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Fabricius Kastholm FK 85 Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Kill International
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm, Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, Germany. The swivel lounge chair and fixed ottoman features a chrome plated steel frame, with new leather
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair Complimentary Lounge Chairs and Ottomans by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
As comfortable as they are iconic this set of lounge chairs and ottomans, designed by the acclaimed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Gijs Papavoine Olivier Chair and Ottoman by Montis of the Netherlands
By Montis, Gijs Papavoine
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Olivier swivel easy chair and ottoman in white leather. The set is designed by Gijs Papovoine and
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1990s Dutch Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

André Vandenbeuck King Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Andre Vandenbeuck, Arflex
Located in Barcelona, ES
, Italy. Swivel lounge chair and ottoman upholstered in leather, wood arms and polished steel base.
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Saporiti Italia Mid-Century Modern Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman, circa 1970s
By Saporiti
Located in South Bend, IN
A stunning Mid-Century Modern Italian leather swiveling lounge chair and ottoman By Saporiti
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair Of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Lounge Chairs Ottomans
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of mid century modern swivel Nautilus lounge chairs and ottomans designed by Vladimir Kagan
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Kipp Stewart Lounge Chair Ottoman by Drexel Declaration
By Kipp Stewart Stewart MacDougall, Drexel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is a beautiful Mid-Century Modern Drexel Declaration swiveling lounge chair and ottoman
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Bentwood

Mid Century Retro Floral Plycraft Eames Style Chair and Ottoman c.1960’s
By Plycraft
Located in Lutz, FL
bentwood shell with shiny chrome swivel base on both chair and ottoman. Overall good previously restored
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

George Mulhauser "Mr. Chair" Lounger with Ottoman for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A molded walnut swivelling and tilting lounge chair and ottoman with wood ply leg details and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Eames Inspired Regina Andrews Leather Hardwood Laminate Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Super stylish swivel lounge chair and ottoman inspired by the iconic Eames design, handcrafted with
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Laminate

Karl Erik Ekselius Red Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman - II
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair and ottoman by Swedish designer, Karl Erik Ekselius, c.1960s. The swivel lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Karl Erik Ekselius Red Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman - I
By Karl-Erik Ekselius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lounge chair and ottoman by Swedish designer, Karl Erik Ekselius, c.1960s. The swivel lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Selig Lounge Chair Ottoman Eames Style, Teak Black Leather
By Selig
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Lounge chair is equipped with a tilt and swivel mechanism. The Eames Lounge chair and ottoman was an
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 2 "Mr. Chair" Wingback Chairs w/ Ottomans by George Mulhauser, USA, 1960s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
to checkout. Both chairs recline and all chairs and ottomans swivel 360 degrees exactly as designed
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Overman Egg Style Lounge Chair Ottoman
Located in Wilmington, DE
the chair and ottoman swivel as well. It is not signed by Selig Imperial. Check out our other listings
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Vintage 1960s Unknown Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Set By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Brooklyn, NY
prong bases. The chair and ottoman swivel and both are height adjustable by 3 inches. The chair features
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Danish Midcentury Brown Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman by H. W. Klein
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great high back swivel lounge chair model Silhouette and matching ottoman designed by H.W. Klein
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Mr. Chair Lounge Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, USA, 1960 s
By George Mulhauser
Located in Deland, FL
reclines and both the chair and ottoman swivel 360 degrees exactly as designed and the tilt adjustment
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Modernist Iron Tilt Swivel Lounge Garden Chairs and Ottomans, Homecrest
By Homecrest
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern iron tilt swivel lounge garden chairs and ottomans manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Model 68 Lounge Chair Ottoman in Leather by Georg Thams for A.S. Vejen, 1960 s
By Georg Thams
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare, authentic Danish Modern 'Fåtölj' Model 68 lounge chair and ottoman set designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Restored Pair of Bent Ply Faux White Tufted Leather George Mulhauser Mr. Chairs
By Florence Knoll, Charles and Ray Eames, George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Chattanooga, TN
production runs a year or two apart. Both chairs and ottomans swivel on 5-star metal bases and share similar
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

George Mulhauser Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
very comfortable swivel tufted lounge chair and ottoman upholstered with black naugahyde by George
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Haimi chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Designed for Haimi Oy of Finland, this "Haimi" swivel lounge chair and ottoman are in the original
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Vintage 1970s Finnish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

George Mulhouser "Mr. Chair" for Plycraft, 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Westport, CT
swivel/tilt chair and ottoman have been completely restored and reupholstered in off-white Teddy Bouclé
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Mister Chair in Molded Walnut By George Mulhauser
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sculptural and dramatic adjustable and swiveling lounge chair with ottoman having seating
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early All Original “Mrs. Chair” by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in Round Rock, TX
Swivel and tilt “Mrs. Chair” and ottoman designed by George Mulhauser for Plycraft, c. 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Plywood

