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Primative Antique circa 1760 Carthorse Wheel Remade into a Captains Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
which has been rebuilt into a captains swivel armchair in solid Elm. A very good looking and
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Antique 1760s English George II Swivel Chairs

Materials

Elm

Vintage High Back Chesterfield Heritage Leather Office Captains Swivel Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
style office armchair This is a very comfortable captain’s indeed, it’s like your favourite reading
Category

20th Century English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
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Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
H 89 in W 62 in D 60 in
English Art & Craft Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
Located in Markington, GB
English swivel captain chair, circa 1920. Original swivel captain’s chair, is in very good
Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

FiNE GREEN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD PRESIDENTS CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Heritage green leather Chesterfield Tufted Presidents wingback swivel office armchair Please note the
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20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

ViNTAGE HERITAGE GREEN LEATHER CAPTAINS WINGBACK OFFICE SWIVEL DIRECTORS CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Heritage green leather wingback swivel office armchair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair
By J.B. Van Sciver Company
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique JB Van Sciver Oak Wood Swivel Ship Captains Courthouse Chair. Item features a floor mount
Category

Antique Early 1900s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

VINTAGE BROWN LEATHER AVIATOR METAL SWIVEL OFFICE CAPTAINS ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Swivel Office Captain's Armchair. This exudes a classic charm with its distinctive design, combining
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20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE HAND DYED BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
captain's office swivel armchair is a stunning example of craftsmanship and timeless design. Its classic
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20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

FULLY RESTORED CIGAR BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS OFFICE SWIVEL ARMCHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Dyed Leather Swivel Chesterfield Chair. The leather on this chair has been stripped back to its bare
Category

20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hand Dyed Brown Leather Aviator Hammered Metal Swivel Captains Armchairs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
chairs with aluminium riveted frames These are the ever popular aviator chairs, they have a hand
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20th Century English Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Hand Dyed Aged Brown Leather Captains Swivel Armchair Chesterfield Seat
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely vintage hand dyed brown leather tub Swivel Captains
Category

20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

GEORGE SMITH BROWN LEATHER CHESTERFIELD TUFTED CAPTAiNS CHAIR
By George Smith
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
brown leather George Smith RRP £7,034 Chesterfield tufted captains office chair Please note the
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20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

VINTAGE CHESTERFIELD DARK AGED GREY LEATHER DIRECTORS SWIFEL CAPTAINS CHAiR
Located in Pulborough, GB
Leather Directors Swivel Captain's Chair A striking embodiment of timeless elegance and classic design
Category

20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

ANTIQUE CIRCA 1800 SHIPS CAPTAiNS CHAIR WITH ROYAL CROWN AND ANCHOR CARVED
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, circa 1800 hand carved Mahogany ships captains chair depicting a Royal Crown and Anchor to the backrest
Category

Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

One of a Kind Fully Restored Hardwood Chesterfield Captains Directors Armchair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
upholstered in plush woven linen A very good looking well made and comfortable directors chair. This is
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20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Located in Antwerp, BE
Beautiful traditional shipping era swivel Chippendale desk chair. The Captain's Chair, with the
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Antique 1890s English Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
Antique Desk Swivel Captains Chair
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 24.41 in
English style swivel-base “captain” desk chair, ca. 1850
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1850 / desk chair / wood and metal / English / antique An English wooden swivel and
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Antique 1850s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's
Located in Savannah, GA
English Industrial Oak "Captain Chair" or Swivel Chair, Circa 1900's. Chair made by Milwaukee
Category

Antique Early 1900s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Vintage English Leather Captains Desk Swivel Chair Green 20th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a vintage leather 'Captains chair' in a beautiful sage green colour, hand-made in England
Category

1990s English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

SUPER RARE HIGHLY COLLECTABLE BURR YEW WOOD WINDSOR SWiVEL CAPTAINS OFFICE CHAIR
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
highly collectable burr yew wood Windsor swivel armchair with height adjustable base Please note the
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20th Century English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Yew

