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 wexulnornixa.info.

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.

1959 Swivel Chair

Chairs With Foot Rest

1950s Steel Dining Chair

Eames Fabric

Eames Ea

Mid Century Cane Brass Chairs

Sculptural Swivel

Verner Panton Cone Chair

Chair By Edward Wormley For Dunbar

Swivel chair 'P 75' by Eugenio Gerli 1959

$10,851

Swivel chair 'P 75' by Eugenio Gerli 1959

By Eugenio Gerli

Located in Berlin, DE

Designed by the Italian architect and industrial designer Eugenio Gerli for Rima, this stugl impresses with its clear objectivity. The chair can be swiveled and is height-adjustable....

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Edward Wormley Swivel Chair

$4,400

Edward Wormley Swivel Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

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...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Swivel Chair with Ottoman, America, 1950

$6,800 / set

Swivel Chair with Ottoman, America, 1950

Located in Culver City, CA

Swivel Chair with Ottoman America, 1950 Newly upholstered in textured fabric by Knoll. Chair: 29"w x 36"d x 37"h x 18"seat Ottoman: 24"w x 20"d x 17"h Ref. CHAIR1430B $ 6,800 set

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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Harvey Probber Swiveling Cube Chair; Signed

$3,800 / item

Harvey Probber Swiveling Cube Chair; Signed

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Iconic Harvey Probber swiveling cube chair on a walnut veneered, circular plinth base. Second chair is available in order to have a pair. Both chairs need to be reupholstered. Both...

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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner

$37,500

The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

swivel chair designed by Hans Wegner & made by Johannes Hansen w/teak back, chrome frame & blue vinyl seat

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Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$6,800

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

An early swivel chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar with oak base and plush mohair upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

1950s Swivel Design Desk Chair , Czechoslovakia

$548

1950s Swivel Design Desk Chair , Czechoslovakia

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Bauhaus Swivel Chair, Chrome-Plated Steel, Leatherette, Czech, 1950s

$685

Original Bauhaus Swivel Chair, Chrome-Plated Steel, Leatherette, Czech, 1950s

Located in Brandys nad Labem, Středočeský kraj

Dimensions: Maximum height: 75 cm (29.5 in) Minimum height: 50 cm (19.7 in) Diameter: 44 cm (17.3 in) This elegant Bauhaus swivel piano stool comes from Czechoslovakia from the mid-...

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Vintage 1950s Czech Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Ligna Adjustable Swivel Office Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

$776

Ligna Adjustable Swivel Office Chair, Czechoslovakia, 1950s

By Ligna

Located in Praha, CZ

Original height-adjustable swivel office chair manufactured by Ligna in Czechoslovakia during the 1950s. Expertly crafted from solid beech wood with its original leatherette upholste...

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Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Other

1950's Rocking Swivel Chair With Cushion

$2,310

1950's Rocking Swivel Chair With Cushion

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Introducing a stunning rocking swivel chair, elegantly upholstered in exquisite Sina Pearson fabric. This chair captures the essence of the modern aesthetic prevalent in America’s po...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll

$14,500 / item

Swivel Chair by Vincent Cafiero for Knoll

By Vincent Cafiero, Knoll

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A swivel lounge chair, with the original button-tufted black leather upholstery, on a five-point polished aluminum base. Upholstery required.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$14,000 / set

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel chairs with walnut bases reupholstered in Holly Hunt / Mokum / Sole Boucle / Seasalt fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Four Swivel Stools / Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$12,000 / set

Four Swivel Stools / Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A set of four Edward Wormley for Dunbar swiveling stools / chairs with mahogany legs and chrome sabots. Fully restored and upholstered in Holly Hunt / Lush / Palm thick velvet.

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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1950s Tufted Black Leather Swivel Chair for Davis Furniture

$1,769

1950s Tufted Black Leather Swivel Chair for Davis Furniture

By Davis Furniture

Located in Medina, OH

Indulge in the allure of mid-century elegance with this golden age Black Leather Tufted and Stitched Swivel Back Chair. With the tufting on the seat, back and arms, this swivel chair...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman

$11,995 / item

1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Seattle, WA

Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st generation details, restored and reupholstered, ready for use. 1st gen details: 1....

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs

$18,500 / set

Pair of Black Leather Harvey Probber Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Dallas, TX

If you're looking for a set of classic barrel chairs that'll stand the test of time, consider Harvey Probber, Model 303A swiveling chairs. The chair's solid-body design is perfectly ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Executive Swivel Office Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c. 1950

$4,200

Executive Swivel Office Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c. 1950

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York City, NY

Executive swivel office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Made in the United States circa 1950.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Early Edition Plycraft Swivel Wooden Egg Chair, 1950s, USA

$4,000Sale Price|27% Off

Rare Early Edition Plycraft Swivel Wooden Egg Chair, 1950s, USA

By Plycraft

Located in Miami, FL

Amazing rare early edition Plycraft wooden chair. Oversized and swivels. Fabric is original. Needs recovering and some TLS, but is structurally sound. Our guys can total restore for ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ivory Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs

$15,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ivory Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Retro glamour meets modern comfort pair of swivel lounge chairs attributed to Harvey Probber. Pristinely tailored chairs feature a barreled tufted back creating a cozy embrace, overs...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Bouclé

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany, 1950s

$685Sale Price|20% Off

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany, 1950s

Located in Berlin, DE

Swivel Chair in Wood with 4-legged base, Germany.

