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Charcoal Walnut Charles Eames PAW Swivel Dowel Leg Chair
By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Greige Fiberglass Rope Edge First Generation Fiberglass Armchair from Zenith Plastics / Herman Miller / Charles Eames with Charcoal Vinyl Cover.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Classic Pair of American Midcentury Barrel-Back Swivel Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Each with incurved wedge-shaped tufted back above a generous seat all raised on turned wooden legs with brass sabots.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Beautiful Set of Swivel Chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Rotterdam, ZH
Rare set of two swivel chairs by Carlo Ratti, Italy, 1950s. Beatiful organic shape out of moulded
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chair for Thayer Coggin Space Age
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Antwerp, BE
Milo Baughman swivel lounge chair for Thayer Coggin Space Age A true conversation piece with a
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Hans Brattrud Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair Hove Mobler Norway 1957
By Hove Möbler, Hans Brattrud
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic sculptural high back swivel lounge chair designed by Hans Brattrud for Hove Mobler
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

green Mohair Swivel Easy Chair by Enrico Wallès for Romefa Noordwolde, 1950s
Located in Zevenaar, NL
very rare Mid-Century Swivel Chair by Enrico Wallès for Romefa, 1950s Elegant Dutch design with a
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Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Upholstered Eames Swivel Dining Chairs, Two Arm and Six Side Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of eight Charles and Ray Eames fiberglass swivel chairs with cream colored upholstery. Two
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Medea Swivel Chair by Vittorio Nobili Bentwood Vintage, Italy, 1950s-1960s
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Milano, IT
Swivel chair with arms designed by Vittorio Nobili for F.lli Tagliabue. Model: Medea. Bentwood
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Edward Wormley Model 5609 Swivel Lounge Chairs in Schumacher Boucle, Pair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
These gorgeous Wormley model 5609 swivel lounge chairs are truly exceptional. We completely
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Mahogany

1950’s Vintage Leather Steel Swivel Desk Chair by Tan-Sad
By Tan-Sad
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage swivel desk chair, made in England by Tan-Sad and dating from the 1950’s. This is
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Vintage 1950s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Swivel Chair by Ico Parisi for M.I.M. Roma, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
This swivel chair was designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M. Roma. It comes from the 1st series designed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Swivel chair, Iron, Wood and Brass Frame, 1950s
Located in Rome, IT
A modern Swivel armchair designed and produced in Italy in the 1950's Iron and wood frame with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Rare Vittorio Nobili "Medea" 1950s Swivel Office Chair Made of Teak Plywood
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This 1950s swivel office chair “Medea” was designed by Vittorio Nobili and manufactured by Fratelli
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Channel tufted barrel swivel Chairs by Henry Glass for JG furniture
By J.G. Furniture Company, Henry P. Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A pair of 1950s barrel back swivel chairs designed by Henry P. Glass for JG Furniture. These chairs
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Contemporary Modern Set 8 Saarinen Knoll White Tulip Side Swivel Chairs 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
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, Priced Low for Reupholstery, Signed
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Kansas City, MO
Dunbar barrel swivel lounge chair with a walnut base on brass casters. The casters can easily be
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern Verner Panton K1 Swivel Cone Chair Black Leather with Chrome Plated Base
By Verner Panton
Located in Houston, TX
Futuristic "K1" cone chair designed in 1958 by Verner Panton. Cone shaped swivel chair rests on a
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Arne Jacobsen 3117 Swivel Chair, Series 7 Office, 1955 by Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Munster, NRW
1x Arne Jacobsen 3117 Swivel Chair - Series 7 made in 1996 by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. chose your
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Industrial Swivel Stool, 1950’s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial swivel stool from the 1950s with backrest. The stool is made of iron with a wooden seat
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Edward Wormley Swivel Vanity Stool
By Edward Wormley
Located in Chicago, IL
Edward Wormley swivel vanity stool for Drexel, reupholstered with great plains boucle, walnut base.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of neoclassical swiveling velvet stools
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair or swiveling velvet stoods
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Swiveling armchair designed by Jens Risom
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare swiveling armchair on walnut base designed by Jens Risom.
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Swiveling Vanity Stool by Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
A pretty swiveling vanity stool by Paul Frankl for Johnson Furniture, newly upholstered in croco
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Swivel Armchair by Forma Nova
By Forma Nova
Located in New York, NY
Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge / Club Chair by Forma Nova with a Sober Cross Form Nickel
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Henry P Glass Swivel Lounge Chair Green Mohair on brass legs JL Chase Co.
By Henry P. Glass, Henry Glass
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A swivel lounge chair designed by Henry P Glass for J.L. Chase Co. for the forecast group. Very few
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Swivel Attributed to Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Four custom swivel chairs with tufted mohair on walnut bases designed for a Park Ave apartment full
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Set of Four Matching Swivel Bamboo Armchairs
By Superior Reed Rattan Furniture Co. Inc. 1
Located in New York, NY
Wonderful set of four swivel dining height bamboo armchairs with original vinyl back and seat
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Brass Swivel Dressing Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Ferndale, MI
Brass Swivel Dressing Stool by Charles Hollis Jones
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swivel Tufted Armchairs by Monteverdi Young
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of swiveling tufted armchairs by Monteverdi & Young of Beverly Hills California with
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

