Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by legendary manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Restored 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barstools in Beige Leather
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Elevate your home or living space with our stunning pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barstools, a testament to classic design and expert craftsmanship. These barstools, handcrafted from robust wrought iron, have been meticulously restored and refinished by our team of professional in-house craftsmen, ensuring they are in superb condition.
Featuring a distinctive forged frame with footrests, these barstools have been freshly painted in a sleek black color with a satin finish, adding a touch of modern elegance to their mid-century design. The seats, backrests, and armrests are designed for ultimate comfort, newly packed with foam inserts and upholstered in chic beige leather. The top-stitched finish details further enhance their luxurious feel.
With an arm height of 35 inches, a seat height of 28 inches, and a seat depth of 12 inches, these 1970s barstools...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Iron
Pair, Mid Century Modern Style Swivel Egg Chair Manner of Bramin
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, 20th century.
A pair of mid century modern style swivel armchairs in the style of H.W Klein for Bramin Mobler. While these chairs are not the original 1960's versions, the...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt/Swivel Lounge Chairs Kelly Wearstler Boucle'
Located in Dallas, TX
Beautiful pair of Milo Baughman tilt/swivel lounge chairs newly upholstered in a Kelly Wearstler boucle' with blue and white and cream tones. Back is white lacquer. Super comfortabl...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
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 bamboo, with original upholstered seat cushion insert pad. This example is unusual in th...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Bamboo, Reed
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Upholstery is new. Bases very clean and well built. Outd...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan 100C-S Mohair Wing Chair & 100BF Barrel Ottoman, Polished Nickel, Holly Hunt. Gorgeous Amber Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal swivel base version in polished ni...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Stainless Steel, Nickel
Mid-Century Homecrest Metal Wire Swivel Rocking Chair
By Homecrest
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Made by Homecrest in the 1960s, these amazingly comfortable chair sit on the patented Bottemiller swivel rocker mechanism that was the foundation of Homecrest's "Outdoor Living" Meta...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Wire
John Yellin Designed Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern swivel chair by John Yellin for IV Chair Corp. Fun 1960s atomic age style form chair with footstool.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Faux Leather
Leather Swivel Chairs by Jens Risom for Marble Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Original leather upholstery with metal patinated base. Tagged. Made in Ohio.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item.
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Leather
Mid Century Black Leather Aluminum Group Office Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Detroit, MI
The Aluminum Group Management office chair designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller is from the Eames Aluminum Group Collection. These distinctive chairs resulted from the E...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
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 in a variety of custom fabrics.
Ships in approximately 5-6 weeks. Listing shows C...
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2010s Central American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Base Swivel Desk Office Chair in Blue Fiberglass
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Eames design, hard to find form, fiberglass shell in blue, on cast aluminum base. This chair swivels, it is adjustable in height, and the base is on wheels, to make this a ver...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Aluminum
Hans J. Wegner Style Vintage Swivel Chair Reupholstered with New Sheepskin 1940s
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Hans J. Wegner style Vintage Danish swivel chair/office chair.
The teak armrests are upholstred with the original leather.
The seat and ba...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Set of 3 Verner Panton Cone Swivel Dining Chair Mid Century Modern
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Set of 3 original sixties production Panton cone chairs with original fabric in fair condition. Iconic chairs, comfortable as side chair or dining chair. Out of this world! designe...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Vintage Swivel Lounge Chairs in Light Grey Shearling
Located in Asheville, NC
Introducing a captivating pair of vintage swivel lounge chairs, meticulously refurbished to exemplify both comfort and style. These chairs feature brand-new, luxuriously soft light g...
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1970s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid Century Modern Pink Tufted Swivel Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage mid century modern swivel lounge chairs. Each feature a pink fabric with a tufted back rest.
Seat height is 17.0 in
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Fabric
Swivel Wing Chair in Red, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition
Very sturdy construction.
Two items available.
Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Price for one item.
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1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vladimir Kagan Mohair Wing Chair 100c-S, Polished Nickel Swivel Base, Holly Hunt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vladimir Kagan mohair wing chair 100c, polished nickel swivel base, holly hunt. Gorgeous Amber Whiskey Mohair Custom piece. Rare metal swivel base version...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Nickel
Pair Canary Yellow Suede Swiveling Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fun Pop yellow suede tub chairs on swivel base. The original upholstery in very clean with plush stuffing. The seat and tufted back cushions are loose. Un...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Suede
2 Limited Edition Pierre Paulin Tulip Swivel Armchairs for Artifort, 1965
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Pair of limited edition Little Tulip swivel chairs by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, Netherlands, 1965.