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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s

$3,746 / set

Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern brown leather swivel chairs with wheels, 1950s Swivel chairs or office armchairs with wheels. The seat and backrest are made of a single part in brown leat...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black Model 3217 Swivel desk Chair by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$1,712

Black Model 3217 Swivel desk Chair by Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in London, GB

The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. The attractive shape is timeless and incredibly versatile, with a unique character and...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Italian Swivel Tub Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

$4,250 / set

1950s Italian Swivel Tub Chairs in the Style of Marco Zanuso

By Marco Zanuso

Located in Wilton, CT

This unique pair of Italian swivel tub chairs, in the style of Marco Zauso, has been newly reupholstered in a plush dark blue velvet with mirror chrome vinyl over the bases. The fin-...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored

$6,850

Swivel Lounge Chair, Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Almost White, Expertly Restored

By Edward Wormley

Located in Kansas City, MO

Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel lounge chair. Expertly restored and reupholstered. Deep, comfortable chair on a beautiful mahogany base. No expense was spared in both the original m...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Vintage Retro Modern Galerkin Design Swivel Chair with Attached Side Table

$1,080

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 with an attached side table. We fu...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Vanity Chair 1950s

$6,500

Rare Edward Wormley for Dunbar Model 5522 Cane Swivel Vanity Chair 1950s

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Troy, MI

Rare model 5522 desk chair or vanity stool from the First Lady Series Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s Laminated wood and cane molded backrest with round seat on a ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Rare Swivel Desk Chair in Birch for Elton 1950s

$1,600

Mid Century Arthur Umanoff Rare Swivel Desk Chair in Birch for Elton 1950s

By Arthur Umanoff, The Elton Company

Located in Troy, MI

Rare swivel desk chair designed by Arthur Umanoff Model DC1 manufactured by Post Modern Ltd and distributed by the Elton Company New York USA circa 1952 Minimalist design with birc...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Birch

1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture

$2,600

1950s Channel Tufted Barrel Swivel Chair by Henry Glass for J.G. Furniture

By Henry Glass, J.G. Furniture Company

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

1950s barrel back swivel chair designed by Henry P. Glass for J.G. Furniture. This chair features a beautiful barrel back, accentuated with channel tufting. The even back swoops down...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel ca' 1950's

$2,800

Mid-Century Modern Vanity Swivel Chair By Edward Wormley For Drexel ca' 1950's

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A hard to find swivel chair or vanity stool designed by Edward Wormley for Drexel's "Precedent Line" and made in the 1950's. Sculptural form that looks classic and timeless as well a...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

$24,950 / set

1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Cerused Oak Barrel Curved Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Hand carved cerused oak from a single woo...

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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

$6,576

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut

By Charles Eames

Located in Hamburg, DE

First production, first generation 1949-1950 Zenith Herman Miller, Charles Eames PAW rope swivel chair in color grey elephant, dowel legs in birch / all original parts. The awesome d...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

$24,950 / set

1950s Organic Wood Sculptural Carved Cerused Oak Barrel Swivel Chairs, Set of 2

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

The extremely rare and stylish hand carved solid wood swivel chairs are packed with personality! Outstanding design is exhibited throughout. Hand carved cerused oak from a single woo...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950s Henry P Glass Swivel Lounge Chairs Blue Mohair on Brass Legs JL Chase Co.

$9,750 / set

1950s Henry P Glass Swivel Lounge Chairs Blue Mohair on Brass Legs JL Chase Co.

By Chase and Co., Henry Glass

Located in Virginia Beach, VA

A pair of swivel lounge chair designed by Henry P Glass for J.L. Chase Co. for the forecast group. This example is the TV swivel chair with a boxy frame and angled arms, all floating...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Swivel and Tilt Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

$6,200

Mid-Century Swivel and Tilt Lounge by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Raleigh, NC

Mid-century swivel and tilt single lounge. Designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, circa 1950s. An especially unique swivel lounge due to the outward flair armrests creatin...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Foam, Wood

Midcentury Barber, Styling Chair

$670 / item

Midcentury Barber, Styling Chair

Located in Vienna, AT

Hairdressing chairs upholstered with a floral artificial material, headpiece, and stem of cherry-beech wood, steel base, adjustable height pedal for adjustment. Used condition, incl...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Cone Chair, Verner Panton Style

$1,095

Vintage Cone Chair, Verner Panton Style

By Verner Panton

Located in Miami, FL

Vintage cone chair on wheels in the style or by Verner Panton. Upholstered in green fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s

