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Rattan and bouclé easy chair
Located in Nijlen, VAN
Rattan and bouclé easy chair
What a nice one seater. This lounge or easy chair was made in the 70s
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Set of 4 rattan pod chairs 60s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 4 rattan pod chairs is in good condition. The wickerwork shows no signs of damage and is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Mid Century Modern Organic Rattan Chair Janine Abraham Dirk Jan Rol France 1960s
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Vienna, AT
color tone which shows a beautiful and comfortable seat shell from hand made woven rattan work.
We love
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 31.3 in W 25.01 in D 22.64 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Club Chair France 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage woven rattan club chair designed and produced in France 1950s.
The base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal 1960s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This rattan and metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Handmade Braided Cane Rattan and Solid Wood Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant chair with a dark veneer solid wood structure and a braided rattan wicker cane seat shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Wood
Organic Riviera Style Vintage Rattan Lounge Chair Franco Albini 1950s Italy
By Franco Albini
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage riviera style organic lounge chair or side chair from woven rattan and
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 29.34 in
Riviera Style Vintage Organic Rattan Bamboo Rocking Chair, 1960s, Italy
Located in Vienna, AT
, the seat shell and the backrest features curved rattan sticks.
This wonderful rocking chair works
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 39.77 in W 24.02 in D 44.1 in
Franco Albini Pair of Rattan Armchairs, Italy 1960s
By Franco Albini
Located in Naples, IT
Pair of armchairs designed by Franco Albini in the 1960s. Light and comfortable rattan shell-shaped
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Large French Rattan Lounge Chairs by Janine Abraham & Dirk Jan Roi
By Edition Rougier, Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in New York, NY
An Elegant and Important Trend-setting Pair of Large French Rattan Sculptural Lounge Chairs by
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Organic Modern Vintage Eight Rattan Metal Dining Chairs Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic vintage and authentic eight dining chairs or chairs from rattan and metal by Gian Franco
Category
Vintage 1950s Swiss Organic Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Bamboo Rattan Brown Vintage Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
A bamboo rattan brown vintage Mid-Century Modern lounge chair, which was designed and manufactured
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 30.71 in D 28.94 in
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
The rustic chair from the early 19th century, with a hand-carved shell, is a charming piece that
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
, strong and beautiful decorated with loops of rattan cascading down from the widest width of the chairs
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Wood
H 40.5 in W 25 in D 33 in
Sabino Chair
By Christian Vivanco
Located in Juarez, Mexico City
with a natural rattan shell, with wicker and rattan applications on its back, seat and base, finished
Category
2010s Mexican Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
Set of 2 vintage colonial campaign folding chairs, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Designer Clayton Tugonon Coconut Lounge Chair and Table Set By Snug
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
design, made from salvaged coconut stems, sea shells and rattan. A rare set and sought after 3 piece
Category
Early 2000s Philippine Organic Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Coconut, Rattan
Four Green Chairs 771 by Joseph André Motte, Steiner, 1958
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
Four Green Chairs 771 by Joseph André Motte, Steiner, 1958
Set of 4 chairs model 771, it is often
Category
Vintage 1950s French Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Authentic Three Chairs with Armrests Gian Franco Legler 1950s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Vienna, AT
authentic chairs show minor signs of age and use as variant color tones at the rattan shell.
The chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.7 in W 22.84 in D 21.46 in
Set of 2 wicker pod chairs from the 60s
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
The set of 2 rattan chairs is in good condition. The wickerwork shows no signs of damage and is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Pair of Franco Albini Style Bamboo Lounge Chairs c. 1950's
Located in Houston, TX
century rattan shell-shaped armchair. These pieces were produced in Italy during 1950s and the design is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
1940's Restored Rattan Six-Strand Double Triangle Arm Tortoise Shell Rattan
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Refurbished rattan piece featuring six-strand double triangle arms, exuding charm with
Category
Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Fabric, Rattan
H 30 in W 51.2 in D 31.5 in
Superb Pair of Tortoiseshell Pagoda Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Midcentury Franco Albini Rattan and Bamboo Shell-Shaped Armchair, Italy, 1950s
By Franco Albini
Located in Roma, IT
Amazing midcentury Rattan shell armchair. This piece was produced in Italy in the 1950s and is
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Organic Vintage Riviera Style Rattan Dining Chairs Patio Chairs Four 1950 France
Located in Vienna, AT
set of four ( 4 ) rattan lounge chairs or dining chairs with a comfortable rattan seat shell and a
Category
Vintage 1950s French Organic Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in
Sculptural Rattan Arm Chair Designed by Ramon Castellano for Kalma Furniture
By Kalma Ramon Castellano
Located in Hawthorne, CA
Sculptural rattan arm chair with scalloped back rest. Framed piece of woven cane on backrest with
Category
Vintage 1970s North American Bohemian Armchairs
Materials
Natural Fiber, Rattan
H 37 in W 23.5 in D 18 in
Italian Mid-Century Modern light brown coconut-shaped Rattan Basket Chair, 1950
Located in Wolfurt, AT
coconut-shaped. They feature a light brown rattan seat shell and a base of lacquered iron. The chairs are
Category
Vintage 1950s European Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 69 in W 71 in D 63 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Chair Patio Rohe Noordwolde Netherlands, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage rattan chair by Rohe Noordwolde, Netherlands, 1960s.
