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Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Red Fabric and Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Brescia, IT
Charles Eames by Hermann Miller, circa 1960s. Ivory shell seat and red fabric metal and
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Crimson Red Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s red fiberglass shell side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Lago Chair Red by Driade
By Driade
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Characterized by the embracing shell and “stiletto” legs, Lagò is enhanced by intense and bright
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Lago Chair Red by Driade
Lago Chair Red by Driade
H 31.7 in W 22.45 in D 23.63 in
Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Early model Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass dax shell dining chair in orange. it is stamped
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1960s Red Reclinable Swivel Chair by Martin Stoll Giroflex with Walnut Shells
By Giroflex Stoll, Martin Stoll
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
bentwood shells like the famous lounge chair by Eamens. This bentwood is finished with beautiful selected
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Leather, Faux Leather, Walnut, Bentwood

Mid-Century Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4 Fabulous set
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Elda Chair in Black Leather & Red Shell by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
a red fiberglass shell. This iconic “Elda” armchair was designed in Italy by Joe Colombo ( 1930
Category

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

Materials

Leather

Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Schiller Polstermøbler, lounge chair, fabric, beech, brass, Denmark, circa. 1950 This well
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
Danish Lounge Chair in Red Upholstery
H 40.56 in W 34.26 in D 32.29 in
Rare Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Metal Compass Legs
By Galvanitas, Jean Prouvé
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style Industrial Stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Baleri Italia Donna Outdoor Chair in Red Steel by Studio Irvine
By Baleri Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Chair in AISI 304 stainless steel tubular frame, with seat, and backrest in molded and perforated
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

"Lago'" Lacquered Shell and Aluminum Legs Chair by Philippe Starck for Driade
By Philippe Starck, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" Characterized by an embracing shell and stiletto like legs, Lagò chair shows a strong image thanks to intense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

Contemporary Eames Orange Red Molded Plastic Side Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in San Gabriel, CA
adapted molding techniques developed during World War II to produce their classic shell chair’s simple
Category

2010s American Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered in Red Velvet
Located in New York, NY
Solid wood frame lacquered in black. Shell upholstered in water repellent and stain resistant red
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Mariolina Conference Chair in Silk Grey Shell with Anthracite Legs by E-GGS
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. The polypropylene shell in anthracite, silk grey, marsala red, apricot or intense blue is available
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Alias 041 Kobi Chair with Red Pad in Coral Red Lacquered & Natural Oak Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 041 Kobi Chair with Red Pad in Coral Red Lacquered & Natural Oak Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Baleri Red Bermuda Lounge Chair Designed by Claesson Koivisto Rune in STOCK
By Claesson Koivisto Rune, Baleri Italia
Located in New York, NY
Baleri Bermuda Chair DIVA 258 FABRIC - red Width: 123 cm Depth: 95cm Height: 86.5cm Seat
Category

2010s Italian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Chippendale Style Chairs in Red Lacquered Wood, circa 1880
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Pair of Chippendale style chairs in red lacquered wood standing on four legs: cabriole front legs
Category

Antique 1880s European Chinese Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair Vintage Mid-Century Modern Red Cone Chairs Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton
Located in Topeka, KS
Magnificent vintage mid-century modern pair of red Cone chairs by Verner Panton for Fritz Hansen
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Sheet Metal

Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair in Red Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome 1950s Herman Miller Eames fiberglass shell on later rocker base. Red orange colored
Category

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

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Alias 041 Kobi Wood Chair in Coral Red Lacquered and Natural Oak Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 041 Kobi Wood Chair in Coral Red Lacquered and Natural Oak Frame by Patrick Norguet Chair
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974.
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
28. Nov. 1974. A molded red fiberglass glass shell with great structure is mounted on a chromed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Tria wood 3 legs chair, red by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz (RAL color seat - RAL color painted
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.02 in
Customizable Iconic Eero Aarnio Red Swivel Ball Lounge Chair
By Eero Aarnio
Located in New York, NY
Ball chair. (Other shell colors available on request) Polyurethane foam cushions.
Category

2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Mariolina Chair in Stained Black Ash Legs and Red Polypropylene Seat by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
or anthracite. The polypropylene shell in silk grey, anthracite, marsala red, apricot or intense blue
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Ash

Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota rose wool beige red lounge chair by Pulpo Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm Materials
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pilota Rose Wool Beige Red Lounge Chair by Pulpo Dimensions: D65 x W75 x H75 cm Materials
Category

2010s German Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1977 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced
Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Alias 040 Kobi Chair w/ Small Pad in Red and Aubergine Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Small Pad in Red and Aubergine Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Small Pad in Red and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame
By Alias, Patrick Norguet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 040 Kobi Chair with Small Pad in Red and White Lacquered Aluminum Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid-Century Modern Red Silver Ten Dining Chairs Theo Häberli Switzerland 1960s
By Theo Häberli
Located in Vienna, AT
10 vintage dining chairs show red lacquered plywood seats and chromed metal feet with black rubber
Category

Vintage 1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair ‘Womb’ was designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero Saarinen. The
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Alias 041 Kobi Chair with Small Red Pad in White Lacquered and Natural Oak Frame
By Patrick Norguet, Alias
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias 041 Kobi Chair with Small Red Pad in White Lacquered and Natural Oak Frame by Patrick Norguet
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Chairs

Materials

Oak

1 Herman Miller Orange Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller shell fiberglass rocker Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid Century Modern Orange Vintage Dining Chairs Charles Ray Eames Chairs 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern orange original vintage set of 4 dining chairs by Charles and Ray Eames 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Queen Anne Style Shell Carved Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chairs, carved knees, carved splat backs, red upholstered seats, shell carved accents, solid wood frames
Category

Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Roche Bobois Pair of Lounge Chairs in Red and Patterned Upholstery
By Roche Bobois
Located in Waalwijk, NL
constructed chairs by Roche Bobois feature a solid construction of solely round shapes. The seating is
Category

Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1955, Arne Jacobsen, Set of Two Early Vintage Red Painted 3107 Butterfly Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
of two beautiful red butterflies. Both wooden shells have some tiny loss of paint on some spots or a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Budapest, HU
red color. The comfortable bodies sit upon wide, bell-shaped pedestal bases, making these chairs
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs

Materials

Resin, Fiberglass

Augusto Bozzi for Saporiti Reclining Lounge Chair in Iron & Red Upholstery
By Augusto Bozzi, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
's rarity. The chair features a shell-shaped seat characterized by its rounded contours and graceful
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron, Brass

Joe Colombo for Comfort Lounge Chair 'Elda' in Red Leather and Fiberglass
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Joe Colombo for Comfort, lounge chair ‘Elda’, fiberglass, red leather, Italy, design 1963, later
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Set of 2, Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, tria wood 3 legs chair, red by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Set of 4, Tria Wood 3 Legs Chair, Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, tria wood 3 legs chair, red by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions: H 82.5, D 52, W
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Verner Panton Cone Heart Chair for Vitra, 2 in Stock
By Verner Panton, Vitra
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This classic and distinctive red heart cone chair was designed by Verner Panton in 1958. Verner
Category

Early 2000s German Post-Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Red Fibreglass "Amicus" Armchair by Antero Poppius, Finland, 1970s
Located in Utrecht, NL
chair consists of a moulded fibreglass shell that stands on a single base connecting the two parts of
Category

Vintage 1970s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mariolina Chair in Matching Iron Legs and Polypropylene Seat, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with matching iron legs and polypropylene shell seat. The iron leg
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set Of 12 Stackable DSS Chairs By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
made from a fiberglass shell and is upholstered in red with a white edge. A nice set which can be
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Buriti Chair
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The hypnotic lines shuttle seduces the look. It traces the majestic size of the Buriti chair, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Buriti Chair
Buriti Chair
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 25.6 in
Space Age Set of Two Dinning or Easy Chairs Made in Spain, 1970s
Located in Haderslev, DK
Cool and elegant set of two Space Age chairs made in Spain by Felpam SL start, 1970s. Red
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
. A fabulous vintage office chair or desk chair with a red curved seat shell in iconic tulip shape
Category

Vintage 1960s Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal, Chrome

Orange Chair Ritz Black Lacquered Oak, Brick Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair ritz black lacquered oak brick red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 64 x W 71 x H 78
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Set of 2, Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim & 3 Legs Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2, tria wood 4 legs chair, denim & 3 legs red by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Plywood, Oak

Set of 4, Tria Wood 4 Legs Chair, Denim & 3 Legs Red by Colé Italia
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4, tria wood 4 legs chair, Denim & 3 Legs Red by Colé Italia with Lorenz & Kaz Dimensions
Category

2010s Italian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Oak, Plywood

Verner Panton C1 Chairs
By Verner Panton
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic red C1 armchair designed by Verner Panton and manufactured by Vitra. On swivel bearings and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Verner Panton C1 Chairs
Verner Panton C1 Chairs
H 29.14 in Dm 25.99 in
Buriti Chair - In wine
By Sergio Matos
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The hypnotic lines shuttle seduces the look. It traces the majestic size of the Buriti Chair, with
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Buriti Chair - In wine
Buriti Chair - In wine
H 35.44 in W 23.43 in D 24.81 in
22 DSS Stacking Chairs, Charles & Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Red Fiberglass, 1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Hausmannstätten, AT
28. Nov. 1974. A molded red fiberglass glass shell with great structure is mounted on a chromed
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Metal

Orange Chair Ritz Smoked Oak, Rusty Rose, Brick Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
The orange chair ritz smoked oak rusty rose brick red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D64 x W71 x H 78
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Oak

Modern Italia MarCo Maran for Maxdesign Red Ricciolina Dining Chairs, a Pair
By Marco Maran
Located in Secaucus, NJ
stacking dining chair, guest chair Seat: One piece injection molded polypropylene and fiberglass shell
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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Red Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the red shell chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A red shell chair — often made from metal, fabric and plastic — can elevate any home. There are 416 variations of the antique or vintage red shell chair you’re looking for, while we also have 172 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the red shell chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A red shell chair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one red shell chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Eero Saarinen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Red Shell Chair?

The average selling price for a red shell chair at 1stDibs is $2,144, while they’re typically $75 on the low end and $433,560 for the highest priced.

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 Red Shell Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The colors that go well with red chairs are golden yellows, rich browns and olive greens. There are also many other colors that work with red chairs including frosty grays to create an icy mix or violet blues if you're looking for more aesthetically pleasing and visually stimulating. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Red Blue chair, designed by Gerrit Rietveld, was partially inspired by the chair designs of architect and designer Frank Lloyd Wright. It was also created in the hopes of designing a piece that would be simple to mass produce. Find a collection of Red Blue Chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of the red and blue chair called the Red Blue chair is to provide both physical and spiritual comfort. Its creator, Gerrit Rietveld, believed that the colors and regularly positioned planes brought harmony to rooms. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of Red Blue chairs.