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Pair of Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Swivel Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lovely pair of white pivoting Tulip desk chairs in beautiful original mixed tweed wool fabric on
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Arne Jacobsen 3117 Teak Swivel Desk Chair by Fritz Hansen, circa 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Geneva, CH
3117 early teak desk chair by Arne Jacobsen produced by Fritz Hansen, circa 1950s Steel base with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

‘3217’ Swivel Desk Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early midcentury ‘3217’ swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1955. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

First Year Production Eames Lounge with Swivel Base Ottoman
Located in Ferndale, MI
First Year Production Eames Lounge with Swivel Base Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

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 Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Beech Steel swivel desk Chair by Martin Stoll for Giroflex Switzerland 1950s
By Giroflex Stoll, Martin Stoll
Located in STRASBOURG, FR
Swivel desk chair in beech and black painted steel designed by Martin Stoll for Giroflex
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Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ico Parisi for MiM Swivel Desk Chair in Green Skai and Walnut
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
Office swivel chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, green skai, metal frame and walnut shells This
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Ico Parisi for MiM Swivel Chair in Black Leatherette, Metal and Brass
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
Office swivel chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, black leatherette, metal, brass This desk
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Swivel Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM, Rosewood and Dark Brown Leather
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
Swivel chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma First model from 1958 Metal legs, rosewood frame and dark
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM, Rosewood and Dark Brown Leather, 1950s
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
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Isamu Kenmochi Laminated Wood and Grey Fabric Swivel Office Chair, circa 1950
By Tendo Mokko, Isamu Kenmochi
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Office chair designed by Isamu Kenmochi. Manufactured by Tendo Mokko (Japan) in 1950s. In good
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Vintage 1950s Japanese Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Swivel Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM, Rosewood and Dark Brown Leather
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Swivel chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma 1st model from 1958 Metal legs , rosewood frame and dark
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Spring Swivel Office Chair SE 40 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde + Spieth
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Munich, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern spring swivel office chair model 'SE 40'. Designed in 1952 by Egon Eiermann
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Fully Restored Rosewood 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

Rare and Fully Restored Executive Swivel Chair by Ico Parisi for MiM Roma
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
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

Pair of Fully Restored Rosewood Swivel Desk Chairs by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Office swivel chairs in natural cognac leather and curved rosewood frame , designed by Ico Parisi
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Two Mid-Century Modern Swivel Armchairs by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, 1950s Chair
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
Located in Rome, IT
Set of two swivel armchairs Italian design by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma New upholstery, completely
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fully Restored Leather and Mahogany Swivel Desk Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM), Ico Parisi
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

Art Deco / Streamline Bamboo Tilt/ Swivel Platform Rocker, Tear Drop Arm
By Paul Frankl, Ritts Tropitan
Located in Buffalo, NY
Art Deco / streamline bamboo Tilt/ Swivel platform rocker, tear drop arm. Triple banded bamboo very
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Vintage 1950s American Art Deco Rocking Chairs

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Fabric, Bamboo

Charles Pollock Executive Swivel Armchairs for Knoll
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Pollock executive swivel armchairs on casters. Tilt-swivel mechanism and spindle seat-height
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Four Swivel Eero Saarinen Dining Chirs by Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of Four Saarinen dining chairs by Knoll from the Artimede showroom. Less than 6 years old and
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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Set of Eight Rosewood Swivel Armchairs by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, 1950s
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Rome, IT
Set of eight swivel armchairs Italian design by Ico Parisi for MiM Roma New upholstery
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Industrial Drafting Stool Swivel Chair
By F. F. Koenigkramer
Located in New York, NY
This chair can be used either as a desk chair, or drafting stool as the seat height adjusts from
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Vintage 1950s American Industrial Stools

Pair of Outdoor Swivel Iron Chairs
Located in Pasadena, CA
Pair of Outdoor Swivel Iron Chairs. They swivel and rock. The mechanism is in very good
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Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Edward Wormley for Dunbar swivel chair
Located in St. Louis, MO
Mahogany base swivel chair, original blue woven upholstery, Gold Dunbar tag and Dunbar decking
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Pair, Bahama Wicker Swivel Arm Chairs.
Located in Bellport, NY
A massive pair of swivel wicker armchairs from the 50s, generous seats with original cushions,there
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Vintage 1950s Bahamian Armchairs

Materials

Wicker

Rare 1950s "Medea" Swivel Office Chair
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 Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Swiveling Slipper Chairs By Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A highly comfortable pair of swiveling and tilting upholstered lounge chairs retaining their
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

