Modern Swivel Chairs
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
Style: Modern
Color: Brown
Set of Four Leather and Chrome Swivel Chairs by J Robert Scott & Associates
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A set of four Patchwork leather chairs with round polished chrome bases that swivel.
Designed by Sally Sirkin Lewis and made for J Robert Scot...
Category
1980s American Vintage Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Contemporary Swivel Chair in Shearling, Customizable
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Tyler Swivel chair is a contemporary swivel chair design that features track arms that curve up to the back. The loose cushion seat is h...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Inez Modern Barstool or Counter Stool with Swivel
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Stool
by Crump and Kwash
Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top....
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Pair Late 20th Century Modern Drexel Heritage Swivel Barrel Chairs Orig Fabric
By Drexel
Located in Topeka, KS
Wonderful vintage modern Drexel Heritage swivel barrel chairs with original contemporary style mauve, green & beige bird fabric, a pair. Beautiful conditio...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Inez Counter and Barstool by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez counter stool and barstool by Crump and Kwash
Upholstered seat top / premium foam cushion / solid wood base / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish / 360 degree rotating...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Contemporary Swivel Armchair With Pleated Back Detail
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This swivel armchair offers functionality and style. Its ergonomic design ensures comfort, while the precise seaming showcases meticulous craftsmanship. The curved shapes enhance its...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Curly Camel
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in super soft...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Upholstery
Contemporary Swivel Chair in Blue Gray Shearling
Located in Greenwich, CT
The Tyler Swivel chair is a contemporary swivel chair design that features track arms that curve up to the back. The loose cushion seat is handmade with foam and down feather wrap fo...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Naoto Fukusawa for B & B Italia Leather Mini Papilio Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Sleek pair of leather mini Papilio chairs designed by Naoto Fukusawa for B & B Italia. Amazing swivel chairs featuring a steel frame covered in fine...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Retro Swivel Chair w/ Chrome Base + Swirly Green Cut Velvet and Blue Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Retro style swivel chair with mirrored / chrome base (we can also spray it black). Frame is made with solid hardwood and upholstered with eigh...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional
Located in Denton, TX
Swivel chair and Ottoman by Milo Baughman for Directional. Swivel and rocking chair with a ottoman on castors. Original label attached. Ottoman meas...
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair Green Velvet Swivel Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
A fine pair of Green velvet Swivel chairs of Recent Construction.
Each in a new fabric on a square swivel base. The pair strong and str...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Inez Counter Stool by Crump and Kwash
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez Counter stool by Crump and Kwash
Carved, solid wood seat, base, and under cap / hand rubbed oil finish / solid steel construction / durable powder coat finish / 360 degree rotating...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Spring Swivel Armchairs by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Italy
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of early 21st century spring swivel armchairs by Massimo Scolari for Giorgetti Italy.
Feature polished solid beech wood frames, ...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Swivel Dining Chair with Seaming Details on the Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This swivel dining chair is an Art Deco inspired piece that brings the femininity of the boudoir to any living space with its sumptuous vertical pleated upholstery, while its rounded...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Armchair In Cotton Velvet with Seaming Details on the Back
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
The front of this swivel armchair is composed as a verse, with a smooth seat, backrest and legs. The scene is set for the explosion of the chorus, bursting from its quilted back, inf...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swivel Chair "Spock", Pols Potten Studio
By Pols Potten
Located in Geneve, CH
Swivel chair "Spock" - Pols potten Studio.
Dimensions: W 78 x D 78 x H 81 cm.
Materials: Fabric, powder-coated swivel base.
Pols Potten products are characterised by a modern ...
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Harri Korhonen Suede Desk Chair for Inno, Finland 2000s
Located in London, GB
Harri Korhonen, a Finnish designer and the founder of Inno. Korhonens designs feature heavily in Inno’s collection as the lead designer. His award-winni...
Category
Early 2000s Finnish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede
360° Swivel Armchair with Metallic Base
Located in New York, NY
This armchair is the perfect piece to complement for your vintage-style living room or bedroom. High quality design that provides ultimate comfort with swivel metallic base and a wid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Spanish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Dakota Jackson Leather Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Vintage Swivel Arm Chair by Dakota Jackson - a timeless piece of furniture that exudes elegance and sophistication. Crafted wi...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Contemporary Swivel Armchair Featuring Square Arms & Open Back
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
With a contemporary design of straight lines, this armchair gives status and personality to the space. The matte wood detail on the sides provides a touch of design and elegance to t...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
360° Rotating Oversized Armchair In Custom Velvet Colors
By Mondo
Located in New York, NY
This oversized swivel chair easily blends into most mid-century modern or traditional-style home decors, with its timeless silhouette will add a contemporary touch to the space. The ...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Vintage Modern Swivel Tub Chairs, Scalamandre Upholstered
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of Vintage Kagan style arm or lounge swivel tub chairs.
The pair comfortable and strudy each having metal swivel bases with deep p...
