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Black Leather on 174/71 Swivel Office Task Chair by Wiege for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wiege, Wilkhahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Are you still sitting still? Then it’s time to switch to the ergonomic office chair ON®. Because it
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21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Mesh on 175/7 Swivel Office Task Chair by Wiege for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wiege, Wilkhahn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Are you still sitting still? Then it’s time to switch to the ergonomic office chair ON. Because it
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21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Circo Swivel Chairs by Peter Maly for COR
By Peter Maly, COR
Located in Dorchester, MA
As its name suggests, Peter Maly based his swiveling Circo chair for COR on the geometry of the
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Vintage 1980s German Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

German Mid-Century Office Chair by Egon Eiermann for Wilde Spieth, 1960s
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Basel, CH
Spring swivel office chair, model SE40R, designed by Egon Eiermann in the 1950s for Wilde & Spieth
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Childrens Swivel Chair by Casala
By Casala
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Patinated Casala wood childrens swivel chair, Germany 1970s. Solid craftsmanship and comfortable
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Beech

Eames Aluminium Group EA108 Chairs by Vitra
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Vienna, AT
Comfortable dining or office chairs in very good condition with normal gentle wear. Lightweight
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

“Shrimp” Easy Chair by Jehs + Laub for COR Sitzmøbel
By Jehs Laub, COR
Located in New York, NY
chair made in Germany with upholstered attached cushions mounted on a four arm chrome swivel base
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2010s German Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Blue Cone Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s
By Verner Panton
Located in Kumhausen, DE
Wunderschöner Designklassiker von Verner Panton. Der Sessel ist drehbar und wurde mit einem hochwertigen blauen Polsterstoff neu bezogen. Die Polsterung wurde ebenfalls erneuert. Sog...
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

1970s Set of Six FK-86 Arm Chairs by Preben Fabricius Jørgen Kastholm, Leather
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius
Located in Munster, DE
Beautiful set of six swiveling conference arm chairs by Fabricius and Kastholm, produced by Kill
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles Eames for Vitra EA208 Soft Pad Chair in Cognac Brown Leather, Set of 10
By Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare set of 10 Soft Pad chairs EA208 by Charles Eames in dark cognac leather and chromed metal
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Early 2000s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Pair of Stylish Mid Century Swivel Lounge chairs, Germany 1960s
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
A beautiful pair of very stylish German 1960s swivel lounge chairs. The chairs are upholstered in a
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Kaufeld Lounge Chair, German, Black leather, mid-century modern, swivel
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Hans Kaufeld Lounge Chair, German, Black leather, mid-century modern, swivel The lounge chair
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Kaufeld Lounge Chair, Caramel leather, German, mid-century modern, swivel
By Hans Kaufeld
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Hans Kaufeld Lounge Chair, Caramel leather, German, mid-century modern, swivel The Kaufeld lounge
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1960s Office Swivel Chair by Röder Söhne, Germany
By Röder Söhne
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Special and rare office stool by Röder Söhne made of cast aluminum with swivel function. It has the
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Wilkhahn O Line Lounge Chair by Herbert Ohl, German Design, swivel, contemporary
By Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Wilkhahn O Line Lounge Chair by Herbert Ohl, German Design, swivel, contemporary The Wilkhahn O
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Walter Knoll Don Lounge Chair in mud Leather, German, Mid-century modern, swivel
By Walter Knoll, Bernd Münzebrock
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Walter Knoll Don Lounge Chair in mud Leather, German, Mid-century modern, swivel This Don swivel
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rolf Benz Leather Loungechair Light-Mint, 1980s Germany, Swivel, Tiltable
By BMP Rolf Benz
Located in Ludwigslust, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
leather covered base is without tear and wear. The leather chair from the 1980s is swiveling and tiltable
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Vintage 1980s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Black Leather Modus 283/7 Office Swivel Task Chair for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Klaus Frank Werner Sauer, Wiege
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An innovative look. Suitably prestigious. Excellent comfort. What area says more about corporate culture than executive offices? Which is why prestige and constant values enjoy high ...
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21st Century and Contemporary German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel Leather Lounge Chair by Carl Straub, 1950s
By Carl Straub
Located in Warsaw, PL
This leather lounge armchair was created by Carl Straub during the 1950s. This swivel chair is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Black Mesh on 174/7 Swivel Office Task Chair by Wiege for Wilkhahn, Germany
By Wilkhahn, Wiege
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Are you still sitting still? Then it’s time to switch to the ergonomic office chair ON. Because it
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21st Century and Contemporary German Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Egon Eiermann Midcentury Swivel Desk Chair
By Egon Eiermann
Located in Tarnowskie Gory, Sląskie
Egon Eiermann midcentury swivel desk chair, 1960s, produced by Wilde & Spieth in Germany. Teak
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Black Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs by Horst Bruning for COR, 1960s
Located in The Hague, NL
Black leather swivel lounge chairs designed by Horst Bru¨ning for COR Germany, 1960s. They are in a
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sedia Swivel Highback Chair with Matching Ottoman by Horst Brüning for COR, 1960
By COR, Horst Bruning
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Grey leather Sedia chair with matching ottoman designed by Horst Brüning for COR, Germany in the
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Sedia Swivel Chair by Horst Brüning for Cor, 1960s, Grey Leather
By COR, Horst Bruning
Located in Appeltern, Gelderland
Set of 2 grey leather Sedia chairs designed by Horst Brüning for COR, Germany in the 1960s. The
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vitra Park Swivel Armchair 2x Designer Armchair Set Leather Brown Chocolate
By Vitra
Located in Cologne, DE
We bring to you a Vitra Park Swivel armchair 2x designer armchair set leather brown chocolate
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

