Swivel Chairs: The Quietest Way to Add Style to a Living Room

Velvet and fabric swivel accent chairs in grey, brown and statement colours. British made, free UK delivery.

A swivel chair is the easiest piece of furniture to add to a living room that already has a sofa. It fills an awkward corner, gives you a second seat that turns to face anyone in the room, and works as a statement piece without dominating the space. Browse our fabric and velvet swivel chairs below, available in grey, brown, and a small range of statement colours. All chairs are British made and ship free across the UK mainland.

WHY A SWIVEL CHAIR MAKES MORE SENSE THAN A REGULAR ARMCHAIR

Most people walk into a furniture shop looking for an armchair. A swivel chair does the same job with three advantages:

It turns to face anyone in the room. A traditional armchair is fixed pointing one way, usually at the TV. A swivel chair rotates 360 degrees, so the same chair can face the sofa for a conversation, the window for reading, or the TV for a film, without moving the chair itself.

It works in awkward corners. A swivel chair tucked into a bay window or a room corner stays useful from every angle. A fixed armchair in the same spot only works one way.

It adds movement to a static room. A living room with a sofa and two armchairs can feel symmetrical and stiff. Replace one armchair with a swivel chair and the room feels more relaxed, more playful, more lived in.

VELVET vs FABRIC: WHICH SWIVEL CHAIR FINISH IS RIGHT FOR YOU?

We sell our swivel chairs in two main finishes. Here's how to choose:

Velvet Swivel Chairs

Velvet swivel chairs are the choice if you want the chair to be a feature. The texture catches the light, the colour appears richer than the same shade in plain fabric, and velvet ages beautifully when looked after. Best for rooms where the chair will be the focal point. Available in mustard, midnight blue, dark grey, light grey, pink, cream, and black. All velvet finishes have a hydrophobic spill-resistant coating.

Fabric Swivel Chairs

Fabric swivel chairs are the choice if you want the chair to blend in, get used daily, and stand up to family wear and tear. Easier to clean than velvet, more forgiving of pet hair, and lower cost. Our fabric range covers woven chenille, jumbo cord, and the Alaska soft-weave finish.

SWIVEL CHAIR COLOURS

The two most popular swivel chair colours in the UK:

Grey Swivel Chair. A grey swivel chair is the safe, smart choice. Light grey lifts a darker room; dark grey grounds a brighter one. Grey matches almost every sofa colour and stays in style for years. Available in both velvet and fabric finishes.

Brown Swivel Chair. A brown swivel chair brings warmth that grey can't, and works particularly well in rooms with wooden floors, exposed brick, leather sofas, or natural materials. Our brown swivel chairs come in chocolate, chestnut, and warm tan in faux leather and fabric finishes.

Other colours in the range include cream, beige, navy, mustard, and pink.

WHERE TO PUT A SWIVEL CHAIR IN YOUR LIVING ROOM

A swivel chair works in five common spots:

1. In a bay window. The chair turns to face the room or the view, doubling its usefulness.
2. Beside the sofa, angled inward. Creates a natural conversation triangle with the sofa and the TV.
3. In a corner across from the sofa. A swivel chair handles this position better than a fixed armchair because it can face the sofa or the room as needed.
4. In pairs, flanking a fireplace. Two matching swivel chairs facing each other (or facing the fire) make a small lounge area.
5. In a reading nook. Add a side table and a floor lamp; the chair turns to catch the best light at different times of day.

HOW MUCH SPACE DOES A SWIVEL CHAIR NEED?

Our swivel chairs measure roughly 75 to 95cm wide. Add at least 30cm of clearance on all sides so the chair can rotate without hitting walls, side tables, or the sofa. A reasonable rule of thumb: allow a 130cm by 130cm floor footprint for a swivel chair to rotate comfortably.

DELIVERY AND PRICING

Our swivel chairs start from £179. Every order ships free to UK mainland addresses including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Liverpool, Sheffield, Bristol, York, Oxford, Cambridge, and Bath. Standard delivery is 7 to 14 days. The chair arrives in two pieces (base and seat); you slot them together in about a minute. No tools required.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What's the difference between a swivel chair and a regular armchair?

A swivel chair has a hidden rotating mechanism in the base that lets the seat turn 360 degrees on the spot. A regular armchair is fixed pointing one direction. Both have arms and a backrest. Swivel chairs are usually slightly more expensive than a comparable fixed armchair because of the mechanism.

Do you sell office swivel chairs?

No. Our swivel chairs are living room accent chairs, not desk chairs. They don't have wheels, gas-lift height adjustment, or a tilting mechanism. They're designed for comfort and styling in a living room, bedroom, or reading nook. If you want a wheeled height-adjustable office chair, you'll need to shop a dedicated office furniture retailer.

Are swivel chairs comfortable for long sitting?

Yes, our swivel chairs use the same high-density foam and hardwood frame construction as our sofas. The seats are deep enough for proper relaxation and the backrest is angled for support during long reading or TV sessions.

Can a swivel chair tip over?

No. Our swivel chairs use a weighted four or five-prong base designed to stay stable even when you lean back, lean to one side, or stand up while turning. They've been tested to UK furniture stability standards.

Are velvet swivel chairs hard to clean?

Not if you act quickly. Spills should be blotted (not rubbed) with a clean, dry cloth. The hydrophobic coating on our velvet gives you a window to clean before liquid soaks in. For everyday care, a soft brush or vacuum upholstery attachment keeps the pile looking fresh.

Do swivel chairs need assembly?

Minimal. The base arrives separate from the seat. You position the base on the floor, lift the seat onto it, and the seat locks into place with the chair's own weight. No tools, no screws, takes about a minute.

What's the cheapest swivel chair you sell?

Our swivel chairs start from £179 for fabric models. Velvet swivel chairs start from around £229.

Can I get a swivel chair that matches my Gamzo sofa?

Yes. We make swivel chairs in the same fabrics as our main sofa ranges (Alaska fabric, plush velvet, jumbo cord), so a matching chair is straightforward to order. Tell us your sofa name when you order and we'll confirm the colour code matches.

READY TO ADD A SWIVEL CHAIR TO YOUR LIVING ROOM?

Browse the full range above, pick your fabric and colour, and we'll deliver it free anywhere in mainland UK within 7 to 14 days. Need help matching the chair to your existing sofa? Call 0121 517 0635 or email info@gamzooutlet.co.uk.