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Milo Baughman Lounge and Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel
By Milo Baughman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Tilt and swivel lounge chair and ottoman designed by Milo Baughman.
Lounge chair measures 28
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Vintage Herman Miller Tilt and Swivel Classic Office Desk Aeron Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in South Bend, IN
A classic and very comfortable tilting and swiveling Aeron office desk chair
By Herman Miller
USA
Category
1990s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of three Milo Baughman tilt and swivel lounge chairs chrome bases.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
, tilt back and are mounted on brass bases. Professionally upholstered in a green colored velvet. Their
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Multi Adjustable Tilt and Swivel Herman Miller Aeron Classic Office Desk Chair
By Don Chadwick, Herman Miller
Located in Ferndale, MI
presenting the ideal sit position. Shoulders back, pelvis tilted slightly forward. Combining a knowledge of
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 35.5 in W 29 in D 20 in
Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Vladimir Kagan for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
tilts and swivels on an upholstered round base.
About Vladimir Kagan
A German born into a Russian
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel, 2006
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen egg chair and ottoman dated 2006. Ottoman measures 21.5" wide, 15.5" deep and 16" high. Chair measures 34.5" wide, 30" deep and 41.5" high. Seat he...
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.5 in W 34.5 in D 30 in
Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Vladimir Kagan for Directional wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman
Category
Late 20th Century Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair of Directional Post Modern Swivel Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé
By Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Stylish, sculptural and incredibly comfortable pair of tilt and swivel wide seat lounge chairs by
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Vladimir Kagan Post Modern Ivory Bouclé Swivel Chairs & Ottoman for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Post modern pair of Vladimir Kagan tilt and swivel chairs for directional with custom en suite
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
H 29 in W 35 in D 36 in
Reupholstered Swivel / Tilt Chair by Directional
By Directional
Located in Chicago, IL
reupholstered this vintage swivel / tilt chair by Directional. It is incredibly plush and comfortable and is a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivels in Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic "Roxy" chair by Milo Baughman. The chairs rocks slightly and swivel. We have
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Stunning 1970s Vintage Danish Tilt Back Leather Swivel Chair and Stool
Located in Lewes, GB
A stunning 1970s Vintage Danishtilt back leather swivel chair with stool, High quality grained
Category
Late 20th Century Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Wrapped Reed and Bamboo Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair c. 1970's
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Extra grade 1970's vintage swivel, and tilt lounge chair constructed of wrapped rattan, and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Reed
Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivels in Holly Hunt Teddy
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
The iconic "Roxy" chair by Milo Baughman. The chairs rocks slightly and swivels. We have
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel and Tilt Chairs for Thayer Coggin, 1995
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Hamburg, PA
A lux pair of Swivel and Tilt Chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, 1995. This
Category
1990s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Modern Orangebox Bloom Swivel and Tilt Guest Side Chairs, a Pair
By Orangebox
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Bloom is a multi-use upholstered swivel chair, it provides a more upright posture with a dynamic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
H 36 in W 23 in D 23.5 in
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Midcentury Swivel Tilt Chair
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Countryside, IL
Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates midcentury Swivel Tilt Chair.
This chair measures: 37 wide
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Bright Yellow Patent Leather Swivel / Tilt Slipper Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swiveling and tilting slipper / side chair with bright yellow patent leather
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Milo Baughman Swivel + Tilt Barrel Lounge Chairs - Midcentury - Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Decatur, GA
four spoke bases.
swivel + rock + recline
Both chairs retain both Thayer Coggin labels
Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Walnut
Set of Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, C. 1960s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Westport, CT
Step back in time with our vintage swivel tilt lounge chairs, circa 1960-1969, now reborn in chic
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Oak
Set of Swivel Tilt Lounge Chairs by Adrian Pearsall, C. 1950s
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Westport, CT
the 1950s. Upholstered in luxurious gray boucle by Holly Hunt, these chairs swivel and tilt for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pair Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chairs. Chrome Backs, Hot Pink Upholstery
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare Milo Baughman tilt swivel lounge chairs with chrome sides/back. Expertly reupholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivel Lounge Chairs Kelly Wearstler Boucle'
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Milo Baughman tilt/swivel lounge chairs newly upholstered in a Kelly Wearstler
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
H 28.5 in W 28.5 in D 28.5 in
George Nelson Low-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
Tilt-Swivel Chair and High-Back Executive Tilt-Swivel Chair. These design took on the lines and forms
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Pair of Milo Baughman Emerald Green Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in emerald green
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Bright Red Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in bright red fabric
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Early 20th C. Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling & Swivelling Banker's Chair
Located in Germantown, MD
An Early 20th Century Oak and Vinyl Upholstered Seat Rolling, tilting and Swivelling Banker's Chair
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
H 35 in W 23.5 in D 20 in
Extra Grade Swivel Tilt Lounge Chair Att. to McGuire, c 1970/1980s
By McGuire
Located in New York, NY
Extra grade high end swivel, tilt circular bamboo lounge chair, in very fine original condition
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bamboo
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Swivel-Tilt Lounge Chairs with Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of swivel-tilt chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Leather Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, c1970s
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chino Hills, CA
chairs offer both swivel and tilt features, ensuring maximum comfort for their users.
The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
French Tilt Top Dining Table
Located in Winter Park, FL
A vintage French Directoire style oval tilt-top table made of solid walnut. Unusual lyre shaped
Category
Mid-20th Century French Directoire Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman. Rosewood Base. Priced for Redo!
