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Set of Four Mid Century Grey "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Velvet, Beech
Set of Four Contemporary Shells Inc. Upholstered Dining Chairs
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
a deep grey wool felt upholstery. Very stylish Mid-Century Modern in appearance, these chairs can
Category
20th Century American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Six Mid Century Grey-Beige "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
Mariolina Conference Chair in Silk Grey Shell with Anthracite Legs by E-GGS
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The polypropylene shell in anthracite, silk grey, marsala red, apricot or intense blue is available
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Full Moon Chair in Grey with Black Lacquered Shell by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lacquered shell of the Moon and FullMoon chaise longue sits on a very light metal frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.6 in W 31.4 in D 59 in
Vintage Elda Chair in Grey Leather and Black Shell by Joe Colombo, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stylish color combination on this vintage Elda chair.
Still 100% original.
Great patinated grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 37.41 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Lago Chair Light Grey by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Alias 89C Slim Outdoor Chair 4 in Grey Seat with Grey Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89C Slim Outdoor Chair 4 in Grey Seat with Grey Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 89C Slim Outdoor Chair 4 in Grey Seat with Grey Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89C Slim Outdoor Chair 4 in Grey Seat with Grey Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clam shell seat, this chair is ready to elevate any space, whether in the living room or even throne
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gervasoni Next 121 Shell Cast Polished Aluminum Chair in Walnut by Paola Navone
By Paola Navone, Gervasoni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gervasoni Next 121 shell cast polished aluminum chair in walnut by Paola Navone
Shell chair in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 20.08 in
Montera Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 19 Georgette Light Grey
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The Montera chair designed by Roberto Lazzeroni has a formal lightness that expresses the sensory
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Montera Chair in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 28 Seppia Dark Grey
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The Montera chair designed by Roberto Lazzeroni for Poltrona Frau has a formal lightness that
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 in Light Grey Polypropylene Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 in Light Grey Polypropylene Seat & Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Alias 807 Slim Conference Medium 4 Chair in Grey Seat & Polished Aluminum Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 807 Slim Conference Medium 4 Chair w Grey Seat & Polished Aluminum Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 44.1 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Pilota Black Leather Smoky Grey Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota black leather smoky grey lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Black Leather Smoky Grey Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota black leather smoky grey lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Materials
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Montera Chair with Arms in Genuine Leather Pelle SC 28 Seppia Dark Grey
By Roberto Lazzeroni, Poltrona Frau
Located in New York, NY
The Montera chair with arms designed by Roberto Lazzeroni has a formal lightness that expresses the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash
H 30.7 in W 23.2 in D 22.7 in
Pair Vladimir Kagan Directional Nautilus Corkscrew Matching Grey Swivel Chairs
By Directional, Vladimir Kagan
Located in Philadelphia, PA
symmetrical, pair of chairs are rare and exclusive. Their distinct and organic design features a curved, shell
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Suede
H 29 in W 36 in D 34 in
Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Medium Pad in Grey with White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Medium Pad in Grey with White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 25.4 in D 22.05 in
Alias 89B Slim Chair Sledge Arm with Medium Pad in Grey & Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89B Slim Chair Sledge Arm with Medium Pad in Grey & Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Alias 89M Slim Chair Soft L with Natural Oak Frame and Grey Upholstered Seat
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89M Slim Chair Soft L with Natural Oak Frame and Grey Upholstered Seat by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 20.48 in
Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Large Pad in Grey and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Large Pad in Grey and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 25.4 in D 22.05 in
Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Small Pad in White and Grey Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Small Pad in White and Grey Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.93 in W 25.4 in D 22.05 in
Alias 826 Slim Conference High 5 Y Shaped Chair with Grey Seat & Chromed Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 826 Slim Conference High 5 Y Shaped Chair with Grey Seat & Chromed Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50.4 in W 28.75 in D 28.75 in
Pilota Grey Faux Fur White Aluminum Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota grey faux fur white aluminum lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pilota Grey Faux Fur White Aluminium Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota grey faux fur white aluminium lounge chair by Pulpo
Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm
Category
2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alias 89F Slim Chair 4 Soft L in Grey with Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89F Slim Chair 4 Soft L in Grey with Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Chair with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 Soft M in Grey Upholstered Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89C Slim Chair 4 Soft M in Grey Upholstered Seat and Lacquered Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
chair in color grey elephant, dowel legs in birch / all original parts. The awesome dowel base reads
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 18.12 in
Alias 07F New Lady Soft Wood Chair in Black Leather Seat and Ash Grey Oak Frame
By Paolo Rizzatto, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 07F New Lady Soft Wood Chair in Black Leather Seat and Ash Grey Oak Frame by Paolo Rizzatto
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 31.5 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Orange Chair Vidar Smoked Oak, Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair vidar smoked oak grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 64 x W 71 x H 78 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
-1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen (1910
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 41.34 in D 35.63 in
Lounge Chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta in grey, Mod. "Madame", Germany 1955
By Fritz Neth, Correcta, Flemming Lassen
Located in Berlin, DE
seat shell on gold-plated metal legs and with new upholstery, in high-quality grey boucle.
