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1950s Mid-Century Modern Industrial Do-More Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Lafayette, IN
This awesome little Do-More desk chair has been given the full Steampunk treatment in our workshop
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored. Dark espresso finish
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1950s Swiveling Wood Desk/Office Chair by Thonet
By Thonet
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s swiveling wood desk/office chair by Thonet 1950s vintage swiveling wood desk/office chair by
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Vintage 1950s Austrian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Beech

Walnut Trim Button Tufted Swivel Barrel Chair
By Cocheo Brothers Fine Furniture
Located in Ferndale, MI
Walnut Trim Button Tufted Swivel Barrel Chair, Custom Made Coachea Brothers Studio
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Elephant Grey Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
discoloration throughout both chairs, no rips or tears. Number of Items: 2 ID Number: 3350.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Royere style Swivel Egg Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of meticulously constructed Egg Chairs on spider leg swivel bases. The pair are freshly
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Vintage 1950s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Charles Eames PKW-2 Dowel Leg Swivel Chair 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Dallas, TX
Early and rare Eames for Herman Miller PKW-2 dowel leg swivel chair with leather bikini cover
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Enamel, Steel

Plush Pair of Grey Velvet Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of barrel backed swivel chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a luxe grey velvet
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Royere Style Swivel Egg Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of meticulously constructed egg chairs on spider leg swivel bases. The pair are freshly
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Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Vladamir Kagan Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc. Barrel lounge chairs model 100a, tilt and swivel. Reupholstered with Great
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Royère Style Swivel Egg Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of swivel egg chairs in the style of Jean Royère. The pair have been freshly upholstered in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Royère Style Swivel Egg Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of swivel egg chairs in the style of Jean Royère. The swivel bases have been reconstructed
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Velvet

Vintage Swivel Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of stunning swivel lounge chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Newly reupholstered in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Eames PKW Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Early desk model PKW swivel chair with birch legs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swan Swivel Arm Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This elegant model 3322 "Swan" chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in the late
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Upholstered in Original Leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Cool Pair of Barrel Shaped Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Pair of Milo Baughman style barrel back swivel chairs in Ralph Lauren camel fabric; fabric has been
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Crating Fee: Mid-Century Pair of Luxurious Blue Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Crating Fee for Mid-Century Pair of Luxurious Blue Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1950s Chairs

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Swivel Tub Lounge Chair Milo Baughman Style
Located in Baltimore, MD
Superb multicolored woven textured lounge chair Milo Baughman style, barrel tub swivel armchair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Harvey Probber Cube Swivel Chairs, Model no. 1461
By Harvey Probber
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Harvey Probber cube swivel chairs on walnut bases. Model no. 1461, circa 1950s
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Eames Dowel Leg Swivel Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Swiveling, dowel leg chair with wire seat and original, burlap backed leather cover, designed by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Mid-Century Swivel Desk Chair
By Gunlocke
Located in New York, NY
Swivel and tilt desk, office chair. This example has several adjustments including height, back
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Wood

Homecrest Riviera Siesta Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Homecrest
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original "Riviera Siesta" swivel rocker lounge chair with matching Ottoman by Homecrest featuring
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggins
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A swivel lounge chair on an ebonized ash disc base. Newly upholstered in brown chenille.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Ash

Tulip Armless Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Doral, FL
Tulip Armless Swivel Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Seat shell is molded fiberglass with base is
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Cool Jack Cartwright Swivel Club or Barrel Chairs
By Jack Cartwright
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Two swivel Mid-Century Modern club chairs by Jack Cartwright that rest on a walnut plinth base and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

