Finding the Right Vintage or Retro Swivel Chair
Whether you need a vintage swivel chair for your home office or your living room, eBay has a wide assortment to meet your needs. Here is more information on retro swivel chairs to help you narrow your search.
Mid-century swivel chairsMid-century design spanned from 1933 until 1965. Although it falls under the term "vintage" or "retro" today, it's still a design that's very much in demand. Instead of the traditional and ornate design that marked the years before, mid-century designers turned to functional styles, simple lines, and minimalist concepts. The swivel chairs held these same characteristics: elegant, simple designs that allowed you to swivel from one direction to another.
Vintage swivel chair base designsThe original swivel chair had a base design that was an iron spindle, a style invented by American statesman and legislator, Thomas Jefferson. Since then, there have been modifications to his design. You can find the original circular base in chromed steel or plastic, common in mid-century designs. You can also find a base that ends with four legs. The swivel armchair hides its base so that it's covered by the armchair's fabric bottom half. Less common are the retro swivel chairs where the frame swivels around, and the frame sits atop four wooden legs.
The types of vintage swivel chairs availableWhen you are considering a vintage swivel chair for your home, there are a variety of these furniture pieces available, including:
- Accent chair: Need a focal point for your living room? A vintage swivel chair can serve as a great accent. Examples of retro designs are the swivel chair tub design, the egg swivel chair made from cow print, or even vintage pod swivel chairs from designers such as Carl Eric Klote.
- Bar stool swivel chair: Purchase vintage bar stool swivel chairs to add to your kitchen island if you need swivel chairs that have a retro look or an eye-catching design. You can also use them in a salon.
- Dining chair: Retro dining chairs that are swivel chairs can bring an interesting look to your dining room. The tulip design is a good example of a retro swivel chair that can look great as a set of four dining chairs. These retro swivel chairs usually come with a separate cushion.
- Office chair: The traditional vintage or retro swivel chair comes with armrests and a padded chair. Retro styles come in rattan or unique mid-century designs. Some vintage swivel office chairs are adjustable and can be lowered or raised to your comfort level.
- Floor chair: The floor chair is a wide lounge chair, perfect for a living room, where you can perch yourself in front of a TV. You can use it to swivel around to the coffee table so you don't have to get up for your drinks or snacks.
You can find swivel chairs made from bamboo, wood, metal, plastic, and more. Some have an all-leather chair with a metal swivel base.