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Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
Fiberglass in good condition and structurally
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
discriminating taste will recognize that from the exceptional hand carved work covering the chairs' frames to the
Category
Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
H 40 in W 28 in D 24 in
Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Early 20th Century French Regency Style Hand Carved Painted Side Chairs
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This pair of painted French Regency style side chairs from the turn of the twentieth century
Category
Early 20th Century French Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 41 in W 21 in D 21 in
Early 2nd Generation X Base Translucent Arm Shell Lounge Chair by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early 2nd generation X base translucent arm shell lounge chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 26 in W 25 in D 25 in
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut Cane Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a dining table with this elegant suite of antique side chairs. Crafted in France circa
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
H 36.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Early model Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass dax shell dining chair in orange. it is stamped
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
most comfortablw 20th century walnut carved cabriole legs with wings and arms
Located in Perth, GB
shell motif at the knee, and carved slipper feet. This chair has been covered in a fabulous wool and
Category
Early 20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 40 in W 32 in D 23 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Louis XV Bergere Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Asheville, NC
Louis XV chairs, cabriole legs, carved fruitwood cream colored frame with shell motif, beautifully
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
-20th Century.
There are chairs. And then, there are EXTRAORDINARY, iconic chairs such as THIS
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Rainer Schell for Schlapp Möbel Modell Canto Shell Chair Saddle Leather, 1964
Located in Munich, Bavaria
named Shell Chair with the Original Model Nr 320.Later it was called Canto.
Made in black Saddle leather
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames swivel padded arm shell chairs, unusual color combination, early
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Rope Edge Eames Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very early 1st generation rope edge rare lounge height fiberglass arm shell chair with the larger
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
Six Classic Fiberglass Swivel Side Shell Chairs Charles Eames, Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Six Classic Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Early Herman Miller Coconut Chair Designed by George Nelson in 1956
By Herman Miller, George Nelson
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
Early Herman Miller Coconut lounge chair.
Manufactured ca. in 1960. Upholstery in brown fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
dinner!
Circa early 1900s.
Each measures 43.5 H x 20 W x 19 D; seat 19.5 H.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Oak
Classic Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
shell set on a base of wrought iron . The skeletal look of the frame keeps the chair from appearing
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of early 20th C. French Country slipper chairs with beautifully maintained cane seats
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style side chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Pair Antique French Louis XV Side Chairs with Tapestry Upholstery
Located in Dallas, TX
early 1900s
Each measures 45 H x 21 W x 22 D; seat 20 H.
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Walnut
Set of 4 Antique Liegoise Chairs with Embossed Leather Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 4 antique liegoise chairs with embossed leather seats are perfect for the breakfast room
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Irish Mahogany Chairs
By John Crowell & Co.
Located in New York, NY
George II style Irish mahogany dining chairs. Uniquely carved top-rail with a center medallion and
Category
20th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Early English Queen Anne Style Red & Gilt Chinoiserie Dining Chairs -S/10
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fabulous set of English Queen Anne style chinoiserie dining chairs.Each one is hand
Category
Mid-20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Superb Set of Eight George II Style Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Bradenton, FL
Exquisite set of eight George II Style walnut dining room chairs. There are two arm chairs and four
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Eames molded fiberglass shell in the fairest color of them all, Seafoam Green. Original top
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
originally folding chairs, but a bolt was placed through the center of the slats sometime in the early 20th
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Renaissance Revival Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Original Vecta Fiberglass Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in New Hope, PA
a black upholstery on an original cream white shell. These chairs are often found in less than
Category
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
12 Irish 19th Century Georgian Dining Chairs with Labels
Located in Charleston, SC
Great set of 12 19th century Irish dining chairs with a 19th- early 20th century label from an
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
George Nelson Prototype DAF Chair for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early per production prototype fiberglass arm shell or DAF chair designed by George Nelson. This
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Sheet Metal
H 33 in W 23.5 in D 23 in
Set of 12 Available Pagholz Rosewood Tandem Stacking Chairs
By Pagholz
Located in South Charleston, WV
Produced circa late 1960s, early 1970s, these chairs are an uncommon model to find here in the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Small Art Deco style club chair
Located in TILBURG, NL
Very decorative, Art Deco style little club chair. Walnut veneer and original green velvet
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head.