1958 Charles Ray Eames for Vitra Black Net Weave EA108 Office Swivel Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
1958 design by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, black net weave EA108 office swivel chair on a 4
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

EA 108 Swivel Chair by Charles&Ray Eames for Hermann Miller made by Vitra 1980s
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Nürnberg, Bavaria
EA 108 Swivel Chair Aluminium by Charles & Ray Eames for Hermann Miller made by Vitra 1980s
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Vintage 1980s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Charles Eames for Vitra a Black Net Weave EA107 Office Swivel Chair 4 Prong Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Charles Eames for Vitra an aluminium framed EA107 black net weave office swivel chair on a 4 prong
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Set of 5 Charles and Ray Eames by ICF Black Net Weave EA108 Office Swivel Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, ICF Group
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
Set of 5 Charles and Ray Eames by ICF Black net weave EA108 office swivel chairs. All chairs in
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Adam Stegner Children s Swivel Chairs by Flötotto 1950s
By Adam Stegner, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Achterveld, NL
This reform swivel chair was manufactured Flötotto in Germany the 1950s. It features a beech frame
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Vintage 1950s German Scandinavian Modern Children s Furniture

Materials

Bakelite, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chair in Green Leather and Bent Wood, 1960s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Martin Stoll
Located in Beek en Donk, NL
Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair, completely restored and re-upholstered, Germany, 1950s. The
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Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Alfred Kill Swivel Chairs, Germany 1960 s
By Alfred Kill International
Located in New York, NY
Rare pair of swivel chairs by Alfred Kill for Kill International with unique cast aluminum frames
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Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

German Black Leather Swivel Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome pair of German leather armchairs. Original soft black leather with nice patina. Chairs
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Vintage 1960s German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Industrial German Swivel Stool, 1960 s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial workstool from the 60's. With a iron base and a wooden seat. Adjustable in height. Maximum height: 70 cm. Minimal height: 54 cm. 4 pieces in stock.  
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Vintage 1960s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vintage leather swivel chair, 1970s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid century modern brown leather swivel chair. Very comfortable swivel armchair with thick leather
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950s Industrial Swivel Chair in Metal
Located in Berlin, DE
Step back in time to the rugged charm of the 1950s with this exceptional industrial swivel chair, a
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Vintage 1950s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Architects Swivel Chair by Bima, 1989
By Bima
Located in Lisboa, PT
This vintage architect's swivel chair was designed and produced by Bima in Germany, in 1989. This
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Vintage 1980s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Swivel Office Chair Thonet, circa 1930
By Thonet
Located in Praha, CZ
Original state with a pleasant patine of age, perfectly cleaned and re-polished with shellac polish.
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Early 20th Century German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech, Bentwood

