What does a swivel chair do?

A 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.

Can you stop a swivel chair from swiveling?

In 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?

Like 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.

What does swivel chair mean?

A 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.

Does the Tulip chair swivel?

Yes, 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?

Yes, 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 is a swivel chair called?

What 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.

Are bamboo chairs strong?

Although construction methods also affect durability, bamboo chairs are generally strong due to the properties of bamboo. The tensile strength of bamboo per square inch is greater than that of many other materials, including steel. Shop a variety of bamboo chairs on 1stDibs.

Is a swivel on a chair a good idea?

Yes, 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.

What is the difference between rattan and bamboo chairs?

The difference between rattan and bamboo chairs is what they are made of. Rattan comes from a number of vine-like plants and resembles a reed. Derived from grass-like plants in the Bambusoideae subfamily, bamboo is a material more similar to wood. Due to the properties of the materials, rattan chairs tend to be lighter and more flexible than bamboo chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a large selection of rattan and bamboo chairs.

Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?

Yes, 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.

Bamboo Chair Swivel

Bamboo Furniture Ficks Reed

Ficks Reed Rattan Chairs

Reeded Dining Chair

Ritts Tropitan Furniture

Heywood Wakefield Bamboo Furniture

Papasan Chair

Swivel Armchair Set

Calif Asia

Swivel Bamboo Chair by Henry Olko

$675

H 33 in W 24.5 in D 18 in

Swivel Bamboo Chair by Henry Olko

By Henry Olko

Located in New York, NY

High Style Mid Century swivel bamboo chair designed by Henry Olko. This example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane

Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c 1970's

$395

H 37 in W 26 in D 29 in

Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c 1970's

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Cool modernist bamboo swivel, tilt lounge chair on pedestal base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Wrapped Reed and Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c. 1970's

$975

H 40 in W 29 in D 33 in

Wrapped Reed and Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c. 1970's

By McGuire

Located in New York, NY

Extra grade 1970's vintage swivel, and tilt lounge chair constructed of wrapped rattan, and bamboo, with original upholstered seat cushion insert pad.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Pair of Willow and Reed Bamboo Swivel Chairs by Henry Olko

$1,200 / set

H 32 in W 19 in D 29 in

Pair of Willow and Reed Bamboo Swivel Chairs by Henry Olko

By Willow and Reed, Henry Olko

Located in New York, NY

Very chic and stylish pair of bamboo frame swivel chairs, with loose cushion upholstered seats and backs.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Egg Shaped Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair

$1,481Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 37 in W 26 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Modern Bamboo Rattan Egg Shaped Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair

By Paul Frankl

Located in Wichita, KS

Pair of Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan swivel lounge chairs in the style of Paul Frankl or Ficks Reed.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

Pair of Bamboo Swivel Club Chairs Lounge Chairs Upholstery Bohemian Chic 1975

$3,120 / set

H 36.5 in W 30.5 in D 25.5 in

Pair of Bamboo Swivel Club Chairs Lounge Chairs Upholstery Bohemian Chic 1975

Located in Miami, FL

We offer a beautiful Pair of Swivel Club Chairs in bent Bamboo and mounted on sturdy Round Bamboo Base.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Fabric, Bentwood

Wicker Swivel Stool Chairs by Calif-Asia

$4,500 / set

H 25.25 in Dm 17.75 in

Wicker Swivel Stool Chairs by Calif-Asia

By Calif-Asia

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

Petite pair of Wicker and Bamboo Swivel Chairs with black iron frame and swiveling seat.

Category

Vintage 1960s Philippine Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Bamboo and Leather Armchairs in 1960 Revolving

$1,436Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 34.65 in

Bamboo and Leather Armchairs in 1960 Revolving

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Bamboo and leather armchairs in 1960 revolving.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Animal Skin, Bamboo

Pair of Hanging Seats in White Lacquered Bamboo, circa 1970

$3,277 / item

H 63 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in

Pair of Hanging Seats in White Lacquered Bamboo, circa 1970

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of hanging seats in white lacquered bamboo, circa 1970. Good condition, small breaks and lacks, but nothing structurally.

Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Rattan Bamboo and Wicker Rocking Horse Child's Toy, Italy, 1960

$1,170

H 25.6 in W 31.11 in D 15.75 in

Rattan Bamboo and Wicker Rocking Horse Child's Toy, Italy, 1960

Located in Rome, IT

Rattan, bamboo and wicker child's rocking horse with basketweave seat. Made in Italy in the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

1970’s Papasan Style Lounge Chair

$495

H 41.25 in W 30 in D 33.5 in

1970’s Papasan Style Lounge Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

A Mid-Century Modern Papasan style bamboo lounge chair that swivels and rocks, made by Grand Basket Company Inc.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

1970's Swivelling Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chair

$650

H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in

1970's Swivelling Bamboo & Rattan Lounge Chair

Located in Bern, CH

Mid-Century Modern swivelling bamboo & rattan lounge chair. In clean, original condition (no cushion included).

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Boho Chic Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 29 in D 36 in

Boho Chic Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair

Located in Pasadena, TX

This lounge chair was made in the Philippines. It's constructed in steam bent bamboo.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs

$1,020

H 30.25 in W 23.5 in D 26 in

Ficks Reed Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs

By Ficks Reed

Located in Carmel, NY

Mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Bamboo and Faux Bamboo frame, cane backrest, rattan strapping.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Reed, Paint

1980s Pair of White Swivel Bamboo Armchairs

$1,756 / set

H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 33.47 in

1980s Pair of White Swivel Bamboo Armchairs

Located in Marbella, ES

1980s pair of white swivel bamboo armchairs. Excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century French Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Swivel Rocking Bases

$3,644 / set

H 35.04 in W 26.78 in D 35.44 in

Mid-Century French Bamboo Lounge Chairs with Swivel Rocking Bases

Located in London, GB

Pair of vintage bamboo and rattan rocking swivel chairs with sculptural open-frame design.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Midcentury Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chaise Chair, circa 1950/ 1960s

$975

H 34.5 in W 25 in D 25 in

Midcentury Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chaise Chair, circa 1950/ 1960s

By Ritts Tropitan, Tropi-cal

Located in New York, NY

Chic midcentury bamboo platform lounge chair, having a banana shaped seat, which swivels and tilts on the circular plinth base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Sets of 2 Solid Bamboo French Bistro Inspired Swivel Dining Chairs

$4,850 / set

H 32.5 in W 20 in D 19 in

Sets of 2 Solid Bamboo French Bistro Inspired Swivel Dining Chairs

Located in Bronx, NY

Set of 4 Solid Bamboo French Bistro inspired swivel dining Chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair on Stacked Rattan Bamboo Pedestal Base Mid Century

$1,660

H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 30 in

Swivel Bucket Lounge Chair on Stacked Rattan Bamboo Pedestal Base Mid Century

By Franco Albini

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a swivel bucket lounge chair on stacked rattan bamboo pedestal base .Mid-Century period.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Ginormous Swivel Papasan Chair

$1,440Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in Dm 60 in

Ginormous Swivel Papasan Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Ginormous swivel Papasan chair in concentric circle bamboo.

Category

Mid-20th Century Philippine Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s

$1,216

H 39.38 in W 28.75 in D 39.38 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel and Rocking Armchair Bamboo, 1970s

Located in Puglia, Puglia

Exclusive wicker and bamboo swivel rocking chair. It has a round seat with a rocking mechanism.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chairs

$6,500 / set

H 40 in W 30 in D 36 in

Pair of Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Pair of very comfortable and elegant bamboo lounge chairs with bucket shape seats. These chairs have a dark stain with a wonderful swivel motion to make them welcoming and comfortabl...

