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Dansen Contemporary Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By Hekman-Dansen Contemporary
Located in Bradenton, FL
A pair of Dansen Contemporary swivel club chairs circa 1990. Curved lines throughout with rounded
Category

1990s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Rocker Club Chairs
By Thayer Coggin
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel club chairs Offered is a pair of swivel chairs on walnut
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Green Ruched Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century Modern pair of Milo Baughman style swivel club chairs. Each lounge chair features a
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Ultra Suede Swivel Chairs of Exaggerated Art Deco Revival Form
Located in New York, NY
Fun and chic swivel club chairs by Catalano Family Furniture of Long Island. These chairs are circa
Category

Vintage 1980s American Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede

Pair of Vintage Modern Corkscrew Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern swivel club chairs feature unique mid-century style corkscrew
Category

Late 20th Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Velvet Rocking Swivel Chairs by Adrian Pearsall
By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall
Located in Miami, FL
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back swiveling club chairs, designed by Adrian
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

"Bilbao" Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman, a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Wonderful pair of "Bilbao" style swivel club chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and manufactured by
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Upholstered "Crescent" Swivel Club Chairs by Vladimir Kagan, 1970s
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Hamburg, PA
A stunning pair of upholstered tufted swivel lounge chairs on brass bases by Vladimir Kagan. New
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Mid-Century Modern Green Ruched Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulously unique pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel club chairs. These
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Vladimir Kagan Crescent Swivel Lounge Chairs from Chase Designed Home, Pair
By Steve Chase, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Invest in a piece of design history with these two (2) "Crescent" tufted swivel club chairs by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Swivel Tub Chairs with Walnut Bases by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Pair
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Wilton, CT
of a swivel club chair, he most certainly perfected what one should be. His swivel chairs for Thayer
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Art Deco Style Leopard Print Swivel Club Chairs with Channel Tufting, Pair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of generously proportioned Art Deco style swivel chairs. These club chairs feature
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Chenille

Milo Baughman “attributed” Swivel and Tilt Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Pair of swivel and tilt club chairs attributed to Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Comfortable
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Tropical Modern Square Cane Club Lounge Swivel Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1970s wood and cane swivel chairs. All removable cushions on an open square wood frame
Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Swivel Barrell Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of barrel shaped swivel club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Features a walnut
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Vintage MIlo Baughman Barrel Back Swivel Lounge Club Chair
By Selig
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage upholstered swivel lounge chair attributed to Milo Baughman. In the manner Harvey Probber
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Plush Mid-Century Modern Curvy Swivel Camel Velvet Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Hopewell, NJ
A Milo Baughman style pair of curvy club chairs that swivel, having brand new soft camel colored
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs with Walnut
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A handsome pair of swiveling lounge chairs probably by Milo Baughman. They are heavy and well made
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Walnut

Pair Sycamore-colored Tilt Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
We love these chairs because of their style, comfort and the swivel. These Milo Baughman for Thayer
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Tan Tilt Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a tan colored upholstery. Ultra luxe and comfortable swivel
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Matching Pair of Mid-Century Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs or Club Chairs
By Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A very nice pair of super comfy and original fabric Targa swivel lounge chairs by Weiman. Both
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Modern Pair of Asymmetrical Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Houston, TX
Asymmetrical pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman / Preview. These
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of Swivel Polo Club Chairs in Black Vinyl by Overman
By Overman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic pair of overman pod chairs features swivel seats on sturdy chrome "x" base. These
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Navy Velvet Swivel Barrel Back Club Chairs Newly Upholstered
Located in West Hartford, CT
Iconic Mid-Century Modern pair of matching blue velvet swivel chairs. Great lines and better scale
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice asymmetrical pair of swivel chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Weiman in the
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Pink Channel Back Swivel Club / Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of swivel chairs with channel backs attributed to Milo Baughman are well-cushioned and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Baughman for Selig Swivel Club Lounge Chairs
By Selig, Milo Baughman
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a pair of vibrant red swivel chairs from Baughman for Selig. These chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman Preview Furniture
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An Authentic and asymmetrical pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Knoll D’Urso Modern Swivel Club Lounge Chair in Pumpernickel Wool Bouclé, Steel
By Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Knoll D’Urso modern swivel club lounge chair in Pumpernickel wool Bouclé, stainless steel base. The
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Club / Lounge Chairs in Original Orange Velvet
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tilt and swivel / rocking club chairs. Signed with Thayer
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Swivel Barrel Back Tub Club Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman swivel barrel back club lounge chair. Swivels and rocks back and forth (spring
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Milo Baughman Barrel Back Stainless Steel Swivel, Armchair/Club
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice and elegant club chair, swivel, by Milo Baughman.
Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Tilt Swivel Club Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman, Light Gray Real Mohair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Stunning pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin rouned back, even arm, tilt and swivel chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

CLEARANCE Kodawood Mid-Century Modern Swivel Armchair Orange Club Lounge 1960s
By Kodawood
Located in Brooklyn, NY
CLEARANCE This unique sculptural modern side chair features the Mid-Century Modern design of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Plywood

