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Mid-20th century elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century deco inspired shell back armchair, circa 1940. A fine example of Swedish design
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Elm

Pair of Armchairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Pair of armchairs with rounded blue upholstered seat shells with cushions on conical pointed feet.
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Mid-20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Armchairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
Pair of Armchairs, Italy, Mid-20th Century
H 29.34 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seat. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchair are
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century Tripod Shell Armchair, Europe, ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
contemporaries, even from mid-century chair designs in general. From the shell seat to the circular arm and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Mid 20th Century Carved Walnut Venetian Grotto Armchair
Located in Charlotte, NC
An Italian Venetian style grotto armchair, unbranded. Walnut with a decoratively carved shell
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Mid-20th Century American Other Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of “Shell” Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
the mid-20th century. They played a significant role in the development of modern Brazilian design
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Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Pair of “Shell” Armchairs
Pair of “Shell” Armchairs
H 30.71 in W 30.52 in D 29.14 in
European Armchairs Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric, Europe Late 20th Century
Located in Utrecht, NL
What connected European seating models of the mid- and later 20th century was that comfort and
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood

Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. One of the best
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. One of the best
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of Scandinavian 1950’s shell back armchairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Good quality pair of Scandinavian designed armchairs circa 1950. Shell shaped backs with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Vintage Jens Risom Knoll Webbed Armchair
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Baltimore, MD
Lounge Chair have become icons of 20th-century design. Later that year, Risom was drafted into the US
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Maple

1950s Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchair Parchment
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gorgeous early production 1950s classic Eames for Herman Miller Dax Molded Fiberglass Shell
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Two Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chairs, by Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. One of the best
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Set of 2 Mid Century White Boucle Shell Chairs, M Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of Two Amazign Shell chairs designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia. One of
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20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Pair of 20th Century French Louis XV Carved Armchairs with Scalamandre Fabric
Located in Dallas, TX
in France, circa 1920, the elegant armchairs sit on cabriole legs, and feature exquisite carvings on
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Mid-20th Century French Louis XV Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Paulistana Armchair with Ottoman by Jorge Zalszupin, c. 1959
By Jorge Zalszupin
Located in New York, NY
mid-century sophistication. Jorge Zalszupin was a Brazilian architect and furniture designer who was
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs with Brass Leg Caps, Italy ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
mid-century Italy in a very evident way: the shell-like silhouette and flowing frames are broken by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Herman Miller Charles Eames Shell Chair Is a Nice Orange on Taupe Fiberglass
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
A very nice color combination of a popping upholstered color on a understated neautral Taupe-ish grey color. need to confirm dims on this chair.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Lucania Armchair by Giancarlo De Carlo for Arflex, Italy
By Arflex, Giancarlo De Carlo
Located in London, GB
"Lucania" armchair by Giancarlo de Carlo for Arflex, Italy, late 1950s. The Lucania is a
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of two vintage fiber glass shell chairs
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of two vintage fiberglass shell chairs. The frames are made of chrome coated steal with a fair
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Set of two vintage fiber glass shell chairs
Set of two vintage fiber glass shell chairs
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Mario Bellini armchair
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair model Amanta by designer Mario Bellini for B&B, from the 1970s. The shell is made of
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Textile

Mario Bellini armchair
Mario Bellini armchair
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Mario Brunu armchair
By Mario Brunu
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair model "Rodica" by Italian designer Mario Brunu for Comfort, from the 1960s. The armchair
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Mario Brunu armchair
Mario Brunu armchair
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 31.89 in
Mario Bellini armchair
By Mario Bellini
Located in PARIS, FR
Amanta armchair by designer Mario Bellini. It was produced by C&B Italia in the 1970s. Fiberglass
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Armchairs

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Textile

Mario Bellini armchair
Mario Bellini armchair
H 27.56 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
'Concha' Lounge Chair, by Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner, Brazilian Mid-Century
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
The "Concha" armchair, designed by Martin Eisler and Carlo Hauner, is a hallmark of mid-century
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean example of this classic fiberglass arm shell chair, designed by Charles Eames
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Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

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Metal

Charles Eames Alexander Girard Shell Chairs in Two-Tone Checkerboard
By Charles Eames, Alexander Girard
Located in Chicago, IL
stand in nice vintage shape though. Fabric is not necessarily tight against the fiberglass shell in
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Michel Cadestin Orchidée Armchair
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Orchidée armchair designed by Michel Cadestin Produced by Airborne in the 1960s-1970s Very
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Mid-20th Century French Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Fiberglass

Michel Cadestin Orchidée Armchair
Michel Cadestin Orchidée Armchair
H 35.44 in W 37.41 in D 35.44 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Heavy Weave Knoll Upholstery Blue
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
Executive armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. Have original labels as
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare Scandinavian Modern shell chair by IB Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful and rare shell chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Chair is constructed of a single rigid foam shell and can be made up of a wide variety of fabrics
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Eames Girard Armchair by Herman Miller
By Alexander Girard
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Iconic Eames fiberglass armchair upholstered in Alexander Girard fabric on a zinc plated base. The
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Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of armchairs "Kiushu" by Saporiti - 60s
By Sergio and Giorgio Saporiti
Located in Paris, FR
Italian armchairs called "Kiushu" by Sergio and Fratelli Saporiti, designed in the 1960s. Dark
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Pair of armchairs "Kiushu" by Saporiti - 60s
Pair of armchairs "Kiushu" by Saporiti - 60s
H 29.53 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Early Pair of Charles Eames Shell Chairs in Beautiful Light Coral
By Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
This is a fine early matched pair of possibly Evans or early production years with Herman Miller. They have solid wrought iron X-bases. Large Shock Mounts. Wonderfully faded red fibe...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Hans J wagner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son. Vintage
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
Hans J. Wegner. Shell chair, model CH-07, black-varnished moulded laminated wood shell, seat and
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Italian Venetian Rococo Revival Style Giltwood Carved Throne Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, circa 20th century. Height: 46 1/4 inches (117.5 cm) Width: 33 inches (83.8 cm) Depth: 31 3/4 inches
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Mid-20th Century Italian Rococo Revival Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Giltwood

Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic piece of modern design combining elegance and functionality, the Knoll tulip armchair was
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Charles Eames "PAW Chair" Swivel Fiber Glass Shell Dowel Leg aCa
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
metal portion/ fibre glass shell in color salmon (faded) very good condition, no cracks / aged in a good
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Mid-20th Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Charles Eames for Herman Miller Early Pair of Dax Transitional Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
original. Early black X-base with large shock mounts. Shells are non-rope edge. Rectangular Venice labels
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Armchair by Luigi Colani for Kusch&Co 1969
By Luigi Colani, Kusch+Co
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
The armchair was designed by Luigi Colani, German designer, and edited by Kusch&Co Chromed tubular
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Mid-20th Century German Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Armchair by Luigi Colani for Kusch&Co 1969
Armchair by Luigi Colani for Kusch&Co 1969
H 24.41 in W 31.89 in D 32.29 in
Pair of 70s Style Bow Wood Armchairs
By Hugues Steiner
Located in TARBES, FR
armchair with molded shell (1951), the Tonneau chair (1953) or the Corb armchair (1956) - Joseph-André
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Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of 70s Style Bow Wood Armchairs
Pair of 70s Style Bow Wood Armchairs
H 37.8 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
the base, circa 1960s-1970s. If you are looking for an iconic Mid-Century Modern chair to grace your
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation X base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Early Salmon color Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair, 2nd generation. X base. Amazing condition
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Iron

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Seng Chicago on the metal portion/ fibre glass shell with rope edge in color salmon (faded) is in very
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

First Edition Charles Eames "Paw Chair" Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Birch
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Seng Chicago on the metal portion/ fibre glass shell with rope edge in color grey elephant (faded) in
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
reads Seng Chicago on the metal portion/fibre glass shell with rope edge in color lemon yellow (faded
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Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair DAL La Fonda by Eames for Vitra, 1960
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amstelveen, NL
restaurant La Fonda del Sol in New York in the sixties (see photo). The shell is made of fiberglass. The
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Armchair DAL La Fonda by Eames for Vitra, 1960
Armchair DAL La Fonda by Eames for Vitra, 1960
H 32.68 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Brazilian Modern Armchairs in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
back (the “shell”) is curved and ends in the arm rests. What makes these armchairs so special is the
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984, Set of 4
By Philippe Starck
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of 4 Costes armchairs with tubular structure in black lacquered steel, shell in plywood with
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of four Costes Armchairs by Philippe Starck, circa 1984
By Philippe Starck
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Set of four Costes armchairs with tubular structure in black lacquered steel, shell in black
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Mid-20th Century French Post-Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Set of 2 Marsala armchairs by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in JASSANS-RIOTTIER, FR
Set of 2 armchairs designed by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset in the 70s (stamp on the cushions
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Plexiglass

Midcentury Armchairs in White Leather & Iron Base by Carlo Hauner, 1955, Brazil
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
” (“Shell” in Portuguese), as they resemble an open seashell. These iconic Mid-Century Modern armchairs
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Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Midcentury Italian Brass Armchairs in the Style of Pier Luigi Colli
By Pier Luigi Colli
Located in Roma, IT
with decorative themes typical of the Roccoco and Baroque style, such as shells, flowersand arabesques
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Traditional Chippendale Style Walnut Armchairs by Smith & Watson, a Pair
By Thomas Chippendale, Smith & Watson
Located in Secaucus, NJ
period manufactured: Mid-20th Century (1950-1970) Authentic: the chairs have the manufacturer's label
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Mid-20th Century American Chippendale Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Osvaldo Borsani for Tecno Armchair in Velvet Upholstery
By Osvaldo Borsani, Tecno
Located in Waalwijk, NL
early 20th century. In the 1930s, he graduated from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Brera and Politecnico
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Traditional Giles Grendey Queen Anne Style Burl Walnut Armchairs, a Pair
By Giles Grendey
Located in Secaucus, NJ
to late 20th Century (1960-1980) Dimensions: Height 40.5" x Depth 22.5" x Width 25.5" x Seat height
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Mid-20th Century Unknown Queen Anne Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Burl

Pair of Black Giroflex Armchairs, Club Chairs by Albert Stohl, AG 1980s
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of 2 vintage design armchairs by Albert Stohl for GIROFLEX AG. These club chairs date circa
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Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

MP-71 Armchair with ottoman by Percival Lafer, 1970s, Brazilian Midcentury
By Percival Lafer
Located in Clifton, NJ
the second half of the 20th century. Innovations in technique and form resulted in standardized
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Vintage 1970s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cedar

Charles Eames for Vitra "Ea 116" Hopsack Red Office Swivel Armchair, 1980
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in The Hague, NL
furniture designs of the 20th century. It stands out for its intelligent combination of materials. It has a
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Mid-20th Century Shell Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of mid-20th century shell armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, wood and fiberglass, all mid-20th century shell armchairs available were constructed with great care. Mid-20th century shell armchairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Modern mid-20th century shell armchairs are consistently popular styles. Charles Eames, Herman Miller and Charles and Ray Eames each produced beautiful mid-20th century shell armchairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Mid-20th Century Shell Armchairs?

Prices for mid-20th century shell armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, mid-20th century shell armchairs begin at $550 and can go as high as $13,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,975.

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.