Category
1970s American Vintage Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
2 Vintage McKinley Leather of Hickory McDowell Swivel Bar Counter Stool Chairs 3
Located in Dayton, OH
Two vintage McKinley of Hickory Inc Barstools featuring gray bovine leather upholstery with swivel action and metal foot guards.
The McDowell swivel barstool is a handsome additio...
Category
Late 20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Maple
Minio Swivel Armchair Pair of Two
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Production Time: 6-7 weeks.
The Minio sofa, which gives you freedom of movement while sitting with its rotating mechanism, reveals its difference in design with the striking curve...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Armchair on Castors Made to Order in Custom Finishes
Located in New York, NY
The designer's goal on creating this lounge chair was to seek comfort and amazement at the highest level. With its hidden castors you can easily glide across the space to surprise yo...
Category
2010s European Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Swivel Armchair W Ottoman in Leather & Rose Gold Base
Located in New York, NY
Swivel lounge chair with a curved body shape. The metallic base can swivel 360 degrees.
Shown here in Leather and Columbia Tofee Fabric.
Stainless steel base in polished Copper.
...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Durlet Lounge Chair 1976 Heiner Golz with Wood Base and Leather Seat
By Durlet
Located in Antwerpen, Antwerp
1970s charly lounge swivel chair designed by Heiner Gölz for Durlet. The chair has a cognac leather upholstery and a dark wooden leg. It was found in an architectural house from the ...
Category
20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swivel Chair
By Thomas Bina
Located in Weesp, NL
Swivel chair Giramundo.
Designed by Thomas Bina of Environment Furniture of Los Angeles, circa 2007.
It is crafted from recycled, Brazilian multicolor...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Winged Swivel Chair with Bauhaus Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
Featuring a popping bauhaus inspired cut and printed velvet, this winged swivel chair has a small stature but can comfortably seat taller and larger adults. The seat is firm and supp...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Maple
Minio Swivel Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
Production Time: 5-6 weeks.
The Minio sofa, which gives you freedom of movement while sitting with its rotating mechanism, reveals its difference in design with the striking curved ...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Pair Nautilus Swivel Club Chairs attributed to Directional
By Directional
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of "Nautalis" armchairs in complementary mirrored composition attributed to Directional which in 1999 merged under Tomlinson/Erwin-Lambeth, Inc., Thomasville, North Carolina, where they were originally purchased in early 2000s. Fully upholstered in a luxurious textured fabric with slightly raised copper, bronze and silver medallion patterns, these chairs are modern in its organic form but also glamorous instead of being austere. They are practical chairs equipped with swiveling base and seat very comfortable with soft foam. The design was likely by Kagan. The color of the upholstery is rather dazzling with a silver and bronze subtle metallic tone and texture. The last three pictures...
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Foam, Wood
CAPRICE Swivel Armchair with two fabrics
Located in Frazão, Porto
The swivel Caprice is a decor-must armchair, with a sober quilting on the back for a touch of elegance. Available with or without the base ring in brass color. Upholstered in a wide...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Shaker Swivel Counter Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Brass, Shearling & Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel Counter chair is made to order. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair is available in a large variety of genuine leathers, vinyls, Shearlings, cowhides & also ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Minio Swivel Armchair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Minio sofa, which gives you freedom of movement while sitting with its rotating mechanism, reveals its difference in design with the striking curved form of its armrests...
Meas...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Pair of Unusual French 1960s Pedestal Chairs in the Style of Roger Tallon
By Roger Tallon
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of unusual French 1960s pedestal chairs in the style of Roger Tallon. Restored and reupholstered.
Category
1960s French Vintage Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Minio Swivel Armchair, 'Set of 6'
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
The Minio sofa, which gives you freedom of movement while sitting with its rotating mechanism, reveals its difference in design with the striking curved form of its armrests...
Measure: length: 33.9'' / depth: 32.7'' / height: 31.1'' (seat height: 17.7'')
Weight: 49.2 kg
-360 Degree rotating...
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Wood
Tropical Swivel Dining Chair with Wenge Wood Accents
Located in Greenwich, CT
A symphony of texture, pattern and color make this Swivel dining chair a show stopping focal point. It is both supportive and comfortable, made fro...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Paper
Modern Curved Linen Swivel Chair by Ellen Degeneres Wicma Chair
Located in North York, ON
Modern curved linen swivel chair by Ellen Degeneres Wicma Chair. Sophisticated curved design with clean lines. Features swivel mechanism for optimal lo...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ochre Knit Mohair Swivel Chair by AdM Bespoke
Located in Danville, CA
Swivel egg chair in the French Midcentury style. This sophisticated chair is upholstered in luxurious heavy weight, Muslin backed Orange/Ochre knit Mohair. This super stylish and ver...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Hardwood
Thad Hayes Pair of Custom Swivel Lounge Chairs for the Gibson Residence NYC 1998
By Thad Hayes
Located in New York, NY
Pair of custom swivel lounge chairs in fine brown silk with tassels at bottom, custom designed by Thad Hayes for the Gibson Residence, NYC 1998. This interior was photographed by Sco...
