Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Swivel Barstools with Brass Tubular Bases, Pair
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1980s
Pair of swivel barstools with tubular brass bases and wooden footrests. A fun profile on this pair. No maker's marks.
Dimensions: 20" W x 21" D x 34" H; Seat height, 24...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs by Fabricius and Kastholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern Swivel lounge chairs, designed by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm, Denmark, circa 1960s. They have been re...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Coalesse
By Coalesse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of swivel chairs combining rich leather with a sleek and comfortable design, by Coalesse. This pair of chairs is perfect for an office or business setting. Please confirm item l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$3,250 / set
Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Sofa in Silk and Leather
Located in Dallas, TX
Discover the epitome of post-modern elegance with the Vladimir Kagan Bilbao Sofa. This exquisite piece, upholstered in sumptuous silk and leather circa 1990s, embodies Kagan's artistic impressions from his time spent in Bilbao, Spain. Inspired by the architectural marvels of the Guggenheim Museum, this sofa features dynamic angles and graceful curves that bring sophistication and style to any space. We take pride in presenting high quality mid century modern furnishing that infuses timeless design into your home. Elevate your interiors with this iconic masterpiece, a true testament to luxurious living and artistic expression. Vladimir Kagan Bilboa Sofa
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Channel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Simply stunning! Pair of swivel chairs perfect for those looking to freshen up their space. Each asymmetrical chair features a sculptural silhouette and a beautifully contoured back....
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
$12,450 / set
Set of Three Vintage Swiveling Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 3 Vintage Swiveling chairs by Eames for Herman Miller. One black, one gray and one dark yellow.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 3 Mid Century Modern Tulip Base White Fiberglass Side Dining Chairs MINT!
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 3 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Base White Fiberglass side dining chairs MINT!
Nice vintage in the style of Saarinen though more similar to Lavern...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Unique Carlo Perazzi Swiveling Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Have a seat in this ultra complementary but comfortable Carlo Perazzi leather chair. A unique modern design makes this piece stand out. This unique chair...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Swivel Tub Chairs, Adrian Pearsall for Craft Associates, USA, c. 1960s
Located in Deland, FL
Adrian Pearsall’s sculptural Swivel Tub Chairs for Craft Associates are rare designs which have stood the test of time and are perfect for the modern or contemporary design project. ...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Milo Baughman Petite Swiveling Chairs c. 1960s
Located in Dallas, TX
The club chair has been popular since the 1930's, presented is a pair of sculptural swivel armchairs by the iconic Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1960's. Modernist masterpiec...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair in Knoll Pearl Boucle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Swan chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Attractive, ergonomic curves designed to sheathe its sitter and follow resting limbs. Sits on brushed aluminum swiveling four...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century American Brown Tufted Leather Swivel Office / Armchair
Located in Queens, NY
Mid-century American brown tufted leather swivel office / armchair with brass upholstery nails and a wooden five leg rolling swivel base.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Sculptural "Bilbao" Swivel Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Sculptural modern "Bilbao" chair set by the legendary furniture designer Vladimir Kagan. The curvaceous, flowing lines of the "Bilbao" series was inspired by Frank Gehry's Guggenheim...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$10,250 / set
"Rondo" armchair rattan Göte Möbler Nässjö AB Sweden 1960s
Located in Paris, FR
RATTAN ARMCHAIR “RONDO” 1960S, GÖTE-FURNITURE NÄSSJÖ.
Armchair in rattan on a steelpipe lacquered base.
Good vintage condition.
Price for 1 armchair.
2 other armchairs available on s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
1920s Restored Rare Swivel Barber Beech Chair, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- carefully refurbished
- Adjustable headrest in leather
- 2 items available
- high of seat 48 cm
Category
1920s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Beech
Pair of Mid-Century Black Leather Nautilus Swivel Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of Mid-Century American black leather "Nautilus" swivel chairs with mirrored spiral arm structure. (PRICED AS SET)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Italian Modernist High-Back Swivel Chairs, Italy, circa 1960
Located in New York, NY
A unique pair of Italian modernist high-back swivel chairs, circa 1960. Highly sculptural and futuristic, they would make for a great addition to a living room, office or media room....
