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1950s Hans Olsen Beech Shell Chair For Bramin Mobler, Denmark
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- High of seat 44 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beech and black leather lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare shell chair in solid beech and sculptural teak plywood designed by Borge Mogensen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant CH07 shell chair is comfortable and well-designed it is considered one of Hans J
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
H 29 in W 36 in D 32.5 in
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 122 / shell chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950s Danish beech and teak shell chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Beech
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 26 in
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Danish wooden shell armchair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish wooden shell armchair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
Shell armchair mod
Category
Early 2000s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.34 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair for Christiansen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful modern shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod Larsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Teak
Danish Green dining chairs by Kai Korbing for Fibrex Denmark, Set of 2
Located in Elshout, NL
Vintage design fauteuil
Set of two midcentury modern Kay Korbing chairs for Fibrex Denmark. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Composition, Metal
H 30.71 in W 19.69 in D 17.33 in
Danish Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Sculptural egg-shaped lounge chair made in Denmark in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning pair of Danish shell-shaped easy chairs with new upholstery. Produced in Denmark during
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Cabinetmaker Lounge Chair with Velour Upholstery, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
This beautiful Danish lounge chair is an early example of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design as
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 27.56 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs with Wooden Accents, Denmark ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
and colour variation.
In the realm of mid-century modern design, Danish cabinetmaker lounge chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Houston, TX
designed shell lounge chair manufactured by Carl Hansen and son, Denmark has been professionally
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Hansen & Son, Odense Denmark 1950. These chairs are an early design by Wegner as they were first
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs - Pair
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shell chair by Hans Wegner in laminated walnut seat and back and solid beech wood frame.
It has
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Early Edition Shell Chairs, Scandinavian Modern, 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important pair of sculptural side chairs by Danish architect Børge Mogensen. This model
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Schiller Polstermøbler, lounge chair, fabric, beech, brass, Denmark, circa. 1950
This well
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 25.25 in W 22 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son, Ch07 Oak Finish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
circa 2006
White Oak, suede leather
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Danish Lounge Chair in Black Leather and Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Easy chair, black leather, teak Denmark, 1960s.
This organically shaped armchair features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Pair of danish chairs mod. 3107 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Milan, IT
Pair of chairs mod. 3107 designed by Arne Jacobsen for the Danish furniture manufacturer Fritz
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl Hansen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
H 29.1 in W 36.2 in D 32.6 in
CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.1 in W 32.6 in D 32.6 in
CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Lacquer Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.1 in W 32.6 in D 32.6 in
CH07 Shell Chair in Walnut Oil Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.1 in W 32.6 in D 32.6 in
Rare PK27 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1971
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive PK27 easy chair in excellent condition.
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
The Tongue and lip chair, Denmark 2021
Located in Bronx, NY
The Tongue and lip chair handmade in Denmark 2021 By the Danish architect Mogens Toft.
The chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair for Carl Hansen & Son.
The story of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Rosewood
H 29.1 in W 36.2 in D 32.6 in
CH07 Shell Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Brown and White Cowhide Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.1 in W 32.6 in D 32.6 in
CH07 Shell Chair in Oak White Oil Finish with Loke 7150 Black Leather Seat
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Burlington, NJ
The CH07 Shell Chair was created in 1963, but the design was ahead of its time and therefore has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 29.1 in W 32.6 in D 32.6 in
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and shortly manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 24.41 in
“No. 55” Lounge Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1955
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The shape of this “No. 55” shell chair indicates the design of an architect. Indeed, Arne Hovmand
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern leather lounge chairs by Ib Kofod Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Scandinavian Nanna Ditzel style lounge chairs elm and wool Denmark 1960
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful pair of Scandinavian lounge chairs in the style of Nanna Ditzel, Denmark 1960. It´s shape
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 30.71 in
Pair of Kurt Østervig Sheepskin Lounge Chairs, Rolschau Møbler, Denmark, 1958
By Kurt Østervig
Located in The Hague, NL
This pair of rare lounge chairs was designed by Kurt Østervig and produced by the Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Oak
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 30.71 in
1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Modernist Vintage Brown Four Dining Chairs Arne Jacobsen 3107 circa 1955 Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Modernist Mid Century Modern vintage authentic dining chairs model set of four ( 4 ) Model Number
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
geometric lines in metal and softly curved plywood. Niko Kralj elevated the Shell Chair to a new level
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Cognac Leather “Egg” Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Initially designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958, the Egg chair has become one of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42 in W 35 in D 33 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Leather Lounge Chair H.W.Klein 1960s Denmark
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Vienna, AT
1960s Denmark by Henry Walter Klein.
The freestanding lounge chairs or club chairs by H.W.Klein 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 31.89 in
Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Exhibition at the Danish Museum of Art & Design in 1957. Later that year, the chair was displayed at the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Steen Østergaard Cantilever "290" by CADO, Dining Chairs, Danish Modern, 1970
By Nanna Ditzel, Cado, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Odense, DK
designed by architect and designer Steen Østergaard in 1966. It is a one-piece shell-shaped chair, with a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in
Arne Jacobsen Bar Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen bar chair with shell of cognac aniline leather
Base of dark brown powder coated
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Coating
Mid-century set of 6 Kay Korbing chair for Fibrex, Denmark 1960s
By Kay Korbing
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Danmark. These chairs feature a molded plastic shell that remains in its original condition, preserving
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Composition, Metal
Six Vintage Danish Mid Century "Serie 7" Dining Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of six vintage Scandinavian Modern dining chairs "Serie 7" designed by Arne
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Mid Century Danish Modern Selig Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Danish Modern Eames era Selig Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Offered is a Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Cream Panton Cone Chair
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
Verner Panton has designed a chair especially for the Kom Igen restaurant in Denmark: the Cone
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Verner Panton C1 Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
slightly tilted, the upholstered seat shell is comfortable - both for relaxed sitting leaning back and for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary 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 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
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The beautiful Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen is an everlasting Danish design masterpiece, like a
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Customizable Gubi Bat Chair Designed by GamFratesi
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
Danish-Italian design-duo GamFratesi. The embracing shell with armrests equally embodies both aesthetics
Category
2010s Danish Chairs
Materials
Plastic
19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique Danish Gustavian set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted painted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Cotton
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H 34 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
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Danish Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Danish shell chair for your home. A Danish shell chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Danish shell chair, we have 64 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Danish shell chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Danish shell chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish shell chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Ib Kofod-Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Danish Shell Chair?
The average selling price for a Danish shell chair at 1stDibs is $4,081, while they’re typically $556 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.
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 Danish 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 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.
- 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.
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