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2014 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Shell Chairs White w/ Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the full set of four. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in white, and have Eiffel bases made
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21.4 in
Steelcase i2i Swivel Club Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in Denton, TX
Steelcase swivel plastic shell chair with upholstered swivel seat and back.
The four prong polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Metal
2010s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Dining Side Shell Chairs w/ Orange Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of orange upholstered Plastic Shell Chairs with Eiffel bases, made from steel with a
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.75 in W 18.25 in D 22.25 in
Mid Century Style Herman Miller Shell Chair in Gray Plastic
By Herman Miller
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century style chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller features gray plastic construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Side Shell Dining Chairs 4x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair and we have eight available for purchase. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in black, and
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.75 in
2019 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chair in Purple with Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This chair features a molded plastic shell in purple, and has an Eiffel base in a white powder-coated
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21.4 in
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs in White 10x Avail
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair and we have 10 available for purchase. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in white, and
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
Shell chair pierre guariche
By Pierre Guariche
Located in PARIS, FR
Original shell chair designed bye pierre guariche, for meurop
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
one chair. We have several DSW chairs available for purchase. Their design features a molded plastic
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
2017 Set of Four Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs in White with Oak Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the listed price includes the set of four chairs as shown. These chairs feature molded plastic shells
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Mid-Century yellow Chair with Metal Frame and Plastic Seat, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
conditions. The combination of the sled frame and the sleek plastic shell make this chair a timeless eye
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
A set of five fine Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Hide Gray fiberglass side shell chairs with the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 4 Enameled Indoor / Outdoor Post-Modern Stacking Shell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 enameled indoor / outdoor post-modern stacking shell chairs.
Neat design. Very robust
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid-century white design chair with metal frame and plastic seat, Belgium
Located in Meulebeke, BE
combination of the sled frame and the sleek plastic shell make this chair a timeless eye-catcher due to the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 16.54 in
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Set of 4 Signed Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Eames Herman Miller Stacking Chairs
CIRCA 2000
Black molded material with fabric seat pad
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Modern Red Plastic Vintage Seven Dining Chairs Ron Arad for Kartell 1999 Italy
By Kartell, Ron Arad
Located in Vienna, AT
plastic seat shell chairs with aluminum frame which features movement and dynamic.
Throughout the
Category
1990s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 22.84 in
Mid-Century Willy Guhl "Vasque" Cement Planter for Eternit
By Willy Guhl, Eternit
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as the Eternit garden chair and Europe's first plastic shell chair and created seating, planters, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Cement
1962 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSR Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. These particular examples date to 1962. These chairs feature molded fiberglass shells in orange, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 16.75 in D 18.25 in
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a parchment colored fiberglass shell seat. SAX is an acronym for Standard Arm Chair on an X Base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.75 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tan fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.25 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in
Arkana Set of Four White Shell Seat Pedestal Chairs by Burke Maurice, 1960's
By Arkana Furniture
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's set of 4 dining chairs with white shell seats, black seat cushions and pedestal bases
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
H 31.625 in W 19.5 in D 22.5 in
American Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
Targa chair by Klaus Uredat, for Horn Collection
By Klaus Uredat
Located in TILBURG, NL
chair with plastic shell, newly reupholstered with faux/fake crocodile leather
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic, Polyester
"Orly" Stacking Chairs by Bruno Pollak for Solo, Germany 1979
By Sulo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Eggshell cream white plastic shells on chrome base. All chairs are in used condition, with wear
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Suite of 4 Walter Knoll “Turtle” Armchairs – in Lime Green Fabric
