$3,633 / item
H 35.83 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Invite your visitors to take a seat in this comfortable armchair. This chair lends a special
Upholstery, Wood
Hollywood Regency Art Deco Grosfeld House Fan / Shell Chairs
By Grosfeld House, Gilbert Rohde, Dorothy Draper
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs. Style of Dorothy Draper / Gilbert Rohde
Upholstery
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their
Brass
$695 / set
H 33 in W 14.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Austrian Art Nouveau Period Kohn Bentwood Bistro Chairs, Shell Motif
By Jacob & Josef Kohn
Located in Fayetteville, AR
Designed by Jacob and Josef Kohn, these Art Nouveau period bentwood bistro chairs feature pressed
Bentwood
$4,485 / item
H 42.13 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has
Shagreen Stingray
$4,400 / set
H 27.96 in W 30.52 in D 27.56 in
Mid-20th Century, Pair of Danish Shell Lounge Chairs in Green Velvet, 1940s
By Viggo Boesen, Mogens Lassen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful pair of vintage Danish modern shell lounge chairs. Their iconic curved, fluted
Fabric, Velvet, Wood
$5,750 / set
H 33.25 in W 30.5 in D 22.5 in
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
Gold Leaf
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
the Sylvie Console and Sylvie Chair by R&Y Augousti in Black Pen Shell The Sylvie Console is an
Shell
$48,475 / set
H 29.53 in W 118.11 in D 43.31 in
Shell Dining Table Set with Two Sculptural Chairs by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
established themselves since the 1990s as pioneers of modern-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco
Brass
$44,045 / set
H 29.53 in W 42.09 in D 120.01 in
Set of Sculptural Chairs and Dining Table in Shell and Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
table is a stunning piece, a statement in any space. The black pen shell inlaid top is sleek and
Brass
$52,095 / set
H 29.53 in W 118.11 in D 43.31 in
Shell Inlaid Dining Table by Kifu Paris with a Pair of R&Y Augousti Chairs
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
collection at end of slide. This dining table is sold with two black pen shell Sylvie Chairs by R&Y Augousti
Brass
$8,965 / item
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 35.44 in
Saint Germain Armchair in Black Pen Shell & Bronze-Patina Brass by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has
Brass
Sculpted Art Deco Shell Shaped Boudoir Chair in Plum
Located in Mount Penn, PA
An Art Deco sculpted, plum colored, beautiful, shell shaped Boudoir chair with Hollywood glamour
Textile, Wood
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
Leather
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Antique Austrian Shell Shaped Art Deco Club Chair with Wooden Polished Armrests
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique antique Art Deco armchair from Austria produced in the 1930s. The Club chair has a shell
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Art Deco Cotton Velvet Shell Armchair
Located in London, GB
A beautiful and rare original 1930's art deco armchair in the shape of a shell. This stunning
Velvet
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
Mahogany, Wool, Upholstery
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
Rattan
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
Mahogany
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
Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 26 in
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. Item
Steel
Sold
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in L 32.5 in
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. Item
Steel
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
Fabric, Beech
Sold
H 24.02 in W 31.5 in D 27.56 in
French Art Deco 1930s Syrie Maugham Style Shell Velvet Fireside Chairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of rare fireside chairs of surrealist, scallop shell-like form, likely commissioned by a
Velvet, Oak
Art Deco Red Velvet Upholstered Club Chair
Located in Astoria, NY
Art Deco red velvet upholstered club shell chair enhanced with heavily carved wood arms and base
Velvet, Wood
Sold
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Art Deco Shell Back Grey Leather Lacquered Frame Swivel Chair 1 of 2
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Art Deco shell back leather swivel chair
Leather
Sold
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Vintage Art Deco Shell Back Grey Leather Lacquered Frame Swivel Chair 1 of 2
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning vintage Art Deco shell back leather swivel chair. A very
Leather
Sold
H 35.5 in W 18 in D 16.5 in
Bentwood Embossed Shell Mazowia Cafe Chair in the Style of Thonet Poland, 1910
By Mazowia
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Grotto style bentwood chair marked with Mazowia as the maker. Chair features bentwood back with
Bentwood, Wood
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
Steel
Pair of Art Deco Shell-Shaped Club Armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Superbly Shaped Pair Of Art Deco Club Chairs Circa 1940. Shell Shaped Backs, Upholstery Is In
Birch
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
Birch
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
Leather
Pair Asymmetrical Shellback Arm Chairs In Cinnamon Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of mirror image art deco shell back fireside chairs in heathered cinnamon-orange
Mahogany, Wool, Upholstery
Sold
H 34.65 in W 19.69 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six French Art Deco Dining Chairs in Tuja Burl Wood, Re-Lacquered
Located in Salzburg, AT
Classic Art Deco shell chair with curved backrest offers excellent sitting comfort. Re-lacquered, re
Leather, Burl
Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs Shell Shaped Back
Located in Skanninge, SE
Sunny pair of Art Deco club chairs, with armrests and legs in stained birch. Shell shaped backs and
Birch