Classic Eames Style Walnut Leather Lounge Chair Ott manufactured by Plycraft
By Plycraft, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century Modern tilt/ swivel lounge chair and matching ottoman by Plycraft. Extremely
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Menilio Taro Model 401 Rosewood Lounge Chair Set Cinova, Italy, 1964
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
with the shell. The chair swivels 360 degrees and the ottoman has wheels to move easily. It seats very
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Green lounge by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early edition swivel lounge chair and ottoman with a laminated rosewood shell and green leather
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Black On Black Lounge By Charles And Ray Eames
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A sophisticated take on a classic. Charles and Ray Eames swivel lounge chair and ottoman with black
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Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vladimir Kagan Wingback Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Iconic Vladimir Kagan for Directional wingback tilt and swivel lounge chair with matching ottoman
Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Madsen and Schubell Model 68 Brown Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Berkeley, CA
This phenomenal brown leather swivel chair and ottoman were designed by Madsen and Schubell as
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Rosewood

Danish Modern Swivel Chair and Ottoman Attributed to DUX
By Dux of Sweden
Located in New York, NY
Very stylish Danish modern swivel chair and matching ottoman, with upholstered seat and back on
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Vintage Modern Selig Swivel Chair and Ottoman Style of Joe Columbo Elda Chair
By Joe Colombo, Selig
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and comfortable vintage modern overstuffed swivel chair and ottoman by Selig. Done in the
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Late 20th Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Zator Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Guido Faleschini for Mariani, 1971, Signed
By i4 Mariani, Guido Faleschini
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An absolutely exquisite collectors example of the large scale 'Zator' swivel club chair and ottoman
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Vintage 1970s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Midcentury Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Madsen Schubell, Danish Design, 1960s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking and very comfortable swivel chair with matching foot stool in fabric, designed by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Armilla Armchairs and Ottoman for Arflex
By Arflex, Burkhard Vogtherr
Located in Denton, TX
Pair of swivel chairs and ottoman in textured black Italian leather. The ottoman dimensions: 20 L x
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20th Century Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Quilted Floral Chintz Colefax Fowler Fabric
By John Colefax
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th c., American, swivel lounge chair with cushioned ottoman in matching upholstery. The
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1990s American Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Wood

Scandinavian Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Scandinavian Swivel Chair and Ottoman
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair - White Matelassé Covered Swivel Club Chairs and Ottoman, Hickory Chair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company
Located in Morristown, NJ
Late 20th C. Hickory chair off white matelassé covered swivel club chairs with a matching ottoman
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1990s American American Classical Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood, Down

Milo Baughman Style Swivel Club Chair and Ottoman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Milo Baughman style swivel club chair and ottoman. Very heavy well constructed chair and ottoman
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Leather Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Black patinated leather lounge chair and ottoman Model ML 214 by Illum Wikkelsø. Made in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Brattrud Rosewood Scandia Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Hove Mobler
By Hans Brattrud for Hove Möbler
Located in New York, NY
' swivel chair epitomizes Mid-Century design. Rare with its original matching ottoman and in excellent
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

1960 Bottle Green Leather Swivel and Rocking Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Ulferts
By Ulferts Swedish
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
with swivel ottoman by Ulferts Tibro, Sweden, 1960s. The chair can be placed in four different angels
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs Custom Swivel Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Directional, Weiman Preview Furniture, Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful Post Modern Pair of Swivel Chairs and custom mushroom swivel top ottoman newly
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1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Post Modern Swivel Chairs Swivel Top Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé
By Directional, Weiman Preview Furniture, Preview
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful Modern pair of swivel chairs and complimenting swivel top ottoman newly professionally
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1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Curly Camel
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural
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Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Scandinavian Velvet Swivel Lounge Armchair and Ottoman, circa 1960
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleekly designed Norwegian swivel lounge chair and ottoman. This armchair and foot stool have been
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

1970 s Buffalo Leather Swivel and Relax Chair with Matching Ottoman by De Sede
By De Sede
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Excellent chocolate brown buffalo leather relax and swivel chair with matching ottoman labeled De
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Brutalist Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Exceptional 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and Black Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman with exceptional grain in original finish rosewood shell
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Original Chocolate Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, restored original
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Leather and Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Vladimir Kagan for Directional swivel and reclining lounge chairs and ottoman, circa late
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Swivel lounge chairs and ottoman. Wood veneered plinth base, circa 1970s. Dimensions: 37" x 40
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Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Martin Stoll Rosewood and Leather Swivel Chair with Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Berkeley, CA
Silhouette of an Eames chair but with a Scandinavian twist! Large panels of bent ply are veneered in stunning
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Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rosewood and Leather Eames Style Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
chair and ottoman swivel to adjust position.  
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in New York, NY
Nice grey tweed upholstery comfy lounge chair with matching ottoman. The pieces are in clean and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

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Swivel Chair and Ottomans For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of swivel chair and ottomans available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, all swivel chair and ottomans available were constructed with great care. We have 298 antique and vintage swivel chair and ottomans in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. Swivel chair and ottomans have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of swivel chair and ottomans to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, modern and Scandinavian Modern swivel chair and ottomans are of considerable interest. Not every interior allows for large swivel chair and ottomans, so small swivel chair and ottomans measuring 22 inches across are available at 1stDibs. Charles and Ray Eames, George Mulhauser and Vladimir Kagan each produced beautiful swivel chair and ottomans that are worth considering.

How Much are Swivel Chair and Ottomans?

Swivel chair and ottomans can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $4,021, while the lowest priced sells for $595 and the highest can go for as much as $42,900.

Finding the Right Lounge Chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.

Questions About Swivel Chair and Ottomans
  • 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 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 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 ExpertJune 30, 2023
    No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
  • 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.