Skip to main content

Shell Carved Chair

Crown Chair
Grotto Chair
Venetian Chair
Shell Back
Scalloped Chair
Grotto Furniture
Ball And Claw Dining Chairs
Antique Folding Chairs
More Popular Searches
5
1,334
22
10
to
113
946
387
1,361
1,343
1,343
195
142
53
42
34
33
25
13
11
8
7
6
4
3
2
2
267
527
539
32
231
137
60
28
12
27
14
21
22
19
13
10
2
1,118
381
341
222
160
1,023
354
341
268
164
7
5
5
5
4
Sort By
Swedish Rococo Original Painted Carved Shell Detailed Chair, circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
in 1760. The chair features carved shell detailing to the front of the seat and back, with trailing
Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Swedish Rococo Original Painted Carved Shell Detailed Chair, circa 18th Century
Swedish Rococo Original Painted Carved Shell Detailed Chair, circa 18th Century

Swedish Rococo Original Painted Carved Shell Detailed Chair, circa 18th Century

H 40.95 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Asheville, NC
Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

H 28 in W 26 in D 24 in
Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The chairs has very
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available
Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available

Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available

H 24 in W 24 in D 39 in
Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
of a Better World" (New Haven, 2005), fig. 4.28, p. 147. Each chair has a floral shell carved crest
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765
Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765

Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765

H 40 in W 24 in D 22 in
Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This French ladies desk chair is mahogany and is carved with leaf and floral designs with stylized
Category

Vintage 1920s French Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Carved French Ladies Desk Chair

Carved French Ladies Desk Chair

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
French Louis XV Style Carved Shell & Painted Caned Bergere Chairs -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of French Louis XV style caned bergere chairs with vintage check upholstery
Category

Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak, Down

French Louis XV Style Carved Shell & Painted Caned Bergere Chairs -Pair
French Louis XV Style Carved Shell & Painted Caned Bergere Chairs -Pair

French Louis XV Style Carved Shell & Painted Caned Bergere Chairs -Pair

H 34 in W 26 in D 24 in
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

H 41 in W 18 in D 24 in
Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
cabriole legs are accented by well-carved shells at the knees ending in pad feet. Provenance: From a
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs
Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs

Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs

H 39 in W 22 in D 18 in
Carved English Mahogany Corner Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
The scrolled arms of this corner chair are carved with arabesque leaves. The back crest rail is
Category

Antique 1780s English Corner Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Carved English Mahogany Corner Chair
Carved English Mahogany Corner Chair

Carved English Mahogany Corner Chair

H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 26 in
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of side chairs which
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs
Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs

Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs

H 33 in W 20 in D 20 in
Vintage Queen Anne Style Shell Carved Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Queen Anne style shell carved solid wood dining chairs - set of 8. Item features (8) side
Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Queen Anne Style Shell Carved Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Vintage Queen Anne Style Shell Carved Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Vintage Queen Anne Style Shell Carved Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8

H 42.5 in W 20.5 in D 20 in
19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
shell carved back, on turned and ribbed front legs. Very good condition. England, circa 1820.
Category

Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs

19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs

H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730
By William Kent
Located in London, GB
An elegant George II walnut side chair with scrolled crest rail, pierced splat and shell carved
Category

Antique Early 18th Century British George II Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730
Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730

Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730

H 37.01 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
Hand Carved Paw Foot Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century Hand carved paw foot side chair w/ shell & heart decoration.
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Paw Foot Side Chair
Hand Carved Paw Foot Side Chair

Hand Carved Paw Foot Side Chair

H 40.75 in W 24 in D 21.5 in
Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
. Shell-back chairs.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs
Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs

Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 38.5 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Gorgeous and on trend pair of English grotto chairs Elegant carved with rococo motifs including
Category

Vintage 1930s Chairs

Materials

Wood

English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930
English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930

English Rococo Grotto Chairs Carved Seats 1930

H 38 in W 25 in D 23 in
18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible hand carved vintage chair, the splat and stile feature intricate fish scale carvings
Category

Antique 18th Century Victorian Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair
18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair

18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair

H 48.5 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of three Regency period Mahogany Gillow Shell backed hall chairs
Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century
Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century

Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century

H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway with this well carved pair of antique Sgabello chairs. Crafted of walnut in
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

H 44.5 in W 14.5 in D 16.5 in
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This mid nineteenth century French hand-carved walnut prayer chair, or prie-dieu in French
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

H 36 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial plantation chair crafted in mahogany in a graceful form with dramatic
Category

Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Mahogany

Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair

Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair

H 38.5 in W 24 in D 48 in
Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is an antique prie dieu slipper chair, later 19th century, in hand carved walnut and a light
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Victorian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair
Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

