swivel-chair

Desk seat spins

A swivel-chair is a seat mounted on a central pivot that allows the occupant to rotate without moving the base.

The term appears attributively to describe work done from a desk rather than in the field: swivel-chair generals, swivel-chair detective.

The implication is often that such people lack real-world experience.

rotation

pivot

Point of rotation

  • spinRapid rotation around axis
  • turnRotational movement
  • revolveTurn around center

rotate · twirl · gyrate · whirl · twist · 360-degree · circular · rotation · pirouette · oscillate

mobility

caster

Rolling furniture attachment

  • wheelRotating circular frame
  • rollList of names
  • glideMove with effortless continuity

scoot · movement · maneuverability · slide · reposition · rolling · carpet · hardwood · lockable

ergonomics

lumbar

Of the lower spine

backrest · armrest · tilt · recline · posture · cushion · padded · foam · mesh · contoured

office

desk

Furniture for writing

task · conference · reception · workstation · secretary · clerical · managerial · boardroom · computer · typing

materials

leatherette

Artificial upholstery material

  • meshInterlocking open weave
  • fabricWoven or knit material
  • vinylSynthetic resin plastic

leather · upholstery · synthetic · chrome · steel · plastic · nylon · polyester · velvet · aluminum

Opposites
mobility/rotation capability

swivel-chairdining chair

Seat for meals

side chair · kitchen chair · bench · pew · throne

portability/fixedness

swivel-chairbuilt-in seating

Integrated permanent seating

pew · stadium seat · theater seat · bench · bleacher seat

office/professional context

swivel-chairrocking chair

Seat on curved runners

armchair · easy chair · recliner · kitchen chair · wingback chair

Family

swivel, chair, swiveled, swiveling, swivels, chairs, chaired, chairing, wheelchair

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G