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Leather Shell Chair

Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 20th century Hans Wegner cream lacquer and leather shell chair. This stunning Hans Wegner
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Shell Chair - leather upholstery and wood base
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The Shell Chair developed out of my interest in traditional craft practices in North India - in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs

Materials

Leather

Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chairs, Set of Two
By Carl Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair, a hallmark of Danish design. Crafted with precision
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood

Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chairs, Set of Two
Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chairs, Set of Two
$6,450 / set
H 29.14 in W 35.83 in D 29.93 in
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Hans J. Wegner 'CH07 Shell' 60th Anniversary Rosewood Lounge Chair in Leather Upholstery for Carl
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Rosewood

Unique Matteo Grassi Soft Leather Arm Chair in Aluminium Shell by Kunihide Oshi
By Matteo Grassi, Kunihide Oshinomi
Located in Voorburg, NL
Unique Italian black leather armchair with an aluminium shell. Designed by Kunihide Oshinomi and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Leather Loke 7150 Walnut Lacquer for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

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
$4,936 Sale Price / item
20% Off
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 28.75 in
Vintage Elda Chair in Grey Leather and Black Shell by Joe Colombo, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
leather with a black fiberglass shell. This iconic “Elda” armchair was designed in Italy by Joe Colombo
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
By Krueger International
Located in Lafayette, IN
a white fiberglass shell, chrome steel frame and solid walnut armrests. Chairs have been freshly
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
Rare Pair of Mid-Century Modern Fiberglass and Brown Leather Shell Lounge Chairs
$1,999 Sale Price / set
60% Off
H 30.5 in W 25.5 in D 23 in
Vintage Elda Chair in Black Leather & Red Shell by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage ELDA chair in this extremely rare combination : black, rich patinated leather and
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

1969 Executive Armchairs Leather & Fiberglass Shell, Lübke
By Konrad Schäfer, Lübke, Eero Saarinen, Joe Colombo
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning 1969 leather and fiberglass shell executive armchairs by Konrad Schäfer. The now iconic
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Vintage 1960s German Space Age Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

1969 Executive Armchairs Leather & Fiberglass Shell, Lübke
1969 Executive Armchairs Leather & Fiberglass Shell, Lübke
$6,013 / set
H 32.29 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Modular Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
geometric lines in metal and softly curved plywood. Niko Kralj elevated the Shell Chair to a new level
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2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood

CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
$2,722 / item
H 29.14 in W 36.23 in D 32.68 in
Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munich, Bavaria
2 similar Eames lounge chairs from the Original Producer in germany Original Cognac brown
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2
$13,230 / set
H 33.08 in W 33.08 in D 35.83 in
Pair Eames Herman Miller DAX Leather Armchairs 1960s MCM Rope Edge Shell Bucket
By Herman Miller, Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in London, GB
. Sometimes called the Eames 'Shell Chair', 'Bucket Chair' or 'Rope Edge Chair', this pair of DAX armchairs
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

John Stuart Three Brass Slipper Chairs and Tea Table 1950s
By William Billy Haines, John Stuart Inc.
Located in Camden, ME
early 1960s. The klismos style chairs are upholstered in their original white tufted leather set in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

John Stuart Three Brass Slipper Chairs and Tea Table  1950s
John Stuart Three Brass Slipper Chairs and Tea Table  1950s
$8,625 Sale Price / set
47% Off
H 28 in W 14 in D 20 in
1960s Scandinavian Modern Danish Solid Teak Round Dining Table
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
or dining room for another 60 years, and then some. The contemporaneous cognac leather shell chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin. This iconic chair was designed
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Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Hans J Wegner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son Sweden 1960
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated with leather cushion
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

"Culbuto" Armchair by Marc Held for Knoll International, 1960s
By Knoll, Marc Held
Located in bruxelles, BE
High back armchair in black leather with moulded fibreglass shell. The chair can be tipped. Measure
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Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Recent Sales

1950s Leather Shell Back Chair
Located in London, GB
1950s Leather Shell Back Chair
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Mid-20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

1950s Leather Shell Back Chair
1950s Leather Shell Back Chair
H 32 in W 30 in D 30 in
Shell Chairs
By Gio Ponti
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
A pair of Gio Ponti 'Shell' chairs for "Casa e Giardino", 1940's Italy. Curved shell model covered
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Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Shell Chairs
Shell Chairs
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 38.59 in
Contemporary Dining Chair Leather Shell Fabric Interior Backrest and Seat
Located in Modugno, IT
Nora dining chair, a wood padded structure with multi density foams covered in velvet or leather
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Ebony, Oak, Walnut

Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
! Black leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! White Fiberglass shell. Other color
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2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Joe Colombo Elda Chair + Ottoman Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
shell, leather or fabric possible). Height: 92 cm Depth: 92 cm Length: 92 cm Seat height: 45cm The
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2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

2x Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
! Black leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! White Fiberglass shell. Other color
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2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Harbour Chair, Swivel Chair with Black Welded Steel & Black Polypropylene Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Black Steel Legs and a Leather covered Shell, Nevotex "Dakar"
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Black Steel Legs and Nevotex "Dakar" #0250 (Cognac) Leather Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Swivel Chair with Black Welded Steel and Red Polypropylene Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Hans Wegnar Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Hans Wegnar shell chair for Carl Hansen, 1963.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Hans Wegnar Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
Hans Wegnar Shell Chair for Carl Hansen
H 29.25 in W 36.25 in D 32.75 in
Harbour Side Chair, Base in Black Steel, Shell in Black Leather
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base with Casters & Cognac Leather Shell
By Norm Architects
Located in San Marcos, CA
Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of fulfilling a variety
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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Milo Baughman Shell Form Swivel Chairs for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in New London, CT
Coggin. These chairs are reminiscent of open scallop shells, the seats are deep and comfortable. Chairs
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

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
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

14 Shell-back Chairs in the manner of Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful group of carved shell-back chairs, painted and gilded. Upholstered in new, custom dyed
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20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Paint

Joe Colombo Elda Chair Cognac leather, Black shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
also possible on request (different colors shell, leather or fabric possible). Height: 92 cm Depth
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2010s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Joe Colombo Elda chair Cognac leather, White shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
In impeccable NEW condition! Iconic Space Age classics: Elda Chair by Joe Colombo (1963- Italy
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2010s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Chrome and white leather chairs by Contemporary Shells, circa 1970
By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1
Located in View Park, CA
A pair of chrome and white leather cantilever lounge chairs by Contemporary Shells, early 1970s
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Leather Lounge Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller leather lounge shell chairs. Tan/brown leather upholstered
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Hans Wegner Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Hans Wegner shell chair, model CH 07. Originally designed in 1963 this chair finally went into
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hans Wegner Shell Chair
Hans Wegner Shell Chair
H 29 in W 36 in D 32.5 in
Postmodern Maroon Faux Leather Clam Shell Back Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the elegance of Maroon Faux Leather Clam Shell Back Barrel Chairs. With their unique
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Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
leather, white shell and chrome legs. Very good original condition.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome
By George Nelson, Vitra
Located in Esbjerg, DK
upholstered with vintage cognac aniline leather, white shell and chrome legs.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Kansas City, MO
licensed reissue manufactured by Vitra and no longer in production. Black leather, white shell and chrome
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Ferndale, MI
Rosewood Shell, Black Leather, Lounge Chair and Ottoman Cast Aluminum Base and Hardware by
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Shell Desk Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
Vintage Charles Eames (American, 1907-1978) shell chair with four star swivel base (designed 1953
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Hans Wegner Molded Shell Chair Model CH07 "Smiling Chair"
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
2000s. Walnut shell with a light butter colored leather!
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Syrie Maugham Pair Of Shell Chairs
Located in New York, NY
/> silvered carved shell decoration. Raised on cabriolet legs with little pad feet. Leather seats with
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Vintage 1930s English Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Syrie Maugham Pair Of Shell Chairs
Syrie Maugham Pair Of Shell Chairs
H 18 in W 21.5 in D 17.5 in
Vitra Charles Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Vitra Red Leather, Black Shells
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Munster, NRW
shells, so the wood grain is perceptible and very soft red leather pads. Very nice condition! Both
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Vintage Art Deco Shell Back Grey Leather Lacquered Frame Swivel Chair 1 of 2
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Art Deco shell back leather swivel chair
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20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Art Deco Shell Back Grey Leather Lacquered Frame Swivel Chair 1 of 2
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning vintage Art Deco shell back leather swivel chair. A very
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Late 20th Century British Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather

Vintage Midcentury Charles & Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic set of 2 cherry red Herman Miller chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames. They have beige
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rosewood Shell Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 3rd Generation
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Boca Raton, FL
circa 1970 Fully restored Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Original black leather. Beautiful
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ten Original Black and Cobalt Blue Eames Shell Chairs for Herman Miller, Signed
By Herman Miller
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Set of ten original vintage fiberglass shell chairs with cobalt blue leather upholstery, the black
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Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Leather

