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What is the difference between a glider and swivel?
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The main difference between a swivel and a glider is the type of movement each type of mechanism produces. A swivel chair spins in a 360-degree circle, while a glider moves backwards and forwards. Shop an assortment of glider and swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
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Shop for Swivel Chairs on 1stDibs
Pair of Upholstered Swivel Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These swivel armchairs feature a sleek and modern silhouette with a nod to mid-century design. The low-profile back curves gently into the arms in a continuous, wraparound form that ...
Category
20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile
$3,850 / set
Pair Milo Baughman Style Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Milo Baughman Style Brass Base Swivel Club Lounge Chairs . These do a swivel 180 turn. The seat cushions appear to be leather, as the underside appears to have hide. See photo. ...
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Other
$2,800 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Harvey Probber Swivel Club Chair, circa 1960s, Reupholstered and Refinished
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Harvey Probber swivel club chair from circa 1960 has been refinished and reupholstered. Featuring a scalloped front end and loose seat cushion over a round wood swivel base whic...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
$4,250 Sale Price
22% Off
Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel and Tilt Chairs
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An iconic pair of swivel and tilt chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Chairs are every bit as comfortable as they are good looking. Unmarked, as they appear to have b...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs New Blue Silk 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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mesa Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mesa swivel chair by Lawson-Fenning in white Alpaca bouclé. The Mesa swivel chair is a fully upholstered club chair that features a walnut or oak inset base.
The Lawson-Fenning Coll...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$4,635 / item