Shell Tub
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Club space age chair by Raphael Raffel France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Space age design by Raphael Raffel, a 1960s Club chair in injection moulded plastic shell.
This is
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Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Olo Chair by Andrew Jones for Keilhauer
Located in Littleton, CO
A molded-plastic update on the classic tub chair, the Olo Chair by Andrew Jones for Keilhauer is
Category
Early 2000s Canadian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Modernist Armrest Chair, Chrome and Skai, Belgium 1960s
Located in Herentals, BE
seat height of the chair is 46 cm. The well-filled pillow lies in a black plastic tub.
The chair is
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
Opus Baby Armchair Corten by Carlo Rampazzi
By Sergio Villa
Located in Milan, IT
This elegant armchair, designed for children or pets, evokes the glamour of the Classic tub-bergère
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Italian Tortoise Chair
Located in New York, NY
faux turtle shell mottling waxed canvas upholstery to seat arms and back. Lower seat styling perfect as
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Wood
Oyster Wallpaper
By Anna Hayman
Located in Ringmer, GB
Our Art Nouveau inspired shell design wallpaper. On a metallic coated smooth high-quality base
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Wallpaper
Materials
Paper
Archibald Swivel Dining Chair in Genuine Leather Nest Salgemma Beige
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
take on the classic English tub chair, the new Archibald dining chair boasts all the comfort of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Archibald Swivel Dining Chair in genuine leather Pelle SC 177 Limo Green
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
take on the classic English tub chair, the new Archibald dining chair boasts all the comfort of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Archibald Swivel Dining Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 29 Ardesia Dark Brown
By Jean-Marie Massaud, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
take on the classic English tub chair, the new Archibald dining chair boasts all the comfort of the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 22.5 in
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NIDO Modern Lounge Chair in White Oak & Blush Leather by Estudio Persona
By Estudio Persona
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The NIDO chair was the result of playing with the juxtaposition of shapes. The egg-like shape of the leather upholstered wood seat nesting in the cross shaped solid wood frame, gives...
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Original Sunball Chair by Gunter Ris and Ferdinand Selldorf for Rosenthal
By Ris and Selldorf, Rosenthal
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a fully restored original version of this 1960's iconic classic astronaut's helmet style space age outdoor swivel chair, As you can imagine, after 60 plus years, the original...
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Mid-20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
H 59.06 in W 70.08 in D 52.37 in
1980s Space Age Desk
Located in Brecht, BE
A unique piece made in Belgium during the 1980s, this funky space age desk, never reproduced because to expensive.
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Desks
Materials
Polyester
MCM Danish Teak Desk by Nordisk Andels Eksport 1970s
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Carmel, NY
A remarkable desk that exudes elegance and sophistication. This exceptional Danish Modern desk, crafted by Nordisk Andels-Eksport in Denmark, boasts a sleek rectangular design with a...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
"MT3" Sculptural Monobloc Rocking Chair Designed by Ron Arad for Driade
By Ron Arad, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"MT3" is an iconic sculptural polyethylene monobloc rocking chair, designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Driade, sand white colored outside and red, lilac, black or violet colored...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 30.7 in W 31.4 in D 40.9 in
Handsome Set of 6 Danish Benny Linden Teak Dining Chairs Mid-Century Modern
By Benny A. Linden
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Exceptionally handsome set of six Danish modern teak dining chairs. Distinguishing features included beautifully sculpted arms and legs, amply padded backrest and bottom cushions, fl...
Category
Vintage 1970s Thai Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 34.5 in W 19.5 in D 20 in
Space Age Ashtray, Chrome, Italy, circa 1970
By Space Age Products
Located in BARCELONA, ES
Very nice ashtray Space Age produced in italy in the 70s.
Structure in chromed metal.
Unique object that will bring a real design touch to your interior.
Time marks consiste...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Ashtrays
Materials
Metal
Midcentury Danish Teak Drafting Desk
By Nordisk Andels-Eksport
Located in Baltimore, MD
A desk with incredible form and presence. This attractive original Danish Modern desk by Nordisk Andels-Eksport made in Denmark, features a rectangle frame with a drafting tiltable t...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Space Age Formica Dresser, 1970s
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Get the best of both worlds with the Reversible Space Age Formica Dresser. With its vibrant yellow and green laminate drawer plates, you can switch up the colors to match your mood o...
