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1970s Milo Baughman Jack Larsen Velvet Cut Mustard Gold Swivel Chairs, Set of 2
By Milo Baughman
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
On offer on this occasion is one of the most stunning and rare Baughman/Larsen velvet swivel chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Textile, Velvet, Wood

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

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Milo Baughman Style Swivel, Tub Chairs, Blue Velvet, American, 1980s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Milo Baughman style swivel, tub chairs, blue velvet, American, 1980s. These stylish tub
Category

Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Arm, Lounge Chairs, Olive Green Velvet, American
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
A pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs. Each set on a spring swivel base
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Vladimir Kagan "Crescent" Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Vladimir Kagan, Jack Lenor Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Large-scale swivel chairs by Vladimir Kagan. Brass bases with Jack Lenor Larsen velvet upholstery
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Orange Mohair Swivel Chairs
Located in Danville, CA
Swivel egg chair in the French midcentury style. This sophisticated chair is upholstered in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Milo Baughman Brass Base Swivel Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Chicago, IL
High back swivel chair with brass rocking base. Designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer-Coggin, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vladimir Kagan Swivel Lounge Chair, Preview 1990
By Vladimir Kagan, Preview
Located in Chicago, IL
Vladimir Kagan swivel chaise lounge chair, 1990's, Preview. Newly reupholstered in gray velvet.
Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in the Original Blue Velvet, Adrian Pearsall Signed
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of high back swivel lounge chairs designed by Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates. These are
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Pace Collection Swivel Chairs by Leon Rosen
By Leon Rosen, Pace Collection
Located in Chicago, IL
Swivel chairs by Leon Rosen for Pace Collection. Heavy stainless steel swivel bases. Newly
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair Of 1960 s Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Joe D Urso
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Pair of 1960s swivel lounge chairs. Sculptural pod form on tulip aluminum base. Vintage velvet
Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel and Rocking Chair by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Astoria, NY
gold allows the chair to swivel and rock. The chair has been recently re-upholstered in velvet and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Resin

Pair of Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Club / Lounge Chairs in Original Orange Velvet
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin tilt and swivel / rocking club chairs. Signed with Thayer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Milo Baughman Pink Velvet Brass Swivel Tub Barrel Armchairs Vintage
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
pink fuchsia velvet fabric with original brass gold platform bases. Great Hollywood Regency chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Swivel Tub Chair in COM
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in New York, NY
A swivel tub chair with brass base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Offered with re-upholstery
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Bespoke Set of Swivel Chairs with Custom Ottoman
By A. Rudin
Located in Wilton, CT
This unique set of two swivel chairs and ottoman was restored and reupholstered in our Connecticut
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs on Walnut Bases
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of swivel chairs by Milo Baughman. Fully restored with refinished walnut bases and new light
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A stunning pair of vintage swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Each
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Swivel Barrel Chairs After Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Chic pair of velvet barrel chairs raised on walnut swivel bases. Meticulous ground up restoration
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Chrome Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Beautiful vintage chrome swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman in the United States, circa
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Swivel Barrel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel barrel chairs from the 1970s. Fully
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Brass Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful vintage brass swivel lounge chairs designed by Milo Baughman in United States, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber
By Harvey Probber
Located in Danville, CA
Fine pair of swivel lounge chairs freshly upholstered in luxurious teal velvet. The round walnut
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Walnut Swivel Lounge Chair
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Miami, FL
emerald green velvet, featuring a walnut base with tilting and swiveling mechanism. A very comfortable
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Pair of Swiveling Blue Ruched Barrel-Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
These plush chairs are so much more than just typical swivel chairs, draws influence from Milo
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman s Iconic Tilt/Swivel in Holly Hunt Cotton Velvet
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is one of his most popular chairs as it swivels and rocks. We have restored with new
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Fabulous Pair of Fully Upholstered Barrel Back Grey Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful pair of barrel back swivel chairs attributed to Milo Baughman. Chairs feature unique
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Milo Baughman Oversize Swivel Tub Chair for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Stylish, elegant and timeless giant swivel tub chair model no. 3406 by American modernist Milo
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Brass-Based Swivel Tub Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A swivel tub chair with rare brass base by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Signed. USA, circa
Category

Vintage 1970s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Rare Swivel Lounge Chairs for Directional
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Dallas, TX
Offered is a beautiful pair of rare Nautilus style swivel chairs born from the ingenuity of the
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mahogany English Nautical Captains Swivel Chair with Cast Iron Base, 1880s
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Stunning and rare nautical captains swivel chair. Striking English design from the 1880s. Solid
Category