Category
1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Green Midcentury Club Chair By Up Zavody, Czechoslovakia 1979
By Up Závody
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful midcentury club chair in an original green fabric. Produced in Czechoslovakia by UP Zavody in 1979. The original tag still on the chair, plus the c...
Category
1970s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$584 Sale Price / item
50% Off
Pair of Milo Baughman Bright Red Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in bright red fabric and resting on circular chrome swivel bases. (MILO BAUGHMAN)(PRICED AS PAIR)
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Gorgeous Pair of Green Milo Baughman Tilt and Swivel Lounge Brass Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
This pair of modern chairs designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin from the 1980s. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the s...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Vintage Modern Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique pair of Mid-Century club chairs feature swivel bases and comfortable barrel back seats. Stylish design and quality craftsmanship make for a beautiful seating addition to ...
Category
1960s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Vintage Chrome Swivel Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a pair of stunning vintage chrome swivel lounge chairs, expertly designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the iconic 1970s. These chairs exhibit a captivating circu...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs in Jessica Charles
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful pair of Milo Baughman tilt/swivels newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Jessica Charles. A beautiful neutral with a taupe abstract design, the fabric is a subtle...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pierre Paulin "Little Tulip" Bar Stools by Artifort, Pair
Located in Monrovia, CA
LITTLE TULIP designer Pierre Paulin, 1965.
Made in The Netherlands by Artifort.
"A chair should be more than simply functional. It should be friendly, fun and colorful."
-Pierre Paulin
"Little Tulip" like a blossoming flower, the little tulip barstool...
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Chrome
John Yellin Designed Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern swivel chair by John Yellin for IV Chair Corp. Fun 1960s atomic age style form chair with footstool.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$1,800 / set
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Introducing a stunning pair of vintage walnut swivel chairs inspired by the renowned designer Milo Baughman and expertly crafted in the United States during the 1960s. These iconic p...
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
$5,995 / set
Italian Vintage Office or Desk Swivel Chair
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage swivel chair not adjustable in height with star-shaped base. Ideal in the office to receive your clients! Original leather covering in good aesthetic condition, iron structur...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Fredrik Kayser Model 807 Mid Century Norwegian Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Fredrik Kayser Model 807 Mid Century Norwegian Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
This lounge chair measures: 29.5 wide x 32 deep x 28.5 high, with a seat height of 16 and arm height/chair...
Category
1970s Norwegian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swivel Wing Chair in Red, 1980s
Located in Praha, CZ
Very good original condition
Very sturdy construction.
Two items available.
Czechoslovakia, 1980s
Price for one item.
Category
1980s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
$667 / item
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Vladimir Kagan for Directional Mid Century Swivel Lounge Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 32.25 wide x 35 deep x 31.25 high, with a seat height of 18.5 inches
Great Vintage Condi...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Schreiber Swivel
Blofeld
James Bond Style Chair
By Schreiber
Located in Cheltenham, GB
Wonderful James Bond type 1970's chair, super comfy and stylish, near mint, vinyl faux leather buttoned covering, unusual steel frame, spins 360 degrees, a little squeeky getting out...
Category
Late 20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Red swivel desk chair 1970s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Desk chair 1970s on wheels - unique
Height is adjustable.
Category
1970s Slovenian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$362 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Velvet Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
Pair of Velvet Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel / lounge chairs
Each having a thick comfortable cushion recently recovered having a barrel back form and shape on swi...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Set of Three Rocking Twisted Rattan Reed Oval Back Arm Lounge Chairs c1970s MINT
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of Three Rocking Twisted Rattan Reed Oval Back Arm Lounge Chairs c1970s MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Eames Mid Century Soft Pad Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eames mid-century soft pad chair.
