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Teak Toned Stacking Chairs with Molded Bent Plywood Shells & Gray Enameled Legs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Simple and simply beautiful stacking chairs made with molded bent plywood shells and dark gray
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.75 in
"Overdyed" Aniline Dyed Ash Plywood Shell and Steel Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell in aniline dyed ash plywood (color options are indigo blue or weathered gray) and a supporting
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Green Shell Dining Chairs Eddie Harlis
By Eddie Harlis
Located in Otley, GB
A superb set of four green Thonet S664 dining chairs. The chairs were originally designed in 1954
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Sculptural Shell Lounge Chair, Italy, 1980s
Located in Antwerp, BE
A sculptural wooden lounge chair from Italy, dating to the 1980s. This elegant "Shell Chair
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Birch
Black Metal & Pagwood 1960s Chairs with Pagholz Shells
By Pagholz
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The chairs are 5. They are made from black metal legs and Pagholz pagwood seats. Some rivets have
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
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These particular chairs are in the premium option of Oak and Walnut veneered bent plywood with cognac
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Set of Eight Italian Modern Shell Dining Chairs in Teak and Bouclé by Saporiti
By Fratelli Saporiti
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of eight dining chairs with teak frames and seat and back shells of molded teak plywood by
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak, Plywood
H 31 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Iconic Shell lounge chair, model FH 1936 designed by Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Diego, CA
plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair is in very good condition and has some wear and repairs. We have
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
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
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Hans J. Wegner FH1936 Shell Chair in Beach / Teak Wood and Bouclé, Frith Hansen
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair is in very good solid condition and has some old joint repairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 24.41 in
Tria Chair, Black Plywood Shell, Golden Legs, Minimalist Icon Made in italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Tan Leather "Orbis" Club Chair with White Shell By COR Germany 1970s
By COR, Luigi Colani
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
good condition as well as the plywood shell.
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sofas
Materials
Leather, Plywood
Tria Chair, Oak Shell, Black Chrome Metal Legs, Minimalist Icon Made in Italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Beige Wool Shell Dining Chair by Lesniewski, 1960s
By Leśniewski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful dining chair with a modernist silhouette, design around 1962, manufactured by Slupskie
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Midcentury 'Shell' Chairs in Blue Velvet by Leśniewski, 1960s, Set of 6
By Leśniewski
Located in Warsaw Wesola, PL
This set of six dining chairs with a modernist Silhouette was designed in the 1960s and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Plywood
Midcentury "Shell" Chairs in Mustard Gold Velvet by Leśniewski, 1960s, Set of 6
By Leśniewski
Located in Warsaw Wesola, PL
This set of six dining chairs with a modernist silhouette was designed in the 1960s and
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Beech, Plywood, Velvet
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
Arne Jacobsen Set of Four 3107 Chairs in Rosewood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Arne Jacobsen.
Set of four rosewood chairs with plywood shell, chromium-plated steel frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Ray Komai Chairs
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of molded walnut plywood shell chairs designed by Ray Komai with satin chrome legs and metal
Category
Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs - Pair
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Ib Kofod Larsen 'Shell' Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An impressive teak and beech edition of Ib Kofod Larsen's classic 'Shell' chair for Christensen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak, Bentwood, Plywood
Fantasy Coral Chairs
By Andrew Fisher
Located in San Francisco, CA
This pair of chairs designed by Andrew Fisher in San Francisco, is made from oak plywood with
Category
1990s Chairs
Materials
Shell, Oak, Plywood
Shell Chairs FH-1936 Designed by Hans Wegner for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1948
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stockholm, SE
Walnut veneered plywood and beech legs.
Measures: H 70 cm/ 27 1/2"
W 70 cm/ 27 1/2"
D 64 cm
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Beech, Plywood, Walnut
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The elegant CH07 shell chair is comfortable and well-designed it is considered one of Hans J
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood, Plywood
H 29 in W 36 in D 32.5 in
Black Lacquered Scandinavian Shell Seat Rocking Chair with Blue Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
inspired by Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller.