The seat shell was
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 23.56 in D 22.84 in
Midcentury Rattan Bamboo Chaise Longue Chair on Wheels
Located in Sheffield, MA
Unusual and hard to find bentwood rattan garden lounge chair in the style of Audoux Minet and Frida
Category
Vintage 1940s American Organic Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Bamboo
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Patio Garden Chairs Roberto Mango Italy, 1950s
By Roberto Mango
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern pair of rattan or wicker vintage garden chairs or club chairs, which was
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 28.15 in W 31.11 in D 27.56 in
Mid-Century Modern Riviera Style Four Rattan Patio Lounge Chairs c 1960 France
By Janine Abraham and Dirk Jan Rol
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern Riviera style vintage patio set of four handmade lounge chairs from rattan
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
H 31.11 in W 30.32 in D 24.81 in
Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol Rattan White Lounge Chair by Edition Rougier 1955
By Janine Abraham / Dirk Jan Rol, Edition Rougier
Located in Markington, GB
Exceptional Janine Abraham and architect Dirk Jan Rol rattan white painted lounge chair
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
H 33.08 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
20th Century Italian Pair of Vintage Rattan Chairs in the Style of Franco Albini
By Franco Albini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A rare, vintage Mid-Century Modern Italian pair of children chairs made of handcrafted Rattan and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Children's Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Rattan
H 35 in W 23 in D 27 in
Mid-Century Set, Chairs and Coffee Table in Rattan, Wicker and Iron, Italy 1950s
Located in Roma, IT
Spectacular French Riviera style set that includes two twin "shell" chairs and a coffee table all
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
H 27.56 in W 28.35 in D 25.2 in
Rana Lounge Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
By Nanna Ditzel, Sika Design
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rana lounge chair. The 3-legged rattan chair, Rana, is one of the first chairs based on the idea of
Category
Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Functional Art Chair / Throne "Left at the End of the Corridor" by Lionel Jadot
By Lionel Jadot
Located in Antwerp, BE
object of attention, they invite for different types of conversation. The seats, chairs, thrones all make
Category
2010s Belgian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 44.1 in W 49.22 in D 50.4 in
Original Hand Painted Tiger Bamboo Pedestal Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
border are "Tiger Bamboo" also known as "Tortoise Shell Bamboo" and "English Bamboo"
1900, United States
Category
Antique Early 1900s Philippine Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Original Hand Painted Tiger Bamboo Pedestal Side Table
Located in Van Nuys, CA
border are "Tiger Bamboo" also known as "Tortoise Shell Bamboo" and "English Bamboo"
1900, United States
Category
Antique Early 1900s Philippine Side Tables
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal 1950s Pencil Reed Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Coastal loveseat. A chic 1950s design made in a tortoise shell pencil reed
Category
Vintage 1950s Philippine Loveseats
Materials
Rattan, Reed
French 1870 Pair of Empire Candle Holders Lamps Ormolu with Gray Dotted Granite
Located in Miami, FL
priority of Second Empire furniture. Chairs were elaborately upholstered with fringes, tassels, and
Category
Antique 1870s French Empire Table Lamps
Materials
Granite, Bronze, Ormolu
H 15 in W 4.5 in D 5.15 in
Cabinet in Ash and Mahogany by Joseph André Motte, Group 4, Charon, 1954
By Joseph-André Motte
Located in PARIS, FR
woven rattan, soon made him famous. In 1954, with Pierre Guariche and Michel Mortier, he founded the
Category
Mid-20th Century French Cabinets
Materials
Ash, Mahogany
H 54.34 in W 74.41 in D 21.07 in
Rattan Shell Apollo Recliner
By Ross Lovegrove
Located in Lund, SE
and plain rattan shell.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Chairs
Ficks Reed Shell Chairs, Set of Six
By Ficks Reed
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Set of six Ficks Reed side chairs newly lacquered in white. The rattan frames have a lattice back
Category
Late 20th Century Side Chairs
Raphia Outdoor Dining Chair by Lucidipevere
By Casamania, Lucidi Pevere
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Outdoor dining chair available from showroom display with natural wicker and rattan shell
Category
2010s Italian Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Ole Wanscher Model 149 Rosewood Colonial Chair by Poul Jeppesens, Denmark
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Longdon, Tewkesbury
known as the Shell Chair (1963). This teak-veneered, molded plywood piece features a distinct origami
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
2 Maitland-Smith Ivory & Tan Tessellated Fossil w/ Inlaid Brass Band Side Tables
By Maitland Smith
Located in Houston, TX
.
