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Pivot Back Dining Chairs
Pivot Back Dining Chairs

Pivot Back Dining Chairs

$4,800 / set

H 29.5 in W 24 in D 18 in

Pivot Back Dining Chairs

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An oak dining chair with a pivoting backrest and upholstered seat. Two chairs available with arms

Category

Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Danish Lounge Chair from 1960s Recovered in Rubelli Fabric
Danish Lounge Chair from 1960s Recovered in Rubelli Fabric

Danish Lounge Chair from 1960s Recovered in Rubelli Fabric

$2,245Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in

Danish Lounge Chair from 1960s Recovered in Rubelli Fabric

Located in Vienna, Austria

Made in Denmark in the 1960s this pivoting back, teak wood framed lounge chair, features a rotating

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Lacquered Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948
Lacquered Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948

Lacquered Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An uncommon pivot-back lounge chair in lacquered mahogany with vintage velvet geometric upholstery

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Industrial Folding Card Game Table Set 5 Pc Set
Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Industrial Folding Card Game Table Set 5 Pc Set

Vintage Mid Century Wrought Iron Industrial Folding Card Game Table Set 5 Pc Set

Located in Philadelphia, PA

folding chairs with pivoting backs and one folding table, iron metal mesh frames, folding design, beige

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wrought Iron

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The Basic Pivot Back Arm Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Pivot Back Arm Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Pivot Back Arm Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

Unavailable

H 32 in W 18.5 in D 22 in

The Basic Pivot Back Arm Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

chairs are sturdy, comfortable and versatile. The design complements the Basic Pivot Back Dining Chairs

Category

2010s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

"Health Chair" by Herman Sperlich for Ironrite
"Health Chair" by Herman Sperlich for Ironrite

"Health Chair" by Herman Sperlich for Ironrite

Unavailable

H 27 in W 17 in D 19 in

"Health Chair" by Herman Sperlich for Ironrite

Located in New York, NY

Iconic white-painted wood and steel side chair with pivoting back designed by Herman Sperlich in

Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Pair of louinge chairs with pivot back desiged by Edward Wormley
Pair of louinge chairs with pivot back desiged by Edward Wormley

Pair of louinge chairs with pivot back desiged by Edward Wormley

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of lounge chairs No. 5513 in mahogany with self-adjusting pivot backs and caned sides designed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Pair of Pivot Back Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Pair of Pivot Back Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Pair of Pivot Back Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Pair of lounge chairs No. 5513 in mahogany with caned sides and pivoting back designed by Edward

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Rare Pair of French Oak Chairs by Francis Jourdain
Rare Pair of French Oak Chairs by Francis Jourdain

Rare Pair of French Oak Chairs by Francis Jourdain

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

condition. Back pivots and each chair has iron stretcher connecting legs. Exceptional pair with beautiful

Category

Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair Of "Health Chairs" By Herman Sperlich For Ironrite Ironer Company
Pair Of "Health Chairs" By Herman Sperlich For Ironrite Ironer Company

Pair Of "Health Chairs" By Herman Sperlich For Ironrite Ironer Company

By Herman A. Sperlich, Ironrite Ironer Company

Located in Brooklyn, NY

streamlined bent flat steel frames and yellow composite seats and pivoting back rests. The "Health" chair

Category

Mid-20th Century American Industrial Chairs

Materials

Composition, Steel

Set of Eight Arne Vodder Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Arne Vodder Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Arne Vodder Dining Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Arne Vodder design dining chairs, pivoting backs on all make these exceptionally comfortable. In

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Teak and Leather Arne Vodder Dining Chairs
Set of Teak and Leather Arne Vodder Dining Chairs

Set of Teak and Leather Arne Vodder Dining Chairs

By Arne Vodder

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Solid teak dining chairs with pivoting backs. Leather upholstery was redone about 10 years ago

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen rosewood Model 42, restored and reupholstered, set of 8.
Kai Kristiansen rosewood Model 42, restored and reupholstered, set of 8.

Kai Kristiansen rosewood Model 42, restored and reupholstered, set of 8.

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

chairs - with pivot back rests. Produced in Denmark in the 1960s. Classic elegant Mid-Century design

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Hardwood

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs with Cane Back
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs with Cane Back

Danish Modern Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs with Cane Back

By France & Søn, Arne Vodder

Located in Washington, DC

pivoting back with brass hardware. Chairs have been reupholstered with new foam and high quality synthetic

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Set of Eight Dining Chairs for France & Son
Arne Vodder Set of Eight Dining Chairs for France & Son

Arne Vodder Set of Eight Dining Chairs for France & Son

By Arne Vodder

Located in Washington, DC

pivoting back with brass hardware. Chairs have been reupholstered with new foam and high quality synthetic

Category

Antique 1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Ten Elle and Ella Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder. Excellent.
Ten Elle and Ella Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder. Excellent.

Ten Elle and Ella Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder. Excellent.

