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Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 20th century Hans Wegner cream lacquer and leather shell chair. This stunning Hans Wegner
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Shell Chair - leather upholstery and wood base
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The Shell Chair developed out of my interest in traditional craft practices in North India - in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Leather
"Lago'" Leather Shell and Anodized Aluminum Legs Chair by P. Starck for Driade
By Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. 23.6", H. 31.7", Seat H. 17.7"
Characterized by an embracing shell and stiletto like legs, Lagò chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.7 in W 23.6 in D 22.4 in
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
By George Nelson
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
Coconut lounge
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 41 in D 35 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beech and black leather lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl Hansen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
H 29.1 in W 36.2 in D 32.6 in
Rainer Schell for Schlapp Möbel Modell Canto Shell Chair Saddle Leather, 1964
Located in Munich, Bavaria
named Shell Chair with the Original Model Nr 320.Later it was called Canto.
Made in black Saddle leather
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Vintage Elda Chair in Grey Leather and Black Shell by Joe Colombo, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
leather with a black fiberglass shell.
This iconic “Elda” armchair was designed in Italy by Joe Colombo
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.41 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
By Krueger International
Located in Lafayette, IN
a white fiberglass shell, chrome steel frame and solid walnut armrests. Chairs have been freshly
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Elda Chair in Black Leather & Red Shell by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage ELDA chair in this extremely rare combination : black, rich patinated leather and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 36.62 in
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Modular Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 28 in W 32 in D 3 in
1969 Executive Armchairs Leather & Fiberglass Shell, Lübke
By Konrad Schäfer, Lübke, Eero Saarinen, Joe Colombo
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning 1969 leather and fiberglass shell executive armchairs by Konrad Schäfer. The now iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Sculptural Enameled Steel Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, US
sculptural chairs that blend modern design with unique materials. These chairs feature a distinctive shell
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
geometric lines in metal and softly curved plywood. Niko Kralj elevated the Shell Chair to a new level
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Rosewood Anniversary Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Anniversary Rosewood Shell Chair. Design dates to 1963 and this limited
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munich, Bavaria
2 similar Eames lounge chairs from the Original Producer in germany
Original Cognac brown
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Italian Grotto Style Shield Scallop Shell Back Cerused Wood Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming set of 4 chairs handmade in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 35.5 in W 17.5 in D 22 in
Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames
Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Tan Leather "Orbis" Club Chair with White Shell By COR Germany 1970s
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Absolutely beautiful Space Adge 'Orbis' element upholstered with cognac / tan color leather cousins
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin, Airborne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin.
This iconic chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Hans J Wegner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son Sweden 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated with leather cushion
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 32.68 in
"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Marc Held
Located in bruxelles, BE
High back armchair in black leather with moulded fibreglass shell. The chair can be tipped. Measure
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
1950s Leather Shell Back Chair
Located in London, GB
1950s Leather Shell Back Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Contemporary Dining Chair Leather Shell Fabric Interior Backrest and Seat
Located in Modugno, IT
Nora dining chair, a wood padded structure with multi density foams covered in velvet or leather
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Ebony, Oak, Walnut, Leather, Fabric, Velvet
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in
Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
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Black leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality!
White Fiberglass shell.
Other color
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Joe Colombo Elda Chair + Ottoman Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
shell, leather or fabric possible).
Height: 92 cm
Depth: 92 cm
Length: 92 cm
Seat height: 45cm
The
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
2x Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
!
Black leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality!
White Fiberglass shell.
Other color
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Harbour Chair, Swivel Chair with Black Welded Steel & Black Polypropylene Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in
Harbour Chair, Black Steel Legs and a Leather covered Shell, Nevotex "Dakar"
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in
Harbour Chair, Black Steel Legs and Nevotex "Dakar" #0250 (Cognac) Leather Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in
Harbour Chair, Swivel Chair with Black Welded Steel and Red Polypropylene Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in
Hans Wegnar Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegnar shell chair for Carl Hansen, 1963.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Harbour Side Chair, Base in Black Steel, Shell in Black Leather
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base with Casters & Cognac Leather Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
Category
2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22 in
Milo Baughman Shell Form Swivel Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New London, CT
Coggin. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the seats are deep and comfortable. Chairs
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
Mid-Century Danish Tan Leather Egg or Shell Swivel Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
tears to leather and the frame is sturdy.
