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4 Early dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1957
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
'Munkegaard' chair from 1957 is the third of Arne Jacobsen’s original shell chairs. It was designed for the
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19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Steel

Antique 4 Early dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1957
4 Early dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1957

4 Early dining chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1957

H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid

H 41 in W 18 in D 24 in
Swedish Rococo Original Painted Carved Shell Detailed Chair, circa 18th Century
Located in London, GB
in 1760. The chair features carved shell detailing to the front of the seat and back, with trailing
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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Oak

Antique Swedish Rococo Original Painted Carved Shell Detailed Chair, circa 18th Century
Swedish Rococo Original Painted Carved Shell Detailed Chair, circa 18th Century

Swedish Rococo Original Painted Carved Shell Detailed Chair, circa 18th Century

H 40.95 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending
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18th Century Swedish Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Antique 18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat

18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat

H 38 in W 22 in D 19 in
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Asheville, NC
Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

H 28 in W 26 in D 24 in
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
By Pauly et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Naturalistically carved, the back decorated with a shell, lifting to reveal a tufted cushion back
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Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Gold Leaf

Antique Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair

Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair

H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in
Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of three Regency period Mahogany Gillow Shell backed hall chairs
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19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century
Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century

Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century

H 33.86 in W 15.36 in D 14.57 in
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair
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1780s English Georgian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Hardwood

Antique Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 17.13 in
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Hollywood, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating
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1760s English George II Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Muslin, Walnut

Antique English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760

English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760

H 43 in W 35 in D 32 in
Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4 English George II period walnut side chairs of good scale, the undulating crestrail
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Early 18th Century English George II Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs
Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs

Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs

H 39 in W 22 in D 18 in
English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
Located in Hollywood, SC
English Queen Anne Mahogany upholstered wingback chair with flanking flared wings, flanking
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1740s English Queen Anne Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740

English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740

H 43 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
of a Better World" (New Haven, 2005), fig. 4.28, p. 147. Each chair has a floral shell carved crest
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Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Silk, Walnut

Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765
Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765

Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765

H 40 in W 24 in D 22 in
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant near pair of antique Syrian carved walnut folding scribes chairs with shell
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Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Bone, Shell, Walnut

Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria
Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria

Pair Antique Syrian Moorish Inlaid Folding Chairs, Late 19th Century, Syria

H 40.5 in W 19 in D 20 in
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The rustic chair from the early 19th century, with a hand-carved shell, is a charming piece that
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Early 19th Century Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Set of 7 rustic chairs
Set of 7 rustic chairs

Set of 7 rustic chairs

H 36.82 in W 17.33 in D 16.54 in
18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of rococo chairs made in Sweden about 1765. The model are provincial and unique. The
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1760s Swedish Rococo Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Birch

18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden
18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden

18th Century Rococo Chairs Sweden

H 40.16 in W 20.48 in D 16.93 in
George II Giltwood Banquet Chair
By Jonathan Sainsbury
Located in Sturminster Marshall, Dorset
A fine George II gilt-wood banquet chair with a classical rake to the back on acanthus and shell
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18th Century British Neoclassical Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Giltwood

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair

George II Giltwood Banquet Chair

H 39.18 in W 25.04 in D 28.15 in
Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
This French ladies desk chair is mahogany and is carved with leaf and floral designs with stylized
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1920s French Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Carved French Ladies Desk Chair
Carved French Ladies Desk Chair

Carved French Ladies Desk Chair

H 33.5 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale style ribband back side chair, variations of this chair can been seen in Thomas
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1890s English Chippendale Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany

Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair

Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair

H 39.75 in W 25 in D 23 in
Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
1920 The Chairs are Raised Upon Cabriole Legs with Pad Feet, Having Carved Shells to the Knees. The
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1920s Queen Anne Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture

Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture

H 41 in W 23 in D 23 in
Pair of Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs
Located in Westwood, NJ
A pair of George II Chippendale carved mahogany side chairs, with a shell carved and scroll eared
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1760s European Chippendale Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs
Pair of Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs

