What are Shell Chairs?

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.

What are the most durable patio chairs?

There is no single most durable type, material or brand of patio chair. Materials like aluminum and wrought iron are known for being able to stand the test of time, but other factors like the quality of the craftsmanship and how well you maintain the pieces also affect longevity. Shop a collection of patio chairs on 1stDibs.

Is the Shell Chair comfortable?

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.

What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?

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.

Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?

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.

Shell Patio Chairs

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Shell Grotto

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Salterini Clam Chairs

Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs

$3,880Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in

Fantastic Set 4 Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Iron Patio Chairs

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Fantastic set of 4 wrought iron and metal mesh lounge designed by Maurizio Tempestini and manufactured by Salterini. Wrought iron frames with metal mesh seats and backs. All chairs a...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair

$575

H 34.5 in W 29.5 in D 22.5 in

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair

By Lloyd Loom

Located in New York, NY

Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the wicker wrapping show some minor loss, and the paint finish shows wear, structurally ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini

$1,600 / set

H 26.5 in W 23 in D 22 in

Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini

Located in Tarrytown, NY

Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.

Category

Vintage 1960s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs

$8,400 / set

H 37 in W 20 in D 20 in

Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of six newly powder coated aluminum shell back Grotto style patio chairs attributed to Brown Jordan furniture company.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Neolithic Style Outdoor Shell Lounge Chair Set In Sand Plaster Finish

$6,171 / set

H 27.56 in W 43.31 in D 43.31 in

Neolithic Style Outdoor Shell Lounge Chair Set In Sand Plaster Finish

By Albino Miranda

Located in New York, NY

Description: sofa crafted of fiber reinforced resin and lacquered in matte white. The armchair is characterized by its organic shape and incomparable durability. Designed to with...

Category

2010s European Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Resin

Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs

$1,750 / set

H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in

Pair Homecrest "Casino", Tempestini Style, Black Mesh Clam Shell Lounge Chairs

By Maurizio Tempestini, Homecrest

Located in Bainbridge, NY

Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. Maurizio Tempestini "Orange Slice" style. Featuring sculpted, sturdy, wrought iron and wire diamond mesh Black ...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table

$1,800 / set

H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in

Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table

By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in New York, NY

Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or “orange slice”. This coveted wrought iron chic design can be for outdoor or indoor use...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Set of Four Vintage Clam Shell Metal Spring Armchairs

$2,400 / set

H 32.5 in W 22.25 in D 26.5 in

Set of Four Vintage Clam Shell Metal Spring Armchairs

Located in Sheffield, MA

Set of (4) vintage metal patio lawn clam shell garden chairs with spring base for extra comfort.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Blue Green Iron Shell Back Grotto Brown Jordan Regency Patio chairs 14

$10,500

H 37 in W 16.75 in D 16 in

Vintage Blue Green Iron Shell Back Grotto Brown Jordan Regency Patio chairs 14

By Brown Jordan

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

A wonderful vintage set of 14 Brown Jordan Regency style iron shell back grotto patio pr dining room chairs. It is rare to have such a huge set of these chairs at one time.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

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Bistro Set, Cast Iron Table and Chairs with Shell & Sea Horses

Unavailable

H 28 in Dm 32 in

Bistro Set, Cast Iron Table and Chairs with Shell & Sea Horses

Located in Long Island, NY

A three-piece cast iron Bistro set, the chairs are cast iron and maintain their original wooden slatted seats, the table base is cast iron with a zinc top. There is one armchair and ...

Category

Vintage 1920s American Folk Art Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Directoire Style Dolphin And Shell Garden Patio Chair

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H 30 in W 21 in D 21 in

Directoire Style Dolphin And Shell Garden Patio Chair

Located in Bradenton, FL

Unique 20th century Directoire Style Dolphin And Shell Garden Patio Armchair. Chair is made of cast aluminum featuring dolphins on each arm and a center shell back as well as a large...