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair (we have four available) of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 28 in W 21 in D 24 in
Pair Petite Tilt Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman w/ Rare Rosewood Base, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of small / petite rocking swivel chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Rare and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 28 in W 21 in D 24 in
15 Charles and Ray Eames Aluminum Group Side Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Los Angeles, CA
upholstery, five-star base, adjust tilt and swivel mechanism. Very good original condition.
Polished aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Karuselli Tilt & Swivel Lounge Chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Dallas, TX
Karuselli tilt and swivel lounge chair by Yrjo Kukkapuro for Haimi of Finland in original
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 32 in W 30 in D 32 in
Rustic Sun-Bleached Early Oval-Shape Tilt-Top Table
Located in Houston, TX
functional tilt-top. Oval bleached walnut top raised upon bleached oak swivel-harp base. Jointed newly
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Oak, Walnut
Pair of Georgian Mahogany Clover Leaf Shaped Tilt Top Tables
Located in Rio Vista, CA
tops are supported by a tilt bird cage mechanism with brass hardware that swivels. The turned column
Category
Antique 19th Century English Georgian Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Tilt-Top Wine Tasting Table in Carved Fruitwood
Located in Dallas, TX
Known as a vintner’s table, this beautiful tilt-top wine-tasting table would have been used at a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Dessert Tables and Tilt-top Tables
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounge Chair, Blue Woven Upholstery, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
lounge chair that tilts and swivels on a walnut veneer circular base. Retains the original Thayer Coggin
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
H 27 in W 22 in D 21 in
Otto Zapf Executive Chair
By Knoll, Otto Zapf
Located in Chicago, IL
Otto Zapf Executive desk chair. Chair tilts and swivels. Upholstered in its original espresso brown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Shape Leather Swivel Chair
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Chair of the Shape line with swivel base, adjustable in height and with tilting movement. Metal
Category
2010s Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Shape Leather Swivel Chair
By Carpanelli
Located in Milan, IT
Chair of the Shape line with swivel base, adjustable in height and with tilting movement. Metal
Category
2010s Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Alias 429 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Soft Chair in Brown Siena Seat and Chromed Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swivel chair with arms and 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure made of extruded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.83 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Alias 429 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 Soft Chair in Brown Torba Seat and Chromed Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Swivel chair with arms and 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure made of extruded
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.83 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Swivel Chair Reupholstered In Claremont Fabric
Located in London, GB
. Bases can swivel, tilt and recline.
It has been lovingly reupholstered in Claremont Terliopelo Venecia
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
upholstery and a very well designed solid wooden frame. This tilts, swivels smoothly on casters, revolves and
Category
Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Phillip Enfield Brass Swivel Lounge Chair
By Phillip Enfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Phillip Enfield brass swivel lounge chair. The chair swivels and tilts, the base is on wheels. The
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mahogany Tilt Top Table, Bird Cage Wine Table
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
attractive ribbon carved edge, it tilts and swivels easily, this top is removable if required
The table is
Category
Mid-20th Century Georgian Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
1960s Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Lounger Chair and Ottoman Set
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Saint Louis, US
This swanky and cozy Milo Baughman tilt chair set is a rare find. An original design and make by
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
White Armadillo/2 Swivel Armchair by Rainer Bachschmid
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
This swivel armchair features: a five-spoked, cast-aluminum base; ebony-finished, beech-plywood
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
Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Chairs Restored in Mohair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Inviting pair of matching Tear Drop swivel-tilt chairs by American modernist Milo Baughman and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Wood
Henry W. Klein Leather Swivel Lounge Chair 1960s
By Henry W Klein
Located in Handewitt, DE
Henry W. Klein for Bramin Denmark, 1960s brown leather lounge chair with tilt and rotation function
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Alias 444 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh & Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 444 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh & Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Alias 445 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Black Mesh & Chromed Aluminium Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 445 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Black Mesh w Chromed Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Alias 445 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Grey Seat & Lacquered Aluminium Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 445 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in Grey Seat & Lacquered Aluminium Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Alias 445 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh & Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 445 Rollingframe+ Tilt 47 Chair in White Mesh & Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Alberto Meda
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Phillip Enfield Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs, a Pair
By Phillip Enfield
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Phillip Enfield brass swivel lounge chairs. The chairs swivel and tilt, the bases are also
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Alias 447 Meetingframe+ Tilt 47 in Black Mesh with Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alberto Meda, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
adjusting swivel chair with arms, with 4-star base with glides and tilting mechanism. Structure made of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.83 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
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Tilt And Swivel For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the tilt and swivel you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, fabric and aluminum, every tilt and swivel was constructed with great care. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage tilt and swivel now, or shop our selection of 2 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect tilt and swivel — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A tilt and swivel made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Industrial — is very popular. Milo Baughman, Herman Miller and Alias each produced at least one beautiful tilt and swivel that is worth considering.
How Much is a Tilt And Swivel?
Prices for a tilt and swivel can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $650 and can go as high as $16,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,900.
Questions About Tilt And Swivel
- 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.
- What is a swivel stool?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A swivel stool is typically known as a bar stool that allows the seat to rotate 360 degrees. The height of swivel bar stools makes them suitable for use at bars and high tables, and the swivel feature renders these seats even more convenient in such settings. Shop a collection of antique and vintage bar stools from some of the world’s top dealers 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 ExpertAugust 17, 2021A tilt top table is a type of table where the top is attached to the central pedestal on a hinge that can be turned horizontally to reduce space when not in use.
- 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The main difference between a swivel and a glider is the type of movement each type of mechanism produces. A swivel chair spins in a 360-degree circle, while a glider moves backwards and forwards. Shop an assortment of glider and swivel 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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