$2,090 / item

EA-108 Desk Chair by C. & R. Eames for Vitra, 1960s

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brussel, BE

Iconic swiveling desk chair in chrome and black Hopsack fabric, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra in 1958. - Designed by: Charles & Ray Eames Produced by: Vitra Origin: Italy...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 4 Blue Velca Legnano Midcentury Office Chairs

$3,084 / set

Set of 4 Blue Velca Legnano Midcentury Office Chairs

By Velca Legnano

Located in Wolfurt, AT

This set of four Italian office chairs from the 1950s was made by Velca Legnano (for Jules Wabbes). There is a label of the Velca Legnano company on the black steel frame. The chair ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Office Chair in Red Upholstery

$1,100

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Office Chair in Red Upholstery

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, office chair model ‘3217’, wood, fabric, chrome-plated metal, plastic, Denmark, designed in 1955, later production This office chair by Arne Jacobsen...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Fritz Hansen 2533 Desk Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, Mid-Century Modern

$890

Fritz Hansen 2533 Desk Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen, Mid-Century Modern

Located in London, GB

Manufactured by Fritz Hansen starting in 1958, the pioneering addition of double castors to this aluminium and wood veneer desk chair makes it an enduring and ubiquitous design objec...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

$2,400Sale Price / set|40% Off

Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Napa, CA

Set of Two Aluminum Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames, Upholstered in Original Orange Fabric. Sold as a set.

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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vittorio Nobili Italian Midcentury Medea Chair for Fratelli Tagliabue Italy 1950s

$2,227Sale Price|25% Off

Vittorio Nobili Italian Midcentury Medea Chair for Fratelli Tagliabue Italy 1950s

By Vittorio Nobili

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Italian modern antique vintage swivel chair designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue with curved plywood seat and painted metal frame, marked 'Medea deposited model' under ...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng

$11,994 / set

Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Hyères, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

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...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rotating Stool 1950s Minimalist Design

$887Sale Price|56% Off

Rotating Stool 1950s Minimalist Design

Located in Palermo, Sicily

Rotating stool 1950s Minimalist design, French design.

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chairs

$13,750

Edward Wormley Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Edward Wormley

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A pair of Edward Wormley Lounge Chairs Manufactured by Dunbar Furniture Original Striped Fabric in clean condition Mahogany laminated base Marked Dunbar Fabric under seat cushion

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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA Mid-Century Modern

$464Sale Price|20% Off

1950s Do More Swivel Office Chair Gio Ponti Industrial USA Mid-Century Modern

By Gio Ponti

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, 1950s Do More office chair mid-century modern industrial era. Domore Chair Company Inc founded in 1922 by William S. Ferris in Elkhart, Indiana. Seat height ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

$6,000

Pair of Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of vintage Harvey Probber swivel lounge chairs upholstered in their original Jack Lenor Larsen striped velvet fabric. The chairs feature a low, generous barrel form with softly ...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France

$14,000

Jacques Adnet Sculptural Leather Swivel Chair, 1950s France

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kick back on this stunning chair by French designer Jacques Adnet. An iron frame is wrapped completely in beautiful camel-colored leather. Four legs extend to form a tripod base. The...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1

$3,100

Early Eames Swiveling Dowel Legged Wire Chair, DKW-1

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare early swiveling dowel leg chair with walnut legs, designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, model DKW-1, 1951/1952. Wire top and timeworn weaved fabric seat. Original t...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wire

Eero SAARINEN (1910-1961) & KNOLL INTERNATIONAL (publisher) 4 swivel chairs

$4,283

Eero SAARINEN (1910-1961) & KNOLL INTERNATIONAL (publisher) 4 swivel chairs

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Four “TULIP” swivel chairs with white fiberglass shells on cast aluminum legs lacquered aluminum. Seats with removable black fabric cushions. Bibliography : - Collectif, Knoll au Mus...

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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Iron

1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair Cream and Metal Frame

$500

1950s Original French Bienaise Swivelling Workshop Chair Cream and Metal Frame

Located in Hook, Hampshire

1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Desk chair – Cream and metal frame 1950s original French Bienaise swivelling workshop chair – Cream and metal frame. The C...

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Vintage 1950s French Chairs

Materials

Metal

American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Barrel Swivel Chairs

$9,700 / set

American Mid-Century Modern Pair of Barrel Swivel Chairs

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of swivel lounge chairs, steel, fabric, United States, 1950s These American lounge chairs feature a rounded barrel form, with a curved back flowing into the armrests. Button tu...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Six Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$22,000 / item

Six Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley

Located in Dallas, TX

A rare set of six swivel spindle back arm chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.

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Vintage 1950s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's

$2,250

Vintage Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg 1950's

By Charles Eames

Located in St.Petersburg, FL

A classic dining chair with arms on a swivel dowel base, second edition, ca' 1950's. Salmon color with birch legs, beautiful patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Antique Georgian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair

$2,157

Antique Georgian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

A smart and extremely well made antique Georgian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in England and dates from around the 1950’s. It is of superb quality, this is generou...

