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Mid-Century Shell Armchair by LB Kofod Larsen for Christensen Larsen
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Christensen & Larsen
Located in DE MEERN, NL
Introducing the Shell Armchair by LB Kofod Larsen for Christensen & Larsen – a timeless masterpiece
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 29.53 in W 24.61 in D 29.53 in
Pr 1950s Charles & Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs/ Tan Dark
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair of late 1950s early 60's Charles & Ray Eames Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchairs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Red Velvet Shell Armchair
By Ros Italia
Located in Milan, IT
Poetically inspired by sea shells for their captivating channeled designs, this armchair is a
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 'shell' armchairs
Located in Budapest, HU
A lovely set of fully refurbished shell-shaped armchairs from the 1950's of Hungary. Also referred
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Other Armchairs
Materials
Textile, Hardwood
Pair of “Shell” Armchairs
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Collonge-Bellerive, GE
Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler were influential Brazilian furniture designers who collaborated in the mid-20th century. They played a significant role in the development of modern Br...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Armchairs
Materials
Iron
1960s Orange Shell Armchairs
Located in Hemiksem, VAN
Dream away in these orange bucket seats from the 1960s. The fabric shows no stains or damage and the seating comfort is still very good. The wooden legs show some wear & tear but are...
Category
Vintage 1960s Hungarian Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
Mid-Century Tripod Shell Armchair, Europe, ca 1960s
Located in Utrecht, NL
shell armchair is a perfect example of this.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Rotating Shell Armchair, 1960s, Design M. Navrátil
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Praha, CZ
This rotating armchair was made in Czechoslovakia (CSSR) during 1960s. Armchair is in original good
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Shell, Upholstery
Vintage Leather "Clam Shell" Armchair by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood
By Seymour J. Wiener, Kodawood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage leather “Clam Shell” armchair designed by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Midcentury Italian Clam Shell Armchairs
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
A pair of elegant Italian armchairs from circa 1950. The chairs are in good solid condition but are
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Shell Armchair - Modern Handcrafted Armchair Upholstered in White Fabric
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Crafted with the most exquisite fabrics, the embracing curves of the Shell collection draw a sense
Category
21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 27.56 in W 48.82 in D 34.26 in
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Skokie, IL
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Armchair
The Eames Fiberglass Chair was originally
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Iconic design (DAX) dining armchair x-base by Ray and Charles Eames, circa early 1950's. This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Danish wooden shell armchair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
By Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in MIlano, IT
Danish wooden shell armchair CH07 by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, 2000s
Shell armchair mod
Category
Early 2000s Danish Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 29.34 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Gray Boucle Shell Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in Rīga, LV
Vintage German shell-form armchair with black metal legs.
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base.
Good condition with few gaps
Shipping:
69 / 70 / 72 cm 5.4 kg.
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Set 2 Armchairs Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian set of 2 Blue Shell Armchairs attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 34.65 in W 33.08 in D 33.08 in
1st Generation Charles and Ray Eames Dar Chairs, Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
edge! Read the history of the iconic fiberglass shell armchair and how Zenith was so important to
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Armchairs in the Style of Gio Ponti
Located in Conversano, IT
These fabulous shell armchairs are an authentic testament to Italian 1950s design, reflecting the
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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
Elephant Hide Gray Eames Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass DAX Arm Shell Chair H B
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Topeka, KS
. This shell armchair is in fabulous condition and ready to use. Make it yours!
Chair:
Height 31 inches
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 25 in D 23 in
Milo Armchair, Shell/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo armchair features twin bentwood bases and legs in luxurious lacquer and varnished finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Milo Armchair, Shell / Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo armchair features twin bentwood bases and legs in luxurious lacquer and varnished finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Art Deco Armchair Shell from 1950
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair Shell from 1950 Czechy.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Milo Armchair, Shell/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Milo armchair features twin bentwood bases and legs in luxurious lacquer and varnished finishes
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Pair of Art Deco Shell Back Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A stylish and extremely well made pair of Art Deco shell back armchairs. They were made in England
Category
Vintage 1930s British Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Zebra Wood
Two Art Deco Armchair Shell from 1950
Located in Kraków, Małopolska
Art Deco armchair Shell from 1950 Czechy.
Every piece of furniture that leaves our workshop from
Category
Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of large 1930's shell-shaped armchairs
By Casa e Giardino
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of large shell-shaped armchairs upholstered in fabric and turned feet.
Manufactured by Casa
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
21st Century Lorsky Armchair, Velvet, Sardonic Shell, Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Inspired by the refined Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, the Lorsky armchair is a
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
21st Century Lorsky Armchair, Velvet, Sardonic Shell, Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Inspired by the refined Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, the Lorsky armchair is a
Category
2010s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Shell, Velvet, Wood, Hardwood
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 21.26 in
Mid-20th century Scandinavian elm shell back armchair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid-20th century deco inspired shell back armchair, circa 1940.