Pair of Chippendale Mahogany Side Chairs

H 36.5 in W 22 in D 19 in
Plywood Group Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
Plywood Group Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, designed in the 1945/1946s. Stainless
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Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Ash

Plywood Group Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames
Plywood Group Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames

Plywood Group Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames

H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
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19th Century Egyptian Moorish Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair

Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair

H 41 in W 18 in D 24 in
18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible hand carved vintage chair, the splat and stile feature intricate fish scale carvings
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18th Century Victorian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair
18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair

18th Century Hand Carved Scale Sculptural Chair

H 48.5 in W 19.5 in D 14 in
Pair of George I walnut side chairs
Located in Salisbury, GB
Pair of George I walnut style side chairs This pair of fine walnut side chairs in the George I
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1880s English George I Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of George I walnut side chairs
Pair of George I walnut side chairs

Pair of George I walnut side chairs

H 40 in W 19.5 in D 18 in
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
American cast iron dentist chair circa 1890. We have had this restored at great expense, walnut shell
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Iron

19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair
19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair

19th century American decorative cast iron dentist chair

H 42.5 in W 29 in D 50 in
Set of Six Walnut Queen Anne Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
feature a carved shell on the knee and ''C'' scroll on each side. The backs of these chairs are angled for
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1880s English Queen Anne Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Walnut, Burl

Set of Six Walnut Queen Anne Chairs
Set of Six Walnut Queen Anne Chairs

Set of Six Walnut Queen Anne Chairs

H 36 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Pair of 18th Century Irish Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of 18th century Irish mahogany side chairs on cabriole legs with carved shell on knees.
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1750s Irish Antique Shell Chair

Pair of 18th Century Irish Side Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Irish Side Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Irish Side Chairs

H 39 in W 24 in D 22 in
Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
By Europa Antiques
Located in Madrid, ES
Rare 18th Century Portuguese Chair in Walnut High-backed armchair à la reine in walnut, molded and
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18th Century Portuguese Baroque Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO
Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO

Rare Portuguese Chair 18th Century Rosewood with VIDEO

H 47.45 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV side chairs feature the graceful lines that are exceptionally
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Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs

H 43.5 in W 20 in D 19 in
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs
Located in LA CIOTAT, FR
A delightful pair of late 19th century carved and moulded giltwood side chairs, with caned seats
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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Cane, Giltwood

Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs
Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs

Pair of French Antique Giltwood Caned Side Chairs

No Reserve
H 38.98 in W 15.95 in D 14.97 in
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Elegant pair of vintage French arm chairs Hand carved frames finished in gilt to give it that gold
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1920s French Provincial Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Giltwood

Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil
Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil

Pair Vintage Gilt Arm Chairs French Salon Fauteuil

H 44 in W 29 in D 24 in
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
Located in Norton, MA
A pair of Chippendale carved Walnut side chairs, with pierced and shell carved and scroll eared
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood, Walnut

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs
18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

18th Century Pair of Chippendale Walnut Side Chairs

H 39 in W 23.25 in D 19.25 in
10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of 10 similar Rococo chairs made in Stockholm, about 1770. The chairs are made in alder
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1770s Swedish Rococo Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Birch

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm
10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm

10 late 18th Century Rococo chairs made in Stockholm

H 38.98 in W 18.9 in D 15.36 in
Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Pair of 19th century carved walnut side chairs circa 1870. Good quality pair of side chairs which
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Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs
Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs

Pair of 19th Century carved walnut side chairs

H 33 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
Set of four walnut George II style side chairs, the crest rail features the Prince of Wales plume
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1880s English George II Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs
Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs

Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs

H 39.88 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs
Located in Lisboa, PT
floral patterns, shells, and scrolls. Louis XV chairs typically have a graceful silhouette with cabriole
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Mid-17th Century French Baroque Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs
Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs

Pair of 18th Century Painted Louis XV Seating Chairs

H 35.44 in W 18.9 in D 15.75 in
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Located in Norton, MA
Walnut and Burl Walnut Chippendale Side Chair, having shaped seat on shell carved cabriole legs
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18th Century English Chippendale Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut
Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut

