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Four Swivels Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A matching set of four Janus swivel chairs with walnut bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Dunbar Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A large-scale pair of swivel chairs on mahogany bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Pair of Dunbar Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A large-scale pair of swivel chairs on mahogany bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Pair of Dunbar Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of restored Dunbar swivel chairs by Edward Wormley. Refinished walnut bases and
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid Century Modern Eames Swivel Chairs - Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs in a Textured Ostrich
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Dunbar Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of swivel chairs on walnut bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored and
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Dunbar Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large scale swivel chairs on walnut bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Dunbar Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of large scale swivel chairs on mahogany bases designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Four Swivels Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A matching set of four Janus swivel chairs with walnut bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Pair of Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs, Circa 1950s
Located in Norwalk, CT
Super quality pair of barrel-back swivel chairs. Circular walnut base houses swivel mechanism
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair Barrel Back Swivel Chairs In Chartreuse Needlepoint
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
fully concealed, making the chairs appear as if they are floating. Similar in size and shape to swivel
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool

Pair Burnt Umber Button Tufted Wool Swivel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic sloped shoulder barrel back swiveling club chair in a burnt umber wool upholstery. Curved
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Swivel Cone Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in North Miami, FL
Adrian Pearsall for craft associates swivel cone chair. Newly reupholstered and restore.
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Swivelling Sling Chairs by William Katavolos
By William Katavolos, Leathercrafter
Located in New York, NY
Pair of swivelling leather sling chairs, model K, with steel frames by William Katavolos for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Swivel Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in San Francisco, CA
Swiveling lounge chairs on walnut circular plinths designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Perfectly
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Nice swivel desk chair, adjustable in Height ( seat in lowest position 17" x seat in highest
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Overman Pair of Swivel Chairs in Black Vinyl
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Overman pair of swiveling black chairs with five pronged metal base done in faux wood grain. Vinyl
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Plush Low Profile Barrel Shape Swivel Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Low profile, plush, barrel shape, club or lounge chair with swivel action is fully upholstered in a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chenille

Swivel Lounge Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Swivel lounge chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Swivel Scoop Chair in Leather with Iron Frame
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
Black leather seat and back, steel rod, and iron base. The chair swivels, ( rotates ) on the steel
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Leather Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of swivel armchairs model number 4876 by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa late 1950s. These
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Elegant 1950s John Stuart Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in New Windsor, NY
Pair of elegant John Stuart swivel chairs. The John Stuart label on any piece of furniture is a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery

Ama Elastika Red Leather and Oak Swivel Chair
Located in London, GB
This 1950s German swivel desk chair by Ama Elastik is a striking example of mid-century industrial
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

A Swivel and Tilt Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Swivel and Tilt Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swivels Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Janus swivel chairs with walnut bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of swiveling lounge chairs on mahogany bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Jacques Adnet, Cognac Saddle Stitched Leather Swivel Chair
By Compagnie Des Arts Français, Jacques Adnet
Located in Uccle, BE
An original French four-leg chair with two armrests and working swivel mechanism manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of Janus swivel chairs with hexagonal mahogany bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of dunbar swivel chairs designed by Edward Wormley with walnut bases. Newly upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of swivel chairs with walnut plinth bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of swiveling lounge chairs on mahogany bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Set of Four Dunbar Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of four swivel chairs on walnut bases. Designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Fully restored
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Rare Swiveling Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Rare and exceptional vanity or accent chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Chair feature a mahogany
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Mid-Century Modernist Woven Knot Design Swivel Chair / Stool
Located in New York, NY
This very unique Mid-Century Modernist swivel chair features ebonized walnut in a woven knot design
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of swivel chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of swivel chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Fabric

Pair of Burnt Umber Button Tufted Wool Swivel Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Classic sloped shoulder barrel back swiveling club chair in a burnt umber wool upholstery. Curved
Category

Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool, Upholstery

Luxe Pair of Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Leopard
By Baker Furniture Company, Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Luxe pair of swivel armchairs attributed to Baker Furniture. Chair backs have gently curved
Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Pair of Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young Swiveling Arm Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of swivel chairs on casters. Designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young. Newly
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Pair of Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young Swiveling Arm Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of swivel chairs on casters. Designed by Maurice Bailey for Monteverdi-Young. Newly
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Swivel Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
A pair of curved back, swivel armchairs from Paris, circa 1950's. Priced and sold separately.
Category

Vintage 1950s French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early Dunbar swivel chairs with mahogany bases designed by Edward Wormley. Newly
Category

Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Unusual Modernist Two-Tone Swivel Desk or Side Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Buffalo, NY
Adrian Pearsall meets Eero Saarinen, most unusual Mid-Century Modern swivel chair. Beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair by Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Milano, 1954
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
Swivel Chair by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Milano 1954
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Handsome Swivel Barrel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Danville, CA
Classic swivel chair by Dunbar raised on a ebonized walnut drum base. The chair has been
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Antique Georgian Style Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely comfortable vintage leather desk chair, in the antique Georgian style. This
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Vintage 1950s British Georgian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Early Pair of Swivel Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of early Dunbar swivel chairs designed by Edward Wormley. Fully restored with white oak
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Pair of Swiveling Chairs on Chinoiserie Bases by William Haines
Located in Palm Desert, CA
Charming pair of swiveling chairs on chinoiserie bases, custom designed by William Haines- circa
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swiveling Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, circa 1950's. These
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Modish Pair of American Mid-Century Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A modish pair of American Mid-Century barrel back swivel chairs with chartreuse leather upholstery
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Fully Restored 1st Gen 1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1959 Eames lounge chair with ottoman includes all the original details: three
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Pair of Two Tone 50 s Swivel Slipper Lounge Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of two tone swivel lounge chairs in a taupe velvet and a cream fabric with concentric
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
Pair of swivel lounge chairs by Edward Wormley for Dunbar.
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Swivel Chair Medea by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern Swivel chair 'Medea' by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s.   
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid Century Eames Dash 99 Fiberglass Swivel Chair in Aqua
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Dash 99 shell swivel chair by Charles and Ray Eames with blue fiberglass seat. Original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Harvey Probber Midcentury Tufted Swivel Barrel Chairs, Walnut Plinth Base
By Edward Wormley, Milo Baughman, Harvey Probber, Thayer Coggin, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Decatur, GA
Pair of stunning Mid-Century Modern tufted swivel slipper style barrel chairs with walnut plinth
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates Swivel Cone Chairs
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates swivel cone chairs. Signed with Craft Associates label
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Contemporary Modernist Saarinen Knoll White Tulip Side Swivel Chair DWR
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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

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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 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 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 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.