Suave Swivels: Moving Mid-Century Chair Designs
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“Suave Swivel” transformed with new upholstery that evokes the 1960s…KDZ Designs – Photo by Elaine Fredrick
Having just completed my own 1960s swivel chair re-do, swivels are in my thoughts – here are some great mid-century swivel chair designs.
Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair, designed in 1958
Arne Jacobsen – Egg Chair -https://hivemodern.com/pages/product1645/fritz-hansen-arne-jacobsen-egg-chair
The fabulous Eames Lounge Chair, which made its debut in 1956!
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman – http://store.hermanmiller.com/Category/Chairs/Lounge-and-Living
The Overman International “Jupiter” chair – a throwback mid-century design, among others they offer, now manufactured in Tennessee.
The Jupiter Swivel http://www.overmaninternational.com/chairs/originals/jupiter/
“Mr. Chair” by designer George Mulhauser for Plycraft, 1960s.
A pair of Mulhauser Plycraft chairs in white leather. https://www.dwell.com/article/mr.-chair-by-george-mulhauser-for-plycraft-53ee4aab
Hans Wegner’s Swivel Office Chair – c. 1955
http://www.metropolismag.com/design/handful-exhibitions-reissues-celebrate-century-wegner/
The Cone Chair by Verner Panton, 1960s.
http://www.populuxehomeboutique.co.uk/product/vintage-retro-mid-century-verner-panton-cone-chairs-olive-green-danish
