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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
"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
JD01 Noir Contemporary Chair in Plywood
Located in London, GB
sheet of baltic birched plywood, manipulated into this simplistically congruent chair. Thermal coating
Category
2010s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Gianni Moscatelli plywood dining chairs Italy 1955
By Gianni Moscatelli, Formanova
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
. As the entire chair is made of rather thin plywood and has a super dynamic shape. 2 Shells together
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Vittorio Nobili Walnut Plywood & Brass 'Medea' Chair
By Vittorio Nobili
Located in Utrecht, NL
walnut plywood shell with high gloss lacquer finish accented with brass hardware.
Four legged base of
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Ariston Chairs A. Bozzi for Saporiti Plywood Italy 1950s
By Saporiti, Augusto Bozzi
Located in Milano, IT
Saporiti from 1957. The chairs have a black painted metal frame and a bent plywood shell.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Plywood Group Lounge Chair, Charles & Ray Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra
Located in Neuss, NW
Plywood Group Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, designed in the 1945/1946s. Stainless
Category
Antique Late 19th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Ash
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
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare shell chair in solid beech and sculptural teak plywood designed by Borge Mogensen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Single Medea Chair by Italian Designer V.Nobili, 1955, Plywood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautiful and famous Medea chair designed by Vittorio Nobili, in 1955. The plywood shell is
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Plywood Chair with Padded Leather Seat, Made in Ratio
By Brodie Neill, Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is inspired by the organic concave lines of sea shells. Featured in
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2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Plywood
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
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
Pair of Mohair and Plywood Chairs by Barovero Turino, Italy 1960s
By Barovero
Located in Echt, NL
1960s.
The seating area has a wooden structure and is in fact a processed bent plywood shell. The
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mohair, Bentwood, Plywood
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in New York, NY
high-quality bent plywood, this chair is built to last.
Versatile: Perfect for use as a dining chair
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Overdyed" Aniline Dyed Ash Plywood and Steel Lounge Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Diesel Creative Team 1, Moroso
Located in Brooklyn, NY
, featuring a shell in aniline dyed ash plywood (color options are Indigo blue or weathered gray) and a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 26.4 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Padded Shell Chair
Located in New York, NY
high-quality bent plywood, this chair is built to last.
Versatile: Perfect for use as a dining chair
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 plywood chairs, 1950s, Carlo Ratti, Italy, Industria Legni Curvati
By Carlo Ratti, Industria Legni Curvati
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This set of six Italian dining chairs was designed by Carlo Ratti in the 1950s. The seat shell is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 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
CH07 Shell Chair by Hans J Wegner for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
.
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
Cowrie, Walnut Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair, Made In Ratio, In Stock
By Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s Belgian Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
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
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Cowrie, Ebonised Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Lounge Chair by Made In Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Cowrie, Ash Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Cowrie, Walnut Veneered Bent Plywood Contemporary Lounge Chair by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
quantity.
Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Cowrie, Walnut & Plywood Lounge Chair with Padded Leather Seat by Made in Ratio
By Made in Ratio, Brodie Neill
Located in London, GB
The contemporary Cowrie chair is a rock solid easy chair inspired by the concave lines of sea
Category
2010s British Minimalist Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Ash, Walnut
H 25.2 in W 29.14 in D 29.53 in
Cherner Lounge Side Chair
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
seating collection. A molded plywood shell, solid bentwood arm and laminated wood base are combined to
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of 10 Eames for Herman Miller Stacking Brown Naugahyde DSS Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
.
Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Børge Mogensen Early Edition Shell Chairs, Scandinavian Modern, 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important pair of sculptural side chairs by Danish architect Børge Mogensen. This model
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Beech
Cherner Side Chair with Metal Base
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1958 molded plywood stacking chairs by Norman Cherner are perfect for home, office or cafe. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Shell Chair by Marco Sousa Santos for Branca Lisboa, Portugal, 2000s
By Marco Sousa Santos, Branca Lisboa
Located in Antwerp, BE
Marco Sousa Santos; Shell Chair; Easy Chair; Modern Design; Plywood; Lisbon; Portugal; 2009; 2000s
Category
Early 2000s Portuguese Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 27.96 in W 31.11 in D 27.96 in
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis
By Eddie Harlis, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs are no longer produced. The chair has a yellow stained finish and are made from bent plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
ST 664 Shell Chairs, Designed by Eddie Harlis, Orange
By Eddie Harlis, Thonet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs are no longer produced. The chair has an orange painted finish and are made from bent plywood
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Mid-Century Modern Hans Bellmann Model GA Chair Side Chair circa 1955
By Hans Bellmann
Located in Vienna, AT
shell made from plywood teak veneered.
