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6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s

6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s

By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare set of six Model 1788 chairs (also known as the "Dining Chair" or "Shell Chair" in teak

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

1950s Hans Olsen Beech Shell Chair For Bramin Mobler, Denmark
1950s Hans Olsen Beech Shell Chair For Bramin Mobler, Denmark

1950s Hans Olsen Beech Shell Chair For Bramin Mobler, Denmark

By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler

Located in Praha, CZ

- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - High of seat 44 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark

Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Teak "Shell Chairs" for Soborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark

By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Argelato, BO

Rare set of six Model 1788 chairs (also known as the "Dining Chair" or "Shell Chair" in teak

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Teak

Shell Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, around 1950
Shell Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen & Larsen, Denmark, around 1950

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

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s
Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s

Ib Kofod-Larsen, Shell Lounge Chair, Teak, Beech, Leather, Denmark, 1950s

By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-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
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark

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

Arne Jacobsen Chair 3107 (Series 7), Beechwood Shell, Chrome Legs, Danish Design
Arne Jacobsen Chair 3107 (Series 7), Beechwood Shell, Chrome Legs, Danish Design

Arne Jacobsen Chair 3107 (Series 7), Beechwood Shell, Chrome Legs, Danish Design

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Hannover, DE

Arne Jacobsen Chair – Model 3107 (Series 7) 1 chair available Produced approx. 2000s Iconic

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech
Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech

Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & 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

Beech, Teak

2021 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair in White & Red by Hans Wegner Made in Denmark
2021 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair in White & Red by Hans Wegner Made in Denmark

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

Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s
Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s

Pair of Danish Easy Chairs, 1940s

$15,000 / set

H 32.68 in W 35.44 in D 35.44 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
Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair

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

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen
Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chairs for Christiansen & Larsen

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & 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

Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech

Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech

$4,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.25 in W 26.75 in D 24 in

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

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Glendale, CA

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Rosewood Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Rosewood

CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son

CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son

$2,704 / item

H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 32.68 in

CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

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

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in New York, NY

Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in New York, NY

Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cowhide

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Leather Loke 7150 Walnut Lacquer for Carl Hansen
Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Leather Loke 7150 Walnut Lacquer for Carl Hansen

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Leather Loke 7150 Walnut Lacquer for Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in New York, NY

Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair

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
2022 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Lounge Chair in Olive Green w Cowhide by Hans Wegner

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

1950s Børge Mogensen Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik
1950s Børge Mogensen Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik

1950s Børge Mogensen Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik

By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik

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

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

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
Hans Olsen Lounge chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

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

Hans Olsen armchair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Olsen armchair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Olsen armchair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans Olsen

Located in Balen, BE

upholstered back. An iconic Danish designed and produced shell chair by Hans Olsen for Bramin Mobler. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Bentwood

Recent Sales

Set of Mid-Century Danish Shell Chairs
Set of Mid-Century Danish Shell Chairs

Set of Mid-Century Danish Shell Chairs

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 29.53 in

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
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair

Borge Mogensen Shell Chair

Unavailable

H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Borge Mogensen Shell Chair

By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen

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
Hans Wegner Shell Chair Model FH 1936 for Fritz Hansen Midcentury Danish, 1950

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

Hans J. Wegner, Shell Chair Mod CH07 by Carl Hansen & Sön, Denmark, 1964
Hans J. Wegner, Shell Chair Mod CH07 by Carl Hansen & Sön, Denmark, 1964

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

Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Unavailable

H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 24.81 in

Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner

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
Hans Wegnar Shell Chair for Carl Hansen

Hans Wegnar Shell Chair for Carl Hansen

Unavailable

H 29.25 in W 36.25 in D 32.75 in

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
Pair of Shell Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

Pair of Shell Lounge Chairs by Hans Wegner

Unavailable

H 27.75 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in

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
Mid-Century Danish Tan Leather Egg or Shell Swivel Armchair, 1960s-1970s

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

Hans  Wegner Shell Settee Model 1935 & Shell Chair Model 1936 Fritz Hansen 1950
Hans  Wegner Shell Settee Model 1935 & Shell Chair Model 1936 Fritz Hansen 1950

Hans Wegner Shell Settee Model 1935 & Shell Chair Model 1936 Fritz Hansen 1950

By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen

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

Beech, Teak

Wood Shell Chair
Wood Shell Chair

Wood Shell Chair

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H 28.5 in W 21.25 in D 23 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
Shell Chair

Shell Chair

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H 27.5 in W 28.5 in D 22 in

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

Shell Chair by Hans Wegner
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner

Shell Chair by Hans Wegner

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H 30 in W 36 in D 28 in

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
Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Denmark CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs Lacquered Oak

Hans Wegner Carl Hansen Denmark CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs Lacquered Oak

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

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
Shell Chairs FH-1936 Designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1948

