Is the West Elm Swivel Chair worth $479.68?

At $479.68 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026, it is a mid-priced upholstered swivel chair. With only one new price listed, compare it against similar barrel chairs before deciding.

Does it recline or rock?

No. It swivels a full 360 degrees but does not rock, glide or recline.

It measures about 29.9 inches wide, 31.1 inches deep and 29.1 inches high, with a 26-inch seat width and 17.7-inch seat height.

What is it upholstered in?

Performance velvet or poly fabric in a deco weave, over a wood frame with fiber-wrapped foam cushions.

It weighs 60 lb. Two people can carry it, but one person will find it awkward up stairs or through doorways.

West Elm and Amazon both run seasonal furniture sales. Watch the price history around holiday and clearance events rather than buying at full price.

Where is the West Elm Swivel Chair cheapest?

At Amazon, for $479.68, as of our latest check.

Where can I buy the West Elm Swivel Chair?

2 stores we checked sell it, including west elm, Amazon.

West Elm Swivel Chair

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Our take on the West Elm Swivel Chair

The West Elm Swivel Chair is an upholstered barrel-style chair on a metal swivel base, sized at about 30 inches wide and deep with a 17.7-inch seat height. It uses a wood frame, fiber-wrapped foam cushions and performance velvet or poly fabric in a deco weave. It swivels only: no rocking, gliding or recline. At $479.68 at Amazon as of November 7, 2026, it is the only new price we can compare, so there is no recent range to judge it against.