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Thayer Coggin Swivel Scallop Shape Back Tilt Rocking Lounge Chair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern swivel rocking lounge chair by Thayer Coggin.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
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
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
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bent Plywood Iron Base Tilt Back Side Chair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Bent Plywood Iron Base Tilt Back Side Chair. Item features a wrought
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swiveling Tilt Lounge Chairs in Chrome Backs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of Swivel & Tilt lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Features a 360
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Tilt-Back Sheridan Lounge Chair in Walnut Cane & Brass
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
with solid walnut frames which gracefully support the linen cushions. The backrest can be tilted back
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 37.25 in W 27.5 in D 37.5 in
Set of Six Ella Tilt-Back Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo Sonderborg
By Arne Vodder, Vamo Sonderborg
Located in Hanover, MA
armchairs.
The seat backs have a clever tilt mechanism for extra comfort.
We have a seventh side chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chair & Ottoman for Thayer Coggin. Priced for Redo..
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare original Milo Baughman high back tilt swivel chair with ottoman. The mechanism on the chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 30.5 in W 28 in D 32 in
1930s Fiddleback Oak Windsor Style Tilting and Rolling Desk Chair W/ Saddle Seat
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 1930s Fiddleback Oak high back Windsor Style Tilting back and Rolling Desk Chair With Saddle
Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 43.5 in W 26 in D 26 in
Pair of Faux Black Sheep Swiveling Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Excellent pair of black faux sheepskin swivel and tilt/rocking swiveling barrel back chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A high back, adjustable height, tilting desk chair by Ward Bennett. Refinished Ash frame with new
Category
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Ash
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
files and storage, as well as a tilt back for comfort. The chair is near-new with minor wear.
Seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
Swiveling Armchair by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggins, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and well balanced swiveling and tilting upholstered barrel-back lounge chair having
Category
Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Arthur Collani Tilt-Back Chair
By Arthur Collani
Located in New York, NY
Vintage tilt-back "Porch" chair of Douglas fir plywood with solid birch slats. Home construction
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Birch, Plywood
Danish Design, Madsen and Schubell MS 68, Swivel Lounge Chair, Tiltable Back
By Nielaus, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Tarm, DK
Madsen and Schubell MS 68. Armchair with swivel five-foot and tiltable back. Gabriel wool fabric
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.23 in W 32.29 in D 41.34 in
Pair Louis XVIII womens ballroom sitting chairs
Located in Santa Fe, NM
Carved wooden chairs, slightly tilted backs with cane seats, for women to sit on allowing for their
Category
Antique 19th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Bamboo
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Danish Modern "Ella" Lounge Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Marcos, CA
tilt back function) chairs, recently imported from Europe to California before their complete
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28 in W 26 in D 28 in
Tony Paul Tilt Back Chair Raymor
By Tony Paul, Raymor
Located in Garnerville, NY
Tony Paul designed metal frame tilt back chair. Black metal frame with wire metal mesh back and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron, Steel
Pair of Tilt Back Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of mahogany framed chairs with brass hardware which allows the back to pivot. Designed by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 6 Danish Modern Tilt Back Chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo Teak 2 Armchairs
By Vamo Sonderborg, Arne Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
A striking set of six dining chairs 2 armchairs and 4 armless chairs by Arne Vodder for Vamo in
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in
Pair of Barrel Back Swivel & Tilt Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A pair of barrel back lounge chairs that swivel and tilt, recovered in a celadon mohair with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
19th Century Mt. Lebanon Shaker Ladder Back and Tilter Side Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This original surface 19th century Mt. Lebanon, New York Shaker ladder back chair retains the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Shaker Side Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Midcentury Swivel + Tilt Barrel Back Chairs - After Milo Baughman
By Harvey Probber, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Decatur, GA
Gorgeous pair of swivel + rocking barrel back lounge chairs by Selig with American black walnut
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Walnut
H 28 in W 30.5 in D 30.5 in
Set of Eight " Tilt Back " Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder
By Arne Vodder
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Set of Eight Teak & Leather " Tilt Back " Dining Chairs by Arne Vodder.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Eight Kai Kristiansen Tilt Back Danish Dining Chairs 20+ Available
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of eight model #42 dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Features a solid teak frame with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Pair of Milo Baughman High Back Swivel/Tilt Chairs (3 Pairs Available)
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of mid century modern high back club chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, with
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Tilt-Back Dining Z Chairs in Black Leather
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen, model #42 dining chairs for V. Schou Andersen crafted of dark Brazilian rosewood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of Milo Baughman Chrome-Back Tilt and Swivel Chairs in Platinum Grey Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century chrome-back swivel chairs by Milo Baughman. A low profile back is fully
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 24 in W 27 in D 27 in
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Tilt Barrel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Norwalk, CT
Swivel and tilt, round backed chairs on chrome pediments. Original upholstery fabric very fun but
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel / Tilt Chairs on Walnut Plinth Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Classic, timeless design by the iconic Milo Baughman. Pair of vintage round back swivel / tilt
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chairs for Thayer Coggin, Gray Leather & Chrome
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of grey leather tilt swivel rounded back lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman, made by
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 28.5 in D 34 in
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
By Sikes Chair Company
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original solid oak desk chair with brass casters. This chair swivels, tilts
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Modern Adrian Pearsall High Back Swivel Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Raleigh, NC
A stunning high back swivel/tilt chair by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. Newly upholstered
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Walnut
Antique Tiger Oak Swivel Desk Chair, circa 1900-1920
By The Marble & Shattuck Chair Co.
