Arctander Clam Chair by Philip Arctander, Fumed Oak & Sheepskin
By Philip Arctander, Paustian
Located in Atlanta, GA
Developed by Danish architect Philip Arctander, crafted in 1944, the Arctander Clam Chair boasts a unique, organic form that effortlessly merges sculptural brilliance with unparallel...
Oak
'clam' chair Arnold Madsen style oak and lambskin Sweden 1990s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Paris, IDF
A pair « Clam » chair in the style of Philip Arctander or Arnold Madsen.
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen, Skive Møbelfabrik, Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
The most amazing pair of clam easy chairs made in the style of Arnold Madsen. These chairs were produced by Skive Møbelfabrik in the 1950s and have been restored with respect for it...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The design bears resemblance to the famous model Pragh by Designer team Schubell and Madsen and also has a stance and silhouette similar to Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair. Mad...
Wool, Beech
Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Initially coined the "Musling stolen" (meaning "Mussel Shell"), the Clam Chair marked the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership between Madsen and Schubell.
Sheepskin
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.75 in D 31.5 in
Armchair inspired by Philip Arctander's Clam Chair, in sheepskin and beech
By Philip Arctander
Located in Ottawa, ON
Inspired by Philip Arctander's clam chair, this piece is upholstered in sheepskin and features beech arms and legs.
Sheepskin, Beech
Philip Arctander-Clam Chair, 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Easy chair with round oak armrests and legs, seat and back upholstered with light stribed button fitted wool. Designed 1944. Manufactured by Nordisk Staal- & Møbel Central, Denmark. ...
Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"
By Philip Arctander
Located in Salzburg, Austria
The "Clam chair" was designed by the Danish architect Philip Arctander in 1944 and presented the following year at the newly-opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen.
Wool, Wood
Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"
By Philip Arctander
Located in Salzburg, Austria
The "Clam chair" was designed by the Danish architect Philip Arctander in 1944 and presented the following year at the newly-opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhag...
Sheepskin, Wood
Unavailable
H 33.88 in W 26.32 in D 29.88 in
Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Shearling
By Philip Arctander
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of two clam chairs designed by Philip Arctander circa 1940s freshly reupholstered in shearling + wood Measures: 33 ?”
Sheepskin, Wood
Clam Chair, Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“Clam” rocking chair with round beech armrests and legs. Seat and back upholstered with red colored fabric, fitted with buttons. Designed 1944. This example made 1940s by Nordisk Sta...
Set of Charlotte Perriand Pine Stools for Les Arcs
By Charlotte Perriand
Located in Chicago, IL
Pictured with the corresponding dining table, also available for purchase Individual stools can be purchased separately for $1600 each Pictured with a Philip Arctander Clam chair a...
Pine
Unavailable
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
“Clam” Easy Chair Designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in Los Gatos, CA
“Clam” easy chair designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944.
Unavailable
H 33.08 in W 25.99 in D 33.08 in
Clam Chair Philip Arctander Sheep skinn Vik Blindheim Norway Scandinavia
By Philip Arctander
Located in Oslo, NO
Classic Clam chair Philip Arctander sheepskin Clam chair Vik & Blindheim, Norway Scandinavia Beech legs, tann leather buttons, Norwegian Sheepskin upholstery.
Leather, Sheepskin, Beech
Philip Arctander Clam Chair, 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Philip Arctander clam chair with legs of birch upholstered with sheep skin.
Philip Arctander Clam Chair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Philip Arctander clam chair with legs of stained wood upholstered with white sheep skin.
Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs, 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Philip Arctander clam chairs with legs of birch, upholstered with lamb skin fitted with buttons.
Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs, 1944
By Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Philip Arctander clam chairs with legs of stained oak, upholstered with sheep skin fitted with buttons.
Sold
H 35.44 in W 27.56 in D 33.47 in
Arctander Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arctander clam chair; Sheepskin; Philip Arctander; Denmark; 1944; Danish Design; Muslingestol; Scandinavian Design; The Arctander clam chair, also known as the “Muslingestol”, is...
Sheepskin, Wood
Philip Arctander, "Clam" Chair, Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
The "Clam chair" by Philip Arctander, 1940s with round armrests and legs of wood.
Wool
Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs
By Philip Arctander
Located in Amarillo, TX
Philip Arctander. Lounge chairs (pair). 1940s, Denmark, Sweden. Lacquered birch, lamb skin or wool, wooden buttons. Dimensions: Height 85 cm, depth 89 cm, width 64 cm, seat h...
Philip Arctander Clam Chair Easychair Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare model of Philip Arctander's iconic "Clam Chair" made and produced in Denmark during the 1940s.
Sheepskin
Style of Philip Arctander "Clam Chair" in Lamb Fur
By Philip Arctander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind design in the style of Philip Arctander features a solid birch frame with club feet and looped armrests. Upholstered in a soft lamb fur. It's as much a statement piece...
Sold
H 35.44 in W 24.81 in D 29.14 in
Phillip Arctander "Clam Chair" by Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central, Denmark
By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1
Located in Karlstad, SE
Clam chair by Filip Arctander, produced by Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central, Denmark.
Sheepskin, Birch
Philip Arctander "Clam Chair" in Black Curly Sheepskin, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare clam chair designed by Philip Arctander and produced by Vik & Blindheim, Norway in the 1940s.
Sheepskin, Beech
Philip Arctander Clam Chair Easychair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great and rare example of this iconic "Clam Chair" by Philip Arctander from the 1940-50s.
Sheepskin, Wood
Sold
H 35.44 in W 24.02 in D 30.32 in
Arnold Madsen / Philip Arctander Clam Chair in Sheepskin Prod in Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid-century easy chair "clam chair" by Philip Arctander / Arnold Madsen produced in Denmark in the 1940s.
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 38.59 in W 24.41 in L 38.59 in
Arnold Madsen / Philip Arctander Clam Chair in Sheepskin Prod in Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid-century easy chair "clam chair" by Philip Arctander / Arnold Madsen produced in Denmark in the 1940s.
Sheepskin, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 33.47 in
Arnold Madsen Philip Arctander "Clam Chair" in Sheepskin Made in Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare easy arm chair model "clam chair" designed by Arnold Madsen / Philip Arctander and produced in Denmark during the 1940s.
Sheepskin, Beech
Philip Arktander Clam Chair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Phillip Arctander clam chair with legs of original patinated beech wood upholstered with white sheep skin.
Philip Arctander-Style Sherpa Armchair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish, mid-century armchair in the manner of Philip Arctander's "Clam" chair. Featuring luxurious white button-tufted sherpa upholstery.
Wood, Beech
Pair of Phillip Arctander Muslingestol Clam Chairs
By Philip Arctander
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An exceptional organic pair of Arctander Clam chairs in a natural curly sheepskin with leather buttons.
Leather, Oak, Sheepskin
Philip Arctander's "Muslingestol" Armchair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A pair of Philip Arctander's clam chairs in original fabric. Sold separately.
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