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Captain's Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Crawley, GB
Captain's oak Swivel Desk Chair. For sale a late 20th century beautiful mahogany revolving tub back
Category

Late 20th Century British Chesterfield Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
Captain's  Swivel Desk Chair
H 89 in W 62 in D 60 in
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Swivel Blue Vinyl Desk Chair
By Norman Cherner, Plycraft
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel side / desk chair with a shaped seat and back upholstered in bright and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A smart and very comfortable antique Victorian style leather swivel desk chair. This was made in
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Vintage 1960s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Style Swivel Desk Chair
H 33.86 in W 25.99 in D 27.96 in
Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Located in London, GB
A superb antique Victorian swivel desk chair. This was made in England, it dates from around the
Category

Antique 1880s British Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Ash

Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
Antique Victorian Leather Swivel Desk Chair
H 34.26 in W 23.23 in D 25.2 in
Vintage Blue Swivel Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Shippensburg, PA
Vintage Blue Swivel Desk Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller Item # 705VFW20-1 This
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1970s Brass Italian Swivel Desk or Vanity Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
1970s polished brass swivel desk or vanity chair. Curved back detailing. Newly upholstered in
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mid Century Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik
By Brahmin, H.W. Klein
Located in New York, NY
Iconic midcentury swivel egg chair, by H.W. Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark c. 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office or Desk Chair
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A 19th Century Swivelling Oak Office or Desk Chair The Chair has an attractive deep curving back
Category

Antique 19th Century Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Oak

19th Century Swiss Hand Carved Wood Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Vista, CA
19th century Swiss hand carved wood chair with central cartouche and what appears to be a coat of
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Antique 19th Century Swiss Swivel Chairs

Materials

Wood

A solid Walnut 19th E. W Godwin Swivel Desk Chair
Located in Bishop's Stortford, GB
19th century solid Walnut Swivel Desk Chair by E. W. Godwin. This stylish English chair retaining
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Walnut

3117 Black Swivel Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage black swivel desk chair with adjustable seat, model 3117 designed by Arne Jacobsen for
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1940s Art Deco Style Swivel Desk Chair with Woven Rattan and Loop Arms
Located in Yonkers, NY
An Art Deco swivel desk chair from circa 1940 with woven rattan back and seat, loop arms and
Category

Mid-20th Century Indonesian Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

Vitra by George Nelson Black Leather Perch Swivel Desk Chairs, 2001, Set of 2
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by George Nelson in 1964 the Perch desk chair was part of the revolutionary
Category

Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vladimir Kagan Pair of Corkscrew Swivel Chairs for Directional in Bouclé, Signed
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Newly reupholstered in a soft and nubby white bouclé, this pair of 'Corkscrew' swivel chairs by
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kashtolm Swivel Chairs for Walter Knoll 1970s Signed
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredible set of four swivel lounge chairs by Preben Fabricius and Jorgen Kastholm for Walter
Category

Vintage 1970s German Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede

Harri Korhonen Suede Desk Chair for Inno, Finland 2000s
By Harri Korhonen
Located in London, GB
functionality and sincerity. These desk chairs are believed to be part of the ‘Select’ collection, designed for
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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Suede

Mid-Century Modern Tufted Swivel Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
comfortable swivel chair, making it ideal for home, office, desk, or lounge use. Please confirm item location
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Paul McCobb, Executive Swivel chair, model 6002
By Paul McCobb
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
The original executive high wing back desk chair on casters designed by Paul McCobb. Feel free to
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Vintage 1950s American Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
the seat to swivel. A true design icon, this swan chair will add a pop of colour to any
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Italian Swivel Bent Plywood Ribbon Chair, Mid-Century Modern
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Modern vintage bent plywood swivel chair in the manner of the famous CL9 Nastro (Strip
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Oxford High Back Swivel Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
swivels making it perfect as a comfortable desk chair or lounge chair in any room. White leather
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Austrian 1840s Biedermeier Bleached Burled Walnut Swivel Chair with Upholstery
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Austrian Biedermeier bleached burled walnut swivel chair from the mid-19th century, with new
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Antique Mid-19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Burl, Walnut

Mid Century Modern Roche Bobois Swivel Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Roche Bobois
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Roche Bobois Swivel Lounge Chair This Roche Bobois swivel lounge chair has
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2010s French Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Stylish Blackened Wooden and Brass Art Deco Desk or Piano Swivel Stool, ca 1900
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare stool in the Viennese Secession style. This fine, rare and elegant wooden swivel stool from
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Early 20th Century Austrian Vienna Secession Swivel Chairs

Materials

Brass, Iron

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Purple Swan Swivel Armchair, Set of Two
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
seat to swivel. True design icons, these swan chairs will add a pop of color to any contemporary
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
By Pierre Cardin, Francesco Bocola
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Leather swivel desk chair made for the pyramidal desk . Made in fine leather but shows some traces
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Vintage 1980s French Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
Pierre Cardin desk chair in leather and metal
H 44.1 in W 29.53 in D 23.63 in
Fritz Hansen Oxford Desk Chair Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1963 Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Oxford low back desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1963 for the professors
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Leather Desk Chair Model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian leather desk chair model 3117 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Eight Black Nylon Revolving Office Chairs by Eames for Herman Miller
Located in Bresso, Lombardy
Made in Italy, 1980s. These desk chairs feature a black nylon and aluminum frame. They are
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Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
plastic series at an office and desk chair. This example has the molded into the fiberglass Herman Miller
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Geoffrey Harcourt, Chair 130, 'RCA' Chair, Designed 1960, Produced by Artifort
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in London, GB
chairs. This is a good, early example of this stunning and unique design. It looks fantastic at a desk
Category

Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Plywood

1970s Swivel Desk Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A desk chair with the original channel-stitched upholstery, on an X-form caster base.    
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

11 Swivel Tilt Desk Dining Swivel Tilt Chairs by Ward Bennet for Brickel
By Ward Bennett, Brickel Associates
Located in New York, NY
Incredible desk, office, or even dining chairs, designed by Ward Bennett, for Brickel Associates
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1969 William Katavolos Swivel K Chair Desk Chair for Leathercrafter w/ Sling
By Leathercrafter, William Katavolos
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a William Katavolos Swivel K-Chair desk chair for Leathercrafter. This is a
Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
By Jansko
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This high back desk chair features shapely vinyl swivel seat and sturdy metal base. Stylish Mid
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
Vintage Swivel Desk Chair by Jansko
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 26 in
Vintage Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen "Oxford" Swivel Desk/Arm Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Sculptural "Oxford" desk/armchair with high back and swivel function (model 3272) designed by Arne
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Transitional Andrew Gower for Jasper Group Portrait Management Swivel Desk Chair
By Jasper Seating Co., Andrew Gower
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous transitional style portrait swivel and tilt management desk chair by Jasper Group
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21st Century and Contemporary American Regency Office Chairs and Desk Ch...

Materials

Steel

Tito Agnoli, Desk / Swivel Chair "Korium" for Matteo Grassi, Post-Modern / Italy
By Tito Agnoli, Matteo Grassi
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk / Swivel office chair in leather, designed by Tito Agnoli for Matteo Grassi Model "Korium
Category

Vintage 1980s Italian Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

1950s “3217” Swivel desk chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beautiful swivel desk chair, model “3217”, designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Antique English Vintage Singer Desk Swivel Chair
By Singer
Located in Stockbridge, GB
Antique Singer Swivel Desk Chair – D A classic factory workers stool designed and manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century British Industrial Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Bert England for Stow Davis Swivel Desk Chairs c 1970's pair available
By Bert England, Stow Davis
Located in New York, NY
High end swivel desk chairs designed by Bert England for Stow Davis, circa 1970's. The chairs
Category

Mid-20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...

Materials

Aluminum

Post Modern Knoll Swivel Desk, Office, Chairs 11 Available
By Knoll, Don Chadwick
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional Knoll swivel desk chair(s) from the 1970's, in rich brown formed foam upholstery, on
Category

Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair
By Roger Sprunger, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Chicago, IL
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair, reupholstered with Spinneybeck Leather. High quality
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair
Roger Sprunger for Dunbar Desk Chair
H 35.5 in W 25.5 in D 27 in
Knoll Desk Chair in Contrasting Saddle Leather/Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Classic Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Burgundy Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Traditional Cabot Wrenn Graham Tufted Black Leather Executive Swivel Desk Chair
By Cabot Wrenn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Fabulous traditional Graham deep button tufted leather swivel and tilt executive desk chair by
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Chesterfield Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Brass, Steel

Desk Chairs by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
chairs by Knoll, fully upholstered with swivel base.
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Ward Bennett Desk Chair for Brickell Associates
By Ward Bennett
Located in Chicago, IL
Ward Bennett Desk Chair. Upholstered in original red cotton weave fabric. Chair tilts and swivels
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Giroflex Swivel Black Leather Desk Office Chair Karl Dittert Martin Stoll Retro
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Mid Century Giroflex Black Leather Desk Office Chair By Karl Dittert For Martin Stoll
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Swivel Tilt Office Desk Chair by the Good Form General Fireproofing Company
By GoodForm, General Fireproofing Company
Located in New York, NY
Architectural design, commercial quality swivel, tilt desk, office chair by Good Form, General
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Swivel Office Chair in Deep Purple Upholstery
By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair hasan aluminum five-toe base. Additionally, the chair can swivel, making it not only a stylish but
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20c burgundy executive swivel chair with beautiful detail. These chairs were
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20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20c burgundy executive swivel chair with beautiful detail. These chairs were
Category

20th Century American Edwardian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Satinwood, Walnut

20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
20C Burgundy Executive Swivel Chair
H 40 in W 26.5 in D 24 in
Papillonne Black Swivel Office Chair
By LAGU
Located in İSTANBUL, TR
 Papillonne series brings a brand new face to spaces with its minimal appearance. While the Papillonne chair
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Papillonne Black Swivel Office Chair
Papillonne Black Swivel Office Chair
H 29.14 in W 23.63 in D 19.69 in
Eva Leather Padded Swivel Chair
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Eva swivel padded chair has a rigid polyurethane shell padded and covered in soft brown leather and
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2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eva Leather Padded Swivel Chair
Eva Leather Padded Swivel Chair
H 31.11 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Steelcase i2i Swivel Club Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in Denton, TX
Steelcase swivel plastic shell chair with upholstered swivel seat and back. The four prong polished
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Office Chairs and De...