1950 s Hollywood Regency Swivel Club Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Baker Furniture Company, Dorothy Draper
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage 1950's pair of lounge chairs for sale. This pair was reupholstered a while back, and is in
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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eero Saarinen Tilt / Swivel Executive Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Early executive arm chair with rare height adjustability, tilt and swivel. Designed in 1950 by
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Henry Glass Swivel Lounge Chair in Velvet with Brass Legs
By Henry Glass
Located in Southampton, NJ
neutral velvet fabric and on a swivel base with splayed brass legs.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Antique Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique Victorian Captains style desk armchair in good condition. This chair swivels, tilts back
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Vintage 1950s English Victorian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Olive Green Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A spectacular pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Harvey Probber in the 1950s. The chairs have
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Antique Victorian Style Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in
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Vintage 1950s British Chesterfield Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Fabulous Pair of Kroehler, 1950s Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Kroehler Mfg. Co.
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fabulous pair of Kroehler, 1950s swivel chairs. These chairs retain their original fabric and will
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Italian Carlo Ratti Swivel Desk Chair
By Carlo Ratti
Located in London, GB
1950s Italian height adjustable swivel desk chair by Carlo Ratti in bent plywood with original
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Vintage 1950s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Herman Miller Black Leather Swivelling Soft Pad Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Herman Miller black leather swivelling soft pad chair. With original label stating date of
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Eames PKW wire Dowel Leg Swivel Bikini Chair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid Century Modern side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. early
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modernist Channel Form Swivel Chairs in Hand-Rubbed Walnut
Located in New York, NY
Channel Form Swivel Chairs. Crafted in the United States circa 1950, these chairs combine luxurious
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Swivel Desk Chair in Walnut for MIM Roma
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Office chair, in metal, faux-leather and walnuti for MIM Roma, Italy, 1950s. Swivel office chair
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Walnut

Gilt Hollywood Regency Rope And Tassel Swivel Vanity Seat
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Elegant rope and tassel vanity seat from Italy. Swivel seat for comfort and ease. In very good
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Eero Saarinen “Tulip” Swivel Arm Chairs for Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Original 1950s pair of Eero Saarinen Tulip Swivel Arm Chairs for Knoll. Base is stamped BR50
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Tilt-Swivel Barrel Lounge Chair Model 100-S w/ Holly Hunt Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan, Kagan-Dreyfuss, Inc.
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vladimir Kagan barrel lounge chair model 100-S with tilt and walnut wood base. It was reupholstered
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swivel Desk Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, 1950s
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Office swivel chair designed by Ico Parisi and produced by M.I.M. (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Roma
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Restored 1960s Ico Parisi Swivel Office Chair by MiM Roma
By MIM Roma
Located in Rome, IT
chair designed by the acclaimed Ico Parisi and produced by MiM Roma. The chair has been beautifully
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Arne Jacobsen Swivel Desk Chair in Leather by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen from 1st production series with new upholstery in natural
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

First Edition Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series four-star swivel
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Modern Cane Back Swivel Dining Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Houston, TX
Set of four Mid-Century Modern cane back swivel dining chairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.  
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane

P32 Swivel Armchair by Osvaldo Borsani, Italy, 1956
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in New York, NY
Timeless swivel lounge chair designed by Osvaldo Borsani for Techno in 1956. Has been re
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Early Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather 3217 Swivel Desk Chair with Arms
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3217 office chair with armrests. Original, first series four
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Early Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather 3217 Swivel Desk Chair with Arms
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3217 office chair with armrests. Original, nickel finish
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Nickel

Early Cognac Leather Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series four-star swivel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Earliest Series Cognac Leather Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series four-star swivel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Office Swivel Stool Chair Model 3217 by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Arne Jacobsen office swivel stool chair model 3217 from the 1950s This stool is in great
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Office Swivel Stool Chair Model 3117 by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Søborg, DK
Vintage Arne Jacobsen office swivel stool chair model 3117 from 1964 This stool is in great vintage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare and Fully Restored Executive Swivel Chair by Ico Parisi for MiM
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
Office swivel armchair designed by Ico Parisi and produced by M.I.M. (Mobili Italiani Moderni) Roma
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair by Ico Paris, Rosewood and Dark Brown Leather, 1950s (for Sylvia)
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
Swivel chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma 1st model from 1958 Metal legs, rosewood frame and dark
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

First Series Cognac Leather Arne Jacobsen 3117 Desk Swivel Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arne Jacobsen swivel desk chair model 3117 office chair. Original, first series four-star swivel
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Ico Parisi Midcentury Italian Leather Swivel Chairs for MIM Roma, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Puglia, Puglia
Pair of swivel office chairs designed by Ico Parisi and produced by MIM (Italian Modern Furniture
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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1959 Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1959 swivel chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every 1959 swivel chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer 1959 swivel chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each 1959 swivel chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Industrial hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made 1959 swivel chair over the years, but those crafted by Edward Wormley, Dunbar and Arne Jacobsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a 1959 Swivel Chair?

A 1959 swivel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,185, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $45,000.

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 1959 Swivel Chair
  • 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
    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 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 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.