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Hollywood Regency Art Deco Grosfeld House Fan / Shell Chairs
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Grosfeld House Fan / Shell Chairs

Hollywood Regency Art Deco Grosfeld House Fan / Shell Chairs

By Grosfeld House, Dorothy Draper, Gilbert Rohde

Located in Chicago, IL

Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs. Style of Dorothy Draper / Gilbert Rohde These will require reupholstery.

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s
Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s

Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s

By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen, Mogens Lassen

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful pair of vintage Danish modern shell lounge chairs. Their iconic curved, fluted backrests and armrests evoke the elegant form of a shell, while the dark wooden legs provid...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Wood

Berga Mobler Highback Lounge Chair in Green Striped Upholstery
Berga Mobler Highback Lounge Chair in Green Striped Upholstery

Berga Mobler Highback Lounge Chair in Green Striped Upholstery

By Berga Mobler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Berga Mobler, highback armchair, fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of a green s...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Midcentury Modern Chrome Tubular Coctail Lounge Chairs Set of Two
Midcentury Modern Chrome Tubular Coctail Lounge Chairs Set of Two

Midcentury Modern Chrome Tubular Coctail Lounge Chairs Set of Two

$4,190 / set

H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Midcentury Modern Chrome Tubular Coctail Lounge Chairs Set of Two

By Thonet

Located in Antwerp, BE

Sixties cocktail chairs set off two featuring a walnut wood shell armchair with a chrome floating base and camel leather seating comfort, with a nod to the Art Deco period.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of 'Fish' Lounge Chairs by John Salterini, Circa 1950's, USA
Pair of 'Fish' Lounge Chairs by John Salterini, Circa 1950's, USA

Pair of 'Fish' Lounge Chairs by John Salterini, Circa 1950's, USA

By John Salterini

Located in Girona, Spain

But Salterini was equally influenced by the Gothic Revival and Art Deco movements, incorporating their signature flourishes like intricate lace-like patterns, delicate vine leaves an...

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

Materials

Metal

Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Club Chairs
Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Club Chairs

Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Club Chairs

$12,000 / set

H 31 in W 34 in D 30 in

Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Club Chairs

By Milo Baughman

Located in Dallas, TX

Fully restored, including fully restored frame, new foam these chairs are very comfortable and ready for use. These fashionable lounge chairs can blend seamlessly against a multitude...

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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Art Deco Inspired Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair with Espresso Lacquer Shell, New
Art Deco Inspired Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair with Espresso Lacquer Shell, New

Art Deco Inspired Barrel Swivel Lounge Chair with Espresso Lacquer Shell, New

Located in New York, NY

This striking armchair combines generous upholstered volume with a sculptural wraparound shell. The rounded seat, curved arms, and continuous backrest create a soft, enveloping profi...

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House

Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant pair of mirror image asymmetrical Art Deco shell back parlor chairs in a wine colored upholstery. The pair features solid wood frames with gold leaf finish, curved backs, tap...

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Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Swivel Lounge Chair in Woolly Textured Boucle with Striped Exotic Wood Shell
Swivel Lounge Chair in Woolly Textured Boucle with Striped Exotic Wood Shell

Swivel Lounge Chair in Woolly Textured Boucle with Striped Exotic Wood Shell

By JLC

Located in New York, NY

The Swivel Lounge Chair is defined by a rounded, enveloping silhouette with a continuous upholstered seat, curved arms, and softly arched backrest. The form has a generous lounge pro...

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2010s Portuguese Art Deco Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood

VINTAGE PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER SHELL ARM CHAiRS
VINTAGE PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER SHELL ARM CHAiRS

VINTAGE PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER SHELL ARM CHAiRS

$5,265 / set

H 35.44 in W 30.71 in D 33.47 in

VINTAGE PAIR OF ART DECO STYLE HAND DYED LEATHER SHELL ARM CHAiRS

Located in Pulborough, GB

The hand-dyed finish gives the leather wonderful depth and variation, creating a warm, aged look with plenty of vintage charm. The chairs feature an elegant shell-shaped backrest, a...

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20th Century British Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple
Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple

Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Nubuck Leather, Handmade by Greenapple

By Greenapple, Rute Martins

Located in Lisboa, PT

Art Deco Caramulo Swivel Lounge Chair, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern.