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

Materials

Leather, Wood

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

Pair of French 40's Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
An amazing pair of French 40's original leather, channeled shell back bridge chairs - a difficult
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Vintage 1940s French Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of French 40's Leather Bridge Chairs
Pair of French 40's Leather Bridge Chairs
H 33.75 in W 23 in D 22.25 in
White Shell with Leather Seat Small Armchair, B&B Italia
By Nipa Doshi, Jonathan Levien
Located in Tulsa, OK
painted and decorated thick leather plates that covered and protected the hero’s body. The back shell and
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2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant CH07 shell chair is comfortable and well-designed it is considered one of Hans J
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Plywood

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

Futorian Decorian Molded Plastic Lemon Candy Shell Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
candy shell tufted vinyl / faux leather captures the playful spirit of the 1970s. Also known as Decorian
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Vintage 1970s American Futurist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Plastic

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

"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

he shell chair model CH07, designed by Hans J. Wegner, made of oak from 2007
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
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

Ray & Charles Eames Wheeled Shell Chair with Vinyl Cover
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic fiberglass shell chair designed by Ray & Charles Eames and produced by Herman Miller
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Burke Fiberglass #103 Shell Chairs with Padded Seats Set of 5 Mid-Century Modern
By Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
Awesome set of five mid-century modern Burke #103 fiberglass shell side chairs with multicolored
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Rare Pollock Chair "12A1" by Knoll, 1965
By Charles Pollock, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
, the Smithsonian and the Louvre. That rim is both structure for the chair’s plastic shell and ample
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Pollock Chair "12A1" by Knoll, 1965
Rare Pollock Chair "12A1" by Knoll, 1965
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 27.56 in
Bonanza Chair designed by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare leather over a plastic shell lounge chair "Bonanza" Designed by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Plastic

Walnut Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller in Ivory Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Iconic Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Eames chair. Ivory genuine leather with walnut shell
Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Eames Lounge Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
condition with black leather upholstery and walnut shell, the chair has the original labels showing a
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Leather

Herman Miller Eames 670/71 Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Palisander
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Beautiful Herman Miller Eames chair and ottoman in a beautifully grained palisander shell. Black
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Early 2000s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Palisander

Outstanding Pair of Vintage Rosewood Eames Chairs and Ottomans Rare Opportunity
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
: Beautifully figured Rosewood shells, like new leather. Chair dimensions are below. Ottoman Dimensions. 24.75
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

CHARLES AND RAY EAMES LOUNGE CHAIR AND OTTOMAN
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller , lounge chair and ottoman model 670/671 , brown leather
Category

Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

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$1,849 / item
H 29 in W 28 in D 56 in
18th Century Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Cabinet with Original Décor
Located in Kastrup, DK
A stunning Chinese tapered cabinet from the 18th century, black lacquered with original gilt chinoiserie motifs. Created in China during the Qing dynasty using solid Elm wood with bl...
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Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Ming Cabinets

Materials

Elm

Customizable Black Matte and Gray Upholstered Lounge Chair - Soho Collection
By Uultis Design
Located in Miami, FL
A Soho armchair designed by Sérgio Batista for Uultis with black matte finish and checkered gray fabric. *Please check availability prior to purchase*. The Soho armchair brings vint...
Category

2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Lacquer, Leather, Fabric, Cane

Pair of Brasiliana Armchairs by Jorge Zalszupin, 1965, Brazilian Midcentury
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
The iconic Brasiliana is a series composed of a sofa and armchair designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in 1965 and produced by his company, L'atelier. These rare pieces have molde...
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Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Pewter Vase by Just Andersen, 1950s, Denmark
By Just Andersen
Located in Værløse, DK
Pewter Vase made by Just Andersen in 1952. An elegant piece for a beautiful place. * Drop-shaped pewter vase with vertical lines * Manufacturer: Just Andersen * Style: 2642 * Year: ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Vases

Materials

Metal, Pewter

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
By Hugo França
Located in San Francisco, CA
A tete a tete by Hugo Franca made of naturally fallen Brazilian hardwood trees. The design is made of opposing seats on two semi circular bases, Brazil, circa 1990.
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20th Century Brazilian Organic Modern Loveseats

