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Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair
By Hickory Chair Furniture Company, Jim Peed
Located in Countryside, IL
Jim Peed for Hickory Model 5105 Mid Century Mahogany Swivel Chairs - Pair Each swivel chair
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid Century Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Mid Century swivel cube chairs. Funky 1970-1980's vibe. Groovy Ultrasuede fabric in a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid Century Modern Eames Swivel Chairs - Pair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Eames for Herman Miller Aluminum Group Swivel Chairs in a Textured Ostrich
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of swivel chairs with metal base. Bucket seats with swivel action. Please confirm location.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
H 28 in W 25.88 in D 25.25 in
Pair of Mid Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Mid Century Modern barrel back swivel chairs upholstered in neutral textured fabric
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Mid-20th Century Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern round back chairs on swivel bases. Fun pattern fabric with comfortable
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Mid-Century Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
H 28.25 in W 31 in D 31 in
Mid-Century Thomas Hayes Swivel Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning Thomas Hayes Studio custom designed swivel side chair upholstered in shearling on seat
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Brass

Mid-Century Thomas Hayes Swivel Chair
Mid-Century Thomas Hayes Swivel Chair
H 32.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Pair of Mid-Century Style Swivel Lounge Chairs by Selig
By Selig
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This comfortable pair of swivel style lounge chairs by Selig make a stylish addition to any setting
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Green Ruched Barrel Back Swivel Chairs, Pair
Located in Dallas, TX
Fabulously unique pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel club chairs. These
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair, Mid Century Modern Style Swivel Egg Chair Manner of Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, 20th century. A pair of mid century modern style swivel armchairs in the style of H.W
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
By Directional
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern round back lounge chairs. Fully covered chair and base that swivels.
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

1970's Mid-Century Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By H.W. Klein, Selig, Ib Madsen
Located in Burbank, CA
Mid-century Modern lounge chairs for sale. They have been completely restored, and look incredible
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Mid Century Modern Pink Tufted Swivel Chairs
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Exceptional pair of vintage mid century modern swivel lounge chairs. Each feature a pink fabric
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Pair of Ivory Bouclé Swivel Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Retro glamour meets modern comfort pair of swivel lounge chairs attributed to Harvey Probber
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Upholstered Chrome Swivel Base Club Chair - Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Mid Century Modern Blue Upholstered Chrome Swivel Base Club Chairs - a Pair. Item features
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Rolling Swivel Lounge / Slipper Chairs, Baughman Style
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of mid-century rolling swivel lounge / slipper chairs, Baughman Style Low profile pair of
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé

Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Tulsa, OK
Pair of Mid Century Modern Italian Inspired High Back Swivel Chairs Above average vintage
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Blue Faux Fur
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Style Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Blue Faux Fur Opposing organic
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1990s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé, Faux Fur

Luxurious Mid Century Faudet-Harrison Swivel Tub Chairs - Newly Upholstered Pair
By SCP
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Faudet-Harrison Designed Continuous Swivel Tub Lounges for SCP England Newly
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21st Century and Contemporary British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Mohair

Mid-20th Century Vintage Coastal Bent Rattan Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
A stunning pair of vintage Coastal swivel chairs. Chic bent rattan with loop sides and a high back
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Mid-20th Century Philippine Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Upholstery, Rattan

Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Style Barrel Back Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
evolution of design. Offering a modern twist on the classic barrel back swivel accent chair is a
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge / Tub Chairs, Boucle
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Swivel / Lounge / Tub Chairs, Boucle A sleek and stylish
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Square White Boucle Rocking Lounge / Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern square white boucle rocking lounge / swivel chairs Square form chic mid
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scroll Arm Traditional Lounge / Swivel Chairs, bouclé
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern scroll arm traditional lounge / swivel chairs, bouclé. Very comfortable
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Velvet Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Swivel / Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Velvet Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman style swivel / lounge chairs Each having a
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Velvet

Pair Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Swivel Chairs with New Abstract Upholstery
Located in West Hartford, CT
Magnificent matching pair of early 1980's Nautilus chair that have been new reupholstered. The
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric, Textile, Wood

Pair Mid Century Tall Sculptural Wing Back Swivel Chairs with New Upholstery
Located in Troy, MI
Found in Italy, this pair of circa 1960s tall, wing back chairs have an unusual sculptural shape
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Barrel Back Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This gorgeous pair of vintage modern lounge chairs feature sleek black vinyl upholstery. Unique
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Faux Leather

Classic Pair Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs on castors, , attrib to Selig
By Selig
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Pair Mid-Century Modern Swivel chairs on castors, attributed to Selig,, Nice design
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Brass

Pair of Mid-Century Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs by Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful pair of vintage swivel club chairs feature the stylish Mid-Century design of Milo
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Milo Baughman Style Walnut Base Swivel Club Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel club chairs What a find. Offered is a pair of swivel chairs
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Nautilus Style Swivel Chairs, Kidney-Shape, White Boucle Pair Mid-Century Modern
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Swiveling Lounge Barrell Back Club Chairs, C1960
By George Nelson
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous pair of barrel back swivel chairs in a dusty rose corduroy. Heavy and well designed with a
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

FICKS REED Mid 20th Century Faux Bamboo Rattan Swivel Chairs - Pair A
By Ficks Reed
Located in Charlotte, NC
A pair of mid-20th century Coastal style swivel seat armchairs by Ficks Reed. Faux bamboo frame
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Mid-20th Century American Other Swivel Chairs

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Faux Bamboo, Cane, Rattan, Plastic

