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Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair
Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

$2,450

H 35 in W 21.5 in D 15.5 in

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Imbue your interior with the high-voltage glamour and coastal sophistication of the 1980s with this exquisite vintage Maitland Smith Klismos chair. Masterfully encrusted in a mosaic ...

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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs

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Brass

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo
Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo

$3,701 / item

H 46.86 in W 19.89 in D 19.49 in

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo Dimensions: D 49,5 x W 50,5 x H 119 cm. Materials: Rosewood and shell. Artempo means art of time. As time goes by, pure art wi...

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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo
Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo

$2,776 / item

H 38.19 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo

Located in Geneve, CH

Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo Dimensions: D 52 x W 45 x H 97 cm. Materials: Wood, plywood, shell, and wool. Artempo means art of time. As ...

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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Shell, Wool, Plywood

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

$6,405 / item

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti

Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti

$21,640 / set

H 82.13 in W 70.87 in D 14.57 in

Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti

By R & Y 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Shell

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

$6,405

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

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

$3,850 / item

H 34.5 in W 25 in D 19 in

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

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs available. Anglo-Indian Mughal black and w...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

$6,405 / item

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y 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 ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

$3,900

H 39 in W 27 in D 20.5 in

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid chair with linen cushion with hand-carved details.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece
21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece

21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece

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H 33.47 in W 21.66 in D 26.38 in

21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece

Located in madrid, ES

Material: frp, resinm mother of pearl Unique piece Chair with affection for birds , preparing hard for the courtship dance. black pearl - mother of pearl tessellated. Beautiful w...

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21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Resin

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

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H 32 in W 23 in D 23 in

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC del...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century
Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

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H 32.5 in W 22.25 in D 22 in

Syrian Walnut Chair with Mixed Inlay, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Located in San Francisco, CA

A highly decorative example of a Late 19th / Early 20th Century hand carved Syrian Moorish style armchair with velvet and appliqué cushion. Walnut with hand turned fretwork and elabo...

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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Brass

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl

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H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 20.75 in

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Syrian savonarola chair with elaborate mother of pearl inlay and etched faces at arms' end. Back and seat piece can be removed, pictured. Slight damage to the wood on back piece, als...

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

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H 42 in W 37 in D 24.5 in

Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Very unique pair of chairs. Circa 1920's Made in India. Black lacquer over wood with mother-of-pearl inlay throughout the chairs. Monumental curved lines with intricate inlay pat...

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Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug
Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

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H 25 in W 31 in D 36 in

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug

Located in London, GB

This striking and beautiful design is called the ‘coconut’ chair. It was designed by the famous Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, and was made in the early 21st century. ...

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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Coconut, Shell

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

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

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H 34.5 in W 24 in D 19 in

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

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white mother of pearl inlaid dining chair with ram head detail. Mother-of-pearl Klismos style chair, this stunning chair feature a wooden frame inlaid w...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays
Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

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H 47.25 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays

Located in London, GB

Late 19th Century Syrian chair with arabesque mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays Syrian, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 120cm, width 63cm, depth 50cm Crafted in the distin...

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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

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H 35 in W 18 in D 15.5 in

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Yonkers, NY

A pair of Indian vintage black stained side chairs from the mid-20th century, with mother of pearl inlay and rattan seat. Created in India during the midcentury period, each of this ...

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Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair
Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair

Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair

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H 42 in W 22 in D 19 in

Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair/Slipper chair. Ebonized wood and gold painted details. Hand carved details. Original horse hair and batting material. Sturd...

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Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Moorish Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

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H 38 in W 26 in D 16 in

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs

Located in San Marino, CA

A pair of 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood chairs. Embellished arms, legs and back with an intricately carved splat. Sold as a pair.

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair
19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair

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H 30.25 in W 24.75 in D 23 in

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-early 20th century Syrian inlaid barrel tub chair.

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Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

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H 40 in W 11.5 in D 14.5 in

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Located in Atlanta, GA

Late 19th century Syrian side chair with mother of pearl inlay.

