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Set of Four Contemporary Shells Inc. Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four dining armchairs by Contemporary Shells Inc., Hempstead NY featuring chrome frames with
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Black and Chrome Cantilever Dining Armchairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Featured here is an amazing set of cantilevered chrome dining chairs armchairs by Contemporary
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
German Mid Century Wood Single Shell and Chromed Steel Rods Legs Chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern pair of dark wood single shell and chromed steel rods legs chairs, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
By George Nelson
Located in Ft Lauderdale, FL
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Coconut lounge
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 41 in D 35 in
Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clam shell seat, this chair is ready to elevate any space, whether in the living room or even throne
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of 4 Chairs in Chrome and Black Linen 1970
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 4 chairs from Italy
Cantilevered chrome tubular structure, wooden shell forming seat and
Category
Late 20th Century European Chairs
Materials
Chrome
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 4 Series7 Chair, Burnt Yellow & Steel Chrome by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Series 7™ chair is an icon in modern furniture history, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1955. Its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Green Shell Dining Chairs Eddie Harlis
By Eddie Harlis
Located in Otley, GB
A superb set of four green Thonet S664 dining chairs. The chairs were originally designed in 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
1 of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Shell Plastic Dining Chairs in style of Eames Shell
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four high-quality production Mid-century Modern dining chairs made from a chromed metal base and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange
By Thonet, Eddie Harlis
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The ST 664 chair designed by Eddie Harlis in 1954. Thonet manufactured the chairs in Germany. These
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Boris Tabacoff French Sphere Chair Lucite Altuglas and Chrome c1971
By Boris Tabacoff
Located in Chicago, IL
Boris Tabacoff French 'Sphere' lounge chair Edition "Mobilier Modular Moderne" 1971.
The lightly
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
By Krueger International
Located in Lafayette, IN
a white fiberglass shell, chrome steel frame and solid walnut armrests. Chairs have been freshly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Pair of Memphis Style Finnish 'Mondi Soft' Lounge Chairs with Chrome Frames
By Inno Interior OY, Jouko Järvisalo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, 1980s. These chairs have a black lacquered shell with chrome frame and original grey upholstery. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 29.5 in W 24.5 in D 30 in
Pair of Midcentury Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs float on top of a circular chrome trim swivel
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
1955, Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, Wide, Large, Chrome, Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
big chrome diamond chair is a true icon with its beautiful design. The chair has some traces of wear
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 44.1 in D 31.5 in
Steve Chase Martin Brattrud Chrome Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters- A Pair
By Martin Battrud, Steve Chase
Located in Miami, FL
Chrome and Leather Swivel Chairs on Casters by Steve Chase for Martin Brattrud
Offered for sale
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 34.5 in W 31 in D 40 in
Pair of White Lacquer Chrome Bases Scoop Lounge Chairs Mid Century Modern
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Pair of very nice Mid-Century Modern chrome bases, white lacquer shell body, ribbed upholstery
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Beetle Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
lounge chair reinterprets the characteristic elements of the beetles’ sections: shape, shells, sutures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pagholz Flötotto Dark Brown Wingback Stacking Chairs with Chrome Legs, 1970s
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chrome legs. Each chair has a hook on one side so they can be attached to make a bench. Seat shells vary
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30 in W 20.5 in D 17.5 in
Alias 89A Slim Sledge Chair in Black Polypropylene Seat and Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable). Shell in monochromatic polypropylene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 89H Slim Chair Sledge Soft L in Black and Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89H Slim Chair Sledge Soft L in Black and Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
Alias 89A Slim Chair Sledge in Black Polypropylene Seat with Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure in lacquered or chromed steel (stackable). Shell in monochromatic polypropylene
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 825 Slim Conference High 5 Chair with Upholstered Seat and Chromed Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 825 Slim Conference High 5 Chair with Upholstered Seat and Chromed Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50.4 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base
Located in Ely, GB
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base.
