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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The Chess Chair in Odessa Savanna by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Inspired by the distinctive shapes of chess pieces, the Chess Swivel Chair is crafted as the ideal chair for game nights. Its sturdy yet comfortable design, echoing the proportions o...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Topi Chair in our Marci Mohair in Hibiscus by Sister by Studio Ashby
Located in London, GB
Named after the Topi antelope, known for its distinctive posture and graceful movement, the Topi Swivel Chair offers plush comfort for any setting.
With soft curves, generous arms, ...
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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Fabric
Vintage Time Life Lobby ES105 Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
An early vintage model ES105 of the Time Life Lobby Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, circa 1960s. Originally commissioned for the grand lobbies of the Time & Life Bu...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Mid Century Barrel Chairs Styled After Milo Baughman
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fantastic vintage pair of barrel chairs styled after Milo Baughman was designed and manufactured in the United States circa 1970s. These beautiful chairs feature a swivel base that r...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Egg Chair by Lurashell of Ware
Located in Henley-On-Thames, GB
This 1960’s British classic egg chair has been fully restored and covered in Dedar Basquette Nero fabric on the front and a beautiful black velvet at the back. This high impact pie...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
MCM Eames for Herman Miller Style Aluminum Group Chairs - Set of 5
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller Style Aluminum Group Chairs with Removable Arms - Set of 5
The Eames management chair is part of the Eames Aluminum group collection. Thes...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shaw Walker Co. Mid-Century Blue Faux Leather and Steel Rolling Office Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century rolling adjustable office chair with blue vinyl upholstery, silver metal frame with four wheels, and wooden armrests. (SHAW WALKER CO.)
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Metal
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Midcentury Rope Edge Armchair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Early Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller midcentury rope edge armchair
This chair measures: 24.5 wide x 22 deep x 31 inches high, w...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
This chair measures: 18.5 wide x 24 deep x 32 high, with a seat height of ...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cognac Leather and Rosewood Office Chair by Ico Parisi for Mim Roma Italy, 60s
By Ico Parisi, MIM Roma
Located in Roma, IT
I am offering for sale an armchair originally designed for the office but which is also perfect for home use, as a lounge chair in a living room or in the bedroom to hang clothes.
De...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
King
Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s
Located in Almelo, NL
'King' Chairs by André Vandenbeuck for Strässle, Switzerland, 1970s.
These fine leather 'King' model lounge chairs were made by Strässle and designed by André Vandenbeuck in Switzer...
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bubble Chairs by Stow
Davis. Circa 1970s
By Stow Davis
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Bubble Chairs by Stow & Davis. Circa 1970s
Feature a sleek chromed swivel base, the original cobalt blue upholstery, and removable seat cushions...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Corona Style Chairs Attrib. Paul Volter
By Corona
Located in Buxton, GB
Elevate your living space with a touch of vintage flair in these Corona style swivel chairs, attributed to the renowned designer Paul Volter. They embody the quintessential Mid-Centu...
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20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
"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
"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
"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.
Fair vintage condition with discolored rattan and spots on the lacquered metal...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Art Design Chair - Stand Alone chair - Artistic Chair by Milanese Studio
Located in Milano, IT
Art Chair - Mid Century Office Chair - Osvaldo Borsani Seating customized by Spinzi Milano - One off piece - Art Design- Hand made -
Osvaldo Borsani was an influential designer of ...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Stainless Steel
$1,230 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Black Leather Executive Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of black leather upholstered swivel armchairs, model ES 108, designed by Charles & Ray Eames, manufactured by Vitra.
The Lobby chair was designed in 1960 for the reception area...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Armchair in Black Leather
Metal by Jorge Zalszupin, Brazil
Located in New York, NY
Available today, this Mid-Century Modern swivel armchair in metal & black leather was designed by Jorge Zalszupin and manufactured by L’Atelier Moveis in 1970 and is stunning!
The name of the model is “Low Commander” and has become an icon of Brazilian Modernism recently. This armchair was conceived to attend Brazil’s growing market of office furniture. The first model (with casters) was developed in 1973 and latter then, a fixed model.
The armchair consists of a seat/back made of fiberglass where the black leather rest. The armrests and feet are in well-made cast aluminum pieces. Not only beautiful but well designed, this piece is also known for its comfort, with a reclining mechanism and a swivel base. The piece has the heritage plaque under the seat.
The armchair has been reupholstered in black leather with some of the finest upholsters in Rio de Janeiro and the aluminum polished. Besides the marks of age, the piece is in excellent condition. A beauty like this will look awesome in any Mid-Century Modern, Modern or contemporary office or home office.
Literature (attached images)
• Jorge Zalszupin book, p.217
• L’Atelier spec sheet from the 70s
• Product catalogue from the 70s
• Vintage publications
About Jorge Zalszupin: A native of Warsaw, Poland, studied architecture at Bucharest’s Ecole des Beaux Arts. While working as an architect in Paris, he found inspiration in articles about Brazilians Oscar Niemeyer and Roberto Burle Marx and immigrated to Brazil.
