a chair that swivels on its base

A chair that swivels, such as a swivel office chair or swivel recliner.

Revolving seat on a fixed frame, used for desk chairs, dressing chairs, music stools, etc.

A seating piece that allows for rotation or spinning in position.

The swivel chair (or revolving chair) is a basic chair that turns at a 360 degree angle to spin around to reach for something you would like to get or face another was without getting up and turning the chair. It is also known as an office chair. They sometimes have wheels as well for easy moving.