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Lounge Chairs, Style Armand Albert Rateau
Pair French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Lounge Chairs, Style Armand Albert Rateau

Pair French Modern Neoclassical Bronze Lounge Chairs, Style Armand Albert Rateau

By Armand Albert Rateau

Located in New York, NY

A Rare and Elegant Pair of French Modern Neoclassical Style Curile form armchairs or club chairs in the style of Armand Albert Rateau. These exquisite lounge chairs are in solid bron...

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Late 20th Century French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Bronze

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A
Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Located in Lewes, England

Original Swedish Art Deco shellback armchair club chair 1920s-1940s previously reupholstered in top grade white Italian leather with a fully sprung seat and rare fluted back.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Paolo Buffa Style Sculptural 'Shell' Armchair in Aqua Velvet, Italy, 1950s
Paolo Buffa Style Sculptural 'Shell' Armchair in Aqua Velvet, Italy, 1950s

Paolo Buffa Style Sculptural 'Shell' Armchair in Aqua Velvet, Italy, 1950s

By Paolo Buffa

Located in London, GB

An authentic Italian mid-century lounge chair, circa 1950. The design is defined by its organic silhouette, featuring a wide scalloped backrest and substantial rolled armrests. The c...

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Vintage 1950s Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Textile, Upholstery, Velvet, Hardwood, Walnut

Scandinavian mid century deco inspired 3 piece salon suite
Scandinavian mid century deco inspired 3 piece salon suite

Scandinavian mid century deco inspired 3 piece salon suite

$3,412 / set

H 29.5 in W 60.5 in D 37 in

Scandinavian mid century deco inspired 3 piece salon suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite circa 1950. Elegant lounge suite to give any interior that hotel look and very much in the art deco taste.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Beech

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Shell Chairs
Shell Chairs

Shell Chairs

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H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in

Shell Chairs

By Gio Ponti

Located in BANGALOW, NSW

A pair of Gio Ponti 'Shell' chairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1940's Italy. Curved shell model covered in original teal leather, the cushions have feathers inside with air vents that al...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Art Deco Shell Back Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs
Rare Art Deco Shell Back Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs

Rare Art Deco Shell Back Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Rare Art Deco style "Shell Back" rattan lounge chairs feature the icon modernist shell seat back all made with hand-hammered stick rattan covered in blue cushions.

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Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair.

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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair.

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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair 1930s Asymmetrical Art Deco Shell Back Chairs
Pair 1930s Asymmetrical Art Deco Shell Back Chairs

Pair 1930s Asymmetrical Art Deco Shell Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant pair of mirror image art deco shell back fireside chairs in heathered cinnamon-orange upholstery. Solid mahogany frames and legs have been refreshed with new taupe lacquer. S...

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Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool, Upholstery

Pair of 1930s Single Arm Art Deco Shell Back Chairs
Pair of 1930s Single Arm Art Deco Shell Back Chairs

Pair of 1930s Single Arm Art Deco Shell Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant pair of mirror image Art Deco shell back fireside chairs in heathered cinnamon-orange upholstery. Solid mahogany frames and legs have been refreshed with new taupe lacquer. S...

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Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

3-Piece Art Deco Shell Back Salon Suite
3-Piece Art Deco Shell Back Salon Suite

3-Piece Art Deco Shell Back Salon Suite

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H 34.75 in W 40 in D 27 in

3-Piece Art Deco Shell Back Salon Suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

3-piece Art Deco shell back salon suite circa 1930. Good quality suite comprising of a sofa and 2 matching chairs. All with fanned shell backs decorated with piping, shaped seats....

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Art Deco Leather Armchairs
Art Deco Leather Armchairs

Art Deco Leather Armchairs

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H 30.5 in W 30 in D 30 in

Art Deco Leather Armchairs

Located in Stamford, CT

A pair of Art Deco, leather club with shell back form.

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Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs

Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chairs with Striped Fabric by Ernst Moeckl, Germany
Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chairs with Striped Fabric by Ernst Moeckl, Germany

Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chairs with Striped Fabric by Ernst Moeckl, Germany

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a traditional, classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Being highly durable, this set of arm chairs would also be an Apt choice in a ...

