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 wexulnornixa.info.

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.

Olive Swivel Chair

Milo Baughman Walnut Lounge Chairs

Kastholm And Fabricius Bird Chair

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Green Leather Barrel Chair

Fritz Hansen Space Chair

Bustle Chair

White Shell Chair

Arne Norell Green

Rotunda Swivel Dining Chair with Pedestal Base In Olive Green Velvet

$4,500 / item

Rotunda Swivel Dining Chair with Pedestal Base In Olive Green Velvet

By Mondo Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

The Rotunda Swivel Dining Chair explores the relationship between soft volume and disciplined geometry. A continuous upholstered shell forms the rounded backrest and seat enclosure, ...

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2010s Portuguese Brutalist Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Paul Robert English Roll Arm Swivel Club Chair Skirted Lounge Olive Green

$1,695

Paul Robert English Roll Arm Swivel Club Chair Skirted Lounge Olive Green

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Full 360 degree swivel Low, rolled scroll arms with pleated fronts A loose back pillow and a loose seat cushion A distinctive bowed front on the seat and the base A tailored dres...

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Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cotton

Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

$7,295 / set

Marge Carson Large Silk Down Tufted Olive Gold Swivel Barrel Chairs, Set of 2

By Marge Carson

Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Transport yourself back to the sleek and sophisticated early 2000s with this exquisite sculptural large swivel chairs on a wood base. The ultra rare barrel tub style swivel chairs ex...

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Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Windsor Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Down

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Mid-Century B & B Italia Swivel Chair

Unavailable

H 34 in W 37 in D 38 in

Mid-Century B & B Italia Swivel Chair

Located in Charlotte, NC

B & B Italia G1JS Papavoine Oliver swivel chair leg Montis.

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Late 20th Century Italian Chairs

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum, Olive Shell

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H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Originally created by Norm Architects for Menu Space, MENU’s creative destination in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour Chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong pro...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Black Steel, Olive Shell

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H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Black Steel, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base, Olive Shell

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H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, Olive Shell

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H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base with Black Steel Casters, Olive Shell

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H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base with Black Steel Casters, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum and with Olive Shell

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H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum and with Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Originally created by Norm Architects for Menu Space, MENU’s creative destination in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour Chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong pro...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base with Caster, Olive Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base with Caster, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Set of 2 Danish "Senator" Swivel Chairs in Dark Olive, 1970s

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 31.5 in D 35.44 in

Vintage Set of 2 Danish "Senator" Swivel Chairs in Dark Olive, 1970s

Located in Eindhoven, Netherlands

This is a vintage set of 2 senator lounge swivel chairs made in Denmark in the 1970s. The organic shaped armrests made of beech, the dark olive leatherette combined with the shiny cr...

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber

Unavailable

H 22 in W 30.25 in D 30.25 in

Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs Attributed to Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Offered by Oliver Modern Pair of swivel lounge Chairs attributed to Harvey Probber.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Harbour Side Chair, Base in Black Steel, Olive Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in Black Steel, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Olive Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Base in Dark Oak, Olive Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in Dark Oak, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Available May 2019. Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Bar Chair, Base in Black Steel, Olive Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Bar Chair, Base in Black Steel, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Black and Olive Green Space Series Chair Fritz Hansen Model JL 10

Unavailable

H 29.93 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in

Black and Olive Green Space Series Chair Fritz Hansen Model JL 10

By Jehs+Laub 1, Fritz Hansen

Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL

Beautiful black and olive green easy chair Out of the Space series from Fritz Hansen, Denmark. The Space series is designed by the German design duo Jehs+Laub. The duo is inspired by...

Category

Early 2000s Danish Space Age Swivel Chairs

Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 37 in W 39 in D 33 in

Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Offered by OLIVER MODERN Large scale Milo Baughman swivel lounge chair for Thayer Coggin.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Swivel Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø

Unavailable

H 33 in W 35 in D 39 in

Swivel Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Offered by OLIVER MODERN, Swivel leather lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Harbour Side Chair, Counter Height Base in Black Steel, Olive Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Counter Height Base in Black Steel, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Bensen Olive Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair

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H 27 in W 28.5 in D 30 in

Bensen Olive Leather Upholstered Swivel Chair

By Bensen

Located in Astoria, NY

Bensen olive green leather upholstered swivel chair, brand name featured in the pattern of lining. 27" H x 28.5" W x 30" D, seat height: 15" H.

