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Modern Scandinavian Swivel Chair
By Michael Sodeau
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Oyster High Swivel Chair is an example of modern Scandinavian design. Created by Michael
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare mid century highback swivel chair. A beautiful one off, statement chair. Modernized in new
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vladimir Kagan for Directional High-Back Swivel Lounge Chair in a Charcoal Dark Blue Mohair. One
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Upholstery
Pair of Custom High End Brown Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of custom high end brown swivel club chairs. Beautiful condition velvet chenille fabric. Fudge
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Chenille, Velvet
Oxford High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning high back slipper chair was originally designed for professors at St. Catherines
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
By Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back swivel lounge chair by Viko Baumritter. The cozy womb like seat rests on sculptural
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Industrial Light Wood and Metal Adjustable Swivel High Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s French industrial swivel chair or stool in light blonde wood with adjustable metal base
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs deliver an alluring raised collar high art esthetic. The sort of
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Above average vintage
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Italian Modernist High-Back Swivel Chairs, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of Italian modernist high-back swivel chairs, circa 1960. Highly sculptural and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Jim Peed
Located in Countryside, IL
Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair
Each swivel chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mallo Swivel Chair
Located in North Vancouver, CA
The Mallo Swivel Chair isn't just a chair, it's a declaration of style and comfort. With a design
Category
2010s Canadian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Velvet
Two-Toned High-Back Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chair in Velvet, 1960s, USA
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous two-toned blue velvet Adrian Pearsall high-back swivel chairs in blue velvet. USA, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Danish High Back Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Cognac Leather, 1970's
By Arne Vodder, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fabulous modern and luxurious swivel chair in supple cognac colored leather on a chrome-plated
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
High Back Tulip Swivel Chair by Fabricius, Kastholm for Kill, Model Fk 6725
By Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A timeless sculpture of modernity, chocolate brown leather beautiful FK 6725 lounge chair designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.92 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
Modern Cega High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Boss Design Made in United Kingdom
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Cega high-back chair by Boss Design has a symmetrical tubular shape and boasts superior
Category
2010s British Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 66.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Vintage Upholstered Swivel Office Chair
Located in Matosinhos, 13
A robust vintage swivel office chair, found by Ding Dong and re-upholstered in Le Manach fabric
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Brown Leather Kebe Swivel Chairs
By KEBE
Located in Delft, NL
2 Brown leather KEBE Swivel chairs
1970s , Denmark
Chrome frame and leather seat
The
Category
20th Century Danish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Classic Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that encapsulates timeless charm and contemporary comfort. Crafted with high-quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that encapsulates timeless charm and contemporary comfort. Crafted with high-quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Classic Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that encapsulates timeless charm and contemporary comfort. Crafted with high-quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Longwave" Embroidered High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Longwave" is a high back swivel armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Fine Antique circa 1860 Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
leather office chair.
This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
Category
Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.03 in W 26.97 in D 31.11 in
Contemporary Modern Adjustable Swivel Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
supports, bases, and armrests. Adjustable height settings ranging from 35" high to 30" low. Great addition
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Vintage Velvet "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. With a 360-degree swivel base made of high-quality black lacquer, these chairs are both functional and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Lacquer
Postmodern Nautilus "Camo" Swivel Barrel Chair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Make a statement in your home with the Postmodern Nautilus “Camo” Swivel Barrel Chair. This
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Rust Leather Swivel Chair
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Leather Danish swivel chair, circa 1960's. High back provides excellent neck support. Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
English Victorian Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
English Victorian high back brown leather judges swivel chair with carved lion heads on arms.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
Barnini Oseo Reggenza Swivel Office Chair
By Barnini Oseo Richmond
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this lovely Barnini Oseo - 'Reggenza' swivel office chair, scrolled
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Classic Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A masterpiece that encapsulates timeless charm and contemporary comfort. Crafted with high-quality
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Vladimir Kagan for Directional wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Midcentury Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Milo Baughman, Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage brass swivel lounge chairs designed and manufactured by Directional in the United
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Office Swivel Chair, Thonet Nr.633
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Perfectly restored in the recent past, new shellac polish - high gloss. Beautiful and original
Category
Early 20th Century Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs
Materials
Beech, Bentwood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Downingtown, PA
1960s Mid-Century Modern leather swivel chair,
Probably American,
1965
The 1960s Leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Directional Mid Century Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Directional
Located in Countryside, IL
Directional mid century barrel swivel lounge chairs
These chairs measure: 28 wide x 33 deep x 26
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Lazar Spiral Swivel Chairs with Chrome Base
By Lazar Industries
Located in Toledo, OH
Lazar Spiral Sivel chair with chrome base. The spiral swivel chair by Lazar features a dramatic
Category
Late 20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century Modern Eames Swivel Chairs - Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs in a Textured Ostrich
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
"Longwave" Fabric or Leather High Back Swivel Armchair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Longwave" is a high back swivel armchair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 45.3 in W 38.2 in D 37.4 in
Nicos Zographos Style Midcentury Swivel Chairs, Pair
By Nicos Zographos
Located in East Hampton, NY
swivel lounge chairs on stainless steel base. They are ready to use and very comfortable with full 360
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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
Pair Milo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Handsome pair of very unusual swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman, circa 1960s. One of the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Custom Swivel Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Directional, Weiman Preview Furniture, Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful Post Modern Pair of Swivel Chairs and custom mushroom swivel top ottoman newly
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 31.25 in W 37 in D 35 in
809 Swivel Lounge Chair Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
low side tables 1808 and 1809. A footstool rounds off the range.