The chairs are produced as a limited edition in gold faux leather. The swivel ...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
George Mulhauser Designed Plycraft Walnut Black Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Essex, MA
George Mulhauser designed Plycraft walnut and Italian leather lounge chairs and ottomans, bent stacked laminated plywood swivel tilting walnut lounge chairs, and ottomans in the style of Eames. They are in excellent condition and professionally restored circa 1960 - 1970. Beautiful patina to the walnut wood frame, reclining black leather...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of 1970s Milo Baughman Swivel-Tilt Lounge Chairs with Walnut Bases
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of swivel-tilt chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960's. The classic tub chairs are a timeless design and remains as relevant as ever. Featur...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
1 OF 4 CHARLES & RAY VITRA EAMES EA108 HOPSAK SWIVEL OFFiCE ARMCHAIRS
Located in GB
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale 1 of 4 original fully stamped Charles & Ray Eames Hopsak chrome swivel armchairs RRP £2,200 each
Please not...
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20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Aluminum
Leather 'Joe' Chair Designed by De Pas, D'Urbino, Lomazzi for Poltronova, Italy
Located in London, GB
This super sized, super cool, leather 'Joe' chair has now become a design classic. Designed by Jonathan De Pas, Donato D'Urbino and Paolo Lomazzi in 1970, this contemporary re-editio...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Swivel Adjustable Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Carefully refurbished
- works properly
- Seat Height : 44 - 63 cm
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1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs Brown Fur Upholstry Tulip Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design and low-p...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs in Grey Alpaca Velvet, C. 1950s
Located in Westport, CT
Stunning pair of swivel chairs that encapsulate the essence of mid-century modern design: the exquisite creations of renowned designer Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950s. Meticul...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Velvet, Walnut
Mid-Century Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
Fabulous set of 4 early Charles and Ray Eames fo...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early Pair of Grey Mohair Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Restored
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant from every angle! A very rare and early pair of swiveling club chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1940's. These clean-lined chairs elevate comfortable lounging to new...
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1940s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Mohair, Wood
Junior Swivel Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, Finnland, 1966
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
Since 1959 Yrjö Kukkapuro worked from his own studio, researching and developing ergonomic seating furniture in particular, which on the one hand often looks very futuristic but on t...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
1950s Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Swivel Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful pair of Hollywood regency asymmetrical swivel chairs manufactured and designed in the United States, circa 1950s. This pair of...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Midcentury Swivel Chairs Attributed. Viko Baumritter, Pair
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish pair of midcentury swivel chairs feature unique Viko Baumritter style atomic design. The rounded seat backs fit the back comfortable while the striking four point steel bases feature tapered legs adding to the retro style of the matching pair of black vinyl chairs...
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Vintage White Alpaca Faux Fur Swivel Armchair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazing swivel armchair from the 1960s, produced in the Silesian furniture factory in Swiebodzin - at the moment they are unique. Very comfortable. Due to their dimensions, they perf...
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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Vittorio Nobili "Medea" 1950s Swivel Office Chair Made of Teak Plywood
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This 1950s swivel office chair “Medea” was designed by Vittorio Nobili and manufactured by Fratelli Tagliabue in Meda, Italy. The teak plywood seat swivels in all directions on a dar...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Vintage Italian White Boucle Textile and Wood Decor Swivel Armchairs
Located in Vilnius, LT
Pair of large vintage Italian swivel armchairs.
The upholstery is white color boucle textile.
Armrests are decorated with dark brown wood (darker than in photos).
Solid, very heavy a...
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Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid Century High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Viko Baumritter
Located in New York, NY
Rare high back swivel lounge chair by Viko Baumritter. The cozy womb like seat rests on sculptural turned wood legs, and swivels to adjust in po...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Leather Bar Stools by Alberto Salvati & Ambrogio Tresoldi for Saporiti
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivels. Metal base with leather upholstery. Made in Italy.
Price is for the set. Contact us if you'd like to purchase a single item.
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table Newly Upholstered in Baby Blue Textured Suede
Great funky vintage chair...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Luxurious Mid Century Faudet-Harrison Swivel Tub Chairs - Newly Upholstered Pair
By SCP
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Faudet-Harrison Designed Continuous Swivel Tub Lounges for SCP England Newly Upholstered in a High End Plush “Smoked-Ash ”Italian Mohair - Pair
Made in Norfolk, ...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Mohair
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. The chair features a bamboo frame, a woven wicker base, leather corner wrapping, and ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Upholstery, Bamboo
American Space Age Fiberglass "Egg" Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning American space age fiberglass “Egg” swivel chair designed and manufactured in the United States, circa 1970s. This chair has a seductive design tha...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Swivel Barstools in Chrome and Goatskin
Located in London, GB
Set of three swivel bar stools with back rest in chrome, new upholstery in goatskin by Tambourin. The way they are upholstered they show the ch...
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1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Curved Back Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The curved back swivel chair is a tuxedo style lounge chair with curved corners and a metal base. The chair features down-wrapped, removable seat and back cushions.