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

Hans Wegner Shell Chair
Hans Wegner Shell Chair

Hans Wegner Shell Chair

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H 29 in W 36 in D 32.5 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
Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Easy Chair Produced by Christensen & Larsen in Denmark

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

Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair

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

Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark

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

Børge Mogensen Shell Chair for Soborg
Børge Mogensen Shell Chair for Soborg

Børge Mogensen Shell Chair for Soborg

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H 30 in W 19.5 in D 16.5 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
Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs

Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs

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H 28 in W 27.5 in D 25 in

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
Hans Wegner Shell Easy Chair Model 1936 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark

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

Fabric, Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs
Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs

Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs

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H 28 in W 27 in D 23 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
Shell chair by Børge Mogensen & Esben Klint

Shell chair by Børge Mogensen & Esben Klint

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H 28.35 in W 17.72 in D 17.33 in

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
Ib Kofod Larsen 'Shell' Chair for Christensen & Larsen

Ib Kofod Larsen 'Shell' Chair for Christensen & Larsen

By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-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
Hans Wegner Teak Shell Chair FH

Hans Wegner Teak Shell Chair FH

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H 28 in W 26.5 in D 24 in

Hans Wegner Teak Shell Chair FH

By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen

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

Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

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H 27.56 in W 27.96 in D 20.48 in

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.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Original CH07 Shell chair Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner
Original CH07 Shell chair Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner

Original CH07 Shell chair Carl Hansen & Son Hans Wegner

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

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
Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair, 2000s

Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair, 2000s

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H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 32.68 in

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
Pair of Hans Wegner Shell Chairs

Pair of Hans Wegner Shell Chairs

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H 27.5 in W 27.25 in D 24 in

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
Set of Four Hans Olsen Shell Dining Chairs for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

Set of Four Hans Olsen Shell Dining Chairs for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler

Located in Hitchin, England

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

Hans Wegner Molded Shell Chair Model CH07 "Smiling Chair"
Hans Wegner Molded Shell Chair Model CH07 "Smiling Chair"

Hans Wegner Molded Shell Chair Model CH07 "Smiling Chair"

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Sometimes called the "Smiling Chair" Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen 1963 chair, Model CH07. Floating

Category

Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen 'Shell' Chair for Christensen & Larsen
Pair of Ib Kofod Larsen 'Shell' Chair for Christensen & Larsen

Pair of 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

Hans J. Wegner FH 1936 Shell Chair
Hans J. Wegner FH 1936 Shell Chair

Hans J. Wegner FH 1936 Shell Chair

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H 27.56 in W 28.75 in D 23.63 in

Hans J. Wegner FH 1936 Shell Chair

By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Shell chair in laminated teak and beech designed by Hans J. Wegner. Maker Fritz Hansen.

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans Wegner Molded Walnut Plywood Shell Chair
Hans Wegner Molded Walnut Plywood Shell Chair

Hans Wegner Molded Walnut Plywood Shell Chair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hans Wegner molded walnut plywood shell chair model CH07. Design dates to 1963, reintroduced in the

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Six Shell Chairs by Borge Mogensen for Soeborg Furniture
Set of Six Shell Chairs by Borge Mogensen for Soeborg Furniture

Set of Six Shell Chairs by Borge Mogensen for Soeborg Furniture

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of 6 Shell chairs by Borge Mogensen for Soeborg Furniture. Model: 155 Arts & Craft Exhibition

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Oak, Teak

CH 07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
CH 07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

CH 07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 32.68 in

CH 07 Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

CH 07 - Shell chair in moulded, black glazed ash and black leather. Designed in 1963. 5 in stock

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Ash

a pair of Hans Wegner shell chairs Fritz Hansen
a pair of Hans Wegner shell chairs Fritz Hansen

a pair of Hans Wegner shell chairs Fritz Hansen

Located in Toronto, Ontario

A nice pair of Hans Wegner shell chairs. Beech frames with teak veneer seats and backs. An unusual

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Beech, Teak

Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen

Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen

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H 27.17 in W 27.56 in D 24.81 in

Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Shell chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fritz Hansen. Model: FH 1936 Seat and back of laminated walnut

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Hans J Wegner Shell Chair, Model Fh1936, Made by Fritz Hansen, Design, 1948
Hans J Wegner Shell Chair, Model Fh1936, Made by Fritz Hansen, Design, 1948

Hans J Wegner Shell Chair, Model Fh1936, Made by Fritz Hansen, Design, 1948

By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Hans J Wegner shell chair, model FH1936, made by Fritz Hansen, design 1948. This iconic chair

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Vintage 1940s Danish Chairs

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Teak, Beech

Hans J. Wegner Red CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs, Pair
Hans J. Wegner Red CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs, Pair

Hans J. Wegner Red CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in Astoria, NY

Pair of Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Lounge Chairs, originally designed 1963, painted

