Retro Spinning Chair
1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Leather, Rosewood
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Leather
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Aluminum
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Aluminum
1980s Colombian Neoclassical Retro Spinning Chair
Bone
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Upholstery
1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Wood
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Chrome, Iron
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Naugahyde
1970s American Retro Spinning Chair
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Wood, Leather
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Metal, Chrome
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Velvet
1950s American Louis XV Retro Spinning Chair
Cowhide, Wood
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Metal, Aluminum
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Wood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Steel
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Oak
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Wood
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Wood
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Bentwood
1990s Italian Post-Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Metal
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Metal, Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Velvet
Late 20th Century North American Regency Revival Retro Spinning Chair
Wood
Mid-20th Century British Industrial Retro Spinning Chair
Steel
1990s Italian Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Expressionist Retro Spinning Chair
Paint
Mid-20th Century American Organic Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Bronze
1990s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Bronze
1970s Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Bronze
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Metal
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Leather, Rosewood
Late 20th Century Italian Post-Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Velvet
1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Aluminum
1970s French Retro Spinning Chair
Fiberglass, PVC, Upholstery
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Aluminum
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Abalone, Fabric, Polyester, Wood, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Chrome
1950s British Georgian Retro Spinning Chair
Leather, Wood
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Metal
1970s American Retro Spinning Chair
Upholstery
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Fabric, Walnut
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Steel
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Spinning Chair
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Retro Spinning Chair
Leather, Fiberglass
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Steel
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Bentwood
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Bentwood
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Bentwood
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Wood
1950s Czech Retro Spinning Chair
Bentwood
Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Retro Spinning Chair
Beech
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Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- What is a spinning chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Spinning chairs are also called swivel chairs or revolving chairs. This chair is a piece of furniture with a single central leg that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees to the left or right. These chairs are fun and functional. Find a collection of antique and vintage spinning chairs on 1stDibs.
- What are spinning chairs called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spinning chairs are commonly referred to as swivel chairs. Invented by Thomas Jefferson, spinning chairs are sometimes called Jefferson chairs. Shop a wide collection of vintage and contemporary swivel chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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