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What is a swivel chair called?
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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.
1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
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Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs, Fresh Wool Blend & Tulip Bases
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This pair of sapce-age chairs is one of Adrian Pearsall's most iconic and rare designs, and these are great examples. These chairs are elegant and striking with their circular design...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Como Swivel Lounge Chair with Sculptural Walnut Back and Textured Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
Como Swivel Lounge Chair
The Como Swivel Lounge Chair is defined by a sculptural walnut outer shell that wraps around a softly upholstered interior, creating a refined contrast betwe...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Upholstered Swivel Chairs for Directional, A Pair, 1977
Located in New Windsor, NY
A fine pair of upholstered Milo Baughman designed swivel chairs by Directional of North Carolina. Purchased circa 1977. Upholstered in an original handprinted fabric called "Greenery...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Rotunda Swivel Dining Chair with Pedestal Base In Olive Green Velvet
Located in New York, NY
The Rotunda Swivel Dining Chair explores the relationship between soft volume and disciplined geometry. A continuous upholstered shell forms the rounded backrest and seat enclosure, ...
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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Black Leather Butterfly Swivel Chair In The Manner Of Hans Hopfer Roch Bobois
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An iconic and highly sculptural swivel lounge chair from the 1980s, embodying the relaxed luxury and bold formal language of late modernist design. The chair features a fluid, organi...
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Vintage 1980s French Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage Supporto Series Office Swivel Chair by Frederick Scott for Hille, 1970s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Office chair from the british manufacturer hille based on a design by frederick scott from the 1970s.
the solid aluminium seat shell and backrest are special features of the chair...
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20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
