Wooden Swivel Desk Chairs

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Updated 30/05/2022

Exuding romantic vibes and nostalgic impressions, wooden swivel desk chairs tend to make your home office feel like you’ve traveled back in time. The combination of wood and upholstery, and in some cases, metal, also lends a warm, cozy ambiance to your work environment. While most have a traditional flair, there are also those that radiate modern rusticity. Take a look at our designers’ picks for wooden desk chairs that are perfect for pairing with an antique table or a contemporary bureau.

Our Picks

X Back Swivel Chair

Inspired by the Arts and Crafts style, this wooden swivel desk chair exudes rusticity and airiness. Made of solid oak and rubberwood, it has an open back with an X-brace design, an upholstered seat, and bent arms.

Designer Advice:

We recommend pairing this chair with a vintage bureau with a closed front panel. This will help balance the openness and casual look of the chair especially if you’re aiming for a traditional look in your home office. However, if you want to achieve an industrial-style office interior, this piece would match well with a black desk with an open base.

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Fully Upholstered Swivel Chair

Graceful and elegant, this wooden desk chair with wheels is crafted from solid and manufactured wood. Its eye-catching high back features channeled stitching with all cushioned aspects upholstered in PU leather. Comes in dark brown and cognac.

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Cane Back Chair

Sand & Stable™

Crafted in solid wood with metal parts, this wooden office chair has an airy, tropical vibe. Its rounded square back sports a woven cane panel while its seat is upholstered in polyester linen fabric. Upholstery is offered in linen and gray.

Designer Advice:

A great pick for coastal, beach-themed, bohemian, and farmhouse rustic home offices. Complete your ensemble by pairing it with an A-framed open-based desk and a wicker area rug. One thing to note is that its maximum seat height is lower compared to other office chairs. With that in mind, it is ideal for teenagers, kids, and petite adults.

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Traditional Style Chair

Canora Grey

Banker’s style wooden office chair with wheels featuring an arched slatted backrest. The seat is upholstered in bonded leather, while the wood frame is finished in a rich antique wood stain. Aged gold caps and wheels provide an elegant accent.

Designer Advice:

With its classic look, this piece would look great for formal, traditional, transitional, and farmhouse interiors, especially when paired with an old-fashioned desk. While the curved back provides the right amount of lumbar support, you might want to consider adding a small back pillow for added comfort. Place a solid-toned or a patterned traditional area rug to complete your home office suite.

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Swivel Chair with Curved Back

These club-style wooden office chairs with wheels showcase an airy design with their woven cane back and open-framed armrests. Made in solid wood and finished in black, its natural-stained cane panel and neutral linen upholstery lend refined complementary tones.

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Farmhouse Swivel Chair

Greyleigh™

This wood swivel desk chair evokes the charm and simplicity of Mission-style designs. The backrest features horizontal slats while the curved seat is covered in polyester blend fabric. The frame is finished in sun-drenched or brushed acacia.

$279.99

Designer Advice:

Coordinate the look of your home office with a farmhouse-style desk and a woven beige area rug. You can make it more comfortable by placing a small back pillow, especially if you’re planning on sitting on the chair for long hours. With its versatility, this piece can work in a cottage, traditional, transitional, and contemporary rustic interior.

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Buying Guide

What kind of desk chair do I need?

Before you invest in a desk chair, make sure you’re picking an option that’s durable, comfortable, and stylish. However, the most critical factor to consider when choosing a desk chair is its ergonomics. Since you’ll be sitting in this chair for hours at a time, you need to pick an option that provides ample support to your lumbar region and upper shoulder muscles.

When you’re sitting at a desk, your hips should be slightly above your knees, with your elbows at 90° to your body, your head upright, and your feet directly in contact with the floor. Opt for a chair with a height adjustment feature and a seat tilt lever to customize the chair to your comfort level.

If you get a chair that doesn’t support your back or lumbar region properly, you’re likely to end up slouched over your computer screen, putting unnecessary and continual pressure on your lumbar and thoracic spinal discs.

Get a chair made with breathable fabric so that you don’t overheat as you work. Look for models with integrated air vents or mesh backrests that allow you to stay comfortable and cool throughout the day.

If you work with multiple monitors or you need quick access to your printer and office supplies, choose a desk chair that swivels and has lockable rolling casters. Wooden swivel desk chairs are a stylish and ergonomic choice for your home office.

Are wooden swivel desk chairs easy to assemble?

Despite the multiple moving parts, wooden swivel desk chairs are easy to assemble. If it has come in a flat pack box, the manufacturer should have included easy-to-read instructions with pictures of all components and attachment methods. The only challenging part is ensuring that the swivel mechanism and any hydraulic adjustment features are properly fitted.

The key to easily and securely assembling a swivel chair to start from the bottom and work your way up. Begin by attaching the casters to the base. Place the cover over the pre-assembled gas strut, and place strut inside the base. Attach the chair back to the base - you may find it simpler to perform this with the chair upside down - the back typically includes the swivel mechanism. Connect the seat and armrests to the back and base.

It is critical to never over-tighten any bolts and use washers when provided. Tightening any fasteners too much can cause the wood to split.

What is the best wood for a wooden swivel desk chair?

The best wood for a wooden swivel desk chair must be durable yet flexible to handle heavy weights without splitting or sustaining stress damage. Pressure-treated kiln-dried hardwood offers the ideal combination of strength and suppleness to withstand heavy-duty use.

Maple, red or white oak, cedar, and mahogany are all excellent choices. They not only offer the rugged durability you need but also add a refined aesthetic to your home office. Regardless of wood type, ensure that your wooden swivel desk chair is stained, painted, or finished with a sealant to protect against moisture damage which could reduce the chair’s structural integrity.

When assembling your wooden swivel chair, avoid over-tightening the screws and other hardware. If the hardware is too tight, it puts added strain on the wood and can cause it to split.