Shell Patio Chairs
Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Pemberton, NJ
manufactured by Salterini. Wrought iron frames with metal mesh seats and backs. All chairs are in very good
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
$3,880 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.
Category
Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six newly powder coated aluminum shell back Grotto style patio chairs attributed to Brown
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
$1,800 / set
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. Maurizio Tempestini "Orange
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
$1,750 / set
H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in
19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
back to just above the chairs seat forming the handsome shell shape and of course ending at its bottom
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Wood
$3,840 Sale Price / set
20% Off
H 40.5 in W 25 in D 33 in
Set of Four Vintage Clam Shell Metal Spring Armchairs
Located in Sheffield, MA
Set of (4) vintage metal patio lawn clam shell garden chairs with spring base for extra comfort
Category
Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Vintage Blue Green Iron Shell Back Grotto Brown Jordan Regency Patio chairs 14
By Brown Jordan
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
A wonderful vintage set of 14 Brown Jordan Regency style iron shell back grotto patio pr dining
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
$12,000
H 37 in W 16.75 in D 16 in
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Bistro Set, Cast Iron Table and Chairs with Shell & Sea Horses
Located in Long Island, NY
A three-piece cast iron Bistro set, the chairs are cast iron and maintain their original wooden
Category
Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Directoire Style Dolphin And Shell Garden Patio Chair
Located in Bradenton, FL
Unique 20th century Directoire Style Dolphin And Shell Garden Patio Armchair. Chair is made of cast
Category
Late 20th Century English Directoire Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Art Deco Cantilevered Steel Clam Shell Patio Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco steel metal clamshell back green patio bouncer lounge chair featuring a distressed green
Category
Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brown Jordan Grotto 5-piece patio set which includes 4 dining chairs, table base, and round
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Clam Shell Outdoor Patio Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of awesome vintage iron 'clam shell' outdoor/patio chairs. These
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...
Materials
Iron
H 28.75 in W 28 in L 28.75 in
Salterini Midcentury Modern Clam Shell Orange Slice Patio Set Chair Settee Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool 3 piece set that includes a wrought iron settee, chair, and table made by Salterini and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 28 in W 42 in D 24 in
Brown Jordan Grotto Style Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Restored
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely 5-piece Brown Jordan grotto style patio set. This includes 4 shell back chairs and matching
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely 5-piece Brown Jordan grotto patio set. This includes 4 chairs and table base. Glass top is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in
5 Pc Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Patio Dining Table & Chairs Powder-Coated
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern 5 Piece dining table patio outdoor sunroom set & 4 chairs. Design by Maurizio
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
four side chairs. I have two complete sets available. I also have additional chairs available. If
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Shell Grotto Garden Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Rare composite chair with unique form and original patina.
Category
20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Composition
Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Shell grotto garden chair, 20th century
Rare composite chair with unique form and original
Category
20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Composition
Set of Three Molla Shell and Seahorse Motif Chairs
By Molla
Located in Miami, FL
Three Molla chairs featuring a shell and seahorse motif back and filigree seat in original white
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini 'Clam Shell' Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini 'Clam Shell' chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Tempestini for Salterini "Clam Shell" or "Slice" Iron Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Cool pair of Tempestini design for Salterini chairs. Often called the "Clam Shell" or "Slice" chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Sensational Pair of Cast Aluminum Garden Chairs with Seahorse & Shell Decoration
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful pair of cast aluminum outdoor chairs having seahorses and shell forms and great
Category
Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 22 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Patio Shell-back Rocking Chairs
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
mid-century metal patio chairs. The classic outdoor chair has a "bouncer" frame green and red
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Vintage High Quality Cast Iron Grotto Style Patio Dining Chairs with a Lovely Shabby Chic White
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs
Materials
Iron
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set SOLD
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set
1950s
Set of 2 outdoor
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 23.25 in
Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 26 in
Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair. Item
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.5 in W 20.5 in L 32.5 in
Mid-century Distressed Metal Patio Clam Shell Chairs c.1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
pair of distressed metal patio clam shell chairs. The chairs have been shellacked to seal in the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set of 10 Hollywood Regency Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Patio Chairs by Tropitone
By Brown Jordan, Tropitone
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Hollywood Regency set of 10 Grotto style cast aluminum side chairs with shell form backs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in
3 Pc. Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Bistro Patio Dining Table & Chairs Set
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern 3 Piece bistro dining table set & 2 chairs. Design by Maurizio Tempestini for
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28.5 in W 23 in D 19.5 in
Modernist Wrought Iron Clam Shell Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of sculptural mid 20th century wrought iron clam shell Casino chairs by Homecrest in nicely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century.
It has taken us a long time to source
Category
Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Composition
Vintage Brown Jordan Shell Grotto Back Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six brown Jordan shell back dining chairs. Original finish over cast aluminium frames. Overall in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Pair of Clam Shell Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Tempestini for John Salterini Clam shell chairs. Painted black, in nice shape. Older paint
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Matched Pair Orange Slice Clam Shell Chairs by Tempestini for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fabulous and rare pair orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin black enamel, chairs are in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 24 in
Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs
By Marcy Foundry
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique American black painted cast iron garden chairs with curved arms, wood plank seats
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 33 in W 21 in D 23.5 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Midcentury Patio Set, circa 1950
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in San Francisco, CA
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A set of four matching clam shell or orange slice outdoor patio chairs composed of wrought
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of 8 amazing vintage shell back grotto style patio chairs by Brown Jorden. The chairs have
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 37 in W 21 in D 21 in
Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set
By Tropitone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage fan or shell back Grotto style dining chairs by Tropitone. Item features fan or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
aluminum metal side dining chairs perfect for your patio, porch, outdoor area. Heavy metal and very sturdy
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Pair Mid-Century Modern Green & White Metal Outdoor Cantilever Springer Chairs
Located in Topeka, KS
referred to as lawn, cantilever, spring, tulip, shell, patio, or the bouncy chair. This pair has a fresh
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 20 in D 25 in
Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Arm Chairs with Wicker
Located in Cumberland, RI
Wrought Iron Arm Chairs, Vintage Wrought Iron Patio Bar Carts and Tea Carts, Outdoor Wrought Iron Dining
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Pair of Cast Aluminum Garden Chairs with Seahorse and Shell Motif, Molla, 1950s
By Molla
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
aluminum in patio furniture that would not be affected by the harsh salt air.
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 21.25 in D 23.5 in
Set of Two Aluminum Molla Patio Garden Chairs with Sea Horses and Shell Motif
By Molla
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Molla premium aluminum outdoor patio furniture, seahorse and shell motif, two-piece chair set. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
H 31 in W 21.5 in D 24 in
Venetian Grotto Style Shell Form Heavy Cast Dining Chairs, Set of 6
By Molla, Brown Jordan
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of six heavy cast aluminum patio/garden dining chairs feature sculptural shell form design in
Category
Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Chairs and Round Glass Top Table in White
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish set of outdoor patio furniture is by Brown Jordan and dates to the 1970s. With its
Category
Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
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Shell Patio Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of shell patio chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct shell patio chairs — often made from metal, iron and aluminum — can elevate any home. Shell patio chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Shell patio chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Brown Jordan, John Salterini and Molla each produced beautiful shell patio chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Shell Patio Chairs?
Shell patio chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.
Questions About Shell Patio Chairs
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023There is no single most durable type, material or brand of patio chair. Materials like aluminum and wrought iron are known for being able to stand the test of time, but other factors like the quality of the craftsmanship and how well you maintain the pieces also affect longevity. Shop a collection of patio chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
- 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.
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