His work as an architect created a demand for decoration and furniture proposals that suited the style of his projects and, for many years, Zalszupin designed and executed them for his clients. The demand was as great as the desire to grow and expand his business, and he then decided to found Atelier Móveis in November 1959.
A significant part of Zalszupin's furniture production is tributary to his architecture. He used new design language and tendencies, while maintaining a functional view of Ambience for internal spaces. L’Atelier was a design collective of architects, engineers, craftsmen, and a full-scale team of professionals that did everything from researching materials to finalizing the product.
Jorge Zalszupin has developed some of the most iconic models in Brazilian Modern furniture and has grown a lot in popularity in the last few years. The “Petala” Coffee table, “Paulistana” armchair or the “Brasiliana” sofa...
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Aluminum
$3,900 Sale Price
54% Off
Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Original Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967
A striking example of mid-century modern design, th...
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1960s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Style Dining Chair White Tulip Model, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
An elegant armless swivel chair with a white die-cast aluminum base and glossy white ABS monocoque shell, the chair is styled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip. Central pedestal base that ...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vladimir Kagan “Nautilus” Chairs, a pair
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s for Directional, signed. Both chairs are in excellent, restored condition and have been fully reupholstered in Holly Hunt boucle
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1980s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
$7,850 / 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 ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
20th Century American Pair of Vintage Preview Lounge Chairs by Vladimir Kagan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century Modern American pair of 360 degrees Nautilus swivel lounge chairs designed by Vladimir Kagan and produced by Preview in good condition. The seat backrest of the...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood
Space Age Lacquered Chair, 1970
Located in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, FR
Space Age Lacquered Chair, 1970
Additional information:
Materials: Fabric, Fiberglass
Color: Blue, Red, White
Design Period: 1970 to 1979
Year: 1970
Country of Manufacture: France
S...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
$1,800 / set
Mabel
Chair by National
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern style office chair by National. Smooth form fitting design set on a swivel metal base.
Please confirm location NY or NJ
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,500
Lobby Desk Chair ES104 by Charles
Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA, 1960s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eames executive chair ES-104, also known as the Time-Life chair, an iconic piece of mid-century design by Charles and Ray Eames. This chair was originally crafted for the executive f...
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1960s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Navy Blue Mohair Vladimir Kagan Nautilus "Corkscrew" Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Vladimir Kagan's work commands the eye with its freshness, energy, sensuality, and wit. Classic pair of swiveling "Nautilus" lounge chairs with ottoman by the legendary furniture designer Vladimir Kagan for Directional, circa 1990s. Features a sloping asymmetrical back on a swiveling base. The chairs are comfortable and swivel smoothly. They have been reupholstered in a navy blue mohair. They will match perfectly with any style of interior from Mid-Century Modern to contemporary.
Literature: Vladimir Kagan for Directional CORK SCREW CHAIR - 1992 the permanent collection of the Brooklyn Museum of Art.
Vladimir Kagan was an illustrious American furniture designer whose historic career spanned nearly 65 years. His style, inspired by everything from antiques and nature to the Bauhaus, emphasizes comfort and functionality. The sensuous, organic forms take on human-like characteristics through exaggerated, curved lines. A highly honored designer, he was elected president of the American Society of Interior Designers New York...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Mohair, Wood
Leather And Oak Easy Chair With Footstool In Style Of Gerard Van Den Berg
Located in Norwalk, CT
Feast your eyes upon this handsome mid-century swivel lounge chair with cognac leather cushions. Designed in a manner evocative of Gerard Van den Berg, this chair has an incredibly u...
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Early 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Leather, Oak
$5,440 Sale Price
20% Off
Set of four dining rotating chairs, Denmark 1960
Located in Torino, IT
Set of four dining rotating chairs, Denmark 1960
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1970s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,183 / set
PAIR OF CAPPELLINI LOTUS OFFICE LOUNGE ARMCHAiRS BY JASPER MORRISON
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
Royal House Antiques
Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this stunning pair of Cappellini Lotus office swivel lounge armchairs desing...
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Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fully Restored 3rd Gen Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Ottoman 671 in Black Leather
Located in Seattle, WA
Prominent grain 3rd Gen Eames lounge chair with ottoman fully restored. New shock mounts, restored original leather and oiled shells, re-polished steel frame.
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Robin Day James Bond movies leather Prototype with WORKING Audio system , 1960s
Located in La xara, VC
A unique pair of original black leather armchairs with a unique WORKING audio amplifier and management system! made to be used in a film!, designed by Robin Day for Hille, this is th...