Located in Barrowford, GB
light marks to the plastic-shell of the chairs and metal framework, are as well-presented as is possible
Category
2010s Chairs
Materials
Fabric
1975 Set of Three Herman Miller Eames Arm Shell Chairs PAC w/ Red/Orange Shells
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
obtained from ALMA College in Maine. The chairs are comprised of a fiberglass reinforced by plastic shells
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32.25 in W 24.875 in D 24 in
Set of Four George Nelson ''Pretzel'' Armchair Made by ICF, Italy, 1984-1986
By George Nelson, ICF De Padova
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
did we make the chair this way? Most of the chairs had plastic shells following Eames, or straight
Category
Vintage 1980s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Ash
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 19.3 in
Chair Armchair "Conchiglia - Shell" Design Robin Day for Hille, 1970s
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in taranto, IT
"Conchiglia - Shell" chair, Hille production based on a design by Robin Day, original 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
C. 1953 Pair of Herman Miller Eames Zenith MAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
includes the pair of two chairs. The shell seats of the chairs are comprised of orange-red fiberglass, and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.25 in W 23.5 in D 25 in
2016 Herman Miller Eames DFAW Fiberglass Shell Arm Chairs in Parchment w/ Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
have several chairs available for purchase. Their design features the classic Eames fiberglass shell in
Category
2010s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 24.5 in D 23.25 in
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAR Arm Shell Chair in Elephant Hide Grey
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
steel. The abbreviated Eames DAR Chair stood for the Eames Dining (D) height, Arm (A) Chair, on Rod (R
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Zinc
H 31.5 in W 24.875 in D 24 in
Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair in Metal Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Werner Aisslinger
Located in New York, NY
edition of Juli plastic, the curves of the shell have undergone a slight restyling that maintains all of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.7 in W 26.19 in D 22.05 in
Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair with Ash Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini
By Cappellini, Werner Aisslinger
Located in New York, NY
edition of Juli Plastic, the curves of the shell have undergone a slight restyling that maintains all of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash
H 31.7 in W 26.19 in D 22.45 in
Ron Arad Cobalt Blue Tom Vac Plastic Shell Chair for Vitra
By Ron Arad, Vitra
Located in Miami, FL
Cobalt blue Tom Vac plastic shell chair designed by Ron Arad and manufactured by Vitra, Germany
Category
1990s German Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Futorian Decorian Molded Plastic Lemon Candy Shell Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
By Raymond Loewy
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. Plastic chair shells rest on top of vinyl wrapped tubular bases. The frames shells have the option of
Category
Vintage 1970s American Futurist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
H 29.75 in W 34.75 in D 24.5 in
1 of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Shell Plastic Dining Chairs in style of Eames Shell
Located in Zagreb, HR
shell high-gloss brown plastic seat.
Produced in March, 1973 (engraved).
In good vintage condition with
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Set of 4 Shell Chairs by Angelo Pinaffo, 2000s
Located in Lisboa, PT
These chairs, model Shell, were designed by Angelo Pinaffo, in Italy, during the 2000's. They
Category
Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Eames for Herman Miller Black Shell Side Chairs Pr
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern shell side or dining chairs on Eiffel bases
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
White Thermoplastic Shell Seat with Oak Stained Leg Dining Chair, Kartell
By Kartell, Patricia Urquiola
Located in Tulsa, OK
Comeback is a chair featuring a backrest consisting of seven "teeth" which spread out towards the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Oak
H 39.4 in W 22.8 in D 19.7 in
Pair of Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, circa 1960s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Harry Bertoia designed molded shell side chairs, for Knoll, circa 1960s.
Seat color is a
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Style Authentic Herman Miller Eames Molded Shell Chair Rocker
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Le Shoppe Too presents an authentic Herman Miller Eames molded shell rockier chair. In very good
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 26.5 in W 24.5 in D 27 in
Eames for Miller Black Shell Side Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Astoria, NY
Eames for Herman Miller pair of Mid-Century Modern shell side or dining chairs on Eiffel bases
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
HAY Neu 13 Chair Matte Lacquer Bordeaux shell
Located in Vancouver, BC
Neu’s ergonomically moulded shell combined with its round solid wooden legs results in a perfectly
Category
2010s Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Eames Molded Plastic Chairs with Upholstered Seats for Herman Miller, a Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Miami, FL
Stackable and interlocking molded eco friendly plastic shell side chairs with upholstered seats and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.75 in W 23.5 in D 22.5 in
Set of 4 chairs design by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra white shell and wood
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Milan, IT
combines a white recycled plastic shell with a 4-legged wooden base.
