What does a swivel chair do?

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.

Can you stop a swivel chair from swiveling?

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.

Are swivel chairs in style?

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.

What does swivel chair mean?

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.

Does the Tulip chair swivel?

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.

Does the Swan chair swivel?

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.

What is a swivel chair called?

What a swivel chair is called varies. However, swivel chair is one of the most commonly used terms for seating with a rotating feature. Other names include swiveling chair, revolving chair, spinning chair and spinny chair. In some cases, people might describe a swivel chair by its function, using terms like dining chair or office chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of swivel chairs.

Is a swivel on a chair a good idea?

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.

Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?

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.

Purple Swivel Chair

Eames Chair Fiberglass

Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Chair

Kagan Purple

Purple Pink Ombre Shiny Velvet Swivel Chair

$8,410 / item

H 31 in W 31 in D 36 in

Purple Pink Ombre Shiny Velvet Swivel Chair

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Tight seat and tight back swivel chair made with solid hard maple frame and eight-way hand-tied

Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Purple Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair

$2,150

H 33 in W 22.44 in D 22.44 in

Purple Stitch Swivel Chair – Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture

Category

2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Purple Touch Stitch Swivel Chair Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair

$2,150

H 33 in W 22.44 in D 22.44 in

Purple Touch Stitch Swivel Chair Luxury Modern Hand-stitched Swivel Accent Chair

By DAINTE INC

Located in Monroe, NY

The Stitch Swivel Chair from the exclusive Stitch Collection is a masterpiece of modern furniture

Category

2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Glass, Acrylic

Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair

$1,650

H 26.5 in W 40 in D 38 in

Vintage "Cloud" Swivel Chair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Vintage suede "cloud" chair designed and manufactured in Italy, circa 1970s. This beautiful chair

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Fabric

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

$1,295

H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Franklin Park, 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 Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

$1,295

H 32.75 in W 25.5 in D 24 in

Eames for Herman Miller MCM Purple Padded Fiberglass Swivel Office Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Franklin Park, 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

1970s Milo Baughman Teal Zebra Velvet Purple Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

$9,450 / set

H 34 in W 28 in D 28 in

1970s Milo Baughman Teal Zebra Velvet Purple Leather Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

throughout. The luxurious swivel chair is statement piece which is also extremely comfortable and packed with

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Steelcase i2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual Swivel Lounge Chair

$1,150

H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 28.5 in

Modern Steelcase i2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual Swivel Lounge Chair

By Steelcase

Located in Secaucus, NJ

The Modern i2i lounge chair is very comfortable and well designed, feature independently dual

Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Charles & Ray Eames, swivel chair model EA108, Herman Miller, 1958

$1,318

H 33.08 in W 22.84 in D 23.63 in

Charles & Ray Eames, swivel chair model EA108, Herman Miller, 1958

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Uppsala, SE

Swivel office chair, model EA108, by Charles & Ray Eames for Herrman Miller. This model is part of

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Adjustable Swivel Chairs

$2,200 / set

H 31 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

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

Rare Pair of Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

$3,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 29 in W 34 in D 32 in

Rare Pair of Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Directional

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Here is a rare pair of swivel chairs by Vladimir Sagan. This hard-to-find model has a round

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Ward Bennett Chrome and Light Purple Tufted Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair

$10,500

H 27 in W 31 in D 29 in

Ward Bennett Chrome and Light Purple Tufted Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Queens, NY

American Mid-Century tub-form swiveling lounge / armchair with lightly patterned purple button

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair Mid-Century Modern Jack Larsen Style Directional Sedgefield Swivel Chairs

$4,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 30 in D 32.75 in

Pair Mid-Century Modern Jack Larsen Style Directional Sedgefield Swivel Chairs

By Sedgefield, Directional

Located in Wayne, NJ

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Eye-catching 360 Swivel Lounge Chairs By Directional Design for

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Rolling Swivel Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Baughman Style

$6,250 / set

H 27 in W 34.5 in D 33 in

Pair of Mid-Century Rolling Swivel Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Baughman Style

By Milo Baughman

Located in Manhasset, NY

Pair of mid-century rolling swivel lounge / slipper chairs, Baughman Style Low profile pair of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$1,200 / item

H 32 in W 26 in D 23 in

Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Executive Leather Chair Swivel & Tilt Base Seat Height adjusts from about 18" up to 22" Eero

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Vintage Junior Swivel Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Hiami Newly Reupholstered - 3

$6,500 / set

H 32.5 in W 24.5 in D 25 in

Vintage Junior Swivel Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Hiami Newly Reupholstered - 3

By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid Century Modern Original "Junior" Swivel Chairs by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Newly