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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Hans Brattrud, Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair, 1957 for Hove Møbler, Norway

$9,138

Hans Brattrud, Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair, 1957 for Hove Møbler, Norway

By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud, Hove Möbler

Located in Munster, NRW

Hans Brattrud for Hove Møbler, Norway, 1957 Scandia swivel lounge chair with removable leather cushions. Captains return mechanism. Amazing condition. An extremely shapely...

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

1950's Mahogany Swivel Lounge Chairs By Kittinger With Blue Leather Upholstery

$6,500

1950's Mahogany Swivel Lounge Chairs By Kittinger With Blue Leather Upholstery

By Kittinger Furniture Company

Located in New York, NY

Amazing pair of 1950's solid mahogany with blue leather upholstery swivel lounge chairs by Kittinger, the wood have been professionally refinished the leather is original and show so...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Egon Eiermann Swivel Chair for Wilde & Spieth, Bauhaus Desk Chair 1950s, German

$942

Egon Eiermann Swivel Chair for Wilde & Spieth, Bauhaus Desk Chair 1950s, German

By Egon Eiermann

Located in Hannover, DE

Rare German Bauhaus Swivel Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, 1950s A rare and highly collectible swivel desk chair designed by Egon Eiermann and produced by Wilde & Spieth ...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Nine Swivel Dining Chairs by Antarenni Ny, Wrought Iron, Retro Vintage

$3,800 / set

Set of Nine Swivel Dining Chairs by Antarenni Ny, Wrought Iron, Retro Vintage

Located in Miami, FL

Great set of nine dining chairs, wrought iron and fabric, chairs swivel. Made in NY by Antarenni. Chairs need to be recovered, we can help.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Formes Nouvelles 'Champagne' Swivel Chairs Acrylic

$7,700 / set

Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Formes Nouvelles 'Champagne' Swivel Chairs Acrylic

By mes nouvelles, Erwine & Estelle Laverne

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Erwine & Estelle Laverne for Formes Nouvelles, pair of 'Champagne' dining chairs, acrylic, aluminum, corduroy fabric, Italy, design 1957 Designed in 1957, the ‘Champagne’ chair ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Hans Brattrud Scandia Swivel Chair New Upholstered Leather and Rosewood 1959

Unavailable

H 41.74 in W 27.56 in D 37.8 in

Hans Brattrud Scandia Swivel Chair New Upholstered Leather and Rosewood 1959

By Hans Brattrud

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Norwegian vintage original 1960s Hans Brattrud swivel lounge chair in rosewood and leather. This 'Scandia' chair is completely restored and our leather expert created a fitting, new ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 44 in W 31.5 in D 33 in

Adrian Pearsall Swivel Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hudson, NY

Adrian Pearsall high-back"Crown" swivel chair. Newly reupholstered in wool tweed fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Vintage Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 22.84 in D 24.02 in

Vintage Cone Swivel Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s

By Verner Panton

Located in Berlin, DE

This 'Cone' swivel chair was designed by Verner Panton during the 1960s, and manufactured in Denmark. It features an ice-cream cone shaped seat with blue fabric upholstery and a chro...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in

Cees Braakman for Pastoe Swivel Chair

By Cees Braakman

Located in LA Arnhem, NL

Cees Braakman for Pastoe. Frame and shell from bent welded and epoxy coated steel rods. Seat and backrests with loose cotton cushions. The base is of black painted metal. The chair c...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metallic Thread

Channel Back Swivel Chairs Withh Brass Base

Unavailable

H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in

Channel Back Swivel Chairs Withh Brass Base

Located in Bedford, NY

Mid Century swivel chairs designed in the style of Milo Baughman- Completely restored in orange cotton fabric

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs

Unavailable

H 26 in W 22.5 in D 18 in

Elegant Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chairs

Located in Mount Penn, PA

Great Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel chairs with beech frames, cane backs and polished brass trim.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002

Unavailable

H 44.25 in W 26 in D 31 in

Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002

By Paul McCobb

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

The original executive high wing back desk chair on casters designed by Paul McCobb. Feel free to request a delivery rate and we will do our best to search for the most reasonable q...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Striking Caned Swivel Chair on Splayed Legs

Unavailable

H 34 in W 18 in D 18 in

Striking Caned Swivel Chair on Splayed Legs

By Edward Wormley

Located in Berkeley, CA

Caned swivel chair with dramatic splayed leg base and sinuously curved back. Caning in excellent condition. Origin unknown but certainly draws from similar Wormley Chair for Dunbar. ...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Mario Bellini for Vitra

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Mario Bellini for Vitra

By Vitra, Mario Bellini

Located in Zaventem, Belgium

A very elegant and confortable pair of swivel armchairs designed by Mario Bellini for Vitra. Original brown leather upholstery, nickel-plated metal base. Signed VITRA BELLINI COLLEC...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swivel Leather Chairs by Carl Straub, 1950s, Set of Two

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H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 25.6 in

Swivel Leather Chairs by Carl Straub, 1950s, Set of Two

By Carl Straub

Located in Warsaw, PL

This pair of leather lounge armchair was created by Carl Straub during the 1950s. These swivel chairs are upholstered in milk coffee brown leather with a natural patina. The armchair...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Leather Chairs by Carl Straub, 1950s, Set of Two