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Materials
Laminate, Wood
Pair Mid Century Harry Bertoia Knoll Diamond Chairs
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Baltimore, MD
A beautiful pair of vintage, knoll, metal mid century, Harry Bertoia, Diamond Chairs. Nice early Harry Bertoia Diamond Chairs for Knoll. A vintage iconic pair designed by Harry Berto...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Mushroom Stool by Pierre Paulin for Artifort Netherlands 1960s
By Pierre Paulin, Artifort
Located in Baltimore, MD
Mid century original, Mushroom pouf stool, or ottoman designed by Pierre Paulin by Artifort. Features original woven cream wool upholstery. Uniquely sculpted in an organic shape addi...
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Space Age White Blue Vintage Swiveling Fiberglass Egg Lounge Chair, 1970s, USA
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age white fiberglass vintage lounge chair in egg like shape, which features a swiveling function.
The interior is upholstered and covered in cobalt blue structured textile fabr...
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Upholstery
H 51.78 in W 39.38 in D 38.59 in
Sideboard by Luigi Sormani 'Space Age' Italy, 1970
By Luigi Sormani
Located in Paris, FR
Luigi Sormani Space Age sideboard in white lacquered wood, Wallnut wood and acrylic for SORMANI production. 1970s.
Rare large dimensions for this model Width cm 226 Depth cm 44 Heig...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
Materials
Acrylic, Wood, Lacquer
Eero Aarnio for Asko Arm Chair Red Fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
By Eero Aarnio, Asko
Located in Telgte, DE
Eero Aarnio for Asko chair red fiberglass Pastil "Pastille", Finland, 1960s
A red high gloss fiberglass 'Pastille' ('pastil' or 'Gyro') chair designed by Finish designer Eero Aarnio...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 36.23 in Dm 36.23 in
Sun Bubble Hanging Swing Chair Modern Steel In/Outdoor White 21st Century
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Bubble hanging swing chairs’ round shape creates a cozy feel.
The is available in modern patterns that are striking in its visual appeal.
The chair has been designed to be ve...
Category
2010s Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 484.26 in W 484.26 in D 25.6 in
Starck for Kartell - A Pair of Transparent Victoria Ghost Chairs
By Philippe Starck
Located in Morristown, NJ
21st c., Starck for Kartell, a pair of clear Victoria Ghost chairs. marked on back.
Designed by Philippe Starck, the Kartell Victoria Ghost Chair is a chair born of classic lines an...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Acrylic
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19th Century Read Velvet Victorian Tub Chair
Located in London, GB
Here is a very elegant Victorian tub chair,
circa 1900.
This pretty chair is made of mahogany
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Lovely Vintage Hand Dyed Cigar Brown Leather Club Tub Armchair Shell Back
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer this lovely vintage hand dyed brown leather tub club armchair with nice
Category
20th Century English Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.7 in W 30.71 in D 36.62 in
Henry Glass Inspired Molded Plywood Tub Chair
By Henry Glass
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Nice Molded plywood tub chair with walnut outer shell in the style of Henry Glass. Newly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Marble Bath Tub, First Half 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Oval tub with a tall smooth wall and a rounded rim. Small relief at the front, depicting the Birth
Category
Early 20th Century European Garden Ornaments
Materials
Marble
Fine Pair of MCM Style Velvet Tub Chairs
Located in New Orleans, LA
A stunning pair of Mid-Century Modern style shell chairs in a lovely azure velvet with triple
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage White & Taupe Swivel Tulip Tub Chairs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
This set of four vintage tub chairs have a sleek, modernist aesthetic and feature the iconic ‘tulip
Category
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Mid-Century Leather Swivel Egg / Tub Chairs on Chrome Tulip Base, Set of 2
Located in Ely, GB
Mid-century vintage set of 2, swivel egg or tub chairs on chrome tulip base.