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Vintage 1960s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

R & Y Augousti Mink Shagreen Leather Club Lounge Chair, Paris France, Signed
R & Y Augousti Mink Shagreen Leather Club Lounge Chair, Paris France, Signed

R & Y Augousti Mink Shagreen Leather Club Lounge Chair, Paris France, Signed

By R & Y Augousti

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A luxurious mink shagreen lounge chair by R & Y Augousti, signed with a R & Y Augusti / Paris France metal tag under the seat cushion on a wooden part of the chair frame.

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Early 2000s French Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Shagreen, Fabric

Model 'F303' Lounge Chairs & Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, c 1970s
Model 'F303' Lounge Chairs & Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, c 1970s

Model 'F303' Lounge Chairs & Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, c 1970s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial p...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Red Wool Boucle, Near Mint Set of Four
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Red Wool Boucle, Near Mint Set of Four

Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chairs in Red Wool Boucle, Near Mint Set of Four

By Knoll, Warren Platner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Being highly durable, this set of armchairs would also be an apt choice in a c...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Artek 'Karuselli' Chair and Ottoman, Finland
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Artek 'Karuselli' Chair and Ottoman, Finland

Yrjö Kukkapuro for Artek 'Karuselli' Chair and Ottoman, Finland

By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Artek

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This 'Karuselli' swivel lounge chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, originally designed in 1964 features a strong fiberglass shell, soft black leather upholstery, and a chromed steel swivel mech...

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Early 2000s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Black Leather Wingback Armchair by Gerhard Berg for Stokke Fabrikker, circa 1965
Black Leather Wingback Armchair by Gerhard Berg for Stokke Fabrikker, circa 1965

Black Leather Wingback Armchair by Gerhard Berg for Stokke Fabrikker, circa 1965

By Stokke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Being highly durable, this arm chair would also be an Apt choice in a commerci...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Art Deco Cantilevered Steel Clam Shell Patio Lounge Chair
Art Deco Cantilevered Steel Clam Shell Patio Lounge Chair

Art Deco Cantilevered Steel Clam Shell Patio Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco steel metal clamshell back green patio bouncer lounge chair featuring a distressed green painted finish, "clamshell" backs. Measurements: 32.5" H x 20.5" W x 26" D x 17" se...

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Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Birch Art Deco Shell-Back Lounge Armchairs
Pair of Birch Art Deco Shell-Back Lounge Armchairs

Pair of Birch Art Deco Shell-Back Lounge Armchairs

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H 46 in W 25.25 in D 30.5 in L 46 in

Pair of Birch Art Deco Shell-Back Lounge Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Fine quality pair of art deco period chairs circa 1930. Shell backs with swept back birch arms, standing on ball and claw feet. Plush coverings show minor signs of wear, but are in...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Pair of Art Deco 1920s Birch Shell Back Lounge Armchairs
Pair of Art Deco 1920s Birch Shell Back Lounge Armchairs

Pair of Art Deco 1920s Birch Shell Back Lounge Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Desirable shell back shape. Very comfortable pair of lounge chairs.

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Early 20th Century European Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Mid 20th century leather shell back lounge chair
Mid 20th century leather shell back lounge chair

Mid 20th century leather shell back lounge chair

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Mid 20th century leather shell back lounge chair circa 1950. Superb quality and very comfortable scandinavian lounge chair. Tan leather with great patina, arranged into a shell ba...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A
Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Located in Lewes, England

Original Swedish Art Deco shellback armchair club chair 1920s-1940s previously reupholstered in top grade white Italian leather with a fully sprung seat and rare fluted back.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A
Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Located in Lewes, England

Original Swedish Art Deco shellback armchair club chair 1920s-1940s previously reupholstered in top grade white Italian leather with a fully sprung seat and rare fluted back.

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A
Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Swedish Art Deco Shellback Armchair White Italian Leather Fluted Decorations A

Located in Lewes, England

Original Swedish Art Deco shellback armchair clubchair 1920s-1940s previously reupholstered in top grade white Italian leather with a fully sprung seat and rare fluted back.

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Birch

3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite
3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite

3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite circa 1950. Elegant lounge suite to give any interior that hotel look and very much in the art deco taste.