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Bamboo

Ficks Reed Bamboo Sheaf Dining Table and Five Swivel Chairs

$3,150 / set

H 29.5 in Dm 42 in

Ficks Reed Bamboo Sheaf Dining Table and Five Swivel Chairs

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Hanover, MA

Measures: Chairs: 32" height. 19" seat height. 24" width. 24" depth.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Set of 6 Ficks Reed Boho Chic Bamboo Swivel Dining Chairs

$5,900 / set

H 34 in W 23 in D 22 in

Set of 6 Ficks Reed Boho Chic Bamboo Swivel Dining Chairs

By Ficks Reed

Located in Pasadena, TX

This is a nice set of Ficks Reed Bamboo swivel chairs. They're in a white lacquer with cushioned pillows.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Dining Set - 5 Pcs

$1,600 / set

H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Dining Set - 5 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Hollywood Regency Bentwood Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Sunroom Dining Set - 5 Pcs. Set includes (1) Round table with white laminate top, (4) Armchairs with swivel seats and lo...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Sets

Materials

Laminate, Wood

Recent Sales

Rare Set of Bamboo Swivel Chairs

Unavailable

H 35 in W 26 in D 31 in

Rare Set of Bamboo Swivel Chairs

By Gabriella Crespi, Vivai del Sud

Located in Charlottesville, VA

An exceptional and rare set of bamboo reeded swivel chairs. The chairs are masterfully constructed and have kept very well.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo and Rattan Swivel Chairs and Coffee Table

Unavailable

H 30 in W 28 in D 25 in

Bamboo and Rattan Swivel Chairs and Coffee Table

Located in Hudson, NY

A pair of Danish rattan and bamboo swivel chairs and coffee table with glass top and black lacquered metal frame.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Bamboo

FICKS REED Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs - Pair A

Unavailable

H 30.25 in W 23.5 in D 26 in

FICKS REED Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs - Pair A

By Ficks Reed

Located in Charlotte, NC

A pair of mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Faux bamboo frame, cane backrest, rattan strapping, downward sloping curved arms, return-to-front swivel...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Other Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Plastic

Pair of McGuire Swivel Bar Stools

Unavailable

H 77 in Dm 37 in

Pair of McGuire Swivel Bar Stools

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Two Mid-Century swivel bar stools with leather pad, leather bindings and brass footrest. Just ask for precise shipping price.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Midcentury Bent Bamboo Club Chairs

Unavailable

H 29 in W 25 in D 30 in

Pair of Midcentury Bent Bamboo Club Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Striking pair of midcentury bent bamboo club chairs, circa 1960s. These sculptural lounge chairs are designed of green lacquered bent bamboo with swivel bases.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Cane, Canvas, Cotton, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

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H 40 in W 31 in D 26 in

Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

By Ritts Tropitan

Located in New York, NY

Stylish example of this Classic form. Half round chair shell rests on stacked bamboo pedestal base, chair will swivel and tilt to adjust position.

Category

Mid-20th Century Asian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

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H 34 in W 31.5 in D 33 in

Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Stylish bamboo swivel tilt lounge chair in clean original condition.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Slit Reed Bamboo Swivel Chairs

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H 32 in Dm 26 in

Pair of Slit Reed Bamboo Swivel Chairs

Located in Westport, CT

Pair Split Reed swivel Bamboo Club chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 28 in D 20 in

Pair of Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chairs

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of swivel and tilt chairs, bamboo with upholstered pad seats, upholstery shows wear and staining.

Category

Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Bamboo Swivel Chairs, France circa 1970

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H 42.5 in W 29 in D 33 in

Pair of Bamboo Swivel Chairs, France circa 1970

Located in Culver City, CA

France, 1970 Pair of swivel chairs with bent bamboo frames and newly upholstered seat cushions. 29”w x 33”d x 42.5” x 13.5”seat Ref.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Italian Hand-woven Bamboo Swivel Chairs / Bar Stools, Set of Two

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H 39.38 in Dm 16.54 in

Vintage Italian Hand-woven Bamboo Swivel Chairs / Bar Stools, Set of Two

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Hand-made Italian Swivel Stools / Bar Stools / High Chairs in Bamboo from around the 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Swivel Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs Sun Products, circa 1965, Californian

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H 35.5 in Dm 32 in

Pair of Swivel Bamboo Rattan Lounge Chairs Sun Products, circa 1965, Californian

Located in Camden, ME

A beautiful pair of bamboo rattan swivel chairs. Manufactured by Sun Products of Vernon California.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Set of Four Matching Swivel Bamboo Armchairs

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H 31 in W 21 in D 22 in

Set of Four Matching Swivel Bamboo Armchairs

By Superior Reed & Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1

Located in New York, NY

Wonderful set of four swivel dining height bamboo armchairs with original vinyl back and seat cushions.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair Of 20th Century French Upholstered Bamboo Swivel Armchairs

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H 41 in W 30 in D 31.6 in

Pair Of 20th Century French Upholstered Bamboo Swivel Armchairs

Located in High Point, NC

Each chair features a sculptural bamboo frame with a warm natural finish, curving gracefully into rounded arms and a circular swivel base.

