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Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Discover the captivating allure of this exquisite vintage accent chair, featuring intricate mother-of-pearl inlay shimmering against a deep black lacquered finish, likely over a trad...
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Cane

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair
Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair

Vintage Boho Mother of Pearl Inlay Papier Mache Chair

H 30.75 in W 16.75 in D 13.5 in
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair
Located in London, GB
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair William IV C.1830 Superb decorative chair, intricately inlaid with mother of pearl inlay and gilt detailin...
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Antique 19th Century English William IV Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl

Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair
Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair

Antique English 19th Century Lacquered Mother-of-Pearl Papier Machè Chair

H 34.85 in W 18.71 in D 20.08 in
Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair
Located in North York, ON
Original folding chair with finely carved detailed patterns and mother of pearl inlay. Price includes complimentary curb side delivery to the continental USA.
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Early 20th Century Italian Renaissance Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair
Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

Italian Inlaid Folding Savonarola Chair

H 38 in W 24.5 in D 22 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase

H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 24.5 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

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

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815
Located in Pulborough, GB
We are delighted to offer for sale this Stunning 1815s Mother of Pearl occasional chair. A very well-made and beautiful decorative chair, this is a good collector's find, not too ...
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Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815
Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815

Antique Mother of Pearl Inlaid Ebonised Regency Chair, circa 1815

H 33.78 in W 15.36 in D 17.13 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

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

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

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

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 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

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

H 82.13 in W 70.87 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
19th Century Papier-mâché chair with gold leaf detail and Mother of Pearl inlay.
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 35 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Gold Leaf Papier Mache Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19th Century Victorian inlaid mother-of-pearl & gilt papier mache chair. This elegantly shaped chair is detailed with Mother Of Pearl inlaid patterns of flowers and birds in flight,...
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Antique 1870s English Victorian Chairs

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Gold Leaf

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Gold Leaf Papier Mache Chair
19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Gold Leaf Papier Mache Chair

19th Century Victorian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl & Gold Leaf Papier Mache Chair

H 37 in W 23.5 in D 14.5 in
19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Papier-mâché chair with gold leaf detail and mother of pearl inlay.
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 37 in W 24 in D 17 in
19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Dallas, TX
19th century Papier-mâché chair with gold leaf detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay.
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Antique 19th Century Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay
19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th Century Papier-mâché Chair with Gold Leaf Detail and Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 35.5 in W 19 in D 16.5 in
Antique Mid-19th Century Lacquer Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New Orleans, LA
If you appreciate lacquer and mother of pearl, these chairs may be just the ticket for you.
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Antique 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Mid-19th Century Lacquer Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Antique Mid-19th Century Lacquer Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

Antique Mid-19th Century Lacquer Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

H 32.75 in W 15.25 in D 15.88 in
Black Lacquer Side Chair
Located in Woodbury, CT
Black lacquer side chair with mother-of-pearl inlay, well executed painted flowers and caned seat.
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Antique 19th Century English Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Paper

Black Lacquer Side Chair
Black Lacquer Side Chair

Black Lacquer Side Chair

H 35 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

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Hand Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Miniature Chair, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
A very fine 19th century ebonized wooden miniature chair. The mother of pearl inlay and hand painted decoration of painted birds with floral surroundings all-over the frame and is ac...
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Antique 19th Century European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Hand Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Miniature Chair, 19th Century
Hand Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Miniature Chair, 19th Century

Hand Painted and Mother of Pearl Inlaid Miniature Chair, 19th Century

H 24.81 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in
Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Cane Inlaid Bedroom Chair
Located in Wisbech, Walton Wisbech
Antique rare Victorian ebonized mother-of-pearl cane inlaid bedroom chair. Came from the Master's Lodge, Trinity College, Cambridge. Dates from circa 1890. Fantastic quality decor...
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Cane Inlaid Bedroom Chair
Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Cane Inlaid Bedroom Chair

