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First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production, first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller, Charles Eames PAW rope swivel chair in color grey elephant, dowel legs in birch / all original parts.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Twisted Rope Gilt Wood Cane Swivel Stools, Set of 2
1980s Twisted Rope Gilt Wood Cane Swivel Stools, Set of 2

1980s Twisted Rope Gilt Wood Cane Swivel Stools, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite twisted rope swivel stools set. The ultra rare set exudes an air of history and refinement.

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Vintage 1980s American Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Eames Yellow Rope-Edge Zenith Fiberglass Armchair
Eames Yellow Rope-Edge Zenith Fiberglass Armchair

Eames Yellow Rope-Edge Zenith Fiberglass Armchair

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set on original walnut swivel base, the chair brings together the industrial materials with the warmth of finely shaped wood.

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

Materials

Fiberglass

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW rope swivel chair in color grey elephant / dowel legs in birch / all original parts / the aweso...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production / first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel chair in color salmon (faded) / dowel legs in birch / all original parts / the awes...

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Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production/first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller/Charles Eames PAW Rope Swivel chair in color lemon yellow parchment/dowel legs in walnut/all original parts/the aweso...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair
Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Sittard, NL

Charles & Ray Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Fiberglass Swivel Arm Chair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. 1st Generation Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair around 1950.

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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Vintage Coastal Laura Kirar for Baker Swivel Lounge Chair - a Pair
Vintage Coastal Laura Kirar for Baker Swivel Lounge Chair - a Pair

Vintage Coastal Laura Kirar for Baker Swivel Lounge Chair - a Pair

By Laura Kirar, Baker Furniture Company

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A fabulous pair of vintage Coastal swivel chairs. Designed by Laura Kirar for Baker Furniture. Chic wrapped Danish cord with a custom Palmetto stripe from the legendary Palm Beach st...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rope, Wood

Eames Seafoam Rope-Edge Zenith Armchair
Eames Seafoam Rope-Edge Zenith Armchair

Eames Seafoam Rope-Edge Zenith Armchair

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H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in

Eames Seafoam Rope-Edge Zenith Armchair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1st generation rope-edge Parchment fiberglass armchair, on original swivel maple base, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. Distinct thread texture that varies in sat...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Zenith Rope Edge Swivel PAW Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames
Zenith Rope Edge Swivel PAW Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames

Zenith Rope Edge Swivel PAW Armchair by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller

Located in Houston, TX

Early Eames PAW chair with walnut, swivel dowel legged base. Fiberglass shell with rope edge by Zenith Plastics.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

1980s Immaculate Milo Baughman Woven Leather Jute Rope Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
1980s Immaculate Milo Baughman Woven Leather Jute Rope Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

1980s Immaculate Milo Baughman Woven Leather Jute Rope Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

By Milo Baughman

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated 1980s with this exquisite sculptural swivel chairs. The ultra rare chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinement.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jute, Ultrasuede, Wood

Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs
Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs

Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Pair Mid Century Scandinavian Modern woven Papercord folding lounge chairs. Great vintage pair of matching woven papercord rope folding swivel chairs.

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Vintage 1960s Macedonian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Birch

Gilt Hollywood Regency Rope And Tassel Swivel Vanity Seat
Gilt Hollywood Regency Rope And Tassel Swivel Vanity Seat

Gilt Hollywood Regency Rope And Tassel Swivel Vanity Seat

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Elegant rope and tassel vanity seat from Italy. Swivel seat for comfort and ease. In very good vintage condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage Pacific Green Tavarua Lounge Chair - Cognac Leather - Swivel Throne
Vintage Pacific Green Tavarua Lounge Chair - Cognac Leather - Swivel Throne

Vintage Pacific Green Tavarua Lounge Chair - Cognac Leather - Swivel Throne

By Pacific Green

Located in Decatur, GA

Vintage Pacific Green swivel lounge chair in cognac leather. An exceptional vintage rendition of the Tavarua collection, circa mid 1990s. Handcrafted by with full grain leather, palm...

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1990s Australian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rope, Palmwood

Fabricius and Kastholm FK86 for Kill International Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
Fabricius and Kastholm FK86 for Kill International Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs

Fabricius and Kastholm FK86 for Kill International Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

The armrests are covered in tan leather rope. The chairs can swivel and are very comfortable to sit in.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Charles & Ray Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Paw Armchair by Herman Miller, 1949
Charles & Ray Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Paw Armchair by Herman Miller, 1949

Charles & Ray Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Paw Armchair by Herman Miller, 1949

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

First generation 1949-1950 PAW rope swivel chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames produced by Zenith Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Eames Swivel Lounge Chair in Parchment Rope Edge Dowel Eiffel Base PAW
Eames Swivel Lounge Chair in Parchment Rope Edge Dowel Eiffel Base PAW

