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.

The LC2 chair is a chair designed by Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. Its full name is the LC2 Petit Confort chair. The LC line, which stressed functionality first, saw the trio of designers carrying out bold experiments with tubular chromed steel, just as architect and Bauhaus faculty member Marcel Breuer had executed with his cantilever Cesca chair around the same time. The chair quite literally inverts the traditional construction of a chair (or any piece of furniture, really) using an exoskeleton of chromed tubular steel instead of hiding the construction inside, prioritizing an emphasis on function that boldly declared their modernist approach. Meanwhile, thick leather cushions make the seat exceptionally comfortable and lend it a boxy appearance that is compatible with the architecture and design of the International Style in which the group worked. On 1stDibs, find a variety of LC2 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.

Who designed the LC2 chair?

The LC2 chair was designed by Le Corbusier in collaboration with Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret. The chair was released to the public in 1928 and remains popular to this day. Shop a collection of Le Corbusier’s designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Who designed LC2 chair?

Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand and Pierre Jeanneret designed the LC2 chair, also known as the Cassina armchair. Their design debuted at the 1927 Autumn Salon in Paris, France. On 1st 1stDibs, you can shop a range of Le Corbusier 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.

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Armadillo/2 Swarovski Swivel Chair by Rainer Bachschmid

$5,050 / item

H 38.19 in W 27.56 in D 25.99 in

Armadillo/2 Swarovski Swivel Chair by Rainer Bachschmid

By Altek Italia Design

Located in Milan, IT

This luxury armchair is covered in white, genuine leather with Swarovski crystal buttons. Its seat height and tilt tension are fully adjustable, and the chair can be locked into five...

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2010s Italian Swivel Chairs

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Leather

$4,000

H 32 in W 44 in D 38 in

1980s Oversized Postmodern Swivel Chair and Ottoman Reupholstered - Set of 2

Located in Chicago, IL

Oooh super comfy swivel chair. Oversized. Perfect for snuggling with a great book. Reupholstered in an oyster two tone velvet (I love this fabric and have used it a lot in my own hom...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

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1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Hand carved cerused oak from a single woo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

$1,895 / set

H 38 in W 14 in D 14 in

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. Outstandi...

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1 OF 2 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS

$1,702 / item

H 32.49 in W 22.25 in D 24.02 in

1 OF 2 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 2 original fully stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each Please not...

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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng

$12,358 / set

$2,220

H 36 in W 26 in D 30 in

Bruno Mathsson for Dux Chrome Based Swivel Lounge Chair. 2 of 2

By Bruno Mathsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in Chicago, IL

This swivelling easy chair is a cross between the famous “Jetson” lounge chair and the “Karin” lounge chair by iconic Swedish designer, Bruno Mathsson for Dux of Sweden.

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Philippe Starck for Kartell White Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 2

$1,840Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31 in W 24 in D 18 in

Philippe Starck for Kartell White Eros Swivel Italian Chairs, Set of 2

By Kartell, Philippe Starck

Located in Wichita, KS

Rare original Philippe Starck for Kartell Eros swivel chairs with marking, made in Italy.

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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage 1980s asymmetric lavender swivel lounge chairs, postmodern, 2 available

$1,620 / item

H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 34.26 in

Vintage 1980s asymmetric lavender swivel lounge chairs, postmodern, 2 available

Located in Hastings, GB

Available separately, these sculptural asymmetric swivel lounge chairs are upholstered in their original lavender ultrasuede. They're in great condition and very comfortable - more ...

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Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

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Ultrasuede

Set of Two '2' Swiveling Tub / Barrell Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s

$8,800 / set

H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 35.5 in

Set of Two '2' Swiveling Tub / Barrell Chairs Attributed to Milo Baughman, 1970s

By Milo Baughman

Located in Deland, FL

Equal parts comfort and style this remarkable set of tub chairs is epitome of American Modern Design. Complete with the original retro burnt orange tweed upholstery these fascinating...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

$1,559 / set

H 32.09 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in

Set of 2 swivel cowhide English style chesterfield office chairs

Located in Harderwijk, NL

This charming set of 2 swivel cow leather Chesterfield office chairs comes in a beautiful brown colour and features the highly sought-after English style.

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Late 20th Century Classical Roman Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Cowhide, Leather

1980s Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Cream Beige Chenille Castors Chairs, Set of 2

$6,500 / set

H 36 in W 40 in D 34 in

1980s Milo Baughman Barrel Swivel Cream Beige Chenille Castors 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 large chairs. The ultra rare barrel tub style chairs exudes an air of luxury and refinemen...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chenille, Upholstery, Wood

Sets of 2 Solid Bamboo French Bistro Inspired Swivel Dining Chairs

$4,850 / set

H 32.5 in W 20 in D 19 in

Sets of 2 Solid Bamboo French Bistro Inspired Swivel Dining Chairs

Located in Bronx, NY

Set of 4 Solid Bamboo French Bistro inspired swivel dining Chairs. Great Parisian flair, the curved backs and rounded seat gives these unique chairs a great style to use as side chai...

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Vintage 1970s French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Materials

Steel

Sold

H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in

Vintage Art Deco Shell Back Grey Leather Lacquered Frame Swivel Chair 1 of 2

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Art Deco shell back leather swivel chair. A very well made and comfortable chair. The armrest and base are black Lacquered w...

Category

20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

H 32 in W 19 in D 17 in

Original Eames PKW-2 Wire Chair on Dowel Swivel Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Scarce, original, 1950s Eames PKW2 wire chair on walnut dowel swivel base for Herman Miller. One of the finest Eames PKW2 chairs we have had at OAM. Bikini leather patina is beautifu...

Materials

Wool, Lucite

Chrome Swivel Desk Chair in Brown Leather, Italy 1960s - 2 Available

Sold

H 28.5 in W 23 in D 25 in

Chrome Swivel Desk Chair in Brown Leather, Italy 1960s - 2 Available

Located in Chicago, IL

A 1960s Italian desk chair featuring a sculptural chrome frame with a swivel X-base. This chair has an upholstered seat and back with button tuft detailing in original brown leather ...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

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Metal

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"Madeleine" Bow Back Walnut Chair by Christiane Lemieux

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"Pietra" Curved Swivel Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric with Leather Arms

$4,693 / item

H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in

"Pietra" Curved Swivel Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric with Leather Arms

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Pietra from Italian: Stone The Pietra swivel armchair is designed with pure, organic shape. Covered with a mix of comfortable fabrics: off-white boucle on the front and polyester wit...

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs

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$10,475 / item

H 31.5 in W 114.18 in D 43.31 in

The Montauk, Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa

Located in Jesteburg, DE

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Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

$7,062 / item

H 23.63 in Dm 43.31 in

Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier

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Swivel Chairs 2 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the swivel chairs 2 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each swivel chairs 2 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, metal and wood. If you’re shopping for a swivel chairs 2, we have 5111 options in-stock, while there are 234 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the swivel chairs 2 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A swivel chairs 2 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan and Thayer Coggin each produced at least one beautiful swivel chairs 2 that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swivel Chairs 2?

A swivel chairs 2 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,411, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $55,155.

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.

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