
The perfect modern swivel chair is a lot of things — stylish, on-trend, well made, among other attributes — but it should also be practical and functional. And by that I mean it should actually spin. Why else are you buying a swivel chair if not to twist and shout while you lounge?
I have spent hours and hours searching for the most stylish accent chairs on the internet, and today, I'm applying that knowledge to swivel chairs specifically, a subcategory of seating best known for rotating tops and stationary bottoms. These babies are timeless, 'come in all sorts of styles,' and are 'ideal in offices and studies where versatility and movement are key,' says Alice Moszczynski, interior designer at Planner 5D. 'They’re also nice in guest areas to help facilitate conversation.' Their overall practicality stems from that rotating seat, which allows you to turn and move without moving the chair itself.