Category

Late 20th Century English Directoire Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Art Deco Cantilevered Steel Clam Shell Patio Lounge Chair

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H 33 in Dm 20.5 in

Art Deco Cantilevered Steel Clam Shell Patio Lounge Chair

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Art Deco steel metal clamshell back green patio bouncer lounge chair featuring a distressed green painted finish, "clamshell" backs. Measurements: 32.5" H x 20.5" W x 26" D x 17" se...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric

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H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric

By Brown Jordan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage Brown Jordan Grotto 5-piece patio set which includes 4 dining chairs, table base, and round glass. The glass is original and may have some scratches. The glass can also be la...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Clam Shell Outdoor Patio Chairs

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H 28.75 in W 28 in L 28.75 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Clam Shell Outdoor Patio Chairs

By Salterini

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a pair of awesome vintage iron 'clam shell' outdoor/patio chairs. These chairs are extremely unique, featuring clam-shaped wire backs and seats with curved legs.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...

Materials

Iron

Salterini Midcentury Modern Clam Shell Orange Slice Patio Set Chair Settee Table

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H 28 in W 42 in D 24 in

Salterini Midcentury Modern Clam Shell Orange Slice Patio Set Chair Settee Table

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in Chesterfield, NJ

Very cool 3 piece set that includes a wrought iron settee, chair, and table made by Salterini and designed by Maurizio Tempestini in the clam shell or orange slice design. Very comfo...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Brown Jordan Grotto Style Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Restored

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H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in

Brown Jordan Grotto Style Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Restored

By Brown Jordan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely 5-piece Brown Jordan grotto style patio set. This includes 4 shell back chairs and matching table base.

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored

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H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored

By Brown Jordan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely 5-piece Brown Jordan grotto patio set. This includes 4 chairs and table base. Glass top is original and has surface scratches. I will include it if you want it. The chairs and...

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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

5 Pc Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Patio Dining Table & Chairs Powder-Coated

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H 27.5 in W 23 in D 24 in

5 Pc Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Patio Dining Table & Chairs Powder-Coated

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid Century Modern 5 Piece dining table patio outdoor sunroom set & 4 chairs. Design by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. This set has been freshly powder-coated in white. Cha...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set

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H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in

Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set

By Brown Jordan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Brown Jordan Vintage Grotto set five-piece which includes round dining table with glass top and four side chairs. I have two complete sets available. I also have additional chairs av...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Shell Grotto Garden Chair

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H 37.5 in W 41 in D 36 in

Shell Grotto Garden Chair

Located in Culver City, CA

Rare composite chair with unique form and original patina.

Category

20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century

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H 37.5 in W 41 in L 37.5 in

Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century

Located in Culver City, CA

Shell grotto garden chair, 20th century Rare composite chair with unique form and original patina.

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20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Set of Three Molla Shell and Seahorse Motif Chairs

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H 31.75 in W 22 in D 24 in

Set of Three Molla Shell and Seahorse Motif Chairs

By Molla

Located in Miami, FL

Three Molla chairs featuring a shell and seahorse motif back and filigree seat in original white powder coated aluminum.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini 'Clam Shell' Chairs

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H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini 'Clam Shell' Chairs

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Middlesex, NJ

Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini 'Clam Shell' chairs.

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Tempestini for Salterini "Clam Shell" or "Slice" Iron Chairs

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H 27 in W 22.75 in D 21.5 in

Pair of Tempestini for Salterini "Clam Shell" or "Slice" Iron Chairs

By John Salterini

Located in New York, NY

Cool pair of Tempestini design for Salterini chairs. Often called the "Clam Shell" or "Slice" chair, this is a icon of casual outdoor mid century style.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Sensational Pair of Cast Aluminum Garden Chairs with Seahorse & Shell Decoration

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H 31 in W 22 in D 25.5 in

Sensational Pair of Cast Aluminum Garden Chairs with Seahorse & Shell Decoration

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Wonderful pair of cast aluminum outdoor chairs having seahorses and shell forms and great silhouette and patina.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Mid-Century Patio Shell-back Rocking Chairs

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H 33.86 in W 20.67 in D 29.93 in

Pair of Mid-Century Patio Shell-back Rocking Chairs

Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon

mid-century metal patio chairs. The classic outdoor chair has a "bouncer" frame green and red original tone. The metal is beautifully rusted.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski

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H 38 in W 22 in D 20 in

4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski

By Dorothy Draper

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The chairs feature a lovely sea shell motif with a large cutout shell design for the back with high quality construction.