The chair measures: 22 wide x 20.5 deep x 39.5 high, with a seat height of 19.5 inches and arm height of 25.25 inches...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
$3,295 / item
Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature unique shell shaped back rests thick padded cushions. The comfortable design offers the ability to swivel with ease. Elega...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Mid-Century Modern Style Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Nautilus style swivel chairs with corkscrew style body. Soft ultra suede fabric.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Ultrasuede
$3,000 / set
Shelby Williams MCM Swivel Bucket Chairs Red Vinyl Faux Leather
Chrome X Base
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome pair of Shelby Williams Mid-Century Modern swivel bucket chairs with chrome X base. Newly upholstered in bright red vinyl faux leather fabr...
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Giovanni Gariboldi Swivel Chair in Leather and Wood, Italy, 1940s
Located in Milan, IT
Giovanni Gariboldi Swivel chair in leather and wood,
Superb office chair.
Category
1940s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
$3,339 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Vintage Jens Risom Walnut Swivel Lounge Armchairs
By Jens Risom
Located in Pasadena, TX
A pair of walnut swivel lounge chairs in original purple composite upholstery with walnut bases and detachable suede cushions designed by Jens Risom.
Category
1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Suede, Upholstery, Walnut
$5,120 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Mid-Century Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern club chairs on a tulip shape swivel base. Round barrel back with sculpting arm lines.
Please confirm location.
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
$3,500 / set
Jørgen Rasmussen Danish Orange Upholstery and Silver Metal Rolling Office Chair
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century rolling / swivel office chair with a U-shaped back and orange fabric seat and back upholstery, supported by a matte silver metal frame and pedestal base with four ...
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Milo Baughman Style Lounge Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
Milo Baughman style lounge chairs on removable wheels, reupholstered with Great Plains Cotton-Poly Fabric and over highlights of burnt...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Cotton
$6,825 / set
Vintage Channeled Back Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in North York, ON
Vintage Channeled back Swivel lounge chair. America, circa 1970’s. Fully restored with a pale emerald designer velvet perched on an oak base in dar...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
$3,480 Sale Price
20% Off
Wilkhahn Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
By Wilkhahn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wilkhahn, lounge chairs, leather, metal, Germany, 1970s
These cubic low lounge chairs rest on a sleek swivel base, offering both style and functionality. The German-made chairs embr...
Category
1970s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Caju Lounge Chair, Swivel, Bouclé, Faux Fur, Greenapple
Located in Lisboa, PT
Caju Swivel Lounge Chair, Contemporary Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by Greenapple.
The Caju swivel lounge chair embodies the perfect balance between organic design a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
$5,175 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Pair, Karl Springer Lucite Swivel Function Bar Stools Mid-Century Modern
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of Karl Springer Mid-Century Modern frosted and clear Lucite Bar Stools made in America in the early 1980.
They have a smooth swivel and tilt Function and come with the origina...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Lucite, Faux Leather
Selig Swivel Barrel Lounge Chairs
By Selig
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Selig Monroe Furniture Barrel Swivel Chairs redone in an out white/ ivory Boucle Nubby fabric. Chairs both swivel and rock. Chairs have been beautifully reworked and look a...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
$4,650 / set
Vintage Chrome Swivel Lounge Chair by Leon Rosen for Pace
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage chrome swivel lounge chair designed by Leon Rosen for the Pace Collection in the United States, circa 1970s. This c...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Milo Baughman Emerald Green Upholstered Swivel / Tilt Tub Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
PAIR of American Mid-Century tub form swiveling lounge / armchairs upholstered in emerald green fabric and resting on circular chrome swivel bases...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Swivel Blue Vinyl Desk Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century swivel side / desk chair with a shaped seat and back upholstered in bright and light blue vinyl, resting on a four leg curved plywood b...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood, Upholstery
Pair Blue Swiveling 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 Baughman, the perfect representation of a classically current design. These accommodating barrel chairs with rounded backs that encapsulates your body to keep you feeling comfortable and secure with an attention-grabbing unique ruched detailing inner seat backs that bring visual interest, plush and soft cushioned seats all raised on full 360-degree swiveling bases. Round shapes is a beautiful way to break up straight lines. We’ve restored these chairs down to their frames with new foam and padding in addition to new upholstery. Perfectly comfortable and relaxing, elevate a room from great-looking to trend-setting with injecting a touch of fun with these bold and unique accent chairs.
