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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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Mid Century Style Swivel Chair in a Plush Teddy Fabric
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
This mid-century modern swivel chair combines iconic retro styling with irresistible comfort. Wrapped in a plush teddy-style fabric, it offers a soft, cozy texture that invites you t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Foam, Polyester, Wood
1960s, Leather Swivel Lounge Chair by OPE-möbler Jönköping, Sweden
By OPE Möbler
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Leather swivel lounge chair by OPE-möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1960s.
This striking chair is upholstered in cognac-brown leather with a distinctive patchwork design, giving it a bold ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Swivel Armchair with 360 Degrees Rotating Base Offered In Wooly Boucle
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This armchair evokes sculptural elegance through its enveloping silhouette and plush tactility. Designed with a continuous curved backrest that flows seamlessly into softly rounded a...
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2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Of Sherrill Furiture Upholstered Swivel Chairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
A well made and comfortable pair of Cub Chairs by the American furniture maker Sherrill Furniture. The skirted chairs with refined curved arms and T seat c...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Göte Möbel — Swivel Lounge Chair, Sweden, 1970s
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Stylish swivel lounge chair by Göte Möbel, Sweden, dating from the 1970s. The chair features a sculptural frame in light bentwood, supporting a generously padded seat and backrest up...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Bentwood
Custom-Made Swivel Armchair in BlackBerry/ Ruby Red Color
Located in NEW YORK, NY
A sculptural statement in tone-on-tone green, this custom-made armchair features a smooth matte leather like shell enveloping a plush velvet seat. The silhouette is soft yet structur...
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2010s Portuguese Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Faux Leather
