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Arnold Madsen 'Clam Chair' produced by Madsen & Schubell, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Arnold Madsen 'Clam Chair' produced by Madsen & Schubell
1950s. Completely restored. Excellent
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen
Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bentwood
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Rare Pair of Clam Chairs, Denmark, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in New York, NY
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare pair of Clam chairs with beech arms and legs and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
“Clam Chair“ by Arnold Madsen 1944 Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Denmark
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Berlin, BE
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by some as one of the most
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Jute, Beech
H 30.71 in W 15.36 in D 35.83 in
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Scandinavian Modern "Clam Chair" Attributed to Arnold Madsen, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) Attributed to Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Fur
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen
The Clam Chair, 1944
The Clam chair was first designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Arnold Madsen Vintage 1950s Sheepskin Clam Chair
By Vik & Blindheim, Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen - The Clam Chair, 1944
A rare and highly collectible original production from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Rare Authentic Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, Denmark
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell. This chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 19.3 in
Clam Chair in Boucle Fabric by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
20th Century Danish Vintage Beech Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen & Schubell
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish "Clam" chair made of hand crafted Beechwood designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Rare Arnold Madsen Clam Rocking Chair, Newly Upholstered in Alpaca, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
A rare Clam Rocking Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced in Denmark or Norway in the 1950s. Newly
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Alpaca, Wood
H 27.96 in W 24.22 in D 36.62 in
Clam Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Lommedalen, NO
This gives you a very special and once in a life time opportunity.
This Clam Chair is not only
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
“Clam” Chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by many as one of the most
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
similar to Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair. Made from stained and varnished beechwood. Original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
and finishes for your customisation.
Background: The Clam chair or ‘Muslingestole’ is arguably the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Birch
'clam' chair Arnold Madsen style oak and lambskin Sweden 1990s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Paris, FR
A pair « Clam » chair in the style of Philip Arctander or Arnold Madsen. Made in natural Oak and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs in Lambswool, Skive Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Skive Møbelfabrik, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
The most amazing pair of clam easy chairs made in the style of Arnold Madsen.
These chairs were
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Vintage Single Danish Beech Clam Chair Attributed to Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish " Clam " chair made of hand crafted painted Beechwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 35 in
Swedish Modern Sheepskin Side Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
is most likely form the 1940s by an unknown designer and in the style of the famous Clam chair by
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. Recovered
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
1950's Original Fully Restored Danish Clam Chair Reuphpolstered in Sheepskin
By Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Original fully restored Danish clam chair in sheepskin by Skive Møbelfabrik
The “Clam
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Scandinavian Mid Century Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Karlstad, SE
Rare version of the famous clam chair, upholstered in off-white sheepskin and leather buttons. This
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Mid-Century Original Danish Clam Chair Attr. to Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
An increasingly hard to find 'clam' chair.
Denmark, c1950s.
Attributed to Arnold Madsen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Mid-Century Original Danish Clam Chair attr. to Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
An increasingly hard to find 'clam' chair.
Denmark, c1950s.
Attributed to Arnold Madsen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair
Made in 1940-50s
Beautiful shape and character,
similar to the clam chair
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
Stained Beech Easy Chair in Sheepskin by Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Arnold Madsen’s famous ‘Clam Chair’, sharing numerous visual qualities. The curving armrests and splayed
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 30.71 in
Danish Style of Arctander or Schubell Mid-century Lounge Chair
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Pragh chair by Schubell and Madsen, and the graceful silhouette reminiscent of Phillip Arctander's
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech
1940´s Set of Pinewood & Sheepskin Lounge Chairs by Swedish Cabinetmaker
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Odense, DK
quality.
The chairs bears resemblance to other designs from the period such as the Danish "Clam Chair" by
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Pine
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 28.35 in
Arnold Madsen Club Legged Desk / Table in Beech, Scandinavian Modern, 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
from solid pieces of hand turned beechwood and resembles the legs on Madsens famous "Clam Chair". The
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Beech
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 27.56 in
Scandinavian Modern, Table in Beech With Club Legs, Arnold Madsen, Made in 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish designer Arnold Madsen with a strong reference to hes iconic "Clam Chair".
The table comes with
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Dining Room Tables
Materials
Beech
H 27.56 in W 45.28 in D 27.56 in
Swedish Cabinetmaker Settee / Sofa in Pinewood and White Vägen Linen, 1940s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Axel Einar Hjorth, Madsen & Schubell, Philip Arctander
Located in Odense, DK
famous Clam chair that shares some similarities to this sofa. But it was manufactured in Sweden and the
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Leather, Wool, Pine
H 33.86 in W 48.04 in D 34.65 in
Murano, 1940 . Attributed to Seguso - Barovier, Italian
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Murano Glass
Murano, 1940, Italian. Attributed to Archimide Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
iconic design is the "Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
Ducks Murano, 1940, Italian, Attributed to Seguso, Barovier
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario Pinzoni joins the company in
Category
Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Centerpieces
Materials
Gold
Murano and gold, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso Barovier, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Gold
Murano, Italian, Attributed to, Seguso, 1930
By Barovier Seguso & Ferro
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
"Valve", which resembles an upright, slightly opened clam shell. The design was introduced in 1951. Mario
Category
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Ashtrays
Materials
Murano Glass
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Madsen Clam Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic madsen clam chair available at 1stDibs. A madsen clam chair — often made from wood, animal skin and sheepskin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a madsen clam chair, we have 26 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a madsen clam chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A madsen clam chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made madsen clam chair over the years, but those crafted by Arnold Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell and Philip Arctander are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Madsen Clam Chair?
Prices for a madsen clam chair start at $1,800 and top out at $70,107 with the average selling for $14,698.
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Questions About Madsen Clam Chair
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is the Clam chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, the Clam chair is comfortable. Arnold Madsen designed the angle of the seat and the curving contours of the iconic chair to fit the shape of the human body so that the piece could provide optimal support. Although for decades, the piece was the victim of cheap reproductions and misattributions, to fellow Scandinavians Viggo Boesen and Martin Olsen, among others, in recent years it has steadily climbed the ranks in the trophy market, going for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Today, it’s one of the fashion set’s most beloved pieces, with fans as starry as Los Angeles art dealer Maggie Kayne and style setter Vanessa Traina. Find a range of Clam chairs on 1stDibs.
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