very collectable and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
Midcentury Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Chair LAX on X Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Gorgeous early Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass chair LAX (Low Armchair on X Base) having large
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Norman Cherner for Plycraft Bentwood Swivel Chair with Cream Upholstery
By Plycraft, Norman Cherner
Located in Chicago, IL
Attention Collectors! This architecturally captivating swivel chair designed by the acclaimed
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Bentwood
Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in München, Bavaria
smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height)
The Executive Chair is an
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Swiveling "Nautilus" Chairs by Vladimir Kagan in Smoked Platinum
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in New York, NY
which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century is celebrated. The
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Velvet
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Dining Chairs were meticulously handcrafted by the master
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
(8) French Provincial Hand Painted Dining Chairs w/ Leather Embossed Seats
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs stand on four cabriole legs with carved feet. There is a carved shell motif at the top of the
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Paint
Eames 670 Lounge Chair & 671 Ottoman in Beata Heuman Linen Cotton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
designs of the 20th century—instantly recognizable and enduringly fresh.
Like all classics, the chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early 20th century Gillows Design Chair in Mahogany
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
‘Venus’ shells, carved ears above ball and claw feet. This antique chair retains its original finish and
Category
Early 20th Century English Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
Set of 6 Antique Liegeoise Needlepoint Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
measures 44 H x 23.5 W x 24 D; seat 22 H
Chairs each measure 41 H x 18 W x 18 D; seat 20 H.
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Antique British Colonial Caned and Carved Planters Chair
Located in Palm Beach, FL
Impressive British Colonial plantation chair crafted in mahogany in a graceful form with dramatic
Category
Early 20th Century Caribbean British Colonial Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Mahogany
Set of 2 children chairs 2015 by Walter Papst for Wilkhahn, 1961
By Wilkhahn, Walter Papst
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
chair was produced in different heights. the shell could be mounted on various tubular steel frames and
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
1970s Kagan Directional Nautilus Swivel Chairs Vintage - a Pair
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Chicago, IL
which Vladimir Kagan one of the most esteemed furniture designers of the 20th century is celebrated. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of 8 Queen Anne Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Queen Anne dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a wonderful addition to your
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Mid Century Modern Authentic Three Chairs with Armrests Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage authentic three dining chairs or chairs with armrests from rattan and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 21.46 in
Fine Pair of Queen Anne Style Walnut Open Armchairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A fine pair of Queen Anne style walnut open armchairs.
Early 20th century
The shaped caned backs
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 French Louis XV Dining Chairs with Mohair
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 French Louis XV dining chairs with Mohair are the perfect blend of style, comfort, and
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mohair, Oak
Set of Six Antique French Louis XIV Walnut Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of six antique French Louis XIV walnut dining chairs reflect an elegant sophistication that is
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XIV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Walnut
Set of 6 Antique French Regence Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
in the set!
Circa early 1900s
Armchairs measure 44 H x 23 W x 23 D; seat 22 H;
Chairs measure 43 H
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Oak
Set of 8 Antique Country French Dining Chairs includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
all chairs resembles an archer's bow, and is centered with a petite shell above a floral spray in bas
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Fruitwood
Mid-Century Kilta Lounge Armchair by Olli Mannermaa for Eugen Schmidt
By Olli Mannermaa, Eugen Schwemmle
Located in München, Bavaria
Cassina and Eugen Schmidt in Germany. The chair features a polystyrene shell seated on a frame of chrome
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro, 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro, Haimi
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Lounge Chair, designed by Yrjö Kukkapuro. Finnland, Haimi, 1964.
Early Swivel and tilt armchair
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Antique French Louis XV Walnut Dining Chairs with Cane Seats
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Antique French Louis XV walnut dining chairs with cane seats combine understated elegance
Category
Early 20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
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Early 20th Century Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of early 20th century shell chairs available for sale. Frequently made of fiberglass, plastic and metal, all early 20th century shell chairs available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of early 20th century shell chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XV early 20th century shell chairs are consistently popular styles. Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames each produced beautiful early 20th century shell chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Early 20th Century Shell Chairs?
Early 20th century shell chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,665, while the lowest priced sells for $400 and the highest can go for as much as $7,200.
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.
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