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Purple Seat with Chromed Aluminum Frame

$3,616Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 35.83 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Purple Seat with Chromed Aluminum Frame

By Alias, Alberto Meda

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Purple Seat with Chromed Aluminum Frame by Alberto Meda

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark

$1,331 / item

H 35.04 in W 18.51 in D 18.12 in

Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Oxford low back desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1963 for the professors

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel chair Magis Chair_One - Natural Concrete Base & Purple Aluminium Seat

$782 / item

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in

Swivel chair Magis Chair_One - Natural Concrete Base & Purple Aluminium Seat

By Magis

Located in Alcamo, IT

this swivel version, the chair features a self-return mechanism, allowing the seat to rotate and

Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Cement, Aluminum

Italian Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chair

$2,200

H 27.5 in W 37.5 in D 36 in

Italian Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chair

By Preview, Milo Baughman

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage post modern swivel chair. Original amazing velvet fabric. Italy, circa 1979. This chair is

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Sizzling Hot Nautilus Upholstered Swivel Club Chairs

$1,925Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 29 in W 36 in D 36 in

Sizzling Hot Nautilus Upholstered Swivel Club Chairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Eye popping chic pair of nautilus shaped upholstered swivel club chairs having a sizzling hot combo

Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ultrasuede

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs

$2,950 / item

H 30 in W 31.5 in D 36 in

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chairs for Artifort, 1967 Designed in 1967 by

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair High Back Modernist Swivel Lounge Chairs, " Coaleese" for Steelcase

$2,900 / set

H 42 in W 27 in D 27 in

Pair High Back Modernist Swivel Lounge Chairs, " Coaleese" for Steelcase

By Steelcase

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair high back Modernist swivel lounge chairs. " Coaleese" for Steelcase, stunning two-tone swivel

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

$871

H 32.09 in W 27.96 in D 25.6 in

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Modern Bleu Swivel Desk Chair

Category

20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces

$3,146Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

1960s Original Early Verner Panton Cone Swivel Chair + Ottoman SET-- 2 pieces

By Vitra, Verner Panton

Located in Basel, BS

iconic Verner Panton chair in the shape of a cone, upholstered in blue wool and featuring a swivel four

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available

$350 / item

H 33 in W 22 in D 24 in

Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available

By Steelcase

Located in New York, NY

Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant

Category

Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Contemporary Swiveling Purple Arm Chair

$2,250

H 28 in W 35 in D 28 in

Contemporary Swiveling Purple Arm Chair

Located in Queens, NY

Contemporary swiveling circular shaped arm chair with deep purple fabric upholstery.

Category

20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Leather, Handmade by Greenapple

$7,018 / item

H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Leather, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple

Located in Lisboa, PT

Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Recent Sales

Postmodern Sculpted Purple Swivel Chairs - a Pair

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H 35 in W 39 in D 33 in

Postmodern Sculpted Purple Swivel Chairs - a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Exceptional pair of vintage postmodern sculpted swivel chairs. Each feature a dark purple fabric

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs in Purple Mohair

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H 26 in W 28 in D 26 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs in Purple Mohair

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs in Purple Mohair

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swivel Chairs

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H 29 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of Swivel Chairs

Located in East Hampton, NY

Fabulous pair of swivel chairs with wicker surrounds newly reupholstered in navy Belgian linen

Category

Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Vintage Modern Tub Shaped Swivel Rocking Chair in Eggplant Purple Upholstery

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H 30 in W 29.5 in L 30 in

Vintage Modern Tub Shaped Swivel Rocking Chair in Eggplant Purple Upholstery

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome modern swivel rocking tub chair in aubergine or eggplant purple upholstery fabric. It is

Category

Late 20th Century Unknown Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Postmodern Directional Swivel Lounge Chair

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H 32 in W 32 in D 33 in

Postmodern Directional Swivel Lounge Chair

By Artifort, Verner Panton, Directional, Pierre Paulin

Located in New Windsor, NY

Postmodern directional swivel lounge chair. Signed and labeled, directional, high point, N.C, circa

Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Upholstery

Pair of Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs

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H 31 in W 31 in D 32 in

Pair of Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs

By Ward Bennett

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of swivel chairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickell.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Directional Suede Swivel Chairs

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H 28 in W 30 in D 36 in

Pair of Directional Suede Swivel Chairs

By Directional

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Directional swivel chairs. Newly upholstered in a light purple suede.

