Jorge Zalszupin “Tall Commander” Swivel Chair, 1973 – Aluminum, Chenille, Brazil
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
Designed in the late 1960s to meet Brazil’s rapidly expanding demand for modern corporate and executive furniture, the “Commander” armchair stands as one of the period’s most innovat...
Aluminum
Pair Mid Century Tall Sculptural Wing Back Swivel Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
The chairs have a black iron star-shaped base and swivel a full 360 degrees.
Metal
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chair. This is one of our favorite designs by Mr.
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Mid Century Modern Homecrest Tall Swivel Wrought Iron Black Lounge Chair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Homecrest Tall Swivel and Tilt Wrought Iron Black Lounge Chair with Black Vinyl Cushion.
Wrought Iron
Carlo Fongaro - Tall “Dinamarquesa” Swivel Chair in Rosewood & Chenille, 1960s
By Carlo Fongaro
Located in New York, NY
Designed by Carlo Fongaro for Probel in the late 1960s, the “Dinamarquesa” swivel chair is a refined example of Brazil’s modernist sensibility meeting functional design. Fongaro, an ...
Metal
Nicos Zographos Alpha Bucket Desk Chairs w/ Bronze Base Cordovan Leather
By Zographos Designs Ltd., Nicos Zographos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The chairs tilt, swivel, and are also height adjustable.
Bronze
Danish Black Leather 1950s Tall Back Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern swivel chair in original black leather, circa 1960s with a metal spoked base. Leather shows patina and wear consistent with age but has no tears or ...
Leather
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H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair of Tall Midcentury Style Swivel Chairs with New Salmon Velvet Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
With it's brand new salmon embossed velvet upholstery, this pair of tall swivel chairs really makes a statement. The color is bold and subtle at the same time and the lines are gorg...
Fabric, Textile, Wood
Adrian Pearsall Tall Hooded Revolving Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rochester, NY
Unusual tall hooded revolving chair with crown style wood base by Adrian Pearsall. Reupholstered within the past year in an eye-dazzling purple, plum, white, deep charcoal and pale g...
Wood, Fabric
Pair of 1970's Italian Swivel Tall Chairs with Zebra Print Fabric
By Maurice Burke
Located in San Diego, CA
Striking tall back pair of chairs, with original zebra fabric print the chairs swivel and are in very clean condition.
Metal
1940s Original Tan-Sad Machinists, Dining or Study Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s vintage stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study tall chair in grey, swivelling and height adjustable.
Metal
PAIR OF 19THC CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL BAR STOOLS
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC VERY UNUSUAL TALL CAPTAINS CHAIR/SWIVEL SEAT BAR STOOLS.THESE BAR STOOLS ARE RENFORSED WITH CAST IRON UNDER THE SEATS AND IRON TURNING .ON THE LEGS ARE BENT WOOD/HICKORY WOOD.T...
Iron
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H 32.29 in W 15.36 in D 16.93 in
1940s Stunning Original Tan-Sad Machinists/Dining/Desk/Study Chair, Tall Grey
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1940s stunning original tan-sad machinists/dining/desk/study chair – tall grey 1940s vintage stunning single original Tan-Sad machinists/dining/desk/study tall chair in grey, swivel...
Metal
Modernist Swivel Chairs in Marine Velvet, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Dating back to the 1950s, these chairs boast tall swiveling walnut supports that add a touch of elegance and functionality.
Velvet, Walnut
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H 31 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs with Walnut Base, 1970's
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
The back height is taller than many barrel swivel chairs yielding a much more supportive feel.
Walnut
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H 26 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Fantastic Pair of Milo Baughman Tall Swivel Base Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Milo Baughman tall swivel base barrel back lounge chairs. The unique tall swivel bases have an ebonized finish and look very nice.
Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel lounge chairs. The upholstery is original and is dated but is still usable as is-reupholstery is recommended to look their best.
Upholstery, Walnut
Sold
H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in
Fantastic Pair of Adrian Pearsall Tall Back Swivel King Chair Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic pair of Adrian Pearsall tall back swivel king chairs. This pair retains their original black fuzzy fabric in ok condition-re-upholstery is recommended.
Upholstery, Walnut
High Back Swivel Lounge Chair Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Rochester, NY
A extra tall tapered hooded back swivel lounge chair with whited painted crown pattern veneer wood base by Adrian Pearsall reupholstered about 15 -20 years ago in a very dramatic and...