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20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set SOLD

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H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 23.25 in

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set SOLD

By Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Pasadena, TX

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set 1950s Set of 2 outdoor "lemon slice" clam shell lounge chairs with side table designed by Maurizio Tempestini...

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair

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H 32.5 in W 20.5 in D 26 in

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair

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H 32.5 in W 20.5 in L 32.5 in

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-century Distressed Metal Patio Clam Shell Chairs c.1950

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H 33 in W 24.5 in D 28 in

Mid-century Distressed Metal Patio Clam Shell Chairs c.1950

Located in San Francisco, CA

A pair of distressed metal patio clam shell chairs. The chairs have been shellacked to seal in the distressed paint and to create a smooth finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set of 10 Hollywood Regency Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Patio Chairs by Tropitone

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H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in

Set of 10 Hollywood Regency Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Patio Chairs by Tropitone

By Brown Jordan, Tropitone

Located in St. Louis, MO

1970s Hollywood Regency set of 10 Grotto style cast aluminum side chairs with shell form backs, with original pink paint and seats on cabriole legs. Paint shows wear, should be repai...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

3 Pc. Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Bistro Patio Dining Table & Chairs Set

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H 28.5 in W 23 in D 19.5 in

3 Pc. Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Bistro Patio Dining Table & Chairs Set

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Mid Century Modern 3 Piece bistro dining table set & 2 chairs. Design by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. This set has been freshly powder-coated in white. I will also have th...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Modernist Wrought Iron Clam Shell Chairs

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H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in

Modernist Wrought Iron Clam Shell Chairs

By Homecrest

Located in Rochester, NY

A pair of sculptural mid 20th century wrought iron clam shell Casino chairs by Homecrest in nicely aged old soft white painted surface in the manner of Maurizio Tempestini for Salter...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

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H 37.21 in W 40.56 in D 37.41 in

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

Located in Bagshot, GB

Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century. It has taken us a long time to source 2 pairs of these very rare garden composite Shell Grotto garden chairs. These ...

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Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Vintage Brown Jordan Shell Grotto Back Dining Chairs

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H 37 in W 20 in D 17 in

Vintage Brown Jordan Shell Grotto Back Dining Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Six brown Jordan shell back dining chairs. Original finish over cast aluminium frames. Overall in excellent condition fabric on seats needs updating.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Pair of Clam Shell Chairs

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H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 22.5 in

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Pair of Clam Shell Chairs

By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Pair of Tempestini for John Salterini Clam shell chairs. Painted black, in nice shape. Older paint that still presents well. Nice small scale but still very comfortable! Iconic Desig...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Matched Pair Orange Slice Clam Shell Chairs by Tempestini for Salterini

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H 27.25 in W 23.25 in D 24 in

Matched Pair Orange Slice Clam Shell Chairs by Tempestini for Salterini

By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini

Located in Buffalo, NY

Fabulous and rare pair orange slice chairs. Freshly painted in a satin black enamel, chairs are in excellent vintage condition. Exceptional design by Maurizio Tempestini for John Sal...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Midcentury Patio Set, circa 1950

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H 26.5 in W 22.5 in D 24 in

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Midcentury Patio Set, circa 1950

By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A set of four matching clam shell or orange slice outdoor patio chairs composed of wrought iron with matching wrought iron patio dining table.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs

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H 33 in W 21 in D 23.5 in

Antique American Cast Iron Sea Horse and Scallop Shell Design Garden Chairs

By Marcy Foundry

Located in Rochester, NY

Pair of antique American black painted cast iron garden chairs with curved arms, wood plank seats and finely detailed sea horse and scallop shell design at top rails. They are stampe...