Description: Iconic egg / shell style chair with pleated
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
14 Shell-back Chairs in the manner of Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful group of carved shell-back chairs, painted and gilded. Upholstered in new, custom dyed
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Paint
Hans J. Wegner, Shell Chair Mod CH07 by Carl Hansen & Sön, Denmark, 1964
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basel, BS
, designed in 1963 and reintroduced by Carl Hansen & Sön in 1998. The Shell chair quickly gained a following
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Joe Colombo Elda Chair Cognac leather, Black shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
also possible on request (different colors shell, leather or fabric possible).
Height: 92 cm Depth
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Joe Colombo Elda chair Cognac leather, White shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition!
Iconic Space Age classics: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Chrome and white leather chairs by Contemporary Shells, circa 1970
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of chrome and white leather cantilever lounge chairs by Contemporary Shells, early 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Leather Lounge Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller leather lounge shell chairs. Tan/brown leather upholstered
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Hans Wegner Shell Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner shell chair, model CH 07. Originally designed in 1963 this chair finally went into
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Postmodern Maroon Faux Leather Clam Shell Back Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the elegance of Maroon Faux Leather Clam Shell Back Barrel Chairs. With their unique
Category
Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Kansas City, MO
leather, white shell and chrome legs. Very good original condition.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 33 in W 41 in L 33 in
Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Esbjerg, DK
upholstered with vintage cognac aniline leather, white shell and chrome legs.
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 30.71 in
Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Kansas City, MO
licensed reissue manufactured by Vitra and no longer in production. Black leather, white shell and chrome
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eames Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Cast Aluminum Base and Hardware by
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Pair of Ib Kofod-Larsen Leather and Silk Shell Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Smart pair of 1950s Kofod-Larsen chairs. Black iron frame chairs are updated in a fresh, luxe
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Shell Desk Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) shell chair with four star swivel base (designed 1953
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Original CH07 Shell chair Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful CH07 Shell Chair by Carl Hansen & Son for sale. The design was created
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner Molded Shell Chair Model CH07 "Smiling Chair"
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
2000s. Walnut shell with a light butter colored leather!
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Syrie Maugham Pair Of Shell Chairs
Located in New York, NY
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silvered carved shell decoration. Raised on cabriolet legs with little pad feet.
Leather seats with
Category
Vintage 1930s English Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Vitra Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vitra Red Leather, Black Shells
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Munster, NRW
shells, so the wood grain is perceptible and very soft red leather pads.
Very nice condition!
Both
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 35.44 in
Hans Wegner Molded Walnut Plywood Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner molded walnut plywood shell chair model CH07. Design dates to 1963, reintroduced in the
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
Category
Late 20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 41.34 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
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Leather Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the leather shell chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and wood, every leather shell chair was constructed with great care. Find 29 options for an antique or vintage leather shell chair now, or shop our selection of 9 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a leather shell chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each leather shell chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one leather shell chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Charles and Ray Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Leather Shell Chair?
A leather shell chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,855, while the lowest priced sells for $527 and the highest can go for as much as $57,600.
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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.
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.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Leather Shell Chair
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell 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 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
- Are leather chairs worth it?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024Many people believe that leather chairs are worth it. Whether you're looking for accent chairs for a seating area, dining chairs to pair with your dining room table or an office chair to place at your desk, leather chairs can add to the overall visual appeal of a room, thanks to their texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and high-quality types, such as full-grain and top-grain leather, can stand the test of time. However, there are plenty of alternatives to leather upholstery available. Considering durability, comfort, appearance and maintenance requirements, as well as your budget, will help you select the right chair for any space. Explore a large collection of leather chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.
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