Must-Have Swivel Lounge Chairs for Living Rooms
Designing a lounge, whether it’s a living room or a more secluded and exclusive space, requires intention. Not just in the layout of the space and the selection of the furniture, but in the design of the furniture, too. Since the first chair hit the commercial market to today, craftsmen and designers have been reworking the concept to achieve the highest level of comfort without sacrificing style and their artistic vision. The result of these many decades of experimentation, improvement, and dedication to craft is a catalog of lounge chairs that elevate the comfort and functionality of modern lounges. However, in our opinion, one aspect of chair design takes the beauty of these chairs one step further: the swivel base.
A small and seemingly unimportant alternative to simple legs, the swivel base adds literal movement to your lounge chair. Additionally, the silhouette of the swivel base is often sleek, simple, and composed, making swivel lounge chairs ideal for homes and offices that follow a modern or even Industrial design principles. Because of this, we’ve selected our favorite must-have swivel lounge chairs for living rooms (and beyond).
The Beauty of the Modern Swivel Lounge Chair
Beyond the materials and flow of the silhouette there is a lot to love about the modern swivel lounge chair. What makes them perfect for every space is found their very versatility as well as the below factors that we believe elevate the swivel above all other chair base options.
- Swivel lounge chairs encourage conversation. One of the many beauties of the modern swivel lounge is the fact that it makes for friendlier spaces. Engage in every conversation, easily redirect your attention, and comfortably sit facing any direction with a swivel base. By simply turning ten, twenty, or one hundred and eighty degrees you can be a part of it all and be open to everyone.
- A swiveling chair is great for large rooms with various defined areas. The open-concept home is no challenge for the swivel chair. Positioned in the corner of the room or a standard of the primary seating arrangement, the swivel chair can easily pivot to help you be a part of a different defined zone of the room. It can act as the connective tissue between the spaces.
- The swivel chair is less static and more dynamic. The traditional lounge chair can feel immovable. Not a block necessarily because they are still fantastic in the lounge space. But a swivel chair can add that bit of movement and adaptability to rooms that might feel still or locked.
The Best Must-Have Swivel Lounge Chairs
To choose the best must-have swivel lounge chairs we considered a few factors. Primarily the brand and designer, but also the silhouette and style because we wanted each to be capable of slipping into any space without upsetting the balance of the aesthetic. These chairs bring all the personality, adaptability, and movement your living room or office could possibly need to create a comfortable and welcoming atmosphere.
Scandia Senior Swivel Easy Chair
In 2001, the primary goal of Pål Lunder and the Fjordfiesta creative team was to bring designer Hans Brattrud’s 1950s Scandia chair designs back into the limelight. Ever since, the legacy and heritage of Scandinavian design has been at the heart of Fjordfiesta’s design mission. This distinct and gorgeous swivel easy chair embodies Fjordfiesta’s love of nature and dedication to the craft of exquisite Nordic design.
Rico Lounge Chair – Swivel
Echoing the soft curves and welcoming expression of the Rico Divan Sofa, the Rico Lounge Chair – Swivel embraces the comfortable living aesthetic and is shaped to mirror organic forms. As expressive as it is welcoming and comfortable, this modern lounge chair wraps you in the cushioned embrace of its backrest and provides plush seating that is still refined and elegant.
Swoon Chair Swivel Base – Chrome
Stunning, sumptuous curves and a sculptural tulip-like silhouette mark the easy-going nature and simple comfort of the Swoon Chair. Complete with a swivel base made from aluminum with a chrome finish, the Swoon Swivel Lounge Chair invites the user to slow down, enjoy life, and live at more relaxed pace.
Tearoom Lounge Chair - Swivel w/Return
One of the more contemporary and minimalistic lounge chairs in the HORNE catalog, the Tearoom Lounge Chair captures a delicate, irresistible charm. Comfort is considered in every detail, from its half-moon backrest to its modest round seat cushion. Additionally, its swivel base is hidden in a plinth-style bottom and features a return action.
Stay Lounge Chair – Small
Part of a series that has captured hearts and imaginations, the Stay Lounge Chair with swiveling base continues the collection’s dedication to making everyday relaxation divine. The Stay collection by Space Copenhagen uniquely combines luxurious, sculptural aesthetics with dreamlike shapes. The foundations of this concept are epitomized in the Stay Lounge Chair which offers an open silhouette that doesn’t hesitate to wrap you in comfort. Because of its modest, clean form, and dramatic, high backrest, this Gubi lounge chair stands as a delightfully understated statement chair around which all other furniture can be curated.
Pacha Lounge Chair with Armrests
French designer Pierre Paulin’s love for sculpture is infused into every piece. And this passion for beautiful functional art is clearly seen in the Pacha series. Designed with the clouds in mind and as a slightly modular concept, Pacha quickly grabbed the attention of design enthusiasts around the world. As part of this luxurious lounge collection, the Pacha Lounge Chair epitomizes the collection and adds a swivel option for the base to extend its adaptability and comfort.
Karuselli Lounge Chair
Designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro in 1964, the Karuselli Lounge Chair is a masterful example of sculptural lounge furniture and Mid-Century Modern design principles. Crafted to pay homage to snow chairs Kukkapuro designed alongside his daughter, this chair contours to the human body and offers a recline that demands relaxation.
The Lobster Chair
Designed by Lund and Paarmann in 2008, The Lobster Chair became an immediate icon. Receiving its name thanks to its curved shape and tufted details, The Lobster Chair embraces the user, combining its curve with an ottoman. Crafted from walnut or black lacquered veneer and leather, this Mid-Century inspired lounge chair has a distinguished and timeless expression perfect for both domestic and commercial spaces.
Egg™ Lounge Chair
Danish through and through, Arne Jacobsen’s Egg™ Lounge Chair is a Mid-Century marvel that quickly solidified its place as an icon of modern design. The result of some experimentation, the Egg™ Lounge Chair’s charming, scooped shape is familiar yet refreshing, offering a place to curl up and enjoy the quieter hours of the day. Recline in the deep seat and relax against the wide backrest while resting your feet on the Egg Footstool.
Build Unique Living Spaces with the Movement of Swivel Chairs
A living and lounge area that speaks to your more relaxed and engaged side starts with a really good lounge chair. But even that can be improved with the addition of a swiveling base that opens up the concept, making it a piece that invites in conversation, connects rooms and people, and adds movement to more static design aesthetics. This is the beauty of the modern swivel lounge chair, and with iconic designers behind the idea, there are must-have chairs you can integrate into any modern home or office.
Discover the best of modern lounge furniture and swivel chair masterpieces in the HORNE living room furniture collection.
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