Swivel Arm Chairs
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Bamboo, Cane
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel, Nickel
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
2010s American American Classical Chairs
Fabric, Wood
Late 20th Century North American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Cotton
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Leather
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Upholstery
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Chrome
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fiberglass
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Naugahyde
Early 2000s American Post-Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Leather, Wood
2010s Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Metal
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Leather
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Steel
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Walnut
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Rosewood, Faux Leather, Wood
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Chairs
Leather
Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Armchairs
Fabric, Mahogany, Paint
Early 2000s European Modern Chairs
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Aluminum
2010s Modern Chairs
Fabric
Vintage 1930s Regency Chairs
Mahogany
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Steel
2010s Chinese Chairs
Polyester
Vintage 1920s English George III Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Mahogany
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Leather
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Bentwood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Plywood
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Chrome
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Upholstery
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Vintage 1970s American Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Aluminum, Other
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Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?
With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.
“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.
Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.
“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames.
Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.
The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office.
A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What does a swivel chair do?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021In 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.
- Does the Tulip chair swivel?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, 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.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like 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?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A swivel chair means a chair with a seat that can rotate 360 degrees to face in any direction. You can shop many styles of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.com.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Chairs with arms are called armchairs, and there are many styles of them. Examples include club, wingback and roll arm chairs. Find a collection of armchairs on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
A chair with arms is an armchair.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023Yes, a swivel on a chair is a good idea in many spaces. In offices, swiveling mechanisms make it possible for you to turn and access different items in your workspace without having to get up from your seat. Swiveling dining chairs can make it easier for people to sit and stand before and after meals, and accent chairs that swivel can allow you to turn and easily engage in conversation with other people in the room. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of swivel chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023An accent chair with no arms is typically called a slipper chair. These upholstered chairs originated in Europe during the 18th century and often served as seating in bedrooms. Today, people place slipper chairs in seating areas as well as bedrooms. Find a variety of slipper chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A dining chair with arms is called a carver chair or elbow chair. It is a traditional dining chair with arms added to it for a more structured look and is a popular option for dining seats for a spot to comfortably rest your arms. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Dining room chairs with arms require more space than armless ones.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Yes, 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Dining room chairs with arms are simply called armchairs. They are not to be confused with armchairs used in seating areas. A dining chair without arms is a side chair. You'll find a collection of antique and vintage dining chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Dining chairs without arms are called side chairs. Their counterpart, the armchair, is often found at the head of the table, with the side chairs filling in the seats along the side of the table. Shop a collection of side chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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