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1980s McGuire Rocking Rattan Stacked Swivel Tulip Chairs, Set of 5
By McGuire
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
design is exhibited throughout. The Iconic stacked rocking rattan swivel chairs are a statement piece
Category
Vintage 1980s American Organic Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
A Pair Of Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini. Circa 1970s
By Rudi Bonzanini, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair Of Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip chairs by Italian designer Rudi Bonzanini. Circa 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 20 in D 21 in
Set of six mid century swivel tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini - circa 1960s
By Rudi Bonzanini
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Set of six white mid century swivel tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini.
Tulip Chair - Italian designer
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 18.12 in D 18.9 in
Artifort by Pierre Paulin Green Fabric Little Tulip Swivel Chairs, Set of Three
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Basildon, London
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1965, the Little Tulip Chair is a design icon.
Inspired by
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 26.78 in
Pair Adrian Pearsall Barrel Form Swivel Chairs New Blue Silk Blend & Tulip Bases
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Philadelphia, PA
, like a wool blend. Polished aluminum swivel bases are clean and bright.
These chairs are in awesome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
2 MCM Polished Aluminum Barrel Swivel Lounge Chairs Chrome Tulip Base by Woodard
By Woodard Furniture Co., Russell Woodard
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage MCM (Mid-Century Modern) polished aluminum and chrome tulip base barrel swivel
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
H 26.75 in W 32.25 in D 25.5 in
Set of four Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchairs Model 150, 1970s by Knoll Int.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Fantastic pair of vintage swivel Tulip armchairs model 150 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Category
Mid-20th Century Belgian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.99 in D 24.41 in
Little Pierre Paulin Tulip Chair, Model F16 for Artifort, 1965
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cute Mid-Century Tulip chair by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. This ‘Model F163’ is a stylish purple
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2er Set Pierre Guariche für Meurop „Crocus Ball Chair“ Tulip, Belgien 1960er
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Fantastisches 2er Set „Crocus Ball Chairs“ Drehsessel von Pierre Guariche für Meurop in blaunem
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 27.56 in W 29.93 in D 26.78 in
Customizable Artifort Tulip Midi Armchair by Pierre Paulin
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Textile
Eero Saarinen Style Set of 3 Black Dining Chairs Tulip Model, Italy 1970s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Naples, IT
in abs lucido nero, la sedia e' nello stile Tulip di Eero Saarinen. Ogni sedia presenta una base a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 18.12 in D 23.63 in
Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
equilibrium between the little tulip dining chair and the large Tulip armchair. The Tulip midi, at the time
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1970s Swivel Tulip Leather Chairs Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning, timeless, tulip swivel chairs you could
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Artifort Pierre Paulin Swivel Tulip Midi Lounge in STOCK
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in New York, NY
dimensions, this midsize armchair is the perfect equilibrium between the Little Tulip dining chair and the
Category
2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Retro Space Age Tulip Lucite Swivel Dining/Side Chairs In Leather, Set Of 3
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Retro Space Age Chrome Tulip Tinted Lucite Curved Back Swivel Dining/Side Chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Lucite
8 Max Pearson for Knoll Mid-Century Modern Red Tulip Swivel Dining Office Chairs
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Dayton, OH
8 Max Pearson for Knoll International red wool upholstered rolling swivel chairs, circa 1960s
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 22 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Swivel Tulip Armchairs by Pierre Paulin, NL circa 1965
By Pierre Paulin
Located in Lichtenberg, AT
Beautiful pair of dark brown mid-century swivel Tulip armchairs by Pierre Paulin. Made around 1965
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.5 in W 19.3 in D 16.15 in
Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive desk chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
Set of 2 'Tulip' Swivel Armchairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, England, 1960's
By Arkana Furniture, Maurice Burke
Located in Steenwijk, NL
The 'Tulip' dining chair was designed by Maurice Burke for Arkana in England in the early 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 21.66 in
Set of 8 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1956
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
Lucite Chromcraft Dining Set Tulip Glas Dining table & 4x leather Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in Munich, Bavaria
space age era.