The surface of the seat shell is carefully cleaned and shellac
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Assemblage Lounge Chair by Todd Bracher
Located in Geneve, CH
Assemblage lounge chair by Todd Bracher
Materials: Black chrome, shell plywood and leather
Category
2010s French Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
1950s Chairs Se68 by Egon Eiermann for Wilde & Spieth, Set of 6
By Egon Eiermann, Wilde + Spieth
Located in Neuss, NW
steel with seat and back shell in red stained, curved beech plywood The offer includes 6 chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s German Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Italian Modernist Wooden Side Chairs by Barovero
By Barovero
Located in Madrid, ES
plywood shell structure that seems to 'float' on top of the frame and the tapered legs. The padded
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Hardwood, Plywood
Eugen Schmidt four Dining/Conference Chair with White Leather Germany 1965
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Köln, NRW
found in the processing of plywood.
As a chair variant, however, the execution and design of the Eugen
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Eugen Schmidt four Dining/Conference Chairs Germany 1965 with cognac leather
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Köln, NRW
found in the processing of plywood.
As a chair variant, however, the execution and design of the Eugen
Category
Vintage 1960s German Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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H 34.65 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern Walnut Wood Shell Dining Chairs by Charles Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of molded plywood dining chairs designed by Charles Eames and produced by Herman
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Early Herman Miller LCM Lounge Chair, Labeled
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic LCM lounge chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Beautifully bent seat
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Modernist Vintage Brown Four Dining Chairs Arne Jacobsen 3107 circa 1955 Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
underneath with company´s name
The seat shell was made of plywood laminated teak with a chromed tube steel
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
Lena Chair
By Altek Italia Design
Located in Milan, IT
finish. Its beech plywood shell sports a black-oak veneer. This item's silhouette is dynamic, yet sturdy
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Wood
Two-Toned Stackable Pagholz Galvanitas S22 Industrial Diner Chairs
By Galvanitas, Galvanitas Pagholz
Located in Voorburg, NL
Highly wanted industrial stacking chairs by Pagholz. Galvanitas, never seen in this Two-toned
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 6 Dining Chairs in Black, Series7 by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wrocław, Poland
Elevate your space with the timeless elegance of the Fritz Hansen 3107 Chair, a masterpiece born
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Tria Simple Chair, Golden Legs, Minimalist Design Icon Inspired to Graphic Art
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
, displayed around a table.
The seat is a plywood shell veneered in natural oak or lacquered white or black
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Oak, Plywood, Paint
H 32.29 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Tria Wood Chair, Red Asch Veneered Coat, Solid Oak Legs Contemporary Design Icon
By Lorenz+Kaz
Located in Milan, Lombardy
Tria wood chair is the icon of our collection. It's a table chair, but many people use it as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Paint, Oak, Plywood
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 20.48 in
Hauteville Rocking Chair
By Lyon Beton
Located in VILLEFRANCHE-SUR-SAÔNE, FR
and plywood runners, the concrete chair's composition brings to light the unique qualities of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Concrete, Steel
Rare PK27 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1971
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
is constructed of a bent plywood shell, covered in maple veneer. The shell is connected to a bentwood
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood
H 28.75 in W 27.56 in D 25.6 in
Wieland Unimold Wedge Form Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Hanover, MA
molded plywood back and seat shell. This particular construction method eliminated 60-75% of the parts
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plywood
1 Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell DAR Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
chair group of the 1950s, for example, was inspired by basket weaving techniques. The populist notion of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles & Ray Eames, Lounge Chair and Ottoman '2'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
a distinctive and luxurious aesthetic. The chair consists of a molded plywood shell, which is
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
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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 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 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.
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