What does a swivel chair do?

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.

Can you stop a swivel chair from swiveling?

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.

Are swivel chairs in style?

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.

What does swivel chair mean?

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.

Does the Tulip chair swivel?

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.

Does the Swan chair swivel?

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.

What is a swivel chair called?

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.

Is a swivel on a chair a good idea?

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.

Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?

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.

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1970 Scandinavian Leather Chair

Danish Leather Chrome Lounge Chair

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Mid Century Modern Swivel

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Midcentury Desk Chair in Patinated Leather by Finn Juhl, 1960s

$5,000

Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen Sevener Desk Chair, Model 3117

By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen Sevener desk chair Model 3117. Swivels with adjustable height. Early

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Arne Jacobsen Sevener Desk Chair, Model 3117

$2,600

Armchair and Foot Stool "Egg" Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Stockholm, SE

This example dated 1967. Original black leather. Measures: Height 100 cm/ 3’ 4" Width 81 cm/ 32" Depth 2’ 7" Seat height 36 cm/ 14 ¼".

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair and Foot Stool "Egg" Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Denmark

$23,141

Midcentury Desk Chair with New Boucle Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1960s

By France Søn, Finn Juhl

Located in Lejre, DK

Swivel chair in new fabric designed by Finn Juhl M.A.A for France & Son. Made in Denmark. Great

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Desk Chair with New Boucle Fabric by Finn Juhl, 1960s

$5,000

Midcentury Desk Chair Model 3117 in Sheepskin by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Swivel chair in sheepskin designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark. Great

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Desk Chair Model 3117 in Sheepskin by Arne Jacobsen, 1960s

$6,000

Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless “Admiral” Recliner With Ottoman

By Ekornes Stressless

Located in Trenton, NJ

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation experience with this Ekornes Stressless Admiral Recliner Swivel

Category

Late 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Textile, Wood

Danish Modern Ekornes Stressless “Admiral” Recliner With Ottoman

$995

Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Nearly perfect midcentury Scandinavian designed Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen. Originally designed

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair for Fritz Hansen

$2,600

Vintage Swan Chair in Leather Aluminum by Arne Jacobsen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Single Chair still available* Arne Jacobsen designed the Swan as well as the Egg for the lobby and

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Vintage Swan Chair in Leather Aluminum by Arne Jacobsen

$2,199

Arne Jacobsen, Office Chair, ´Sjuan/Seven´/ AJ 3217, Fritz Hansen, 1950s-1960s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swivel chair model ´Sjuan/Seven´/ AJ 3217, designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s-1960s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Arne Jacobsen, Office Chair, ´Sjuan/Seven´/ AJ 3217, Fritz Hansen, 1950s-1960s

$3,560

Early Production Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Dallas, TX

Early Production leather Egg Chair and matching Ottoman designed by Arne Jacosen produced by Fritz

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Production Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen

$12,500

Series 7 Desk Chair in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

We have four of these in lovely condition, swivel, height adjustable on castors and with arms, the

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Series 7 Desk Chair in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$1,335

Series 7 Desk Chair in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Little Burstead, Essex

We have four of these in lovely condition, swivel, height adjustable on castors and with arms, the

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Series 7 Desk Chair in Brown Leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$1,335

Swan Chairs in Bouclé by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Signed and Dated 1969

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

. The Swan chair was originally conceptualized for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel, Denmark, which

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swan Chairs in Bouclé by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Signed and Dated 1969

$5,920

Hans Wegner Cane and Teak Stool for Johannes Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare stool or bench designed by Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen, Denmark. Made from teak with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Hans Wegner Cane and Teak Stool for Johannes Hansen

$5,800

Verner Panton armchair System 1-2-3 Fritz Hansen, 1970s

By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton

Located in Parma, IT

System 1-2-3 armchair design Verner Panton produced by Fritz Hansen in the 70s. Swivel armchair

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Verner Panton armchair System 1-2-3 Fritz Hansen, 1970s

$2,373

Adjustable Danish Modern Kevi Desk Task Swivel Chair

By Kevi

Located in New York, NY

Nice example of the Classic Rabami Kevi chair, adjustable in height and the backrest is adjustable

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Adjustable Danish Modern Kevi Desk Task Swivel Chair

$475

Danish Leather Recliner Swivel Lounge Chair by Kebe, Denmark, circa 1970

By Kebe Mobelfabrik

Located in London, GB

Danish leather reclining swivel lounge chair by Kebe Denmark, circa 1970. Racing green leather

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Leather Recliner Swivel Lounge Chair by Kebe, Denmark, circa 1970

$1,882

Pair of Madsen and Schubell Leather Upholstered Danish Swivel Chairs

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Norwalk, CT

A pair of Danish midcentury swivel high back lounge chairs by esteemed producer Madsen and Schubell

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Madsen and Schubell Leather Upholstered Danish Swivel Chairs

$1,100

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Midcentury Swivel Chair and Ottoman by Madsen Schubell, Danish Design, 1960s

$3,000

Danish modern, Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen Swivel ML214 Lounge Chair

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in København K, DK

. Swivel lounge chair model ML214.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Danish modern, Illum Wikkelsø for Mikael Laursen Swivel ML214 Lounge Chair

