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Mid-Century Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
Fabulous set
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Lucite Shell Swivel Chairs
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of swivel chairs each having a curved Lucite back with vinyl pad seat, mounted on a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Postmodern Purple Ascending Clam Shell Back Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Purple Ascending Clam Shell Back Swivel Chairs, a pair, offer a bold and elegant
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
themselves. This beautiful set of Post Modern Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs has been freshly reupholstered
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Midcentury Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs float on top of a circular chrome trim swivel
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini style wrought iron swivel chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 25 in D 21 in
1960s Red Reclinable Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll Giroflex with Walnut Shells
By Martin Stoll, Giroflex Stoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful reclinable swivel chair designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex in Switzerland with typical
Category
Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood
H 37.01 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames swivel padded arm shell chairs, unusual color combination, early
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
of the shell. The walnut wood base showing age with some marks. The swivel base does properly swivel
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
Modern Scandinavian Swivel Chair
By Michael Sodeau
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
This Oyster High Swivel Chair is an example of modern Scandinavian design. Created by Michael
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Chairs by Davis Furniture Industries
By Davis Furniture
Located in New Haven, CT
A pair of swivel chairs by Davis Furniture, upholstered in grey Leather. With a star shaped chrome
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swivel Chair by Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in New York, NY
chair in orange vinyl with bent ply shell, cast aluminium joinery, on pedestal base. Chair shows minor
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
swivel seat on gray fiberglass shell. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The cast aluminum four prong
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
809 Swivel Lounge Chair Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
of the outer shell. A clever mechanism allows users to individually adjust the position of the chair
Category
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Fabricius & Kastholm Swivel Chair in Leather and Steel
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Kill International, swivel chair model 'FK 6725', leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Armadillo/2 Swarovski Swivel Chair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
height and tilt tension are fully adjustable, and the chair can be locked into five different tilt
Category
2010s Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swivel Wilkhahn Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
By Wilkhahn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wilkhahn, lounge chairs, leather, metal, German, 1970s
Cubic, low lounge chairs on a swivel base
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Steelcase i2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual Swivel Lounge Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern i2i lounge chair is very comfortable and well designed, feature independently dual
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Adjustable Swivel Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice pair of adjustable height swivel chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames,, Retain original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, metal, Europe, 1970s
Cubic, low lounge chair on a swivel base
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base
Located in Ely, GB
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base.
The chair, which is super heavy, boasts
Category
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Modern Steelcase i2i Collaborative Ergonomic Dual Swivel Graphite Lounge Chair
By Steelcase
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Modern i2i lounge chair is very comfortable and well designed, feature independently dual
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31.5 in W 32.5 in D 28.5 in
808 Swivel Recliner Lounge Chair with Ottoman Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
of the outer shell. A clever mechanism allows users to individually adjust the position of the chair
Category
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 47.64 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Contemporary Modern Source Jump Swivel Multiuse Chair Brand New, 8 Available
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The Source Jump is a versatile and elegant swivel chair which delivers relaxed comfort and
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 19 in D 21 in
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
Geoffrey Harcourt Swivel Leather Lounge Chair- "F504" for Artifort, 1960's
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair designed by Geoffrey Harcourt in 1968 for famous Dutch
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 26.78 in W 27.17 in D 28.35 in
808 Swivel Recliner Lounge Leather Chair with Ottoman Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
of the outer shell. A clever mechanism allows users to individually adjust the position of the chair
Category
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 47.64 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
A Rare Pair of Fiberglass Karate Swivel Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of "Karate" Swivel Lounge Chairs by Michel Cadestin for Airborne. The chair's frame is
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Budapest, HU
designed, including: chairs, shell chairs, sofas, tables, shelves, kitchen and office plastic entrance
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
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
Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
chairs' form suggests an abstracted interpretation of nautilus shells with their concave curves. Beyond
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
Steve Chase Martin Brattrud Chrome Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters- A Pair
By Martin Battrud, Steve Chase
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome and Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters by Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud
Offered for sale
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 40 in
Mid Century Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik
By H.W. Klein, Brahmin
Located in New York, NY
. The chair features a sculptural cast aluminum four star base, and a swivel mounted upholstered shell
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.5 in W 31 in D 28 in
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the seats are deep and comfortable. Chairs rotate 360 degrees
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
1 of 10 Vitra Eames Herman Miller Black Leather Swivel Office Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in GB
Miller high back black leather office swivel armchairs RRP £34,000
These chairs are just about as
Category
20th Century English Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 40.16 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid-century fiberglass wheeled shell chair.
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
This chair measures: 18.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century fiberglass wheeled shell chair
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
This chair measures: 18.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Modern Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia Iuta Swivel Dining Chairs, a Pair
By Antonio Citterio, B&B Italia
Located in Secaucus, NJ
These classic and elegant Iuta swivel chairs created by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia, combine
Category
2010s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 31 in W 26.5 in D 26.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Leather Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique Plycraft style leather armchair features bentwood shell design, plush vintage leather
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
White Armadillo/2 Swivel Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
shell; and chromed-steel structure for the back- and armrests. The chair's tilt can be locked into five
Category
2010s Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Black Armadillo/2 Swivel Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
This swivel armchair has a five-spoked, cast aluminum base. It can be locked into five tilt
Category
2010s Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
1 OF 4 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in GB
stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each
Please note the delivery fee
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.49 in W 22.25 in D 24.02 in
Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Tulip chair looks as if it is made of all one Material, the sculptural fiberglass shell seat is actually
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
1 of 2 Hand Dyed Brown Leather Aviator Hammered Metal Swivel Captains Armchairs
Located in GB
These are the ever popular aviator chairs, they have a hand hammered and riveted aluminium shell, chrome
Category
20th Century English Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 31.11 in D 26.38 in
Pair of Charles Eames for Herman Miller Bucket Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matching pair of yellow vinyl shell chairs on swivel bases.
Please confirm item location (NY or NJ
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Joe Colombo Elda Chair in White leather and white fiberglass
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classic: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Rare Black Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very sought after Karuselli lounge chair in black designed in 1965 by Yrjö Kukkapuro, made by Haimi
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.23 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
the design.
set of 2 side chair, model pkw-2, swivel dowel-base
1 white powder coated wire-shell
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 19.3 in
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Red Fibreglass "Amicus" Armchair by Antero Poppius, Finland, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair consists of a moulded fibreglass shell that stands on a single base connecting the two parts of
Category
Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Space Age 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in PEGO, ES
Rare pair (priced INDIVIDUALLY) of 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chairs by Michel Cadestin
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 37.41 in W 37.8 in D 35.44 in
Lopold Swivel Chair
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Part of the Lopod collection, this chair is designed by Giulio Manzoni and features a structural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Classic Fiberglass Swivel Side Shell Chairs Charles Eames, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Six Classic Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Beirut, LB
A vintage desk chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. The fiberglass shell is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hipod Swivel Base Chair by Giulio Manzoni
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Swivel armchair both for residential and office, with structural polyurethane outer shell and cold
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Swivel Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal swivel shell chair for your home. Frequently made of metal, plastic and fiberglass, every swivel shell chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a swivel shell chair, we have 42 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect swivel shell chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A swivel shell chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — is very popular. A well-made swivel shell chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Herman Miller, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames are consistently popular.
How Much is a Swivel Shell Chair?
Prices for a swivel shell chair start at $513 and top out at $12,600 with the average selling for $1,500.
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 Shell Chair
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A 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.
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
- Is the Shell Chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, 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 22, 2022Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, 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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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
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
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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