shop many styles of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.com.
- What is a swivel chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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 8, 2023Yes, a swivel on a chair is a good idea in many spaces. In offices, swiveling mechanisms make it possible for you to turn and access different items in your workspace without having to get up from your seat. Swiveling dining chairs can make it easier for people to sit and stand before and after meals, and accent chairs that swivel can allow you to turn and easily engage in conversation with other people in the room. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of swivel chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, Thomas Jefferson is believed to have created a swivel chair out of a Windsor chair that he had in his home. However, Thomas E. Warren was the inventor who developed the modern swiveling chair on wheels. Called the Centripetal Spring armchair, his design dates back to 1849. Shop a range of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
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