Category
1990s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Silk
"Jasmin" Swivel Armchair in Black Wood and Linen Fabric
Located in Centro, RS
The Jasmine armchair has feminine and sophisticate shapes.
It's delicate and practical by the rotating movement.
Jasmine armchair has sinuous lines, translating the essence of well-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Shaker Swivel Bar Chair, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Steel, B&W Cowhide & Brown leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel bar chair is made to order from our unique Ambrozia black textured steel tubing frame. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
5x Shaker Swivel Counter Chairs, by Ambrozia, Walnut, Brass, Shearling & Leather
By AMBROZIA
Located in Drummondville, Quebec
The Shaker swivel counter chair is made to order. This contemporary / modern swivel armchair is available in a large variety of genuine leathers, vinyls, Shearlings, cowhides & also ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Canadian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
"Jasmin" Swivel Armchair in Natural Wood Cotton Straw and Linen Fabric
Located in Centro, RS
A pice is delicate and practical. The Jasmin armchair has sinuous lines, translating the essence of well-being and wellness to the piece.
It has 4 feet in natural wood swivel that ma...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Straw, Hardwood
Inez Modern Chair and Stool with Swivel
Located in Baltimore City, MD
Inez stool
by Crump and Kwash
Carved solid wood seat and base / hand rubbed zero VOC oil finish / solid steel construction / 360 degree rotating seat top....
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Bacharach Champagne Velvet Swivel Chair
Located in New York, NY
Louche glamour. Think Halston, think Studio 54, think sybaritic style. But also think cozy, comfy swivel chair. Upholstered in luxurious blush Como Champagne velvet...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Moooi Bart Swivel Armchair in Foam Seat with Shade Raw Umber 20292 Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bart armchair brings a friendly sort of grandeur to your home. This single-seater does the rounded shapes of the Bart family even more justice, especially with the optional swive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Hana Swivel Armchair in Steelcut 2, 550 Pink Upholstery
By Simone Bonanni, Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Create your own world in your safe space that is the Hana Armchair. Let the softness of the folds lure you in and when you step into that abundance of soft fabric, you’re stepping in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Swivel Armchair in Foam Seat with Shade Ochre 20291 Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bart armchair brings a friendly sort of grandeur to your home. This single-seater does the rounded shapes of the Bart family even more justice, especially with the optional swive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Swivel Armchair in Foam Seat with Sloth Woolly Mohair Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bart armchair brings a friendly sort of grandeur to your home. This single-seater does the rounded shapes of the Bart family even more justice, especially with the optional swive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Swivel Armchair in Foam Seat with Mosaic 2, 0532 Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bart Armchair brings a friendly sort of grandeur to your home. This single-seater does the rounded shapes of the Bart family even more justice, especially with the optional swivel foot that makes a circular motion. Having a conversation or to inspired to sit still? Swivel your Bart Armchair around and enjoy another point of view! If you prefer a more solid setup, the Bart Armchair is available with slanted wooden legs (canape) and without.
Additional information:
Material: Wood, foam, dacron, upholstery
Upholstery: Mosaic 2...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Moooi Bart Swivel Armchair in Foam Seat with Spectrum Walnut 30093 Upholstery
By Moooi
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Bart Armchair brings a friendly sort of grandeur to your home. This single-seater does the rounded shapes of the Bart family even more justice, especially with the optional swive...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Aida Swivel Amrchair in Genuine Leather Soul Whitney and Saddle Extra Cammello
Located in New York, NY
Aida, swivel armchair has a soft and graceful design that brings to mind the corolla of a flower. In fact, its armrests open and curve outwards like petals. When designing Aida, Robe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Transitional Swivel Chair in Velvet Damask and Walnut Veneer
Located in Greenwich, CT
This is a new transitional swivel chair that rotates a full 360 degrees. The interior is upholstered in a velvet Damask print fabric while the outer back is covered with a walnut ven...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Walnut
Low Walnut Base Swivel Chair with Cut Velvet
Located in Greenwich, CT
A petite yet bulbous silhouette solid maple frame perched atop a stained walnut pedestal, this swivel chair is all about form. Shown upholstered in a striking Scalamandre abstract Jackson Pollack inspired cut velvet in a combination of blush, black, and warm white on a silver/black relief...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
21st Century Carpanese Home Italia Partial Swivel Chair with Metal Modern, 7519
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
Armchair with partial turning gold metal base and upper part upholstered. Characterized by a soft backrest perfectly shaped and hugs you to enhance the comfort.
Irregular shape stit...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Modern Round Swivel Chair
Located in Greenwich, CT
This modern swivel chair is built to order and completely customizable. Able to rotate 360 degrees and features one loose back and seat cushion.
Measurements:
Overall: 37” W x 37” D...
Category
2010s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Maple
Modern swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique 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 and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern swivel chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, North America, and United States pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original swivel chairs, popular names associated with this style include Moooi, Simone Bonanni, Jhon Ortiz, and LAGU. 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 $225 and tops out at $29,000 while the average work can sell for $4,263.
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