How does the swivel mechanism on a drafting chair work?

The swivel mechanism on a drafting chair is a bearing assembly housed in the seat plate that allows the seat to rotate 360° around the central column. It requires no locking — the chair pivots freely when you push with your feet or shift weight. Quality swivel mechanisms use ball bearings and operate smoothly without wobble. A stiff or grinding swivel often means the bearing has worn out or lacks lubrication. OfficeFurniture2go.com carries drafting chairs with high-quality swivel mechanisms — call 1-800-460-0858.