The chair, which is super heavy, boasts
Category
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Beetle Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
lounge chair reinterprets the characteristic elements of the beetles’ sections: shape, shells, sutures
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Modern white molded fiberglass shell & chrome base stacking chairs by Krueger International! We have 8
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Alias 89B Slim Chair Sledge Arm with Small Pad in Green & Chromed Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chair with structure and arms in lacquered or chromed steel. Shell in monochromatic polypropylene with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 826 Slim Conference High 5 Y Shaped Chair with Grey Seat & Chromed Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 826 Slim Conference High 5 Y Shaped Chair with Grey Seat & Chromed Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50.4 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age vintage office chair or desk chair from red faux leather and chrome in tulip shape 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Alias 89F Slim Chair 4 Soft L in Grey with Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89F Slim Chair 4 Soft L in Grey with Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Bat Highback Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new Bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 39.75 in W 32.5 in D 33.5 in
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 6
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
white molded fiberglass shell & chrome base stacking chairs by Krueger International! They are comprised
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 4
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
Handsome vintage Mid-Century Modern Krueger International white molded fiberglass shells & chrome
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
1960-70’s MCM Krueger International White Fiberglass & Chrome Stacking Chairs 8
By KI Krueger International
Located in Topeka, KS
-Century Modern white molded fiberglass shell & chrome base stacking chairs by Krueger International! They
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
Bat Low Back Lounge Chair, Fully Upholstered, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The new bat lounge chair, which comes in a high- and low-back version, is designed by Danish
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames
Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
M2L Miss Chair in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Armchair
padded arms
shell & arms upholstered in Trevi A 3000 # 3623
Frame: black powder coat
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
M2L Miss Chair in STOCK
Located in New York, NY
Armchair with stitchcing.
padded arms
shell & arms upholstered in Trevi A 3000 # 3623
Frame: black
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Assemblage Lounge Chair by Todd Bracher
Located in Geneve, CH
Assemblage lounge chair by Todd Bracher
Materials: Black chrome, shell plywood and leather
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1 Ion Chair by Gideon Kramer
By Gideon Kramer
Located in Pasadena, TX
Seattle. Made by the American Desk Company. Molded fiberglass shell on chrome frames. 6 available.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Mid-Century Modern Acrylic and Chrome Armchair
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern acrylic and chrome armchair. Unusual form with 3/8" thick acrylic shell. Very
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
Customizable S 43 Cantilever Chair by Mart Stam
By Mart Stam
Located in New York, NY
strictly cubic “chair with no rear legs”.
Frame tubular steel chrome-plated or lacquered in various colors
Category
2010s German Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Laverne Champagne Chairs on Custom Lotus Bases
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An unusual and possibly unique combination.
Estelle and Irwin Lavernes' Champagne shells perched
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Lena Chair
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
This chair's extremely unique frame is made from seamless, bent, steel tubing with a satin chrome
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mid Century Modern Eames DSS Chairs - Set of 8
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
Pleased to offer a great collection of 8 Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Eames DSS stacking chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Caprice Dining / Side Chairs by Philippe Starck for Cassina
By Cassina, Philippe Starck
Located in London, GB
chair, they were designed by Philippe Starck in 2007 and made in Italy by Cassina.
They seat on chrome
Category
Early 2000s Italian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eugen Schmidt four Dining/Conference Chair with White Leather Germany 1965
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Köln, NRW
separate plywood shells that are glued together and accentuated by chrome-plated trim.
The cantilevered
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Eugen Schmidt four Dining/Conference Chairs Germany 1965 with cognac leather
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Köln, NRW
separate plywood shells that are glued together and accentuated by chrome-plated trim. The cantilevered
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Bloom Easy Chair Designed by Gerard Piergiorgio Cazzaniga for Living Divani
By Living Divani, Piergiorgio Cazzaniga
Located in Doornspijk, NL
a spectacular result... a chair with character!
The slim seat shell is covered with a very soft
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
H 24.02 in W 38.19 in D 29.53 in
Arper Catifa 53 Chairs - Tan Leather with Steel Base and Arms - 10 Available
By Arper
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of the line custom made Catina 53 chairs made by Arper in Italy.
They have steel base with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Chairs by Elmar Flötotto for Pagholz Flötotto, 1970s, Germany, Set of 8
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Barntrup, DE
the chairs is made from bent chrome-plated metal.
The flexible, ergonomically shaped seat shell made
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Andrea Chair With Armrests
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
chrome finish, creating a sleek, barely-there profile. Its shell is upholstered in white, genuine leather
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 Multicolored Stackable Chairs in the Style of Helmut Starke, 1970s
Located in Lisboa, PT
feet chrome base. They are stackable. Some chrome is missing in the feet and in one of the chairs has
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 19.1 in D 18.9 in
Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel Set of Four 'Badminton' Chair in Black Leather
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Nanna Ditzel, 'Badminton' chairs, steel, leather, wood, Denmark, design 1958, production 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.55 in W 20.08 in D 24.02 in
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Base of chrome
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Base of chrome
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Arne Jacobsen Dining Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen dining chair new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather.
Base of chrome
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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Chrome Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the chrome shell chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A chrome shell chair — often made from chrome, metal and plastic — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a chrome shell chair, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a chrome shell chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A chrome shell chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made chrome shell chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Contemporary Shells Inc., George Nelson and Vitra are consistently popular.
How Much is a Chrome Shell Chair?
Prices for a chrome shell chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $275 and can go as high as $12,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,306.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Chrome Shell Chair
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
- Is the Shell Chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
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