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Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman
Category

1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Down

Navy Blue Drexel Swivel Chairs
Located in Wilton, CT
The tapered back and sophisticated tapered arms set these swivel tub chairs apart from the pack
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Navy Blue Drexel Swivel Chairs
Navy Blue Drexel Swivel Chairs
H 32 in W 27.5 in D 29 in
Contemporary Swivel Chair in Shearling, Customizable
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Tyler Swivel chair is a contemporary swivel chair design that features track arms that curve up
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Inspired Channel Back Swivel Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
Showroom new. Paris swivel channel back chair. Wood swivel base with 360 degree swivel. Spring-down
Category

2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Art Deco Inspired Channel Back Swivel Chair
Art Deco Inspired Channel Back Swivel Chair
H 32.5 in W 30.5 in D 32.5 in
Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Curved Back Swivel Chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Custom Swivel Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Directional, Weiman Preview Furniture, Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful Post Modern Pair of Swivel Chairs and custom mushroom swivel top ottoman newly
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Contemporary Swivel Chair in Blue Gray Shearling
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Tyler Swivel chair is a contemporary swivel chair design that features track arms that curve up
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Corkscrew or Nautilus Swivel Chairs by Directional
By Directional
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Chairs are currently upholstered in the original blush/ tan microsuede upholstery. Chairs feature
Category

1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Modern Swivel Chair in Lime Green Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
Our swivel chair is crafted out of solid hard maple with a firm back and a solid 8-way hand tied
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Maple, Fabric

Velvet Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
By Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base
Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of 1960s Decorative Upholstered Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 1960s decorative upholstered swivel lounge chairs. The chairs have down-filled cushioned
Category

Vintage 1960s Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Blue Swiveling Ruched Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These plush chairs are so much more than just typical swivel chairs, draws influence from Milo
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Set of Vladimir Kagan Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
A modernist's dream! Offered is a stunning pair of restored nautilus chairs produced by Vladimir
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Low Walnut Base Swivel Chair with Cut Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
swivel chair is all about form. Shown upholstered in a striking Scalamandre abstract Jackson Pollack
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Swivel Slipper Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
A Post Modern pair of Vladimir Kagan Bilbao swivel chairs freshly reupholstered in soft ivory
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

MCM Leather Club Swivel Chair by Century Furniture Co
By Century Furniture
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Our Recent Palm Beach Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A Vintage MCM Leather Club Chair by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Contemporary Swivel Chair in White Shearling and Vinyl Back
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Tyler Swivel chair is a contemporary swivel chair design that features track arms that curve up
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of French Modernist Sculptural Swivel Chairs by Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois, Ligne Roset
Located in Houston, TX
Sensational Pair of French Modernist sculptural swivel chairs by Roche Bobois. These stunning
Category

1990s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Rock Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Charleston, SC
comfortable border to the chairs’ shell.
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs with Custom Ottomans
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These classic Vladimir Kagan Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Luxurious pair of channeled Post Modern swivel chairs freshly reupholstered in soft ivory white
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Orange Vladimir Kagan Design Channel Back Swivel Chairs
By Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Directional Inc. from the early 1980s. Each professionally custom upholstered swivel chair, barrel back style
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Michael Wolk Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Michael Wolk
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sexy pair of Michael Wolk Miami chairs with swivel bases professionally reupholstered in luxurious
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Le Jeune Upholstery Barrel Swivel Kara Chair Showroom Model, 2 Available
By Iconic Design Gallery
Located in Miami, FL
Le Jeune Upholstery Barrel Swivel Kara Chair Showroom Model, 2 Available Offered for sale
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern pair of Vladimir Kagan tilt and swivel chairs for directional with custom en suite
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chairs in Ivory Bouclé c. 1970s
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural swivel chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1970 freshly and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Ivory Bouclé Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman Attributed to Adrian Pearsall
By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
this ménage à trois set of swivel chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall paired along with a sexy modern
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Italian Modernist High-Back Swivel Chairs, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of Italian modernist high-back swivel chairs, circa 1960. Highly sculptural and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Michael Wolk for Directional Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs, USA, 1970s
By Michael Wolk
Located in New York, NY
Michael Wolk for Directional pair of swivel lounge chairs in light gray Sensuede with elegantly
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Ultrasuede

Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo
By Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell, (1925-1991) Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo 1980s
Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swivel Barrel Chair by American Studio Craft Artist, David N. Ebner
By David N. Ebner
Located in Bellport, NY
The Swivel Barrel Chair from American Studio Craft Artist David N. Ebner. Upholstered in an Italian
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American American Craftsman Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Mom & Pop Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Sculptural Mom & Pop swivel chairs by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates circa 1970 freshly and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Modern Century Furniture Swivel Barrel Chair Off White & Blue Diamond Brocade
By Century Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Lovely modern swivel barrel chair with off white & beige base & navy-blue diamond brocade fabric by
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brocade

Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs Upholstered in Camel Teddy Bear C. 1955
By Harvey Probber
Located in Saint Louis, MO
This pair of swiveling lounge chairs Model 303A by Harvey Probber is Mid Century Modern royalty
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Post Modern Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Adrian Pearsall, Comfort Designs, Inc.
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Large 1980s Adrian Pearsall Post Modern swivel chair and swivel top ottoman freshly reupholstered
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish, sculptural and incredibly comfortable pair of tilt and swivel wide seat lounge chairs by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Channel tufted barrel swivel Chairs by Henry Glass for JG furniture
By J.G. Furniture Company, Henry P. Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1950s barrel back swivel chairs designed by Henry P. Glass for JG Furniture. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Curly Camel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Topeka, KS
barrel swivel chairs are the epitome of mid-century modern magnificence and are sure to make a
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Moa Swivelling Recliner Chair with Ottoman in Vidar Mastic by Keiji Takeuchi
By Keiji Takeuchi
Located in New York, NY
Armchair Dimensions: H 42" x W 31" x D 37" / Seat Height 17" Ottoman Dimensions: W 2" x D 24" / Seat Height 18" In the Japanese home, one grows up in a peaceful atmosphere, as much ...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Preview Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé C.1990
By Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
swivel chairs by Preview. Gorgeous sculptural silhouette. Uber luxurious modern look and feel. Tom Ford
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Mid-century Swivel Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
1980s. Each custom upholstered swivel chair, barrel back style, covered in a gorgeous green fabric. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Slope Arm Bucket Swivel Chair w Brass Base & English Racing Green Crushed Velvet
By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz
Located in Greenwich, CT
adults. The cushion is high density foam with a feather/down wrap. The swivel is 360 degress. How we
Category

2010s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Maple, Velvet

Pair of Zebrano Wood Crocodile Alligator Patina Brown Leather Swivel Armchairs
Located in GB
finest pair of swivel armchairs I have ever seen, the upholstery is Alligator patina brown leather, it’s
Category

20th Century European Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Zebra Wood, Alligator

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Swivel Down Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the swivel down chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and animal skin, every swivel down chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a swivel down chair, we have 304 options in-stock, while there are 155 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect swivel down chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A swivel down chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one swivel down chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but George Yabu & Glenn Pushelberg, Pieter Compernol, Stephanie Grusenmeyer and Florian Gypser and Directional produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swivel Down Chair?

The average selling price for a swivel down chair at 1stDibs is $4,837, while they’re typically $189 on the low end and $48,000 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 Down Chair
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The main difference between a swivel and a glider is the type of movement each type of mechanism produces. A swivel chair spins in a 360-degree circle, while a glider moves backwards and forwards. Shop an assortment of glider and swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and a chair is specificity. A chair is the general term for furniture typically designed to seat one person at a time, and there are many different kinds of chairs, including dining, accent and office chairs. Lounge chairs are another example of a specific type of chair. They are chairs with a footrest that allows you to elevate your feet while sitting. On 1stDibs, explore a large collection of chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    To tell if a chair is an Eames chair, take a look under the seat or cushion. Authentic Eames lounge chairs are manufactured by Herman Miller and Vitra. If your Eames chair is a Herman Miller original, look for the legendary manufacturer’s specific logomarks on the product (these logomarks can be found on the company’s official website). There is also the manufacturing label, which is usually found under the seat or cushion (unless a former owner removed it). All of the classic Herman Miller designs are paired with a certificate of authenticity. Some designs may also have a medallion attached to certify their authenticity. You can then check trusted online resources to determine if the information on the label is correct for the style of chair (and more info on its construction is available on the official Eames website). You won’t see screws outside of the wood shells on an authentic Eames lounge chair, and prior to the 1970s, original vintage Eames lounge chairs were made with no more than five layers of plywood (during the 1970s, the chairs were made with seven layers). Find a variety of authentic Eames chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 6, 2023
    The difference between an accent chair and a dining chair comes down to function and design. An accent chair usually goes in a seating area, and makers craft them with comfort in mind. As a result, most accent chairs feature cushioning and upholstery and are characterized by generous proportions. The purpose of a dining chair is to provide a place to sit while enjoying a meal. Usually, dining chairs are lighter and smaller than accent chairs for easy maneuvering. While they may have padded seats and backrests, dining chairs generally aren't as abundantly cushioned as accent chairs. Explore a large selection of chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The difference between an Adirondack chair and a Muskoka chair can be easily explained in that garden armchairs are called Adirondack in the USA and Muskoka in Canada. While they both have short legs, bent reclining seats, wide armrests and high backs, the Adirondack chair is 2 inches higher from the floor and 2 inches wider. The Adirondack chair uses a flat yoke at the back while Muskoka might use curved yokes. Shop for an Adirondack chair or Muskoka chair on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
    The difference between a task chair and an executive chair is that most task chairs will have adjustable seat height as well as swivel and tilt functions. Task chairs are lightweight and mobile but are not intended for long periods of continuous use. Executive chairs are meant to be more comfortable and are usually designed with high backrests. An executive chair is intended for long periods of use compared to a task chair, which in some cases may be armless and isn’t going to provide the premium comfort that can be expected from an executive chair. Task chairs are also typically less expensive than executive chairs. Find a variety of antique, modern and contemporary task chairs and executive chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The difference between a lounge chair and an accent chair pertains to purpose. Typically, a lounge chair is wider and deeper than an accent chair and tends to have a thicker cushion. These stylistic differences owe to the fact that lounge chairs are meant to provide luxurious, comfortable seating for long periods of time, while accent chairs are more often intended to add visual appeal to a living room. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of living room chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 1, 2023
    The difference between an occasional chair and an accent chair comes down to usage. An occasional chair is a decorative chair that is placed in a room for its look rather than to function as an everyday seating solution. As a result, occasional chairs may be used infrequently. An accent chair is any decorative chair placed in a seating area. They can be used only occasionally or on a daily basis. Explore a wide variety of chairs on 1stDibs.