Category

Early 20th Century American Art Deco Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8

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H 37 in W 21 in D 21 in

Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8

By Brown Jordan

Located in Bradenton, FL

A set of 8 amazing vintage shell back grotto style patio chairs by Brown Jorden.

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set

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H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in

Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set

By Tropitone

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of six vintage fan or shell back Grotto style dining chairs by Tropitone. Item features fan or shell form backs, cast aluminium construction, silver vinyl upholstery, original wh...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach

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H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in

Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach

By Brown Jordan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Just in time for those summer parties! Set of six Vintage Hollywood Regency brown Jordan Grotto aluminum metal side dining chairs perfect for your patio, porch, outdoor area. Heavy m...

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair Mid-Century Modern Green & White Metal Outdoor Cantilever Springer Chairs

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H 33 in W 20 in D 25 in

Pair Mid-Century Modern Green & White Metal Outdoor Cantilever Springer Chairs

Located in Topeka, KS

Look at this fun pair of Mid-Century Modern cantilever springer chairs we have to offer to you!! This is a classic and timeless design that dates back as early as the late 1930’s and...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Arm Chairs with Wicker

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H 35 in W 29 in D 22 in

Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Arm Chairs with Wicker

Located in Cumberland, RI

Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Arm Chairs with Wicker Shop Salterini Garden Furniture and Woodard Garden Furniture listed here or other vintage wrought Iron Patio Furniture Pie...

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Pair of Cast Aluminum Garden Chairs with Seahorse and Shell Motif, Molla, 1950s

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H 31 in W 21.25 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Cast Aluminum Garden Chairs with Seahorse and Shell Motif, Molla, 1950s

By Molla

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This set of two armchairs were designed and created by Molla in the 1950s. They are made of cast aluminum and are painted in a flat black with the seahorses painted in a silver metal...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Two Aluminum Molla Patio Garden Chairs with Sea Horses and Shell Motif

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H 31 in W 21.5 in D 24 in

Set of Two Aluminum Molla Patio Garden Chairs with Sea Horses and Shell Motif

By Molla

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Molla premium aluminum outdoor patio furniture, seahorse and shell motif, two-piece chair set.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Form Heavy Cast Dining Chairs, Set of 6

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H 37.5 in W 21 in D 19.5 in

Venetian Grotto Style Shell Form Heavy Cast Dining Chairs, Set of 6

By Brown Jordan, Molla

Located in Jacksonville, FL

Set of six heavy cast aluminum patio/garden dining chairs feature sculptural shell form design in the manner of Brown Jordan or Molla of Italy.

Category

Vintage 1980s Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Chairs and Round Glass Top Table in White

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H 37 in W 19 in D 15.5 in

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Chairs and Round Glass Top Table in White

By Brown Jordan

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This stylish set of outdoor patio furniture is by Brown Jordan and dates to the 1970s. With its grotto seashell back and cabriolet legs it will make the perfect addition of Hollywood...

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Set of six elegant Venetian Grotto carved wood shell back dining chairs, having a scalloped design with cushioned fabric seats. Quality of craftsmanship is evident in this set. The e...

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$4,900 / item

H 34 in W 86 in D 42 in

Custom Made Modern English Arm Sofa in Performance Linen Velvet - 86"

By Bloom Home Inc

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

This beautiful english arm sofa has a modern twist, with its single bench cushion, and beautiful curved apron sides. It’s upholstered in a Linen Velvet Performance fabric. Shown in...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Sofas

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Linen, Velvet

Chic 'Méandre' Gilt Bronze Side Chair by Design Frères

$2,900 / item

H 32.5 in W 18 in D 20 in

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By Design Frères

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Undulating 'Méandre' gilt bronze finish side chair by Design Frères. Gilt bronze finish over steel frame. Natural linen upholstered cushion with contrasting piping. Chic and unders...