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H 33.08 in W 28.75 in D 25.6 in

Swivel Leather Chairs by Carl Straub, 1950s, Set of Two

By Carl Straub

Located in Warsaw, PL

This pair of leather lounge armchair was created by Carl Straub during the 1950s. These swivel chairs are upholstered in milk coffee brown leather with a natural patina. The armchair...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950's orange fabric Swivel Side Chair by Charles & Ray Eames

Unavailable

H 32.68 in W 18.9 in D 21.66 in

1950's orange fabric Swivel Side Chair by Charles & Ray Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE

Original Swivel Chair by Charles & Ray Eames, USA, 1952 This early model designed by Charles and Ray Eames comes with a wooden dowel base and original fabric in orange on a black wi...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wire

Rosewood Desk Swivel Chair with Leather Seat by Ico Parisi for MIM

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 21.26 in D 24.81 in

Rosewood Desk Swivel Chair with Leather Seat by Ico Parisi for MIM

By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)

Located in Grenoble, FR

Swivel desk chair by Ico Parisi. Cognac leather seat and veneered rosewood characteristic shell of Ico Parisi. Produced in the 1950s by MIM Roma in Italy (labelled on the back). ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of FM25 Swivel Wire Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in

Pair of FM25 Swivel Wire Chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950

By Pastoe, Cees Braakman

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Pair of FM25 swivel wire chairs by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, Netherlands, 1950. Removable cushions in foam with original orange cotton fabric. White and black lacquered metal. Seat...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of McGuire Swivel Bar Stools

Unavailable

H 77 in Dm 37 in

Pair of McGuire Swivel Bar Stools

By John and Elinor McGuire

Located in Dusseldorf, NRW

Two Mid-Century swivel bar stools with leather pad, leather bindings and brass footrest. Just ask for precise shipping price.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague

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H 35.04 in W 22.45 in D 22.05 in

1950's Bentwood Swivel Armchair by Ligna Prague

By Ligna

Located in Brno, CZ

Elegant and timeless, this swivel armchair was designed and produced in the 1950’s by the TON Company in Czechoslovakia. It has however the markings of the LIGNA label, which can be ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Czech Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Cone Chair by Verner Panton

Unavailable

H 33.47 in W 23.23 in D 24.81 in

Cone Chair by Verner Panton

By Verner Panton

Located in Vienna, AT

Cone chair, 1959 designed by Verner Panton for a Danish restaurant. Around 15 years ago upholstered with an original, green Tonus fabric by Kvadrat. Since then forgotten in a storage.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Doctor's Chair

Unavailable

H 31.11 in W 19.3 in D 19.3 in

Midcentury Doctor's Chair

Located in Freiburg, DE

Backrest height adjustable with Allen key, swivels to the side without tools Seat height adjustable with slight lever pressure Condition: see photos height: 79 - 97 cm;

Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial 1950's Drafting Chairs

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 15 in D 16 in

Industrial 1950's Drafting Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Unique pair of industrial drafting chairs. Seat height can be raised.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 25 in D 21.5 in

Eames for Herman Miller Chairs

By Herman Miller

Located in Orange, CA

Designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller. This fiberglass chair on chrome legs is both comfortable and functional. This highly sought-after chair functions great as a dini...

Category

Vintage 1950s Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gispen, CH. Hoffmann 1953 Workchair, Writing Chair 359 PQ

Unavailable

H 35.44 in W 15.36 in D 20.87 in

Gispen, CH. Hoffmann 1953 Workchair, Writing Chair 359 PQ

By Chris Hoffmann, Gispen

Located in Achterveld, NL

Newly upholstered with vintage leather makes this Design Classic by Gispen a beautiful addition to your office, working space or home. The chair was designed by CH Hoffmann in 1953 f...

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Red Leatherette Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 28 in W 19 in D 19 in

Midcentury Red Leatherette Swivel Chair

Located in Lábatlan, HU

It is a swivel chair from the 1950s. It is ideal for a desk and is in working condition. It is original, in beautiful condition. Measures: Length (depth) 19.69 in Width 19.69 in ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair by Wiiliam Katavolos

Unavailable

H 3 in W 21 in D 23 in

Swivel Chair by Wiiliam Katavolos

By William Katavolos

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Black enameled steel and leather swivel chair from the 1950's
by William Katavolos

Category

Vintage 1950s American Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Scandinavian swivel chair, 1950s

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in

Vintage Scandinavian swivel chair, 1950s

Located in GENDT, NL

Vintage armchair / office chair from the 1950s. Rosewood frame with black leather upholstery. Leather is still in good condition, filling is dry.

