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Jerry Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Banská Štiavnica, SK
Jerry swivel desk chair in oriignal condition with signs of use.
Category

Vintage 1930s Slovak Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech

  • Jerry Swivel Desk Chair
  • Jerry Swivel Desk Chair
  • Jerry Swivel Desk Chair
  • Jerry Swivel Desk Chair
H 34.65 in W 16.93 in D 16.93 in
Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
Category

Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

  • Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
  • Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
  • Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
  • Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
H 89 in W 62 in D 60 in
Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian swivel desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

  • Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
  • Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
  • Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
  • Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
H 34.26 in W 23.23 in D 25.2 in
Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Danish swivel desk chair by Fritz Hansen. Made in oak, seat upholstered in light gray canvas
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

  • Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
  • Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
  • Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
  • Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Italian Leather & Chrome Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A very stylish, well made and extremely comfortable vintage leather swivel desk chair. It was made
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

RH Oviedo American Style Brown Leather Upholstered Swivel / Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-Century American-Style tufted brown leather upholostered swivel / desk chair in channeled brown
Category

20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Swivel Desk Chair by GoodForm General Fireproofing
By General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Great Art Deco swivel desk chair with adjustable tilt backrest, stylized armrests, and aluminum
Category

Mid-20th Century American Machine Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 20th Century Industrial Cast Iron and Solid Oakwood Swiveling Desk Chair
Located in Bergen op Zoom, NL
Early 20th century example of a swiveling desk chair in solid oakwood and cast iron hardware
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Industrial Swivel Desk Chair Cast Iron Early 20th Century
Located in Bjuråker, SE
Early 20th century swivel desk chair / music chair, probably France. The oak chair with a cast iron
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Vintage 1920s Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Late 19th Century Antique Wood Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Pasadena, TX
Late 19th century antique wood leather swivel desk chair Wood and leather Measures: 23? W x 22
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Industrial Leather Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Cross
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Early 20th century, rolling, swivel, desk chair by Fritz Cross features a painted steel frame in
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen Danish Teak Adjustable Height Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Germantown, MD
An Arne Jacobsen designed Danish teak adjustable height swivel desk chair. Seat height is
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Italian, Lombardia, Walnut Swivel Desk Chair, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having a barrel back and a carved finial and shaped splat this swiveling desk chair is raised on a
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Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Executive Office Swivel Desk Chair, Faux Leather, 20th C
Located in Big Flats, NY
Executive Office Swivel Desk Chair, Faux Leather, 20th C Measures- 44.5''H x 30.5''W x 33.25''D
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20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

1940s Art Deco Style Swivel Desk Chair with Woven Rattan and Loop Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Art Deco swivel desk chair from circa 1940 with woven rattan back and seat, loop arms and
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

1950’s Vintage Leather & Steel Swivel Desk Chair by Tan-Sad
By Tan-Sad
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage swivel desk chair, made in England by Tan-Sad and dating from the 1950’s. This is
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Blue Swivel Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
This early swivel desk chair designed by Charles Eames and retailed by Herman Miller was designed
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Domore Co. Executive Multi Adjustable Industrial Swivel Desk Chair on Casters
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Ferndale, MI
Durable quality construction would be one way to describe this Domore Chair co. swivel desk chair
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of English Swiveling Desk Chairs Early 20th Century
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of swiveling desk chairs early 20th century English In green leather with studs, feet in
Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique English Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair on Casters, Circa 1890-1910
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English mahogany swivel desk chair on casters, Circa 1890-1910. Handsome inlaid chairs with
Category

Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Spage Age Smoked Plexi Glass Swivel Desk Chair, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful vintage modern smoked lucite desk arm chair and a swivel base. The thick padded seating
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Bauhaus Style Tube Steel and Beechwood, 1930s
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen, Frits Schlegel
Located in Odense, DK
Early Fritz Hansen swivel chair in tube steel and solid beechwood with an amazing patina to the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

19th Century Swiss Hand Carved Wood Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Vista, CA
19th century Swiss hand carved wood chair with central cartouche and what appears to be a coat of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
By Jansko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This high back desk chair features shapely vinyl swivel seat and sturdy metal base. Stylish Mid
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

  • Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
  • Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
  • Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
  • Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
1950s “3217” Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful swivel desk chair, model “3217”, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

M2L M Swivel Desk Chair in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Swivel chair 4 stars chromed steel base padded and upholstered
Category

2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Textile

  • M2L M Swivel Desk Chair in STOCK
  • M2L M Swivel Desk Chair in STOCK
  • M2L M Swivel Desk Chair in STOCK
  • M2L M Swivel Desk Chair in STOCK
H 83 in W 48 in D 57 in
Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Italy, c.1980
Located in Surbiton, GB
Late 20th Century leather desk chair manufactured by Marcatré. Founded in 1975 Marcatré is
Category

Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rubber

  • Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Italy, c.1980
  • Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Italy, c.1980
  • Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Italy, c.1980
  • Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Italy, c.1980
H 35.04 in W 33.86 in D 34.26 in
20th Century Cognac Leather Chesterfield Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Sofia, BG
leg swivel base on castors, circa 1920’s.  
Category

Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.    
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vintage Gastone Rinaldi Chrome + Leather Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1970s
By Gastone Rinaldi
Located in Ely, GB
A Beautiful Vintage midcentury Chrome & Leather Desk Chair attributed to Gastone Rinaldi, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swivel Desk Chair "Mix" by Afra & Tobia Scarpa for Molteni, 1970s
By Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Molteni
Located in Ixelles, BE
Designer - Afra & Tobia Scarpa Producer - Molteni Model - Desk Chair "Mix"/ Swivel - not
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Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Burgundy Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair
By Andrew Gower, Jasper Seating Co.
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style portrait swivel and tilt management desk chair by Jasper Group
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Steel

1980s Hollywood Regency Style Channel Leather Swivel Desk Chair, Jack Cartwright
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Hollywood Regency style black leather rolling office or desk chair by Jack Cartwright. This modern
Category

Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
By Francesco Bocola, Pierre Cardin
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Leather swivel desk chair made for the pyramidal desk . Made in fine leather but shows some traces
Category

Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

  • Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
  • Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
  • Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
  • Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
H 44.1 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Desk Chair by Marble Chair Company c 1920/1930
By B.L. Marble Chair Co., Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
swivels a full 360 degrees, and tilts to create a very comfortable and flexible office, desk chair. This
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

BO611 Swivel Desk Chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius - Bo-Ex, Denmark
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare model BO611 swivel chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, manufactured by Bo-Ex Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rowac Model XIII Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1920s
By Rowac
Located in Gloucester, GB
- Steel frame with wooden seat and backrest - Height adjustable - Original brown paint - Branded "Rowac" on one leg - Original maker badge to the underside of the seat - Made by...
Category

Vintage 1920s German Industrial Chairs

Materials

Steel

  • Rowac Model XIII Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1920s
  • Rowac Model XIII Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1920s
  • Rowac Model XIII Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1920s
  • Rowac Model XIII Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1920s
H 33.47 in W 14.97 in D 16.54 in
3117 Black Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage black swivel desk chair with adjustable seat, model 3117 designed by Arne Jacobsen for
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arts and Crafts Desk or Office Chair by Kendrick & Jefferson
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
without a swivelling desk chair and this one is very comfortable The back of the chair is 35” high, 23
Category

Antique Early 1900s Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

1960s vintage swivel velvet desk chair
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
Vintage swivel desk chair from the 1960s. Made in Italy in pure industrial style. Black steel
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

  • 1960s vintage swivel velvet desk chair
  • 1960s vintage swivel velvet desk chair
  • 1960s vintage swivel velvet desk chair
  • 1960s vintage swivel velvet desk chair
H 31.5 in W 24.81 in D 31.5 in
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A fully caned tilt / swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel.
Category

Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Ash

  • Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
  • Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
  • Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
  • Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
H 33 in W 26 in D 26 in
Vladimir Kagan Desk Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Executive Desk Chair by Vladimir Kagan. Fabric, chromed metal. High back swivel desk chair with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