Under the seat is the production mark
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Wood
H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 17.92 in
Set of Three Yellow Jon Stewart Stackable Shell Chairs
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Redding, CT
Set of three yellow Jon Stewart Stackable shell chairs. Plastic composition with metal lag base
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames Shell Chairs with Chrome Eiffel Tower Bases Midcentury
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
.
White shell made of plastic with chrome-plated Eiffel bases.
Stamped underneath with makers
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Willy Guhl Concrete Chairs for Eternit
By Willy Guhl
Located in Surrey, BC
cabinetmaker and by 1939, opened his own workshop. After the war, he designed the first plastic-shell chair in
Category
Vintage 1960s European Brutalist Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Concrete
Set of Four Mid-Century Miller Eames Orange Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
shell chairs featuring a bright orange finish. All chairs have the original Herman Miller Furniture
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
White Shell with Leather Seat Small Armchair, B&B Italia
By Nipa Doshi, Jonathan Levien
Located in Tulsa, OK
painted and decorated thick leather plates that covered and protected the hero’s body. The back shell and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Eames RAR Rocking Chair, Seafoam Green Shell by Zenith, Rope Edge, c. 1950
By Zenith, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
1950s example with seafoam green shell in moulded plastic zenaloy (fibreglass reinforced plastic) made
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Zinc
H 26.88 in W 24.81 in D 26.97 in
4 Mid Century Modern Maurice Burke Model 115 Tulip Star Shell Dining Chairs
By Maurice Burke
Located in Dayton, OH
Four original mid century Burke Inc. tulip shell chairs featuring the iconic star design in white
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Mario Bellini Amanta chairs
By Mario Bellini
Located in Dorchester, MA
Mario Bellini “Amanta” chair, by B&B Italia, 1976, signed with impressed marks.
Category
20th Century Italian Slipper Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber, Shell, Textile, Velvet
Pair of Amanta Chairs by Mario Bellini for B&B Italia
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Dorchester, MA
Mario Bellini "Amanta" chair, by B&B Italia, 1976, signed with impressed marks.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plastic, Rubber, Shell, Textile, Velvet
Bonanza Chair designed by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A rare leather over a plastic shell lounge chair "Bonanza" Designed by Tobia Scarpa for C&B Italia
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Geoffrey Harcourt for Artifort Vintage F978 Swivel Chairs-Price is Per Chair
By Geoffrey D. Harcourt, Artifort
Located in San Francisco, CA
: Good, minor blemishes on the plastic shell and one chair has a quarter size mark denoted in pictures.
Category
Late 20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Rare Pollock Chair "12A1" by Knoll, 1965
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Vienna, AT
, the Smithsonian and the Louvre. That rim is both structure for the chair’s plastic shell and ample
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Black Leather Coconut Chair by George Nelson for Vitra, 2003
By Vitra, George Nelson
Located in Basildon, London
.
Constructed with a white glass fibre reinforced plastic shell, the chair is upholstered in black leather with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 2 Comforto executive lounge chairs by Charles Pollock, 1960
By Comforto, Charles Pollock
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
plastic shells and armrests. The chairs can be turned sideways and have a return function. The plastic
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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Plastic Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic plastic shell chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of plastic, metal and wood, every plastic shell chair was constructed with great care. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage plastic shell chair you’re looking for, while we also have 5 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a plastic shell chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each plastic shell chair bearing Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one plastic shell chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Cappellini and Herman Miller produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Plastic Shell Chair?
Prices for a plastic shell chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $400 and can go as high as $3,500, while the average can fetch as much as $1,060.
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 Plastic Shell Chair
- 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.
- What plastic is used for chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertAugust 17, 2021A common plastic used in chairs is thermoplastic polypropylene injected into a mold. Because of its strength and durability, thermoplastic polypropylene is a great material and it doesn't present the risk of breaking or a furnishing losing its shape. This type of plastic is good for chairs that might undergo heavy wear.
- 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, 2022The world first saw plastic lawn chairs in 1965. Designed by Joe Colombo, the chair was called the Universale, and was defined by its blocky appearance. Find a variety of styles of plastic lawn chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022One of the first places to check when determining the authenticity of your Eames chair, is the underside. Nearly all chairs were marked or labeled. Shop a collection of Eames chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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