Antique 18th Century Chippendale Walnut Side Chair Burl Walnut

H 38 in W 21 in D 19.25 in
English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
A pair of finely crafted solid oak English hall chairs from the 19th century. The shapely back
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19th Century English French Provincial Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood, Hardwood, Oak

English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs
English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs

English 19th Century Pair of Oak Hall Chairs

H 33.75 in W 15.5 in D 18.25 in
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style side chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Silk, Oak

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs

Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs

H 43 in W 17.5 in D 16.5 in
Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730
By William Kent
Located in London, GB
An elegant George II walnut side chair with scrolled crest rail, pierced splat and shell carved
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Early 18th Century British George II Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730
Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730

Elegant George II Walnut Carved Side Chair, c.1730

H 37.01 in W 24.02 in D 22.05 in
19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Sofia, BG
19th century English Regency mahogany hall chairs in the manner of Gillows, each with a scroll and
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs
19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs

19th Century English Regency Hand Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs

H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
A PAIR OF REGENCY MAHOGANY HALL CHAIRS ATTRIBUTED TO GILLOWS, c. 1815 For a related mahogany
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster

Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster

H 35.04 in W 15.56 in D 19.3 in
Stunning set of eight antique George III mahogany inlaid dining chairs
Located in Ipswich, GB
carver chairs and six single chairs with a quality mahogany reeded top rail with a shell inlaid carved
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Early 19th Century George III Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Stunning set of eight antique George III mahogany inlaid dining chairs
Stunning set of eight antique George III mahogany inlaid dining chairs

Stunning set of eight antique George III mahogany inlaid dining chairs

H 33.47 in W 20.08 in D 18.12 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head

H 34.5 in W 25 in D 19 in
Pair of Baroque Chairs, North Rhine-Westphalia / Germany, circa 1780
Located in Greding, DE
carved vegetable décor with shell ornament on the curved frame. The chairs are covered with blue velvet
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1780s German Baroque Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of Baroque Chairs, North Rhine-Westphalia / Germany, circa 1780
Pair of Baroque Chairs, North Rhine-Westphalia / Germany, circa 1780

Pair of Baroque Chairs, North Rhine-Westphalia / Germany, circa 1780

H 41.34 in W 17.33 in D 18.31 in
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Located in Fayetteville, AR
each side. A symmetrical shell motif can be found above and below the cross. The chair is additionally
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mohair, Walnut

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair
Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

Mid-19th Century French Hand-Carved Walnut Prie Dieu or Prayer Chair

H 36 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique liegoise chairs with embossed leather seats are perfect for the breakfast room
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Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats
Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats

Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats

H 40 in W 18 in D 17.5 in
American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration
Located in Wells, ME
American pair of fancy Sheraton hand painted side chairs with balloon shaped rush seats. The
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Early 19th Century American Sheraton Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Rush, Wood, Paint

American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration
American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration

American Early 19th Century Pair of Fancy Sheraton Chairs Original Decoration

H 33 in W 17.5 in D 15 in
Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair antique French Louis XV side chairs with tapestry upholstery was sculpted from fine walnut
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Early 20th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Tapestry, Walnut

Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery

Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery

H 45 in W 21 in D 22 in
Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
chairs from Sweden feature shell motif carvings about the top rail crest and center front seat rail
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Early 18th Century Swedish Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century
Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century

Pair of Swedish Period Rococo Carved-Wood Side Chairs, 18th Century

H 40.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
discriminating taste will recognize that from the exceptional hand carved work covering the chairs' frames to the
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Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2

Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2

H 40 in W 28 in D 24 in
Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760
Located in New York, NY
A pair of late Baroque Swedish chairs, origin: Sweden, circa 1750 -1760, reupholstered in linen
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18th Century Swedish Baroque Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood

Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760
Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760