Category

20th Century French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid Century Rattan Swivel Chair

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H 39 in W 33 in D 29 in

Mid Century Rattan Swivel Chair

Located in Redding, CT

Mid Century Rattan swivel chair. Fabulous boho chic style.

Category

Vintage 1980s Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Bamboo

Swivel French bar stools in bohemian style with bamboo frame

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H 43.71 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Swivel French bar stools in bohemian style with bamboo frame

Located in Oirlo, LI

Swivel French bar stools in bohemian style with bamboo frame Discover the charm of the 60s with our swiveling French bar stools, a perfect blend of bohemian flair and timeless eleg...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Vintage Rattan Swivel Chairs after Ficks Reed- set 4

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H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 25 in

Vintage Rattan Swivel Chairs after Ficks Reed- set 4

By Ficks Reed

Located in Trenton, NJ

By opting for vintage furniture like these Bamboo style Swivel Armchairs, you're not just enhancing your home decor; you're also making a responsible choice that benefits both the en...

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Saucer Swivel Chairs, Pair

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H 27 in W 30 in D 27 in

John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Saucer Swivel Chairs, Pair

By John Wisner, Ficks Reed

Located in Southampton, NJ

Scarcely Seen John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons Line pair of Saucer Form Swivel Lounge Bamboo Rattan Chairs with New Custom Cushions Upholstered in New Vintage Stock Brunschwig & F...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Linen, Bamboo, Cane

Boho Chic Bamboo Wicker Papasan Chair With Circular Foot Rest

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H 40.5 in W 29 in D 32 in

Boho Chic Bamboo Wicker Papasan Chair With Circular Foot Rest

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Enhance your relaxation with a Boho Chic Papasan Chair, featuring sturdy bamboo wicker and a circular foot rest. The plush, tufted cushion offers exceptional comfort, making it ideal...

Category

1990s Indonesian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Danny Ho Fong Style Wicker and Iron Swivel Chairs - a Set of 4

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H 25.25 in W 17.25 in D 16.75 in

Danny Ho Fong Style Wicker and Iron Swivel Chairs - a Set of 4

By Danny Ho Fong

Located in Charleston, SC

A fantastic set of 4 French swivel stools in iron, bamboo, and woven wicker.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bamboo Swivel Chairs

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H 40 in W 27 in D 24 in

Pair of Bamboo Swivel Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

A great pair of 1950's bamboo swivel chairs which have been given an updated look.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Paint, Upholstery

Bamboo Swivel Egg Chair

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H 50.5 in W 34 in D 36 in

Bamboo Swivel Egg Chair

Located in Fulton, CA

An uncommon bamboo / rattan swivel egg chair. Structurally very solid, swivels easily.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Boho Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chairs

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H 38 in W 31 in D 33 in

Pair of Boho Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chairs

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Boho Rattan Bamboo swivel saucer chairs in the style of Paul Frankl.

Category

1990s Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rattan, Bamboo, Wicker

Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair 1970's

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H 43 in W 29.5 in D 29 in

Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair 1970's

Located in Fulton, CA

A 1970's bamboo swivel lounge chair with original removable cushion.

Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1970's

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H 30 in W 28.75 in D 33 in

Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chairs, 1970's

Located in Fulton, CA

Great pair of bamboo "Pod" swivel lounge chairs with original mustard yellow reversible cushions.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Fabric

Pair of Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chairs

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H 41 in W 30 in D 32 in

Pair of Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chairs

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

Oval seat and back form rests on pedestal base. The chairs swivel and tilt, they can be used with or without decorative set cushions.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair 1970

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H 41.34 in Dm 29.53 in

Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair 1970

Located in Bruxelles, BE

Very comfortable black swivel chair with cushions in light brown suede in good condition. There is a scratch in the black paint on the superior arch of the chair back.

