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4 Vintage Mid Century Modern Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of four vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.25 in
Pair of Tulip Swivel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of tulip base swivel chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft associates. Fully restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool
Swivel chair n°976 by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Le Grand-Saconnex, CH
Swivel tulip chair in black leather (model 976) designed by Geoffrey D. Harcourt for Artifort in
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Budapest, HU
Vállalat! Jury number: 120107
THese so-called tulip chairs pop with Mid-Century Modern style and a bright
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs Brown Fur Upholstry Tulip Bases
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Philadelphia, PA
swivel bases.
These chairs are in good condition. Stable and smooth swivel mechanism and perfectly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) polished aluminum and chrome tulip base barrel swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
High Back Tulip Swivel Chair by Fabricius, Kastholm for Kill, Model Fk 6725
By Jørgen Kastholm, Alfred Kill International, Preben Fabricius
Located in Antwerp, BE
A timeless sculpture of modernity, chocolate brown leather beautiful FK 6725 lounge chair designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.92 in W 29.53 in D 19.69 in
2 Limited Edition Pierre Paulin Tulip Swivel Armchairs for Artifort, 1965
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of limited edition Little Tulip swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.93 in W 26.38 in D 23.63 in
Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Fantastic pair of vintage swivel Tulip armchairs model 150 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Contemporary Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Mitchell Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
pink upholstery and metal tulip style base makes this pair of chairs stand out in any seating
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Rock Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Charleston, SC
blossoming tulip. An overstuffed cushion runs down along the edge of the seat back adding a sculptural, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair & Ottoman Stendig Style Newly Upholstered
By Stendig Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip Base Lounge Chair & Atomic Style Ottoman Stendig Style Newly
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 28 in D 28 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
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
Maurice Burke for Arkana Set of Six Swivel Chairs in Fiberglass and Metal
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Burke for Arkana, set of swivel chairs, model '116' fiberglass, metal, fabric, United
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.7 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in
Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile
Jeffrey Bernett for B&B 1980s Swivel Armchairs
By Jeffrey Bernett
Located in Milano, IT
Jeffrey Bernett for B&B 1980s swivel armchairs Tulip model in knickerbocker completely removable
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Stendig Style Swivel Lounge & Atomic Style Ottoman Newly Upholstered
By Stendig Co.
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Tulip Base Stendig Lounge & Atomic Styled Ottoman Newly Upholstered in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 9 in D 28 in
Pair of Overman Pod Chairs
By Overman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Overman Pod Chairs. Rare early tulip base swivel pod chairs by Overman. Overman Swivel Pod
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s Chrome ‘Polar’ Chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo, Finland, a Pair
By Esko Pajamies
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A 1960s pair of “Polar L-1001P” chairs by Esko Pajamies for Lepo, Finland. Rotating seats sit atop
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
equilibrium between the little tulip dining chair and the large Tulip armchair. The Tulip midi, at the time
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather
By B&B Italia
Located in Tilburg, NL
B&B Italia Pair of 'Tulip' Swivel Club Chairs in Brown Leather, Italy, 2010.
This is a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
1970's Pierre Paulin Inspired Blue Flower Textile Tulip Swivel Chair by TopForm
By Topform, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's blue tulip swivel chair by TopForm, inspired by Eero Saarinen and Pierre Paulin. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
Six Saarinen Swivel Tulip Design Base for Knoll Leather Seats
By Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Six Mid-Century Modern swivel Saarinen tulip design base chairs for Knoll. Black leather removeable
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
1950s Early Tulip Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll - a pair
By Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Iconic pair of tulip swivel chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1970s Swivel Tulip Leather Chairs Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, timeless, tulip swivel chairs you could
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern club chairs on a tulip shape swivel base. Round barrel back with sculpting
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Tulip Midi Lounge in STOCK
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965
By Arkana Furniture, Eero Saarinen, Maurice Burke
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell chair was designed by Maurice Burke in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Swivel Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, NL circa 1965
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful pair of dark brown mid-century swivel Tulip armchairs by Pierre Paulin. Made around 1965
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Maurice Burke Tulip Style Pedestal Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Ferndale, MI
Not the usual Saarinen Knoll knock off chair from Burke . This pair of pedestal chairs are a more
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
FK6725 Tulip Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Munich, DE
Showroom model in very good condition. With swivel base.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard Polished Aluminum Tulip Chair with Ottoman
By Russell Woodard, Herbert Saiger
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Introducing the Herbert Saiger for Russell Woodard Mid-Century Modern Polished Aluminum Tulip
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28 in W 32.5 in D 27 in
FK6725 Tulip Chair by Fabricius and Kastholm '2 Available'
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Munich, DE
Showroom models in good condition. With swivel bases. These chairs have been designed 1968 and
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather
Prospettive Luna Swivel Saarinen Style Aluminum Blue Mid Century Club Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Prospettive Luna Swivel Saarinen Style Aluminum Blue Mid Century Style Dining Club Chair Designed
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Artifort Model F156 Swivel Lounge Chair with New Velvet Yellow Upholstery
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome Artifort swivel lounge chair with white Saarinen style tulip base and new yellow velvet
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.75 in W 26.5 in D 30.5 in
French Lounge Swivel Chair & Ottoman, Matte Chrome, Cast Aluminum, Black Vinyl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare and fine swivel lounge chair and swivel ottoman with cast aluminum and steel frame with
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 35.5 in W 35 in D 29 in
Börje Johanson Orange Leather Venus Chairs on White Tulip Foot, Sweden 60s -Pair
By Börje Johanson
Located in Basel, BS
listing, sold as a set.