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair
Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

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H 40.5 in W 18 in D 23 in

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair

Located in Rochester, NY

Antique Middle Eastern Syrian folding chair with silver wire and mother of pearl shell inlaid design. See all pictures and read condition report in comment section. Early 20th century.

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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs
4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs

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H 39.5 in W 26.5 in D 24 in

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs

Located in Big Flats, NY

A set of four figural Chinese armchairs features inset marble seats with backs framed in dragons and having flanking scroll form supports with mother of pearl inlay featuring foliate...

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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Marble

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair
19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair

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H 38.5 in W 18.5 in D 22.5 in

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th century Syrian inlaid mother-of-pearl chair.

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

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H 49 in W 18 in D 22 in

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive pair of mother-of-pearl and metal inlaid chairs with intricate hardwood turnings. The skill and time that went into creating these chairs is remarkable. Each with a crest ...

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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair
Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

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H 40 in W 23.5 in D 22 in

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique handcrafted 19th century Syrian throne armchair hand-carved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl on solid walnut wood. Middle Eastern armchair with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star...

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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair

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H 28 in W 28.25 in D 18 in

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair

Located in Pasadena, CA

A collectible piece from bygone days, featuring the finest craftsmanship, materials, and design elements of its given era. Lavish but sleek, this circa 19th century chair features in...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Syrian Other Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair
Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair

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H 39.75 in W 23.5 in D 29 in

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique and ornate Syrian or Turkish throne chair features curule form with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star of David insets, cut-out back with central stick and ball, all-over carved ...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs
Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs

Located in Surbiton, GB

Pair of profusely inlaid Middle Eastern chairs dating from the mid to late 20th century. These chairs are in good condition with some losses to the inlay in places, structurally sound.

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20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Boxwood, Mahogany

Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs
Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs

Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs

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H 38 in W 18 in D 18 in

Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The pair of chairs is elaborately inlaid with exotic wood, mother of pearl and camel bone. The spindle-like adornment is intact and extensive.

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Antique 1890s Syrian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs
Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs

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H 40.5 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful shape and style, hardwood with shell inlay.

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Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang
"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang

"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang

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H 35.43 in W 31.5 in D 34.25 in

"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang

By Myung Sun Kang

Located in New York, NY

"From the Glitter" lounge chair in mother of pearl inlaid on black lacquered wood. Edition #3 of 8, plus 2APs. Designed and made by Myung Sun Kang, Korea, 2012.

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21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)
Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)

Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)

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H 46 in W 13.75 in D 29 in

Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)

Located in Charleston, SC

A truly wonderful pair of Syrian chairs (one of two pairs). Hand carved mahogany with stunning mother of pearl and bone patterned inlay. Recently reupholstered.

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Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs
Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

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H 39 in W 19 in D 12 in

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

An Unusually Anglo Syrian. Moorish designs folding chairs finely and intricately inlaid with brass, mother of pearl and bone, the surface is very heavily decorated with Damascene fo...

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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs

Materials

Bone, Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair
Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

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H 36 in W 26 in D 22 in

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Majestic mosaic marquetry Damascus pair of Syrian armchairs beautifully patterned with intricate inlay of tortoise shell, various exotic woods and mother-of-pearl. Mosaik provides...

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair
A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair

A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair

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H 36.25 in W 16.75 in D 20 in

A Syrian Folding Scribe's Chair

Located in Austin, TX

An ornately carved folding chair with mother of pearl and wood geometric inlay. Originally used by a traveling scribe, this chair is a wonderful marriage of functionality, comfort, a...

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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

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Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$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...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet

Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet
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Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet

$3,836 / item

H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in

Dining Chair Hello Artistry Edition by Noom in Patience & Gough recycled velvet

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...

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2010s Ukrainian Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Sheepskin, Cotton, Linen, Velvet, Faux Fur

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
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$14,950 / item

H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in

1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors

Located in NEW YORK, NY

The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...

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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Walnut

'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö

$1,650 / item

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 “...

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21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Textile

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
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Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

$690 / item

H 19 in W 17 in D 17 in

Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia

By Dusty Deco

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...

