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Shell Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Toronto, CA
Also known as the “smiling chair,” the Shell is an example of Hans J. Wegner’s rare forays into
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
1950s Hans Olsen Beech Shell Chair For Bramin Mobler, Denmark
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered
- Carefully refurbished
- High of seat 44 cm.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Shell Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, around 1950
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Waasmunster, BE
The Kofod Larsen Shell Chair, designed by Danish designer Ib Kofod Larsen in the 1960s, is a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.14 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, beech and black leather lounge chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech, Teak
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 122 / shell chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950s Danish beech and teak shell chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Beech
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 26 in
2021 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair in White & Red by Hans Wegner Made in Denmark
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a CH07 Shell Chair, made with a white veneer frame and red patterned fabric
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam, Beech, Fabric
H 29.1 in W 36.2 in D 32.6 in
Danish wooden shell armchair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish wooden shell armchair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
Shell armchair mod
Category
Early 2000s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.34 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stunning pair of Danish shell-shaped easy chairs with new upholstery. Produced in Denmark during
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Houston, TX
designed shell lounge chair manufactured by Carl Hansen and son, Denmark has been professionally
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shell chair by Hans Wegner in laminated walnut seat and back and solid beech wood frame.
It has
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of spectacular shell chairs, crafted by Danish architect and furniture designer Ib-Kofod
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 25.25 in W 22 in D 28 in
Hans Wegner Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son, Ch07 Oak Finish
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
circa 2006
White Oak, suede leather
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Rosewood Anniversary Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Anniversary Rosewood Shell Chair. Design dates to 1963 and this limited
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
The Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1960s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated rare Hans Wegner Orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Laminate
Iconic Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and shortly manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl Hansen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Rosewood
H 29.1 in W 36.2 in D 32.6 in
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
The Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
2022 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Lounge Chair in Olive Green w Cowhide by Hans Wegner
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is the CH07 Shell Chair, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Wood
H 29.9 in W 36.25 in D 32.75 in
Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1948 and shortly manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 24.41 in
1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Nanna Ditzel Pair of Vintage Trinidad Chairs
By Nanna Ditzel, Fredericia
Located in Bochum, NRW
A pair of Trinidad Chairs, designed by Nanna Ditzel for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark, in 1993
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
duos in Danish Modern design. While for many years, the chair’s design was mistakenly attributed to
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Hans Olsen Lounge chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
model was slightly modified. Iconic Danish designed and produced shell chair by Hans Olsen for Bramin
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
3D Dining Chair, Un-Upholstered, Sledge Base, Wood Shell
By Komplot Design, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by the creative partnership of Komplot design, the Gubi chair is the first furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
3D Dining Chair, Un-Upholstered, Wood Base, Hirek Shell
By Komplot Design, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by the creative partnership of Komplot Design, the Gubi chair is the first furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
3D Dining Chair, Un-Upholstered, Sledge Base, Hirek Shell
By Komplot Design, Gubi
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed by the creative partnership of Komplot design, the Gubi chair is the first furniture
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Mid-Century Danish Shell Chairs
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two lounge chairs with frames in stained and varnished wood. Upholstered in brown fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare shell chair in solid beech and sculptural teak plywood designed by Borge Mogensen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans Wegner Shell Chair Model FH 1936 for Fritz Hansen Midcentury Danish, 1950
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Wegner shell chair Model FH 1936 for Fritz Hansen midcentury Danish, circa 1950
Hans J Wegner
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 27 in W 28.5 in D 26 in
Hans J. Wegner, Shell Chair Mod CH07 by Carl Hansen & Sön, Denmark, 1964
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Basel, BS
, designed in 1963 and reintroduced by Carl Hansen & Sön in 1998. The Shell chair quickly gained a following
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
H 28.35 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Hans J. Wegner (1914-2007).
Shell chair / Model FH-1936.
Easy chair with beech frame and moulded
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Hans Wegnar Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegnar shell chair for Carl Hansen, 1963.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Shell Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Danish lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen.
Teak shell back and seat on a beech
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Beech
Mid-Century Danish Tan Leather Egg or Shell Swivel Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
tears to leather and the frame is sturdy.
Description: Iconic egg / shell style chair with pleated
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
Hans Wegner Shell Settee Model 1935 & Shell Chair Model 1936 Fritz Hansen 1950
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
Hans Wegner Shell Settee Model 1935 & Shell Chair Model 1936 by Fritz Hansen 1950
Hans J Wegner
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Teak, Beech
H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 21.66 in
Wood Shell Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Toronto, CA
This molded plywood chair is one of the best-known pieces by Danish furniture designer Børge
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very rare Shell chair by Hans Wegner, Denmark, 1963.
When several of Wegner's Shell chairs appear
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Chairs
Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Denmark CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs Lacquered Oak
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a pair of (sold separately) CH07 shell chairs in lacquered oak with wool fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
Shell Chairs FH-1936 Designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1948
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Noritsu Oda, 'Hans J. Wegner’s 100 chairs', discussed and reproduced p. 33.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Walnut
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Hans Wegner Shell Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner shell chair, model CH 07. Originally designed in 1963 this chair finally went into
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Easy Chair Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare shell easy chair designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen. Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Teak
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 24.41 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant CH07 shell chair is comfortable and well-designed it is considered one of Hans J
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
H 29 in W 36 in D 32.5 in
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 4 dining chairs model 122 / shell chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Børge Mogensen Shell Chair for Soborg
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare all teak and amazingly comfortable side chair designed Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, model
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful pair of shell back chairs by Hans Wegner. Original seat cording in great condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Hans Wegner Shell Easy Chair Model 1936 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare shell easy chair model 1936 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric, Beech
H 27.96 in W 29.53 in D 22.84 in
Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Wegner design for Carl Hanson & Sons, Denmark. Completely refinished with new danish cord
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Shell chair by Børge Mogensen & Esben Klint
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shell chair with seat and top rail in teak and frame in beech. Børge Mogensen & Esben Klint / Munch
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Ib Kofod Larsen 'Shell' Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive teak and beech edition of Ib Kofod Larsen's classic 'Shell' chair for Christensen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak, Bentwood, Plywood
Hans Wegner Teak Shell Chair FH
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish lounge chair designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Model FH-1936. Originally purchased
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
the Shell Chair by Hans Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of three-legged, laminated "shell" lounge chairs in blue lacquered finish with cream suede
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Suede
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FH 1936 - Shell chair in teak with frame of beech. Maker Fritz Hansen. Designed 1948.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Hans Wegner Shell Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Hans Wegner Shell Chairs Designed in 1948 and Produced by Fritz Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Beech
Original CH07 Shell chair Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful CH07 Shell Chair by Carl Hansen & Son for sale. The design was created
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair, 2000s
By Carl Martin-Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Renens, CH
The CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner was originally designed in the early 1960s, but only with a
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Hans Wegner Shell Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of shell chairs by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen.
Each underside stamped
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Four Hans Olsen Shell Dining Chairs for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in London Road, Baldock, Hertfordshire
A set of four Hans Olsen Shell dining chairs for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s.
Iconic Danish
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 29.53 in W 18.51 in D 17.72 in
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Danish Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Danish shell chair for your home. A Danish shell chair — often made from wood, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a Danish shell chair, we have 64 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Danish shell chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Danish shell chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Danish shell chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Ib Kofod-Larsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Danish Shell Chair?
The average selling price for a Danish shell chair at 1stDibs is $4,081, while they’re typically $556 on the low end and $24,500 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 Danish 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.
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