Category

Late 20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Rattan

Midcentury Bamboo Rattan Wicker Round Swivel Lounge Chair

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H 29 in W 30 in L 29 in

Midcentury Bamboo Rattan Wicker Round Swivel Lounge Chair

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Unique Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan swivel lounge chair. Features a round seat and base made of steam bent rattan.

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Wicker, Rattan

Dark Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair with Natural Canvas Cushion

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H 40.25 in W 35.25 in D 34.5 in

Dark Bamboo Swivel Lounge Chair with Natural Canvas Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dark bamboo swivel lounge chair with newly upholstered natural canvas cushion.

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo

Spectacular Set of Six Vintage Bamboo Swivel Dining Chairs

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H 37.5 in W 22 in D 21 in

Spectacular Set of Six Vintage Bamboo Swivel Dining Chairs

Located in Atlanta, GA

An absolutely stunning set of six vintage bamboo swivel dining chairs, circa 1970s. Split bamboo veneer over hardwood construction.

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Sets of 4 Solid Bamboo French Bistro Inspired Swivel Dining Chairs

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H 32.5 in W 20 in D 19 in

Sets of 4 Solid Bamboo French Bistro Inspired Swivel Dining Chairs

Located in Bronx, NY

Set of 4 Solid Bamboo French Bistro inspired swivel dining Chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Boho Chic Bamboo Swivel Dining Chairs by Rattan Specialities, Set of 4

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H 35 in W 28 in D 25 in

Boho Chic Bamboo Swivel Dining Chairs by Rattan Specialities, Set of 4

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Amazing set of 4 bamboo rattan swivel chairs by Rattan Specialities.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan, Wood

Set of Four McGuire Bamboo Rattan Swivel Armchairs

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H 30 in W 24 in D 29 in

Set of Four McGuire Bamboo Rattan Swivel Armchairs

By McGuire

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Early set of four McGuire bamboo rattan swivel armchairs or lounge chairs featuring thick upholstered cushions with newer fabric and tufted backs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rohe Noordwolde Swivel Lounge Chair

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H 37 in W 36 in D 36 in

Rohe Noordwolde Swivel Lounge Chair

By Rohe Noordwolde

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mod swivel lounge chair with Saarinen style pedestal base.

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Art Deco / Streamline Bamboo Tilt/ Swivel Platform Rocker, Tear Drop Arm

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H 38 in W 26 in D 28 in

Art Deco / Streamline Bamboo Tilt/ Swivel Platform Rocker, Tear Drop Arm

By Ritts Tropitan, Paul Frankl

Located in Buffalo, NY

Art Deco / streamline bamboo Tilt/ Swivel platform rocker, tear drop arm. Triple banded bamboo very reminiscent of famed designs by Paul Frankl. Amazing original condition, patina, s...

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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Pair Of Rattan Swivel Lounge Chairs In The Manner Of Paul Frankl

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H 27 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair Of Rattan Swivel Lounge Chairs In The Manner Of Paul Frankl

Located in Pasadena, TX

Bamboo and iron frame on a swivel base with mustard brown cushions.

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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Milo Baughman Style Cased Bamboo Swivel Chair

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H 31 in W 32 in D 32 in

Milo Baughman Style Cased Bamboo Swivel Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Hartford, CT

Vibrant Milo Baughman style bamboo cased swivel chairs on round base done.

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Cased Bamboo Swivel Chairs

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H 31 in W 32 in D 32 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Cased Bamboo Swivel Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in West Hartford, CT

Vibrant matching pair of Baughman style cased swivel chairs on round base.

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bamboo

Boho Chic Chippendale Style Bamboo Rattan Swivel Arm Dining Chairs - Set of 4

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H 36 in W 22.5 in D 23 in

Boho Chic Chippendale Style Bamboo Rattan Swivel Arm Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Explore the fusion of bohemian elegance and traditional craftsmanship with this set of 4 Boho Chic Chippendale Style Bamboo Rattan Swivel Arm Dining Chairs. These chairs blend the in...