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Beech

3-Piece Mid-20th Century Shell Back Living Room Suite
3-Piece Mid-20th Century Shell Back Living Room Suite

3-Piece Mid-20th Century Shell Back Living Room Suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

3-piece mid-20th century shell back living room suite circa 1950. Elegant lounge suite to give any interior that hotel look. Concave seats with shellback back rests, complete with...

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite
3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite

3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

3 piece mid 20th century shell back living room suite circa 1950. Elegant lounge suite to give any interior that hotel look and very much in the art deco taste.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Armchairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970s, Signed
Rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Armchairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970s, Signed

Rosewood Charles Eames Lounge Armchairs for Herman Miller, circa 1970s, Signed

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a ho...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Poltrona Frau Vanity Fair Leather Armchair by Renzo Frau, 1990
Poltrona Frau Vanity Fair Leather Armchair by Renzo Frau, 1990

Poltrona Frau Vanity Fair Leather Armchair by Renzo Frau, 1990

By Renzo Frau, Poltrona Frau

Located in Ludwigslust, DE

The "Vanity Fair" leather armchair by Poltrona Frau is one of the most important designs in Italian furniture design and is still considered a symbol of luxurious craftsmanship and t...

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Vintage 1920s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Early 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Armchairs
Pair of Early 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Armchairs

Pair of Early 20th Century Scandinavian Birch Armchairs

Located in Debenham, Suffolk

Pair of shaped back birch armchairs circa 1920. Comfortable pair of lounge chairs which flow down from the back to the arm. Carved detail to the arm fronts and carved shell design...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Birch

Radice & Minotti Style Armchair, 1950s Style, 39 Colors of Italian Velvet
Radice & Minotti Style Armchair, 1950s Style, 39 Colors of Italian Velvet

Radice & Minotti Style Armchair, 1950s Style, 39 Colors of Italian Velvet

Located in Puglia, Puglia

The style fits into a range of interiors such as Traditional, Art Deco, Hollywood Regency, Minimalist or Contemporary.

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House

Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House

Located in Chicago, IL

Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs. Original upholstery looks pretty nice. May want to have the undersides addressed though as it is vintage upholstery and there a...

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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy
Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy

Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy

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H 34.06 in W 28.94 in D 32.09 in

Berga Mobler Lounge Chairs in Beige Teddy

By Berga Mobler

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Berga Mobler, armchairs, beige teddy fabric, beech, Denmark, 1940s This bold and curvy armchair is based on a solid construction with a tender touch due to the soft texture of the t...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s
Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s

Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The defining feature of these lounge chairs is their shell-like design, which create a sense of cosy intimacy and warmth.

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Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Saporiti in Fabric and Rosewood
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Saporiti in Fabric and Rosewood

Pair of Lounge Chairs by Saporiti in Fabric and Rosewood

By Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Saporiti, set of two lounge chairs in rosewood and fabric, Italy, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chairs by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s
Pair of Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chairs by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s

Pair of Fiberglass Scoop Lounge Chairs by Ernst Moeckl, Germany, 1960s

By Ernst Moeckl

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Being highly durable, this set of arm chairs would also be an apt choice in a ...

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Vintage 1960s German Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Never-Used Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller, c. 1984
Never-Used Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller, c. 1984

Never-Used Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Herman Miller, c. 1984

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a unique and an incredible opportunity for a collector to acquire a very special never-used example of the circa 1984 Eames Lounge Chair (model #670) and Ottoman (model #671)...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Never-Used Rosewood Eames #670 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, c 1979, Signed
Never-Used Rosewood Eames #670 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, c 1979, Signed

Never-Used Rosewood Eames #670 Lounge Chair for Herman Miller, c 1979, Signed

By Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This is a unique and an incredible opportunity for a collector to acquire a very special never-used example of the Eames Lounge Chair (model #670) in classic black leather and Rosewo...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Model 'F303' Lounge Chairs & Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, c 1970s
Model 'F303' Lounge Chairs & Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, c 1970s

Model 'F303' Lounge Chairs & Side Table by Pierre Paulin for Artifort, c 1970s

By Artifort, Pierre Paulin

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial p...