Category

Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede

Postmodern Tan Micro Fiber and Purple Patterned Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair

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H 34 in W 30.5 in D 31.5 in

Postmodern Tan Micro Fiber and Purple Patterned Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Revamp your living area with these Postmodern Swivel Lounge Chairs, a fusion of comfort and style

Category

20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair

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H 27 in Dm 44 in

Milo Baughman Oversized Swivel Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Chicago, IL

Large scale swivel chair by Milo Baughman. Fully restored. Reupholstered in blue mohair. Refinished

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Retro Swivel Chairs, 1970s

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H 30.32 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in

Pair of Retro Swivel Chairs, 1970s

Located in Praha, CZ

- made in Czechoslovakia - made of chrome, fabric - original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vladimir Kagan for Directional “Nautilus” Swivel Chairs, 1980

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H 30 in W 36 in D 34 in

Vladimir Kagan for Directional “Nautilus” Swivel Chairs, 1980

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Chicago, IL

Vladimir Kagan for Directional “Nautilus” Suede Swivel chairs, 1980.

Category

Vintage 1980s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair

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H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Basildon, London

the seat to swivel. A true design icon, this swan chair will add a pop of colour to any

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Finland Leather Swivel Chair by Peem, 1970s

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H 39.38 in W 27.56 in D 18.51 in

Midcentury Finland Leather Swivel Chair by Peem, 1970s

By PEEM Finland

Located in Praha, CZ

The item made of metal, and leather. The chair is marked. Leather is without damage. Very good

Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Mid Century Purple Fiberglass Shell Chair

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H 29 in W 24.75 in D 25 in

Eames Mid Century Purple Fiberglass Shell Chair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eames mid century purple fiberglass shell chair Chair measures: 24.75 wide x 25 deep x 29 high

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of Four Philippe Starck for Kartell Eros Swivel Chairs

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H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 27.56 in

Set of Four Philippe Starck for Kartell Eros Swivel Chairs

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

Blue acrylic and aluminium Eros S-swivel chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell.

Category

Late 20th Century Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Miroslav Navratil Pair of Swivel Wingback Lounge Chairs

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H 40.56 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

1960s Miroslav Navratil Pair of Swivel Wingback Lounge Chairs

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very good original condition with minor signs of use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two

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H 31.11 in W 29.14 in D 25.2 in

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Basildon, London

seat to swivel. True design icons, these swan chairs will add a pop of color to any contemporary

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome-Polished Steel Wrapped Swivel Chairs

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H 24 in W 27 in D 29 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Chrome-Polished Steel Wrapped Swivel Chairs

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Roanoke, VA

Milo Baughman Chrome Cased Swivel Chair for Thayer Coggin, 1960s. Stunning pair of barrel chairs

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Restored Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

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H 27.5 in W 32 in D 33 in

Restored Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Elegant Milo Baughman swivel lounge chair for Thayer Coggin. This sumptuous armchair has been newly

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Foam

Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

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H 29 in W 28 in D 22 in

Pair of Little Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of pink Little Tulip swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. There are scratches in the

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Little Pierre Paulin Tulip Chair, Model F16 for Artifort, 1965

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H 30.5 in W 27.25 in D 23.25 in

Little Pierre Paulin Tulip Chair, Model F16 for Artifort, 1965

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cute Mid-Century Tulip chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This ‘Model F163’ is a stylish purple

Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Small Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

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H 30.32 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Small Tulip Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

A very good original pair of chairs, in great condition, and freshly reupholstered in purple wool

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2er Set Pierre Guariche für Meurop „Crocus Ball Chair“ Tulip, Belgien 1960er

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H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in

2er Set Pierre Guariche für Meurop „Crocus Ball Chair“ Tulip, Belgien 1960er

By Meurop, Pierre Guariche

Located in Reutlingen, DE

Fantastisches 2er Set „Crocus Ball Chairs“ Drehsessel von Pierre Guariche für Meurop in blaunem

Category

Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Italian Purple Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs

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H 33 in W 32 in D 35 in

Italian Purple Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Denton, TX

1980s Pod chairs that tilt and swivel in plum crazy velvet on grey painted pyramid bases.