Materials

Hardwood

Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
Tete a tete by Hugo Franca
$30,000
H 28 in W 43 in D 32 in
Set of Four Teak Eye Chairs by Ejvind A. Johansson for Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik
By Ejvind A. Johansson, Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik
Located in Dorchester, MA
These fantastic teak dining chairs, designed by Ejvind A Johansson as model 84 for Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik, exemplify Danish craftsmanship in the joinery of the curved eye-shaped back....
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mario Bellini "CAB 413” Chairs for Cassina, Hazelnut Leather, 1977, Set of 6
By Mario Bellini, Cassina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Mario Bellini "CAB 413" dining chairs for Cassina, hazelnut leather, Italy, 1977, set of six. The "CAB" is the world's first free-standing cowhide design chair, informed by the rela...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
upholstered in vidar 0554 - cat. FF base: p33 grey beige ral 1019 The Tulip midi was the missing member of the Tulip family for a long time. The armchair was designed by Pierre Pa...
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2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
Artifort Pierre Paulin Little Tulip Swivel Chair in STOCK
$1,668 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.32 in W 25.2 in D 22.84 in
Art Deco Side Table in Amboina Burl Wood High Gloss Lacquered, France 1930s
Located in Ulm, DE
Art Deco Side Table, Vintage French Coffee Table, Round Amboina Burl End Table, 1930s Original – this rare and beautifully restored piece is the perfect find for anyone searching for...
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Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Amboyna

French Art Deco Side Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A sculptural side or occasional table in faux grained wood. Shaped columnar support rests on a flat base with stepped edge detail that curves up to support the glass top. The base re...
Category

20th Century French Art Deco Side Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

French Art Deco Side Table
French Art Deco Side Table
$2,840
H 24 in W 17.625 in D 33.375 in
Jacques Adnet Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Jacques Adnet sofa restored with mohair upholstery and leather piping.
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Vintage 1930s French Modern Sofas

Materials

Mahogany

Jacques Adnet Sofa
Jacques Adnet Sofa
$20,000
H 30.5 in W 63 in D 33 in
Early IN-50 Coffee Table with Green Glass by Isamu Noguchi
By Isamu Noguchi, Herman Miller
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1940s Early version 3/4" uranium green glass IN-50 coffee or cocktail table designed by Isamu Noguchi for Herman Miller. CONDITION NOTES: The original glass is in fair condition...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Uranium Glass, Ash

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Leather Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal leather shell chair for your home. Each leather shell chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and upholstery. Find 17 options for an antique or vintage leather shell chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather shell chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each leather shell chair bearing mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern or modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leather shell chair over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn and Joe Colombo are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Leather Shell Chair?

Prices for a leather shell chair start at $295 and top out at $55,000 with the average selling for $3,305.

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 Leather 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather for chairs is going to depend on your personal preference. While choosing the leather for a chair, try to think of what you want out of your chair. While pigmented leather is the most durable, aniline leather looks more natural and preserves the hide of the animal. Semi-aniline on the other hand is more durable than aniline leather and it maintains the natural look. On 1stDibs, you can find a wide variety of leather chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 30, 2024
    Many people believe that leather chairs are worth it. Whether you're looking for accent chairs for a seating area, dining chairs to pair with your dining room table or an office chair to place at your desk, leather chairs can add to the overall visual appeal of a room, thanks to their texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and high-quality types, such as full-grain and top-grain leather, can stand the test of time. However, there are plenty of alternatives to leather upholstery available. Considering durability, comfort, appearance and maintenance requirements, as well as your budget, will help you select the right chair for any space. Explore a large collection of leather chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    Many furniture lovers feel that leather dining chairs are worth it. Due to its natural beauty, leather can elevate dining rooms and add interest to interior designs by bringing in a new texture. Leather is also fairly easy to wipe clean, and top-grain and full-grain upholstery often hold up well to the effects of frequent use. Keep in mind that other factors contribute to the overall quality of a chair, such as its frame materials and construction methods. On 1stDibs, shop a wide variety of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A good office chair should be comfortable with a high back, armrests and cushioned seating. Many leather office chairs can be called the best by different people depending on what appeals to them. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage leather office chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    Whether leather is good for dining chairs is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find leather to be easy to wipe clean and appreciate its texture and appearance. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of leather dining chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The best leather recliner chair will really be a matter of preference — what kind of recliner do you need? Keep size in mind, especially if you’re working with a small space. You’ll want to prioritize comfort and durability, too. 1stDibs offers a variety of leather recliner chairs.