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Black Bouclé Tub / Swivel / Lounge Chairs, Faux Fur
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern black boucle tub / swivel / lounge chairs, Faux Fur 29H x 31.75W x
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Sleek Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs Kravet Boucle Fabric, C. 1970s
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Sleek Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs Kravet White Boucle Fabric, C. 1970s Style of Milo
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Scroll Arm Swivel Lounge / Arm Chairs, Faux Shearling
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern scroll arm swivel lounge / arm chairs, Faux Shearling Low profile
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Sheepskin, Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Wool Overman Swivel Chairs, with Casters, Sweden 1960
By Overman
Located in San Francisco, CA
This modern pair of brown wool tweed Pod Swivel Armchairs by Overman, Sweden, have chrome legs and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Pair of Mid Century Modern 1970s Drexel Swivel Chairs in New Boucle Fabric
By Drexel
Located in West Hartford, CT
Elegant pair of rare Drexel Furniture mid century swivel chairs just reupholstered in white boucle
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Textile, Bouclé, Wood

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Upholstered Swivel Chairs in the Style of Dunbar
Located in North York, ON
Pair of Mid-Century Modern upholstered Swivel chairs in the style of Dunbar. Newly restored in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair Teal Milo Baughman Style Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Swivel, Square
By Milo Baughman
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair Teal Milo Baughman style Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs, swivel, square Sky or Celeste
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Late 20th Century American Swivel Chairs

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Textile

Pair of Vintage Swivel Chairs by Zanotta
By Zanotta
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage "Yuki" leather lounge chairs over solid steel swivel base by Christophe Pillet for
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel

Chrome Steelcase Swivel Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Orange Mohair
By Steelcase, Gardner Leaver
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Amazing pair of Platner style chromed steel swivel lounge chairs with orange mohair. These chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Gorgeous Pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel or Roller Chairs, 1970s, USA
Located in Miami, FL
Gold and Black Geometric print with brass wheels.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of Mid Century Modern Swivel Lounge Club Chairs in Tweed & Brushed Steel
By Leon Rosen, Milo Baughman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sleek and simple pair of swivel barrel chairs circa 1970's. These feature a neutral tweed fabric
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Steel

Mid Century 1970s Pin Striped Leopold for Ward Bennett Swivel Chairs - - a Pair
By Ward Bennett, Lehigh Leopold
Located in Basel, BS
Here is a beautiful pair of very unique and highly collectable rare swivel chairs attributed to
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modernist Swivel Club Chairs in Staggered Geometric Upholstery
Located in New York, NY
An excellent example of mid-century modern design and craftsmanship, this pair of swivel chairs
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Overman Sweden Pod Swivel Lounge Chair Armchair, a pair
By Overman
Located in Atlanta, GA
This elegant pair of swivel pod lounge chairs by Overman, Sweden, was designed by Carl Eric Klote
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Swivel Armchairs, 1960s
Located in Puglia, Puglia
This pair of armchairs, typical Italian design of the 1960s, is upholstered in eco-leather and the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Pair of Boucle Upholstered Swivel Chairs.
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Mid-Century Modern swivel chairs that have been Newly Reupholstered In soft Ivory Knoll
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Arm Chairs in Holly Hunt Velvet
Located in New York, NY
This stunning and sculptural pair of button back swivel arm/ lounge chairs were realized in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century-Style Silver Metallic Upholstered Swivel Armchairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Contemporary swivel chairs in a metallic upholstery with geometric patterned seat cushions
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20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Pair of Mid-century Swivel Chairs in the style of Milo Baughman for Directional
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
Matching pair of stylish and very comfortable lounge chairs, Milo Baughman Style from the early
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Swivel Chairs, Ottoman, Seating Group
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Stamford, CT
Mid-Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames swivel chairs, ottoman, seating group Mid-Century Modern
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
base. Stylish swivel seating adds Mid-Century Modern flare to any interior. Please confirm item
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs
Pair of Overman Pod Swivel Chairs
H 29 in W 33 in D 28 in
Pair of White Swivel Cube Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Redding, CT
Pair of Creamy White Swivel Cube Chairs. Nice neutral pair with durable upholstery. One chair has
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Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Pair of White Swivel Cube Chairs
Pair of White Swivel Cube Chairs
H 27 in W 30 in D 30 in
Mid Century Modern / POSTMODERN LOUNGE Chairs Swivel ARMCHAIRS, c. 1960's
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern / Postmodern Lounge Chairs / club chairs / armchairs in the style of Vladimir
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Fabric

Pair of Large Scale Swivel Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of large scale swivel chairs. Very well made, heavy bases, springs, these chairs swivel and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Pair of Large Scale Swivel Chairs
Pair of Large Scale Swivel Chairs
H 36 in W 29 in D 35 in
Midcentury Swivel Chairs Attributed. Viko Baumritter, Pair
By Viko Baumritter
Located in Trenton, NJ
This stylish pair of midcentury swivel chairs feature unique Viko Baumritter style atomic design
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Leather Swivel Chairs by Coalesse
By Coalesse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of swivel chairs combining rich leather with a sleek and comfortable design, by Coalesse. This
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

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Pair Mid Century Swivel Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of pair mid century swivel chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique pair mid century swivel chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, upholstery and wood. Find 1038 antique and vintage pair mid century swivel chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 8 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Pair mid century swivel chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of pair mid century swivel chairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Modern pair mid century swivel chairs are of considerable interest. Many pair mid century swivel chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Milo Baughman, Vladimir Kagan and Thayer Coggin produced popular pair mid century swivel chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Pair Mid Century Swivel Chairs?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $4,525, while they’re typically $450 on the low end and $34,000 highest priced.

A Close Look at Mid-Century Modern Furniture

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

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 legendary 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.

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.