1950s Fritz Hansen Swivel Adjustable Armchair, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Stamped by producer - Item was carefully refurbished.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basildon, London
the seat to swivel. A true design icon, this swan chair will add a pop of colour to any
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Edward Wormley Vanity Swivel Stool for Drexel Precedent
By Edward Wormley, Precedent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on a swivel perfect for getting that perfect light while sitting at your vanity. Dimensions 19
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Plycraft Swivel Lounge Armchairs
By Plycraft
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice matched pair of modern lounge chairs,button tufted backs, bent plywood, naugahyde, aluminum
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Thonet Swivel Armchair, Poland, Mid 20th Century, After Renovation
By Thonet
Located in Chorzów, PL
Swivel armchair from around 1950. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation
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Vintage 1950s Polish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Grey Swan Swivel Armchairs, Set of Two
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basildon, London
the armchair an elegant swan-like shape and allows the seat to swivel. True design icons, these
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Swivel Armchairs by Edward Wormley, Set of Four, Kitchen / Dining. Excellent.
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of four swivel armchairs designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Dining / kitchen height chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Basildon, London
seat to swivel. True design icons, these swan chairs will add a pop of color to any contemporary
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Modern Black Blue White Italian Desk Swivel Armchair. Italy, 1950.
Located in Madrid, ES
Swivel armchair with black lacquered metallic structure. Upholstered seat and arms in printed
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Pollock Executive Swivel Armchairs for Knoll, Set of Six, 1970s
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Set of six Charles Pollock executive swivel armchairs for Knoll. Original redbrick color wool
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Early Eames PAC Swivel Armchair w/Greige Fiberglass Shell Aluminum Base
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
swivel fiberglass shell. It is in wonderful vintage original condition Dimensions: Height: 31.75 in
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Swivel Armchairs by Harvey Probber in Platinum Velvet
By Harvey Probber
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century swivel armchairs by Harvey Probber in platinum velvet. A segmented, fully
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Lucite Vanity Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Lucite vanity chair in creamy croc embossed hide. Chair swivels.
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Leather

Lucite Vanity Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Darling swivel lucite vanity chair with and "rope" detail to the back. Made by Reflectone in
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Verner Panton Cone Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
chair has a swivel base and is upholstered in black ultra-suede.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Verner Panton Cone Chair
By Verner Panton, Plus-Linje
Located in Oakland, CA
Verner Panton swiveling cone chair upholstered in green wool, manufactured by Plus Linje, Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Mid-Century Bucket Chairs
Located in Aspen, CO
Mid Century modern bucket chairs in Perennials Outdoor Fabric. Chairs swivel.
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Verner Panton Cone Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of early production Verner Panton cone chairs completely restored using the correct period
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Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Lucite Vanity Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Darling vintage lucite vanity chair. Re-upholstered in gorgeous platinum fabric this chair was made
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Vintage Lucite Vanity Chair
By Reflectone Corp.
Located in Aspen, CO
Vintage lucite vanity chair. Seat is reupholstered in Nancy Corzine fabric and swivels.
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Lucite, Fabric

Eames Time Life Chair
By Charles Eames
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
with newly polished aluminum base. Chair has an adjustable height with tilt and swivel. Multiple chairs
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Lucite Vanity Chair
Located in Aspen, CO
Darling lucite vanity chair with curved legs and "rope" detail to the back. Made by Reflectone in
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Corona Chairs, America circa 1950
By Erik Jørgensen
Located in Culver City, CA
America circa 1950 Corona Chairs made by Erik Jorgensen, newly upholstered in Alpaca boucle by
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

French Industrial Machinists Chair, circa 1950s
Located in Gloucester, GB
French industrial machinists chair, circa 1950s Product code #OA515 - Height adjustable
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Vintage 1950s French Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stunning Pair Of Channel Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and elegant pair of channel back chairs which have been newly reupholstered in a
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
a 1960's edition of this swivel chair freshly reupholstered in a vibrant purple. Bought from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Patent Red Leather Time Life Chair
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Classic office chair, from the Time Life building in New York. Designed by Eames. Newly upholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Antique Victorian Style Captains Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very well made antique captains desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from
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Vintage 1950s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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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.