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs, Pair
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs, Pair

Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs, Pair

Located in Chicago, IL

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs - Pair These chairs

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plywood

Hans Wegner Shell Chair Model CH07 for Carl Hansen 2006
Hans Wegner Shell Chair Model CH07 for Carl Hansen 2006

Hans Wegner Shell Chair Model CH07 for Carl Hansen 2006

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Hans Wegner shell chair, Model CH07 for Carl Hansen. Design dates to early 1960's. Carl Hansen

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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Early Edition Shell Chairs, Scandinavian Modern, 1950
Børge Mogensen Early Edition Shell Chairs, Scandinavian Modern, 1950

Børge Mogensen Early Edition Shell Chairs, Scandinavian Modern, 1950

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Odense, DK

Early and important pair of sculptural side chairs by Danish architect Børge Mogensen. This model

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

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Beech

Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair, Set of Four
Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair, Set of Four

Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair, Set of Four

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H 32.25 in W 22.25 in D 22 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair, Set of Four

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

A set of 4 Shell chairs, back in teak plywood with inlays, legs and frame in oak, made by

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Pair of Shell Chairs in Maple by Hans J. Wegner
Pair of Shell Chairs in Maple by Hans J. Wegner

Pair of Shell Chairs in Maple by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 32.68 in

Pair of Shell Chairs in Maple by Hans J. Wegner

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Pair of CH 07 - Shell chairs in bent maple and upholstered in green wool. Designed in 1963. Hans J

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

HAY Neu 13 Chair Matte Lacquer Bordeaux shell
HAY Neu 13 Chair Matte Lacquer Bordeaux shell

HAY Neu 13 Chair Matte Lacquer Bordeaux shell

Located in Vancouver, BC

Neu’s ergonomically moulded shell combined with its round solid wooden legs results in a perfectly

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2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Set of Four Børge Mogensen Teak Shell Chairs
Set of Four Børge Mogensen Teak Shell Chairs

Set of Four Børge Mogensen Teak Shell Chairs

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H 30.5 in W 19.75 in D 19 in

Set of Four Børge Mogensen Teak Shell Chairs

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This set of four teak shell dining chairs (model #155) was designed by Børge Mogensen for Soborg

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Teak, Wood

Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Rosewood Anniversary Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
Hans Wegner CH07 J60P Rosewood Anniversary Shell Chair for Carl Hansen

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Rosewood

"Shell Chair, " CH07, by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Son, circa 1990s
"Shell Chair, " CH07, by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Son, circa 1990s

"Shell Chair, " CH07, by Hans J. Wegner and Carl Hansen & Son, circa 1990s

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in Lejre, DK

"Shell Chair," model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1963 and manufactured by Carl Hansen & Son

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Shell Settee
Hans Wegner Shell Settee

Hans Wegner Shell Settee

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H 27.5 in W 50 in D 22 in

Hans Wegner Shell Settee

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Rare Hans Wegner shell settee for Fritz Hansen, excellent vintage condition.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Oak

Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Mid-Century Shell Lounge Chair in the Style of Hans J. Wegner, Around 1963
Mid-Century Shell Lounge Chair in the Style of Hans J. Wegner, Around 1963

Mid-Century Shell Lounge Chair in the Style of Hans J. Wegner, Around 1963

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Berlin, DE

Shell Chair and got just re-upholstered. A fantastic piece of design furniture. A unique piece which is

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

he shell chair model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner, made of oak from 2007
he shell chair model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner, made of oak from 2007

he shell chair model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner, made of oak from 2007

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Lejre, DK

The shell chair model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner, made of oak with light natural leather with

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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans J. Wegner Fh 1936 Shell Chair in Beach and Teak Wood for Fritz Hansen, 1950
Hans J. Wegner Fh 1936 Shell Chair in Beach and Teak Wood for Fritz Hansen, 1950

Hans J. Wegner Fh 1936 Shell Chair in Beach and Teak Wood for Fritz Hansen, 1950

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Pair of Danish IB Kofod Larsen Shell Chairs
Pair of Danish IB Kofod Larsen Shell Chairs

Pair of Danish IB Kofod Larsen Shell Chairs

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely comfortable pair of armchairs, these are by the famous Danish designer IB

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Ash

Hans Olsen Lounge Shell Chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s
Hans Olsen Lounge Shell Chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

Hans Olsen Lounge Shell Chair Model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s

By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler

Located in Hitchin, England

Hans Olsen lounge shell chair model 107 for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, 1950s Iconic Danish designed

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wool, Teak

Teak Occasional Lounge
Teak Occasional Lounge

Teak Occasional Lounge

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H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 28 in

Teak Occasional Lounge

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Shell back Danish Modern lounge chair. This lovely little chair retains it's original upholstery

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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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
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The 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.