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Shaker Swivel Counter Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Brass, Shearling & Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel Counter chair is made to order. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

5x Shaker Swivel Counter Chairs, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Brass, Shearling & Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel counter chair is made to order. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Vintage Lucite and Chrome Swivel Counter Stools, Set of 4 chairs
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in San Jose, CA
A set of 4 vintage lucite and chrome swivel stools by Hill manufacturing Can separate them in pairs
Category

Vintage 1980s American American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Shaker Swivel Bar Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Metal & Smokey Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
generations of use. SHAKER Swivel Counter/Bar Chair (LIST PRICE 2023-2024) COM / COL : $1 500 Full Vinyl : $1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

4x Shaker Swivel Bar Chairs, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Black Metal & Smokey Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
generations of use. SHAKER Swivel Counter/Bar Chair (LIST PRICE 2023-2024) COM / COL : $1 500 Full Vinyl : $1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shaker Swivel Bar Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Steel, B&W Cowhide & Brown leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
generations of use. SHAKER Swivel Counter/Bar Chair (LIST PRICE 2023-2024) COM / COL : $1 500 Full Vinyl : $1
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Isidoro Black Swivel Bar Stool by Dom Edizioni
By Dom Edizioni
Located in Milan, IT
the dining room to sit while enjoying drinks with friends during parties, or at the kitchen counter
Category

2010s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Isidoro Black Swivel Bar Stool by Dom Edizioni
Isidoro Black Swivel Bar Stool by Dom Edizioni
H 34.26 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Berman Rosetti for Mimi London Co Art Deco Counter Height Bar Stool
By Berman Rosetti
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Berman Rosetti for Mimi London Art Deco Counter Height Bar Stool. This listing is for one counter
Category

Early 2000s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Shaker Swivel Armchair, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak & Steel, Burnt Orange Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Swivel Counterstool armchair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Shaker Swivel armchair, by Ambrozia, Ebonized Oak, Black Steel, Brown Vinyl
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker Swivel Counterstool armchair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Verner Panton, Fritz Hansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Vintage Industrial Metal Tractor Seat Stool, Powder Coated Chartreuse
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
chartreuse tractor seat on a sturdy and adjustable swivel base is so much fun. The seat is counter height
Category

Vintage 1960s American Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Reeves Swivel Bar or Counter Stool W/ Ash stained Walnut legs & Brass Finish.
Located in Westport, CT
Swivel bar stool with Ash legs stained Walnut #2 and satin brass finish accents. Seat and back
Category

2010s Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bar Chair Counter Height In Velvet Upholstery & Polished Brass
By Hommes Studio
Located in Porto, PT
Cluedo Counter Stool is a Memphis design style chair. A swivel counter stool that brings comfort
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Maurice Burke for Arkana GB, Set of 4 Fibreglass Counter-Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Torquay, GB
chairs are equipped with counter-swivel action mechanism. Original but sun faded cushion covers. Very
Category

Mid-20th Century English Space Age Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Phase Design, "Capper Lounge Chair", Lounge Chair
By Phase Design
Located in Los Angeles, CA
tops and formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

MDF Italia Customizable Neil Textile Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
informal environments in combination with kitchens, bar counters and high tables. The Neil collection is
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2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Steel

Capper Lounge Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
language of capped tops and formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static
Category

2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Capper Side Chair with Upholstered Base by Phase Design
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal base with
Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Capper Side Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal base with
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2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Capper Side Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Leather
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal base with attached side
Category

2010s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Capper Lounge Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Leather
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Capper Lounge Chair with Metal Base by Phase Design, 'Black or White', Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal base with
Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

2 Vintage McKinley Leather of Hickory McDowell Swivel Bar Counter Stool Chairs 3
Located in Dayton, OH
swivel has a memory-return. This barstool comes in both bar height and counter height".
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather, Maple

5 Elite Manufacturing Corp Elliot Modern Adjustable Swivel Counter Bar Stools
By Elite
Located in Dayton, OH
lightness in both visual and physical. The Elliott Chair has an exposed the tapered metal base takes this
Category

Late 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Modern Set 4 Swiveling Counter Height Bar Stools by Arthur Umanoff
By Boyeur Scott Furniture Co., Arthur Umanoff
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pairs of bar/ counter stools by Arthur Umanoff for the Boyeur Scott furniture Co. C1960
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Kitchen counter top stool by Pepe Cortes model "Jamaica" beech wood swivel seat
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings. MATERIALS AND FINISHES Chromed steel structure
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Spindle Counter Chair in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential. The Spindle Counter and Bar Chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Capper Counter Stool by Phase Design, Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal
Category

2010s American Stools

Materials

Steel

Warren Bacon Oak and Chromed Steel Counter Stools, Set of 3
By Warren Bacon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chrome stripe and a pair of Milo Baughman swivel chairs.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome

