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Decoene Freres, Art Deco Pivoting Armchair circa 1930
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Decoene Freres, Art Deco pivoting armchair in walnut Fully restored, leather reupsholted.      
Category

Vintage 1930s Belgian Art Deco Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting Armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in te 60's
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Little Tulip Armchair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Cute and very comfortable pivoting armchair, designed by the famous Pierre Paulin in the 60's
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Maurice Alet, Desk, Bookcase and Armchair in Ebony Macassar
By Maurice Alet
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
wood. Marquetry monogram on the top of the desk. Pivoting armchair in leather
Category

Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Desks

Materials

Wood, Macassar

Colosseo Armchair Casimir Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Pivoting upholstered armchair with silk velvet. Made in France.   
Category

2010s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Oak

Colosseo Armchair Blue Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Pivoting upholstered armchair with patterned silk velvet. Made in France.  
Category

2010s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak, Silk

Arne Vodder Armchairs for France & Daverkosen
By Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Arne Vodder Mid-Century armchairs with pivoting back support. A rare and early pair model B092
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Colosseo Armchair Pop Red Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Pivoting upholstered armchair with cotton upholstery. Made In France.  
Category

2010s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Oak

Colosseo Armchair Tiger White Designed by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
Pivoting upholstered armchair with patterned silk velvet. Made In France.   
Category

2010s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Silk, Velvet, Oak

Italian Steel and Original Fabric Armchairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian steel and original fabric armchairs, 1960s Armchairs with original fabric in perfect
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Galaxy Vintage Lounge Armchairs by Alf Svensson
By Yngvar Sandström, Alf Svensson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of vintage futuristic Space Age "Galaxy" swivel armchairs by Alf Svensson & Yngvar Sandstorm
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Galaxy Vintage Lounge Armchairs by Alf Svensson
Galaxy Vintage Lounge Armchairs by Alf Svensson
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in
Danish Vintage Teak and Leather Armchair by Arne Vodder
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in London, GB
armchair. The back rest pivots on two hinged joints, allowing it to be reclined and leaned back into. We
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede, Stefan Heiliger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
By De Sede, Stefan Heiliger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

1950's Pair of Danish Leather Armchairs by Sigvard Bernadotte
By France & Daverkosen, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in London, GB
A stunning and very rare pair of vintage Danish armchairs in beech and leather. They were designed
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in Red Fabric by Poggi 1970s
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
PL19 or Tre Pezzi armchair with frame in black lacquered tubular steel, seat and back in padded red
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Franco Albini PL19 or Tre Pezzi Armchair in White Wool by Poggi Pavia, 1950s
By Poggi, Franco Albini and Franca Helg
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
PL19 also known as Tre Pezzi armchair with black enameled steel tube structure, upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

De Sede DS-0343 Schiefer Leather Armchair by De Sede Design Team & Bart Van der
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary seating concept DS-343 is an armchair that moves when the person seated moves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-0343 Black Leather Armchair by De Sede Design Team & Bart Van der
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary seating concept DS-343 is an armchair that moves when the person seated moves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-0343 Schiefer Leather Armchair by De Sede Design Team & Bart Van der
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary seating concept DS-343 is an armchair that moves when the person seated moves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

De Sede DS-0343 Black Leather Armchair by De Sede Design Team & Bart Van der
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Revolutionary seating concept DS-343 is an armchair that moves when the person seated moves
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Chauffeuse moderne en simili cuir
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-RIVIÈRE, FR
Chauffeuse en simili cuir en état moyen. Le système de pivot ne marche plus et le simili cuir est
Category

