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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
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
1950s Hans Olsen Beech Shell Chair For Bramin Mobler, Denmark
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- High of seat 44 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
cord seat. The chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Søn, 1951.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 20th century Hans Wegner cream lacquer and leather shell chair. This stunning Hans Wegner
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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
Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair circa 1955
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modernn chair or side chair designed by Hans Bellmann, circa 1955.
Manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
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
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
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
Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Seat Upholstered
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell chair has become an icon of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner 1936 Lounge Chair, Lacquered Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell chair has become an icon of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner CH30 Dining Chairs Carl Hansen, Denmark, 1950
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Oak, Teak
Orange Lounge Chair in Pure Wood, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
, Hans Olsen. Thanks to its classic expression, The Orange chair will complement either a contemporary or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Orange Monochrome Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
, Hans Olsen. Thanks to its Classic expression, the orange chair will complement either a contemporary or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Orange Monochrome Lounge Chair in Smoked Oak with Upholstered Seat, by Hans
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
, Hans Olsen. Thanks to its Classic expression, the orange chair will complement either a contemporary or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique sleek design, this pair of vintage chairs styled after Hans Wegner is sure to stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Orange Two-Tone Lounge Chair in Black Oak with Upholstery, by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
, Hans Olsen. Thanks to its classic expression, The Orange chair will complement either a contemporary or
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
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
Eddi Harlis Lounge Chair 774 for Hans Kaufeld, 1957
By Eddi Harlis, Hans Kaufeld
Located in Munich, DE
Pair of shell chairs Model 774. Designed circa 1957. Polyester seat, new newly upholstered Bordeaux
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
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
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
Set of Four Hans J. Wegner Dining Chairs Model CH-47 in mahogany
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of four Hans J. Wegner dining chairs in mahogany
New upholstetred with vintage tan aniline
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench, Stained Oak
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench - Lacquered Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood&Leather Lounge Chair Model 800 by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
example Shell Chair [1955], Fried Egg Chair [1956] or the futuristic Bikini chair [1968] which, like other
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 27.96 in
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
Set of 6 Hans Wegner CH-30 Dining Chairs
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a stunning set of 6 dining chairs model CH30 designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat, Stained Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat, Lacquered Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner GE-1935 Bench with Upholstered Seat - Lacquered Walnut
By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by Hans Wegner in 1948, the GE 1936 shell bench has become an icon of modern design
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Hans J. Wegner "Venus" Lounge Chair Fritz Hansen Model "FH 1736" in Teak & Beech
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
Hans J. Wegner iconic "Venus" shell chair from the very early Fritz Hansen production in the 1940s
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 26.78 in
Progress Swivel Office Chairs by Hans von Klier & Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
By Poltronova, Hans Von Klier, Ettore Sottsass
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of "Progress" office swivel chairs designed by Hans von Klier and Ettore Sottsass for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Hans Wegner 100th Anniversary Chair by Paul Smith and Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Paul Smith, to the iconic Shell Chair and other furniture from Carl Hansen & Søn gives a bold injection
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Scandia Senior Lounge Chair, New Edition
By Hans Brattrud, Fjord Fiesta
Located in Courbevoie, FR
1959 by designer Hans Brattrud and of the Scandia junior chair, the Scandia Senior swivel lounge
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Scandia Senior Bolt Lounge Chair, New Edition
By Hans Brattrud, Fjord Fiesta
Located in Courbevoie, FR
1959 by designer Hans Brattrud and of the Scandia junior chair, the Scandia Senior swivel lounge
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Eight Vintage Dining Chairs with Han Painted Chinoiserie in Red and Gold
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage American set of eight dining chairs with hand painted chinoiserie. This set of chairs
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 40.5 in W 25.5 in D 23.5 in
Hans J wagner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son. Vintage
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated
wood shell, seat and
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Scandia Junior Chair New Edition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandia Junior chair. New edition. Created in 1957 by designer Hans Brattrud, Scandia junior is an
Category
2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair ‘Womb’ was designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Classic Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
shell set on a base of wrought iron . The skeletal look of the frame keeps the chair from appearing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen. The chair was a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.63 in W 38.19 in D 34.65 in
Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen (1910
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 41.34 in D 35.63 in
Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Budapest, HU
designed, including: chairs, shell chairs, sofas, tables, shelves, kitchen and office plastic entrance
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Pair of Large French Rattan Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Roi
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Important Trend-setting Pair of Large French Rattan Sculptural Lounge Chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Hans Olsen Lounge chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
model was slightly modified. Iconic Danish designed and produced shell chair by Hans Olsen for Bramin
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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Hans Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic hans shell chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, every hans shell chair was constructed with great care. Find 40 options for an antique or vintage hans shell chair now, or shop our selection of 10 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect hans shell chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A hans shell chair made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Fritz Hansen each produced at least one beautiful hans shell chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Hans Shell Chair?
The average selling price for a hans shell chair at 1stDibs is $4,400, while they’re typically $750 on the low end and $24,500 for the highest priced.
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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
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Questions About Hans 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 Hans Wegner chairs are comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. The Danish furniture designer did design his pieces with functionality in mind, striving to craft chairs that users would enjoy sitting in. Many of his chairs built upon traditional designs, such as the Peacock chair inspired by the classic Windsor chair. On 1stDibs, find a large selection of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To identify a Hans Wegner chair, look for hallmarks of his style. Most joints feature mortise and tenon construction, and armrests and seat supports are often hand-sculpted. Nearly all of his chair frames are solid wood. A piece fashioned out of wood composites is unlikely to be genuine. Find a collection of expertly vetted Hans Wegner chairs 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022You can cord a Hans Wegner peacock chair in a number of ways. Traditionally, the chair featured an over-under weave created by first wrapping the seat with vertical pairs of cord running from the back to the front. Then, artisans worked horizontally, pulling the cord through the vertical pairs. However, you can find many other patterns to try online. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner peacock chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022What pairs well with the CH07 chair by Hans Wegner is largely a matter of personal preference. To keep the eye focused on its dramatic curves, some interior decorators pair it with simple boxy sofas and tables. Feel free to experiment and create your own furniture layouts using the CH07 or shell chair. Find a collection of Hans Wegner CH07 shell chairs on 1stDibs.
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Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.
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From his massive collaborative workshop in a former paper factory, the designer concocts funky furniture from disused materials, as well as luxe hotel interiors like the new Mix Brussels.
Rock Your Cares Away on This Sunny Hand-Crocheted Swing
The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
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What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
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After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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