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1960s English Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$6,390 Sale Price / set
55% Off
Diesel 1970 Beech and Iron Swivel Chair
By Diesel
Located in Palermo, Sicily
beech and iron swivel chair by Diesel
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Iron
$662 Sale Price
30% Off
American Mid Century Atomic Age Iron
Wicker Barstool by Arthur Umanoff
Located in San Diego, CA
Atomic age single barstool designed by Arthur Umanoff original fabric and condition swivel great lines.
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Iron
$460 Sale Price
20% Off
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Swan Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark circa 1960's.
An elegant and organic shape ideal for lounge. Arne Ja...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, 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...
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
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Metal
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar
In Clover
Tufted Red Leather Rolling Office Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century 'In Clover' office / executive chair with a red leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with bra...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar
in Clover
Tufted Black Leather Office Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American mid-century "In Clover" office / executive chair with a black leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with b...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Edward J Wormley for Dunbar
in Clover
Tufted Gray Leather Office Chair
Located in Queens, NY
American Mid-Century "In Clover" office / executive chair with a gray leather button tufted seat with a high back and scroll arms resting on a rolling / swiveling walnut base with br...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, 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
Modernist Channel-back Club Chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
Located in Dallas, TX
Mid-Century modernist channel-back club/lounge chairs, defines upscale simplistic styling by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Incorporating classic lines with a streamlined silhouett...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Eero Saarinen Style Set of 3 Black Dining Chairs Tulip Model, Italy 1970s
Located in Naples, IT
Elegant armless swivel chairs with black lacquered cast aluminum base and black glossy abs monocoque, the chair is in Eero Saarinen's Tulip style. Each chair features a central pedes...
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1970s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Jorgen Rasmussen 2533 Desk Chairs
Located in London, GB
Manufactured by Fritz Hansen starting in 1958, the pioneering addition of double castors to this aluminium and wood veneer desk chair makes it an enduring and ubiquitous design objec...
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1950s Danish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$887 / item
1960s Dark Grey / Black Rohe Noorwolde Leather Egg Chair
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning 1960s Swivel Egg Chair by Rohe Noorwolde
A striking vintage swivel egg chair from the 1960s, designed by the renowned Dutch designer Rohe Noor...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$1,364 Sale Price
33% Off
Pair Milo Baughman Brass Barrel Back Chairs, Restored
Located in Dallas, TX
This stunning pair of heirloom quality barrel chairs by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Super high style, swivel chairs recovered in luxurious brown velvet that contrasts beautifull...
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1970s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
Executive Desk Chair by George Nelson for George Nelson associates
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A George Nelson designed rolling desk chair with orange fabric supported by a swivel base with casters. Manufactured by George Nelson and Associates in the 1960s. Newly reupholstered.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vittorio Nobili Italian Midcentury Medea Chair for Fratelli Tagliabue Italy 1950s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Italian modern antique vintage swivel chair designed by Vittorio Nobili for Fratelli Tagliabue with curved plywood seat and painted metal frame, marked 'Medea deposited model' under ...
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1950s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
$2,461 Sale Price
20% Off
Original Pair of Egg Chair armchairs Fritz Hansen Designed by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Amazing Pair of The Egg / Egg Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Perfect condition in a woven black fabric this matching pair is all original and all st...
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
$13,420 Sale Price
20% Off
Rocking chair AXVALL, Niels Gammelgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Legendary rocking chair AXVALL in space age style by Niels Gammelgaard for IKEA from the 2000s. White lacquered metal frame with net-like seat made of tensioned rubber ropes.
Qualit...
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Early 2000s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
1st Gen 1956-1959 Eames Lounge Chair and Boot Glide Ottoman
Located in Seattle, WA
Rare and collectible 1958 Eames lounge chair with ottoman, model 670-671 includes all distinct 1st generation details, restored and reupholstered, ready for use.
1st gen details:
1....
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1950s American Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rattan
Red Fibreglass "Amicus" Armchair by Antero Poppius, Finland, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Amicus” armchair by Antero Poppius, was designed in Finland in the 1970s. This typical 1970s chair consists of a moulded fibreglass shell that stan...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage office chair, blue velvet 1970
s
Located in Milano, IT
This office chair has an adjustable backrest, can rotate and the height of the seat can be adjusted mechanically. Beautiful and essential shape, the star base is made of steel black ...
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1960s Italian Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$814 Sale Price
20% Off
Swedish Leather "Perrot Cage" Swing Chair by Ib Arberg
By Ib Arberg
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning vintage leather “Perrot Cage” swing chair designed by Ib Arberg in Sweden, circa 1970s. This chair has an extravagant design that mixes different m...
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1970s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Big Globe Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Big Globe Lounge Chair F422 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort. Designed in 1959. Newer upholstery
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1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Pierre Paulin for Artifort Mid Century Big Globe Chair
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Big Globe Lounge Chair F422 designed by Pierre Paulin for Artifort in 1959. Original fabric. Labeled.
Category
1980s Dutch Vintage Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
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 swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
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