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Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Shell Chairs on H Bases
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Navy Blue, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
One of the best
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Set of Two Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chairs, by Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
One of the best
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Mid Century Navy Blue Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Navy Blue Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Ultramarine Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Ultramarine Blue, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Lago Chair Ultramarine Blue by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Navy Blue Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of Four Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Set of Nine Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Gwenda Gray & Peacock-Blue Chair
By Cafedesart
Located in Milan, IT
peacock-blue and gray upholstery enveloping the richly padded plywood shell.
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Set of ten Dutch mid-century stacking chairs with single shell seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, mid-century, reddish teak toned, single shell seat chairs with teal blue enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Lago'" Lacquered Shell and Aluminum Legs Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Characterized by an embracing shell and stiletto like legs, Lagò chair shows a strong image thanks to intense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.7 in W 23.6 in D 22.4 in
Seven Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Dark Green Velvet, Dark Beech Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of seven beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Gervasoni Next 121 Shell Cast Polished Aluminum Chair in Walnut by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Next 121 shell cast polished aluminum chair in walnut by Paola Navone
Shell chair in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Lago Chair Dark Blue by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mariolina Conference Chair in Silk Grey Shell with Anthracite Legs by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The polypropylene shell in anthracite, silk grey, marsala red, apricot or intense blue is available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
"Overdyed" Aniline Dyed Ash Plywood Shell and Steel Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell in aniline dyed ash plywood (color options are indigo blue or weathered gray) and a supporting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Iola Chair with Armrest with Blue Upholstered Seat & Copper Legs by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
maintaining a refined and characterizing appearance. We gave the body the shape of a shell, producing it in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Copper
H 32.68 in W 22.6 in D 22.84 in
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, and stacking bases. Inquire for pricing.
We have dark blue and yellow shell chairs as well if you'd
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
shells forming the sheltering inside and the visual defining structure of the chair to be an accent piece
Category
2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Set of Six "Vittorio Dassi" blue Dining Chairs, Italy 1950s
Located in Wolfurt, AT
. The sturdy teak chair frames show signs of wear. The seat consists of a fibreglass shell upholstered
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
Restored Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman w/ New Custom Tiffany Blue Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, Eames Lounge, Chair, and Ottoman with Tiffany blue brand new custom, European leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller Rare Fiberglass Upholstered Blue and Orange Dining Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The color combination on this single DSW blue upholstered shell chair with neon orange stretchers
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 18.75 in D 21.5 in
Iconic Eero Aarnio Blue Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Ball chair. (Other shell colours available on request)
Polyurethane foam cushions.
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Set of 4 Bell Chair in Midnight Dark Blue by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Magis, Konstantin Grcic
Located in Brooklyn, NY
saving lies in its inge- nious shell shape of the chair. Its bulbous geometry is not only structurally
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.07 in
Lago Chair Light Grey by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Yrjö Kukkapuro Karuselli Lounge Chair in Leather & Light Blue Metallic
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair exhibits an organic form. Crafted with a molded plastic shell and adorned with leather cushions
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 41.74 in W 31.11 in D 33.47 in
Elegant Mid-Century Modern Wood and Blue Fabric Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of two vintage modern lounge chairs. The chairs are upholstered in a light baby blue colored
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Navy Blue Space Age Modo 290 Chairs by Steen Østergaard for Nielaus, Set of 4
By Nielaus, Steen Ostergaard
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Østergaard in 1966. Modo 290 is a one-piece shell chair with a design that still exudes futurism and clean
Category
2010s Danish Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman, Blue Upholstery, Black Frame
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair, Blue Upholstery, Black Wrought Iron Frame. Being sold as is
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
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
Pair of Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Corkscrew Swivel Chairs Black & Blue
By Vladimir Kagan, Directional
Located in Philadelphia, PA
right) pair of chairs are rare and exclusive. Their distinct and organic design features a curved, shell
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 29 in W 36 in D 34 in
2020 Hay Neu 10 Blue Wool Dining / Side Chairs by Sebastian Wrong
By Sebastian Wrong, HAY
Located in Philadelphia, PA
combined with its cast swivel base. The shells are upholstered in a blue wool. Each chair was produced
Category
2010s Danish Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen. The chair was a
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.63 in W 38.19 in D 34.65 in
Fabricius & Kastholm FK Bucket Chair for Walter Knoll
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Solihull, GB
Originally designed in 1967 by Fabricius and Kastholm the FK bucket chair (also known as the bird
Category
Late 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set Of 7 Vintage Coquillage Chairs By Pierre Guariche For Meurop, 1960s
By Pierre Guariche, Meurop
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
known as “Shell” chairs.