$5,340

Danish modern Madsen Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman

By Madsen Schubell

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern Madsen & Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman. Great Scandinavian

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Oak

Danish modern Madsen Schubell tan Leather Swivel Lounge chair with ottoman

$2,750

Danish Mid-Century Suede Swivel Chair with Ottomans from John Stuart

By John Stuart

Located in Miami, FL

Offered is a of Danish Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chair in suede imported by John Stuart that

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Mid-Century Suede Swivel Chair with Ottomans from John Stuart

$1,440

Pair, Mid Century Swivel Brown Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark circa 1970

Located in Round Top, TX

Pair, mid-century modern armchairs with swivel base. Vintage brown leather cushions are removeable

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair, Mid Century Swivel Brown Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark circa 1970

$2,350

Jehs Laub for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair Modern Pair Denmark Design 2007

By Jehs Laub, Fritz Hansen

Located in Palermo, IT

Set of 2 anatomically shaped swivel armchairs/chairs produced in Denmark in the 2000s. Each

Category

Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jehs Laub for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chair Modern Pair Denmark Design 2007

$2,017

Danish Modern Swivel Glove Chair in Espresso Leather by H. W. Klein

By H.W. Klein

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This cushy Danish Modern original chair has a great sit, swivel and original espresso brown leather

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Danish Modern Swivel Glove Chair in Espresso Leather by H. W. Klein

$1,745

Danish Swiveling Upholstered Egg Lounge Chair in the Style of Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A egg shaped upholstered lounge chair with cast aluminum swiveling base with black foot pads

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Danish Swiveling Upholstered Egg Lounge Chair in the Style of Arne Jacobsen

$1,600

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs by Bramin

By Bramin Mobler

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of Mid Century Danish Modern leather swiveling lounge chairs by Bramin designed by H

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs by Bramin

$2,950

Rabami Stole Denmark Kevi Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1970

By Jørgen Rasmussen

Located in Rochester, NY

Rabami Stole wood and metal KEVI swivel rolling architects desk chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Rabami Stole Denmark Kevi Swivel Desk Chair, Circa 1970

$395

1960s, Teak Set of Two Swivel Chairs by Johannes Andersson for Trensum, Denmark

By Trensum, Johannes Andersen

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Extremely rare teak swivel chair by Johannes Andersen for Trensum, Denmark. The chair to the right

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s, Teak Set of Two Swivel Chairs by Johannes Andersson for Trensum, Denmark

$5,995

1960s, Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Carl Eric Klote for Overman, Denmark

By Carl Eric Klote, Overman

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Beautiful and rare set of two typical Scandinavian 1960s lounge / easy chairs designed by Carl Eric

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s, Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs by Carl Eric Klote for Overman, Denmark

$2,695

Arne Vodder Ella Dining Chairs Solid Teak Swivel Back Danish Modern

By Arne Vodder, Vamo Sonderborg, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Set of six Mid-Century Modern Danish solid teak dining chairs designed by Arne Vodder for Vamo

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Arne Vodder Ella Dining Chairs Solid Teak Swivel Back Danish Modern

$3,995

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Leather Swivel Lounge Chair Ottoman Set

By Takashi Okamura and Erik Marquardsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nelo Sweden swivel lounge chair by Takashi Okamura & Erik Marquardsen, in cognac leather with

Category

Vintage 1980s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Leather Swivel Lounge Chair Ottoman Set

$4,200

Mid-Century Danish Swivel Chair, Model KK-1A, by Kay Korbing for Fibrex Denmark

By Kay Korbing

Located in Lisboa, PT

This swivel chair, model KK-1A, was designed by Kay Korbing for Fibrex Denmark in 1956. It has a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Mid-Century Danish Swivel Chair, Model KK-1A, by Kay Korbing for Fibrex Denmark

$1,424

Danish 1920s Swivel Desk Chair in Solid Oak with Leather Seat

Located in Bridgeport, CT

1920's swivel desk chair in leather and solid oak. It is rare to find these very cool and solid

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Oak

Danish 1920s Swivel Desk Chair in Solid Oak with Leather Seat

$1,750

Illum Wikkelsø Swivel Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s

By A. Mikael Laursen, Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Illum Wikkelsø for A. Mikael Laursen, swivel lounge chair model ML214, cognac leather and metal

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Illum Wikkelsø Swivel Leather Lounge Chair, 1960s

$9,700

Swivel Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A midcentury armchair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Swivel Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

$5,500

Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Desk Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark

By Jørgen Rasmussen

Located in Vienna, AT

This desk chair by Jorgen Rasmussen is adjustable from up to down, furthermore the desk chair shows

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Desk Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen 1950s Denmark

$1,720

Yrjo Kukkapuro Swivel Chair with Ottoman

By Yrjö Kukkapuro

Located in Antwerp, BE

Very rare smooth black leather chair with ottoman by Finnish designer Yrjo Kukkapuro. Designer name

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic, Acrylic

Yrjo Kukkapuro Swivel Chair with Ottoman

$3,144

Swan Swivel Arm Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This elegant model 3322 "Swan" chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in the late