Category

20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Circa 1960 Olive Metal MCM Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

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H 39.4 in W 31.9 in D 36.2 in

Circa 1960 Olive Metal MCM Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

Located in High Point, NC

A swivel lounge chair whose olive green velvet, chrome pedestal base gives it real character at first glance.

Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Circa 1960 Olive Metal MCM Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

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H 39.4 in W 31.9 in D 36.2 in

Circa 1960 Olive Metal MCM Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

Located in High Point, NC

A swivel lounge chair whose olive green velvet, chrome pedestal base gives it real character at first glance.

Category

Vintage 1960s French French Provincial Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Newly Upholstered Mid Century Olive Green Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs

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H 28 in W 32 in

Newly Upholstered Mid Century Olive Green Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in West Hartford, CT

Pair of Mid-Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs with new olive green mohair upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Mohair

Mid-Century Modern Olive Green Velvet Swivel Chairs, a Pair New Upholstery

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H 33 in W 25.5 in

Mid-Century Modern Olive Green Velvet Swivel Chairs, a Pair New Upholstery

Located in West Hartford, CT

Newly upholstered in a luxurious green velvet fabric is this pair of matching mid century swivel chairs. All dimensions are attached. Chairs swivel 360 degrees. Own the best.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

70s Pair Swivel Chairs By Arne Norell In Sturdy Olive Green Buffalo Leather

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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in

70s Pair Swivel Chairs By Arne Norell In Sturdy Olive Green Buffalo Leather

By Norell Möbel AB

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Extremely comfortable pair swivel chairs by Arne Norell For Norell Möbler AB in Sweden from the 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Circa 1970 Olive Metal MCM Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

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H 42.9 in W 34.6 in D 31.9 in

Circa 1970 Olive Metal MCM Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

Located in High Point, NC

This swivel egg chair makes its impression through olive green velvet upholstery, chrome base.

Category

Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Circa 1970 Olive Metal MCM Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

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H 42.9 in W 34.6 in D 31.9 in

Circa 1970 Olive Metal MCM Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair

Located in High Point, NC

This swivel egg chair makes its impression through olive green velvet upholstery, chrome base.

Category

Vintage 1970s French French Provincial Club Chairs

Materials

Metal

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Swivel "Bird" Chair

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H 32.75 in W 27.63 in D 24.25 in

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm Swivel "Bird" Chair

By Alfred Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA

Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm olive green leather swivel "Bird" chair for Alfred Kill International.

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eames Bucket Swivel Chairs in Alexander Girard Olive Chartreuse Naugahyde

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H 32 in W 25 in D 24 in

Eames Bucket Swivel Chairs in Alexander Girard Olive Chartreuse Naugahyde

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Rochester, NY

A pair of Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller bucket swivel chairs in the very hard to find original Alexander Girard designed olive chartreuse stitched Naugahyde fabric over the...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Arm, Lounge Chairs, Olive Green Velvet, American

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H 27 in W 28 in D 32 in

Pair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Arm, Lounge Chairs, Olive Green Velvet, American

By Milo Baughman

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs. Each set on a spring swivel base leading to a finely upholstered frame of Olive Green color.

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

70s Swivel Chair By Arne Norell Möbel AB In Sturdy Olive Green Patchwork Leather

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H 39.38 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in

70s Swivel Chair By Arne Norell Möbel AB In Sturdy Olive Green Patchwork Leather

By Norell Möbel AB

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Extremely comfortable swivel chair by Arne Norell For Norell Möbler AB in Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Olive Green Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber

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H 24 in W 31 in D 31 in

Pair of Olive Green Mohair Swivel Lounge Chairs by Harvey Probber

By Harvey Probber

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A spectacular pair of swivel lounge chairs designed by Harvey Probber in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Oak

Pair of Swivel Dark Olive Green Leather Upholstery Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

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H 24 in W 34 in D 31 in

Pair of Swivel Dark Olive Green Leather Upholstery Lounge Chairs with Ottoman

By Milo Baughman

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of dark olive leather Mid-Century Modern swivel lounge chairs with matching ottoman set.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

John Stuart Swiveling Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman

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H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in

John Stuart Swiveling Leather Lounge Chair with Ottoman

By John Stuart

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A olive green leather swiveling armless lounge chair and swiveling ottoman with dark walnut star bases by John Stuart for his Hastings Square Collection.