Sold
H 45 in W 29.5 in D 29 in
De Sede DS 35 Red Leather & Chrome Caster Executive Swivel Office Desk Chair
By De Sede
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Stunning vintage 1960s De Sede DS 35 red leather and chrome tall back executive swivel office desk chair on casters.
Steel
Swiveling Task Chair by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A graphic and adjustable swiveling tall armless task chair on an early four pronged base with casters, having a floating circular foot rest.
Aluminum
Sold
H 40.16 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
1960s Italian Swivel Tall Armchairs, White Metal, Leather and Print Fabric
Located in Firenze, IT
Pair of tall swivel armchairs with white metal tulip shape base, newly upholstered in black and white print fabric and white leather, vintage patina, Italy, circa 1960s.
Metal
Pair of Tall Back Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of tall back Milo Baughman swivel lounge chairs. Walnut base.
Pair of Danish Tall Back Green Leather Swivel Chairs, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Mid-Century Modern tufted swivel lounge chairs in original deep green leather in very nice condition. Leather shows patina and wear consistent with age but no tears or gouges....
Leather
Swedish Mid-Century Lounge Chair with Chrome Swivel Base
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Unique original black leather tall back swivel chair with chrome base, Swedish, 1960s.
Chrome
Eight Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Arne Vodder
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in Crockett, CA
These comfortable chairs have taller swiveling backs for good support.
Brass
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs with Brass Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Canaan, CT
Nice tall back Baughman swivel chairs with brass bases.
Brass
$2,000 / item
H 8.5 in Dm 17.5 in
Vintage Inspired Handcrafted Fluted Farmhouse Porcelain Pendant Light
By DBO Home
Located in Sharon, CT
Classic, elegant, with a perfectly imperfect touch. We just love our new porcelain Parasol Fluted Pendants. Inspired by a vintage pie cover, we designed them to hang over our kitchen...
Brass
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Ethan Streicher, Streicher Goods
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
$34,000 / set
H 26 in W 48 in D 36 in
Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Saint Louis, MO
So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs were professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé and swivel atop walnut bases ...
Bouclé, Walnut
$9,850 / set
H 28 in W 21 in D 24 in
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman. Rosewood Base. Priced for Redo!
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair (we have four available) of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rare and highly desirable design made even more rare with Brazilian...
Upholstery, Rosewood
$11,200Sale Price|25% Off
H 15.25 in Dm 58 in
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Rosewood Lazy Susan Rotating Coffee Table, 1968
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This newly restored rotating Lazy-Susan cocktail table was designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Thayer Coggin in crica 1968. Featuring a stunning Rosewood top with vivid grain a...
Rosewood, Formica
$3,500Sale Price|27% Off
H 43.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
'Strictly Spanish' Swivel Chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, 1960s
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This large sized 'Strictly Spanish' swivel throne chair by Adrian Pearsall was designed and produced in the 1960s by Craft Associates. This gorgeous example was newly reupholstered i...
Wood, Fabric
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 28 in D 30 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Swivel and Tilt Lounge chair
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Chicago, IL
A single swiveling and tilting club chair with round walnut plinth bases and tear drop back by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Taupe ultra suede upholstery with brown leather ...
Metal
$4,750 / set
H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in
Lovely Pair of High Back Swivel Lounge Chairs Adrian Pearsall Mid-Century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Lovely pair of Adrian Pearsall high back swivel lounge chairs. Yes, this pair will need new upholstery but that's what you designers want to do anyway, right? Tall sculptural swivel ...
Upholstery, Wood
$3,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 44 in W 31 in D 31 in
Stylish Pair Adrian Pearsall Swivel King Chairs Mid-century Modern
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stylish pair of Adrian Pearsall high-back swivel lounge chairs. Yes, this pair will need new upholstery but that's what you designers want to do anyway, right? These chairs are extre...
Upholstery, Walnut
$4,347 / set
H 41 in W 27.75 in D 33 in
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Swivel Lounge Chair – Pair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall Style Mid Century Walnut Swivel Lounge Chair – Pair This chair measures: 27.75 wide x 33 deep x 41 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance 19.7...
Upholstery, Walnut
$78,600
H 39.38 in W 80.71 in D 7.88 in
Rare Wall Unit in Brazilian Hardwood, by Joaquim Tenreiro, Mid-Century Modern
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
This stunning wall unit is a fine example of Joaquim Tenreiro's work, which is an emblematic master of the mid-20th century modern Brazilian furniture design. Tenreiro is often celeb...
Hardwood, Imbuia
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