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Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs
Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs

Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of six newly powder coated aluminum shell back Grotto style patio chairs attributed to Brown

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Lago'" Lacquered Shell and Aluminum Legs Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade
"Lago'" Lacquered Shell and Aluminum Legs Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade

"Lago'" Lacquered Shell and Aluminum Legs Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade

By Philippe Starck, Driade

Located in Brooklyn, NY

polyurethane shell, supported by thin aluminum legs, and is available in a vast sampler of lacquered colors

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Unique Matteo Grassi Soft Leather Arm Chair in Aluminium Shell by Kunihide Oshi
Unique Matteo Grassi Soft Leather Arm Chair in Aluminium Shell by Kunihide Oshi

Unique Matteo Grassi Soft Leather Arm Chair in Aluminium Shell by Kunihide Oshi

By Matteo Grassi, Kunihide Oshinomi

Located in Voorburg, NL

Unique Italian black leather armchair with an aluminium shell. Designed by Kunihide Oshinomi and

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs + Table Base
Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs + Table Base

Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs + Table Base

By Brown Jordan

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Set of eight Venetian grotto style aluminum shell dining chairs or garden chairs. A dining table

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Gervasoni Next 121 Shell Cast Polished Aluminum Chair in Walnut by Paola Navone
Gervasoni Next 121 Shell Cast Polished Aluminum Chair in Walnut by Paola Navone

Gervasoni Next 121 Shell Cast Polished Aluminum Chair in Walnut by Paola Navone

By Gervasoni, Paola Navone

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gervasoni Next 121 shell cast polished aluminum chair in walnut by Paola Navone Shell chair in

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chair, c. 1950s
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chair, c. 1950s

Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Shell Chair, c. 1950s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Authentic Mid Century Modern stacking molded fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base

Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Topeka, KS

swivel seat on gray fiberglass shell. It is in wonderful vintage condition. The cast aluminum four prong

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Red Shell Chair - Set of 12
Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Red Shell Chair - Set of 12

Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Red Shell Chair - Set of 12

By Herman Miller

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

the bottom. The coveted Aluminum swivel chair with a faux leather seat. A variety of colored

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard  Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base
Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard  Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base

Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base

By Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Unusual Charles Eames / Herman Miller / Girard Padded Arm Shell Swivel Aluminum Base.. White

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 Octavia Chairs, Green and Gray Shell by Laun
Set of 2 Octavia Chairs, Green and Gray Shell by Laun

Set of 2 Octavia Chairs, Green and Gray Shell by Laun

Located in Geneve, CH

Set of 2 Octavia chairs, green and gray shell by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles ) Dawn Collection

Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs

6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

Set of 6 Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Brown Naugahyde Pads, Herman Miller. An

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2

Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Munich, Bavaria

2 similar Eames lounge chairs from the Original Producer in germany Original Cognac brown

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames swivel padded arm shell chairs, unusual color combination, early

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early 2nd generation X base translucent arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s

Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

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

1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad

1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Sven Ivar Dysthe Walnut Lounge Chair in Green Vinyl, Model 1001
1960s Sven Ivar Dysthe Walnut Lounge Chair in Green Vinyl, Model 1001

1960s Sven Ivar Dysthe Walnut Lounge Chair in Green Vinyl, Model 1001

By Sven Ivar Dysthe

Located in Philadelphia, PA

legs are made of tubular aluminum, and the shell of the chair is made from bent walnut ply. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Norwegian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

1970s Herman Miller Eames EC434 Upholstered Arm Shell Chair w/ Fiberglass Shell
1970s Herman Miller Eames EC434 Upholstered Arm Shell Chair w/ Fiberglass Shell

1970s Herman Miller Eames EC434 Upholstered Arm Shell Chair w/ Fiberglass Shell

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an Eames Arm Shell Chair, Model EC434, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in the

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool Shell Chair
Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool Shell Chair

Eames Herman Miller Drafting Stool Shell Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Fraser, MI

Please feel free to reach out for efficient shipping quote to your location. Eames shell chair on

Category

Vintage 1960s Stools

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table
Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table

Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table

By Brown Jordan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A set of four Grotto chairs newly upholstered and powder coated. The set are a compliment to any

Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

1975 Set of Three Herman Miller Eames Arm Shell Chairs PAC w/ Red/Orange Shells
1975 Set of Three Herman Miller Eames Arm Shell Chairs PAC w/ Red/Orange Shells

1975 Set of Three Herman Miller Eames Arm Shell Chairs PAC w/ Red/Orange Shells

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of three Eames Arm Shell PAC Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Highback Shell Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1971
Highback Shell Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1971

Highback Shell Chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1971

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A fully adjustable upholstered desk chair having a molded fiberglass body resting on an early four

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs
Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs

Herman Miller Eames Tandem Bench with Brown Naugahyde Pad Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Chattanooga, TN

shells. Each chair features the Herman Miller insignia beneath the seat. The steel bar also has a Herman

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Ray Charles Eames Herman Miller Padded Arm Shell Chairs Alexander Girard a Pair
Ray Charles Eames Herman Miller Padded Arm Shell Chairs Alexander Girard a Pair

Ray Charles Eames Herman Miller Padded Arm Shell Chairs Alexander Girard a Pair

By Herman Miller, Alexander Girard, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Forest Grove, PA

A pair of fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green
C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green

C. 1950 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Green

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

oversized shock mounts, threaded feet, rope edge, and zenith label. The abbreviated Eames DAR Chair stood

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel, Aluminum, Zinc

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone /Herman Miller

By Herman Miller, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic pair of Mid-Century Modern padded arm shell chairs,Designed by Charles and Ray Eames, for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. It retains its original protruding 1st generation splayed aluminum glide feet. Overall, this chair is

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel, Zinc

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Aluminum Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of aluminum shell chairs available for sale. Frequently made of aluminum, metal and plastic, all aluminum shell chairs available were constructed with great care. We have 54 antique and vintage aluminum shell chairs in-stock, while there are 5 modern editions to choose from as well. Aluminum shell chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Aluminum shell chairs bearing Mid-Century Modern or Hollywood Regency hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Aluminum shell chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are consistently popular.

How Much are Aluminum Shell Chairs?

Aluminum shell chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,600, while the lowest priced sells for $475 and the highest can go for as much as $15,004.

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 Aluminum Shell Chairs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.