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
Recognized Seller Listings
Aluminum Group Desk Chairs by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller labels and production date September 2000.
This beautiful office chair features black channel stitched seats and integrated seat backs with aluminum five star bases on casters with tilt adjust and height adjust mechanisms, and is height adjustable. Similar to the Soft Pad collection, also by Eames, which was based on the design of the Aluminum Group chairs with the addition of padded cushions.
This iconic 'Aluminum Group' chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller with its graceful silhouette and clean lines make it appropriate for a number of locations, from Classic and contemporary homes to elegant executive offices, home office or hip startups. Consider using in a Mid-Century Modern or Postmodern home...
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chairs, Dunbar Model 5609
Located in Downingtown, PA
Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chairs, Dunbar Model 5609,
Distinctive Design by a Mid-Century Modern Master
(1950s-1960s)
This elegant pair of swivel lounge chairs exemplifies the en...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
A Pair of Cobalt Blue Swiveling Tub Chairs designed by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Offered here a pair of swiveling tub chairs, sitting on a stylized Chinoiserie base. The bases are painted black. The chairs have been newly upholstered in Romo/Zinc Ocelot - Midni...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede 'DS-31' Pair of Swivel Armchairs in Brown Leather
By De Sede
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Sede, pair of lounge chairs model 'DS-31', leather, chrome-plated metal, Switzerland, 1970s
A design by De Sede that features a simple yet stately construction. A comfortable sit...
Category
1970s Swiss Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi Finland 'Saturnus' Armchair
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 'Saturnus' lounge chair, fabric, fiberglass, Finland, 1960s
Stunning armchair in bright green upholstery and white fiberglass by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukk...
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Molded Swiveling Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A vibrant group of swiveling armchairs having organically shaped seats with their expressive original red upholstery floating on lacquered stems rising from early four-pronged bases.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Aluminum
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen in Blue Leather, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fantastic signed example egg chair by Arne Jacobson for Fritz Hansen in a custom commissioned electrifying blue high-grade leather with in...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, metal, Europe, 1970s
Cubic, low lounge chair on a swivel base. This patinated lounge chairs features a comfortable seating shell upholstered in black...
Category
1970s European Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
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.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
Jørgen Rasmussen Danish Orange Upholstery and Silver Metal Rolling Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
Danish Mid-Century rolling / swivel office chair with a U-shaped back and orange fabric seat and back upholstery, supported by a matte silver metal frame and pedestal base with four ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design Inc. Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jens Risom for Jens Risom Design, pair of swivel lounge chairs, teak, fabric, United States, 1960s.
This extraordinary pair of lounge chair is designed by Danish designer Jens Risom...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Desede Midcentury Swiss Metal & Black Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair
By De Sede
Located in New York, NY
midcentury Swiss (1970s) metal swivel chair with incurved back, seat and arms upholstered in black leather, supported by a star shaped, swivel base with small circular adjustable fee...
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ward Bennett Chrome and Beige Tufted Leather Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century tub-form swiveling lounge / armchair with beige button tufted leather upholstery, resting on a four leg brushed chrome pedestal base. (WARD BENNETT)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Bright Red Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in bright red fabric and resting on circular chrome swivel bases. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Milo Baughman Light Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved form upholstered in textured light red upholstery with a matching throw pillow. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Available in other fabrics: DUF034...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Ward Bennett for Brickel Light Red Upholstered Swivel Tub Lounge Chairs
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century swivel lounge chairs with tub forms and plush rounded backs with a central channel, upholstered in light red fabric, resting on swivel plinth bases. (WAR...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Swiveling Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern sculptural swiveling armchair designed by Eero Saarinen featuring a cruciform chromed steel base with casters. The seat retains its original textured wool uphols...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Beige Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved form upholstered in textured beige upholstery with a matching throw pillow. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Available in other fabrics: DUF0341, D...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman Emerald Green Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in emerald green fabric and resting on circular chrome swivel bases...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Overman Swedish Black Leather and Chrome Swivel Armchair
By Overman
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Mid-Century swivel armchair with black leather upholstery and seat cushion supported on a chrome pedestal base with five legs. (OVERMAN)
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Metal
Set of 8 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Ash Bentwood and Cane Office
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swiveling rolling office / conference chair with an ash bentwood frame, caned sides and backs, and a muted blue and red plaid upholstered seat, resting on a four...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Ward Bennett Chrome and Light Purple Tufted Swivel Tub Lounge / Armchair
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century tub-form swiveling lounge / armchair with lightly patterned purple button tufted fabric upholstery, resting on a four leg brushed ch...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Knoll, Max Pearson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Space Age Gold Fabric Swivel Lounge Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century Space Age design swivel / tilt lounge armchair with golden orange velour upholstery with button tufting on the back cushion, resting on a circular metal base. (M...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Olive Green Upholstered Swivel
Located in New York, NY
SET of 6 American Mid-Century swivel / tilt lounge / armchairs with olive green upholstery, and removable seat cushions, resting on wood veneer circular plinth bases. (MILO BAUGHMAN ...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved egg-like form upholstered in textured red upholstery with a matching throw pillow. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(Available in other fabrics: DUF...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno, armchair model P32, velvet, metal, brass, Italy, 1956
Osvaldo Borsani designed the "Poltrona P32" in 1956 for Tecno. The refined formed seating shell with...