The beautiful tulip swivel chairs are beautiful sculptured with a thin body shape.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Geneva, CH
Set of 6 tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International ca
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
1 out of 5 Space Age Tulip Chairs by Chromcraft in smoked lucite and aluminum
By Chromcraft
Located in Beograd, RS
striking tulip swivel chairs are beautifully sculptured with thin, minimalist lines. The of the chair is
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35.04 in W 20.48 in D 24.81 in
4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Swivel Side Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Associates.
Each chair features a Tulip Shape cast aluminum swiveling base and a fiberglass seat shell
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 25.38 in D 23 in
1980s Johanson "Vinga" Swivel Chair from Sweden
By Johanson Design, Börje Johanson
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and fully original chromed tulip shaped base swivel chair designed by Börje Johanson for
Category
Vintage 1980s Swedish Modern Stools
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen Set of Six Swivel Tulip Chairs for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Set of six swivel dining chairs, in white metal, fibre glass, by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Six Vintage Midcentury Swivel "Tulip" Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a rare set of six vintage authentic swivel Tulip armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 32 in W 26 in D 23.5 in
Chromcraft Smoked Lucite Dining Set of Four Tulip Chairs and Round Table
By Chromcraft
Located in Waedenswil, CH
Dining room set with a round table with four swiveling tulip chairs. This original midcentury set
Category
Vintage 1970s European Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 36.62 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Set of Eight Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Torino, Italy
Set of eight swivel chairs with aluminium base, fiberglass seat and fabric cushion.
Tulip model
Category
Vintage 1970s American Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Space Age Tulip Base Metal Swivel Chair in Nice Original Condition, 1960s
Located in Budapest, HU
an office chair next to modern desk.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.3 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in
1963 MCM Eero Saarinen Knoll Model 151 Tulip Swivel Lounge and Footstool, a Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Elloree, SC
Own an authentic cream white tulip side chair, Model 151, and authentic matching 151 footstool by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 20 in D 22 in
Börje Johanson Orange Leather Venus Chair on White Tulip Foot, Sweden, 1960s
By Johanson Design
Located in Malmo, SE
Two very cool orange Venus swivel chairs on white tulip foot by Johanson Design, Sweden, 1960-1970s
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Tulip Dining Table with Six Egg Swivel Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
shape swivel chairs in original upholstery.
Measures: Table 73 cm height, 151 cm diameter
Chairs 84 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Hans Erik Johansson
By Hans Erik Johansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Hans Erik Johansson Space Age swivel lounge chair on tulip base, circa 1960s, Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Eero Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Chairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A set of six swiveling tulip chairs with new upholstered black fabric seat pads, perfect for that
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Swivel Tulip chairs , 1970’s France
By Knoll
Located in PÉZENAS, FR
Nice pair of swivel Tulip chairs in chocolat velvet , original of 1970’s.
The Tulip base is so
Category
Mid-20th Century French Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Polyester
Eight Swivel Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Set of Eight Swivel Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Arm Chairs: 26" wide x 22
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Six Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Swivel Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Six early Eero Saarinen for Knoll swivel tulip chairs, circa late 1950s. These all original
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
mid century modern swivel tulip chairs by Cal-Style Furniture, circa 1980s
Located in Houston, TX
Stylish mid century modern swivel tulip chairs by Cal-Style Furniture, circa 1980s. Recently
Category
Vintage 1980s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31 in W 24.5 in D 20.5 in
Mid-Century Chromcraft Black Lucite Tulip Table, and Six Swivel Tulip Chairs
By Chromcraft
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare and sought after atomic midcentury dining room set with an oval table and six swiveling tulip
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Metal
H 28.5 in W 60 in L 28.5 in
Four Swivel Tulip Chairs In The Style Of Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
...SOLD JUNE 2012...With their sculptural modern shape, these four Tulip Chairs with fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Chairs
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen & Knoll Swivel Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of four chairs by Eero Saarinen model Tulip from the late 1950s. The set is in excellent
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Swivel Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
. These armchairs feature reupholstered bright daffodil yellow vinyl seat cushions. The chairs swivel with
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen, Set of Five Swivel Tulip Chairs, Leather-Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Munster, NRW
Stunning set of five swivel dining tulip chairs, designed in 1955 by Eero Saarinen.
Beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen & Knoll Swivel Tulip Chairs and Round Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Set of table and four chairs by Eero Saarinen model Tulip from the late 1950s. The set is in
Category
Late 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 6 Early Swivel 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Sittard, LI
Iconic set of 6 Tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the early 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.89 in W 19.49 in D 22.05 in
Six Modern Space Age Swivel Tulip chairs by Maurice Burke for Arkana, 1960s
By Maurice Burke, Joe Colombo
Located in Buffalo, NY
Modernist, Space Age dining set consisting of six swivel tulip armchairs designed by Maurice Burke
Category
Vintage 1960s British Space Age Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 30 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swivel Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Classic vintage Eero Saarinen tulip swivel chair. Custom upholstered in a quality navy wool.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Pair of 1960s Mod Tulip Base Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1960s MOD tulip base swivel chairs.
Dimensions: 33" W x 32" D x 31" T.
Seat height 17".
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Pair of Tulip Swivel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of tulip base swivel chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft associates. Fully restored
Category
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Tulip Swivel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of tulip base swivel chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft associates. Fully restored
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool
Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs with Tulip Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of tulip base swivel chairs in the style of Milo Baughman. Recently upholstered in white
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Contemporary Modernist Saarinen Knoll White Tulip Side Swivel Chair DWR
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair, with a "tulip" base and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Mid-Century Tulip Swivel Chairs by Burke
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 1970s propeller base tulip chairs by Burke. Original seats in good condition with some
Category
Vintage 1960s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage White & Taupe Swivel Tulip Tub Chairs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basildon, London
This set of four vintage tub chairs have a sleek, modernist aesthetic and feature the iconic ‘tulip
Category
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of White Saarinen Style Tulip Swivel Chairs with Red Cushions
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome pair of replica Saarinen style tulip swivel chairs in white with bright red cushions. They
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Daystrom Furniture Tulip Style Swivel Chairs in Baby Blue and White
By Daystrom Furniture
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Mid-Century Modern tulip style swivel chairs by Daystrom Furniture in their
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Lucite and Chrome Tulip Swivel Chair in the style of Laverne
Located in Danville, CA
Elegant Lucite desk or vanity chair in Lucite with chrome swivel base.
Category
Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 8
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Black Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 8
These chairs showcase the
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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Swivel Tulip Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of swivel tulip chairs available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique swivel tulip chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, plastic and fabric. Swivel tulip chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Swivel tulip chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Swivel tulip chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Pierre Paulin are consistently popular.
How Much are Swivel Tulip Chairs?
Prices for swivel tulip chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, swivel tulip chairs begin at $495 and can go as high as $38,222, while the average can fetch as much as $3,018.
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 Swivel Tulip Chairs
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if a Tulip Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s signature is engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Shop a large collection of Tulip Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers 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.
- 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.
- Who designed the Tulip chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 30, 2024Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip chair. It was part of Saarinen's Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, dining tables and more — a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying. The series was designed for Knoll, which continues to produce it today. Interestingly, the Tulip armchair's shape suggests one single plastic form, but despite Saarinen's many experiments to achieve this, it is actually constructed in two pieces: an aluminum frame obscured in a plastic finish and a fiberglass upper-shell seat. In two parts or one, it achieves Saarinen's desired streamlined effect. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs.
- 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 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.
- What is a swivel chair called?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024What 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify a Saarinen Tulip chair, turn it over and examine its round base. Authentic Tulip chairs will display the Knoll logo and Eero Saarinen's signature. Knock-offs will typically be unmarked or show off a different maker's name. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Explore a diverse assortment of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Many chairs can work with a Tulip table. The Tulip armchair, for example, was part of Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal collection of armless chairs, stools, Tulip side tables and more. The series, produced for Knoll, was a mid-century modernist exercise in simplifying, and Tulip chairs, with their curvy contours, match Tulip side tables and Pedestal dining tables very well. However, you can also try other mid-century modern chairs to see what works best in your space. Shop a collection of mid-century modern dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
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Top interior designers show — and tell — us how to create delectable spaces for hosting dinner parties.
Nobody Puts This Sunny Sofa in a Corner
With its plush cushions, cane details and dazzlingly colorful back, it’s inviting from every angle.
The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs
You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.
Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways
The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.
This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet
Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.
Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?
From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.