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Vintage 1970s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Paint

Pierre Paulin 'Little Tulip' Swivel Chair for Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1965
Pierre Paulin 'Little Tulip' Swivel Chair for Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1965

Pierre Paulin 'Little Tulip' Swivel Chair for Artifort, Netherlands, c. 1965

By Pierre Paulin, Artifort

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a ho...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Black Leather Wingback Chairs and Ottoman by Gerhard Berg, 1965
Pair of Black Leather Wingback Chairs and Ottoman by Gerhard Berg, 1965

Pair of Black Leather Wingback Chairs and Ottoman by Gerhard Berg, 1965

By Stokke

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Being highly durable, this set of arm chairs would also be an Apt choice in a ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs Manner of Maurice Dufrene
Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs Manner of Maurice Dufrene

Exceptional Pair of French Art Deco Lounge Chairs Manner of Maurice Dufrene

By Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Gently restored to their original glory these wonderful lounge chairs or bergeres, in the style of the legendary furniture designer Maurice Dufrene, feature reeded conical legs typic...

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20th Century French Art Deco Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

1940s Swedish Grace Shell Back Club Chair Upholstered With Velvet
1940s Swedish Grace Shell Back Club Chair Upholstered With Velvet

1940s Swedish Grace Shell Back Club Chair Upholstered With Velvet

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

This armchair feature a distinctive shell-shaped backrest that gracefully curves outward, creating a soft and enveloping silhouette typical of Scandinavian Art Deco and early Mid-Cen...

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Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Chairs

Materials

Velvet

1940 Art Deco Vintage Grey Velvet Lounge Chair
1940 Art Deco Vintage Grey Velvet Lounge Chair

1940 Art Deco Vintage Grey Velvet Lounge Chair

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H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 21.66 in

1940 Art Deco Vintage Grey Velvet Lounge Chair

Located in Ceglie Messapica, IT

A peculiar 1940s shell shaped Art Deco armchair with velvet cover. Wood legs and striped velvet cover. In very good conditions with sign of time on the cover. Legs have been restored...

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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Structured Soft Pink Upholstery
French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Structured Soft Pink Upholstery

French Art Deco Lounge Chair in Structured Soft Pink Upholstery

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, fabric, oak, France, 1940s Expressive French lounge chair with flowerlike shaped backrest. The round shape of this wonderful armchair features a vividly formed upholst...

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

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Emile Léon Bouchet Pair of Easy Chairs, Teak and Upholstery, Italy, circa 1925
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Emile Léon Bouchet Pair of Easy Chairs, Teak and Upholstery, Italy, circa 1925

By Emile Léon Bouchet

Located in Waalwijk, NL

The seat is thick, typical for Art Deco. The seat is surrounded by a wooden shell that is angular shaped and slanted.

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Vintage 1920s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pierre Guariche for Meurop 'Polaris' Chairs in White Boucle Fabric, Pair, 1960s
Pierre Guariche for Meurop 'Polaris' Chairs in White Boucle Fabric, Pair, 1960s

Pierre Guariche for Meurop 'Polaris' Chairs in White Boucle Fabric, Pair, 1960s

By Pierre Guariche, Meurop

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a ho...

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Vintage 1960s French Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Fiberglass

Set of Tulip Dining Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Signed
Set of Tulip Dining Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Signed

Set of Tulip Dining Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Signed

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a ho...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Charles Pollock for Knoll International Leather Executive Desk Chair, c 1980
Charles Pollock for Knoll International Leather Executive Desk Chair, c 1980

Charles Pollock for Knoll International Leather Executive Desk Chair, c 1980

By Charles Pollock, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial p...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Bronze Early Production Warren Platner for Knoll International Armchairs, Signed
Bronze Early Production Warren Platner for Knoll International Armchairs, Signed

Bronze Early Production Warren Platner for Knoll International Armchairs, Signed

By Warren Platner, Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Being highly durable, this set of dining chairs would also be an apt choice in...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bronze

White Leather 'Bird' Swivel Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Signed
White Leather 'Bird' Swivel Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Signed

White Leather 'Bird' Swivel Chair by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm, Signed

By Preben Fabricius, Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Walter Knoll

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an Apt choice in a commercial project such as a ho...

