Shell Patio Chairs
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture
Composition
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Steel
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Antique 1890s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Wood
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Bronze
Mid-20th Century Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Stone, Concrete
Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs
Wrought Iron
Antique 19th Century North American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Marble, Iron
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century Louis XIII Dining Room Chairs
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Metal
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Steel
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Stainless Steel
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Mid-20th Century Unknown Space Age Chairs
Fiberglass
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Metal
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Coconut
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Metal
Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Cement
Early 20th Century French Garden Ornaments
Cement
Early 20th Century American Statues
Metal
2010s Italian Armchairs
Aluminum, Other
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
2010s Italian Modern Stools
Metal
1990s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Late 20th Century English Directoire Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Iron
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Iron
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Enamel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal, Enamel, Wrought Iron
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Metal
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Aluminum, Metal
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Wrought Iron
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- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There is no single most durable type, material or brand of patio chair. Materials like aluminum and wrought iron are known for being able to stand the test of time, but other factors like the quality of the craftsmanship and how well you maintain the pieces also affect longevity. Shop a collection of patio chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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