Antique Rare Victorian, circa 1890 Mother-of-Pearl Cane Inlaid Bedroom Chair

H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
England Victorian Pair of black lacquer mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs
Located in Valladolid, ES
Exquisite and very refined pair of English chairs from the early 19th century in lacquered wood with mother-of-pearl inlays and gold polychrome, with a clear Asian or Philippine infl...
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Antique 1890s Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Giltwood, Lacquer, Paint

England Victorian Pair of black lacquer mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs
England Victorian Pair of black lacquer mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs

England Victorian Pair of black lacquer mother-of-pearl inlaid chairs

H 33.86 in W 16.54 in D 15.75 in
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
By Steelcase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Condition Dimensions: 32.25”H x 19.50”W x 24.50”D Seat Height 17.25" Materials: Plastic Resin, Polished Chrome
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase

Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern Stackable Chrome Chairs by Steelcase

H 32.25 in W 19.5 in D 25.5 in
Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous set of four vintage black lacquered grotto chairs. Beautiful and iconic shell back in a high glass black finish. The seats are in great shape and in a bright colorful tropic...
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Mid-20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Shell, Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4
Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4

Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4

H 21.5 in W 26.5 in L 21.5 in
Midcentury Herman Miller DFSW Shell Dining Chairs, Set of 8
By Herman Miller
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning set of 8 vintage MCM dining chairs. Made by the iconic Herman Miller and tagged on the bottom. The coveted DFSW Shell design with a molded fiberglass seat and the wooden dow...
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Shell, Fiberglass

Midcentury Herman Miller DFSW Shell Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Midcentury Herman Miller DFSW Shell Dining Chairs, Set of 8

Midcentury Herman Miller DFSW Shell Dining Chairs, Set of 8

H 31.75 in W 18 in D 19 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

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

H 35 in W 18 in D 15.5 in
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this majestic and ethereal piece is a statement in any space. This piece has been photographe...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs

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

H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
19th Century Black Lacquered and Gilt Chair with Mother of Pearl Decor
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant and colorful antique chair was crafted in France, circa 1870. The petite chair frame stands on four curved legs over a bombe scalloped apron, and features an elaborate c...
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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Giltwood, Paint

19th Century Black Lacquered and Gilt Chair with Mother of Pearl Decor
19th Century Black Lacquered and Gilt Chair with Mother of Pearl Decor

19th Century Black Lacquered and Gilt Chair with Mother of Pearl Decor

H 33 in W 17 in D 16 in
Coco Stool in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Coco stool is an elegant piece with its beautiful quilted detailing and bronze-patina brass border. A great stool for a dining table or living room area; available in other finis...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Stools

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Brass

Coco Stool in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
Coco Stool in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

Coco Stool in Black Pen Shell and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris

H 19.69 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 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

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

H 49 in W 18 in D 22 in
Victorian Papier Machè Chair with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Located in Chicago, IL
Since the mid-18th century, Europeans used papier mâché as an alternative to carved wood. When traditional Chinese lacquer furniture entered the European marketplace in the 19th cent...
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Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Chairs

Materials

Other

Victorian Papier Machè Chair with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay
Victorian Papier Machè Chair with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Victorian Papier Machè Chair with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

H 34.25 in W 17.5 in L 34.25 in
Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen High back series 3172 in production since 1965. Four armless and two armchairs mounted on swiveling cast aluminum bases. R...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

H 50 in W 18 in D 23 in
English Victorian Rococo Revival Papier-Mâché Slipper Chair
Located in New York, NY
This fine mid-19th century English Victorian period papier-mâché slipper chair in the Rococo Revival taste has a molded and shaped balloon back with mother-of-pearl inlay and gilded ...
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Antique 19th Century English Rococo Revival Slipper Chairs

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Wood, Cane, Paint, Mother-of-Pearl

English Victorian Rococo Revival Papier-Mâché Slipper Chair
English Victorian Rococo Revival Papier-Mâché Slipper Chair

