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Vintage Boho Swivel Chairs on Cast Aluminum Pedestal Bases After Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fabulous vintage Boho swivel chairs. Done in the manner of Harvey Probber. Beautiful rounded back
Category
Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30 in W 30.5 in D 20 in
Austrian Bentwood Scroll Swivel Chair
By Thonet
Located in New York, NY
Austrian Bentwood (19/20th Century) swivel chair with scroll pedestal base and caned seat and back
Category
Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
1990s Baker Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
These rare and stylish upholstered swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is
Category
1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
Swivel Chair by Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
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
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
Arago Chair 'Swivel' by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural cushioned chair features a modern cup-like seat poised atop a pedestal. Available
Category
2010s Central American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Contemporary Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Mitchell Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning pair of contemporary modern lounge chairs feature a barrel backrest and a pedestal
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c 1970's
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in New York, NY
Cool modernist bamboo swivel, tilt lounge chair on pedestal base. The chair is in very fine
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
A Pair of “Lipse Too” Lounge Swivel Chairs
By Davis Furniture
Located in New Haven, CT
Pair of Davis Furniture Swivel pedestal lounge chairs, the “Lips Too”Model.
This is a gently used
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Set of 4 Vintage Rattan Chairs with Swivel Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
, vintage upholstery including tufted seat back, and unique swivel pedestal base.
Matching glass top table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Low Walnut Base Swivel Chair with Cut Velvet
By Jhon Ortiz, The Tailored Home
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
Pair of Circo Swivel Chairs by Peter Maly for COR
By Peter Maly, COR
Located in Dorchester, MA
As its name suggests, Peter Maly based his swiveling Circo chair for COR on the geometry of the
Category
Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Chrome Swivel Chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of swivel club/lounge armchairs with polished steel / chrome pedestal bases designed by Leon
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Antique Industrial Light Wood and Metal Adjustable Swivel High Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1940s French industrial swivel chair or stool in light blonde wood with adjustable metal base
Category
Early 20th Century French Industrial Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Roche Bobois Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Roche Bobois
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Roche Bobois Swivel Lounge Chair
This Roche Bobois swivel lounge chair has
Category
2010s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Amber Smoked Lucite Swivel Dining Chair
By Chromcraft
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Chromcraft Mid Century Modern Amber Smoked Lucite Swivel Dining Chair. Item features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Lucite
H 34 in W 21 in D 25 in
Vladimir Kagan Sculptural High Back Swivel Chairs in Textured Ivory Fabric
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
These Vladimir Kagan swivel chairs deliver an alluring raised collar high art esthetic. The sort of
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair. Item features a floor mount
Category
Antique Early 1900s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
evolution of design. Offering a modern twist on the classic barrel back swivel accent chair is a
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Orange Leather + Chrome 'Jetson' Swivel Lounge Chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX
By Bruno Mathsson
Located in Chicago, IL
An iconic Space Age ‘Jetson’ chrome and leather swivel lounge chair by Bruno Mathsson for DUX in
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 39.5 in W 25.5 in D 22 in
Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Budapest, HU
red color. The comfortable bodies sit upon wide, bell-shaped pedestal bases, making these chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglas MCM Swivel Seat Lounge Arm Dining Chair
By Russell Woodard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Russell Woodard Woven Spun Fiberglas MCM swivel seat lounge arm dining chair. Item features swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.5 in W 22 in D 26 in
Mid-Century Modern Overman Sweden Pod Swivel Lounge Chair Armchair, a pair
By Overman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of swivel pod lounge chairs by Overman, Sweden, was designed by Carl Eric Klote
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 29.5 in W 31.5 in D 26 in
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Russell Woodard, Woodard Furniture Co.