Antique 1880s English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Blush Pink Channel Back Swivel Chairs by Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamourous and sophisticated, pair of deco-inspired swivel chairs by Milo Baughman, circa 1970's
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Vintage "Egg" Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, it is comfortable. The chair is upholstered in soft canary yellow velvet. The chair rests on a swivel
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

1960s "Capri" Swivel Easy / Lounge Chair by Johannes Andersen for Trensum
By Johannes Andersen, AB Trensums Fåtöljfabrik
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1960s beautiful and extremely comfortable swivel easy / lounge chair designed by Johannes Andersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs, Chrome Base, Tan Mohair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel Chairs, Chrome Base, Tan Mohair Pair of modern Milo
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2010s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Swivel Accent Chairs in Seafoam Green Microvelvet Fabric attr to Roche Bobois
By Roche Bobois
Located in Southampton, NJ
A beautiful set of newly reupholstered Roche Bobois Swivel Chairs in Seafoam Green Microvelvet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Swivel Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic futurist forms and clean lines for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This pair of nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic futurist forms and clean lines for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Button Tufted Arm Chairs Barrel Tub Swivel Hollywood Regency
By Hollywood Glam
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of vintage swivel button tufted barrel, tub shaped club, lounge chairs. Tufted backs and front
Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
This pair of Nautilus chairs exemplify the stunning organic Futurist forms and clean lines for
Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

1970s, a Pair of Gold Velours and Brass Swivel Chairs by Johanson Design
By AB Markaryd, Johanson Design
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Very nice pair of swivel chairs by Johanson design for Markaryd, Sweden. The chairs have a brass
Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Faux Leather

Blush Pink Pair Channel Back Swivel Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Glamourous and sophisticated, pair of deco-inspired swivel chairs in the style of Milo Baughman
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Blue and Brass Swivel Chairs in the Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
These attractive lounge chairs represent the perfect mix of design, function, and comfort. Very
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Velvet Slipper Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Danville, CA
Handsome pair of swivel chairs in luxurious light grey velvet by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Campaign Style Swivel Chairs on Hexagon Base with Hex Table by Hickory Furniture
By Hickory Manufacturing Company
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome and unusual pair of campaign style swivel chairs with a cane back and loose seat cushion
Category

Mid-20th Century American Campaign Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Milo Baughman Swivel Chais on Bronze Supports, C. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in Westport, CT
newly refinished bronze swivel bases and reupholstered in luxurious natural velvet, these chairs combine
Category

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

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Swivel Tufted Armchairs, attributed to Milo Baughman
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A pair of swivel armchairs with channel backs attributed to Milo Baughman, with their original
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Fetching Black and White Club Chair and Ottoman in Chic Tribal Upholstery
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Luxe swivel club chair on casters with matching ottoman upholstered in chic graphic black and white
Category

Vintage 1980s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Pair Ward Bennett Chairs for Brickel Associates Inc
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in Dallas, TX
mahogany legs fully upholstered in green velvet provides comfort in the most luxurious way. The chairs are
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Milo Baughman Velvet Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of sleek 1960s swivel lounge chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. These chairs have a
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Plush Pair of Grey Velvet Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Houston, TX
Stunning pair of barrel backed swivel chairs. Chairs are freshly upholstered in a luxe grey velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Ward Bennett For Brickel Velvet Swivel Lounge Chair
By Ward Bennett
Located in Pasadena, TX
rust colored velvet fabric on a swivel base.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Navy Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
specifications. In addition to new fabric in stunning navy Italian velvet, the foam in the chair is replaced as
Category

Vintage 1980s North American Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Vladimir Kagan Lucite Swivel Lounge Chair Green Velvet
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Vladimir Kagan Lucite cross base swivel lounge chair. Newly upholstered in a green velvet
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Lucite

Vintage Pair of Milo Baughman Blue Velvet Swivel Chairs Walnut Wood Base
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage pair of Milo Baughman swivel tub barrel chair. Newly upholstered in a beautiful aqua blue
Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

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Swivel Velvet Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal swivel velvet chair for your home. A swivel velvet chair — often made from fabric, velvet and metal — can elevate any home. Find 397 options for an antique or vintage swivel velvet chair now, or shop our selection of 36 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer swivel velvet chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A swivel velvet chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Hollywood Regency style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made swivel velvet chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin and Vladimir Kagan are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swivel Velvet Chair?

Prices for a swivel velvet chair start at $599 and top out at $26,000 with the average selling for $4,927.

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 Velvet Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In certain swivel chairs you can fit a rubber wedge between the base of the chair and the swiveling pole to increase the friction. By hammering the wedge you create a seal, limiting the motion of the chair.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs 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.