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21st Century and Contemporary French Modern Chairs

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New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

$950 / item

H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in

New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne

Located in Miami, FL

New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.

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21st Century and Contemporary European Neoclassical Benches

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Set Antique Vintage Acorn Opaline White Milk Glass Ceiling Pendant Light Lamp

$1,343 / item

H 13.39 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

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Located in Sale, GB

- A fabulous run of church opaline acorn pendant lights with steel galleries, circa 1950. - Wear commensurate with age, all in excellent condition, the steel galleries are aged worn...

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Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

$2,429 / item

H 11.8 in W 11.8 in D 7.5 in

Tulip Organic Modern Contemporary Wall Sconce, Wall Light in White Plaster

By Hannah Woodhouse

Located in London, GB

Handmade Tulip organic modern wall light/ wall sconce, in silky smooth white plaster, created by artist Hannah Woodhouse in her London studio. Contemporary organic modern design insp...

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21st Century and Contemporary British Organic Modern Wall Lights and Sco...

Materials

Plaster

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

$5,000 / set

H 31 in Dm 20 in

Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps

Located in New York, NY

Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...

Category

2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

$15,439 / item

H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in

Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery

By Munna Design Studio

Located in New York, NY

This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

$2,550 / item

H 17 in Dm 28.75 in

Large (29") Smooth Undulating White Plaster Shell Pendant Light

Located in San Francisco, CA

A plaster pendant in a smooth, undulating shell shape, with scalloped edges. A newer take on Francis Elkins's 1940s plaster plafonnier. Hanging by four white chains; with 3 medium ba...

Category

2010s Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Metal

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

$1,995

H 30.25 in W 27.5 in D 23.5 in

Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet

By ASH NYC

Located in New York, NY

The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...

Category

2010s Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Lantern Pendant Small

$6,540

H 22.5 in W 18 in D 17 in

Lantern Pendant Small

By Workstead

Located in Floyd, VA

The LANTERN PENDANT SMALL brings sculptural elegance and quiet drama to any space. Crafted in the U.S. and wrapped in luminous 100% Dupioni Raw Silk, it radiates a warm, ambient glow...

Category

2010s American Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Silk

Pair of Walter Lamb Inspired Outdoor Poolside Chaise Lounge Chairs

Sold|~~$1,850~~

H 33 in W 71.25 in D 27.75 in

Pair of Walter Lamb Inspired Outdoor Poolside Chaise Lounge Chairs

By Walter Lamb

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Walter Lamb inspired outdoor poolside chaise lounge chairs with metal frames and white elastic cording. In very original condition with heavy patina, fading and discoloration...

Category

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

Materials

Metal

Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs

$2,500 / set

H 34.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Set of Four Brown Jordan Neoclassical Style Garden Dining Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in Rio Vista, CA

Neoclassical style set of four patio and garden dining chairs made by Brown Jordan. Heavy and solid cast aluminum construction with a lattice design influenced by Mario Papperzini fo...

Category

20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires

$8,994 / item

H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

Brass and Alabaster Mobile Chandelier by Glustin Luminaires

By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

LU Louis Sconce AS

$1,550 / item

H 10 in W 7 in D 7.875 in

LU Louis Sconce AS

By Lumfardo Luminaires

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Scandinavian Modern Wall Lights a...

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin

$3,045 / item

H 5.5 in W 27.5 in D 13 in

Marble Scalloped Sink Basin

Located in Cranbrook, Kent

Classical Italian scalloped sink basin cut from one single block of Carrara marble. Custom sizes available

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Classical Roman Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

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Shell Patio Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of shell patio chairs for sale on 1stDibs. The range of distinct shell patio chairs — often made from metal, iron and aluminum — can elevate any home. Shell patio chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Shell patio chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Brown Jordan, John Salterini and Molla each produced beautiful shell patio chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Shell Patio Chairs?

Shell patio chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $3,000, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

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