What is a mid-century chair?

A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.

How can you tell if a chair is mid century?

To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?

Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?

Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.

Mid Century Swiveling Chairs

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Midcentury Swivel Chairs Attributed. Viko Baumritter, Pair

By Viko Baumritter

Located in Trenton, NJ

This stylish pair of midcentury swivel chairs feature unique Viko Baumritter style atomic design

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

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Metal

Midcentury Swivel Chairs Attributed. Viko Baumritter, Pair

H 32.5 in W 22.5 in D 20 in

Midcentury Swivel Chair in Marigold Velvet

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Great accent chair upholstered in a stunning marigold velvet with a chrome base.

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

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Velvet

Midcentury Swivel Chair in Marigold Velvet

H 32 in W 27 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Swivel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern office chairs with swivel action. Polished chrome base with covered seat and

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Swivel Chairs

H 30 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 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

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Nicos Zographos Style Midcentury Swivel Chairs, Pair

H 34.5 in W 33 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Swivel Chair by Gote Mobler, 1960's

By Göte Möbler Nässjö

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Sweden - made of wood, leather - leather parts are on very good condition - very good, original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Mid-Century Swivel Chair by Gote Mobler, 1960's

H 35.83 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in

Mid Century Swivel Chair by I. V. Chair Company Brooklyn NY

Located in New York, NY

Stylish and well-made swivel office, desk chair by I.V. chair company Brooklyn NY (109 Jewel St

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

Mid Century Swivel Chair by I. V. Chair Company Brooklyn NY

H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

Pair of Mid-century Swivel Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman for Directional

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

1980s. Each custom upholstered swivel chair, barrel back style, covered in a gorgeous green fabric. The

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Mid-century Swivel Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman for Directional

H 29 in W 34 in D 33 in

Midcentury Swivel Chairs, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

-made of metal, fabric, leather - made in Germany - good original condition.

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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Midcentury Swivel Chairs, 1970s

H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chair. This shapely midcentury swivel chair has been newly upholstered in a beautiful steel blue mohair fabric. Comfortable and stunnin...

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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair

H 31.5 in W 33.25 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Swivel Chair, Italian, 1969s

Located in Praha, CZ

- Made in Italy - Made of metal, fabric - Original upholstrey - Very comfortable - Good, original condition.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Mid-Century Swivel Chair, Italian, 1969s

H 40.95 in W 32.68 in D 29.14 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern 1970s Drexel Swivel Chairs in New Boucle Fabric

By Drexel

Located in West Hartford, CT

Elegant pair of rare Drexel Furniture mid century swivel chairs just reupholstered in white boucle

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Textile, Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Mid Century Modern 1970s Drexel Swivel Chairs in New Boucle Fabric

H 36 in W 30.5 in D 31 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square White Boucle Rocking Lounge / Swivel Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Stamford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern square white boucle rocking lounge / swivel chairs Square form chic mid

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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square White Boucle Rocking Lounge / Swivel Chairs

H 33.5 in W 34 in D 33 in

Mid-Century White Lamb Wool Bouclé Swivel Chairs - Vintage Elegance Redifined

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Experience the pinnacle of sophistication with our pair of mid-century swivel chairs, each piece

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel, Metal

Mid-Century White Lamb Wool Bouclé Swivel Chairs - Vintage Elegance Redifined

H 27 in W 29 in D 29 in

Mid Century Swivel Chair by Up Zavody, 1970´s

By Up Závody

Located in Prague 8, CZ

Vintage swivel chair made by the famous UP Zavody company. This type of chairs is characterized by

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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Mid Century Swivel Chair by Up Zavody, 1970´s

H 29.53 in W 31.11 in D 28.35 in

Pair Italian Midcentury Swivel Chairs With Chrome Base and Missoni Style Fabric

Located in Troy, MI

Pair circa 1960s Italian arm chairs feature a cantilever chrome base with swivel seats and new

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Chrome

Pair Italian Midcentury Swivel Chairs With Chrome Base and Missoni Style Fabric

H 29.75 in W 24 in D 23 in

Pair of Mid-Century Swivel Chairs by Up Zavody, 1970's

By Up Závody

Located in Prague 8, CZ

A pair of 1970’s swivel chairs manufactured by the famous UP Zavody company. This type of chairs is

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Late 20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Swivel Chairs by Up Zavody, 1970's

H 25.99 in W 33.47 in D 25.99 in

Midcentury Swivel Chair in New Reupholstered Fabric, Czech Republic 1970

Located in Almelo, NL

This Swivel chair in new reupholstered fabric is made in Czech republic around 1970. This armchair

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Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Midcentury Swivel Chair in New Reupholstered Fabric, Czech Republic 1970

H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in

Midcentury Swiveling Swan Chair after Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Stylish midcentury swiveling chair styled after Arne Jacobsen's "Swan Chair". Nice addition to any modern interior. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Swiveling Swan Chair after Arne Jacobsen

H 31 in W 27 in D 25 in

Midcentury Wooden Swivel Chair with Woven Rattan Seat and Quadripod Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