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
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Unusual French 1960s Pedestal Chairs in the Style of Roger Tallon
By Roger Tallon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual French 1960s pedestal chairs in the style of Roger Tallon. Restored and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Unusual French 1960s Pedestal Chairs in the Style of Roger Tallon
By Roger Tallon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual French 1960s pedestal chairs in the style of Roger Tallon. Restored and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Unusual French 1960s Pedestal Chairs in the Style of Roger Tallon
By Roger Tallon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual French 1960s pedestal chairs in the style of Roger Tallon. Restored and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Pair of Unusual French 1960s Pedestal Chairs in the Style of Roger Tallon
By Roger Tallon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual French 1960s pedestal chairs in the style of Roger Tallon. Restored and
Category
Vintage 1960s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Overman Swedish Black Leather and Chrome Swivel Armchair
By Overman
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century swivel armchair with black leather upholstery and seat cushion supported on a
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Ward Bennett Chrome and Beige Tufted Leather Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century tub-form swiveling lounge / armchair with beige button tufted leather
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ward Bennett Chrome and Light Purple Tufted Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century tub-form swiveling lounge / armchair with lightly patterned purple button
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
of furniture with a single pedestal leg, creating a unified environment of chairs, tables, and stools
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
1970’s Papasan Style Lounge Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
A Mid-Century Modern Papasan style bamboo lounge chair that swivels and rocks, made by Grand Basket
Category
Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Jørgen Rasmussen Danish Orange Upholstery and Silver Metal Rolling Office Chair
By Jørgen Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rolling / swivel office chair with a U-shaped back and orange fabric seat and
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 21.5 in D 19.25 in
Pair of Antique Koch’s Chicago Porcelain Adjustable Reclining Barber Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
Pair Of Antique Kochs, Chicago Porcelain reclining Adjustable Barber Chairs
Single pedestal swivel
Category
Vintage 1910s American Machine Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 46 in W 25.25 in D 45 in
1970s Chrome-Plated Recliner Chair & Ottoman: Mid-Century Modern Revived
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, celebrated for its versatile functionality, features an adjustable backrest, swivel pedestal legs, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Set of 12 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Ash and Black Leather
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
SET of 12 American Mid-Century rolling office / conference chairs with blond ash wood frames and
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Post Modern Curtis Jeré Brass and Smoked Glass Pedestal Signed 1984
By Curtis Jeré, C. Jeré Artisan House
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair & Custom Ottoman in Ivory Holly Hunt Alpaca
Pair of Directional Post Modern
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
Post Modern Curtis Jere Circular Pedestal of Brass and Smoked Glass, c. 1984
By C. Jeré Artisan House, Curtis Jeré
Located in Saint Louis, MO
lucite Rocker in White Shearling C. 1980s
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs in Soft Camel
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Pedestals
Materials
Brass
The Taylor Chair Co. Industrial Rolling Swivel Deskchair with Tilt Back, 1940s
By Taylor Chair co.
Located in Germantown, MD
Very unique Industrial desk chair by the famous Taylor Chair Co. Of Ohio. Circa 1940s. Great
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 17 in D 19 in
Lucite & Chrome Swivel Chair, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"dD, 17"seat height
- Lucite and chrome pedestal swivel chair circa 1970s
- Sold individually
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Regency Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Origami Side Chair on Swiveling Pedestal Base by Paul McCobb for St John
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dorchester, MA
version of his side chair for St. John sits on a swiveling pedestal base.
Manufacturer's label
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Post-Modern Pedestal Base Black Leather Swivel Pod Chairs by Jaymar of Canada
By Jaymar, Natuzzi
Located in Chattanooga, TN
leather. Chairs swivel 360 degrees. Both chairs are tagged underneath bases.
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 34 in W 35 in D 32.5 in
Canoe Swivel Chair by In House Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
W40 D35 H29.5 SW31.5 SD23 SH17 AH22
Canoe Swivel Chair by In House Furniture newly upholstered in
Category
1990s Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Chenille
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
Set of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Amazing pair of rocking swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1980's Reclining Swivel White Leather Lounge Chairs
By Barcalounger
Located in Hanover, MA
swivel lounge chairs on round chrome pedestal bases by The Barcalounger Company of Buffalo, NY.
Since
Category
Late 20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
Rare Wave-Pattern Upholstery, Swivel Lounge Chair, Manner of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Clermont, FL
degree swivel mechanism. Chair maintains it's good structure. Extremely comfortable!
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Unusual Pair Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chair Metropolitan Furniture
By Metropolitan
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Unusual pair of Milo Baughman style barrel back swivel chairs by Metropolitan Furniture co. We have
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 25 in W 35 in D 32 in
Set of 4 Vintage Rattan Chairs with Swivel Base
Located in Freehold, NJ
pedestal base with swivel.
Matching glass top dining table available separately.
Dimensions: 20.25w 18d
Category
Mid-20th Century American Bohemian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Wooden Swivel Base Club Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style wooden swivel base club lounge chair. Item features a solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40.5 in W 27.5 in D 33 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Brown Upholstered Lounge Club Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid-Century Modern swivel brown upholstered lounge club chairs - a pair. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede, Wood
H 30 in W 29 in D 34 in
Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams Lucite Lucy Swivel Blue Club Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Mitchell Gold & Bob Williams Lucite Lucy swivel blue club lounge chairs - a pair. Item 1970s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Lucite
H 33 in W 29 in D 34 in
Vtg Jansko Clear Sculpted Lucite Mid-Century Modern Yellow Vinyl Swivel Chair
By Jansko
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Jansko clear sculpted Lucite Mid-Century Modern yellow Vinyl swivel chair. Item features a
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 27 in W 26.5 in D 19 in
Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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
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Swiveling Pedestal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of swiveling pedestal chairs available for sale. Each of these unique swiveling pedestal chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and upholstery. There are 59 antique and vintage swiveling pedestal chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of swiveling pedestal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of swiveling pedestal chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and industrial swiveling pedestal chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made swiveling pedestal chairs over the years, but those made by Knoll, Eero Saarinen and Ward Bennett are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Swiveling Pedestal Chairs?
Swiveling pedestal chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,545, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $79,500.
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 Swiveling Pedestal Chairs
- 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 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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