If something on a bar stool is going to break after years of use, it is probably the swivel. Swivels are made to handle hundreds of thousands of revolutions if not millions. Our American made swivels are manufactured in Chicago by Trendler Components. They make great swivels and back them up with a lifetime warranty. If you ever have a problem with one of our swivels, even decades later, you can reach out to Trendler for a replacement. If you are replacing a swivel by another manufacturer like Faul and Sons or Starr, we are here to help. If you are unsure if are replacement bar stool swivels are going to fit your furniture, please reach out to us before purchase. There are also custom counter stool swivels made by Vitro Seating and other manufacturers that may not fit out products. We can help you find the original manufacturer. Just send us some pictures.