The set is made
Category
Vintage 1980s British Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 16.93 in
Mid Century Modern Green Faux Leather Tub or Saucer Swivel Chair with Metal Base
Located in Topeka, KS
it a tub chair… Call it a Saucer… Call it a Hoop, Bucket, or Clam Shell BUT whatever you do, make
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 33.25 in D 29 in
bathtub, sink, stoup in white Carrara marble shell-shaped, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient stoup in white Carrara marble, shell-shaped, small basin, built in Italy in the 18th
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Stone Sinks
Materials
Carrara Marble
bathtub, sink, stoup in red Verona marble with shell-shaped, Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
Ancient stoup in red Verona marble, shell-shaped, small basin, built in Italy in the 18th century
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Stone Sinks
Materials
Marble
Lovely Vintage Tetrad England Aged Tan Brown Leather Armchair with Shell Back
By Tetrad
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely aged tan brown leather Tetrad vintage tub armchair
Category
20th Century English Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 36.23 in
Antique stone fountain with basin and mask, carved tritons and shell, '700 Italy
Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)
ancient Tuscan stone wall fountain with "baccellata" tub and mask, carved with tritons and shells
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Fountains
Materials
Stone
H 90.56 in W 39.38 in D 27.56 in
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of shell backed tub chairs, expertly reupholstered in crushed blue velvet on conical wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Vintage F978 Swivel Chairs-Price is Per Chair
By Artifort, Geoffrey D. Harcourt
Located in San Francisco, CA
PRICE IS PER CHAIR
Swivel chair/tub chair originally designed by Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort in
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Modern Curved White and Taupe Grey Leather Swivel Tulip Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen
Located in London, GB
This set of four modern curved swivel tulip tub chairs have a sleek, modernist aesthetic and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 26.78 in
20th Century Italian Rare Neoclassical Stone Garden Large Fountain with Statue
Located in Casale Monferrato, IT
stone mixed with gravel and cement. Beautiful and majestic statue with fish holding up a shell. From the
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Fountains
Materials
Stone
H 90.56 in W 70.87 in D 70.87 in
Important Antique Pair of Mahogany Shaped Armchairs
Located in Benington, Herts
quality. Having shaped and carved arms with tub shaped buttoned backs and feather down cushions making
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Rococo Revival Armchairs
Materials
Linen, Mahogany
Antique Italian Louis XV Rocaille Desk Stand with Double Inkwell
Located in Forney, TX
angels), in front a depressed central pen tray with shell-form decoration in relief, flanked by scalloped
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Louis XV Desk Sets
Materials
Brass
Rare Wilhelm Knoll Lounge Chairs in Bouclé, Germany, 1970s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chairs.
These chairs are a mix between a club and a tub chair shape wise, with a wide, welcoming
Category
Vintage 1970s German Other Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Wood
Pair of Fully Resorted Hand Dyed Whisky Brown Leather Club Tub Armchairs Shell
Located in GB
leather tub club armchairs with soft shell backs.
A very good looking well made and exceptionally
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.35 in W 31.5 in D 31.89 in
Black Scoop Chair Low Back/Black Oak Leg
By Tom Dixon
Located in Tulsa, OK
shell inspired by motor racing ‘tub’ seats.
Re-designed in 2018 for maximum comfort and visual impact
Category
2010s British Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Cup and Saucer 18th Century English Porcelain Caughley Circle ca 1785
By Caughley Porcelain
Located in Katonah, NY
first newspaper advertisements appeared.
Products included tea sets, muffin plates, butter tubs, mugs
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Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Tea Sets
Materials
Porcelain
Wilhelm Knoll Modern Lounge Chairs, Germany, 1970s
By Wilhelm Knoll
Located in Utrecht, NL
lounge chairs.
These chairs are a mix between a club and a tub chair shape wise, with a wide
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
A pair of 1950's Italian tub chairs
Located in London, GB
A vintage pair of tub chairs with shell backs and solid brass feet.
1950's Italian
Category
20th Century Italian Armchairs
Les Arcs 1800 Prefabricated Bathroom Unit by Charlotte Perriand & Rare Sconces
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
fiberglass shell and monoblock polyester and ceramic and chrome-plated brass
Measures: 84" H x 80" W x 64" D
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Architectural Elements
Materials
Brass
H 64 in W 80 in D 84 in
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Shell Tub For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell tub you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every shell tub was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a shell tub, we have 6 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a shell tub — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each shell tub bearing modern, mid-century modern or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shell tub that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jean-Marie Massaud and Poltrona Frau produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Shell Tub?
Prices for a shell tub start at $417 and top out at $43,346 with the average selling for $3,750.
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