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Vintage 1980s Unknown Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

Lane Venture Rattan and Bamboo Dining Table & 4 Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Lane Venture Rattan and Bamboo Dining Table & 4 Chairs

By Lane Furniture

Located in Medina, OH

Beautiful Lane Venture Rattan/Bamboo Swivel Chairs on Castors with Glass top table!

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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Dining Room Sets

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Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

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H 31 in W 27 in D 27 in

Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair

By Franco Albini

Located in New York, NY

Bamboo swivel tilt lounge chair in excellent, original condition.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bamboo

Pair of Swivel Bamboo Lounge Chairs

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H 33.5 in W 31 in D 31 in

Pair of Swivel Bamboo Lounge Chairs

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Pair of unusual bamboo swivel chairs. Original darkened finish, original upholstery, shows light wear, normal and consistent with age.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery, Bamboo

Pair of Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chairs

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H 37 in W 35 in D 36 in

Pair of Swivel Tilt Bamboo Lounge Chairs

By Ficks Reed

Located in New York, NY

Well-constructed pair of swivel, tilt, over scale lounge chairs. These chairs have circular bamboo plinth bases, and a wraparound bamboo shell, both come with custom tufted upholster...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Upholstery

Pair of Albini Style Rattan and Bamboo Swivel Chairs

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H 32 in W 23 in D 18 in

Pair of Albini Style Rattan and Bamboo Swivel Chairs

By Franco Albini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Pair of Franco Albini style rattan and bamboo swivel chairs, each one raised on a 16" diameter pedestal base, with newly upholstered seats.

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of Saucer Form Swivel Lounge Bamboo Rattan Chairs, circa 1970s

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H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Saucer Form Swivel Lounge Bamboo Rattan Chairs, circa 1970s

By Calif-Asia

Located in Southampton, NJ

Pair of unique Mid-Century Modern bamboo rattan swivel lounge chairs with new custom cushions upholstered in new vintage stock Brunschwig & Fils cotton linen.

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Antique 1670s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Rattan

Pair of 1970s Italian Bamboo Swivel Armchairs

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H 40.56 in W 31.5 in D 38.19 in

Pair of 1970s Italian Bamboo Swivel Armchairs

Located in London, London

Pair of swivel chairs Bamboo Measure: Seat height 44cm Italy 1970s.

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Pair of Modernist Bamboo Tilt/Swivel Platform Hoop Chairs by Calif-asia

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H 27 in W 31 in D 30 in

Pair of Modernist Bamboo Tilt/Swivel Platform Hoop Chairs by Calif-asia

By Paul Frankl, Calif-Asia

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern Bamboo tilt/swivel platform hoop chairs by Calif-asia.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid 20th Century Ash Bamboo Swivel Armchairs

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H 37.5 in W 22 in D 26 in

Mid 20th Century Ash Bamboo Swivel Armchairs

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in Rochester, NY

A great looking set of six matching ash wood faux bamboo swivel lounge / dining arm chairs with black leather bindings.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Bamboo, Ash

Set of 4 Vintage Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Bar Stool with Iron Base, 1960s

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H 39.38 in Dm 15.75 in

Set of 4 Vintage Rattan Bamboo Swivel Chair Bar Stool with Iron Base, 1960s

By Danny Ho Fong

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Set of 4 vintage swivel bar stools with wrought iron base and wicker and bamboo seat in the style of Danny Ho Fong Thanks to the rounded backrest and the footrest, the chairs are ext...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Ficks Reed Far Horizons Saucer Swivel Chairs, Pair

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H 33 in W 33 in D 33 in

Ficks Reed Far Horizons Saucer Swivel Chairs, Pair

By Ficks Reed, John Wisner

Located in Southampton, NJ

Large scale John Wisner Ficks Reed Far Horizons swivel bamboo rattan lounge chairs with new custom cushions upholstered in thickly woven Brunschwig & Fils cotton linen.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Linen, Bamboo, Rattan

Extra Grade Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair Att. to McGuire, c 1970/1980s

