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"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
H 31.7 in W 23.6 in D 22.4 in
"Lago'" Leather Shell and Anodized Aluminum Legs Chair by P. Starck for Driade
By Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
manufactured by Driade, with anodized aluminum legs and a stiff polyurethane shell completely covered by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.7 in W 23.6 in D 22.4 in
Gervasoni Next 121 Shell Cast Polished Aluminum Chair in Walnut by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
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
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
1980’s Brown Jordan Aluminum Venetian Scalloped Shell Dining Chairs - Set of 4
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Gorgeous set of aluminum outdoor dining chairs by Brown Jordan with original vinyl cushions that
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 35 in W 23 in D 19 in
Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
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
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
A set of five fine Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Hide Gray fiberglass side shell chairs with the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
"La Fonda" C. Eames by H. Miller Space Age Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Brescia, IT
Black fiberglass shell seat
Aluminium base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 25.2 in
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
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
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
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
H 26 in W 25 in D 25 in
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
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
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Modern Red Plastic Vintage Seven Dining Chairs Ron Arad for Kartell 1999 Italy
By Ron Arad, Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
plastic seat shell chairs with aluminum frame which features movement and dynamic.
Throughout the
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 22.84 in
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
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
H 32.25 in W 24.875 in D 24 in
Chair Armchair "Conchiglia - Shell" Design Robin Day for Hille, 1970s
By Robin Day, Hille
Located in taranto, IT
"Conchiglia - Shell" chair, Hille production based on a design by Robin Day, original 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
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
"La Fonda" Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Fiberglass Shell Two Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
shell seat
Aluminium base.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 24.81 in D 18.9 in
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
H 31 in W 25 in D 25 in
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
H 31.5 in W 24.875 in D 24 in
Chris Schanck, "Shell Chair: Red Gold", 2019
By Christopher Schanck
Located in New York, NY
Chris Schanck [American, b. 1975]
Shell Chair: Red Gold, 2019
Steel, polystyrene, polyurea
Category
2010s American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum, White Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour Chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a perfect
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum, Olive Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour Chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a perfect
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum, Black Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour Chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a perfect
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum, Burning Red Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a perfect
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum and with Olive Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour Chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a perfect
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum & W. Khaki Polypropylene Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour Chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a perfect
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum with Light Grey Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a perfect
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harbour Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base and Black Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, White Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, Khaki Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, Black Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, Olive Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, Light Grey Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, Burning Red Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base with Casters in Black Steel, White Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a perfect
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Black Steel and Light Grey Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Nordhavn neighbourhood, the Harbour chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong profile. Finding a
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1963 MCM Eero Saarinen Knoll Model 151 Tulip Swivel Lounge and Footstool, a Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Elloree, SC
). Featuring newly restored aluminum bases and fiberglass shell (chair). Both pieces have been newly
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 20 in D 22 in
Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, White Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Brown Jordan Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four Brown Jordan Grotto style cast aluminum shell back chairs newly powder coated in light
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of eight polished Venetian grotto style aluminum shell dining chairs. Price is for the set of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Sea Foam Green Aluminum Group Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A sea foam green fiberglass Eames shell chair with a four star swiveling aluminum base from the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of 6 cast aluminum outdoor dining chairs. Made by the iconic Brown Jordan. Beautiful
Category
Late 20th Century North American Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Eames PAC Swivel Armchair w/Greige Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic vintage Eames PAC, pivoting armchair on cast aluminum base, with seldom seen greige color
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 25 in D 22.5 in
Eames Bucket or Shell Chair in Gray Molded Fiberglass on Aluminum Base, Casters
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Kansas City, MO
Early Charles and Ray Eames armless desk chair on aluminum group base with castes. Completely
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 18.5 in D 19 in
Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brescia, IT
Charles Eames
by Hermann Miller,
circa 1960s.
Orange fiberglass shell seat
metal and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Shell Back Grotto Chairs Set of Six Vintage Brown Jordan Style
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century set of six Brown Jordan style shell back 'Grotto' dining chairs in cast aluminum
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ron Arad Cobalt Blue Tom Vac Plastic Shell Chair for Vitra
By Ron Arad, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Cobalt blue Tom Vac plastic shell chair designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Vitra, Germany
Category
1990s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass Shell Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid century modern shell chair was designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Leather Lounge Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
fiberglass shell chairs with woven fabric upholstered seat cushion. The chairs swivel on an aluminum base on
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Midcentury Charles & Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic set of 2 cherry red Herman Miller chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. They have beige
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 25 in D 24 in
Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Stamford, CT
Measures: 18.5 seat height, 18.25 back width.
Two sets of four grotto shell back dining chairs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Eames Red Padded Vinyl Molded Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller, 1980s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
side shell chairs with stacking base. These Industrial grade chairs can be seamlessly integrated in a
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Eames for Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Swivel Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rochester, NY
A set of four Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller matching deep orange fiberglass swivel chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Herman Miller Upholstered Shell Swivel Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
base is made of aluminium resting on wheels. The chairs are retaining the original Herman Miller labels
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Iron
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 24 in
Early Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs by Charles Eames, 1955
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs by Charles Eames, 1955. Set of 4 side/dining chairs are the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Low Shell Dining Chairs Tan
By Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Low Shell Dining chairs. Very clean low fiberglass shell Home or Office chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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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
- 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.
- 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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