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Is the Clam chair comfortable?
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Yes, the Clam chair is comfortable. Arnold Madsen designed the angle of the seat and the curving contours of the iconic chair to fit the shape of the human body so that the piece could provide optimal support. Although for decades, the piece was the victim of cheap reproductions and misattributions, to fellow Scandinavians Viggo Boesen and Martin Olsen, among others, in recent years it has steadily climbed the ranks in the trophy market, going for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Today, it’s one of the fashion set’s most beloved pieces, with fans as starry as Los Angeles art dealer Maggie Kayne and style setter Vanessa Traina. Find a range of Clam chairs on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
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Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen.
The Clam Chair was designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
$11,471 / set
Arnold Madsen Boucle Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen.
The Clam Chair was designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
$11,471 / set
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen.
The Clam Chair was designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
$11,471 / set
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen.
The Clam Chair was designed
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
$11,471 / set
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
$17,173 / set
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
$17,173 / set