Contemporary Conchula Swivel Accent Chair, Italian MOHAIR, Handmade Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Whether paired with the Conchula curved sofa or daybed, this swivel accent chair enhances any contemporary interior, elevating the space with its refined presence.
Brass
Modern Conchula Swivel Accent Chair, Italian Mohair, Handmade by Greenapple
By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Whether paired with the Conchula curved sofa or daybed, this swivel accent chair enhances any contemporary interior, elevating the space with its refined presence.
Brass
Industrial Swivel Table Lamp by Guillermo Capdevila Abate for Belux, Spain 1980s
By Belux
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Featuring a matte black metal base and curved arm with adjustable ribbed swivel headlamp for directed task lighting, textured round base with integrated switch.
Metal
Antique Industrial Oak and Iron Drafting, Architect Swivel Stool with Cane Seat
Located in Doylestown, PA
A fixed height cane seat has a 360-degree smooth swivel, supported by curved black iron supports on turned splayed legs.
Iron
Contemporary Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair Set/2, White Boucle, by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Whether paired with the Conchula curved sofa or daybed, this swivel lounge chair enhances any contemporary interior, elevating the space with its refined presence.
Brass
Mid-century rare bent plywood swivel armchair by Carlo Ratti, italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Nicolosi, IT
A remarkable example of mid-century Italian office seating, this “Genziana” chair was designed by Carlo Ratti in 1958 for Industria Legni Curvati Lissone. Its sleek, curved plywood s...
Metal
ALF 95'' Dining Table with 6 Swivel Dining Chairs in Figured Dark Oak Wood
Located in St Petersburg, US
Its compact proportions, comfortable curved form, and swivel base make it ideal for long dining moments, meeting spaces, or refined hospitality interiors.
Oak, Bouclé, Lacquer
Retro Space Age Tulip Lucite Swivel Dining/Side Chairs In Leather, Set Of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Retro Space Age Chrome Tulip Tinted Lucite Curved Back Swivel Dining/Side Chairs New Reupholstered in Retro Embossed Patterned Leather - Set of 3 This set of thr...
Leather, Lucite
Kabuto chair by Kenmochi Isamu, Japan, 1960s
By Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
Designed by Isamu Kenmochi for Tendo Mokko, the Kabuto Chair is distinguished by its sculptural, enveloping form and elegant swivel base. Soft curves and a strong silhouette give the...
Metal
Irish Victorian Mahogany Butlers Mirror
Located in Essex, MA
An unusual mirror with curved glass that can swivel to see different parts of a room.
Mirror, Mahogany, Giltwood
Scandinavian Art Deco Floor Lamp in Brass and Glass, 1920s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Stem and arms in patinated brass. The two gracefully curved brass arm can be swivelled individually. Glass shades in etched glass emits a cozy diffused light.
Brass
Art Deco “Aviator” desk lamp Erpé Model 52 - integrated pen tray & ashtray base
Located in Weesp, NL
What sets this piece apart is its multi-functional stepped base, cast with a graduated, fan-like ridge that doubles as a pen holder and ashtray — a hallmark of the practical, no-wast...
Metal, Cast Iron
$6,800
Fritz Hansen Desk Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Stunning swivel desk chair by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1930's Aged to perfection with curved arms and sculptural wood swivel base.
Leather, Beech
20th Century, American Nautilus Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Vladimir Kagan
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The seat backrest of the swivel chair is curved, composed with a return swivel function.
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Victorian Mahogany Deep Cushioned Red Leather Buttonback Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Victorian Mahogany & Red Leather Ecclesiastical Button Back Revolving Desk Chair With Stud Detailing & Iron Swivel Base Curved upholstered deep buttoned red leather backrest, with ...
Brass, Iron
Minimalist Counterweight Lamp by Cedric Hartman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A counterweighted brass desk lamp having a rounded shade and curved brass arm. The lamp swivels on its nylon base, weighted perfectly, it rotates on this point.
Metal
$1,596Sale Price / set|20% Off
Two Pairs Mid-Century Modern Counter or Bar Stools Maple Iron & Raffia Umanoff
By Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Constructed from painted black iron, lacquered maple seats with raffia backs in a curved design. They all swivel and are in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear from age and...
Iron
Antique Victorian Adjustable Piano Stool by Charles Parker, USA, 1890s
By Charles Parker
Located in San Francisco, CA
Victorian Piano Stool, attributed to Charles Parker, features a round, solid wood seat atop a turned central post and four splayed, lathe-turned legs connected by curved stretchers. ...
Glass, Wood
$5,800 / set
Pair of Design for Leisure Stools
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of Design for Leisure stools with their easily recognizable fluted chromed nickel base. This pair has a curved back rest; swivel feature and foot rest.
Metal
Pirouette Tiffany Green Coyote Fur Vanity Armchair by Lorenza Bozzoli Couture
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Milan, IT
Upholstered in stunning Tiffany green coyote fur, this chair offers a soft, plush texture that creates a striking visual appeal. Its gently curved backrest and swivel base provide bo...
Leather
Brass Desk Lamp by Vilhelm Lauritzen
By Vilhelm Lauritzen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A table lamp of patinated brass, with adjustable and curved neck. Swiveling top and bottom, adjustable in both height and angle.
Brass
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Antique Dale Co. Brass Piano Lamp w/ Slate Base
By Dale
Located in San Francisco, CA
It has an elegant, slight curved neck that swivels 360 degrees. It has a beautifully toned patina and weighty, black stone base.
Stone, Brass
$3,960Sale Price|20% Off
Postmodern Stacked Chrome, Brass & Beveled Glass Coffee Table
By John Mascheroni
Located in Basel, BS
The top of two striking curved rectangular surfaces swivels smoothly allowing for a various sculptural configurations.
Chrome
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