A Midcentury wooden swivel chair with woven rattan seat and quadripod base. Immerse yourself in the

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Mid-20th Century Indonesian Swivel Chairs

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Rattan, Wood

Midcentury Wooden Swivel Chair with Woven Rattan Seat and Quadripod Base

H 33 in W 23 in D 21.5 in

Grey White Patterned Swivel Lounge Chair Attributed to Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in North York, ON

Grey white patterned swivel lounge chair attributed to Milo Baughman. This mid-century swivel chair

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Grey White Patterned Swivel Lounge Chair Attributed to Milo Baughman

H 29 in W 29 in D 26.5 in

Mid Century Landon Swivel Chair

Located in New York, NY

Mid Century Landon Swivel Chair with gray upholstery and four wood legs.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Landon Swivel Chair

H 34 in W 28.25 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern swivel barrel back chairs. Terrific round shape design with flared arms. Please

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs

H 26.25 in W 32.5 in D 32 in

MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co

By Century Furniture

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Century Furniture Co With a full 360 swivel and a down surrounded foam cushion for maximum comfort without

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Leather

MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co

H 36 in W 34 in D 39 in

Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century modern club chair on swivel base. Wild accenting pattern fabric. Please confirm

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair

H 30.25 in W 26 in D 30.25 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of swivel chairs with metal base. Bucket seats with swivel action. Please confirm location.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

H 28 in W 25.88 in D 25.25 in

Mid-Century Swivel Barrel Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Mid-century swivel barrel chairs redone in velvet with walnut base.

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Velvet, Walnut

Mid-Century Swivel Barrel Chairs

H 28 in W 30 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel Chairs, 4

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern style wood-patterned bipartite frame with grained faux-leather upholstery on

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Faux Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel Chairs, 4

H 29.75 in W 20.5 in D 18.5 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair

H 26 in W 23.25 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern round back chairs on swivel bases. Fun pattern fabric with comfortable

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

H 28.25 in W 31 in D 31 in

Mid-Century Modern Danish Swivel Chair

Located in Oxford, GB

1970s, Scandinavian design. Swivel chair five-star base. Dark brown. Original very good condition

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Danish Swivel Chair

H 33.86 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Classic 1970s Mid-Century Modern swiveling lounge chairs with unique vintage upholstery complete

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery

Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

H 30.5 in W 26.5 in D 24.5 in

Mid-Century Thomas Hayes Swivel Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Stunning Thomas Hayes Studio custom designed swivel side chair upholstered in shearling on seat & back. Gorgeous black solid wood frame with brass stretchers. Great lines on this ch...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Thomas Hayes Swivel Chair

H 32.5 in W 21 in D 24 in

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

By Directional

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of vintage modern round back lounge chairs. Fully covered chair and base that swivels.

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

H 30.25 in W 31 in D 34 in

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Swivel Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mid-Century swivel lounge chair features ornately stitched vinyl seat with a comfortable

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

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Swivel Lounge Chair

H 32.5 in W 26.5 in D 30 in

1960s Mid-Century Modern Leather Swivel Chair

Located in Downingtown, PA

1960s Mid-Century Modern leather swivel chair, Probably American, 1965 The 1960s Leather

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Leather

1960s Mid-Century Modern Leather Swivel Chair

H 26.5 in W 24 in D 23 in

Mid Century Modern Pink Tufted Swivel Chairs

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional pair of vintage mid century modern swivel lounge chairs. Each feature a pink fabric

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Mid Century Modern Pink Tufted Swivel Chairs

H 35 in W 28.5 in D 34 in

Pair of Mid Century Swivel Club Chairs

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Mid Century swivel cube chairs. Funky 1970-1980's vibe. Groovy Ultrasuede fabric in a

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Mid Century Swivel Club Chairs

H 27 in W 32 in D 34 in

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

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood

Directional Mid Century Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs

H 26 in W 28 in D 33 in

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

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Eames Swivel Chairs - Pair

H 35 in W 25 in D 26 in

Mid-Century Rust Leather Swivel Chair

Located in VANCOUVER, CA

Leather Danish swivel chair, circa 1960's. High back provides excellent neck support. Beautiful

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Rust Leather Swivel Chair

H 37 in W 31 in D 33 in

Mid Century Kroehler Swivel Slipper Chair, 1962

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Doylestown, PA

Fabulous vintage swivel slipper chair by Kroehler, 1962. A beautiful chair upholstered in a

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Brass

Mid Century Kroehler Swivel Slipper Chair, 1962

H 29.5 in W 28 in D 25 in

Mid-Century Kroehler Swivel Slipper Chair, 1962

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Doylestown, PA

Fabulous vintage swivel slipper chair by Kroehler, 1962. A beautiful chair upholstered in a

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Kroehler Swivel Slipper Chair, 1962

H 29.5 in W 28 in D 25 in

Mid Century Kroehler Swivel Slipper Chair, 1962

By Kroehler Mfg. Co.