A fine example of Swedish design
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Elm
20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchair, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seat. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchair are
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Antique Hand Carved Armchairs Solid Wood Cattails Shells Pair
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Estate Fine Furniture Acquisitions Of A
Pair of Very Rare One-of-a-Kind Antique Hand Carved Armchairs
Category
Mid-20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
Italian shell electric blue fabric and wooden legs armchairs, 1950s
Located in MIlano, IT
Pair of shell-shaped armchairs, in original electric blue cotton fabric of the time, edged with
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Pair Of Gustavian Style Armchairs With Gilt Plume & Shell Motif
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of distressed white paint decorated armchairs with back splats having carved gilt plume and
Category
20th Century Gustavian Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Chair Armchair "Conchiglia - Shell" Design Robin Day for Hille, 1970s
By Hille, Robin Day
Located in taranto, IT
"Conchiglia - Shell" chair, Hille production based on a design by Robin Day, original 70s
Category
Vintage 1970s Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 21.66 in
Pair of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
A pair of generous mahogany wing armchairs with shell carved knees
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A pair of generous mahogany wing armchairs with shell carved knees, each with close buttoned scroll
Category
Vintage 1930s English Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Four of 20th Century Pink Velvet Shell Club Armchairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Very comfortable and stabile club seats. Produced in the 1960s in Poland. The whole armchairs are
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
MCM Tulip Swivel Armchairs White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Maurice Burke
Located in Topeka, KS
armed shell or frame, white painted metal shaft, 4 prong fiberglass bases, & loose cushion pads with
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 24.5 in D 22.5 in
Early Eames DAX Shell Chair
Located in Garnerville, NY
. Large shock mounts, iron X base. No rope edge. Circa 1952-53. Second generation armchair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of French Victorian Carved Rosewood Armchairs
Located in Queens, NY
Pair of French Victorian carved rosewood armchairs with Boulle brass and tortoiseshell inlay and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Victorian Armchairs
Materials
Brass, Bronze
1970s Shell Chair, Set of 2
Located in Praha, CZ
Good original condition
Made in Czechoslovakia
Suitable for changing the fabric
Metal shows signs of age.
Category
Vintage 1970s Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique gold leaf Venetian grotto style shell back armchair. Seat has been newly reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Wood
"Shell" Lounge Chair by Martin Eisler, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in PARIS, FR
A "Concha" lounge chair by Martin Eisler, produced by Forma Brazil, 1950.
The structure is made of solid iron and covered by foam to shape the anatomic shape, the modern Brazilian cu...
Category
Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Black Leather Dax Armchair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Mid-Century Modern design black leather DAX rope edge fiberglass Zenith shell armchair by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 25.6 in
Madras Armchair in Hand-Painted Tortoise by Laura Gonzalez
By laura gonzalez
Located in Paris, FR
The tortoise Madras armchair is made with a hand-carved wooden base and hand-painted in high-gloss
Category
2010s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Wood, Paint
Arco Armchair, by RAIN, Contemporary Armchair, Upholstery on Wood Structure
By RAIN
Located in Sao Paulo, SP
reproduces the arch of the body, creating a welcoming anatomical shell. The armchair is covered in natural
Category
2010s Brazilian International Style Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 22.45 in W 30.71 in D 29.53 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 Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Pair of Shaped Shell Pink Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of shell pink upholstered arm chairs with shaped back, dark wood tapered legs in
Category
20th Century Armchairs
Materials
Fabric
Rare 'Karate' Swiveling Fiberglass Shell Chair by Michel Cadestin
By Airborne International, Michel Cadestin
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare 'Karate' swiveling fiberglass shell chair by Michel Cadestin.
This iconic chair was designed
Category
Vintage 1970s French Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Holly Armchair by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillet. It features a bucket-style armchair, whose shell is carved and shaped to become an ergonomic and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Travertine
Holly Armchair by Kreoo
Located in Geneve, CH
Pillet. It features a bucket-style armchair, whose shell is carved and shaped to become an ergonomic and
Category
2010s Italian Post-Modern Armchairs
Materials
Travertine
Pair of Early Madsen (Arctander) Clam Shell Chairs in Sheepskin
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
remarkable piece.
Initially coined the "Musling stolen" (meaning "Mussel Shell"), the Clam Chair marked the
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin
Mid-Century Light Blue Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
One of the best
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.
One of the best
Category
20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 28.75 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Shell Green Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
Shell Orange Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
Orange Wool Shell Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé
Green Wool Shell Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
style.
They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs.
Chair was designed by Vintola Studio, a
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
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Shell Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell armchair for your home. A shell armchair — often made from wood, fabric and metal — can elevate any home. Find 2497 options for an antique or vintage shell armchair now, or shop our selection of 680 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer shell armchair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell armchair, designed in the mid-century modern, modern or louis xv style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made shell armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and De Sede are consistently popular.
How Much is a Shell Armchair?
A shell armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,825, while the lowest priced sells for $115 and the highest can go for as much as $475,181.
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.
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