Swivel Barrel Chairs

Swivel barrel chair sizes and room fit

A swivel barrel chair needs a little clearance on every side so its arms can turn past tables and walls. Widths here run 28.9 to 39 inches, and where listed, depths run 29.1 to 33.1 inches and heights 28 to 29.5 inches.

The low, rounded back keeps sight lines open, so the chair can sit in the middle of a room rather than against a wall.

Barrel swivel chair base and construction

A barrel swivel chair usually turns on a plate hidden under the seat or inside a round base, so a light push with your feet rotates the seat while the base stays still.

Every model here lists solid wood parts in its construction, and most have a solid wood frame, often solid pine, with plywood or MDF panels and a metal frame.

Vegan leather swivel barrel chair and fabric choices

A leather swivel barrel chair here means vegan leather, a synthetic that wipes clean easily, and select models use it. Chenille appears on many models for a soft, durable feel, and boucle adds a nubby texture.

Colors include brown, beige, gray, white, green and black. Vacuum fabric with a soft brush attachment and wipe vegan leather with a soft cloth.

Swivel barrel chair living room placement

In a living room, a swivel barrel chair works best between two focal points, such as the TV and a window, or at the edge of a conversation group where it can turn toward whoever is talking.

A pair facing the sofa across a coffee table makes a balanced layout.

Small swivel barrel chair for nurseries and corners

A small swivel barrel chair fits a reading corner, bedroom or nursery, and the narrowest models here are 28.9 inches wide. Some are nursery styles, with a snug back and arms that support you while holding a baby.

For a nursery, choose upholstery that cleans easily, such as vegan leather, and set the chair far enough from the crib and dresser that it can turn freely.