Category

20th Century Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Purple Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs

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H 29 in W 32 in D 30 in

Pair of Purple Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Purple Cotton Velvet Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs

Category

Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cotton

Italian Dark Purple Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, 1980s

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H 38.19 in W 37.01 in D 35.44 in

Italian Dark Purple Leather Swivel Lounge Chair, 1980s

Located in Praha, CZ

This Italian swivel lounge chair dates from the 1980s and represents the expressive and comfort

Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

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H 30.71 in W 26.78 in D 24.02 in

Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Basildon, London

armrests. Upholstered in purple leather, the chairs sit on a circular base which allows them to rotate

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Chairs

Materials

Leather

Verner Panton Style Swivel Heart Chair

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H 38 in W 37 in D 26 in

Verner Panton Style Swivel Heart Chair

By Plus-Linje, Verner Panton, Vitra

Located in New Windsor, NY

Re-upholstered in a Knoll fuschia fabric. A very nice example and homage to Panton's heart chair

Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Reupholstered Knoll Saarinen Purple Swivel Executive Modern Office Chair

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H 31.5 in W 18 in D 20 in

Reupholstered Knoll Saarinen Purple Swivel Executive Modern Office Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Houston, TX

Reupholstered Knoll Saarinen purple swivel executive office chair. Kravet Groundworks upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Fabric

Mid Century Pink Purple Gilliam Furniture Channel Back Swivel Lounge Chair, Pair

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H 33 in W 33 in D 33.5 in

Mid Century Pink Purple Gilliam Furniture Channel Back Swivel Lounge Chair, Pair

By Gilliam Furniture Inc

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage mid century pink / purple Gilliam Furniture channel back swivel lounge club chairs - a pair

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Club Lounge Chairs, Brass base, Purple Fabric

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H 25 in W 30 in D 29 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Club Lounge Chairs, Brass base, Purple Fabric

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Kansas City, MO

Stunning pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tilt and swivel even arm barrel chairs on brass

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chair for Artifort

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H 37 in W 36.25 in D 36.25 in

Geoffrey Harcourt F588 Swivel Lounge Chair for Artifort

By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

.” Harcourt designed his famous swivel chair 500-series in 1967. He centered the design on a shell-like body

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Acrylic, Upholstery

Midcentury Vintage Swivel Lounge Chair by Lurashell, 1960s

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H 38.59 in W 31.5 in D 24.41 in

Midcentury Vintage Swivel Lounge Chair by Lurashell, 1960s

By Micheal Inchbald, Lurashell

Located in Paris, FR

A rare 20th century vintage swivel lounge chair manufactured by Lurashell and designed by Micheal

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Pair of Valdimir Kagan for Directional Large Swivel Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Valdimir Kagan for Directional Large Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Valdimir Kagan for Directional Large Swivel Lounge Chairs Signed Directional

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Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Slipper Chairs Thayer Coggin USA 1970's

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Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Slipper Chairs Thayer Coggin USA 1970's

By Milo Baughman

Located in New York, NY

Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Slipper Chairs Thayer Coggin USA 1970's. Reupholstered in Navy Turkish

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs

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Early Eames Aluminum Group Swivel Lounge Chair / Herman Miller, 4 star base

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H 35 in W 22 in D 26 in

Early Eames Aluminum Group Swivel Lounge Chair / Herman Miller, 4 star base

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early production charles & Ray Eames aluminum group lounge chair. Amazing purple wool fabric in

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Charles Pollock Swivel and Tilt Desk Chair by Knoll

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Charles Pollock Swivel and Tilt Desk Chair by Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Fresh and uncommon edition of the classic Charles Pollock office chair for Knoll. Executed in a

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Stunning Set of Four Modern Swivel Tufted Dining Chairs in Charcoal Grey Velvet

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H 31 in W 17.5 in D 17 in

Stunning Set of Four Modern Swivel Tufted Dining Chairs in Charcoal Grey Velvet

By Pace Collection, Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

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Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Herman Miller EA108 Swivel Office Chair, 1960s

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Mid-Century Modern Charles Eames Herman Miller EA108 Swivel Office Chair, 1960s

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

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Design Classic Swivel Pumpkin Lounge Set by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset

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Design Classic Swivel Pumpkin Lounge Set by Pierre Paulin for Ligne Roset

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Located in Renens, CH

Pierre Paulin remains one of our personal favorites, and the pumpkin chair is his latest addition

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J. Robert Scott "Wilshire" Occasional Chair

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J. Robert Scott "Wilshire" Occasional Chair

Located in Astoria, NY

J. Robert Scott "Wilshire" occasional purple velvet swivel chair, marked. Measures: 31" H x 30" W x

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6 Little Tulip Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

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6 Little Tulip Dining Chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Izegem, VWV

Set of six purple Little Tulip swivel chairs on aluminum tulip pedestal feet. Inspired by the

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Modular Four-Piece Sectional Sofa with Swiveling Chairs

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Modular Four-Piece Sectional Sofa with Swiveling Chairs

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Pasadena, CA

Four-piece sectional sofa with swivel chairs in off-white and light grey-blue suede. Use it as two

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Swivel Lounge Chairs 'Man & Woman' Rudolf Wolf, Rohe Nordwolde

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H 26.38 in W 43.31 in D 17.72 in

Swivel Lounge Chairs 'Man & Woman' Rudolf Wolf, Rohe Nordwolde

By Rudolf Wolf

Located in Brussels, BE

Swivel lounge chairs (Man & Woman) Rudolf Wolf, Rohe Nordwolde.