It features a blue upholstered plywood shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 29.53 in
Set of Four Børge Mogensen Teak Shell Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This set of four teak shell dining chairs (model #155) was designed by Børge Mogensen for Soborg
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plywood, Teak, Wood
Two Lounge Chairs Miroslav Navratil with Fiberglass Shell and Original Cover
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in München, DE
Pair of rare Mid-Century Modern 1960s lounge chairs by Miroslav Navratil with
fiberglass shell
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood, Plywood
1960s Lounge Chair by Miroslav Navratil with Fiberglass Shell and Original Cover
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in München, DE
Rare Mid-Century Modern 1960s lounge chair by Miroslav Navratil with
fiberglass shell and original
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood, Plywood
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Restored 'Double Shell' Lounge Chairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Arflex, Italy, 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Rare pair of 'double shell' lounge chairs designed in 1960 by Danish designer Illum Wikkelsø for
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 23.63 in
Hans J. Wegner Fh 1936 Shell Chair in Beach and Teak Wood for Fritz Hansen, 1950
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Amsterdam, NL
plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair has some old joint repairs and is upholstered at some point
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 24.41 in
Kho Liang Le for Car Catwijk Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Kho Liang Ie, CAR Katwijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cool orange toned plywood single shell stacking chairs on khaki enameled meal frame. Unique locking
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Kho Liang Le for Car Catwijk Industrial Stacking Chairs
By Kho Liang Ie, CAR Katwijk
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mango toned plywood single shell stacking chairs on Khaki enameled meal frame. Unique locking
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Fritz Hansen Style Blonde Square Backed Stacking Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Alvar Aalto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Delicate Fritz Hansen style single shell bent plywood stacking chairs with squared back. The
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
crafted in bent plywood with orange fabric upholstery, and rests on three legs. The shell chair achieves a
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
crafted in bent plywood with orange fabric upholstery, and rests on three legs. The shell chair achieves a
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Tria Chair, Oak Shell, Black Metal Legs, Solid Minimalist Icon Made In Italy
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
An iconic chair with a plywood shell, in wood veneered (natural or lacquered). Combined with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Abstract Sculptures
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Brian Kane for Herman Miller Green Swoop Plywood Armchairs, Set of 2
By Brian Kane, Herman Miller
Located in Basildon, London
upholstered in a green fabric to contrast the plywood shell.
The chairs have four chrome metal stiletto
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Plywood, Fabric
Herman Miller by Brian Kane Green Swoop Plywood Armchairs, Set of Two
By Herman Miller, Brian Kane
Located in Basildon, London
upholstered in a green fabric to contrast the plywood shell.
The chairs have four chrome metal stiletto
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
H 30.71 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
A Pair of Chairs by Ib Kofod- Larsen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Plywood shell back chairs with wrought iron frames.The fabric has been replaced as you can see on
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair in Brown, circa 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
This is an original 1950s Eames fiberglass shell chair with original model sticker in Brown
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Shell Chairs Designed by Charles and Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Atlanta, GA
Set of four side shell chairs, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, American, circa 1950s. Two in
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell DSS Chair in Parchment
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Francisco, CA
About:
A set of four stackable Eames DSS fiberglass shell chairs in Parchment mounted on their
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Prouve Style Single Shell Industrial Stacking Chair with Wine Red Legs
By Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Industrial dark red enameled metal legs with wenge toned bent ply-laminate shell seat. Priced
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Early Arne Jacobsen Lily Chairs, Fritz Hansen, 1969, a Pair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Culver City, CA
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"Clearly the Lily is related to the other shell chairs in plywood that Jacobsen designed, including The Ant
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Mid-Century Plywood Shell Chair, Italy
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Hem, NL
Very interesting curved chair very much in the style of Vittorio Nobili’s iconic ‘Medea” chair but
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shell Chair Attributed by Borge Mogensen for Jeppesen, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
Rare plywood chair attributed by Borge Mogensen for Jeppesen, Denmark. Marked with a label. The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Wool
Beige Wool Shell Dining Chairs by Lesniewski, 1960s, Set of 6
By Leśniewski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful set of 6 dining chairs with a modernist silhouette, design around 1962, manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Beige Wool Shell Dining Chairs by Lesniewski, 1960s, Set of 4
By Leśniewski
Located in WARSZAWA, 14
Beautiful set of 4 dining chairs with a modernist silhouette, design around 1962, manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Orange Swivel Chair with Plywood Shell, 1968
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Nice orange swivel chair with plywood shell and wool, 1960s.
Good condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Set of six Oxford Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
for Fritz Hansen
High back series 3172 in production
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Swiveling caramel leather armchair and ottoman by De Sede
Located in Hollywood, CA
back and seat cushions are on molded plywood shells. The chair also tips backwards, and is extremely
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
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Plywood Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of plywood shell chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of plywood, wood and metal, all plywood shell chairs available were constructed with great care. Find 15 antique and vintage plywood shell chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. There are all kinds of plywood shell chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Plywood shell chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Plywood shell chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Lorenz+Kaz and Herman Miller are consistently popular.
How Much are Plywood Shell Chairs?
Plywood shell chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $1,474, while the lowest priced sells for $245 and the highest can go for as much as $21,134.
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 Plywood 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To clean an Eames molded plywood chair, wipe it down with a soft cloth dampened with warm water and a mild dish soap. Then, use a second cloth moistened with water to wipe off the soap. Finally, use a soft towel to dry. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Eames chairs.
- 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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