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Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean example of this classic fiberglass arm shell chair, designed by Charles Eames
Category

Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early 2nd Generation X Base Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base elephant gray arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

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

Charles Eames LAX Fiberglass Lounge Height Arm Shell Chair / Exposed Fibers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Charles Eames for Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Lounge Height Arm Shell Chair / Retains
Category

Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

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

Second Generation "Ochre" X-Base Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs, Charles Eames
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Second Generation "Ochre" X-base fiberglass arm shell chairs. Charles Eames manufactured by Herman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Crimson" Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Crimson" orange, Herman Miller. Nice
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early Pair of Charles Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs "Elephant Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early pair of Charles Eames fiberglass arm shell chairs "Elephant Hyde Grey" Herman Miller. Nice
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

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

Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge
Category

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

Materials

Zinc

Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation X base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation. X base. Amazing condition
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

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

1 Mid-Century Eames H Miller Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair Walnut Moderna Stool
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
(1) Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Arm Shell on Walnut Swivel Bar Stool Dowel Base by Moderna Herman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut

Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames DAX fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman Miller. It
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1984 Herman Miller Eames 3734 T&em Four Seater Arm Shell Bench in Gray Naugahyde
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
condition. The base is constructed from steel and aluminum. The shells are Eames arm shells in black
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Benches

Materials

Steel

Eames Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair X Base Zenith Rope Edge
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome example of the Charles and Ray Eames LAX molded fiberglass arm shell chair for Herman
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
green original naugahyde removable pad and fiberglass shell (with painted back). The DAX is an iconic
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Shell Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
A circa 1960s Italian four-arm shell chandelier, shell incrusted body, some patina, stabile and
Category

Vintage 1960s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Vintage Shell Chandelier
Vintage Shell Chandelier
H 18 in Dm 30 in
Pair of Nickel-Plated Shell Sconces
Located in New York, NY
Pair of circa 1950's French nickel-plated two-arm shell-shaped sconces. Measurements: Height: 8
Category

Vintage 1950s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Metal

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Black Metallic Top
By Dolce & Gabbana, D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in New York, NY
metallic flecks throughout, and metallic gold ribbon woven into the binding at the neckline and arm holes
Category

1990s Italian Camisoles and Shell Tops

Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Black Metallic Top
Vintage Dolce & Gabbana Black Metallic Top
Size: Size XS + Small, see description
Set of 4 Silvered Shell Sconces. Sold per pair
Located in New York, NY
A set of 4 large circa 1940s English silver plated bronze two-arm shell-shaped sconces. Sold per
Category

Vintage 1940s English Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze, Silver Plate

Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles and Ray Eames designed MAX low lounge arm shells with X-base. Original black base and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Eames LAR Cats Cradle Base Fiberglass Armshell Lounge Chair
By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
fiberglass arm shell. Patina to base. Shell is in excellent condition.
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Zinc

Eames RAR Rocking Armchair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice iconic Mid Century designed molded fiberglass rocking arm shell chair in a parchment
Category

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

Materials

Metal

1st Generation Charles Eames Zenith/Herman Miller Plastic Rope Edge Chair
By Charles Eames, Zenith, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare, early set of 4 Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass arm shell chairs, extremely rare "Raw Umber
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Articulating Tubular Steel Mannequin
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
fiberglass arm shell chair and with vintage leather mail carrier bag for scale.
Category

20th Century American Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Steel

George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Charles Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Dining Chairs in Orange
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
vintage Eames fiberglass arm shells in assorted colors. We have larger lots that are perfect for
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1964 Mr. Zip Leather Postal Sling Bag
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
style meets utility in every stitch. Photographed sitting in an Eames fiberglass arm shell chair and on
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Trunks and Luggage

Materials

Brass

1951 Pair of Herman Miller Eames DAX Rope Edge Armshell Chairs in Greige
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of circa 1951 production Herman Miller Eames DAX arm shell chairs with
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the
Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 22.5 in
Early Rope Edge Eames Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger
Category

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

Materials

Iron

Second Generation All Original Eames Fiberglass with Dar Eiffel Tower Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
fiberglass arm shell with original Eiffel Tower base. This model is extremely rare as they were only made for
Category

20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Large Mid-Century Three-Arm Tiered Capiz Shell Teardrop Chandelier
Located in St. Louis, MO
Unique three-arm chandelier with translucent Capiz shells, having lead frames forming teardrop
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Shell

Ostrich Egg Shell & Cast Brass Arm Sconce
By Dogfork Lamp Arts
Located in San Francisco, CA
brass arm, backplate, and shade cover in an oil rubbed bronze finish. This fixture a has a rich, bone
Category

