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Eva Leather Padded Swivel Chair
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Eva swivel padded chair has a rigid polyurethane shell padded and covered in soft brown leather and
Category

2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eva Leather Padded Swivel Chair
Eva Leather Padded Swivel Chair
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Red Leather Eames EA208 Soft Pad Swivel Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are very nice leather examples of this model of Eames soft pad office chairs, they cost a
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Red Leather Eames EA208 Soft Pad Swivel Chair
Red Leather Eames EA208 Soft Pad Swivel Chair
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 23.23 in
Tan Brown Padded Leather Swivel Chair Göte Nassjö Sweden 1960s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
padded tan brown leather on a metal with a wood print swivel stand. The chair is very comfortable and
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Brown Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Yellow Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office chair
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Dutch Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair in Brown Leather and Fur Pad
Located in Chicago, IL
A dutch mid-century swivel tub chair in brown leather with fur pad. Fur pad is fixed to seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

Dutch Mid-Century Swivel Tub Chair in Black Leather and Fur Pad
Located in Chicago, IL
A dutch mid-century swivel tub chair in black leather with fur pad. Chair is a smaller sized chair
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fur, Leather

Tan Brown Padded Leather Swivel Chair By Göte Möbler Nässjo Sweden 1960s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful swivel chair made by Göte Möbler Nässjö Sweden , 1960s. This Chair is upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Dark Blue Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair This office
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red Padded Leather Reclinable And Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll Giroflex 1960s
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful reclinable swivel chair designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex in Switzerland with typical
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

Pair Padded EVA Swivel Chairs In Tan Brown Leather By Göte Nassjö Sweden
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A beautiful pair of swivel chairs made by Göte Möbler Nässjö Sweden , 1960s. These Chairs are
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames swivel padded arm shell chairs, unusual color combination, early
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Kalida Swivel Chair
By Pier Luigi Frighetto by Black Tie
Located in Milan, IT
This modern and refined swivel chair will be an ideal addition to a modern study or elegant office
Category

2010s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Other

Kalida Swivel Chair
Kalida Swivel Chair
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Laird Leather Swivel Chair
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Hudson, NY
, cubist silhouette. Set on on a circular, swiveling base, the chair's deep, enveloping seat and subtly
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Laird Leather Swivel Chair
Laird Leather Swivel Chair
H 32 in W 34 in D 32 in
Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
is wrapped by a padded edge, making it look even more like a cloud. The chair also comes with a
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric

Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair
Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair
H 26.5 in W 40 in D 38 in
Eames Mid Century Soft Pad Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames mid-century soft pad chair. The chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Eames Mid Century Soft Pad Chair
Eames Mid Century Soft Pad Chair
H 39.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Swivel Chair
Black Leather Swivel Chair
H 35 in W 35 in D 39 in
Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Blue Leather Swivel Chair
H 35 in W 35 in D 39 in
Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
Iconic vintage Eames PAC, pivoting armchair on cast aluminum base, with yellow Naugahyde padded
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Havana Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Havana Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Havana Brown Leather Swivel Chair
H 35 in W 35 in D 39 in
Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
A haven of relaxation where classic design meets cloud-like comfort. With its generously padded
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
H 35 in W 35 in D 39 in
Classic Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
elegance to any room. With a high winged backrest, and padded rolled arms detailed with intricate brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classic Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Classic Brown Leather Swivel Chair
H 33 in W 32 in D 29 in
Classic Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
to any room. With a high winged backrest, and padded rolled arms detailed with intricate brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classic Black Leather Swivel Chair
Classic Black Leather Swivel Chair
H 33 in W 32 in D 29 in
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
elegance to any room. With a high winged backrest, and padded rolled arms detailed with intricate brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
H 33 in W 32 in D 29 in
Pair of Lucite Shell Swivel Chairs
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of swivel chairs each having a curved Lucite back with vinyl pad seat, mounted on a
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Lucite Shell Swivel Chairs
Pair of Lucite Shell Swivel Chairs
H 24.75 in W 28.25 in D 18 in
Midcentury swivel desk chair - Spain, 1960s, five chairs available
Located in London, GB
Reminiscent of Eero Saarinen’s influential Conference design, these substantial swivel desk chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Spanish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede

