Kagan Nautilus Swivel
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet, Hardwood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Chenille
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mohair, Wood
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Suede
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Velvet
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bouclé, Faux Fur
21st Century and Contemporary American Post-Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Bouclé
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Brass
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Armchairs
Bouclé
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Sofas
Bouclé, Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Upholstery, Ultrasuede
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Sofas
Textile
Early 2000s American Modern Club Chairs
Foam, Wood
1990s Organic Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Fabric, Silk, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Modern Chairs
Cotton, Wood
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Cotton, Upholstery, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
1990s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Ultrasuede
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Cotton
20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Upholstery
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Chairs
Ultrasuede, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Wood, Fabric
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fabric, Wood
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Kagan Nautilus Swivel For Sale on 1stDibs
How Much is a Kagan Nautilus Swivel?
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.