$4,800 / set
Pivot Back Dining Chairs
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An oak dining chair with a pivoting backrest and upholstered seat. Two chairs available with arms (24" W) and four without arms (20" W).
Upholstery, Oak
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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 back that moves with your body position.
Fabric, Teak
Lacquered Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, 1948
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An uncommon pivot-back lounge chair in lacquered mahogany with vintage velvet geometric upholstery.
Velvet, Mahogany
Vintage Mid Century Modern Wrought Iron Folding Card Game Table Set - 5 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set includes 4 folding chairs with pivoting backs and one folding table, iron metal mesh frames, folding design, beige painted finish, very unique vintage set.
Wrought Iron
The Basic Pivot Back Arm Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
The design complements the Basic Pivot Back Dining Chairs and is slightly larger in scale, so it is perfect for head chairs at a dining table or side chairs.
Brass
"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 1938.
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 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American 1950’s.
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 Wormley for Dunbar, American 1955 (signed) Refinished and Reupholstered
Rare Pair of French Oak Chairs by Francis Jourdain
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Back pivots and each chair has iron stretcher connecting legs.
Iron
Pair Of "Health Chairs" By Herman Sperlich For Ironrite Ironer Company
By Herman A. Sperlich, Ironrite Ironer Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
They have streamlined bent flat steel frames and yellow composite seats and pivoting back rests. The "Health" chair first gained prominence in the design world when it was added to t...
Composition, Steel
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.
Teak
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.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.9 in
Kai Kristiansen rosewood Model 42, restored and reupholstered, set of 8.
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Superb set of eight fully restored original pau ferro rosewood Kai Kristiansen model 42 dining chairs - with pivot back rests. Produced in Denmark in the 1960s.
Cotton, Hardwood
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Set of Six Dining Chairs with Cane Back
By France & Søn, Arne Vodder
Located in Washington, DC
Chairs have a unique pivoting back with brass hardware.
Brass
Arne Vodder Set of Eight Dining Chairs for France & Son
By Arne Vodder
Located in Washington, DC
Chairs have a unique pivoting back with brass hardware.
Brass
Sold
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 21 in
Ten Elle and Ella Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder. Excellent.
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Møbelfabrik
Located in Kansas City, MO
Two armchairs (Elle) and eight side chairs (Ella). The chair backs freely pivot allowing the chair back to adjust to whomever sits in the chair.
Upholstery, Teak
Adult School Chair with Pivoting Back; quantity available
Located in Madison, WI
Solid maple. Plus pivoting back rests. Hail from a Pennsylvania high school.
Steel
Set of Twelve Pivot-Back Dining Chairs
Located in New London, CT
Despite their smaller scale, these chairs are solidly built, slightly heavy and very comfortable thanks to their unique pivot backs.
Fabric, Birch, Ebony
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 and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Rosewood
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood dining chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Brass
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood dining chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Nickel
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood dining chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Brass
Set of 10 Basic Pivot Back Dining Chairs by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood dining chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Leather, Oak, Upholstery
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Rosewood by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Brass
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Walnut by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood stool available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio. The angle of the ba...
Brass
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Walnut in Pure Oil Finish
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood dining chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Brass
Sold
H 32.25 in W 18 in D 20 in
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Walnut and Charcoal Oil Finish
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood dining chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Brass
The Basic Pivot Back Dining Chair in Solid Oak in Pure Oil Finish
Located in Hollywood, CA
A custom, elegant solid wood dining chair available in a variety of woods and finishes with solid wood frame, pivoting back, and upholstered seat by Thomas Hayes Studio.
Brass
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.
Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs. Scandinavian Design. An impeccable set of 6 Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs with pivoting backs.
Rosewood
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, and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Oak
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, chic, and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Teak
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 compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Teak
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, chic, and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Rosewood
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, chic, and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Rosewood
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 with a sculptural silhouette.
Oak
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 and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Rosewood
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, and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Oak
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 double stitching on all seams.
Steel
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-structured, chic and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Rosewood, PVC
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 compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Teak
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, chic, and compact with a sculptural silhouette.
Rosewood
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 the King of Sweden.
Brass
Sold
H 44 in W 18 in D 20 in
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 pieces with solid wood or wood veneer, we deliberately choose to use beautifull...
Upholstery, Wood
The Basic Bar Stool with Arms by Thomas Hayes Studio
Located in Hollywood, CA
This design is also available with a pivoting back and as dining chairs. This design is also available without arms.
Brass
The Basic Bar Stool in Solid Oak w/ Blanched Oil 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 pieces with solid wood or wood veneer, we deliberately choose to use beautiful...
Brass
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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.
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