Category

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

Materials

Leather

Olive Green Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs, Pair

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H 29 in W 35 in D 35 in

Olive Green Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Chairs, Pair

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Pasadena, CA

The chairs rest on swivel bases on a return which allow them to rotate 180 degrees and then return to their original position.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Pale Olive Green Leather Low 1970s Swivel Slipper Lounge Chairs

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H 30 in W 31 in D 33 in

Pair of Pale Olive Green Leather Low 1970s Swivel Slipper Lounge Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

These Postmodern Italian style low slung pair of slipper lounge chairs tilt and swivel. They have been recovered in a pale sage green olive leather.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery

Pair of Olive Green Barrel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

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H 26.5 in W 34.25 in D 36.75 in

Pair of Olive Green Barrel-Back Swivel Lounge Chairs

Located in Hollywood, CA

A very comfortable pair of barrel shaped arm chairs that swivel in a rich olive green leather.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Swivel Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø

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H 35 in W 36 in D 35 in

Swivel Lounge Chair by Illum Wikkelsø

By Illum Wikkelsø

Located in Turners Falls, MA

Offered by OLIVER MODERN, Swivel lounge chair by Illum Wikkelsø.

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

ISA Bergamo Pair of Armchairs Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Brown Brass Feet

$1,464Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 28.35 in W 26.38 in D 26.78 in

ISA Bergamo Pair of Armchairs Italian Design Mid-Century Modern Brown Brass Feet

By ISA Bergamo

Located in Palermo, Sicily

ISA Bergamo pair of armchairs Italian design Mid-Century Modern brown brass feet.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Gavle Chair in Moss Green Velvet

$5,358

H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in

Carl Malmsten Vintage 1950s Gavle Chair in Moss Green Velvet

By Carl Malmsten

Located in London, England

Carl Malmsten - Gävle Lounge Chair, 1950s The Gävle chair is one of Swedish master Carl Malmsten's more obscure and rare armchair designs. The chair is named after the municipality ...

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs

$1,995

H 25 in W 30.5 in D 28 in

Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Selig Barrel Back Swivel Club Chairs

Located in Wilmington, DE

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Barrel back swivel club chairs Offered is a pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern style swivel chairs. These chairs have round backs and metal bases. We're...

Category

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

Materials

Upholstery

Slope Arm Barrel Swivel Chair on Concealed Base, Customizable

$2,930 / item

H 32 in W 34 in D 34 in

Slope Arm Barrel Swivel Chair on Concealed Base, Customizable

By The Tailored Home, Jhon Ortiz

Located in Greenwich, CT

Pricing reflects COM (Customer's Own Material); fabric shown for inspiration only. Slope arms curve downward and merge into a fully upholstered concealed base on this made-to-order s...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

1950s, Danish relax armchair, green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs.

$1,275

H 37.01 in W 36.62 in D 35.83 in

1950s, Danish relax armchair, green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs.

Located in Tarm, 82

1950s, Danish relax armchair. Green furniture velour fabric, ash wood legs, springs in the seat and back. The chair was reupholstered by craftsman about 15-15 years ago. Good conditi...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Ash

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Style Armchairs in Original Olive Velvet Circa 1970

$7,600Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 33.08 in D 30.71 in

Pair of Jean-Michel Frank Style Armchairs in Original Olive Velvet Circa 1970

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

This elegant pair of 1970s armchairs evokes the timeless sophistication of Jean-Michel Frank's design. Featuring clean lines, simple geometry, and balanced proportions, they are a pe...

Category

Mid-20th Century Argentine Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chair in Green Velvet. Newly Reupholstered.

$5,850

H 30 in W 28 in D 31 in

Milo Baughman Tilt Swivel Chair in Green Velvet. Newly Reupholstered.