They introduced the use of unusual materials such as rattan, stone mosaic, coconut shell inlay, faux
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Stone, Brass
Vintage Coastal Tortoise Shell Rattan Chinese Chippendale Dining Chairs
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic set of four vintage Coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell finish on an iconic
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chinese Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Rattan
Pair of Dirk van Sliedregt Style Rattan Shell Seat Chair
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome pair of Dirk van Sliedregt style rattan shell seat chair with black enameled metal frame
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 10 Dirk Van Sliedregt Style Rattan Shell Seat Chairs
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Gian Franco Legler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dirk van Sliedregt style rattan shell seat chairs with black enameled metal base. In very original
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Art Deco Shell Back Stick Rattan Lounge Chairs
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Rare Art Deco style "Shell Back" rattan lounge chairs feature the icon modernist shell seat back
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Coastal Medallion Back Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
An amazing set of four vintage coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell rattan in a classic
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Upholstery, Rattan
Vintage Coastal Woven Rattan Slipper Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous pair of vintage slipper chairs. Beautiful woven rattan in a chic tortoise shell finish
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Slipper Chairs
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Rattan
French Design Handcrafted Braided Rattan and Teak Wooden Set of Six Chairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant set of six rattan chairs with natural teak feet and handbraided rattan seat shell (cushions
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Teak
H 34.65 in W 21.26 in D 22.05 in
"Rondo" Rattan Easy Chair by Göte-Möbler, Sweden, 1960s
By Göte Möbler Nässjö
Located in Helsinki, FI
A rattan swivel chair model "Rondo" by Göte-Möbler, Sweden, 1960s. The elegant basket seat shell is
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gian Franco Legler Vintage Rattan Metal Mid-Century Modern Chairs, 1970s
By Gian Franco Legler
Located in Naples, IT
.
The rattan chairs have a black enameled metal frame.
The seat shell was made of wicker.
Very good
Category
Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 21.26 in D 22.84 in
Mid Century Chrome and Rattan Chair Cantilever Breuer MR20 Style Wicker, 1970s
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
rattan shell highback seat.
Classic piece. Bare steel armrests.
A curved chrome bar at lower back
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 38.78 in W 20.08 in D 26.78 in
Vintage Coastal Wrapped Rattan Dining Chairs After Bielecky Brothers, Set of 4
By Bielecky Brothers
Located in west palm beach, FL
A fantastic set of four vintage Coastal wrapped rattan dining chairs. Done in the manner of the
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
H 35.5 in W 17.25 in D 14.5 in
Set of 4 Dirk Van Sliedregt Rattan Chairs with Chrome Legs for Rohe Noordwolde
By Dirk Van Sliedregt, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Los Angeles, CA
by Rohe Noordwolde. The chairs have woven rattan shell seats with chrome legs. In original condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32 in W 17 in D 17.5 in
Rattan Set of Six Armchairs
Located in Tourcoing, FR
dining table! Excellent condition (new items, never used) for this rattan set of six shell armchairs full
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Rattan and Teak Wooden French Design Armchair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
Elegant rattan armchair with a structure in natural teak and a braided rattan seating shell
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Teak
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Rattan Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal rattan shell chair for your home. Frequently made of natural fiber, rattan and metal, every rattan shell chair was constructed with great care. Find 29 options for an antique or vintage rattan shell chair now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a rattan shell chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A rattan shell chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one rattan shell chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Gian Franco Legler, Dirk Jan Rol and Edition Rougier produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Rattan Shell Chair?
A rattan shell chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,463, while the lowest priced sells for $496 and the highest can go for as much as $19,970.
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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 Rattan 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.
- 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.
- How do I renew a rattan chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To renew a rattan chair, start by stripping away its old finish. Apply a conditioner approved for use on rattan, and then refinish as desired. Shop a variety of antique and vintage rattan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Can I refinish rattan chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Yes, you can usually refinish rattan chairs. First, you will need to strip away the old finish. Then, you can apply a new finish to the chair. The type of finish you should use depends on whether you will display your chair indoors or outdoors. You'll find a range of rattan chairs 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, 2022Round rattan chairs are known as papasan chairs. Papasan chairs are characterized by their large bowl shape, which rests in a rattan frame, and is complete with a large cushion. Shop a collection of Papasan chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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