Classic Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
elegance to any room. With a high winged backrest, and padded rolled arms detailed with intricate brass
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Modern Swivel Chairs in Original Fabric
Located in Houston, TX
This pair of modern swivel chairs is a perfect blend of style and functionality, designed to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Mid-Century Modern Fritz Hansen Swivel Office Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
sturdy five legged swivel base supports a sculpted seat covered in black vinyl with padded armrests. A
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage Modern Swivel Tub Chairs, Scalamandre Upholstered
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Vintage Kagan style arm or lounge swivel tub chairs. The pair comfortable and strudy
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Spage Age Smoked Plexi Glass Swivel Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful vintage modern smoked lucite desk arm chair and a swivel base. The thick padded seating
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Adjustable Swivel Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of adjustable height swivel chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, Retain original
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base
Located in Ely, GB
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base. The chair, which is super heavy, boasts
Category

1990s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

Pair of Circo Swivel Chairs by Peter Maly for COR
By COR, Peter Maly
Located in Dorchester, MA
As its name suggests, Peter Maly based his swiveling Circo chair for COR on the geometry of the
Category

Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Dorothy Draper Style Hollywood Regency Scalloped Fringe Swivel Chairs
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
luxurious and this pair of scallop channeled green fringed swivel chairs embody all of it. Truly Dorothy
Category

Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

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
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo, Reed

Vintage Lounge Swivel Chairs with Footrest by Göte Möbel, Sweden 1970s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Bochum, NRW
Very comfortable swivel armchair with its matching footrest, by Göte Möbel Nassjo from Sweden with
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Three Circular Swivel Lounge Chairs Model 'Convair' Green Velvet by Oddmund Vad
By Oddmund Vad, VAD Trevarefabrikk
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of three Scandinavian modern bentwood ' model Convair' swivel lounge chairs by
Category

Vintage 1970s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

Adrian Pearsall Post Modern Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large 1980s Adrian Pearsall Post Modern swivel chair and swivel top ottoman freshly reupholstered
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish, sculptural and incredibly comfortable pair of tilt and swivel wide seat lounge chairs by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black Leather Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin, 1960s
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Elshout, NL
Vintage design swivelchair This stunning black leather swivel chair by renowned designer H.W. Klein
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swing/Giro Lounge Chair
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
Covered in bold, red, genuine leather, this padded swivel chair features a four-spoked, stainless
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swing/Giro Lounge Chair
Swing/Giro Lounge Chair
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
White Armadillo/2 Swivel Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
This swivel armchair features: a five-spoked, cast-aluminum base; ebony-finished, beech-plywood
Category

2010s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague
By Ligna
Located in Brno, CZ
Elegant and timeless, this swivel armchair was designed and produced in the 1950’s by the TON
Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague
1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague
H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in
Contemporary Swivel Armchair Featuring Square Arms & Open Back
Located in NEW YORK, NY
with exterior padded with wood detail in matte finish. Handmade piece can be customized in size and
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair Sculptural Vintage Pace Collection Lucite & Aluminum Swivel Armchairs 1970s
By Pace Collection
Located in Troy, MI
sheepskin seat pads Polished aluminum architectural bases with 180 swivel 24.5 inches wide 21 inches deep
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut & Caned Swivel Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
A Pair of French Louis XV style walnut swivel armchairs, the caned seats and back are in excellent
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Maui Relax Swivel Armchair by Terry Dwan, Made in Italy
By Terry Dwan
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Armchair with structure in padded multilayer wood and covered with leather or fabric. Equipped with
Category

2010s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Wood

Italian mid-century modern wood and brown leather swivel office armchair, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern wood and brown leather swivel office armchair, 1960s. Swivel and height
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Kiruna Office Chair by Vaghi, 1975
By Vaghi
Located in Budapest, HU
craftsmanship. This chair features a soft and enveloping seat upholstered in elegant black leather, complemented
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Kiruna Office Chair by Vaghi, 1975
Kiruna Office Chair by Vaghi, 1975
H 34.26 in W 26.38 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Antique Koch’s Chicago Porcelain Adjustable Reclining Barber Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Of Antique Kochs, Chicago Porcelain reclining Adjustable Barber Chairs Single pedestal swivel
Category

Vintage 1910s American Machine Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stunning EA217 Eames Chair In "White Snow" Leather By Vitra
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
“ office chair to have. The design of the Soft Pad Group dates from the year 1969. In terms of both
Category

Early 2000s Swiss Other Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Modernist Channel-back Club Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century modernist channel-back club/lounge chairs, defines upscale simplistic styling by Milo
Category

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

Materials

Velvet

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Padded Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the padded swivel chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, aluminum and animal skin, every padded swivel chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the padded swivel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A padded swivel chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one padded swivel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Padded Swivel Chair?

The average selling price for a padded swivel chair at 1stDibs is $1,780, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $6,100 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 Padded Swivel Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.

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