Late French Victorian Carved Walnut Prie Dieu Chair

No Reserve
H 36.5 in W 23 in D 26 in
Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
, carved chairs which recall the designs of Daniel Marot who spent some years in England in the service of
Category

Antique 1720s English Baroque Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered
Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered

Chairs Set Four 4 Walnut Carved Marot 18 Century Silk Damask Yellow Upholstered

H 53.15 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs with tapestry fabric covers. Late 19th
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs

Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs

H 47 in Dm 25 in
Pair of Green Painted French Style Side Chairs with Shell Motif and Tufted Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of carved dining chairs painted green with green diamond print fabric tufted seat and tight
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Pair of Green Painted French Style Side Chairs with Shell Motif and Tufted Seat
Pair of Green Painted French Style Side Chairs with Shell Motif and Tufted Seat

Pair of Green Painted French Style Side Chairs with Shell Motif and Tufted Seat

H 43 in W 21 in D 20 in
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Located in Berghuelen, DE
An antique handcarved Venetian rocking chair in grotto design. Seat and backrest in the shape of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wood

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890
Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

Antique Venetian Carved Grotto Rocking Chair, ca. 1890

H 39.38 in W 26.78 in D 43.31 in
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating
Category

Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Walnut

English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760

English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760

H 43 in W 35 in D 32 in
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
By Pauly et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Naturalistically carved, the back decorated with a shell, lifting to reveal a tufted cushion back
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Side Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair

Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair

H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb pair of early 18th-century carved George I mahogany chairs, circa 1720. Each chair is
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George I Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720

Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720

H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
Located in Hollywood, SC
scrolled arms, carved shell knees, and resting on the original pad feet with rear squared tapered legs. Mid
Category

Antique 1740s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740

English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740

H 43 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Swedish pair of period Rococo carved-wood side chairs from the 18th century. This pair of antique
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century

Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century

H 40.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of 6 Scandinavian carved and hand painted dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 Scandinavian carved and hand painted dining chairs circa 1890. Fine set of chairs made
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of 6 Scandinavian carved and hand painted dining chairs
Set of 6 Scandinavian carved and hand painted dining chairs

Set of 6 Scandinavian carved and hand painted dining chairs

H 33.5 in W 18.75 in D 18 in
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four French Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Suffolk, GB
Fine quality antique Victorian set of four french carved walnut side chairs having superb quality
Category

Antique 19th Century English Victorian Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four French Carved Walnut Side Chairs
Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four French Carved Walnut Side Chairs

Fine Quality Antique Victorian Set of Four French Carved Walnut Side Chairs

H 31.5 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant near pair of antique Syrian carved walnut folding scribes chairs with shell
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Walnut

Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria

Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria

H 40.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs circa 1940. Good quality set of of swedish made
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs
Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs

Set of 6 mid 20th century carved dining chairs

H 40 in W 25 in D 25 in
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair
Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 17.13 in
Two Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Easy Armchairs
Located in Brighton, West Sussex
Commissioners of the Exhibition of 1851. These comprised: ‘Chair. Carved Ebony. An arm-chair, with decoration of
Category

Antique 19th Century Sri Lankan Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Cane, Ebony

Two Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Easy Armchairs
Two Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Easy Armchairs

Two Anglo-Indian Carved Ebony Easy Armchairs

H 41.74 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
features symmetrically hand carved central shells flanked by gadrooning acanthus leaves on the fronts and
Category

Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs
Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs

Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs

H 41 in W 21 in D 21 in
Set of 8 carved walnut dining chairs by Spillman & Co
By Spillman
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Set of 8 carved walnut dining chairs by spillman & co circa 1910. Fine quality set of 8 walnut
Category

Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 8 carved walnut dining chairs by Spillman & Co
Set of 8 carved walnut dining chairs by Spillman & Co

Set of 8 carved walnut dining chairs by Spillman & Co

H 41.5 in W 29.5 in D 21 in
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
a masterfully carved back inspired by scalloped shells which adds visual interest, set above a
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Venetian throne or court chairs with carved shells, foliate details, and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair
19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair

19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair

H 49.75 in W 22.25 in D 20 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany
Located in Dallas, TX
circa 1870, the large chair stands on carved straight legs ending with square feet over a scalloped
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany

H 44 in W 22 in D 19 in
George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell
Category

Antique 18th Century British Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair

H 39.18 in W 25.04 in D 28.15 in
18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rococo chairs made in Sweden about 1765. The model are provincial and unique. The
Category

Antique 1760s Swedish Rococo Chairs

Materials

Birch

18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden
18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden

18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden

H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale style ribband back side chair, variations of this chair can been seen in Thomas
Category

Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair

Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair

H 39.75 in W 25 in D 23 in
Vintage Carved Wood Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Located in west palm beach, FL
Gorgeous set of 8 dining chairs, two with arms and six side chairs all with intricate carving shell
Category

