Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Wood, plywood, shell, and wool. Artempo means art of time.
2010s Chinese Modern Chairs
Wood, Shell, Wool, Plywood
Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Materials: Wood, plywood, shell, and wool. Artempo means art of time.
Wood, Shell, Wool, Plywood
$8,200 / item
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" features a unique cocoon-like design, expertly crafted from hand-assembled birch plywood.
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 been replaced so they are not all the same (see the last pictures). Only 4 can be pu...
Metal
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
When Hans J. Wegner designed this chair in 1963 it was a little too radical for the public and it was sold in very low numbers, and because of this when the world became aware of the...
Leather, Oak, Walnut, Plywood
Arne Jacobsen Chair 3107 (Series 7), Beechwood Shell, Chrome Legs, Danish Design
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hannover, DE
Arne Jacobsen Chair – Model 3107 (Series 7) 1 chair available Produced approx. 2000s Iconic design by Arne Jacobsen: the famous Model 3107, also known as the Series 7 chair. A time...
Metal
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 Fratelli Saporiti (ca. 1960s, Italy).
Bouclé, Teak, Plywood
Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Niko Kralj elevated the Shell Chair to a new level, displaying the infinite possibilities of the shell concept.
Walnut
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Side Chairs, 3
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Three Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Style Side Chairs, plywood shells on tubular chrome legs. 31" H x 17.75" W x 15" D; seat: 17" H.
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Style Side Chairs, 3
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Astoria, NY
Set of Three Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Series 7 Style Side Chairs, plywood shells on tubular chrome legs. 31" H x 17.75" W x 15" D; seat: 17" H.
Chrome
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).
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Set of 4 Lynderup Chairs, Black Frame/Walnut, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
Lynderup is a flexible stacking chair with plywood shells, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1954.
Steel
Pair of Lella and Massimo Vignelli Saratoga Chairs, 1960s
By Massimo and Lella Vignelli, Poltronova
Located in Raleigh, NC
The leather softens the angular geometry of the plywood shells. The Saratoga chair, designed in 1964, represents the Vignellis' approach to furniture as sculptural objects with bold...
Leather, Lacquer
$727Sale Price / item|20% Off
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).
Paint, Oak, Plywood
Pair of Mid Century "Lupina" chairs by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik, 1956
By Niko Kralj, Stol Kamnik
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of the iconic Mid Century Modern armchairs "Lupina" designed by Niko Kralj. The chair feature plywood shell attached to the black lacquered steel...
Steel
Pair of Mid Century Lupina chairs by Niko Kralj for Stol Kamnik, Yugoslavia 1956
By Stol Kamnik, Niko Kralj
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a pair of iconic Mid Century Modern armchairs "Lupina" designed by Niko Kralj. The chair features plywood shell attached to the steel construction, beec...
Steel
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 Fabryki Mebli in Poland. The structure is made of plywood and beech wood. The upholst...
Wool, Bentwood, Plywood
Unavailable
H 77 in W 42 in D 43 in
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 manufactured by Slupskie Fabryki Mebli in Poland. The structure is made of plywood and beech. ...
Velvet, Wood, Beech, Plywood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 16.54 in D 16.93 in
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 manufactured by Slupskie Fabryki Mebli in Poland. The structure is made of plywood and beech. ...
Wood, Beech, Plywood, Velvet
Arne Jacobsen Set of Four 3107 Chairs in Rosewood
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of four rosewood chairs with plywood shell, chromium-plated steel frame.
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 late 1990's.
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 back strap detail.Model number 939 manufactured by JG Furniture Co.
Steel
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H 31.25 in W 16.5 in D 16.75 in
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 tubular enameled metal legs and frames.
Metal
Sold
H 30 in W 36.5 in D 32 in
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 have well crafted black fabric cushioned backs and seats with a celebrated design a...
Fabric, Plywood
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H 31.875 in W 18.75 in D 20.375 in
Mid-Century Industrial Stacking Chairs Molded Plywood Shell Set of 4
By Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of four Mid-Century industrial stacking chairs feature molded single-shell seats in rich dark brown tones paired with robust tubular metal frames finished in dark gray enamel.
Metal
Ib Kofod Larsen 'Shell' Chair for Christensen & Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This sculptural chair features a laminated plywood backrest and wide, bent-plywood seat with teak veneer.
Beech, Teak, Bentwood, Plywood
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 by the German Eddie Harlis & manufactured by the design furniture firm Thonet. The s...
Plywood
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H 29.53 in W 16.15 in D 18.12 in
2 of 8 Vintage Casala Stackable Chairs, Germany 1970s, Plywood & Chrome
Located in Hannover, DE
Plywood shells, carefully restored and oiled. Chrome tubular steel frames have been polished.
Chrome
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 applied ornamentation of shells, faux coral, gilded trim, and plaster-dipped sheeting.
Shell, Oak, Plywood
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H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
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/ 25 1/4" Literature: Johan Möller Nielsen, Wegner en danskmöbelkunstner, Gyldenda...
Beech, Plywood, Walnut
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H 29 in W 36 in D 32.5 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
Please note the price listed is for a pair "two chairs" Specification: Upholstered seat and back cushions in white leather Shell and legs are made of wood, pressed veneer, plywo...
Leather, Wood, Plywood
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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 29.53 in
Black Lacquered Scandinavian Shell Seat Rocking Chair with Blue Fabric
Located in Vienna, AT
This very charming Rocking chair was designed in the 1960s, its shell seat seams to be a little inspired by Charles Eames Rocking Chair for Herman Miller.
Metal
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 Furniture in the 1960s. These sculptural chairs are as comfortable as they are elegan...
Plywood, Teak, Wood
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H 72 in W 66 in D 70 in
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 and original cover.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood, Plywood
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H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
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 fabric cover.
Fabric, Fiberglass, Wood, Plywood
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H 29.14 in W 30.32 in D 23.63 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 Italian manufacturer Arflex. The October 1962 issue of 'DOMUS' confirms that the ...
Steel, Nickel
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H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 24.41 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
The frame is executed with traditional cabinetmaker's work in solid beech wood and two molded plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair is in very good solid condition and has some ol...
Beech, Teak
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H 27.17 in W 28.75 in D 24.41 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
The frame is executed with traditional cabinetmaker's work in solid beech wood and two molded plywood shells in teak veneer. The chair has some old joint repairs and is upholstered a...
Beech, Teak
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.
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.
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.
Bentwood
Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
The CH07 shell chair was created in 1963 by the Danish designer Hans J.
Fabric, Plywood
Late 20th Century Hans Wegner, Shell Chair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
The CH07 shell chair was created in 1963 by the Danish designer Hans J.
Fabric, Plywood
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H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
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).
Paint, Oak, Plywood
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