The Lawson-Fenni...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Vladimir Kagan Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A modernist's dream! Offered is a stunning pair of restored nautilus chairs produced by Vladimir Kagan - one of the most celebrated and influential designers of the 20th century in t...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Eames Management Chairs in Grey Fabric Upholstery c. 1980 - 1990s 4 Available
Located in New York, NY
Sharp set of 4 Eames aluminum group management chairs in gray fabric, with cast aluminum frames. The chairs are all in great, original, clean and ready to use condition, all are mark...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Aluminum
Mid-Century Modernist Swivel Club Chairs in Staggered Geometric Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
An excellent example of mid-century modern design and craftsmanship, this pair of swivel chairs features a beautifully coordinated fabric with staggered geometric pattern and silver,...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs, Chrome Base, Tan Mohair
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs, Chrome Base, Tan Mohair
Pair of modern Milo Baughman inspired swivel chairs having a chrome finished base and tan mohair upholstery. This chair sits about 3 inches off the ground and has a high quality aged oak undercarriage covered in a chrome finish. New foam/cushioning and brand new plush to the touch tan velvet fabric. Currently available in several colors.
Velvet, Chrome, Stained Wood
By GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN...
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Chrome
Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Coalesse
By Coalesse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of swivel chairs combining rich leather with a sleek and comfortable design, by Coalesse. This pair of chairs is perfect for an office or business setting. Please confirm item l...
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Swivel Barrel Chairs Dark Gray, Almost Black, Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of swivel lounge chairs, unmarked and in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Very comfortable and the swivel mechanism works perfectly. These have been recently reupho...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the 1980s. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the s...
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
F142 Disk Base Swivel Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort, 1970s
Located in Hilversum, NL
Braun leather armchair with metal frame by Geoffrey Harcourt. The stylish leather covers both of the arms as well as the bottom and back of chair. Good original condition. A luxury c...
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1970s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Swiveling Club Chairs from the Estate of Don Rickles
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These two newly restored swiveling club chairs came from the estate of Don Rickles. The chairs have been rebuilt and are reupholstered in a beautiful cr...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items. for example, these ray & charles eames side chairs ‚pkw-2‘, meaning a pivoting, k-wire chair on a wooden base. version 1 would be a fully covered seat, version 2 is the cut-out „bikini“ cover, where you can see the wire mesh construction. this is also known as a ‚bikini swivel wire chair‘.
here we have a black and a white one. we understood they were imported from the united states as a pair to Europe – but then sold on to different customers. years ago we bought the white one as the first piece in our eames-1st-generations-collection. by chance or serendipity, we were now able to find and buy the black one also and thus reunite the pair.
together they make impressive and scarce art objects to grace any collection of early midcentury design. interestingly the dowel-leg-version was discontinued after 1954: the open ball-bearing connection and the elegant thin wooden legs weren’t very practical. weight and power, when swivelling, sometimes resulted in cracks or breakage. (that’s why we wouldn’t recommend them to use as a kitchen chair, maybe.) they are functional, showing a wonderful patina and are great pieces to admire and to understand the thinking behind the design.
set of 2 side chair, model pkw-2, swivel dowel-base
1 white powder coated wire-shell, cognac-coloured leather bikini...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Metal
Vladimir Kagan Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
Executive Desk Chair by Vladimir Kagan. Fabric, chromed metal. High back swivel desk chair with tilt and casters. A great model. 2nd matching chair is available.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Midcentury Walnut "Barrel" Swivel Lounge Chairs by Directional
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful midcentury walnut “Barrel” swivel lounge chairs designed by Directional and manufactured in the United States, circa 1960s. Transform your living space with these stunning ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Fabric, Walnut
Rare Wave-Pattern Upholstery, Swivel Lounge Chair, Manner of Milo Baughman
Located in Clermont, FL
Wave-pattern upholstery highlights a curvaceous & sculptural form. Wood pedestal base, with a 360 degree swivel mechanism. Chair maintains it's good structure. Extremely comfortable!
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Lorca Chair by DISC Interiors x Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Lorca chair features a sculptural silhouette and swivel base with inspired upholstery details.
The DISC Interiors x LF six-piece capsule collecti...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
Midcentury Swiveling Swan Chair after Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stylish midcentury swiveling chair styled after Arne Jacobsen's "Swan Chair". Nice addition to any modern interior. Please confirm item location with dealer (NJ or NY).
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-century Modern swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage swivel chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original swivel chairs, popular names associated with this style include Charles and Ray Eames, Milo Baughman, Herman Miller, and Lawson-Fenning. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for swivel chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $245 and tops out at $78,600 while the average work can sell for $3,403.
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Retro Style Swivel Armchair
Pair Vintage Leather Swivel Chairs
Slim Side Chair