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

'Roundette' Dining Table and Four Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Signed
'Roundette' Dining Table and Four Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Signed

'Roundette' Dining Table and Four Chairs by Hans Olsen for Frem Røjle, Signed

By Frem Røjle, Hans Olsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial project such as a ho...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Wood

Fiberglass Living Room Set by William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s, Signed
Fiberglass Living Room Set by William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s, Signed

Fiberglass Living Room Set by William Andrus for Steelcase, 1970s, Signed

By Steelcase, William Andrus

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Also consider mixing it up in a Traditional, Transitional, Hollywood Regency, Classical or Art Deco room with a splash of juxtaposition. Would also be an apt choice in a commercial p...

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Vintage 1970s American Space Age Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Mirror, Fiberglass, Lucite

Impressive Pair of 1940s Mirrored Shell Lounge Chairs
Impressive Pair of 1940s Mirrored Shell Lounge Chairs

Impressive Pair of 1940s Mirrored Shell Lounge Chairs

Located in Fulton, CA

You simply just want to keep looking at these lounge chairs, then sit down and experience the comfort. A mirrored pair of 1940s lounge chairs that could be described as Hollywood Reg...

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Vintage 1940s American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Art Deco Style Donghia "Shell" Chair & Ottoman in a Green Fabric
Art Deco Style Donghia "Shell" Chair & Ottoman in a Green Fabric

Art Deco Style Donghia "Shell" Chair & Ottoman in a Green Fabric

By Donghia

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This Art Deco inspired lounge chair and ottoman was designed by John Hutton for Donghia and are known as the "Shell Chair."

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Late 20th Century American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Art Deco Style "Shell" Chairs and Ottoman by John Hutton for Donghia
Pair of Art Deco Style "Shell" Chairs and Ottoman by John Hutton for Donghia

Pair of Art Deco Style "Shell" Chairs and Ottoman by John Hutton for Donghia

By Donghia

Located in Houston, TX

This pair of Art Deco inspired lounge chairs and ottomans were designed by John Hutton for Donghia and are known as the "Shell Chair."

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Late 20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Pair of Leather Club Chairs D425
Pair of Leather Club Chairs D425

Pair of Leather Club Chairs D425

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H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 33.47 in

Pair of Leather Club Chairs D425

Located in Armadale, Victoria

A pair of shell back Swedish Art Deco style Lounge chairs in cognac leather.

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

A pair of Art Deco period walnut armchairs from France c.1930
A pair of Art Deco period walnut armchairs from France c.1930

A pair of Art Deco period walnut armchairs from France c.1930

Located in Houston, TX

An extraordinary pair of Art Deco period walnut "coquille" shaped armchairs from Paris, France c.1930. Please take a moment to marvel at these exquisite armchairs that combine the mo...

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Vintage 1930s French Lounge Chairs

Art Deco Lounge Suite Newly Upholstered
Art Deco Lounge Suite Newly Upholstered

Art Deco Lounge Suite Newly Upholstered

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H 32.29 in W 59.06 in D 36.23 in

Art Deco Lounge Suite Newly Upholstered

Located in London, GB

Beautiful Art Deco shell back lounge suite, smartly re upholstered in a contrasting Moquette fabrics.

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Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric

Pair 1940s Asymmetrical Art Deco Shell Channel Back Chairs
Pair 1940s Asymmetrical Art Deco Shell Channel Back Chairs

Pair 1940s Asymmetrical Art Deco Shell Channel Back Chairs

By James Mont

Located in Minneapolis, MN

A nice pair of 1940s asymmetrical Art Deco or Hollywood Regency style chairs. In excellent condition with recent upholstery.

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Vintage 1940s Unknown Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

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Textile

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Brazilian Lounge Chair Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner - "Costela" Forma, 1950s
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$341 / set

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Located in Viseu, PT

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Art Deco Lounge Chair Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the art deco lounge chair shell you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, upholstery and wood, every art deco lounge chair shell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer art deco lounge chair shell, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An art deco lounge chair shell made by Art Deco designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made art deco lounge chair shell over the years, but those crafted by Donghia are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

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Prices for an art deco lounge chair shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $4,750, while the average can fetch as much as $3,400.

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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.

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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.

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