Our Favorite Swivel Chairs Right Now
Swivel chairs just do something for a room. They break up all the straight lines, add movement, and make any space feel more lived-in. And they’re fun. From iconic design furniture to new takes on comfy accent chairs, these are the ones I’d put in my own living room tomorrow.
Price Range
$ 0 -1000
$$ 1000 – 5000
$$$ 5000 –
Martina Swivel Chair
Kave Home
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The Martina is perfect if you want organic shapes and a soft, snuggly vibe. Inspired by sinuous lines, it’s an austere geometric design with cozy curved contours. The 360º swivel armchair comes wrapped in warm, bouclé-effect fabric made of 100% recycled polyester. Each metre of fabric saves at least 32 plastic bottles, which I love. Plus, the fabric is super resistant to wear, so it stays flawless for everyday use. It’s one of those comfy accent chairs you don’t have to baby, it just works.
Margot Swivel Chair
Four Hands
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Retro-inspired but totally now. This modern swivel chair takes that soft, ’70s silhouette and makes it fresh. Pine plywood frame, plush foam and fiber – it’s simple, cozy, and spins all the way around. It works well in contemporary living room chairs line-ups if you want a subtle statement.
Serpentine Swivel Chair
Jonathan Adler
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A little glam never hurt anybody. The Serpentine Swivel Armchair is all about that thick, cushy seat wrapped in chic Olympus Oatmeal bouclé. It’s one of those upholstered accent chairs you just melt into. The tubular frame gives it a fun twist too.
Huggy Swivel Chair
ELLISON STUDIOS
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This is your personal hug machine. The biomorphic shape feels organic, and the memory foam seat basically says, “stay here all day”. It’s what I imagine a cloud-shaped modern swivel chair would feel like. Definitely makes your reading nook feel extra cozy.
Rico Swivel Lounge Chair
Ferm Living
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Sustainable, soft, and so supportive. The Rico is a round swivel chair with gentle curves that play nicely with straight edges in a modern space. Add the matching pouf and you’ve got a sherpa swivel chair moment that feels like a hug.
Pumpkin Swivel Chair
Ligne Roset
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Another gem from Paulin. The Pumpkin is playful but grown-up. Cozy, hand-stitched, and seriously inviting. If you’re looking for contemporary living room chairs that feel timeless and a bit presidential (fun fact: it was made for Georges Pompidou), this is it.
Pacha Returning Swivel Upholstered Lounge Chair
GUBI
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Pierre Paulin’s Pacha is iconic. He designed it to feel like sitting on clouds. That curvy, round swivel chair shape is peak design furniture. And that smooth returning swivel is honestly hypnotic. This one turns any corner into a sanctuary.
Soffi Swivel Chair
Design Within Reach
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Gabriel Tan’s Soffi is the best of both worlds: plush and sculptural. Inspired by inflatable furniture from the ’60s and ’70s, but so much sleeker. A modern swivel chair that feels friendly but sophisticated. I’d use this one to soften up an otherwise minimalist space.
Corona Swivel Lounge Chair
Fredericia Furniture
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For the true design furniture collector. The Corona is a statement piece – geometric, bold, and shockingly comfy. It’s a sculptural swivel armchair, it’s an art you can actually lounge in.
Egg Leather Swivel Chair
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
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The holy grail of comfy accent chairs. The Egg Chair is mid-century perfection. You can tuck your legs up, spin around, and forget the world for a minute. It’s one of those upholstered accent chairs that never goes out of style. If you have the budget, it’s an investment-worthy design furniture.
There you have it, ten of the best contemporary living room chairs with a spin. Some are iconic design furniture pieces that make you feel fancy. Some are the kind of cozy swivel chair you never want to leave. But they all have one thing in common: they make your space feel more relaxed, playful, and yours. And really, who doesn’t want that?
Sources
https://www.lumens.com/
https://www.dwr.com/
https://www.2modern.com/