The swivel frame of the lounge chair
Category
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Corkscrew or Nautilus Swivel Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Chairs are currently upholstered in the original blush/ tan microsuede upholstery. Chairs feature
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
Midcentury Walnut "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful midcentury walnut “Barrel” swivel lounge chairs designed by Directional and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chairs, Dunbar Model 5609
By Edward Wormley
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chairs, Dunbar Model 5609,
Distinctive Design by a Mid-Century Modern
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
1970s Brass Italian Swivel Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s polished brass swivel desk or vanity chair. Curved back detailing. Newly upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Westport, CT
A swivel lounge chair designed by the iconic Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950-1959
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Leather Swivel Arm Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Handsome vintage swivel armchair from Sweden, c. 1960. Newly restored and reupholstered in high
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fabricius & Kastholm Swivel Chair in Leather and Steel
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, swivel chair model 'FK 6725', leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Chess Swivel Chair by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
With its unique design akin to chess pieces, the Chess Side Chair was imagined to be the perfect
Category
2010s British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
High Back tufted Lounge Chairs, 1960s USA
Located in Miami, FL
Structurally sound lounge chairs. High back tufted velvet. Fabric should be replaced. 1960s USA
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Reupholstered Swivel Lounge Chair from Up Zavody, Czechia, 1970s
Located in Żory, PL
This wing swivel lounge chair was produced by UP Zavody Rousinov in the 1970s in former
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Plycraft Style Walnut Bentwood and Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chair
By Plycraft, Murphy Miller Inc., George Mulhauser
Located in Garnerville, NY
A nice black vinyl upholstered channeled back and walnut bentwood swivel lounge chair attributed to
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut, Bentwood
Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A Post Modern pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao swivel chairs freshly reupholstered in soft ivory
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Selig Pair of Swivel Cathedral Chairs in Red Upholstery
By Selig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Selig, pair of swivel chairs, red fabric, wood, United States, 1960s
The combination of the high
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Swivel Tilt Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury Swivel Tilt Chair.
This chair measures: 37 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Walnut Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury walnut swivel chair.
This chair measures: 25.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Vintage MCM Leather Club Chair by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
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High Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal high swivel chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, metal and animal skin, every high swivel chair was constructed with great care. Find 75 options for an antique or vintage high swivel chair now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer high swivel chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right high swivel chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one high swivel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Adrian Pearsall, De Sede and Craft Associates produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a High Swivel Chair?
The average selling price for a high swivel chair at 1stDibs is $3,250, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $20,000 for the highest priced.
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 High 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- Are wooden high chairs safe?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021While antique wooden high chairs look nice and are a fun idea, they are not often the safest choice of seating for babies. Old fashioned wooden high chairs that feature removable wooden trays or arms don't typically meet modern safety standards. Parents must be cautious if they wish to use these 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023High-backed old-fashioned chairs are often called wingback chairs. They may not offer structural support, but the wings on antique and vintage wingback chairs certainly do have a purpose or did, when the design was first conceived in England in the 1600s. Back then, the armchair protrusions were meant to protect the sitter from drafts and from the strong heat radiating from the large fireplaces that were popular at the time. This explains why the wingback is so strongly associated with cozying up by the fireplace. Although the functional aspect of a wingback may be obsolete in the 21st century, the chairs have maintained their popularity over the years and have seen waves of revivals. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern wingback chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.
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