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Swedish furniture designer John Kandell's Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo
By Källemo
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish furniture designer John Kandell, (1925-1991) Swivel Chair "Bon-Bon" for Källemo 1980s
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
21st Century Vivien Swivel Bar Chair Velvet Brass Handmade in Portugal by Ottiu
Located in RIO TINTO, PT
conceived the Vivien Swivel Bar Chair. The stylish bar stool provides a sense of authenticity, upholstered
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 35.83 in W 23.63 in D 22.05 in
Designer Mid-Century "Nautilus" Style Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern corkscrew lounge chairs with swivel action.
(Please confirm item location
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Designer English Swivel Lounge Chair by Brett Carter
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Swivel Lounge Chair by C Brett Carter Featuring 360-degree swivel, down stuffed cushions, coordinated
Category
Vintage 1980s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Down
1980s Swivel Designer Pouf Lounge Chairs with Customized Lee Jofa Silk Velvet
By Steve Chase
Located in Miami, FL
1980s pair of designer poufs swivel chairs upholstered in a beautiful silk velvet by Lee Jofa. With
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Silk
H 28 in W 32 in D 28 in
Sculptural Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by Terence Conran Glove Chair Space
By Sir Terence Conran
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, luxurious, rare, and extremely impressive designer leather swivel chair in lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century British Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 41.74 in W 35.83 in D 31.5 in
Mid-Century PASTOE FM08 Swiffle Chair by Cees Braakman, Netherlands 1959
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in DE MEERN, NL
FM08 swivel chair seamlessly blends form and function, encapsulating the essence of an era renowned for
Category
Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Midcentury Leather Swivel Chairs by Danish Designer H.W. Klein
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Hamburg, Hamburg
This pair of midcentury leather swivel chairs by the designer H.W. Klein are in exceptionally good
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.01 in W 29.93 in D 34.65 in
Italian Sitia Hibiscus Chairs by Valentina Battochio, 1980s, Set of Two
By Valentina Battocchio, Sitia
Located in Chilton, GB
A pair of Modernist Italian Sitia Hibiscus chairs by designer Valentina Battochio.
Each swivel
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Modern Swivel Chairs
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Vitra Park Swivel Armchair 2x Designer Armchair Set Leather Brown Chocolate
By Vitra
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Vitra Park Swivel armchair 2x designer armchair set leather brown chocolate
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 32.68 in
Mid-Century Modern Height Adjustable Customizable Walnut Desk
By Team 7
Located in San Francisco, CA
furniture. A matching swivel chair is also available for purchase.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Austrian Furniture
Materials
Wood, Beech, Cherry, Oak, Walnut
1980s Directional Furniture Designer Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
1980s Postmodern designer swivel chairs, by Directional Furniture. The chairs have been
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chenille
Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Bent Plywood
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
designer swivel chairs with bent plywood backs and a gorgeous black cerused oak finish. Each chair has been
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 24.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
Eames Designer's Swivel Stool
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Blue upholstered Eames chair on tall designer swivel base with casters. This is an unusual and eye
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Pair of Modern Brass Barrel Swivel Chairs in Original Designer Fabric
By Martin Brattrud
Located in Palm Springs, CA
These chairs have the most amazing print on them. They are in subtle tones with a silver metallic
Category
1990s American Modern Swivel Chairs
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs, American
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern American Designer Swivel / Lounge Chairs
Pair of modern swivel chairs perfect
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Danish Designer Madsen and Schubell Brown Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Brown leather swivel chair and ottoman designed by Madsen and Schubell in the late sixties. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Dapper John Stuart Swivel Club Chairs
By John Stuart
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A classy pair of John Stuart designer swivel club chairs upholstered in a fabric reminiscent of a
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair Mid-Century Modern Blue Barrel / Swivel Chairs, American Designer, Boucle
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair Mid-Century Modern Blue Barrel / Swivel Chairs, American Designer, Boucle
26.75" H x 32.25
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 33.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs, American
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
American Designer Swivel / Lounge Chairs
Pair of modern swivel chairs perfect for an office, retail
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 26.5 in W 30 in D 28 in
Pair of Fuchsia High Back Swivel Chairs, American Designer, New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Fuchsia High Back Swivel Chairs, American Designer, New Upholstery
Pair of mid-century
Category
2010s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cinnamon Swivel/Tub Chairs, American Designer
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cinnamon Swivel/Tub Chairs, American Designer. Recently recovered
Category
1990s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
Designer Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Lovely pair of lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Original nubby cream
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Illum Wikkelsø Swivel Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s
By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen, swivel lounge chair model ML214, cognac leather and metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Club Chair and Matching Ottoman Designed by Gina B
By Gina B and Company 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
From a very upscale Indian Wells Estate, a custom ordered by the interior designer, a swivel chair
Category
1990s American Modern Club Chairs
Ward Bennett for Lehigh Leopold Chrome & Green Suede Swivel or Lounge Chair
By Lehigh Leopold, Ward Bennett
Located in Philadelphia, PA
By legendary American designer Ward Bennett, this swivel lounge chair was produced by manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Herman Miller Eames Designer Swivel Chair Fabric Black One Seat Function Modern
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cologne, DE
Black colored original Herman Miller Eames designer swivel chair in a minimalistic and modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 35.44 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Bretz Eve's Island Designer Swivel Chair Brown Velvet One Seat Couch Modern