Materials

Metal

Steelcase  i2i Swivel Club Chairs
Steelcase  i2i Swivel Club Chairs
H 31 in W 31.88 in D 24.63 in
Set of Six Midcentury Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning set of six vintage modern "Oxford" chairs boast a convenient swivel base and an
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971) Oxford E1107 Pink Upholstered Swivel Chair for Fritz Hansen Made in
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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Swivel Chair For Desks For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of swivel chair for desks is available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, animal skin and leather, all swivel chair for desks available were constructed with great care. Swivel chair for desks have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Swivel chair for desks bearing Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many swivel chair for desks are appealing in their simplicity, but Ico Parisi, Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM) and Knoll produced popular swivel chair for desks that are worth a look.

How Much are Swivel Chair For Desks?

Prices for swivel chair for desks start at $414 and top out at $45,000 with the average selling for $1,680.

Finding the Right office-chairs-desk-chairs for You

An essential part of every office or home workstation, office chairs and desk chairs are critically important to your comfort and getting the job done.

Desk chairs have evolved over time. While writing the Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson pined for a wider range of motion and introduced some improvements to his English-style Windsor chair, inventing the swivel chair along the way. So the next time you roll, recline or swivel at your vintage desk, remember: The third president of the United States had a lot to do with that functionality.

Changes in the availability of resources have also led to innovations in desk chair design. After World War II, for example, optimistic American designers made use of wartime materials in their efforts to create practical domestic goods.

Mid-century modernism is the name given to the broad postwar time period that prioritized thoughtful design. Journalist Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” cites “ergonomic wisdom” as part of the reason for the longevity of the era’s furnishings, and when it comes to sitting in a desk chair for hours at a time, what could be more important than ergonomic support?

As mid-century modernism was marked by resourcefulness and boundless creativity — and produced designers who, in most cases, prioritized comfort and support — it follows that all mid-century chairs are not the same. Nowhere is this perhaps more evident than at Herman Miller. The legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer got its start in the office, with design director George Nelson enlisting the likes of Charles and Ray Eames to produce desk chairs and lounge chairs that are still celebrated today. Elsewhere at the time, the numerous pieces Florence Knoll created for Knoll’s office furniture line were envisioned as design solutions for the changing needs of residential and office spaces.

If you’re working remotely and streamlined seating isn’t your thing, don’t be afraid of making a statement with your office chair. Introduce a touch of drama to your video calls by way of 19th-century desk accessories and the alluring forms we typically associate with antique desk chairs designed in the Empire and Regency styles. For a minimalist touch, a spare, utilitarian Industrial-style office chair can work in any space but will fit in particularly well amid the exposed brick and steel architecture that characterizes a loft apartment.

An inspiring home office cleverly mixes materials and styles to create a welcoming place of productivity and comfort, and if you’re gathering with colleagues at your company HQ, an array of wood, leather and metal office chairs can help integrate disparate textures in a conference room or any other collaborative space. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office and desk chairs today.

Questions About Swivel Chair For Desks
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 12, 2024
    A swivel chair spins on its base. While seated, a user can turn the seat to face a different direction without repositioning the base of the chair. Swivel chairs are popular office furniture because they make it possible to reach for items in a workspace without having to get up from a seated position. In seating areas, swivel chairs allow people to focus on different areas of a room, such as a television screen or other people seated close by. Some dining chairs and bar stools also swivel to make it simpler for diners to sit down at and stand up from the table. Shop a large collection of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    In certain swivel chairs you can fit a rubber wedge between the base of the chair and the swiveling pole to increase the friction. By hammering the wedge you create a seal, limiting the motion of the chair.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, the Tulip chair does indeed swivel. It is a pedestal swivel chair made with an aluminum base and a fiberglass shell, which was very innovative when it was designed in the mid-1950s. You can shop a collection of Tulip chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Yes, the Swan chair swivels on its metal base. The pivoting design was one of the major innovations of the chair that Arne Jacobsen designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, and it remains a selling point of the piece to this today. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Swan chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A swivel chair means a chair with a seat that can rotate 360 degrees to face in any direction. You can shop many styles of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.com.
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 8, 2023
    Yes, a swivel on a chair is a good idea in many spaces. In offices, swiveling mechanisms make it possible for you to turn and access different items in your workspace without having to get up from your seat. Swiveling dining chairs can make it easier for people to sit and stand before and after meals, and accent chairs that swivel can allow you to turn and easily engage in conversation with other people in the room. On 1stDibs, find a wide range of swivel chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Yes, Thomas Jefferson is believed to have created a swivel chair out of a Windsor chair that he had in his home. However, Thomas E. Warren was the inventor who developed the modern swiveling chair on wheels. Called the Centripetal Spring armchair, his design dates back to 1849. Shop a range of swivel chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.

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