Located in San Francisco, CA
original maker's metal tag. This chair swivels, tilts back and the height is adjustable. This chair has
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Rare Antique Adjustable Swivel Oak Desk Chair with Floating Back Rest c.1926
Located in San Francisco, CA
and new brass replica casters. The floating back rest tilts and the chair swivels, tilts back and the
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 33.5 in W 24 in D 25 in
Pair Thayer Coggin swivel chairs
Located in North Miami, FL
A pair of chrome barrel back swivel and tilt chairs with the original thayer coggin tag
Category
Vintage 1970s American Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Napoleon III Slipper Chairs
Located in New York, NY
The back of these Napoleon III slipper chairs are tilted back for comfort. Great to pull up to a
Category
Antique 19th Century French Slipper Chairs
Materials
Wood
Ray & Charles Eames aluminum group chair & ottoman
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Ray & Charles Eames reclining high-back tilt-swivel aluminum group chair & ottoman. Chair measures
Category
Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Eames Aluminum Group Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A Eames aluminum group tilting back lounge chair with medium saddle colored Naugahyde seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Luxe Pair of Swivel Milo Baughman Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Fabulous pair of barrel back swivel and tilt club chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chair Tecno, Italy, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
was produced from 1956 to 1962 and the chair is from the first production. This chair swivels and tilt
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Soft Pad Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Dallas, TX
A wonderfully patinated leather high back tilt/swivel lounge chair and ottoman by Charles Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Danish Elegant Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Hans Olsen, Pair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Pasadena, CA
upholstery is finished with skillfully applied piping. The chairs' gently tilted back provide for hours of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Chenille
Osvaldo Borsani P32 Lounge Chairs for Tecno, Italy, 1956
By Tecno, Osvaldo Borsani
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
base. These chairs swivel and tilt back and work perfectly. The chairs are newly upholstered in very
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Metal
LC2 chairs by Le Corbusier Pierre Jeanneret & Charlotte Perriand Vintage Cassina
By Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Dallas, TX
Vintage pair of LC2 tilt-back lounge chairs produced by Cassina in the less commonly seen cognac
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 25.197 in W 23.622 in D 25.591 in
Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman in the Style of Rolf Benz
By Rolf Benz
Located in Los Angeles, CA
red leather body and base. The chair can swivel and has a lever on the side to allow it to tilt back
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Black leather lounge chair with ottoman by Hjellegjerde Made in Norway
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
. Hjellejerde black leather lounge chair and matching ottoman with black lacquer base. Has full tilt back option
Category
Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lacquer
H 42 in W 30 in D 25 in
Kai Kristiansen Brazilian Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four Kai Kristiansen solid Brazilian rosewood tilt-back dining chairs with newer turquoise
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Madsen & Schubell MS68 Leather and Teak Danish Swivel Recliner Lounge Chair
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Charles and Ray Eames, Percival Lafer
Located in Chattanooga, TN
another 50 years in your living room.
Pull the level, tilt back and lock the chair into any position
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32 in D 33 in
Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Swivel Pod Egg Chair Recliner and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Overman, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
reclining chair tilts back and swivels. A knob under the chair controls the tension of the recline
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 32.35 in
Pair of Reclining Fabric Lounge Chairs by Nello Pini for Novarredo, Italy 1959
By Nello Pini, Novarredo Livorno
Located in Gardena, CA
and tilted back. The chair is supported on iron tapered legs with brass-capped feet and is padded with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 25 in D 26 in
Antique Adjustable Milwaukee Chair Company Swivel Office Chair, circa 1910-1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
back rest tilts and the chair swivels and the height is adjustable. This chair has retained its
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 36 in W 22.75 in D 25 in
desk chair by Edward Wormley
Located in Sagaponack, NY
"A-Frame" walnut side or desk chair with tilting back rest. Original finish and upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Oak, Upholstery
Set of Eight Black Faux Leather and Wood Dining Chairs
By La Permanente Mobili Cantù
Located in Madrid, ES
tilted back which makes the chair comfortable to sit on. Good overall vintage condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Arne Vodder Teak Tilt Back Upholstered Armchair Denmark
By Arne Vodder
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An upholstered Arne Vodder tilting back arm chair having a nicely padded bottom and back cushion
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Six Fully Restored and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 42 Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Original 1960s rosewood Kai Kristiansen model 42 dining chairs with tilting back rests, set of six
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Palisander
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Caned Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Dallas, TX
A caned back tilt / swivel desk chair with Ash frame designed by Ward Bennett for Brickel. Original
Category
Vintage 1970s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Ash
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
chair swivels, tilts back and the height is adjustable. This chair has retained its original finish and
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
chair swivels, tilts back and the height is adjustable. This chair has retained its original finish and
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron, Brass
Antique Swivel Oak Desk Chair, circa 1940
Located in San Francisco, CA
chair swivels, tilts back and the height is adjustable. This chair has retained its original finish and
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Brass, Iron
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At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal tilt back chair for your home. Each tilt back chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer tilt back chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each tilt back chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made tilt back chair over the years, but those crafted by Milo Baughman, Arthur Collani and Kai Kristiansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Tilt Back Chair?
Prices for a tilt back chair start at $900 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $4,025.
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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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
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The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
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.
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.