These striking swivel chairs from Johanson Design, Sweden, capture the essence of
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Börje Johanson Orange Leather Venus Chairs w/ Tulip Foot Sweden 60s -Set of 6!
By Börje Johanson
Located in Basel, BS
!!!
These striking swivel chairs from Johanson Design, Sweden, capture the essence of Swedish style in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Börje Johanson Orange Leather Venus Chairs w/ Tulip Foot Sweden 60s -Set of 5
By Börje Johanson
Located in Basel, BS
, if you would like less than the entire set.
These striking swivel chairs from Johanson Design
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Lucite Chromcraft Dining Set Tulip Glas Dining table & 4x leather Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Munich, Bavaria
space age era.
The beautiful tulip swivel chairs are beautiful sculptured with a thin body shape.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
10 Tina Swivel Chairs by Arik Levy for Softline, Italy, 1979
By Arik Levy
Located in GRENOBLE, FR
Lot of 10 “Tina” model swivel chairs by Arik Levy for Softline, 1979 and made in Italy. White
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960's Eero Saarinen Tulip dining chairs for Knoll, set of 4 upholstered
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen
Tulip chairs, armless with off-white upholstery.
by Knoll, USA
Set of 4 chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bird Tulip Chair by Fabricius & Kastholm Kill International 1960s Model FK6725
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in London, GB
its inviting and cocoon-like shape.
One of the chair's standout features is its swivel base, which
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 41.74 in W 29.14 in D 25.6 in
Joe D'Urso for Knoll Pair of Swivel Club Lounge Chairs in Deep Blue Wool Blend
By Joe D'Urso, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
One of Joe D'Urso's most iconic designs, this pair of chairs was produced in by Knoll. This pair
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29 in W 33 in D 29 in
Eero Saarinen Knoll Studio Set of Four (4) Mid Century Classic Tulip Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A superb set of four (4) swivel armchairs of recent vintage, made by KnollStudio. Tagged under seat
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 26 in D 24 in
Model 4835 Eros Swivel Dining Chairs by Philippe Starck for Kartell, Set of 6
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in Izegem, VWV
from glossy bright red polycarbonate that sits on a polished aluminum swivel tulip base. The chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Midcentury Tulip Dining Table Set Styled After Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
amazing dining set. It features four armless swivel chairs that have a white lacquer finish. The table has
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Set/12 Little Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, 1980s
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Almelo, NL
swivel Little Tulip chair, designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in the Netherlands in 1965, is a
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 30.32 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Erwine and Estelle Laverne Champagne Chair, for Formes Nouvelles 1957
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
swivel comfortably. Inspired by Saarinen's "Tulip" chair, Champagne is part of Laverne's "Invisible Group
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Erwine and Estelle Laverne Champagne Chairs, for Homes Nouvelles 1957
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
, the chairs swivel comfortably. Inspired by Saarinen's "Tulip" chair, Champagne is part of Laverne's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Mid-Century Erwine and Estelle Laverne Champagne Chair, for Formes Nouvelle 1957
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in Saint Rémy de Provence, FR
, the chairs swivel comfortably. Inspired by Saarinen's "Tulip" chair, Champagne is part of Laverne's
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 24.02 in
Geoffrey Harcourt Pair of F152 Lounge Chairs with Ottoman for Artifort 1975
By Artifort, Geoffrey Harcourt
Located in Tilburg, NL
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Beautiful and original pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Geoffrey Harcourt (1936-) for Dutch high-end
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wool
H 33.08 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Wammes Lounge Chair by Gerard Van Den Berg for Montis, Netherlands 1970s
By Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Chicago, IL
stitched patchwork leather. It has a beautiful wicker tulip base and swivels. We love the patinated leather
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wicker
Space Age Black Faux Leather Swan Desk Chair Office Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage desk chair from faux leather and metal tulip - like 1960s.
A wonderful office
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage office chair or desk chair from red faux leather and chrome in tulip shape 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
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Swivel Tulip Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of swivel tulip chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique swivel tulip chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and fabric. Swivel tulip chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Swivel tulip chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Swivel tulip chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Pierre Paulin are consistently popular.
How Much are Swivel Tulip Chairs?
Prices for swivel tulip chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, swivel tulip chairs begin at $495 and can go as high as $38,222, while the average can fetch as much as $3,018.
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 Tulip Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a Tulip Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s signature is engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Shop a large collection of Tulip Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify a Saarinen Tulip chair, turn it over and examine its round base. Authentic Tulip chairs will display the Knoll logo and Eero Saarinen's signature. Knock-offs will typically be unmarked or show off a different maker's name. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Explore a diverse assortment of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs 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 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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Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris
Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
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
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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