Early 20th Century Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Carved Wood Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 8
Vintage Carved Wood Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 8

Vintage Carved Wood Nailhead Dining Chairs - Set of 8

H 39 in W 20.5 in D 16 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
a carved shell motif at the pediment, and a comfortable wide and deep seat over a bombe apron
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Walnut

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6

H 36.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs

4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs

H 31 in W 21 in D 20 in
Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
leather; cabriole front legs have carved shells on the knees and terminate with ball and claw feet. These
Category

Antique 1880s English George II Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs
Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs

Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs

H 39.88 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
the apron below, as well as the elegant cabriole legs are all carved with handsome shell and foliate
Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs

H 43.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Chippendale carved Walnut side chairs, with pierced and shell carved and scroll eared
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

H 39 in W 23.25 in D 19.25 in
Pair of 18th C Hand Carved Walnut George II Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Remarkable pair of hand carved walnut, 18th Century, English Ribbon Back Side Chairs. The chairs
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs

Pair of 18th C Hand Carved Walnut George II Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs
Pair of 18th C Hand Carved Walnut George II Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs

Pair of 18th C Hand Carved Walnut George II Ladder Back Dining Side Chairs

H 39.5 in W 24 in D 22 in
Set of Six George I Burlwood Veneered and Carved Dining Chairs
Located in Charlottesville, VA
A stunning set of Six George I Burlwood Veneered and Carved Walnut Dining Chairs, English, early
Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Set of Six George I Burlwood Veneered and Carved Dining Chairs
Set of Six George I Burlwood Veneered and Carved Dining Chairs

Set of Six George I Burlwood Veneered and Carved Dining Chairs

H 39 in W 21 in D 21 in
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Located in Norton, MA
Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs
Category

Antique 18th Century English Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut

H 38 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs
Located in Lisboa, PT
floral patterns, shells, and scrolls. Louis XV chairs typically have a graceful silhouette with cabriole
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century French Baroque Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs

H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 10 similar Rococo chairs made in Stockholm, about 1770. The chairs are made in alder
Category

Antique 1770s Swedish Rococo Chairs

Materials

Birch

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm

H 38.98 in W 18.9 in D 15.36 in
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Sheridan, CO
(lot of 4) French Louis XV style side chairs, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral
Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4

French Louis XV Style Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4

H 36.25 in W 20.75 in D 20.25 in
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
Category

Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair

Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair

H 41 in W 18 in D 24 in
English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
showcases scrolling and shell inspired hand-carved elements at the top, a recessed shield form in the center
Category

Antique 19th Century English French Provincial Chairs

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs
English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs

English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs

H 33.75 in W 15.5 in D 18.25 in
  • 1
  • ...
Get Updated with New Arrivals
Save "Shell Carved Chair", and we’ll notify you when there are new listings in this category.

Shell Carved Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell carved chair you’re looking for. A shell carved chair — often made from wood, fabric and mahogany — can elevate any home. Find 47 options for an antique or vintage shell carved chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell carved chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A shell carved chair, designed in the Hollywood Regency, Georgian or Louis XV style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell carved chair over the years, but those crafted by Century Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Shell Carved Chair?

A shell carved chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,100, while the lowest priced sells for $1,075 and the highest can go for as much as $34,500.

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 Shell Carved Chair
  • What are Shell Chairs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The 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.
  • Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether 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.

Read More

The 21 Most Popular Mid-Century Modern Chairs

You know the designs, now get the stories about how they came to be.

Fred Rigby’s Modular Seating Can Be Configured in So Many Handy Ways

The plush Cove Slipper 2.5 Seater sofa is just one of many convenient combinations from the London-based maker.

This Chubby-Chic Quilted Stool Stands on Its Own Two Feet

Sam Klemick's cool stool is edgy, cozy and environmentally sustainable all at once.

Riotous Shapes and Colors Have Made Uchronia’s Designs the Toast of Paris

Julien Sebban’s energetic design collective is radically reshaping the look of 21st-century European furniture and interiors.

Is Lionel Jadot the Willy Wonka of Upcycled Belgian Design?

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.

Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire

What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.

Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory

After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.

More Ways To Browse

Antique Inlaid Walnut Chair
Italian Cane Painted Chairs
Antique High Back Upholstered Dining Chairs
English Ladder Back
Walnut Hairy Paw
Antique Cherry Dining Chairs
Fancy Antique Chairs
Mustard Dining Chairs
Czech Biedermeier
Rope And Tassel Chair
English Leather Master
Ball And Claw Foot Chairs
Dolphin Arm
18th Century American Carved Chair
Set Of 6 Neoclassical Chairs
Antique Curule Chair
Vintage Bistro Table Set
Set Venetian Dining Chairs
View All Popular Seating Searches