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Oval Table + 6 Little Tulip Chairs Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

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Oval Table + 6 Little Tulip Chairs Dining Set by Pierre Paulin for Artifort

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Izegem, VWV

laminate table, 220cm x 120cm on two aluminum tulip pedestal feet. Set of six purple Little Tulip swivel

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Saarinen Style Crescent Base Swivel Chairs

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Saarinen Style Crescent Base Swivel Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New Windsor, NY

base dining chairs. A very nice variation that sets them apart. Lightweight aluminum bases. Maximum

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Verner Panton Cone Chair in Purple Wool

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Verner Panton Cone Chair in Purple Wool

By Verner Panton

Located in Berkeley, CA

Fully restored in to its original glory, this cone chair by Verner Panton has been newly recovered

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Vintage Swan Chair in Leather & Aluminum by Arne Jacobsen

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H 32 in W 29.63 in D 24 in

Vintage Swan Chair in Leather & Aluminum by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single Chair still available* Arne Jacobsen designed the Swan as well as the Egg for the lobby and

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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

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The Last One Brass Börje Johansson Bar Stool by Johansson Design

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The Last One Brass Börje Johansson Bar Stool by Johansson Design

By Börje Johanson

Located in Berlin, BE

Wonderful gold-plated and original faux leather barstool. The stool is very comfortable. It is designed by Börje Johansson and produced by Johansson Design in Markaryd, Sweden and la...

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Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

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Artifort by Pierre Paulin Purple Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of 4

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Basildon, London

create armrests. Upholstered in purple leather, the chairs sit on a circular base which allows them to

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Pair of Milo Baughman Purple Patterned Swivel Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin

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Pair of Milo Baughman Purple Patterned Swivel Lounge Chairs for Thayer Coggin

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Astoria, NY

A pair of vintage scallop back lounge chairs, produced, circa 1970s by Milo Baughman, upholstered

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Swivel Tilt Office Chair in Purple Fabric by Fortress Co California

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H 35 in W 23 in D 25 in

Swivel Tilt Office Chair in Purple Fabric by Fortress Co California

By Fortress Furniture

Located in Ferndale, MI

Swivel and tilt office desk chair on casters. Purple textile in channeled style upholstery.

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Pair of Rocking Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman

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H 35.5 in W 40 in D 40.5 in

Pair of Rocking Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of large-scale rocking swivel egg chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Fully restored

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Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs for Weiman Preview

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Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs for Weiman Preview

By Directional, Vladimir Kagan, Weiman

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Pair of Nautilus swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman Preview. Chairs feature

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Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tilt/Swivel Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Tilt/Swivel Lounge Chairs

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Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tilt/swivel lounge chairs.

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Jeffrey Bernett "Remy" Red Swivel Arm Lounge Chairs for Bernhardt, a Pair

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Jeffrey Bernett "Remy" Red Swivel Arm Lounge Chairs for Bernhardt, a Pair

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Located in Miami, FL

Pair of Jeffrey Bernett designed swivel lounge chairs with red cotton blend fabric seats on self

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Contemporary Modern Pair of Kagan Corkscrew Swivel Chairs, 1980s

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H 27 in W 34 in D 32 in

Contemporary Modern Pair of Kagan Corkscrew Swivel Chairs, 1980s

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

For your consideration is a magnificent pair of corkscrew, swivel chairs, with purple microsuede

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Purple Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic purple swivel chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, metal and upholstery, every purple swivel chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a purple swivel chair, we have 48 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer purple swivel chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each purple swivel chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made purple swivel chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Pierre Paulin and Artifort are consistently popular.

How Much is a Purple Swivel Chair?

Prices for a purple swivel chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $368 and can go as high as $14,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,200.

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Questions About Purple Swivel Chair

What does a swivel chair do?
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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.
Can you stop a swivel chair from swiveling?
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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.
Are swivel chairs in style?
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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.
What does swivel chair mean?
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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.
Does the Tulip chair swivel?
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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.
Does the Swan chair swivel?
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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.
What is a swivel chair called?
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1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
What a swivel chair is called varies. However, swivel chair is one of the most commonly used terms for seating with a rotating feature. Other names include swiveling chair, revolving chair, spinning chair and spinny chair. In some cases, people might describe a swivel chair by its function, using terms like dining chair or office chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of swivel chairs.
Is a swivel on a chair a good idea?
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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.
Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
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