1990s French Streamlined Moderne Armchairs

Materials

PVC

Chauffeuse moderne en simili cuir
Chauffeuse moderne en simili cuir
H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 21.66 in
Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand LC1 Chairs By Cassina
By Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina, Cassina
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of LC1, Basculant, sling armchairs designed by Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Desk Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1960s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute desk- or armchair. This extremely rare chair is designed by Pierre Paulin and
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Reclining Captain's Chair by Sigvard Bernadotte for France & Son
By John Stuart, France & Søn, Sigvard Bernadotte, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
carved armrests. The upholstered backrest is able to recline with unique brass ball pivots. The chair has
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid Century F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair has the
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair is just
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair is just
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury F510 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair has high
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Italian Chair simili leather on Brass Base, Italy, 1970s
Located in Paris, FR
unoriginal black leather. good overall condition. The chair is pivoting on its base. Fair condition, more
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
side of the seat rail, the seat slides forward and the back is pivoted so that it gently tilts into
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set is just reupholstered with
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early and Rare Evert Sodergren Sculptured Chair, circa 1955
By Evert Sodergren
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is all original with the old, original tacks to the underside. The backrest pivots and its brass
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Craftsman Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury 508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable "508" lounge chair. This pivoting chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair has the
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury 508 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very cute and comfortable "508" lounge chair. This pivoting chair is designed by Geoffrey
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Inlaid Folding Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
An “X”-frame folding chair with curved arms and legs joined by a central working pivot and standing
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Italian Inlaid Folding Chair
Italian Inlaid Folding Chair
H 36 in W 28 in D 18.5 in
Midcentury F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Geoffrey Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Don Shoemaker for Senal S.A. Cocobolo Rosewood 'Swinger' Rocking Chair, Signed
By Don S. Shoemaker, Senal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Named the 'Swinger Chair' for its pivoting mechanism that allows you to swing in your seat, this
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century F518 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Harcourt in the 70's. Very solid wooden frame with a large pivoting metal foot. The chair is just
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid Century 975 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
This very comfortable pivoting model 975 lounge chair is designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set is just reupholstered
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set is just restored with
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Big Tulip Chair and Ottoman by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Artifort in 1965. This 80's pivoting edition has a round metal foot. The set is reupholstered with
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
painted. This pivoting chair is in perfect condition. Esthetically futuristic and comfortable in
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

F588 Lounge Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1960s
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
fabric, this fabric is original from the 70's! This pivoting chair is in perfect condition, the foot
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Big Tulip Chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
particular chair is fabricated in the 70's. The lovely pivoting chair is reupholstered with new fabric and
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Regency Solid Mahogany ‘Daws Patent’ Reclining Chair c. 1830
Located in Heathfield, GB
side of the seat rail, the seat slides forward and the back is pivoted so that it gently tilts into
Category

Antique 19th Century Regency Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Fauteuil Canta Par Toshiyuki Kita Pour Cassina
By Toshiyuki Kita
Located in Busserolles, FR
dynamique pouvant pivoter à 360 degrés. Ce fauteuil était disponible sur un pied pivotant ou sur des
Category

1990s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fauteuil Canta Par Toshiyuki Kita Pour Cassina
Fauteuil Canta Par Toshiyuki Kita Pour Cassina
H 42.13 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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

Karate Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne, France, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very comfortable space age "Karate" armchair by the french designer Michel Cadestin, manufactured
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Armchair In Rich Camel Leather and Stainless Steel Base
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This swivel armchair is the epitome of both comfort and style, boasting a design that seamlessly
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eos Small Table by Chi Wing Lo
By Chi Wing Lo, Giorgetti S.p.A.
Located in Boston, MA
servant amidst armchairs and sofas. Small table with the frame and pivoting wheels in glazed metal and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Eos Small Table by Chi Wing Lo
Eos Small Table by Chi Wing Lo
H 26.38 in W 19.69 in D 22.05 in
"Centro" revolving bookcase, by Claudio Salocchi, Ed. Sormani, Italy, circa 1960
By Claudio Salocchi, Luigi Sormani
Located in Paris, FR
Modular pivoting central bookcase, elements in off-white lacquered wood, central upright in black
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Osvaldo Borsani P40 All Original Lounge Chair for TECNO, Italy, circa 1960
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
armchair with irresistible comfort, and its curves characterising an iconic design. P40 is the original
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

4 Antique Cushman Colonial Creation Fairfield Maple Dining Arm Side Chairs
By H.T. Cushman Manufacturing Company
Located in Dayton, OH
and turned tapered posts. One armchair, three side chairs. 5921. The H.T. Cushman Manufacturing
Category

Early 20th Century American Colonial Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Maple

Swivel Side Table Gea Model by Kazuhide Takahama for Gavina 1960s-1970s
By Kazuhide Takahama, Gavina
Located in Padova, IT
the bedside table is inserted with a pivot that favors its rotation. Kazuhide Takahama (Nobeoka
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Wood

Osvaldo Borsani "P40" Lounge Chair for Tecno S.p.A., Italy, 1950s
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Utrecht, NL
joint to create an armchair with different movements able to correspond to different positions, both in
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Pivot Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pivot armchair you’re looking for. A pivot armchair — often made from metal, animal skin and fabric — can elevate any home. There are 151 variations of the antique or vintage pivot armchair you’re looking for, while we also have 18 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a pivot armchair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A pivot armchair, designed in the mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Artifort, Pierre Paulin and Osvaldo Borsani each produced at least one beautiful pivot armchair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Pivot Armchair?

Prices for a pivot armchair start at $200 and top out at $54,029 with the average selling for $3,827.

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