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Four Swivel Aluminium Chairs

Unavailable

H 33.5 in W 19 in D 17 in

Set of Four Swivel Aluminium Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of four beautiful swivel aluminium chairs with armrest and yellow leather in very good condition.Could be used in or out.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Black Leather 1950s Tall Back Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 35 in W 34 in D 27 in

Danish Black Leather 1950s Tall Back Swivel Chair

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Classic Danish Mid-Century Modern swivel chair in original black leather, circa 1960s with a metal spoked base. Leather shows patina and wear consistent with age but has no tears or ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 39.5 in W 19.5 in D 22 in

Midcentury Pedro Friedeberg Style Wood Hand Swivel Chair

By Pedro Friedeberg

Located in Chicago, IL

Pedro Friedeberg style midcentury handmade wood hand chair painted in silver leaf tone. It swivels. Measures: Seat H 18", Arm H 30".

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 15.75 in D 16.15 in

1940s Vintage Office Swivel Chair

Located in Warsaw, PL

The office swivel chair was manufactured in Poland at the turn of the 1940s and 1950s. Construction: Seat and backrest are made of bent, glued wood, legs - solid wood joined with ste...

Category

Vintage 1950s Polish Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen 1950's Model 3117 Fritz Hansen Sevener Adjustable swivel chair

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H 35.24 in W 19.1 in D 18.51 in

Arne Jacobsen 1950's Model 3117 Fritz Hansen Sevener Adjustable swivel chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in London, GB

A teak chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This is an early production of Model 3117 the Sevener chair in original condition from the 1950s. The seat an...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Of French Swivel Chairs

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Pair Of French Swivel Chairs

Located in East Hampton, NY

PROUVE STYLE

Category

Vintage 1950s French Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Charles and Ray Eames Effiel Swivel Base Chair

Unavailable

H 32 in W 18.5 in D 20 in

Early Charles and Ray Eames Effiel Swivel Base Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Early Charles and Ray Eames effiel swivel base on wooden dowel legs. Manufactured by Herman Miller. Beautiful collector's chair. Stable. Sturdy. Measure: Seat height is 18 inches.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Industrial Finish Adjustable and Swivel Office Chair

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 15.36 in D 17.72 in

Industrial Finish Adjustable and Swivel Office Chair

Located in Porto, PT

Industrial finish adjustable and swivel office chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s “3217” Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

Unavailable

H 33.86 in W 26.38 in D 17.72 in

1950s “3217” Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Wilnis, UT

A beautiful swivel desk chair, model “3217”, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1960. This highly recognizable piece has a chrome plated tu...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Red Eero Saarinen Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair by Knoll, USA

Unavailable

H 31 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Red Eero Saarinen Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair by Knoll, USA

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen executive chair has remained one of our most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design transformed the no...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

1958 Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra Black Net Weave EA108 Office Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in

1958 Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra Black Net Weave EA108 Office Swivel Chair

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

1958 design by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, black net weave EA108 office swivel chair on a 4 prong base with original labels.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Charles Eames for Vitra a Black Net Weave EA107 Office Swivel Chair 4 Prong Base

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.48 in D 22.45 in

Charles Eames for Vitra a Black Net Weave EA107 Office Swivel Chair 4 Prong Base

By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Charles Eames for Vitra an aluminium framed EA107 black net weave office swivel chair on a 4 prong base originally designed in 1958.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 5 Charles and Ray Eames by ICF Black Net Weave EA108 Office Swivel Chairs

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 24.41 in

Set of 5 Charles and Ray Eames by ICF Black Net Weave EA108 Office Swivel Chairs

By ICF Group, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Set of 5 Charles and Ray Eames by ICF Black net weave EA108 office swivel chairs. All chairs in good condition with labels ICF attached.

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Borsani Style Swivelling Deskchair, Italy, 1950s

Unavailable

H 32.29 in W 26.78 in D 32.68 in

Borsani Style Swivelling Deskchair, Italy, 1950s

Located in Bern, CH

Characteristic italian 1950's chair in the style of Osvaldo Borsani, black lacquered 4-feet pyramid base, ivory vinyl covered comfortable seat, reupholstered a few years ago, pivot m...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles & Ray Eames 1950's Herman Miller EA124 Swivel Armchair and EA125 Ottoman

Unavailable

H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 18.12 in

Charles & Ray Eames 1950's Herman Miller EA124 Swivel Armchair and EA125 Ottoman

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

An Original 1950's Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller EA124 swivel armchair and EA125 ottoman with tan leatherette upholstery with Herman Miller labels underneath both pieces.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Adam Stegner Children's Swivel Chairs by Flötotto 1950s

Unavailable

H 29.53 in W 12.6 in D 13.78 in

Adam Stegner Children's Swivel Chairs by Flötotto 1950s

By Pagholz Flötotto, Adam Stegner

Located in Achterveld, NL

This reform swivel chair was manufactured Flötotto in Germany the 1950s. It features a beech frame and a pagwood seat mounted on a Bakelite casing. The chair was designed by Adam Ste...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Children's Furniture

Materials

Bakelite, Beech

Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

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Rope edge Charles Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Swivel Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Sittard, NL

Charles & Ray Eames PAW Walnut Dowel Leg Fiberglass Swivel Arm Chair for Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller Inc. 1st Generation Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair around 1950. Very Good Vi...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Mid-Century Per Hermansen Desk in Cherrywood and 1940s Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair

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H 40.5 in W 39.5 in D 27.5 in

Mid-Century Per Hermansen Desk in Cherrywood and 1940s Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

A refined and functional writing desk by Danish cabinetmaker Per Hermansen, crafted in solid American cherrywood. The desk features eight small drawers and a flip-up writing surface ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair in Green Leather and Bent Wood, 1960s

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair in Green Leather and Bent Wood, 1960s

By Martin Stoll, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Beek en Donk, NL

Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair, completely restored and re-upholstered, Germany, 1950s. The chair has strong similarities with the iconic lounge chair designs of Ray and Char...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iron Swivel Sling Chair

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H 36 in W 26.5 in D 26 in

Iron Swivel Sling Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iron swivel leather upholstered sling chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of swivel chairs

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H 27 in W 30 in D 27.5 in

Pair of swivel chairs

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Pair of swivel / lounge chairs on four star dark teak bases. Swivel and sit very well.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

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H 24 in W 30 in D 26 in

Harvey Probber Swivel Chairs

By Harvey Probber

Located in Chicago, IL

Pair of swivel chairs by Harvey Probber. The vibrant red / white splatter paint fabric is original, though in very good condition.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs

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H 31 in W 28 in

Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Dunbar Furniture

Located in San Francisco, CA

Gorgeous pair of Edward Wormley design swivel lounge chairs for Dunbar, model #5609. Perfectly restored with new navy cotton velvet fabric on refinished dark walnut bases, very comfy.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Dunbar Style Swivel Lounge Chair

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H 30 in W 27 in D 32 in

Dunbar Style Swivel Lounge Chair

Located in New York, NY

Dunbar Style Swivel Lounge Chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Chrome Metal Upholstered Swivel Chair

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H 17.5 in Dm 16 in

Chrome Metal Upholstered Swivel Chair

Located in New York, NY

A great leather upholstered chrome swivel chair

Category

Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Swivel Slipper Chair

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H 29.75 in W 28.5 in D 27.5 in

Mid-Century Swivel Slipper Chair

Located in Hanover, MA

Vintage curved back slipper chair with plush seat cushion and swivel base (~180 degrees), newly upholstered in white brushed denim cotton accented with black & white ticking. Legs h...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Mid Century Egg Chair Swivel

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H 34 in W 32 in D 30 in

Mid Century Egg Chair Swivel

Located in New York, NY

Mid-Century Modern egg chair, pod chair, on swivel base. Mid Century Swivel Egg Chair made by "The Modern Upholstered Chair Company" (1940-1987) in the late 1950's was an American an...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Eames Swivel Chairs

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H 33 in W 20.5 in

Pair of Eames Swivel Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buchanan, NY

Pair of eames aluminium Swivel chairs.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall Style Swivel Chairs

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H 33.75 in W 31.5 in D 30 in

Adrian Pearsall Style Swivel Chairs

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Hamburg, PA

1950's Adrian Pearsall Style swivel chairs in original woven turquoise fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Dunbar Swivel Chair, Edward Wormley

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H 30 in W 27 in D 30 in

Dunbar Swivel Chair, Edward Wormley

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Swivel lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Newly upholstered.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Cotton

Pair 1950's Swivel Chairs

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H 27 in W 28 in D 32 in

Pair 1950's Swivel Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair 50 barrel swivel chairs with painted black wooding base. Fabric reads as cream but has thin line of pale gray and brown running in both directions. Completely restored.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner

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H 29.5 in W 29 in D 22 in

Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A desk chair with a sculpted ash backrest and a black leather seat, on a satin chrome base on casters. Design by Hans Wegner Made by PP Mobler.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Antique Leather Swivel Desk Chair

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H 34 in W 26 in D 28 in

Antique Leather Swivel Desk Chair

Located in London, GB

Antique deep buttoned leather swivel desk armchair in good original condition. The leather is all original, with no splits, holes or tears and is naturally distressed, so full of cha...

Category

Vintage 1950s English Edwardian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Swivel Chair

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H 33.5 in W 20 in D 21 in

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Swivel Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Jacobsen Series 7 Swivel Chair in original leather

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Chrome and Leather Swivel Chair

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H 28.75 in W 23.25 in D 18 in

Midcentury Chrome and Leather Swivel Chair

Located in Troy, MI

This midcentury swivel arm chair is made of chrome and are upholstered in leather and will work equally well as a side chair or a desk chair

Category

Vintage 1950s French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1950s Industrial Swivel Chair in Metal

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H 34.65 in W 14.18 in D 14.18 in

1950s Industrial Swivel Chair in Metal

Located in Berlin, DE

Step back in time to the rugged charm of the 1950s with this exceptional industrial swivel chair, a true one-of-a-kind piece. Crafted entirely from metal, it embodies the durability ...

