Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming early 1950's clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood.
Wool, Beech
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.
Sheepskin, Wood
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 made by Arnold Madsen Height: 82 cm Width: 57 cm Depth: 50 cm Seat Height: 39 cm
Pine
Arnold Madsen Oak and Lambskin Rocking Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Clam chair designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, extra rare in the rocking version.
Sheepskin, Oak
$4,994 / set
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen - Pair of Clam Stools The Clam Stool is the perfect companion piece for Arnold Madsen's iconic Clam Chair.
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen - Pair of Sheepskin & Walnut Clam Stools The Clam Stool is the perfect companion piece for Arnold Madsen's iconic Clam Chair.
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Directional, Milo Baughman
Located in Saint Louis, MO
They roll out into scroll ends - the illusion of a fountain back chair or clam chair. Lower front chair channeling compliments well the channeled seat backs and harmonizes the look a...
Bouclé
Swedish Modern Lounge Chair Clubbed Legs in Birchwood & "Tablu" Textile, 1940s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful lounge chair made in Sweden in the 1940s. The curves are similar to that of the contemporary clam chair.
Birch, Birdseye Maple
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
This chair is most likely form the 1940s by an unknown designer and in the style of the famous Clam chair by Arnold Madsen with its rounded leg shape.
Sheepskin, Wood
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.
Sheepskin, Elm
Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Initially coined the "Musling stolen" (meaning "Mussel Shell"), the Clam Chair marked the beginning of a long and fruitful partnership between Madsen and Schubell.
Sheepskin
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Madsen & Schubell, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
They have been reupholstered in white natural Sheepskin of the best quality. The chairs bears resemblance to other designs from the period such as the Danish "Clam Chair" by Schubell...
Sheepskin, Pine
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
The Pragh was a natural successor in style and form to their other masterpiece: the Clam Chair, designed in 1944 by Madsen. Both chairs were made by hand in small quantities at their...
Sheepskin, Beech
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
The Pragh was a natural successor in style and form to their other masterpiece: the Clam Chair, designed in 1944 by Madsen. Both chairs were made by hand in small quantities at their...
Sheepskin, Teak
Original Red Fabric Armchair, Clam Armchair, attributed to Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
The "Clam chair" in its original fabric not reupholstered!
Birch
Re-edition of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam ottoman by Dagmar
By Arnold Madsen, Dagmar
Located in Antwerpen, BE
The Clam stool has been has been developed in close collaboration with the family of Arnold Madsen by mirroring elements from the Clam Chair.
Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Tourenne Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sin...
Bouclé
Tourenne Chair in Luxe Berbers / Bouclés (Tapered Leg) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sin...
Velvet
$2,490 / item
Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sin...
Velvet
Tourenne Chair in Performance Velvet by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sin...
Velvet
Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet (Tapered Leg) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sin...
Velvet
Tourenne Chair in Performance Velvet (Tapered leg) by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sin...
Velvet
Clam Sofa by Arnold Madsen, 1944
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The very rare Clam sofa, designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944, is a distinguished example of mid-century Scandinavian furniture design t...
Fabric, Lacquer, Wood
$8,500 / set
Milo Baughman Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This stunning vintage modern pair of lounge chairs float on top of a circular chrome trim swivel base. The shell backrest and removable seat cushions boast the perfect contours ensur...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
By ESA
Located in Asaa, DK
Four round legs with club shaped profile (like the Clam Chair), mounted with brass brackets. Very beautiful and simple yet expressive design.
Teak
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, ideal for refined modern interiors.
Fabric
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, perfect for refined modern interiors.
Fabric
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
The sculptural armrests complement the rounded edges of the body, and along with the simple, tapered legs, they highlight the beech wood, creating a balance between the materials. T...
Sheepskin, Wood
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: Material: Black colored wood and sheepskin Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produc...
Sheepskin
Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
Attributed to Danish designer Arnold Madsen with a strong reference to hes iconic "Clam Chair". The table comes with two extentions, each measuring 25 cm.
Beech
Antique Wicker Clam Shell Stylized Mother and Childs Matching Rocking Chairs
By Heywood Brothers & Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
These rocking chairs are in excellent condition with a beautiful finish and stylized clam shell shape to their back design all done in a warm finish color and having comfortable pre...
Wicker, Reed, Wood, Cane, Rattan
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 & White Naughahyde in excellent vintage condition with a few nicks on the white which...
Brass
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: 21.5 wide x 23 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches All pieces of f...
Upholstery, Wood
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: 21.5 wide x 23 deep x 30.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches All pieces of f...
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Skive Møbelfabrik, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
The most amazing pair of clam easy chairs made in the style of Arnold Madsen.
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs - a Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Vintage Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Garden Patio ...
Wrought Iron
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 round armrests are made of dark nut brown stained wood with oil treatment.
Sheepskin, Wood
Round Mid-Century Club Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
White vinyl club chair with thick cushioning. Clam style lounge chair.
Fabric
Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Showcasing his iconic "Thin Line" chrome base with a stunningly unique clam shell seat, this chair is ready to elevate any space, whether in the living room or even throne room.
Metal, Chrome
Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.
Iron
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 “orange slice”.
Iron
Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, Homecrest
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. Maurizio Tempestini "Orange Slice" style. Featuring sculpted, sturdy, wrought iron and wire diamond mesh Black ...
Iron, Wrought Iron
$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Fantastic set of 4 wrought iron and metal mesh lounge designed by Maurizio Tempestini and manufactured by Salterini. Wrought iron frames with metal mesh seats and backs. All chairs a...
Iron
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.
Metal
MISSING 2 Spring Base Garden Lounge Chairs, Sold Individually
Located in Sheffield, MA
The two vintage patio lawn clam shell garden arm chairs with springer base adding extra comfort for lounging or dining.
Metal
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