Pair of Late Baroque Swedish Chairs, Origin, Sweden, Circa 1750-1760

H 45.28 in W 17.52 in D 14.57 in
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four 19th century French Louis XV giltwood chairs is a wonderful find, indeed! The gracious
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1880s French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Giltwood

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Chairs
Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Chairs

Set of Four 19th Century French Louis XV Giltwood Chairs

H 38 in W 21 in D 19 in
Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of French 19th century Louis XV st. dark oak chairs. Each chair is raised by elegant
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19th Century French Louis XV Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Oak

Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs
Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs

Pair of French 19th Century Dark Oak Louis XV St. Chairs

H 40.5 in W 21.5 in D 25 in
English George II Period Leather Lounging Chair, Backstool, Walnut Cabriole Legs
Located in Wells, ME
English George II period walnut, leather upholstered backstool or lounging chair of generous
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1750s English George II Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

English George II Period Leather Lounging Chair, Backstool, Walnut Cabriole Legs
English George II Period Leather Lounging Chair, Backstool, Walnut Cabriole Legs

English George II Period Leather Lounging Chair, Backstool, Walnut Cabriole Legs

H 39.75 in W 27 in D 30 in
18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs
Located in Atlanta, GA
legs. The serpentine curved front having a shell carving in the center. The style being curvilinear
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Mid-18th Century Italian Rococo Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Giltwood

18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs
18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs

18th Century Italian Rococo Set of Four Giltwood Arm Chairs

H 36 in W 25.5 in D 26 in
Set of Four George I Walnut and Marquetry Side Chairs
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A Set of four George I walnut and marquetry side chairs: the splats inlaid with scallop shell
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Early 18th Century English Antique Shell Chair

Set of Four George I Walnut and Marquetry Side Chairs
Set of Four George I Walnut and Marquetry Side Chairs

Set of Four George I Walnut and Marquetry Side Chairs

H 42 in W 21.5 in D 18 in
Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Dublin, IE
A fine pair of Regency hall / side chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster, with carved scallop
Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Wood

Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows
Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows

Early Pair of 19th Century English Regency Hall Chairs Attributed to Gillows

H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
A superb pair of early 18th-century carved George I mahogany chairs, circa 1720. Each chair is
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Early 18th Century English George I Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720
Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720

Pair of George I 18th Century Carved Mahogany Chairs, Circa 1720

H 39.38 in W 21.66 in D 17.33 in
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway with this well carved pair of antique Sgabello chairs. Crafted of walnut in
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Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Antique Shell Chair

Materials

Walnut

Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs
Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

Pair of 19th Century Italian Renaissance Carved Walnut Sgabello Hall Chairs

H 44.5 in W 14.5 in D 16.5 in
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Antique Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique shell chair for your home. Frequently made of wood, mahogany and metal, every antique shell chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique shell chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique shell chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Georgian and Regency styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique shell chair over the years, but those crafted by Gillows of Lancaster & London, Charles Eames and Charles and Ray Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Shell Chair?

Prices for an antique shell chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $95 and can go as high as $45,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,554.

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 Antique Shell Chair
  • What are Shell Chairs?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is the Shell Chair comfortable?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
    1 Answer
    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.
  • What is an antique Bergère chair?
    2 Answers
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An antique Bergère chair is a Victorian-era French armchair, often with upholstered armrests and a removable seat cushion. The curved back of this chair would be crafted with wicker. Shop a collection of Bergère chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Bergere chairs are a type of upholstered French armchair that have an enclosed design. They’re designed for lounging comfortably and usually feature deep, wide seats. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of antique Bergere chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • How much is an antique barber chair worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    Depending on the quality, age, and model, Koken vintage barber chairs can sell for $500 to $6000. Older chairs will often have a higher value.
  • How much is my antique high chair worth?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    There is no universal guideline for determining the value of antique high chairs. Typically, high chairs can cost anywhere between $50 and $500. The price of a high chair is determined by the condition of the chair, its construction, whether or not all parts are intact and its desirability.
  • What did antique carver chairs originally look like?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020

    The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.

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