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Kansas City, MO

This is a swivel barrel chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, featuring a sculpted tub or barrel back shape. Recently professionally reupholstered in green velvet with ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Pair of Sherrill Swivel Club Chairs

$3,424Sale Price|20% Off

H 30 in W 24 in D 30 in

Pair of Sherrill Swivel Club Chairs

By Sherrill Furniture Company

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Sherrill Swivel Chairs upholstered in creamy buttery velvet. Great smaller scale formal pair of swivels next to fireplace or bedroom. Swivel completely. East Coast D...

Category

Early 2000s American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Muted Moss Green Velvet

$9,400 / set

H 31.5 in W 31.3 in D 32.49 in

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Lounge Chairs in Muted Moss Green Velvet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pair of lounge chairs, velvet, wood, Europe, 1950s These mid-century modern armchairs have a quiet confidence to them. Their form is simple, but not severe: the gently angled arms ...

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Bronze Base Armchairs by Mastercraft

$3,800 / set

H 39 in W 24 in D 24 in

Pair of Bronze Base Armchairs by Mastercraft

By Mastercraft

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful pair of armchairs by Mastercraft. Manufactured manufactured in Spain in the 1970s. This pair does need to be rebuilt and reaupulstered. Is excellent for the dining table, t...

Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Lawson-Fenning Huxley Swivel Chair, Green Velvet, Modern American Lounge Chair

$4,575 / item

H 32 in W 36 in D 32 in

Lawson-Fenning Huxley Swivel Chair, Green Velvet, Modern American Lounge Chair

By Lawson-Fenning

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The Huxley Swivel Chair by Lawson-Fenning is inspired by 1970s lounge furniture. A curvaceous form with a single line tuft and long seat cushion rest atop a brass base that swivels. ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut, Velvet

Gio Ponti Pair of 1930s Armchairs with their Original Yellow Upholstery

$15,884 / set

H 75 in W 90 in D 83 in

Gio Ponti Pair of 1930s Armchairs with their Original Yellow Upholstery

By Gio Ponti

Located in Milan, IT

Gio Ponti Pair of 1930s Armchairs with their Original Yellow Upholstery

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Mohair Upholstery

$12,480 / set

H 25.99 in W 36.23 in D 35.04 in

Elegant Pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs, 1935, New Mohair Upholstery

By Jacques Adnet

Located in Paris, FR

Elegant pair of French Art Deco Club Armchairs crafted in France in the 1930s. Very refined lines and sophisticated proportions that could remind us the work of French decorator Jacq...

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Fabric, Mohair, Oak

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair in Moss Green Wool Upholstery

$3,600Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 28.5 in D 35 in

Edward Wormley Lounge Chair in Moss Green Wool Upholstery

By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley

Located in Chicago, IL

Edward Wormley for Dunbar lounge chair with unique setback front legs, and clad in moss green wool upholstery. Extremely comfortable with deep seat cushion and slight angle of the th...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Wool

1960s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, oak wood.

$1,872

H 33.47 in W 34.65 in D 38.98 in

1960s, Danish armchair, green furniture velour, oak wood.

Located in Tarm, 82

1960s, Danish armchair. Original green furniture velour, oak wood legs, brass springs in the seat. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable construction. Manufactured...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair of Tufted Button Back Swivel Chairs in a cream color with brown piping

$1,400 / set

H 30.5 in W 28 in D 30 in

Pair of Tufted Button Back Swivel Chairs in a cream color with brown piping

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Olive Swivel Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal olive swivel chair for your home. Each olive swivel chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and fabric. There are 15 variations of the antique or vintage olive swivel chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect olive swivel chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right olive swivel chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made olive swivel chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by De Sede, Robert Haussmann and Thayer Coggin are consistently popular.

How Much is a Olive Swivel Chair?

An olive swivel chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,935, while the lowest priced sells for $1,100 and the highest can go for as much as $49,500.

Finding the Right Swivel-chairs for You

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

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

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

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

Questions About Olive Swivel Chair

What does a swivel chair do?
1 Answer
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 wexulnornixa.info.
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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