2010s American Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Ostrich Egg Shell & Cast Brass Arm Sconce
Ostrich Egg Shell & Cast Brass Arm Sconce
H 11.25 in W 5.25 in D 6.75 in
Paul McCobb Origami Armchair on Spider Base
By Paul McCobb
Located in Dronten, NL
1960s vintage white molded fiberglass Origami arm shell chair designed by Paul McCobb on a very
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Paul McCobb Origami Armchair on Spider Base
Paul McCobb Origami Armchair on Spider Base
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Vintage Pair of Shaped Shell Pink Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of shell pink upholstered arm chairs with shaped back, dark wood tapered legs in
Category

20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Wrought Iron Seating Antique Teal Shell Arm Chair
By Leinfelder
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now and ready to ship is a vintage wrought iron seating antique teal shell arm chair
Category

Late 20th Century Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

1952 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge SAX Dining / Side Armshell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the first production of the fiberglass arm shells. Aside from the rope edge, they also retain the
Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Venetian Mirrored Back Shell Form Double Arm Sconces
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of Venetian mirrored back, shell form, double arm sconces. The shaped mirrored back vintage
Category

20th Century Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Mirror

Eames PAC Yellow Padded Swivel Armchair w/Gray Fiberglass Shell & Aluminum Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
chair? You have found it. This arm shell chair is one of the most sought-after designs by Charles and
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian Shell Giltwood Arm Chairs
By Quatrain
Located in LOS ANGELES, CA
Pair of Quatrain for Dessin Fournir Venetian She’ll Giltwood Arm Chairs. Sold in pairs, 4 pair
Category

1990s American Rococo Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
Located in Hudson, NY
A vintage French wrought iron six-light scrolled arm rectangular chandelier encrusted in sea shells
Category

20th Century French Rococo Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Wrought Iron

Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
Shell Encrusted Iron Chandelier
H 21 in W 30 in D 18 in
Pair of French Walnut Foliage and Shell Arm Chairs with Cane Seats C. 1820
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of French Walnut foliage and shell arm chairs with original cane backs and seats, leather arms
Category

Antique 1820s French Louis Philippe Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Walnut

Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller Zenith Plastics LAX Rope Edge X Base Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Forest Grove, PA
Mid Century specialist I came to a photo shoot with two Eames three seaters with yellow arm shells in
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Pen Shell Dining Chairs by Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills
By Marquis Collection of Beverly Hills 1
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1980s Glamorous set of six crackled pen shell and boucle dining chairs by Marquis Collection of
Category

Vintage 1980s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Shell, Bouclé, Wood

Antique William IV Shell Gilt Bronze Double Inkwell with Pen Rest Candle Stand
Located in Atlanta, GA
shells and gilt bronze. The double inkwell features two scalloped fluted glass containers complete with
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European William IV Inkwells

Materials

Bronze

Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The chairs has very
Category

Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Shell Chips Finished Regency Style Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Regency orange lacquered shell finish arm chair. Mohair camel beige upholstery
Category

20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
paddle shaped arms and unique large nut & bolt joinery. Sling seat with newly upholstered striped shell
Category

Vintage 1970s French Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs
Jean Gillon Paddle Arm Chairs
H 27.25 in W 38.5 in D 36.25 in
Mid-20th century elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century deco inspired shell back armchair, circa 1940. A fine example of Swedish design
Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

French Midcentury Nautical Brass Shell Wall Sconce
Located in New York, NY
French 1940s nautical brass rope and trident 2-arm wall sconce with shell medallion and crystal
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

English Anglo-Indian Padouk Arm Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian George II padouk arm chairs with balloon slip seats
Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Anglo-Indian Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Padouk

Double Arm Mercury Glass Reading Lamp
Located in Oakville, CT
Vintage double arm Industrial floor lamp, fully adjustable reading, task light with antique mercury
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron, Steel

Prada Eyewear Tortoise Shell Square Frame Sunglasses
By Prada
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Do not mis out on the Prada Eyewear Tortoise Shell Square Frame Sunglasses – a perfect fusion of
Category

2010s Italian Sunglasses

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, love heart shape
Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
H 45.48 in W 26.38 in D 44.89 in
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Arm Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the arm shell you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, metal and fabric, every arm shell was constructed with great care. Find 541 options for an antique or vintage arm shell now, or shop our selection of 55 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect arm shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each arm shell bearing mid-century modern, modern or louis xv hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one arm shell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Arm Shell?

Prices for an arm shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $145 and can go as high as $196,021, while the average can fetch as much as $3,008.