What does a swivel chair do?

A 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.

Can you stop a swivel chair from swiveling?

In 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.

Are swivel chairs in style?

Like 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?

A 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.

Does the Tulip chair swivel?

Yes, 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?

Yes, 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.

What is a swivel chair called?

What a swivel chair is called varies. However, swivel chair is one of the most commonly used terms for seating with a rotating feature. Other names include swiveling chair, revolving chair, spinning chair and spinny chair. In some cases, people might describe a swivel chair by its function, using terms like dining chair or office chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of swivel chairs.

Is a swivel on a chair a good idea?

Yes, 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.

Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?

Yes, 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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Pair of Turquoise Keilhauer Swivel Lounge Chairs

$1,500 / set

Pair of Turquoise Keilhauer Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Keilhauer

Located in Pasadena, TX

These chairs are made by Keilhauer. the Chairs are nicely upholstered and swivel on a 4 star base. We have an assortment of colors. Chairs are priced per pair (2)

Category

Early 2000s Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rondo Lounge Chair by Gordon Andrews, Turquoise, Mid-Century, 1960s

$1,800

Rondo Lounge Chair by Gordon Andrews, Turquoise, Mid-Century, 1960s

Located in Byron Bay, NSW

Upholstered in vibrant turquoise fabric and raised on a black metal four-star swivel base, this piece combines comfort, functionality and timeless European modernist design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Australian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Moroso armchair leather blue turquoise Patricia Urquiola swivel

$1,208

Original Moroso armchair leather blue turquoise Patricia Urquiola swivel

By Moroso, Patricia Urquiola

Located in Berlin, DE

We are offering a beautiful light blue/ turquoise swivel chair/ armchair from Moroso for sale.

Category

Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Postmodern Turquoise Fabric Swivel Lounge Chairs - A Pair

$1,088 / set

Postmodern Turquoise Fabric Swivel Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Postmodern Turquoise Fabric Swivel Chairs — a luxurious pair in bold turquoise upholstery and sleek form, designed for interiors with modern elegance.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Turquoise Satin Jacquard, by Greenapple

$6,413 / item

Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, DEDAR Turquoise Satin Jacquard, by Greenapple

By Dedar, Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Modern Bolota Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

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Turquoise Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.99 in

Turquoise Leather Swivel Armchair Desk Chair Retro G Plan Eames Era

Located in Greater Manchester, GB

On a chrome five-arm swivel base, the chair rotates easily and cleanly through 360 making the chair a versatile addition to any setting.

Category

Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Upholstered Swivel Chair Weiman

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H 32 in W 34 in D 32 in

Mid-Century Modern Turquoise Upholstered Swivel Chair Weiman

By Weiman

Located in West Hartford, CT

Iconic midcentury, great scale and better lines comes with this swivel lounge chair made by Weiman. The fabric was reupholstered recently and done in a vibrant turquoise blue.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Textile, Wood

Swivel Tub Chairs in Turquoise Ultra Suede

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H 24 in W 36.25 in D 24 in

Swivel Tub Chairs in Turquoise Ultra Suede

Located in Hanover, MA

Horseshoe shaped rolling swivel tufted tub or barrel back chairs freshly covered in turquoise ultra-suede.

Category

20th Century American Club Chairs

Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Light Turquoise Textile, Swivel Ba

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H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 25.2 in

Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Light Turquoise Textile, Swivel Ba

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Basel, BS

1980s Vintage executive armchair with original light turquoise woven knoll textile. Beautiful faded color, great vintage look. Designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Internati...

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Green Captains Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland, 1960s

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H 31.89 in W 30.71 in D 27.56 in

Green Captains Chair by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland, 1960s

By Eero Aarnio, Asko

Located in Vienna, AT

This swivelling turquoise green Captains chair was designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko Finland in the 1960s and is a true pop design icon of the 1960s.

Category

Antique 1660s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs

Sold

H 31.5 in W 30 in D 32 in

Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs

Located in Redding, CT

Pair of Turquoise Channel Back Swivel Chairs. These chairs swivel and rock and have a round metal swivel base.

Category

2010s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Thayer Coggin Paradox Swivel Chairs

Sold

H 28.5 in W 35 in D 37 in

Pair of Thayer Coggin Paradox Swivel Chairs

By Thayer Coggin

Located in New London, CT

Stunning set of contemporary swivel chairs in turquoise ultrasuede with 24" back pillows.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

$1,800 / set

H 33.5 in W 31.5 in D 34 in

Pair of Italian Lounge Chairs in Original Green Upholstery, 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

A pair of 1960s Italian lounge chairs, embodying bold curves and refined craftsmanship. These chairs feature sinuous, sculptural lines and are upholstered in original vibrant teal fa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1960's Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Prestige Gondola Lounge Chair

$2,319Sale Price|20% Off

H 34 in W 32.5 in D 35 in

1960's Mid-Century Modern Adrian Pearsall Style Prestige Gondola Lounge Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Burbank, CA

Vintage Midcentury Modern gondola lounge chair for sale. Manufactured by Prestige, in attributed to Adrian Pearsall. The legs have been professionally refinished, and it has been pro...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Teal Velvet Tufted Swivel Chairs

$2,900 / set

H 28.5 in W 31.25 in D 33 in

Pair of Teal Velvet Tufted Swivel Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking pair of Kisabeth swivel lounge chairs upholstered in a light teal blue velvet. Distinguished by their deeply tufted barrel backs, generous proportions, and smooth swivel b...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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Pair of maroon Keilhauer Swivel Lounge Chairs

$1,500 / set

H 33 in W 30 in D 30 in

Pair of maroon Keilhauer Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Keilhauer

Located in Pasadena, TX

These chairs are made by Keilhauer. the Chairs are nicely upholstered and swivel on a 4 star base. We have an assortment of colors. Chairs are priced per pair (2)

Category

Early 2000s Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Turquoise Swivel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of turquoise swivel chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct turquoise swivel chairs — often made from metal, fabric and wood — can elevate any home. Turquoise swivel chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of turquoise swivel chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern turquoise swivel chairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made turquoise swivel chairs over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Davis Furniture and E-GGS are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Turquoise Swivel Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,800, while they’re typically $1,103 on the low end and $8,900 highest priced.

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 Turquoise Swivel Chairs

What does a swivel chair do?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
A 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.
Can you stop a swivel chair from swiveling?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
In 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.
Are swivel chairs in style?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Like 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A 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.
Does the Tulip chair swivel?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Yes, 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.
What is a swivel chair called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
What a swivel chair is called varies. However, swivel chair is one of the most commonly used terms for seating with a rotating feature. Other names include swiveling chair, revolving chair, spinning chair and spinny chair. In some cases, people might describe a swivel chair by its function, using terms like dining chair or office chair. On 1stDibs, shop a diverse assortment of swivel chairs.
Is a swivel on a chair a good idea?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
Yes, 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.
Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
Yes, 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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