The chair
Category
20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 29.93 in D 33.86 in
Set of 4 Dark Industrial Stacking Chair with Dark Toned Single Shell Seat
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 Industrial stacking chairs with dark toned shell seating and Industrial dark grey enameled
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.875 in W 18.75 in D 20.375 in
Orange Chair Vidar Black Lacquered Oak Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair vidar black lacquered oak grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair in Coloral Grey Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: the variety of possible designs underscores the individuality of this shell chair. In its Minimalist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
De Sede DS-279 Lounge Chair in Coloral Grey Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
: the variety of possible designs underscores the individuality of this shell chair. In its Minimalist
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Sunset Bergère Chair with Pouf in Avant Après Grey & Aluminum Feet, Nicola Pavan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new Sunset bergère is made up of two distinct parts: the shell and the headrest for a specific
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Sunset Bergère Chair in Avant Après Grey with Aluminum Feet by Nicola Pavan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new Sunset bergère is made up of two distinct parts: the shell and the headrest for a specific
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
The Orange Chair Vidar White Oiled Oak, Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The Orange Chair Vidar White Oiled Oak Grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood, Oak
Orange Chair Vidar White Oiled Oak Grey Navy Blue by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The Orange Chair Vidar White Oiled Oak Grey Navy Blue by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Wood, Oak
19th Century Grey Danish Gustavian Set of Six Antique Pine Dining Room Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A white-grey, antique Danish Gustavian set of six dining room chairs made of hand crafted painted
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Danish Gustavian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Pine, Cotton
No Reserve
H 34 in W 18 in D 18.5 in
Sam Son Armchair in Grey Anthracite by Konstantin Grcic for MAGIS
By Konstantin Hable, Magis
Located in Brooklyn, NY
armchair features a softly suspended seat shell between a giant, horseshoe-shaped element, the chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Alias 89D Slim 4 Soft Armchair S in Grey Upholstered Seat & Chromed Steel Frame
By PearsonLloyd, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 89D Slim Chair 4 Arm Soft S in Grey Upholstered Seat w Chromed Steel Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Panda Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Panda chair by Melis Tatlicibasi.
Materials: White velvet upholstery, Laquered natural Oak
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Panda Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Panda lounge chair by Melis Tatlicibasi.
Materials: White velvet upholstery, laquered natural oak
Category
2010s Turkish Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
Skin Lounge Grey Fabric Green Metal Giacomo Cattani Indoor Outdoor
By GIACOMO CATTANI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The harmonic, enveloping shells in powder-coated tubular metal that define the skin armchair
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Eames DSS Chairs - Set of 8
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
in elephant hide grey. These chairs are in fantastic vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Minor
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Dallas, TX
a limited edition, with purple upholstery and a space grey polyurethane shell. Stamped and labeled
Category
Late 20th Century European Space Age Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
MDF Italia Customizable Flow Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
.
Like Flow Chair, Flow Slim can be personalised as to its base – with 7 different options – and shell
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
French, Louis XV Style caned Chairs, Set of Six
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
Set of six French pale Trianon grey patinated chairs with natural caned backs and seats, in the
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood, Wood
MDF Italia Customizable Flow Slim Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
.
Like Flow Chair, Flow Slim can be personalised as to its base – with 7 different options – and shell
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
MDF Italia Customizable Universal Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
Italia, which stands out for its impeccably elegant lines and extraordinary ergonomics.
In the chair and
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Skin Lounge Grey and Pink Fabric Purple Metal Giacomo Cattani Indoor Outdoor
By GIACOMO CATTANI
Located in MARANO VICENTINO, IT
The harmonic, enveloping shells in powder-coated tubular metal that define the skin armchair
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.17 in W 31.89 in D 28.35 in
MDF Italia Customizable Universal Swivel Chair by Jean Marie Massaud
By MDF Italia
Located in New York, NY
Italia, which stands out for its impeccably elegant lines and extraordinary ergonomics.
In the chair and
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Textile
Swag Leg Chair 1958 by George Nelson for Herman Miller
By George Nelson
Located in London, GB
The "swag leg chair" by George Nelson dates back to 1958 - but would still be a perfect fit in any
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Alias 818 Slim Lounge High Armchair in Green Seat with Grey Lacquered Frame
By Alias, PearsonLloyd
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 818 Slim Lounge High Armchair in Green Seat with Grey Lacquered Frame by PearsonLloyd
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
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Grey Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of grey shell chairs available for sale. Each of these unique grey shell chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, steel and plastic. We have 17 antique and vintage grey shell chairs in-stock, while there are 23 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of grey shell chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Grey shell chairs made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Grey shell chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Norm Architects, Charles and Ray Eames and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much are Grey Shell Chairs?
Grey shell chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $657, while the lowest priced sells for $320 and the highest can go for as much as $4,641.
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 Grey Shell 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.
- 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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