1950s Russian Industrial Swivelling Welders Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Russian industrial swivelling welders chair. This chair has an incredibly over engineered
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Vintage 1950s Russian Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Leather Swivel Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning retro genuine leather egg chair, this was originally designed by Arne Jacobsen in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage EAMES Aluminium Swivel Chair EA124
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berlin, Berlin
swiveling highback chair with rocking function and polished aluminium frame. Upholstered in the original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

A Swivel Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Ferndale, MI
A Swivel Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Osvaldo Borsani Swivel Chair "P32", Tecno, Italy
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Wolfurt, AT
rotatability, its agile shapes and bright colour, the chair seems cheerful and is a highlight in every room.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Brass

1950 s Original French Nicolle Industrial Swivel Chair
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950’s original French Nicolle industrial swivel chair 1950’s original French Nicolle industrial
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Vintage 1950s French Stools

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Solid Wood Dining Table and Swivel Chairs
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
four swivel arm chairs. Table measures 48" round x 28 1/4" tall. Each chair measures 25 1/2" wide x
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Vintage 1950s American Dining Room Sets

Swivel chair S88 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Milano 1957
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Berlin, DE
Swivel chair S88 by Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno Milano 1957 renewed upholstery and cover: original
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pair of Grosfeld House Carved Wood Swivel Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in North Miami, FL
Pink linen upholstery natural wood finish- swivel and very stunning!
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Linen, Wood

Bentwood and Leather Swivel Chairs by Mulhauser for Plycraft
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Austin, TX
In true Madmen style we have a pair of bentwood swivel chairs by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, USA
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

A White Lacquered Desk Swiveling Chair designed by Paul Frankl
Located in Palm Desert, CA
" hardware, and is accompanied by the original swiveling chair. The chair is newly reupholstered in a beige
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Vintage 1950s American Vanities

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Monteverdi Young Dining Travertine Table Top and 4 Swivel Chairs
By Monteverdi-Young
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Monteverdi - young dining set 5 pieces.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Wood

Gio Ponti Style Arm Chair And Swivel Ottoman Italian Mid-century
By Gio Ponti
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic gio ponti attributed arm chair and ottoman mid-century modern. The fabric on both need
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Cleo Baldon for Glenn of California
Located in Pasadena, CA
Iron metal base with soft back and seat cushions reupholstered in white vinyl which feels more like leather.
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Iron

I. Parisi for MIM, Roma Swivel Office Chairs of Terni Series with Armrests
By Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Antwerp, BE
Very nice adjustable swivel desk-office chairs with armrests designed by Ico Parisi for M.I.M
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" for Plycraft Swivel Ottoman
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Wilmington, DE
This piece made by George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" for Plycraft. Features a molded bentwood shell
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Stainless Steel

8 Medea Desk Chair with Swivel Base by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Brussels, BE
8 Medea desk chair with swivel base by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950s Two sets
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Marble Tulip Dining Set by Saarinen for Knoll with Five Tulip Swivel Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Tulip dining set with carrara marble pedestal table and five swivel chairs. All branded and
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Marble, Metal

Set of 4 Bucket Swivel Chairs Dinning Table by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Gorgeous set of 4 bucket swivel chairs and round dining room table design by Charles and Ray Eames
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

FM08 Swivel Chair by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1959
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This FM08 swivel chair was designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe in 1959. The seat is made of curved
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Antique 1650s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Norman Cherner Swivel Chairs for Plycraft, American, circa 1959
By Norman Cherner
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Norman Cherner swivel chairs for Plycraft, American, circa 1959. Natural walnut frames
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

MIM Roma Rosewood Swivel Office Chairs
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
swivel office chairs from the 'Terni' series by MIM Roma. Seating and back are slightly curved and both
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Overman Swivel Egg Chair
By Overman
Located in New York, NY
, usable as is, or restore if you prefer. Hard to find swivel, lounge chair form, Mid-Century Modern design
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Dunbar Swivel Lounge Chair
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous swivel lounge chair, designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, American, circa 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950s Lucite Swivel Vanity Chair
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Lucite swivel vanity chair. Needs reupholstering.
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Vintage 1950s Swivel Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Swivel Chair Beech Italy 1950s
Located in Milano, IT
Swivel chair with armrests, stained Beech wood, spring padding, fabric upholstery.
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Pair of Swivel Chairs by Preview
By Preview
Located in New York, NY
Pair of swivel tub chairs by "Preview Furniture Company". Upholstery is in usable condition
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Four Eero Saarinen Tulip Swivel Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Sacile, PN
Set of four swivel chair, from Tulip collection, designed by Eero Saarinen. This items belongs to
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-20th Century Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Martlesham, GB
Mid-20th century leather swivel desk chair in a nice deep red color, having a shaped back
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Vintage 1950s British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

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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.