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Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin

Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Karlstad, SE

Rare version of the famous clam chair, upholstered in off-white sheepskin and leather buttons. This

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s

Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s

Located in Farsta, SE

Swedish Lounge Chair Made in 1940-50s Beautiful shape and character, similar to the clam chair

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools

By Arnold Madsen

Located in London, England

Madsen's iconic Clam Chair. This new design has been has been developed in close collaboration with the

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Stools

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools

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

Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs

Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

into scroll ends - the illusion of a fountain back chair or clam chair. Lower front chair channeling

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood & "Tablu" Textile, 1940s
Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood & "Tablu" Textile, 1940s

Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood & "Tablu" Textile, 1940s

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in Odense, DK

contemporary clam chair. The legs are made from solid turned birchwood and the frame has been reupholstered and

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Birch, Birdseye Maple

Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair

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

Vintage "Clam” rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 1944.
Vintage "Clam” rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 1944.

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

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Madsen & Schubell

Located in Odense, DK

quality. The chairs bears resemblance to other designs from the period such as the Danish "Clam Chair" by

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Pine

Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin

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

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in London, England

to their other masterpiece: the Clam Chair, designed in 1944 by Madsen. Both chairs were made by hand

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in London, England

to their other masterpiece: the Clam Chair, designed in 1944 by Madsen. Both chairs were made by hand

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Re-edition of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam ottoman by Dagmar
Re-edition of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam ottoman by Dagmar

Re-edition of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam ottoman by Dagmar

By Dagmar, Arnold Madsen

Located in Antwerpen, BE

by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair. The Clam Stool is made using traditional joinery and

Category

2010s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Wing Chair c1950s
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Wing Chair c1950s

Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Wing Chair c1950s

By Madsen & Schubell

Located in London, England

in order to produce Arnold's design: the Clam Chair. It was an isntant success and led to them

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Tourenne Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés  by Christiane Lemieux
Tourenne Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés  by Christiane Lemieux

Tourenne Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sinuous curves of

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sinuous curves of

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Tourenne Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Tourenne Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Tourenne Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sinuous curves of

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet (Tapered Leg) by Christiane Lemieux
Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet (Tapered Leg) by Christiane Lemieux

Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet (Tapered Leg) by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sinuous curves of

Category

2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944

Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

iconic aesthetic of the Clam chair into a larger seating format. The sofa’s frame is crafted from black

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Lacquer, Wood

Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs

Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs float on top of a circular chrome trim swivel

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s

Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s

By ESA

Located in Asaa, DK

sculpted seat. Four round legs with club shaped profile (like the Clam Chair), mounted with brass brackets

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Teak

Postmodern Black Clam Shells Swivel Lounge Chairs - A Pair
Postmodern Black Clam Shells Swivel Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Postmodern Black Clam Shells Swivel Lounge Chairs - A Pair

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Postmodern Black Clam Shell Swivel Chairs — sculptural pair with bold curves and swivel bases

Category

Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Postmodern Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chair With Ottoman on Casters
Postmodern Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chair With Ottoman on Casters

Postmodern Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chair With Ottoman on Casters

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Postmodern Clam Shell Swivel Chair — sculptural lounge chair with matching ottoman on casters

Category

Vintage 1980s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s

Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

Arnold Madsen’s famous ‘Clam Chair’, sharing numerous visual qualities. The curving armrests and splayed

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Clam Easy Chair in Black Colored Wood and Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, 1944
Clam Easy Chair in Black Colored Wood and Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, 1944

Clam Easy Chair in Black Colored Wood and Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, 1944

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Clam Easy Chair in Black Colored Wood and Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, 1944 Additional Information

Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs
Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs

Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs

By Heywood Brothers & Co.

Located in Nashua, NH

A charming matching pair of Victorian period Clam Shell stylized wicker mother and child rocking

Category

Antique 1890s American High Victorian Rocking Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Reed, Wood, Cane, Rattan

Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s
Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s

Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s

By Arnold Madsen, Philip Arctander

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

Mid Century Modern Kodawood Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener
Mid Century Modern Kodawood Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener

Mid Century Modern Kodawood Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener

By Seymour James Wiener

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener. Black

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair
Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair

Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair

By Kodawood, Seymour James Wiener

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair
Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair

Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair

By Kodawood, Seymour James Wiener

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood Mid Century Clam Shell Chairs - Pair Each lounge chair measures

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s

Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s

By Arnold Madsen, Skive Møbelfabrik, Philip Arctander

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

Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair

Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair

By Homecrest

Located in Philadelphia, PA

. Vintage Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Garden Patio Chairs - a Pair. Item

Category

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

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Clam Easy Chair Dark Stained Wood New Sheepskin 1940s Skive Møbelfabrik
Art Deco Clam Easy Chair Dark Stained Wood New Sheepskin 1940s Skive Møbelfabrik

Art Deco Clam Easy Chair Dark Stained Wood New Sheepskin 1940s Skive Møbelfabrik

By Arnold Madsen, Skive Møbelfabrik

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Clam Art Deco easy chair by Danish Skive Møbelfabrik made in the 1940s The club-shaped legs and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Round Mid-Century Club Chair
Round Mid-Century Club Chair

Round Mid-Century Club Chair

Located in Brooklyn, NY

White vinyl club chair with thick cushioning. Clam style lounge chair. Please confirm location NJ

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair

Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair

By Milo Baughman

Located in Brooklyn, NY

clam shell seat, this chair is ready to elevate any space, whether in the living room or even throne

Category

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

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini
Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini

Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.