Pair of Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin Swivel Walnut Base Barrel Back Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of authentic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel walnut base barrel back club chairs. This
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of 4 Large Swivel Round Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs Red Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 4 Large Swivel Round Barrel Back Lounge Club Chairs Red Upholstery Mid Century Modern
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Milo Baughman Revolving Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman designed tilt-back revolving barrel back club chairs for Thayer Coggin with
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Miami, FL
wood swivel bases allow the club chairs to effortlessly rotate 180 degrees and return to their original
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Ultrasuede, Wood

"Bilbao" Swivel Lounge Chairs Designed by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan, Weiman
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of “Bilbao” swivel lounge or club chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan for Weiman, circa 1980
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Polyester, Bentwood

Milo Baughman Rocking Swivel Chairs Restored in Mohair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
on a plinth base that supports tilt swivel mechanism create the perfect club chair. The teardrop
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Wood

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair for Directional, Restored
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a plush charcoal brown wool, this club chair swivels 180 degrees on a circular wooden base. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wool

Large Swivel Egg Chair by Milo Baughman, Original Orange
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare large-scale "egg" swivel lounge or club chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Very good
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Blue Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous Mid-Century Modern tufted barrel back swiveling and rocking club chair, designed by Milo
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Excellent Pair of Ward Bennett Swivel Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Simply scrumptious pair of swivel rocker club chairs in the style of Ward Bennett. These have brand
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Large Swivel Egg Chairs by Milo Baughman, Original Orange
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare pair of large-scale "egg" swivel lounge or club chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kagan's Nautilus chair exemplifies his use of sculpture and asymmetry in contemporary furniture
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair Milo Baughman Style Brass Base Swivel Lounge Chairs 2 Pairs Available
By Milo Baughman
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Milo Baughman Style Brass Base Swivel Club Lounge Chairs . These do a swivel 180 turn. The
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Other

Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Green Velvet Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
A fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back swiveling and rocking club chairs, designed by
Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Kagan "Nautilus" Swivel Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
A classic pair of V. Kagan for Directional furniture swivel dove grey club chairs.
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Vladimir Kagan Pair of Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Directional label underneath. These classic club chairs swivels 180 degrees on a circular wooden base. We
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Vladimir Kagan Pair of Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
club chairs swivels 180 degrees on a black circular wooden base. We also have matching 'Cloud' sofas
Category

Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Pair of Animal Print Swivel Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Animal Print Swivel Chairs. Hollywood Regency style channel back swivel arm chairs in
Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Tilt and Swivel Barrel Chairs by Milo Baughman. Caramel color Mohair.
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Milo Baughman tilt / swivel club / lounge chairs expertly restored and reupholstered in a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Pair of Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
tilt - swivel club / barrel chairs out there. Very well made and comfortable. These two remain in
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Vintage Swivel Barrel Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pretty pair of vintage barrel chairs that swivel on wood circular bases. They have been
Category

Vintage 1960s American Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, Signed
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
, rounded back chairs are the best tilt - swivel club / barrel chairs out there. Very well made and
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

"Nautilus" Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century spiral chairs in ultra-suede. Designed by Vladimir Kagan, featuring a swivel base and
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Swivel Club Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of swivel club chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique swivel club chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wood and upholstery. There are 271 antique and vintage swivel club chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Swivel club chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Swivel club chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Not every interior allows for large swivel club chairs, so small swivel club chairs measuring 18.9 inches across are available at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made swivel club chairs over the years, but those made by Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan and Thayer Coggin are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Swivel Club Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,995, while they’re typically $385 on the low end and $24,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right Swivel Chairs for You

There are few pieces of furniture as functional and enjoyable as an antique or vintage swivel chair.

Ideal for home offices and cozy living rooms alike, these lovable chairs came to life thanks to none other than Thomas Jefferson. Indeed, the third president of the United States would’ve made a great interior designer, and the swivel chair that he designed, a Windsor chair that moved on window-sash parts reconfigured as rollers, supported him while he prepared the Declaration of Independence.

When choosing the right swivel chair for your space, consider functionality: If you’re going for comfort and seeking out the best swivel chairs for your living room, opt for a plush, enveloping Milo Baughman swivel chair or the equally welcoming seats designed by Vladimir Kagan or Edward Wormley. Alternatively, if your work-from-home space is limited and thoughts of the long day ahead are driving your purchase, a minimalist Industrial-style swivel chair or a brushed aluminum model from the likes of Emeco — home of the iconic Navy chair — may be your best bet.

From sculptural mid-century modern swivel chairs that will lend a bit of “pop” to your living space to practical contemporary seating, find a collection of antique, new and vintage swivel chairs on 1stDibs today.

Questions About Swivel Club Chairs
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 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 ExpertOctober 7, 2024
    Shape is the main difference between a club chair and a wing chair. Normally, a wing chair has a tall back that wraps inwards, making it look as if a pair of wings frames the chair. Club chairs tend to be lower, boxier and flanked by wide arms. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of club chairs and wing chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club 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.