Spindle Counter Stool in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential. The Spindle Counter and Bar Chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Mid Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar Stool
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll rockwell unscripted swivel bar stool The rockwell unscripted
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Medium-High Jamaica Counter Stool Aluminium Seat & Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings. MATERIALS AND FINISHES Chromed steel structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Spindle Counter Stool in Solid White Ash and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential. The Spindle counter and bar chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Iron Garden Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Rio Vista, CA
as tall counter height chairs or bar stools. The chairs swivel supported by an iron base with
Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

A Pair of Kitchen Counter Stools model "Jamacia" by Pepe Cortes, Chromed Steel
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings. MATERIALS AND FINISHES Chromed steel structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 4 Jamaica Kitchen Counter Stools Silver Seat and Chromed Steel Finish
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings. MATERIALS AND FINISHES Chromed steel structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 3 Jamaica Kitchen Counter Stools Silver Seat and Chromed Steel Finish
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings. MATERIALS AND FINISHES Chromed steel structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Set of 6 Jamaica Kitchen Counter High Stool Silver Seat and Chromed Steel Finish
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings. MATERIALS AND FINISHES Chromed steel structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2 The Rockwell
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Knoll Rockwell Unscripted Swivel Bar and Low Stool, Set of 2
By Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Knoll rockwell unscripted swivel bar and low stool - set of 2. The Rockwell
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fabric

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Miller Orange Arm Shell Classic Design Walnut Dowel Legs Swivel mechanism Available in counter and bar
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Spindle Bar Chair in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential. The Spindle Counter and Bar Chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Spindle Chair in Solid, Carved Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential. The Spindle counter and bar chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Spindle Chair in Solid, Carved White Ash and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential. The Spindle Counter and Bar chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Spindle Chair in Solid, Carved White Oak and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential.  The Spindle counter and bar chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Spindle Chair in Solid, Carved Ebonized Ash and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential.  The Spindle counter and bar chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

COR Alvo Bar Stool by Jehs & Laub
By Jehs & Laub
Located in Boston, MA
, the seat has metal frame that is as delicate as it is stable. Alvo bar chair can be swiveled and is
Category

2010s German Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

COR Alvo Bar Stool by Jehs & Laub
COR Alvo Bar Stool by Jehs & Laub
H 48 in W 25.98 in D 24.8 in
Capper Sofa by Phase Design, Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
chairs are offered with fully upholstered swiveling or static base or metal base. Stools are offered in
Category

2010s American Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Capper Low Stool by Phase Design, Leather
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Capper Low Stool by Phase Design, Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal
Category

2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet

Capper Bar Stool by Phase Design, Fabric
By Reza Feiz, Phase Design
Located in North Hollywood, CA
formed back rest system. Lounge chairs can be specified with swivel or static base, metal base, or metal
Category

2010s American Stools

Materials

Steel

Spindle Bar Stool in Solid White Ash and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
elevate a modern essential. The Spindle counter and bar chairs recast their predecessor’s dimensions in
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Set of 8 High Jamaica Bar Stool Aluminium Seat and Chromed Steel by Pepe Cortés
By Pepe Cortés
Located in Barcelona, ES
durabiluty make the chair idea for a variety of settings. MATERIALS AND FINISHES Chromed steel structure
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Metal Barstools, Black Lacquer, Chrome, Grey Leather, France, 1950s
Located in Regensburg, DE
rotating feature that allows for 360-degree swiveling, providing convenience and ease of movement. Each
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Vintage Stainless Steel American Industrial Modern Steampunk Adjustable Stools
Located in Philadelphia, PA
bar chairs. Can also be used as counter stools or sleek Industrial restaurant seating. Seat is
Category

Vintage 1970s American Industrial Stools

Materials

Stainless Steel

Counter-Height Swivel Chairs with Ring 'Vieux Rose', by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT471 Counter-height chair + swivel + ring Seat: leather Seat color: Vieux Rose Base: PT471
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Counter-Height Swivel Chairs with Footrest Ring 'Truffe', by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT473 counter height chair + Swivel + footrest ring. Seat: Leather. Seat color: Truffe
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Counter-Height Swivel Chairs with Footrest Ring 'Châtaigne', by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol & Stephanie Grusenmeyer
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT473 counter-height chair + swivel + footrest ring Seat: leather Seat color: Châtaigne
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Counter-Height Swivel Chair, Leather and Brass by P. Tendercool
By Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser
Located in Bangkok, TH
Model: PT47 counter-height and swivel chair Seat: Leather Seat color: Chataigne Base: PT47 base
Category

2010s Thai Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

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Swivel Chair Counter For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the swivel chair counter you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each swivel chair counter for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and steel. Find 5 options for an antique or vintage swivel chair counter now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the swivel chair counter you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A swivel chair counter made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made swivel chair counter has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Norm Architects, Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser and Jørgen Rasmussen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swivel Chair Counter?

The average selling price for a swivel chair counter at 1stDibs is $950, while they’re typically $300 on the low end and $9,600 for the highest priced.

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.

Questions About Swivel Chair Counter
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    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.