By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Arne Vodder

Located in Kansas City, MO

white boucle. Two armchairs (Elle) and eight side chairs (Ella). The chair backs freely pivot allowing

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Adult School Chair with Pivoting Back; quantity available
Adult School Chair with Pivoting Back; quantity available

Adult School Chair with Pivoting Back; quantity available

Located in Madison, WI

pivoting back rests. Hail from a Pennsylvania high school. American-made. Stamped on the wood: Peabody Made

Category

20th Century American Schoolhouse Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Twelve Pivot-Back Dining Chairs
Set of Twelve Pivot-Back Dining Chairs

Set of Twelve Pivot-Back Dining Chairs

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H 37.75 in W 17 in D 19 in

Set of Twelve Pivot-Back Dining Chairs

Located in New London, CT

comfortable thanks to their unique pivot backs.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch, Ebony

Rosewood Dining Chairs with Pivoting Back by Kai Kristiansen
Rosewood Dining Chairs with Pivoting Back by Kai Kristiansen

Rosewood Dining Chairs with Pivoting Back by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

An impeccable set of 6 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Nickel

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 10 Basic Pivot Back Dining Chairs by Thomas Hayes Studio
Set of 10 Basic Pivot Back Dining Chairs by Thomas Hayes Studio

Set of 10 Basic Pivot Back Dining Chairs by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Upholstery

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Rosewood by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Rosewood by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Rosewood by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fabric

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates good

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Oak in Pure Oil Finish
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Oak in Pure Oil Finish

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Oak in Pure Oil Finish

Located in Hollywood, CA

wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Walnut in Pure Oil Finish
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Walnut in Pure Oil Finish

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Walnut in Pure Oil Finish

Located in Hollywood, CA

wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Walnut and Charcoal Oil Finish
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Walnut and Charcoal Oil Finish

The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Walnut and Charcoal Oil Finish

Located in Hollywood, CA

wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the back creates

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Arne Vodder Tilt Back Dining Chairs, Six Armless and Two Captains
Arne Vodder Tilt Back Dining Chairs, Six Armless and Two Captains

Arne Vodder Tilt Back Dining Chairs, Six Armless and Two Captains

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Set of eight Danish modern chairs with pivoting backs and teak frames designed by Arne Vodder. Tilt

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

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H 29 in W 21 in D 21 in

Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

impeccable set of 6 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured, chic, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Oak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Oak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Oak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

Impeccable set of 4 Oak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured, chic

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Teak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Set of 4 Teak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

Set of 4 Teak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

An impeccable set of 4 Teak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Teak Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Teak Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Teak Danish Vintage Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

. An impeccable set of 6 Teak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

An impeccable set of 6 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of 6 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

An impeccable set of 6 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

Rare set of 6 Oak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured and compact

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of 4 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of 4 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

An impeccable set of 4 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

impeccable set of 4 Oak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured, chic

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of 4 black leather and steel French dining chairs
Set of 4 black leather and steel French dining chairs

Set of 4 black leather and steel French dining chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of 4 black leather and steel dining chairs with pivoting backs. Frames are square steel with

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 6 Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Z Dining Chairs
Set of 6 Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Z Dining Chairs

Set of 6 Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Z Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

Set of 6 Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Z Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, PVC

Set of 4 Teak and Orange Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of 4 Teak and Orange Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of 4 Teak and Orange Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

An impeccable set of 4 Teak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured and

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Rosewood and Gray Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Rosewood and Gray Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Rosewood and Gray Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

An impeccable set of 8 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs. Well-structured

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Count Bernadotte Chair  France & Son
Count Bernadotte Chair  France & Son

Count Bernadotte Chair France & Son

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H 32 in W 24 in D 21 in

Count Bernadotte Chair France & Son

Located in San Francisco, CA

Arm chair with pivoting back upholstered in red leather designed by Count Bernadotte second son to

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Brass

The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Brazilian Sucupira wood by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Brazilian Sucupira wood by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Brazilian Sucupira wood by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

. This design is also available with a pivoting back and as dining chairs. CONDITION: For any custom

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

The Basic Bar Stool with Arms by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Bar Stool with Arms by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Bar Stool with Arms by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

an additional cost. This design is also available with a pivoting back and as dining chairs. This

Category

2010s American Stools

Materials

Brass

The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Oak w/ Blanched Oil by Thomas Hayes Studio
The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Oak w/ Blanched Oil by Thomas Hayes Studio

The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Oak w/ Blanched Oil by Thomas Hayes Studio

Located in Hollywood, CA

also available with a pivoting back, and as dining chairs. CONDITION: For any custom pieces with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Stools

Materials

Brass

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Pivot Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pivot back chair you’re looking for. Each pivot back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pivot back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right pivot back chair, those designed in Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest.

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A pivot back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,400, while the lowest priced sells for $1,400 and the highest can go for as much as $7,000.

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    A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
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    A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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    To upholster a channel back chair, you will need to remove the seat and back of the chair, measure for new padding and upholstery and make specialized cuts and patterns for the channels. Upholstering channel back chairs is challenging, so if you’re not experienced in upholstering furniture, it’s best to take it to someone who is. Shop a selection of upholstered channel chairs from top sellers on 1stDibs.
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    Vladimir Kagan designed the Shield Back chair, which debuted in 1955. It features an upholstered back and seat. Cabinetmaker George Hepplewhite is also known for creating an all-wood shield back chair sometime during the mid-18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of shield back chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Shield back chairs were first made during the 18th century. However, the timeless design of these dining chairs continues to appeal to many people, so many furniture makers continue to produce chairs with distinctive shield backs. Shop a variety of shield back chairs on 1stDibs.