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
Brown colored original Bretz Eve's Island designer velvet swivel chair in a modern design, made for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
H 27.56 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Bretz Pompadour Designer Leather Swivel Chair Black Swarovski Chesterfield
By Bretz
Located in Cologne, DE
Black colored original Bretz Pompadour designer leather swivel chair in an elegant design, with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Chesterfield Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 38.59 in D 37.41 in
Vintage 1980s Designer Danish Leather and Rosewood Swivel Chair and Footstool
Located in Bangor, Gwynedd
This stylish Mid-Century Modern, 1980s Danish black leather and rosewood swivel armchair and
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39 in W 30 in D 25 in
Leather and Iron Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Leather and Iron Swivel Chair . Designer unknown. Original Leather seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Iron
Designer Chair Leather Black Relax Function Couch Modern
Located in Cologne, DE
Designer chair leather black relax function couch modern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Stressless Designer Chair Leather Ocre Brown Relax Function Couch Modern
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Ocre brown colored original Stressless designer leather Swivel chair in a minimalistic and modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Stressless Designer Chair Leather Ocre Brown Relax Function Couch Modern
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Ocre brown colored original Stressless designer leather swivel chair in a minimalistic and modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
Designer Chair Leather Black Relax Function Couch Modern Minimal Metal
Located in Cologne, DE
Designer chair leather black relax function couch modern minimal metal in a minimalistic and modern
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.47 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Stressless Designer Chair Set Leather Ocre Brown Relax Function Couch Modern
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Ocre brown colored original stressless designer leather swivel chair and footstool in a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 29.53 in
Designer Chair Set Black Leather Relax Function Footstool Pouf Couch Modern
Located in Cologne, DE
Designer chair set black leather relax function footstool pouf couch modern.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Stressless Designer Chair Set Leather Ocre Brown Relax Function Couch Modern
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Ocre brown colored original stressless designer leather Swivelchair and footstool in a minimalistic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 43.31 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Stressless Consul M Chair Leather Red Brown Relax Function Couch Modern
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Red brown colored original Stressless Consul M designer leather Swivel chair in a minimalistic and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Stressless Consul M Chair Set Incl. Stool Leather Red Brown Relax Function Couch
By Ekornes Stressless
Located in Cologne, DE
Red brown colored original stressless consul M designer leather swivel chair set including
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
BoConcept Designer Fabric Armchair Brown Swivel Chair
By BoConcept
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a BoConcept designer fabric armchair brown swivel chair.
Product measurements in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lithuanian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Designer Upholstered Swivel Club Chairs
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Woven chenille neutral swivel club chairs with pleated skirt and down foam seat. Profile of the
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs in a Designer Moire Velvet
Located in New Hyde Park, NY
Mid-Century Hollywood Regency style club chairs. Newly upholstered in vibrant chartreuse moire
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Hollywood Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
High Back Oxford Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waltham, MA
High back Oxford chair by Danish architect and designer Arne Jacobsen. This swivel chair retains
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Designer Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic designer swivel chair available at 1stDibs. Each designer swivel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and fabric. There are many kinds of the designer swivel chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A designer swivel chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made designer swivel chair over the years, but those crafted by Ekornes Stressless, Bretz and Milo Baughman are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Designer Swivel Chair?
The average selling price for a designer swivel chair at 1stDibs is $1,363, while they’re typically $613 on the low end and $9,689 for the highest priced.
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- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A 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, 2021In 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like 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.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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 does swivel chair mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, 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, 2023Yes, 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.
- Who designed the Eames chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024Charles and Ray Eames designed the Eames chair. A married couple, they were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design and have been recognized as among the most influential designers of the 20th century. They produced a line of DCW chairs together in the 1940s and went on to unveil their now iconic lounge chair in 1956. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eames lounge chairs.
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Who designed the Bird chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Italian-American designer and artist Harry Bertoia designed the Bird chair in 1952. It features a tubular base and a wire basket seat. Today, Knoll Furniture continues to manufacture the mid-century modern furnishing. Find a selection of Bird chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who designed the folding chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Opinions vary on who designed the folding chair. Chairs designed to fold have existed since the ancient world, with examples found in the tomb of Tutankhamun. Some people argue that the original designer of the modern-day folding chair was John Cram, who patented an idea for a folding chair in 1855. However, others believe that Philip E.G. Harrison should get the credit because his 1931 design more closely resembles the modern-day folding chair. Nathaniel Alexander also contributed to the development of the folding chair with his 1911 chair that included a book rest, as did Frederic Arnold, who created the first folding aluminum chair in 1947. Shop a selection of folding chairs on 1stDibs.
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