Located in Doylestown, PA

Fabulous vintage swivel slipper chair by Kroehler, 1962. A beautiful chair upholstered in a

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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Brass

Mid Century Kroehler Swivel Slipper Chair, 1962

H 29.5 in W 28 in D 25 in

Set of Four Metal Swivel Chairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century

Located in Greding, DE

Set of four swivel chairs on round chromed legs and upholstered seats with armrests. The chairs

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

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Aluminum

Set of Four Metal Swivel Chairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century

H 35.44 in W 24.41 in D 19.69 in

Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling

Located in Wilton, CT

Vintage DoMore office swivel chair upholstered in white faux shearling. The white faux shearling

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Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Swivel Chairs

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Enamel, Steel

Vintage DoMore Office Swivel Chair Upholstered in White Faux Shearling

H 30 in W 27 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Homecrest Metal Wire Swivel Rocking Chair

By Homecrest

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

Made by Homecrest in the 1960s, these amazingly comfortable chair sit on the patented Bottemiller

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Wire

Mid-Century Homecrest Metal Wire Swivel Rocking Chair

H 33.47 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Leather Swivel Arm Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

quality taupe leather. Tub style rounded chair on a swivel chrome base. Enjoy the best of retro design

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Leather Swivel Arm Chair

H 28 in W 33.5 in D 30 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

Located in Brooklyn, NY

chairs offer the convenient ability to swivel making them the perfect addition to any modern interior

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs

H 32 in W 30 in D 28 in

Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Swivel Office Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern desk chair boasts a tag underneath with the date 1980 and designer

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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Swivel Office Chair

H 49.5 in W 23.75 in D 18 in

Vintage Mid-Century Tufted-Back Swivel Rocker Club Chair

Located in Wilmington, DE

Vintage mid-century tufted-back swivel rocker club chair Offered is a vintage mid-century

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

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Fabric

Vintage Mid-Century Tufted-Back Swivel Rocker Club Chair

H 35 in W 30 in D 32 in

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Beige Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved form upholstered in textured beige upholstery

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Beige Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

H 46 in W 37 in D 39 in

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved egg-like form upholstered in textured red

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery

Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

H 46 in W 37 in D 39 in

Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Locust Valley, NY

A pair of Mid Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs upholstered in neutral textured fabric

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Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs

H 28 in W 29 in D 29 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle

Located in Stamford, CT

Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Style Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle Pair Mid-Century Modern

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle

H 29.5 in Dm 34 in

Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A stylish mid century brown leather Swivel chair on heavy chrome base. A large chair with good

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

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Chrome

Mid Century Danish Cognac Brown Leather Swivel Reclining Chair on Chrome Base

H 41 in W 32.75 in D 33 in

Italian Swivel Bent Plywood Ribbon Chair, Mid-Century Modern

Located in Bochum, NRW

Mid-Century Modern vintage bent plywood swivel chair in the manner of the famous CL9 Nastro (Strip

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Italian Swivel Bent Plywood Ribbon Chair, Mid-Century Modern

H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in

Chrome Steelcase Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Orange Mohair

By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Amazing pair of Platner style chromed steel swivel lounge chairs with orange mohair. These chairs

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Chrome Steelcase Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Orange Mohair

H 32.5 in W 24 in D 28 in

Pair of Polaris Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s

By Pierre Guariche

Located in HEVERLEE, BE

Pair of midcentury swivel chairs model 'Polaris' designed by Pierre Guariche for Meurop. The

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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Faux Leather

Pair of Polaris Chairs by Pierre Guariche for Meurop, 1960s

H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This midcentury style chair features comfortable barrel back design and swivel base. Fabric and

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chair

H 26.5 in W 35 in D 33 in

Pair of Mid-Century Style Swivel Lounge Chairs by Selig

By Selig

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This comfortable pair of swivel style lounge chairs by Selig make a stylish addition to any setting

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Style Swivel Lounge Chairs by Selig

H 24.75 in W 32 in D 27 in

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An assortment of mid century swiveling chairs is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct mid century swiveling chairs — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. We have 3103 antique and vintage mid century swiveling chairs in-stock, while there are 61 modern editions to choose from as well. Mid century swiveling chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of mid century swiveling chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Hollywood Regency mid century swiveling chairs are of considerable interest. Many mid century swiveling chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Vladimir Kagan produced popular mid century swiveling chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Mid Century Swiveling Chairs?

Prices for mid century swiveling chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid century swiveling chairs begin at $1 and can go as high as $34,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,496.

Questions About Mid Century Swiveling Chairs

What is a mid-century chair?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
How can you tell if a chair is mid century?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
Are Wassily chairs mid-century modern?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, Wassily chairs are indeed considered mid-century modern. Although the chair was initially designed by Marcel Breuer in 1925, it was re-released in the 1960s. Shop a collection of mid-century modern goods from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What is an iconic chair from the mid-century modern era?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Some iconic chairs from the mid-century modern era include the Egg chair by Arne Jacobson, the La Chaise by Charles and Ray Eames and the Womb chair by Eero Saarinen. With their clean lines, organic shapes and simple details, these chairs reflect some of the key features of the style. Shop a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.