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swan Swivel Arm Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$1,850

Arne Jacobsen Swivel Desk Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Upholstered in Original Leather

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Swivel Desk Chair

$2,500

Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair

Located in Kastrup, DK

Danish swivel desk chair by Fritz Hansen. Made in oak, seat upholstered in light gray canvas fabric

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Iron

Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair

$1,628

Rare Swivel Desk Chair by Jorgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius by Bo-Ex, Denmark

By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius

Located in Utrecht, NL

Rare model BO611 swivel chair by Jorgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius, manufactured by Bo-Ex

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Rare Swivel Desk Chair by Jorgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius by Bo-Ex, Denmark

$5,636

Set of Two Swivel Lounge Armchairs Egg, Kanari, Denmark, 1970s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Praha, CZ

- Very comfortable - Marked by label - Very good original condition.

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Swivel Lounge Armchairs Egg, Kanari, Denmark, 1970s

$1,318

Fabricius and Kastholm FK86 for Kill International Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Jørgen Kastholm Preben Fabricius

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

: Kill International Country: Denmark / Germany Model: FK86 swivel lounge chairs Material

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Fabricius and Kastholm FK86 for Kill International Leather Swivel Lounge Chairs

$5,658

Stately Modern Grey Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Selig

By Selig

Located in Houston, TX

Gorgeous large-scale grey swivel chair by Selig. Reupholstered in new fabric. Stunning chair for

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Stately Modern Grey Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Selig

$3,250

Leather Swivel Tilt Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Denton, TX

Leather swivel tilt swan chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Swivel Tilt Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

$4,500

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Suede, Rosewood

Madsen and Schubell Model 68 Brown Leather Swivel Chair and Ottoman

$4,300

Fritz Hansen "Dan" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bentwood, 1930s

By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fritz Hansen "Dan" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bentwood, 1930s

$2,610

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bentwood, 1930s

By Magnus Stephensen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Odense, DK

Rare and important "DAN" swivel chair in beech bentwood produced at Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen in the

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Fritz Hansen "DAN" Swivel Chair by Magnus Stephensen in Bentwood, 1930s

$2,610

Gubi Light Pink Pacha Swivel Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

Located in New York, NY

Pacha Lounge Chair - Fully Upholstered, Returning Swivel Pearl Gold Price Grp. B Dimensions

Category

2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé

Gubi Light Pink Pacha Swivel Lounge Chair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

$1,795

Pair of Orange Verner Panton 1-2-3 System "Chair A" Space Age Swivel Chairs

By Verner Panton

Located in Houston, TX

Pair of orange 'system 1-2-3' Chair A dining chairs designed by Danish designer Verner Panton

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Space Age Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Orange Verner Panton 1-2-3 System "Chair A" Space Age Swivel Chairs

$1,800

Shagadelic Cookie Monster Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Swan Chair

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Original vintage adjustable height Arne Jacobsen Swan chair for Fritz Hansen. Recently covered in

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Shagadelic Cookie Monster Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Swan Chair

$2,400

Restored Early Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen tilt and swivel Orange Swan Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Ferndale, MI

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen orange swan chair. This is a tilt swivel chair which I find to be

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Restored Early Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen tilt and swivel Orange Swan Chair

$2,800

Pair of Masculo Lounge Chairs, Swivel Base - Matte Black - Cuoium Leather 2125

By Gubi

Located in Berkeley, CA

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Masculo Lounge Chairs, Swivel Base - Matte Black - Cuoium Leather 2125

$7,250

Teak Swivel Desk or Office Chair by Komfort

By Arne Wahl Iversen, Komfort

Located in Fulton, CA

Teak Danish Modern executive desk or office chair attributed to Arne Wahl Iversen. Retaining

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Teak Swivel Desk or Office Chair by Komfort

$595

Vintage Teak Swivel Kevi Office Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen

By Kevi, Jørgen Rasmussen

Located in San Jose, CA

Danish teak desk chair designed by Jorgen Rasmussen for Kevi A/S. This piece includes an adjustable

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Teak

Vintage Teak Swivel Kevi Office Chair by Jorgen Rasmussen

$375

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Model 3117

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in New York, NY

Nice early (1960s) example of iconic Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen swivel desk chair. Very good

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Desk Chair Model 3117

$2,200

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Swivel Denmark Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic swivel Denmark chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, every swivel Denmark chair was constructed with great care. There are 330 variations of the antique or vintage swivel Denmark chair you’re looking for, while we also have 19 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect swivel Denmark chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each swivel Denmark chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made swivel Denmark chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Gubi are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swivel Denmark Chair?

The average selling price for a swivel Denmark chair at 1stDibs is $3,251, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $45,000 for the highest priced.

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 Swivel Denmark Chair

What does a swivel chair do?
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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.
Can you stop a swivel chair from swiveling?
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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.
Are swivel chairs in style?
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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.
What does swivel chair mean?
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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.
Does the Tulip chair swivel?
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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.
Does the Swan chair swivel?
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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.
What is a swivel chair called?
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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.
Is a swivel on a chair a good idea?
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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.
Did Thomas Jefferson create the swivel chair?
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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.

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