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What is the difference between a glider and swivel?

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What is the difference between a glider and swivel?
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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Pair of leather swivel lounge chairs by OPE-möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1960s.
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Pair of leather swivel lounge chairs by OPE-möbler Jönköping, Sweden, 1960s. These striking chairs are upholstered in cognac-brown leather with a distinctive patchwork design, givin...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ekornes Stressless Leather Chrome Reclining Swivel Lounge Chair w/ Ottoman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Beige Leather, Chrome Bases Experience unmatched Scandinavian comfort with this vintage Ekornes Stressless reclining...
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Original Bombenstabil Buffer Swivel Stool, Early 20th Century
By Max Stoelcker
Located in Schwerin, MV
A black, upholstered, and sprung swivel stool from the mid-20th century by Stoelcker KG, Ettenheim, known under the name "Bombenstabil" (Bombenstabil). Its distinctive feature is the...
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Vintage 1930s German Industrial Stools

Materials

Metal

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

Aluminum Group Swivel Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1980s, Signed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and stylish 'Aluminum Group' executive desk chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Signed underneath seat with Herman Miller label. This beautiful office cha...
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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