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of 12 Ward Bennett for Brickel Associates Ash and Black Leather
By Ward Bennett
Located in New York, NY
SET of 12 American Mid-Century rolling office / conference chairs with blond ash wood frames and black leather upholstery resting on black powder coated metal four leg pedestal bases...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Gray Leather Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century "In Clover" office / executive chair with a gray leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with br...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'in Clover' Tufted Black Leather Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century "In Clover" office / executive chair with a black leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with b...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Harvey Probber Woven Beige Fabric Upholstered Cube Swivel Lounge / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swiveling cube form lounge / armchair with textured woven beige fabric upholstery and matching antimacassars. (HARVEY PROBBER)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric
Harvey Probber Brown Vinyl Upholstered Swivel Cube Lounge / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century cube form swivel lounge / armchair with brown vinyl upholstery. (HARVEY PROBBER).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar 'In Clover' Tufted Red Leather Rolling Office Chair
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century 'In Clover' office / executive chair with a red leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with bra...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Swivel Blue Vinyl Desk Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel side / desk chair with a shaped seat and back upholstered in bright and light blue vinyl, resting on a four leg curved plywood b...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Bright Yellow Patent Leather Swivel / Tilt Slipper Chair
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swiveling and tilting slipper / side chair with bright yellow patent leather upholstery and a semi-circular incorporated back cushion. (MILO BAUGHMAN)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
1960s Mid-Century Modern Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Downingtown, PA
1960s Mid-Century Modern leather swivel chair,
Probably American,
1965
The 1960s Leather swivel lounge chair has a stainless steel dom...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Blue Swivel Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Vintage Blue Swivel Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Item # 705VFW20-1
This early swivel desk chair designed by Charles Eames and retailed by Herman Miller was de...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Maurice Burke for Arkana Set of Six Swivel Chairs in Fiberglass and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Maurice Burke for Arkana, set of swivel chairs, model '116' fiberglass, metal, fabric, United Kingdom, 1960s.
Set of six swivel chairs designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana. Its des...
Category
1960s British Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley Swivel Chair, laminated flat spindles, seat and crest rail with, X base with solid mahogany tapered legs.
Newly upholstered button tufted seat with Spinneybeck leather...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swivel Wilkhahn Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
By Wilkhahn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wilkhahn, lounge chairs, leather, metal, German, 1970s
Cubic, low lounge chairs on a swivel base. This patinated German lounge chairs features a comfortable seating shell upholste...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm 'Bird' Chairs for Alfred Kill, 1960s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A gorgeous set of six original classic low-back 'bucket' versions of the Model FK-6725 deep blue leather 'Bird' chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair and originally ...
Category
1960s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman style lounge chairs on removable wheels, reupholstered with Great Plains Cotton-Poly Fabric and over highlights of burnt...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton
Michael Wolk for Directional Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs, USA, 1970s
By Michael Wolk
Located in New York, NY
Michael Wolk for Directional pair of swivel lounge chairs in light gray Sensuede with elegantly curved wraparound arms which taper down towards the bottom and resting on a black wood...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ultrasuede
Red Fibreglass "Amicus" Armchair by Antero Poppius, Finland, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Amicus” armchair by Antero Poppius, was designed in Finland in the 1970s. This typical 1970s chair consists of a moulded fibreglass shell that stan...
Category
1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dining chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This chair features an upholstered seat on a white enameled cast iron pedestal base. Upholstery varies. Manufactured by K...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Acrylic, Upholstery
Shaw Walker Co. Mid-Century Blue Faux Leather and Steel Rolling Office Chair
By Shaw Walker
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century rolling adjustable office chair with blue vinyl upholstery, silver metal frame with four wheels, and wooden armrests. (Shaw Wal...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century American Brown Tufted Leather Swivel Office / Armchair
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century American brown tufted leather swivel office / armchair with brass upholstery nails and a wooden five leg rolling swivel base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Italian Swivel Lounge Chair in Yellow Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, leatherette, wood, Italy, 1970s
Large and comfortable winged lounge chair in yellow faux-leather upholstery. The rounded overall shape of the easy chair, with the wing...
Category
1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Faux Leather
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair with an upholstered seat and white enameled cast iron pedestal base.
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Industrial Style Green Vinyl and Steel Toledo Stool
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century American industrial style green vinyl seat and back stool with adjustable swivel patinated steel frame with a square stretcher base. (made by TOLEDO).
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Wim Den Boon Executive Chair
By Wim Den Boon
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wim Den Boon, office chair black faux leather, metal, The Netherlands, 1960
This unique office chair is designed by Wim Den Boon for private Dutch...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
American Industrial Metal Swivel Stool
Located in New York, NY
American 1940's industrial metal stool with a natural wood round top with an adjustable seat heat and a round foot rest.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Directional Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Velvet
By Directional
Located in New York, NY
1970s Directional pair of ivory velvet swivel lounge chairs with slightly curved backs and seats which tilt back and forth and swivel on upholstered round base. These chic swivel lou...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Selig Pair of Swivel Cathedral Chairs in Red Upholstery
By Selig
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Selig, pair of swivel chairs, red fabric, wood, United States, 1960s
The combination of the high, drop-like pointy back and the straight front gives these chairs both a simplistic m...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Barrel-Back Desk Chair by Ward Bennett
By Ward Bennett
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A barrel-back desk chair with the original channel-stitched black leather upholstery, on an X-form caster base. Please inquire for upholstery options.
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Swiveling Sculptural "Cork Screw Chair" by Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Swiveling sculptural "Cork Screw Chair" by Vladimir Kagan, American, 1992
(retains original "Directional" label).
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
1960s Executive Desk Chair by George Nelson
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A George Nelson designed rolling desk chair with orange fabric supported by a swivel base with casters. Manufactured by George Nelson and Associates in the 1960s. Newly reupholstered.
Category
Mid-20th Century American 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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