ORIGINAL ANTIQUE THONET SWiVEL BERGERE DESK CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR MODEL NUMBER 3
By Thonet
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, antique, Thonet Model No 3 swivel bergère chair circa 1900 Please note the delivery fee listed is just a
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Antique Early 1900s European Late Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Captain’s or Executive Swivel Chair. We are of the opinion that it was made in America by a top maker
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20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Pair of Antique 'Captain's" Swivel Office Chairs '2'
Located in London, GB
Metal and oak 'Officer's' or 'Captain's' chairs. France, early 20th century. Sat on heavy
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Early 20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Metal

George Smith "Captain's" Swivel Office Chair Armchair - In Pink Leather
Located in Barrowford, GB
On offer on this occasion is a superb, George Smith "Captain's" swivel, adjustable-height armchair
Category

2010s Armchairs

Materials

Leather

8 Pc Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Spun Fiberglass Dining Set by Russell Woodard
By Russell Woodard
Located in Port Jervis, NY
armchairs which swivel. No cushions, chairs are in excellent vintage condition with minimal wear. 3 had new
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Meadow Craft Acorn and Oak Leaf Wrought Iron Family Patio Set
By Meadowcraft
Located in Omaha, NE
complements any outdoor décor. Two Matching Wrought Iron Swivel Rocker Captain Chairs: Maximum comfort is
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

American Yacht Captain's swivel Chair
By Crocker Chair Company
Located in Summerland, CA
A finely-carved Yacht armchair in its original caning. The chair adjusts and swivels. Manufactured
Category

Early 20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Cane

Chesterfield Swivel Chair
Located in Eindhoven, NL
This Chesterfield captain's swivel chair is perfect as an office chair to fit behind a nice desk
Category

Early 2000s English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Chesterfield Swivel Chair
Chesterfield Swivel Chair
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Leather Captains Tub Chair Swivel Office Desk Seat
Located in Potters Bar, Herts
You are viewing a gorgeous swivel seat office chair - these really are the Classic office chair and
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1990s Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Fully Stamped 1860 Antique Dutch Colonial Burgermeister Captains Swivel Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
swivel chair with hand carved hairy paw feet retailed through J.J Alan LTD furniture depositories A
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Antique 1860s Danish Dutch Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique Victorian style desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
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Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Antique Swivel Captains Desk Chair
H 35.44 in W 27.17 in D 25.99 in
English Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
Located in Markington, GB
English swivel captain chair, circa 1920. Blue painted swivel captain’s chair, is in very good
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Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Swivel Chairs

English Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
English Swivel Captain Chair, circa 1920
H 31.89 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A wonderful antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
H 36.23 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique leather swivel captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around
Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A lovely antique Victorian style leather captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates
Category

Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Antique Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
H 35.04 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Antique Mahogany & Leather Swivel Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian style captains desk chair in mahogany & upholstered in leather, dating to circa
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

VINTAGE AGED GREEN LEATHER ENGLiSH CHESTERFIELD CAPTAINS COURT SWIVEL CHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Leather made in England Chesterfield Court chair Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it
Category

20th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Victorian Fully Restored Brown Leather Ships Captains Swivel Office Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather early Victorian ships captains chair This chair is just about as fine as you find anywhere, it
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique circa 1860 Fully Restored Whiskey Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Fine Antique circa 1860 Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
leather office chair. This chair is really quite exquisite, it’s one of the earliest types of swivel
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Antique 1860s English High Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Antique Thomas Chippendale Claw & Ball Feet Brown Leather Swivel Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, swivel office chair in brown leather What a chair! This is pure art furniture and looks sublime from
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Antique 19th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Leather

PAIR OF LATE ANTIQUE VICTORIAN WALNUT B COHEN & SON'S LTD SWIVEL CAPTAINS CHAIRs
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
pair of late Victorian circa 1899 B Cohen & Son's LTD stamped Captains swivel armchairs Please note
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Antique 1890s English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Walnut-Framed Captain's Office Chair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Walnut-framed captain’s office chair with shaped back and seat upholstered in black leather which
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs

Walnut-Framed Captain's Office Chair
Walnut-Framed Captain's Office Chair
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 25 in
Antique Victorian Style Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Style Captains Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Style Captains Desk Chair
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Beautiful Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We are delighted to offer for sell this stunning Cushioned Chesterfield Captain Leather Chair. This
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Late 20th Century British British Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Beautiful Ox Blood Red Chesterfield Captain Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
We delight to offer for sale this fantastic ox blood red captain deep buttoned swivel desk chair
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Late 20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Original Hillcrest Restored Chesterfield Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Chesterfield, Hillcrest
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
restored cigar brown leather Chesterfield fully buttoned directors captains chair This is the bosses
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Antique Early 1900s English Late Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Chesterfield Directors Green Leather and Oak Executive Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this vintage aged green leather Chesterfield captains chair with oak wood
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20th Century English Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Harrods Restored Hand Dyed President Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
most comfortable captains chair I have ever sat it, its like your favourite reading chair with wheels
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Harrods Restored Hand Dyed President Brown Leather Directors Captains Chair
By Harrods, Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
most comfortable captains chair I have ever sat it, its like your favourite reading chair with wheels
Category

20th Century English Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Gainsborough Carver Captains Chair
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
captains chair The condition is good for the period, its been full restored to include having various
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20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Captains Chairs by Eero Aarnio for Asko, 1960s, Set of Two
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Uppsala, SE
Pair of Captains chair designed by Eero Aarnio for Asko. A true pop design icon of the 1960s. New
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Large Vintage Napoleon Style Brown Leather Chesterfield Captains Office Chair
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Chesterfield buttoned captains office armchair A very decorative and well made chair. It looks like art
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20th Century English Napoleon III Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fully Restored Chesterfield Cigar Brown Leather Captains Chair Barrel Back
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
barrel back Chesterfield captain’s chair This piece has been fully restored to include having the
Category

20th Century British Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Armchair Captain English Cherry 19th
Located in SAINT-CLÉMENT-DE-LA-PLACE, FR
and join a superior crossbeam rounded top to serve as an armrest. It is swivel. The seat is covered
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Antique 1890s French British Colonial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

RESTORED BROWN LEATHER WILLIAM IV 1830 HARDWOOD CHESTERFiELD CAPTAINS ARMCHAIR
By Chesterfield
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
, fully restored circa 1830 William IV Captains chair with period Porcelain castors Please note the
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Antique 1830s English William IV Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Louis Philippe Style Walnut Partners Desk and Chair Set
Located in Winter Park, FL
desk, is a newer green leather Chesterfield captain's swivel chair. Measures: Desk 57.5" W x 35.5" D x
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Early 20th Century French Louis Philippe Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

A Green Leather Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A Green Leather Swivelling Desk Chair or Captains Chair The Chair has an attractive high
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Vintage 1970s Adam Style Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

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Captains Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal captains swivel chair for your home. A captains swivel chair — often made from animal skin, leather and wood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the captains swivel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A captains swivel chair made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Art Deco — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one captains swivel chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Chesterfield, Harrods and Eero Aarnio produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Captains Swivel Chair?

Prices for a captains swivel chair start at $672 and top out at $4,600 with the average selling for $2,480.

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.

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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 Captains Swivel Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A captain's chair is an armchair with a saddle seat and low curved back, usually upholstered in leather or cloth. It has vertical spindles that create the appearance of extra height for more formal settings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Today, a captain's chair is typically used for providing seating at a kitchen or dining table. The name of the chair comes from the fact that furniture of this type once provided seating for a ship's officers in lounge areas. Shop a large collection of captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Captain’s chairs are called that because early versions of the armchairs were used aboard boats to provide seating for high-ranking officers. These chairs date back to the 19th century and usually featured all-wood construction. Find a selection of antique and vintage captain's chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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 1stDibs.com.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.