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Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
nailhead trim. Ideal for a sophisticated home library, an elegant living room, or as a standalone statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
Classic Blue Leather Swivel Chair
H 33 in W 32 in D 29 in
Classic Black Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
nailhead trim. Ideal for a sophisticated home library, an elegant living room, or as a standalone
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classic Black Leather Swivel Chair
Classic Black Leather Swivel Chair
H 33 in W 32 in D 29 in
Classic Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
nailhead trim. Ideal for a sophisticated home library, an elegant living room, or as a standalone statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Classic Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Classic Brown Leather Swivel Chair
H 33 in W 32 in D 29 in
Classic Medium Brown Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Westwood, NJ
nailhead trim. Ideal for a sophisticated home library, an elegant living room, or as a standalone statement
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Asian American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Winged Swivel Chair with Bauhaus Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a popping bauhaus inspired cut and printed velvet, this winged swivel chair has a small
Category

2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Maple

Mid-Century White Lamb Wool Bouclé Swivel Chairs - Vintage Elegance Redifined
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, personal library, or office, these swivel chairs are more than seating—they're an investment in style. With
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Metal

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

Pair of French Louis XV Style Walnut & Caned Swivel Armchairs
Located in Montreal, QC
A Pair of French Louis XV style walnut swivel armchairs, the caned seats and back are in excellent
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Stylish Blackened Wooden and Brass Art Deco Desk or Piano Swivel Stool, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare stool in the Viennese Secession style. This fine, rare and elegant wooden swivel stool from
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Victorian Antique Bergere Library Swivel Armchair with Leather Seat
Located in High Wycombe, GB
An elegant and rare, Early Victorian antique Bergere library, office, desk, swivel armchair with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel armchair with brass studs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
swivel chair. The seat and backrest are rectangular and the armrests are squared with a geometric shape
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Swedish Mid Century Modern Brown Faux Leather Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Plainview, NY
gracing a library or office, this chair and matching Ottoman will elevate any space or interior design
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Set of Three Mid Century Tufted Black Leatherette Club Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Wicked set of three Mid-Century Modern tufted black leatherette or Naugahyde club chairs. Featuring
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Taylor King Beige Herringbone Rolled Arm Club Lounge Library Chair 40"
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage club or lounge chair by Taylor King. Features flared rolled arms with turned legs and
Category

Late 20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hardwood

“MODUS” table and chairs by Borsani – Italy 1970
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Design Centre
Located in Girona, ES
Triangular table and 6 integrated swivel chairs made for various uses (school and university
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Space Age Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s
By Palle Suenson, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Palle Suenson & Jacob Kjær - Scandinavian Modern A rare executive desk chair by Danish Modenist
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Spindle Counter Chair in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Spindle Bar Chair in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
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2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Spindle Chair in Solid, Carved Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle chair’s distinctive Silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
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
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive Silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
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
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
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
Since its release, the Spindle chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

A Pair of Modular Mirror-Bookshelves by Philippe Starck, Driade 2007
By Philippe Starck
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
. Starck's project includes various furniture pieces like tables, chairs, and mirror-libraries, inspired by
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21st Century and Contemporary French Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Loomi Armchair with Back Cover by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than a chair, less bulky than an armchair. A comfortable place to snuggle up, a small corner of the
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Loomi Armchair with Back Cover by Lapo Ciatti
Loomi Armchair with Back Cover by Lapo Ciatti
H 37.01 in W 24.02 in D 22.84 in
Loomi Armchair with Black Coffee Table in Cream & Black Upholshtery, Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than a chair, less bulky than an armchair. A comfortable place to snuggle up, a small corner of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Loomi Armchair with Black & Green Upholshtered Seat and Back by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than a chair, less bulky than an armchair. A comfortable place to snuggle up, a small corner of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Loomi Armchair with Black Upholshtered Seat and Back by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than a chair, less bulky than an armchair. A comfortable place to snuggle up, a small corner of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Loomi Armchair with Brown & White Upholshtery by Lapo Ciatti
By Opinion Ciatti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
than a chair, less bulky than an armchair. A comfortable place to snuggle up, a small corner of the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Spindle Bar Stool in Solid White Ash and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle chair’s distinctive Silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Spindle Counter Stool in Solid White Ash and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Spindle Counter Stool in Solid Walnut and Steel Designed by Craig Bassam
By BassamFellows
Located in Ridgefield, CT
Since its release, the Spindle Chair’s distinctive silhouette has appeared in a vast array of
Category

2010s Italian Modern Stools

Materials

Steel

Wooden Coffee Table like Perriand, Chapo, Jeanneret, Tripod Base Wabi-Sabi 1940
Located in Paris, FR
workshop opposite the Saint-Sulpice church6. LC7 swivel chair (1927), Museum of Decorative Arts, Paris
Category

Mid-20th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

A Very Fine Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Regency Library Reading Chair
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chair attributed to Gillows. Stamped to the seat rail "GW" possibly for George Wilson, a
Category

Antique 19th Century British Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of George II Style Walnut Swivel Library Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English George II style walnut swivel library chairs upholstered in original caramel
Category

Antique Early 1900s English George II Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Antique Mahogany Cowhide Nailhead Executive Library Desk Swivel Arm Chair
Located in Dayton, OH
Antique library office desk armchair. Made of mahogany featuring a rustic / western cowhide and
Category