Category

Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table

Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table

By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs
Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs

Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs

By Homecrest, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. Maurizio Tempestini "Orange

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs
Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs

Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

manufactured by Salterini. Wrought iron frames with metal mesh seats and backs. All chairs are in very good

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Vintage Clam Shell Metal Spring Armchairs
Set of Four Vintage Clam Shell Metal Spring Armchairs

Set of Four Vintage Clam Shell Metal Spring Armchairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Set of (4) vintage metal patio lawn clam shell garden chairs with spring base for extra comfort

Category

Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

MISSING 2 Spring Base Garden Lounge Chairs, Sold Individually
MISSING 2 Spring Base Garden Lounge Chairs, Sold Individually

MISSING 2 Spring Base Garden Lounge Chairs, Sold Individually

Located in Sheffield, MA

lawn clam shell garden arm chairs with springer base adding extra comfort for lounging or dining

Category

Early 20th Century American Statues

Materials

Metal

Clam Chair
Clam Chair

Clam Chair

Unavailable|$23,925

Clam Chair

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Lommedalen, NO

This gives you a very special and once in a life time opportunity. This Clam Chair is not only

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s

Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s

By Arnold Madsen

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fur

Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"
Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"

Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"

Unavailable|$14,953 / item

Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"

By Philip Arctander

Located in Salzburg, Austria

The "Clam chair" was designed by the Danish architect Philip Arctander in 1944 and

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Wood

Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"
Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"

Philip Arctander's "Clam chair"

By Philip Arctander

Located in Salzburg, Austria

The "Clam chair" was designed by the Danish architect Philip Arctander in 1944 and

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Armchair inspired by Philip Arctander's Clam Chair, in sheepskin and beech
Armchair inspired by Philip Arctander's Clam Chair, in sheepskin and beech

Armchair inspired by Philip Arctander's Clam Chair, in sheepskin and beech

By Philip Arctander

Located in Ottawa, ON

Inspired by Philip Arctander's clam chair, this piece is upholstered in sheepskin and features

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Shearling
Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Shearling

Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs Freshly Reupholstered in Shearling

By Philip Arctander

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of two clam chairs designed by Philip Arctander circa 1940s freshly reupholstered in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

A Vintage Clam Chair, by Arnold Madsen for Vik & Blindheim, Norway 1953
A Vintage Clam Chair, by Arnold Madsen for Vik & Blindheim, Norway 1953

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

Clam Chair Philip Arctander Sheep skinn Vik Blindheim Norway Scandinavia
Clam Chair Philip Arctander Sheep skinn Vik Blindheim Norway Scandinavia

Clam Chair Philip Arctander Sheep skinn Vik Blindheim Norway Scandinavia

By Philip Arctander

Located in Oslo, NO

Classic Clam chair Philip Arctander sheepskin Clam chair Vik & Blindheim, Norway

Category

Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Beech

Clam Chair, Philip Arctander
Clam Chair, Philip Arctander

Clam Chair, Philip Arctander

By Philip Arctander

Located in Los Gatos, CA

“Clam” rocking chair with round beech armrests and legs. Seat and back upholstered with red colored

Category

Vintage 1940s Rocking Chairs

Mid Century Modern Walnut Clam Chairs by Kodawood, a Pair, c, 1960s
Mid Century Modern Walnut Clam Chairs by Kodawood, a Pair, c, 1960s

Mid Century Modern Walnut Clam Chairs by Kodawood, a Pair, c, 1960s

By Kodawood

Located in Weehawken, NJ

Pair of Mid Century Modern Clam chairs designed by Seymour James Wiener for Kodawood, c. 1960’s

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Philip Arctander-Clam Chair, 1944
Philip Arctander-Clam Chair, 1944

Philip Arctander-Clam Chair, 1944

By Philip Arctander

Located in Los Gatos, CA

Easy chair with round oak armrests and legs, seat and back upholstered with light stribed button

Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Easy Chair, Shearling upholstered, Model Åke, Ikea, Sweden, 1950s
Easy Chair, Shearling upholstered, Model Åke, Ikea, Sweden, 1950s

Easy Chair, Shearling upholstered, Model Åke, Ikea, Sweden, 1950s

By IKEA

Located in Berlin, DE

Clam chair, model Åke, cream colored shearling upholstered, legs and armrests in polished birch

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s
Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s

Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s

By Arnold Madsen

Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU

and finishes for your customisation. Background: The Clam chair or ‘Muslingestole’ is arguably the

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Birch

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Clam Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clam chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and sheepskin, every clam chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect clam chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each clam chair bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one clam chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central and Vik & Blindheim produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Clam Chair?

Prices for a clam chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $16,093.

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 Clam Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, the Clam chair is comfortable. Arnold Madsen designed the angle of the seat and the curving contours of the iconic chair to fit the shape of the human body so that the piece could provide optimal support. Although for decades, the piece was the victim of cheap reproductions and misattributions, to fellow Scandinavians Viggo Boesen and Martin Olsen, among others, in recent years it has steadily climbed the ranks in the trophy market, going for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Today, it’s one of the fashion set’s most beloved pieces, with fans as starry as Los Angeles art dealer Maggie Kayne and style setter Vanessa Traina. Find a range of Clam chairs on 1stDibs.