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...
Chenille, Upholstery, Wood
2 F152 Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs by Geoffrey D Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in Izegem, VWV
Great set of lounge chairs by Geoffrey David Harcourt, designed for Artifort. These armchairs, upholstered in a brown leather on a plastic swivel base date from the 1970s and are in ...
Leather, Plastic
Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel Chairs, Set of 2
By Marge Carson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sculptural large swivel chairs on a wood base. The ultra rare barrel tub style swivel chairs ex...
Upholstery, Wood, Down
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Black Leather Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Offering One Of Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern black leather swivel Barrel lounge chairs by Preview Spectacularly designed ...
Leather
2 Midcentury Green Channel Back Swivel Armchairs Milo Baughman Attributed, Pair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Pair of Mid-Century Modern shell shape back swivel armchairs in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These beautiful armchairs both rest on a covered matching upholstered pl...
Fabric, Foam, Wood
Don Chadwick Bill Stumpf for Herman Miller Equa 2 swivel tilt task chair
By Herman Miller, Don Chadwick
Located in Ferndale, MI
Herman Miller swivel , tilt , height adjustable office / desk / task chair .
Aluminum
Vintage Eero Saarinen Knoll Swivel Task Chair in Ivory Bouclé Faux Fur Set of 2
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
Vintage Mid-Century Modern task chair in the style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll, newly upholstered in a soft Ivory Boucle Faux Fur fabric. Featuring a polished chrome swivel base with ...
Metal, Stainless Steel
Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's
By Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's. It is an iconic Space Age design, inspired by the Eero Saarinen design for Knoll fro...
Metal
$1,815 / item
Pair of Antique 'Captain's" Swivel Office Chairs '2'
Located in London, GB
Metal and oak 'Officer's' or 'Captain's' chairs. France, early 20th century. Sat on heavy cast metal base. The chairs swivel. Some wear commensurate with age but gene...
Metal
Contemporary Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair Set/2, White Boucle, by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Conchula Swivel Lounge Chair Set/2, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Brass
Contemporary Caju Swivel Lounge Chair Set/2, Boucle, Faux Fur, by Greenapple
By Rute Martins, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Contemporary Caju Swivel Lounge Chair Set/2, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair Set/2, Leather Boucle, by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chairs Set/2, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
Brass, Stainless Steel
Set of 2 Bla Station Innovation C Swivel Chairs by Fredrik Mattson, Sweden
By Bla Station, Fredrik Mattson
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice set of 2 "Innovation C" swivel chairs, designed by Fredrik Mattson for Bla Station, Sweden.
Steel
Armchairs Chairs Swivel Leather Metal Wood Midcentury Modern Italy 1960 Set of 2
Located in Palermo, IT
Set of 2 anatomically shaped swivel armchairs/chairs produced in Italy in the 1960s/70s.
Metal, Chrome
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Brown Swivel Chair & Ottoman, 1960s, Set of 2
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The reclining lounge chair with a square footstool. Manufactured in Denmark during the 1960s, the set is upholstered in high-quality, soft brown microfiber with a suede-like appearan...
Textile, Wood
Verpan System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe, 1973 by Verner Panton, Swivel Base
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe, 1973 The System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe by Verner Panton is one of the most distinctive lounge seating...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair Set/2, Linen Faux Fur, by Greenapple
By Greenapple, Rute Martins
Located in Lisboa, PT
Mid-Century Modern Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple. The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance betwe...
Brass
Verpan System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe 1973 by Verner Panton, Swivel Base Green
By Verpan, Verner Panton
Located in Varedo, Lombardia
Brand: Verpan Design: Verner Panton Model: System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe, 1973 The System 1-2-3 Lounge Chair Deluxe by Verner Panton is one of the most distinctive lounge seating...
Steel
Set of Two (2) Mid Century Modern Iron Wire Swiveling Patio Chairs, c. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
Constructed from steel wire this set of two period patio chairs boast the original plaid outdoor cushions. Use these in a sunroom, patio or in your interior if desired. The set swive...
Metal
Restored 1960s Russell Woodard Spun Fiberglass Outdoor Dining Set
By Russell Woodard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The opposite side of the cushion has no fading (see photos). 1. armless chair total height 34 seat height without cushion 15 seat height with cushion 18 width 21.5 total depth 23...
Fabric, Fiberglass
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