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Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
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 Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Eames Herman Miller Mid-Century Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Eames for Herman Miller Mid-Century Modern shell chair, makers mark on bottom.
Measurements
Category
Late 20th Century Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fiberglass shell chairs circa 1960 salmon color chairs
Iconic design with fiberglass shell on
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Techfab (2)
By TechFab
Located in Redding, CT
Price is for the pair. Pair of yellow fiberglass shell chairs by Techfab. (2)
Iconic ,classic
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs – Iconic Design, Unmatched Comfort
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
Early 2nd generation “Eiffel” DAR shell chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shell chair by Hans Wegner in laminated walnut seat and back and solid beech wood frame.
It has
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Beech, Walnut
Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in yellow, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of coconut shell chairs with curved backs and mother-of-pearl inlay detail at top. Paris
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Coconut
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
1980s American Post-Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Navy Blue Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Terracotta Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s Eames terracotta fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases, designed by Charles
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Great pair of lemon yellow arm shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames.. manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eames for Herman Miller Parchment DSS Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass parchment white shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Early 2nd Generation Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Mid-Century fiberglass arm shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames, 2nd year
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Iron
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Ray Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Terracotta Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Shell Chair By František Jirák, 1960s
By Interiér Praha, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
of Czechoslovakian designers expressed their futuristic ideas. The classical shell chairs have a
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Oak
Eames for Herman Miller DSS Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles Eames LAX Fiberglass Lounge Height Arm Shell Chair / Exposed Fibers
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic Charles Eames for Herman Miller LAX Fiberglass Lounge Height Arm Shell Chair / Retains
Category
1960s Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Kodawood Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener
By Seymour James Wiener
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener. Black
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Brass
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Ochre Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Olive Green Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Navy Blue Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 122 / shell chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
H 30.32 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Pair of Early Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Tan
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in thready tan, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Six Classic Fiberglass Swivel Side Shell Chairs Charles Eames, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Six Classic Mid-Century Modern fiberglass swivel side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Eames for Herman Miller Ultramarine Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Ultramarine Blue, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Space Age 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Michel Cadestin
By Michel Cadestin
Located in PEGO, ES
Rare pair (priced INDIVIDUALLY) of 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chairs by Michel Cadestin
Category
Mid-20th Century French Space Age Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
H 37.41 in W 37.8 in D 35.44 in
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames Swivel Padded Arm Shell Chairs, Two-Tone
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Charles and Ray Eames swivel padded arm shell chairs, unusual color combination, early
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Clam Shell Chairs By Tempestini For Salterini
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Pair of Salterini clam shell chairs. Needs to be repainted.
Category
1960s Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Iron
Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair, a timeless
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 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
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Pair Of Midcentury Shell Chairs By Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Zohor, SK
Pair of original shell chairs from Czechoslovakia. Produced in 1960s, designed by Miroslav Navratil
Category
1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The chairs has very
Category
Mid-20th Century Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fruitwood
Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Zohor, SK
Original 1960s orange fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 in
Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Shell Chairs on H Bases
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Navy Blue, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Rainer Schell for Schlapp Möbel Modell Canto Shell Chair Saddle Leather, 1964
Located in Munich, Bavaria
named Shell Chair with the Original Model Nr 320.Later it was called Canto.
Made in black Saddle leather
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Beech, Leather, Wood
H 28.75 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean example of this classic fiberglass arm shell chair, designed by Charles Eames
Category
Mid-20th Century American Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid-century fiberglass wheeled shell chair.
This chair
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
This chair measures: 18.5
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century fiberglass wheeled shell chair
This chair
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
This chair measures: 18.5
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on original black H base. Chair
Category
1950s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Molded Plastic X-Base Shell Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid century molded plastic x-base shell chairs - pair.
Measures: 24.75
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 24.75 in D 22.5 in
6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
quantity.
Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous Charles
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Pair of Danish Sculptural Shell Chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen in Teak and Beech
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950s Danish beech and teak shell chairs designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Christensen
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Teak, Beech
H 29.5 in W 21.5 in D 26 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
1970s Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
Mid Century Modern Charles & Ray Eames Herman Miller DSS Shell Chairs, Set of 6
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Weehawken, NJ
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller in
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A laminated orange lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Eames Herman Miller fiberglass stacking chairs
2000s
100 available
Black molded material with
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
Set of two vintage fiber glass shell chairs
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of two vintage fiberglass shell chairs.
The frames are made of chrome coated steal with a fair
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Scandinavian Modern shell chair by IB Kofod Larsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Christensen & Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful and rare shell chair designed by IB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Retro Shell Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin
H 29.53 in W 24.61 in D 29.53 in
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Retro Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of retro shell chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique retro shell chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, fiberglass and metal. Retro shell chairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Retro shell chairs are generally popular furniture pieces, but Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Scandinavian Modern styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Retro shell chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are consistently popular.
How Much are Retro Shell Chairs?
The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $1,593, while they’re typically $95 on the low end and $32,000 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 Retro 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 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.
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