English Victorian Rococo Revival Papier-Mâché Slipper Chair

H 35.25 in W 20 in D 20.5 in

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Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
By Alberto Giacometti
Located in New York, NY
Elegant bench in patinated wrought iron and bronze. The sabots are reminiscent of Giacometti's work for Jean-Michel Frank. 3 benches are available; the price is for one.
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Mid-20th Century French Neoclassical Benches

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Bronze, Wrought Iron

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's
Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

Neoclassical Wrought Iron & Bronze Bench, France 1950's

H 19 in W 44 in D 15 in
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
By Lemon
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Neatly proportioned with exceptional detailing, the constant nightstand is your perfect bedside partner. In our furniture making, the IDEA is to create special pieces that you can bu...
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2010s South African Minimalist Pedestals

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Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Iroko Wood by Master Studio for Lemon

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
By Seth Premo, Arvo Ray
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Junius lamp makes a bold statement with its geometric stacked elements that appear almost to float above one another. The lamp is constructed with a powder-coated steel shade and...
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Brass, Silver Leaf, Steel

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade
Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade

Stacked Bone and Brass Powder-Coated Table Lamp with Peekaboo Silver Leaf Shade

H 18 in W 12 in D 12 in
Rosso Wall Mirror
By Specchi Veneziani
Located in Milan, IT
Venetian mirror made in the strictest Murano tradition. Assembled with crystal/gold and red elements handmade in the Murano furnaces. Wooden frame with a natural finish.
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Rosso Wall Mirror

Rosso Wall Mirror

H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 1.97 in
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Located in Glendale, CA
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Textile

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

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

H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
By Design Frères
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères
Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20 in
17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry
Located in New York, NY
A French Aubusson mythological tapestry from the 17th century, depicting the Spartan king, Menelaus, seated at left, sending his brother Agamemnon and the Greek troops to Troy to rec...
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Wool

17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry
17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry

17th Century French Aubusson Mythological Tapestry

H 132 in W 96 in D 0.05 in
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT
The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...
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Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
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Located in Houston, TX
A stunning and rare 19th Century English Chinese pagoda cabinets. This highly stylized hand carved mahogany cabinets features, glass shelving, pagoda gabled roofs, classic Chippendal...
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19th Century Chinese Pagoda Cabinet

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H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in
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Brass and Parchment Paper Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

H 49.22 in Dm 70.87 in
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Impressive & fully original Florentine Renaissance Savonarola chair in carved walnut. Restored in our workshop and it looks simply stunning. Armrests ending with two amazing hand-c...
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Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair
Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair

Italian 19th Century Renaissance Revival Savonarola Chair in Walnut Side Chair

H 36.23 in W 27.96 in D 22.45 in
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
Located in Houston, TX
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola chair. Handsome antique Continental Renaissance style walnut Savroarola chair, side chair, armchair or throne chair. This beauti...
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19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair
19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair

19th Century Continental Renaissance Style Savonarola Chair

H 43.5 in W 27.5 in D 21.25 in
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By Steelcase
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Max Max-Stacker office conference room chairs by Steelcase in iconic orange. These comfortable lounge or desk chairs feature molded curved seats and backs with pol...
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Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s

Mid-Century Modern Max Stacker Conference Office Chairs by Steelcase, 1970s

H 30.25 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
By Andrea Brustolon
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs throughout This chair is abso...
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Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair
Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in
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17th Century French Aubusson Verdure Tapestry

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Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in
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Black Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of black shell chairs available for sale. Find 7 antique and vintage black shell chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Black 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. Black shell chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Art Deco and Victorian styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Many black shell chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but R & Y Augousti and Kifu Augousti produced popular black shell chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Black Shell Chairs?

Prices for black shell chairs start at $775 and top out at $5,400 with the average selling for $2,533.

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 Black 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.
  • What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
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    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.
  • 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 color chairs go with a black table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.

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