Eames Swivel Lounge Chair in Parchment Rope Edge Dowel Eiffel Base PAW

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Framingham, MA

Lovely original first year Eames Zenith Rope Edge PAW Swivel Lounge in Parchment with excellent patina without cracks. The seat has a slight wobble due to the wear on the ball bearin...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Wig salon chair
Wig salon chair

Wig salon chair

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H 50.5 in W 18 in D 18 in

Wig salon chair

Located in Treasure Island, CA

Designed to allow user to view back of head. Features lucite, rope like detail. Mirror swivels around chair.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair
Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

By Charles Eames

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Charles & Ray Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Fiberglass Swivel Arm Chair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. 1st Generation Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair around 1950.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Eames First Year Zenith Paw Swivel Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair for Herman Miller
Eames First Year Zenith Paw Swivel Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair for Herman Miller

Eames First Year Zenith Paw Swivel Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair for Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Rare armchair with swivel dowel base rope edge with label all original great condition no cracks or chips.  

Category

Vintage 1950s Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool

By Bertu Furniture

Located in Oak Harbor, OH

Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...

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2010s American Modern Stools

Materials

Wood, Oak

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames
Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

$7,500

H 27 in W 22 in D 22.5 in

Evans Herman Miller LCW by Charles Eames

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

An excellent example of Charles Eames Herman Miller/Evans 1940's LCW (lounge chair wood). All original with original shock mounts, screws and label intact.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Maple

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair
Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A fabulous Charles & Ray Eames transitional armchair produced by Herman Miller with Zenith Plastics. The salmon colored LAX chair features a rope edge, X base, large shock mounts, bo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller
Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller

Charles and Ray Eames "DAR" Armchair by Zenith for Herman Miller

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Highland, IN

The earliest fiberglass Eames chairs were produced by Zenith Plastics and came in a limited palate of five colors including parchment. The Zenith produced shells are distinctive for ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller, Zenith

Located in Buffalo, NY

Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber" color, all 4 chairs retain original checkerboard Zenith Labels, ROPE EDGE, X BASE. ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'
Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'

$1,440Sale Price|24% Off

H 27.5 in W 24.87 in D 24 in

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"'

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Centreville, VA

Eames Molded Fiberglass Armchair for Herman Miller "Seafoam Green"' Arguably one of the 20th century’s most beloved designs, the Eames Shell chairs remain a sought after design clas...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair
Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair

Original First Generation Eames Zenith Rope-Edge LAX Lounge Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This first generation Zenith DAX lounge chair in Lemon yellow was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. It features the original rope edge beneath the chair, as well a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon
Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon

Charles Eames Zenit RAR Rocker Chair First Edition Rope Edge Color Lemon

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

Early production Charles Eames rocker with rope edged fibre glass shell, zinc Eiffel tower base and wood rockers wood birch, original label, first production, first generation 1949-1...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Birch

1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow
1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow

1950 Eames PAW Herman Miller Zenith Dowel Leg Chair Rope Edge Lemon Yellow

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Hyattsville, MD

Charles and Ray Eames paw walnut dowel leg fiberglass swivel armchair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. A 1st generation/production rope edge fiberglass armchair example. Fr...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's
Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color with birch legs, beautiful patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

DAX Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rope edge fiberglass "Zenith" shell chair with a brushed steel X-base, in elephant grey.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

2016 Herman Miller Eames DFAW Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs in Parchment w/ Base
2016 Herman Miller Eames DFAW Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs in Parchment w/ Base

2016 Herman Miller Eames DFAW Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs in Parchment w/ Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are DFAW Armchairs in Parchment Fiberglass with Walnut Dowel Bases, initially designed by Charles and Ray Eames in 1950. These examples hail from 2016. The listed price include...

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2010s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early Pair of Charles Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral
Early Pair of Charles Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral

Early Pair of Charles Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral

By Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

This is a fine early matched pair of possibly Evans or early production years with Herman Miller. They have solid wrought iron X-bases. Large Shock Mounts. Wonderfully faded red fibe...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s
Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s

Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s

$6,382

H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in

Vintage Eames / Zenith PAW Swivel Base Armchair, 1940s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Renens, CH

First generation Eames rope-edge swivel base armchair. Manufactured only for a very short period in the late 1940s by Zenith. This chair is a true collector’s item with less than ...

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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Wood

A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs
A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs

A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Chicago, IL

A Transitional Charles Eames PAW Shell Swivel Chair w Wood Dowel Legs. In beautiful attractive condition. Red Venice Label attached on underside. Production Date was 1954-1955. Imme...

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa
Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa

Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

Second series after 1950 Zenith Herman Miller / Charles Eames PAW Swivel chair in color salmon (faded) / dowel legs in birch / all original parts / the awesome dowel base reads Seng ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

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Rope Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the rope swivel chair you’re looking for. Each rope swivel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and wood. If you’re shopping for a rope swivel chair, we have 15 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a rope swivel chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A rope swivel chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one rope swivel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Rope Swivel Chair?

Prices for a rope swivel chair start at $995 and top out at $12,895 with the average selling for $5,459.

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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.

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