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
$12,750 / set
Swivel Chair in Wood and Metal, Germany
Located in Berlin, DE
Swivel Chair in Wood with 4-legged base, Germany.
Category
1950s German Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$715 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Design Armchair / Czechoslovakia 1950s
Renovated
Located in Praha, CZ
- Czechoslovakia, circa 1950s
- Completely renovated, wooden parts refreshed
- Very comfortable.
Category
1950s Czech Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wood
Nicos Zographos Attributed Swivel Winged Armchair
Located in North Miami, FL
This is the most comfortable swivel armchair with a heavy steel "X" base and newly upholstered in neutral gray soft textured chenille fabric. Attributed to Nicos Zographos design. T...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pkw-2 Pivoting K-Wire Wood Base Side Chair, Eames Herman Miller, Bikini, Seng
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
eames‘ chairs are so common and widespread today that you’ve actually seen them far too often. but there are some versions that are a bit more special – making them collector’s items. for example, these ray & charles eames side chairs ‚pkw-2‘, meaning a pivoting, k-wire chair on a wooden base. version 1 would be a fully covered seat, version 2 is the cut-out „bikini“ cover, where you can see the wire mesh construction. this is also known as a ‚bikini swivel wire chair‘.
here we have a black and a white one. we understood they were imported from the united states as a pair to Europe – but then sold on to different customers. years ago we bought the white one as the first piece in our eames-1st-generations-collection. by chance or serendipity, we were now able to find and buy the black one also and thus reunite the pair.
together they make impressive and scarce art objects to grace any collection of early midcentury design. interestingly the dowel-leg-version was discontinued after 1954: the open ball-bearing connection and the elegant thin wooden legs weren’t very practical. weight and power, when swivelling, sometimes resulted in cracks or breakage. (that’s why we wouldn’t recommend them to use as a kitchen chair, maybe.) they are functional, showing a wonderful patina and are great pieces to admire and to understand the thinking behind the design.
set of 2 side chair, model pkw-2, swivel dowel-base
1 white powder coated wire-shell, cognac-coloured leather bikini...
Category
1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair Swivel Barrel Chairs Dark Gray, Almost Black, Style of Milo Baughman
Located in Kansas City, MO
Pair of swivel lounge chairs, unmarked and in the style of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Very comfortable and the swivel mechanism works perfectly. These have been recently reupho...
Category
1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Lounge Chairs in Jessica Charles
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautiful set of four Milo Baughman tilt/swivels newly upholstered in a high-quality fabric by Jessica Charles. A beautiful neutral with a taupe abstract design, the fabric is a su...
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
1970
s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair
Located in Burbank, CA
Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been completely restored, and look incredible once again. They have a star atomic base that has been professionally sandblasted a...
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,319 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Pair Tan Brown
Stainless Steel Swivel Chairs by Gardner Leaver
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning and sculptural pair of series 450 swivel armchairs designed by Gardner Leaver for Steelcase, circa 1970 in the USA. They feature circular bases bisected by a convex rec...
Category
1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-century Modern swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage swivel chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original swivel chairs, popular names associated with this style include Charles and Ray Eames, Milo Baughman, Herman Miller, and Lawson-Fenning. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for swivel chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $245 and tops out at $78,600 while the average work can sell for $3,403.
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Small Wood Dressers
Spanish Brazier
Spanish Fajalauza
Spanish Style Chest
Specimen Collectors Cabinet
Spider Sculpture
Spring Chair Outdoor
St Bernard Dog
Staffordshire Cottages
Staffordshire King Charles Spaniels
Staffordshire Spaniels Black And White
Stainless Steel Fruit Bowl
Star Porcelain
Stewart Charles