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-vintage style through their luxurious Art Deco inspired collections. The Paris based label has
Shell
Sold
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 28.5 in
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
Upholstery
Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Arm Chairs with Wicker
Located in Cumberland, RI
ship for your enjoyment. Art Nouveau Nautilus shell back wrought iron arm chairs with wicker seating
Iron, Wrought Iron
Sold
H 33 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs
By Marcy Foundry
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique American black painted cast iron garden chairs with curved arms, wood plank seats
Iron
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
Fabric
Sold
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 30.32 in
Antique Austrian Shell Shaped Art Deco Club Chair with Black Armrests, 1935
Located in Vienna, AT
Unique antique Art Deco armchair from Austria produced in the 1930s. The Club chair has a shell
Fabric, Wood
Lucite Art Deco Grotto Shell Back Chairs, Set of 4
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of four art deco style chairs feature full lucite frames and a unique shell form back. By HIll
Upholstery, Lucite
Sold
H 36.5 in W 32.5 in D 36.5 in
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
Upholstery
Art Deco Boudoir Cocktail Chair in Turquoise Velvet 1920s Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Art Deco Boudoir shell chair in turquoise velvet 1920s style. Fabulous Art Deco style cocktail
Brass
Art Deco Boudoir Cocktail Chair in Turquoise Velvet 1920s Style
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Art Deco Boudoir shell chair in Turquoise velvet 1920s style Fabulous Art Deco style cocktail
Brass
Impressive Pair of 1940s Mirrored Shell Lounge Chairs
Located in Fulton, CA
comfort. A mirrored pair of 1940s lounge chairs that could be described as Hollywood Regency or Art Deco
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
Frank Oelke double bed Pedus, 1970s
By Frank Oelke
Located in Padova, IT
Pedus double bed in solid varnished wood frame covered in resin and glossy lacquered with metal structure resting on adjustable steel and brass feets. Complete with two custom-made m...
Resin, Wood
Murano Sputnik Spherical Green Glass and Brass Chandelier
Located in Roma, Lazio
A fantastic emerald green sputnik, with a surprising design and for its very low height, which allows it to fit in both high and low ceilings. Very elegant, it will furnish and decor...
Brass
$2,360 / item
H 33.47 in W 17.72 in D 20.08 in
Giraffe dining Chair in Solid Brazilian Wood by Juliana Vasconcellos
By Juliana Lima Vasconcellos
Located in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais
The Giraffe dining chair was designed with soft curves and slender, but with volume, bringing comfort and elegance. The base structure was thought with three feet. The upholstered se...
Wood
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Brass and Murano Glass Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Petite sconces from Murano, Italy made with smoked glass stamped into a lovely curved shape with texture. The brass structure has been newly wired to fit US standards. This is a sp...
Brass
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in NEW YORK, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$2,989 / item
H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition in Patience & Gough recycled velvet by Noom
By Denis Sokolov, NOOM
Located in Paris, FR
NOOM x Patience & Gough Present a Bold Collaboration Bridging HELLO chair, Textile, and NFT Art In a bold cross-disciplinary collaboration with British design studio Patience &a...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur
$1,190 / item
H 17.33 in Dm 24.41 in
Django • Sienna Earth • Sculptural Textured Velvet Ottoman by Odditi
By Odditi
Located in CAROOL, NSW, AU
The Django ottoman is a sculptural living object that brings its eclectic personality into any space. Exhibiting a sleek yet playful nature, Django also has a practical side and is a...
Fabric, Foam, Jacquard
Murano Glass Art Deco Style Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Art Deco style ballroom chandelier of Murano glass with many oval and curved "graniglia" glass components in a tiered and feathered shape. The "fumé" and gold colors are combined in ...
Murano Glass
$2,109Sale Price|64% Off
H 24.81 in W 94.49 in D 36.62 in
Art Deco Black Wood and Leather Day Bed Sofa
Located in IT
Art Deco black wood and leather daybed sofa. Art Deco daybed sofa, from France, from 1930s Art Deco period. Black wood frame and leather upholstery. Conservative restoration of woode...
Leather, Wood
$2,838 / item
H 24 in W 24 in D 24 in
Modern Fabric Pendant Light by Studio Mirei, Nebula 60, from Costantini
Located in New York, NY
The Nebula collection is drawn out of the interstellar clouds of dust and gas in space - regions where stars begin to form. Made of a woven natural fiber from the banana tree, which ...
Natural Fiber
$2,035 / item
H 15 in W 8.3 in D 6.3 in
Organic Modern Contemporary Shell Wall Light/Wall Sconce in White Plaster
By Hannah Woodhouse
Located in London, GB
Handmade Shell organic modern sculptural wall sconce/ wall light in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary design inspired ...
Plaster
Sputnik Chandelier by Studio Glustin
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen (PARIS), FR
Elegant Sputnik chandelier with enlightened and different sized opaline glass globes, from Murano. Structure in brass. Creation by Studio Glustin. Pair available.
Brass
$8,995 / item
H 81.5 in W 29.69 in D 29.26 in
Sculptural Floor Lamp in Shell Inlay and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$13,480 / item
H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires
By Diego Mardegan
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...
Brass
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.
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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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