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H 38 in W 25 in D 29 in

Extra Grade Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair Att. to McGuire, c 1970/1980s

By McGuire

Located in New York, NY

Extra grade high end swivel, tilt circular bamboo lounge chair, in very fine original condition.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Bauhaus Industrial Polstergleich Architect Swivel Stool Cair with Footrest 1930s

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H 36.23 in Dm 23.23 in

Bauhaus Industrial Polstergleich Architect Swivel Stool Cair with Footrest 1930s

By Polstergleich

Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW

Very rare adjustable swivel stool especially made for architects designed by Margarete Kloeber in the 1930s. The stool has four spiral springs under the seat allowing the user to mov...

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Vintage 1950s German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan

Set of Six Serena and Lily Riviera Rattan Bistro Swivel Barstools

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H 42.25 in W 18 in D 24 in

Set of Six Serena and Lily Riviera Rattan Bistro Swivel Barstools

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Charming set of six Parisian bistro cafe-style counter height bar stools by Serena and Lily. The attractive set features organic modern natural rattan frames bent by hand with woven ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Organic Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bamboo, Rattan, Resin

Franco Albini Style Bamboo Rattan Swivel Lounge Chairs

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H 42 in W 21.5 in D 26 in

Franco Albini Style Bamboo Rattan Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Set of five midcentury bamboo rattan swivel lounge chairs having an egg crate design in the manner and style of Franco Albini.

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20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Fabric, Bamboo, Rattan

Bamboo Dining Chairs Vintage Swivel Rolling by Ficks Reed

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H 32 in W 24 in D 23 in

Bamboo Dining Chairs Vintage Swivel Rolling by Ficks Reed

By Ficks Reed

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 4 1970s Bamboo Cane Back & Rattan Dining or Game Chairs with Full 360 Degree Swivel & Rolling b...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Bamboo, Cotton, Rattan

Mcguire Style Mid Century Bamboo Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman

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H 36 in W 25.75 in D 43 in

Mcguire Style Mid Century Bamboo Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman

By McGuire

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Mcguire style mid century bamboo reclining swivel lounge chair and ottoman.

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Bamboo

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swivel Dining Arm Chairs by Ficks Reed

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H 31.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swivel Dining Arm Chairs by Ficks Reed

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Enhance your dining area with the Boho Chic Bamboo Rattan Swivel Dining Arm Chairs by Ficks Reed.

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20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

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Bamboo Chair Swivel For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic bamboo chair swivel available at 1stDibs. A bamboo chair swivel — often made from bamboo, natural fiber and rattan — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a bamboo chair swivel — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A bamboo chair swivel is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. Henry Olko, Calif-Asia and Ficks Reed each produced at least one beautiful bamboo chair swivel that is worth considering.

How Much is a Bamboo Chair Swivel?

Prices for a bamboo chair swivel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $395 and can go as high as $14,400, while the average can fetch as much as $2,200.

Materials: Bamboo Furniture

Bamboo — the reed-like, woody grass revered the world over for its attractiveness, durability and unbeatable versatility — has a purity and elegance that Ming Dynasty dignitaries, European royals and workaday folks alike have appreciated for centuries. Antique and vintage bamboo furniture can help introduce an air of relaxation in any space, and pairs well with chinoiserie decor and a range of porcelain decorative objects.

So why is bamboo — in its many forms — so enduringly popular? The grass itself is classic-looking and pleasingly geometric, and it evokes a subtle exoticism that’s both glamorous and (due in large part to its sustainability) highly attainable.

Bamboo is harder than mahogany. It’s a rigid and hollow reed, and as such it is not rattan, which is dense, steamable and bendable, and has become its own ultimate decorative-arts chameleon over the years. But like rattan, bamboo is an organic material that provides a link to nature, helping us to bring a bit of the outside in, in an elegant yet no-frills way that seems comforting and familiar. Plus, bamboo’s lightness and slight irregularities make it the perfect counterpoint to heavy-feeling interiors.

For organic modern interiors — or any space that would benefit from a dose of the natural world — a variety of vintage bamboo outdoor furniture, side tables, dining chairs and more can be found on 1stDibs.

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.

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