These black, red, yellow, blue, and green shells made of propylene have a base
Category
Vintage 1950s Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
‘Alky’ Lounge Chairs in the Style of Giancarlo Piretti in Blue Upholstery
By Giancarlo Piretti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
chair consists of one shell, these chairs have a beautiful gap between seat and backrest. Therefore, a
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.55 in W 24.81 in D 28.75 in
Modern Axel Enthoven for BuzziSpace Blue BuzziMe Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Axel Enthoven
Located in Secaucus, NJ
upholstery: Contrasting fabric in charcoal dark grey and blue color
Shell is comprised of birch plywood
Seat
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 53 in W 28 in D 37 in
1970's Pierre Paulin Inspired Blue Flower Textile Tulip Swivel Chair by TopForm
By Topform, Pierre Paulin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970's blue tulip swivel chair by TopForm, inspired by Eero Saarinen and Pierre Paulin. This
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.5 in W 35 in D 28 in
Tria Simple Chair Upholstered in Blue Felter, Natural Oak Leg by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria simple chair upholstered in blue felter, natural oak leg by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with matching iron legs and polypropylene shell seat. The iron leg
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Orange Chair White Oiled Oak, Midnight Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The Orange chair white oiled oak midnight blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 64 x W 71 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Set of 2, Tria Simple Chair Upholstered in Blue Felter, Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, Tria simple chair upholstered in blue felter, natural oak leg by Colé Italia with Lorenz
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Set of 4, Tria Simple Chair Upholstered in Blue Felter, Oak by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, tria simple chair upholstered in blue felter, natural oak leg by Colé Italia with Lorenz
Category
2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Base Swivel Desk Office Chair in Blue Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Eames design, hard to find form, fiberglass shell in blue, on cast aluminum base. This chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Sandcastles Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ruben Van Megen
Located in MAASBREE, LI
blue.
The chair is decorated with drops of bronze, just like a sandcastle is decorated with shells
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
The Orange Chair Sprinkles Smoked Oak, Midnight Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The Orange Chair Sprinkles Smoked Oak Midnight Blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
The Orange Chair Sprinkles Smoked Oak, Midnight Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The Orange chair Sprinkles Smoked Oak Midnight Blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Orange Chair Sprinkles White Oiled Oak, Midnight Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair sprinkles white oiled oak midnight blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Orange Chair Smoked Black Lacquered Oak, Midnight Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair smoked black lacquered oak midnight blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 25.2 in
Orange Chair Sprinkles Black Lacquered Oak Midnight Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair sprinkles black lacquered oak midnight blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather, Upholstery, Wood
H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 25.2 in
Orange Chair Vidar White Oiled Oak, Navy Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair vidar white oiled oak navy blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 64 x W 71 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
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Blue Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the blue shell chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A blue shell chair — often made from fabric, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a blue shell chair, we have 41 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a blue shell chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right blue shell chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one blue shell chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Carl Hansen & Søn produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Blue Shell Chair?
The average selling price for a blue shell chair at 1stDibs is $883, while they’re typically $293 on the low end and $5,200 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
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 Blue 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 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 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.
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