Early 20th Century Rustic Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Mahogany

Vintage Leather Swivel Reclining Rolling Executive Desk Office Library Armchair
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage green leather executive office chair. Traditional with modern flare. Features a cherrywood
Category

1990s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cherry

Power Broker Rotating English Leather Library or Desk Chair
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A very handsome rotating library or desk chair having mahogany frame with curved back and button
Category

Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Barrel Shaped off White Vintage Swivel Club Chair with Rolled Arms
By Milo Baughman
Located in Topeka, KS
, or library. Just make this handsome swivel chair yours. It is ready to use! Swivel chair: Height
Category

20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
and join a superior crossbeam rounded top to serve as an armrest. It is swivel. The seat is covered
Category

Antique 1890s French British Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFiELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
, fully restored circa 1830 William IV Captains chair with period Porcelain castors Please note the
Category

Antique 1830s English William IV Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique WH Gunlocke Quartersawn Oak Adjustable Swivel Library Office Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in Dayton, OH
back and adjustable swivel recline. William Henry Gunlocke entered the chair business in Binghamton
Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chairs

Materials

Oak

Chesterfield Leather Library or Office Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Chesterfield leather library or office desk chair This is a wonderfully comfortable desk chair
Category

Early 20th Century Directoire Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Baker Vintage Louis XVI Walnut Leather Executive Office Library Desk Arm Chair
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Dayton, OH
"Baker Furniture Louis XVI executive office desk arm chair, c. mid 20th century Made of walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century Louis XVI Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1920s Oak Book Trolly by Library Bureau SoleMakers
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A mission, utilitarian style mobile shelving unit manufactured by the ‘Library Bureau SoleMakers
Category

Vintage 1920s American Mission Bookcases

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Midcentury Vincent Cafiero Knoll Task Chair
By Vincent Cafiero
Located in Pasadena, TX
the "Knoll approach" to business and design. From 1965-1969, Cafiero also designed Knoll library
Category

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

Materials

Leather

12 dining chairs by Louis Sognot for ARFLEX, 1959. Brass legs, Upholstery restored
By Louis Sognot
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Fabulous set of 12 dining chairs designed by famed French artist, decorator and designer Louis
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

W1V Mahogany & leather library chair with Lectern
By Thomas King
Located in Dereham, GB
W1V Period Mahogany & leather library chair with Lectern Deep Buttoned Black leather upholstery
Category

Antique 1830s British William IV Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of George II Style English Swivel Library Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of English George II style walnut swivel library chairs upholstered in original rich cognac
Category

Antique 19th Century English George II Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair Ward Bennett Chairs for Brickel Associates Inc
By Brickel Associates, Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
presidential library—“a cross between a barroom chair and a courtroom chair with a little Western saddle
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Tilt Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Nice antique swivel, tilt adjustable desk, office chair having a four star base. This example is
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Leather Library Chairs
By Century Furniture
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A stylish pair of leather chairs, one is a swivel base the other is stationary. Intended to be used
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Leather Library Chairs
Pair of Leather Library Chairs
H 40 in W 25 in D 25 in
Bank of England Yale Library Swivel Office Desk Chair in Oak
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury desk chair, in oak. This example is in very good original
Category

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

Materials

Oak

Swivel Tilt Yale Library Bank of England Walnut Desk Office Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Classic swivel, tilt desk chair in solid walnut. This example adjusted in height as follows: Total
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bank of England Yale Library Jury Swivel Office Desk Chair in Walnut
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Swivel desk, office chair attributed to Gunlocke. The chair is adjustable in height, and also
Category

Vintage 1930s American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Bank of England Jury Style Swivel Desk Chair by Marble Chair Company c 1920/1930
By Gunlocke, B.L. Marble Chair Co.
Located in New York, NY
Classic Bank of England, Yale Library, Jury style desk chair. The chair is adjustable in height, it
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Midcentury Grey Leather Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of luxurious grey leather swivel chairs is sure to add a bold splash of design to any
Category

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

Materials

Steel

Vintage Executive Leather Office Desk Library Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
conditioned. All the casters roll easily, the chairs swivels and rocks. American, circa 1980s.
Category

Late 20th Century American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Adjustable Gunlocke Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1940
By Gunlocke
Located in San Francisco, CA
About This is a solid oak, vinyl and fabric swivel desk chair with steel mechanisms. The chair
Category

Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Vintage Romweber Viking Oak Barrel Back Swivel Desk Chair Paisley Fabric
By Romweber Furniture Co.
Located in Dayton, OH
Romweber (R-18290) Viking Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1980s. Features a barrel back design with
Category

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

Materials

Brass

Charles & Ray Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman Model 670 & 671 for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
both pieces have enameled aluminum bases. The lounge chair has a built-in swivel mechanism, ideal for
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Swivel Library Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic swivel library chair available at 1stDibs. A swivel library chair — often made from wood, metal and steel — can elevate any home. There are 10 variations of the antique or vintage swivel library chair you’re looking for, while we also have 15 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a swivel library chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right swivel library chair, those designed in modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. A well-made swivel library chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by BassamFellows, Opinion Ciatti and Osvaldo Borsani are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swivel Library Chair?

A swivel library chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,080, while the lowest priced sells for $990 and the highest can go for as much as $15,000.

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 Library 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.