Category

Vintage 1950s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

$6,000

H 30 in W 28.5 in D 32 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Swivel Chair, C. 1950s

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Westport, CT

A swivel lounge chair designed by the iconic Edward Wormely for Dunbar Furniture, circa 1950-1959. Completely restored, fitted with new high-grade hand cut foam with all insides full...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Mahogany

One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair

$3,900

H 36 in W 21 in D 19 in

One Vintage Midcentury Ward Bennett Brickel Executive Chair

By Ward Bennett

Located in Pasadena, TX

Best known for his interiors, Mr. Bennett`s projects include residence in New York, London, Venice and Rome, as well as his own quarter, a Manhattan apartment atop the Dakota, a coun...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

$4,000

H 33.25 in W 25.5 in D 22 in

Edward Wormley Dining Armchair for Dunbar

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Walnut dining armchair with splayed back legs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, USA, c.1960s. The seat cushion has been newly reupholstered in a Pierre Frey textured fabric - a perfect t...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Probber, Baughman

$1,800

H 30.5 in W 24 in D 30 in

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Probber, Baughman

By Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional mid century swivel lounge chair, having a fully upholstered bucket style seat and back, mounted on four spayed tapered pole legs. The frame features an exaggerated and dr...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair

$2,950Sale Price|40% Off

H 30 in W 26.5 in D 31.5 in

Edward Wormley Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley dunbar swivel lounge chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

$3,000

H 30 in W 26 in D 27 in

Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chair designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in New York, NY

Iconic swivel lounge chair designed by Edward Wormley for the Dunbar Furniture Company, model 5609 c. 1950/60's. The chair features a dark wood four leg base, with an upholstered se...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Club Chair

$2,975

H 32 in W 28.5 in D 34 in

Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar Club Chair

By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture

Located in St. Louis, MO

Single Edward J. Wormley for Dunbar club chair with older re-upholstery on thick tapered legs. Unrestored, ready for new upholstery, legs show age, should be refinished. Email for up...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Mid Century Swivel Chair by I. V. Chair Company Brooklyn NY

$275

H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

Mid Century Swivel Chair by I. V. Chair Company Brooklyn NY

Located in New York, NY

Stylish and well-made swivel office, desk chair by I.V. chair company Brooklyn NY (109 Jewel St). Interesting example of Brooklyn modern after Fritz Hansen etc. This chair shows cosm...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair

$3,400

H 31.5 in W 33.25 in D 36 in

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Houston, TX

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel chair. This shapely midcentury swivel chair has been recently upholstered in a beautiful steel blue mohair fabric. Comfortable and stunn...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in the Style of Harvey Probber

$1,800

H 30 in W 33 in D 37 in

Mid-Century Lounge Chair in the Style of Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-century lounge chair in striped upholstery in the style of Harvey Probber. Some stiffening to the foam but still usable as-is. Excellent candidate for reupholstery. Two available...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Wood

Mid Century Club Chair Att. to Heywood Wakefield

$875

H 32 in W 32 in D 27 in

Mid Century Club Chair Att. to Heywood Wakefield

By Heywood-Wakefield Co.

Located in New York, NY

Extra clean mid century lounge chair attributed to Heywood Wakefield. This example is well constructed, well designed and in. exceptional, ready to use condition. Measures: Total ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s.

$700

H 27 in W 21.5 in D 21.5 in

One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s.

Located in Miami, FL

One Swivel Chair by Gianni Moscatelli for Formanova Milano, 1970s. Fabric is very stained, we recommend to reupholster. We offer upholstery services.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Mid Century Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair

$3,200

H 50 in W 30 in D 26 in

Mid Century Sculptural High Back Swivel Chair

By Adrian Pearsall

Located in Las Vegas, NV

Rare mid century highback swivel chair. A beautiful one off, statement chair. Modernized in new soft boucle style fabric that looks stunning atop the 4 wooden, legs swivel base. Ch...

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Low Profile Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman

$1,990

H 26 in W 30 in D 30 in

Low Profile Swivel Lounge Chair in the Style of Milo Baughman

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in South Charleston, WV

Measures: 30" wide, 30" deep and 26" high. Removable cushion. Swivel function. Original fabric with 5 buttons tufted. Fabric in excellent condition. Swivel function smooth. Wood plin...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair

$1,500 / set

H 43 in W 33.75 in D 29 in

Midcentury Swivel Lounge Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

1960s Modern lounge chair with ottoman in bright green vinyl fabric. Swivel action with curved modern lines. Please confirm location NY or NJ.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

1960's Swivel Lounge Chair

$3,000

H 25.5 in W 26.5 in D 34.5 in

1960's Swivel Lounge Chair

Located in Chicago, IL

This striking cantilevered lounge chair features a fluid, wave-like design that exudes modern elegance. Its sleek chrome base complements the vibrant raspberry-colored fabric, creati...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Located in Lejre, DK

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$3,250

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$4,797

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1959 Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1959 swivel chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1959 swivel chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1959 swivel chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1959 swivel chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1959 swivel chair over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Arne Jacobsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1959 Swivel Chair?

A 1959 swivel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,185, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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 1959 Swivel Chair

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 wexulnornixa.info.
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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