Retro Style Swivel Chair
1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Chrome
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Bouclé
1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Faux Leather, Wood
1990s American Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Metal
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Fabric, Textile, Wood
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Brass
1990s American Post-Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Textile, Upholstery, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Steel
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Chrome
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Velvet
Mid-20th Century Retro Style Swivel Chair
Wood
1980s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Stainless Steel
1970s American Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Ultrasuede
1980s North American Hollywood Regency Retro Style Swivel Chair
Velvet
1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Chrome
1970s Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Fabric
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Velvet
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Wood, Upholstery
1980s Italian Post-Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Chrome
1980s North American Post-Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Bouclé
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Bouclé
1980s Post-Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Fabric
1980s Hollywood Regency Retro Style Swivel Chair
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Metal
1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Velvet
1970s Retro Style Swivel Chair
Fabric
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Bouclé, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Bouclé, Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Wrought Iron
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Fabric, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century American Retro Style Swivel Chair
Textile
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Ultrasuede, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Retro Style Swivel Chair
Mohair, Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Metal, Steel
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Bamboo, Cane
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Bouclé, Faux Fur
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Metal
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Brass
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Velvet, Wood
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Walnut
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Velvet, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Fabric
Late 20th Century North American Retro Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery, Wood
1960s Other Retro Style Swivel Chair
Aluminum
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Leather, Velvet, Wood
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Upholstery
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Metal
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Retro Style Swivel Chair
Chrome
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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 antique, new and vintage seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like 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.
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