  • Vladimir Kagan Desk Chair
  • Vladimir Kagan Desk Chair
  • Vladimir Kagan Desk Chair
  • Vladimir Kagan Desk Chair
H 44.5 in W 27.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Red Leather Midcentury Desk Swivel Chairs
Located in Napa, CA
A pair of midcentury Swedish swiveling desk chairs with a polished cast aluminum frame. The vintage
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Modern Blue Velvet Desk Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Industrial style swivel desk chair with channel quilting blue velvet upholstery on a metal
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

  • Modern Blue Velvet Desk Chair
  • Modern Blue Velvet Desk Chair
  • Modern Blue Velvet Desk Chair
  • Modern Blue Velvet Desk Chair
H 38 in W 25 in D 28 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Desk Chair by Andrew Morrison & Bruce Hannah for Knoll
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Lafayette, IN
Arguably one of the most elegant desk chair designs from the mid-century era, this Morrison/Hannah
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Ward Bennett Desk Chair
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
, tilt/swivel desk chair designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Solid chrome and wood base structural base
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

  • Ward Bennett Desk Chair
  • Ward Bennett Desk Chair
  • Ward Bennett Desk Chair
  • Ward Bennett Desk Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 23.25 in
Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Knoll, Don Chadwick
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Chicago, IL
, tilt/swivel desk chairs designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel: solid chrome and wood base structural
Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...

Materials

Chrome

  • Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
  • Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
  • Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
  • Pair of Ward Bennett Desk Chairs
H 33 in W 25 in D 23.25 in
Charles Eames Aluminum Group High Back Desk Chair, Herman Miller / Mid Century
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early Eames aluminum group tilt/ swivel desk chair on castors. Classic Mid-Century Modernist
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Roger Lee Sprunger Office Chairs
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Lee Sprunger for Dunbar pair of adjustable-swivel desk chairs adjustable, tilt lock, caster
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Bount Office Chair
Located in Paris, FR
Office chair Bount with solid wood structure upholstered and covered with camel leather. Swivel
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21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

  • Bount Office Chair
  • Bount Office Chair
  • Bount Office Chair
  • Bount Office Chair
H 35.44 in W 26.38 in D 24.41 in
Elmar Flototto desk chairs 1970s
By Elmar Flötotto
Located in Čelinac, BA
Elmar Flototto swivel desk chair 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

  • Elmar Flototto desk chairs 1970s
  • Elmar Flototto desk chairs 1970s
  • Elmar Flototto desk chairs 1970s
  • Elmar Flototto desk chairs 1970s
H 31.5 in W 14.97 in D 17.72 in
Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique Victorian style desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
Category

Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

  • Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
  • Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
  • Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
  • Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 25.99 in
Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Herman Miller Eames elephant grey swivel desk chair. Adjustable height base. No fading or
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian style leather captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

  • Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
  • Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
  • Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
  • Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Cognac Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair by Fritz Hansen, Pair (2) Available
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series four-star swivel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Desk Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen Metal Oak Denmark, circa 1950
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century Modern swivelling desk chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen circa 1950 Denmark and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Swivel Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the swivel desk chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every swivel desk chair was constructed with great care. There are 640 variations of the antique or vintage swivel desk chair you’re looking for, while we also have 9 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer swivel desk chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each swivel desk chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. De Sede, Knoll and Herman Miller each produced at least one beautiful swivel desk chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Swivel Desk Chair?

Prices for a swivel desk chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.

Finding the Right office-chairs-desk-chairs for You

An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.

Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.

Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.

Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?

As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.

If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.

An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.

Questions About Swivel Desk Chair
  • 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.

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Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing

The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Light and Dwell Brings Elegance and Ease to an Oregon Wine Country Estate

Molly Kidd lets her affection for France shine through in a new-build home that has the character of a centuries-old villa but still feels light and fresh.

Sight Unseen’s Magna Chair Channels the Greatness of Ancient Rome

Sight Unseen’s Magna Chair Channels the Greatness of Ancient Rome

Who knew aluminum could be so sexy?