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'clam' chair Arnold Madsen style oak and lambskin Sweden 1990s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Paris, FR
A pair « Clam » chair in the style of Philip Arctander or Arnold Madsen. Made in natural Oak and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Arnold Madsen Boucle Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Boucle Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Boucle Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair & Stool by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair & Stool
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair. The Clam Stool is made using traditional joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair. The Clam Stool is made using traditional joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair. The Clam Stool is made using traditional joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair. The Clam Stool is made using traditional joinery
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stool
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. The clam chair was first designed
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool

Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
H 32.29 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
family of Arnold Madsen by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair. The Clam Stool is made using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
“Clam" Chairs in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark 1944
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
producing the wooden frame, making it possible for the chair to be put into production. Arnold Madsen was so
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. The Clam Chair was designed in 1944
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Oak Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
family of Arnold Madsen by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair. The Clam Stool is made using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Rare Arnold Madsen Clam Rocking Chair, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in LEWES, GB
A rare Clam Rocking Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced in Denmark or Norway in the 1950s. Newly
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Wood

A Vintage Clam Chair, by Arnold Madsen for Vik & Blindheim, Norway 1953
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Oslo, NO
This authentic Clam Chair, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced exclusively under license by Vik
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

20th Century Danish Vintage Beech Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen & Schubell
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish "Clam" chair made of hand crafted Beechwood designed by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen
Category

Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Re-edition of Arnold Madsen Clam lounge chair in sheepskin by Dagmar
By Arnold Madsen, Dagmar
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. Re-editioned
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Original Vintage Clam Chairby Arnold Madsen for Vik & Blindheim, Norway 1950s
By Vik & Blindheim, Arnold Madsen
Located in Bergen, NO
The Clam Chair was designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

A Pair of Vintage Clam Chairs, by Arnold Madsen for Vik & Blindheim, Norway 1953
By Vik & Blindheim, Arnold Madsen
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A vintage and authentic pair of 'Clam Chairs' by Arnold Madsen produced by Vik & Blindheim in
Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Vintage "Clam” rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 1944.
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic Clam chair designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944. This example
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
family of Arnold Madsen by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair. The Clam Stool is made using
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
H 15.75 in W 24.02 in D 15.75 in
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
piece for Arnold Madsen's iconic Clam Chair. This new design has been has been developed in close
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Rare Pair of Clam Chairs, Denmark, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare pair of Clam chairs with beech arms and legs and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

“Clam” Chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Utrecht, NL
research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

20th Century Vintage Single Danish Beech Clam Chair Attributed to Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish " Clam " chair made of hand crafted painted Beechwood
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech

Re-edition of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam ottoman by Dagmar
By Dagmar, Arnold Madsen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Clam stool has been has been developed in close collaboration with the family of Arnold Madsen
Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A fantastic pair of early edition Clam Chairs, designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Arnold Madsen for
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Swedish Modern Clam Chair in White Teddy Fabric and Beech, 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare 'clam' chair was produced by a Swedish cabinetmaker in the late 1940s. The design is
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Faux Fur, Beech

Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
is most likely form the 1940s by an unknown designer and in the style of the famous Clam chair by
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
H 31.5 in W 23.5 in D 24 in
Arnold Madsen 'Clam Chair' produced by Madsen & Schubell, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arnold Madsen 'Clam Chair' produced by Madsen & Schubell 1950s. Completely restored. Excellent
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen, Philip Arctander, Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Odense, DK
The most amazing pair of clam easy chairs made in the style of Arnold Madsen. These chairs were
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

Mid-Century Original Danish Clam Chair Attr. to Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
An increasingly hard to find 'clam' chair. Denmark, c1950s. Attributed to Arnold Madsen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Original Danish Clam Chair attr. to Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
An increasingly hard to find 'clam' chair. Denmark, c1950s. Attributed to Arnold Madsen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish designer Arnold Madsen with a strong reference to hes iconic "Clam Chair". The table comes with
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables

Materials

Beech

Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood & "Tablu" Textile, 1940s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
silversmith Wiwen Nilsson's home in Lund during the 1940s along with the “Clam” chair by Arnold Madsen (see b
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Birdseye Maple

1950's Original Fully Restored Danish Clam Chair in Natural Sheepskin
By Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
- most recently to Arnold Madsen who is believed to have designed the original chair in 1944. The
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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Clam Chair Arnold Madsen For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clam chair arnold madsen you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and beech, every clam chair arnold madsen was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect clam chair arnold madsen — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A clam chair arnold madsen is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one clam chair arnold madsen that is appealing in its simplicity, but Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Philip Arctander and Vik & Blindheim produced versions that are worth a look.

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