Medical Chair From Siemens - Germany 1970s
By Siemens
Located in Brussels, BE
Medical Chair From Siemens - Germany 1970s
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Vintage 1970s German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Vintage Doctor s Office Swivel Chair from Siemens, 1970
By Siemens
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Doctor's office swivel chair from Siemens, 1970 This is a handy swivel chair that is
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Four Chrome and Black Swivel Chairs by Olymp
By Olymp
Located in New York, NY
Four chrome and vinyl swivel chairs by Olymp. These chairs are in good condition, showing some
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Logos Swivel Chairs, 1964
By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm, Kill International
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice set of 5 swivel chairs model Logos 896 designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

David Delthony Sculptural Desk Chair, Germany, 1995
By David Delthony
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning sculptural desk chair designed by David Delthony and manufactured in his own studio in
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1990s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

A Stylish1970s Mid-Century Tan Leather Full Recliner Swivel Chair
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
in the 1970s, this large swivel chair features a wonderful, faded tan leather upholstery that exudes
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

German Desk Chair by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
German desk chair by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s - Height adjustable - Original makers decal - De
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech

German Desk Chair by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s
By Ama Elastik
Located in Gloucester, GB
German desk chair by Ama Elastik, circa 1930s - Height adjustable - Original makers decal - De
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Vintage 1930s German Bauhaus Swivel Chairs

Materials

Beech

Rare Vintage Marked German Industrial Workshop Chair by Rowac
By Rowac
Located in Nijmegen, NL
This vintage stool was manufactured in Germany by Rowac, during the 1920s-1930s. The frame is made
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Early 20th Century German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

Fabricius Kastholm Tulip Chairs Mod. 6725 Low Back Kill Int. Leather Swivel Base
By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius
Located in Berlin, DE
Germany in the 1960s-1970s. Brown leather upholstery and matte chromed swivel base. Very good original
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Brown Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman by André Vandenbeuck for WK Mobler
By WK Möbel, Andre Vandenbeuck
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very comfortable set of dark brown leather swivel chair and matching ottoman designed by André
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Space Age Set of 3 Funky Swivel Chairs Bar Stools with Iron Base
By Erwin Behr, Herta-maria Witzemann
Located in Steinheim am Albuch, BW
Behr, Germany 1950. However the chairs were upholstered in the 1970s with a funky orange and black
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron, Metal

Industrial Swivel Stool, 1960 s
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Industrial workstool from the 60's. With a iron base and a wooden seat. Adjustable in height. Maximum height: 70 cm. Minimal height: 54 cm. 4 pieces in stock.
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Vintage 1960s German Industrial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Swivel Armchair
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Antonio Citterio, the Petit Repos chair was introduced to the Vitra collection in 2013
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21st Century and Contemporary German Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vitra by Antonio Citterio Petit Repos Leather Grey Swivel Armchair
By Antonio Citterio, Vitra
Located in Basildon, London
Designed by Antonio Citterio, the Petit Repos chair was introduced to the Vitra collection in 2013
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21st Century and Contemporary German Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Barber Armchair, Germany 1960s
By Muster
Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT
. Typical barber shop item from the 1960s produced in Germany by "MUSTER" company. Invery good conditions
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Chrome Stool by Keuco, 1980 s, Germany
Located in Praha, CZ
Chrome bathroom stool, by Keuco, Germany, 1980's. Made of plastic and chrome. Repolished, cleaned
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Vintage 1980s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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Swivel Chair Germany For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic swivel chair Germany available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every swivel chair Germany was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a swivel chair Germany, we have 75 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a swivel chair Germany — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A swivel chair Germany, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made swivel chair Germany over the years, but those crafted by Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International and Ekornes Stressless are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Swivel Chair Germany?

Prices for a swivel chair Germany start at $343 and top out at $28,299 with the average selling for $2,211.

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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.

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Questions About Swivel Chair Germany
  • 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.