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2010s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

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Brutalist Solid Dark Brown Oak Trigon Chair
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Brutalist Solid Dark Brown Oak Trigon Chair

$5,985

H 47.05 in W 28.94 in D 22.05 in

Brutalist Solid Dark Brown Oak Trigon Chair

By Mokko Amsterdam

Located in Amsterdam, NL

The Trigon Chair is composed of pentahedral volumes; five-faced triangular shapes. The triangle is one of the earliest known geometric forms, with its use dating back to over 5.000 y...

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21st Century and Contemporary Dutch Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Oak, Walnut

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3
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Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3

$19,500 / set

H 28.75 in W 103.94 in D 37.41 in

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” Sofa for B&B Italia, Camel Velvet, 1971, Set of 3

By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Mario Bellini “Le Bambole” modular sofa for B&B Italia, camel velvet, Italy, 1971, set of three. The search for a new shape for upholstered furniture: all parts are shaped like ...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Velvet, Foam

Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
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Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

$10,660 / item

H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in

Brutalist Black Leather & Cast Solid Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with sculptural presence and rich material contrast. Upholstered in black leather, the ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

Unavailable|$52,000

H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in

Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine

By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...

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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969
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Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969

$14,000

H 31.11 in W 98.43 in D 41.34 in

Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” Modular Sofa for Verpan, 1969

By Verner Panton, Verpan

Located in Lonigo, Veneto

Verner Panton “Cloverleaf” modular sofa for Verpan, green fabric, Denmark, 1969. Verner Panton designed the Cloverleaf modular sofa in 1969, challenging traditional seating concepts...

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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Stack 880 Green Round Glass Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag
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$950 / item

H 4.73 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in

Stack 880 Green Round Glass Coffee Table by Niccolò Devetag

By Billiani 1911

Located in Milan, IT

Stack 880 by Niccolò Devetag is a green round glass coffee table from the Stack collection, featuring modular elements that can be stacked to create tables of varying heights. The d...

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2010s Italian Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Pair of Sculptural Brass Floor Lamps with Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris
Pair of Sculptural Brass Floor Lamps with Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris

Pair of Sculptural Brass Floor Lamps with Shell Inlay by Kifu Paris

$12,080 / set

H 70.79 in W 17.33 in D 20.2 in

Pair of Sculptural Brass Floor Lamps with Shell Inlay 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric
Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric

$38,500

H 31.5 in W 154.73 in D 53.15 in

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobios Post-Modern Croissant Sofa in Off-White Fabric

By Roche Bobois, Hans Hopfer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, sofa, reupholstered fabric, France, late 1970s The Croissant sofa, designed by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, epitomizes the organic and fluid design ...

Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

$6,405 / item

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in

Sylvie Chair in Coal Black Shagreen by R & Y Augousti

By R & Y 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 ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Shagreen Stingray

Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane
Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane

Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane

$21,000 / item

H 26 in W 25 in D 23 in

Cream Side Chair Iron Modern Handmade Handwoven Horsehair Textile Accent Mane

By J.M. Szymanski

Located in Bronx, NY

HORSECHAIR NO. 2 J.M. Szymanski d. 2021 Contemporary furniture at its finest. Horsehair textile and blackened iron are combined to create an exciting juxtaposition of elements....

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Iron

Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chair by Mobius Objects
Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chair by Mobius Objects

Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chair by Mobius Objects

$2,800 / item

H 28 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in

Sculptural Solid Wood 'Mammut' Chair by Mobius Objects

By Möbius Objects

Located in Calgary, AB

Complex yet functional joinery transcends trends making this piece a timeless addition to any interior decor. Alone as an accent chair or as part of a set, suiting both casual and ...

Category

2010s Canadian Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

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Asian Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of asian shell chairs available for sale. Asian shell chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large asian shell chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller asian shell chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Kang Myung Sun produced beautiful asian shell chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Asian Shell Chairs?

Prices for asian shell chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, asian shell chairs begin at $450 and can go as high as $13,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,325.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames. 

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Asian Shell Chairs
  • 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.

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