Mid-Century Modern Shell Back Swivel Lounge Chair
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fabric. Bentwood shell back wonderfully compliments the Mid-Century slipper design, while the spacious
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1940s Swedish Grace Shell Back Club Chair Upholstered With Velvet
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
An elegant Swedish club chair from the 1940s, beautifully preserved in it original golden velvet
Category
Vintage 1940s Art Nouveau Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Shell Back Lounge Chair by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Dallas, TX
Rare shell back lounge chair designed by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Directoire / Grotto style beech wood side chairs with shell carved backs, made in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Directoire Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Vintage Grotto Style Patio Dining Set by Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
48" round glass top table and four grotto style shell back chairs by Brown Jordan. Seats are newly
Category
20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Adrian Pearsall Style Walnut Shell Tufted High Back Lounge Chairs
By Adrian Pearsall, George Mulhauser
Located in Chattanooga, TN
and doweled tightly in place by our in-house cabinet shop. Both chair backs have a bend along tuft
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Eight Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and six
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood regency set of six Italian handcrafted dining chairs featuring a Venetian shell back or
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Early 19th Century Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair with Lion Carving
Located in Stamford, CT
A Georgian shell back hall chair with lion carving and great patina. English, circa 1810.
Category
Antique Early 1800s English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of 8 amazing vintage shell back grotto style patio chairs by Brown Jorden. The chairs have
Category
Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1940s, Pair of Shell Back Club Lounge Cocktail Chairs from Sweden
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful set of two comfortable club lounge cocktail chairs from the 1940s. Both chairs are in
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fruitwood
Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Six Italian regency painted walnut shell back dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto style
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Mahogany Biedermeier Neoclassical Style Shell Fan Back Dining Chairs Set of Six
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six antique mahogany Biedermeier or neoclassical style shell fan back dining chairs. Item
Category
Early 20th Century Biedermeier Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set
By Tropitone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage fan or shell back Grotto style dining chairs by Tropitone. Item features fan or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublime newly restored rich carved walnut shell back Grotto chairs newly upholstered in an elegant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Set includes (4
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each armless
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Early 20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Italian Grotto Style Shield Scallop Shell Back Cerused Wood Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Charming set of 4 chairs handmade in Italy.
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s
By Andre Groult
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 4 Grotto style scalloped wood shell back dining side chairs in lacquered in black. Each
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
aluminum metal side dining chairs perfect for your patio, porch, outdoor area. Heavy metal and very sturdy
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Wrought Iron Dining Chairs Arm Chairs with Wicker
Located in Cumberland, RI
ship for your enjoyment. Art Nouveau Nautilus shell back wrought iron arm chairs with wicker seating
Category
Early 20th Century Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
Herman Miller Eames PSCA Swivel Chair
Sold|$1,350
Herman Miller Eames PSCA Swivel Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kelly green fiberglass and vinyl Eames shell chair with rare back padded support on four point
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage Brown Jordan Shell Grotto Back Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six brown Jordan shell back dining chairs. Original finish over cast aluminium frames. Overall in
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs
Sold|$3,000
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Chairs
Located in Denton, TX
Carved wood shell back dining chairs.
Category
20th Century Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Raymond Enkeboll La Condensa Spanish Mediterranean Dining Chairs, Set of 6
Located in Philadelphia, PA
(2) armchairs, (4) side chairs, distressed finish with green accents, gold upholstery, shell carved
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Mid-20th Century North American Spanish Colonial Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
1970s Brown Leather Shell Back Three-Piece Suite Sofa and Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Brown leather suite very much in the Art Deco taste, circa 1970. Shell backs, stud work on the
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Set of 10 Hollywood Regency Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Patio Chairs by Tropitone
By Brown Jordan, Tropitone
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Hollywood Regency set of 10 Grotto style cast aluminum side chairs with shell form backs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Set of Three Italian Venetian Grotto Shell Back Swivel Bar Stools
Located in Dallas, TX
Three elegant Italian Venetian Grotto shell back swivel bar stools. Each chair was handmade with
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Vintage 1950s Italian Hollywood Regency Stools
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
For Alexandra - Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back arm
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Venetian Grotto Armchairs
Sold|$8,500
Antique Venetian Grotto Armchairs
By Pauly et Cie
Located in Rochester, NY
Pair of antique Venetian grotto chairs with well detailed carved dolphin arms / shell backs / conch
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Antique 1890s Italian Baroque Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Vintage Shell Back Chairs
Sold|$1,480
Vintage Shell Back Chairs
Located in Palm Springs, CA
4 Shell back chairs.Sturdy and tight.Cloth seats~
Category
Vintage 1950s Side Chairs
6 SHELL back Chairs
Sold|$1,200
6 SHELL back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 6 SHELL back Chairs Arm Dimensions: 39"h x 21"d x 25"w x 18 seat keywords: Grotto
Category
20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Shell Back Chairs
Sold|$1,400
Set of Four Shell Back Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of Four Shell Back Chairs
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Hand Carved Shell Back Chairs
Sold|$2,900
Pair of Hand Carved Shell Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful pair of shell back chairs newly upholstered in a "golden hay" colored quilted chevron
Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Wonderful Set of Four White Lacquer Shell Back chairs
Located in Water Mill, NY
Wonderful set of 4 white lacquer shell back chairs upholstered in faux white ostrich
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Superb Set of 4 Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
set of 4 grotton style, shell back chairs, lacquered to spec in a high gloss chinese chippendale
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Yellow Shell Back Chair
Sold|$1,585
Yellow Shell Back Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
deco style shell shaped back * exceptional hand-carved detail * newly upholstered seat
Category
20th Century Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Wool
Exceptioanal Set of 4 lacquered Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Exceptional set of 4 lacquered shell back chairs. Each chairs has a seperate seat,see pics. Rich
Category
Vintage 1960s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of shell back chairs
Sold|$7,700
Pair of shell back chairs
Located in London, GB
An unusual 1920s painted side chair, the back in the form of a scallop shell, with a later copy.
Category
Early 20th Century English Side Chairs
Pair of Classical Shell Back Chairs
Sold|$1,100
Pair of Classical Shell Back Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful pair of carved shell back side chairs. Elegant tapered curved front and back legs, can be
Category
Vintage 1940s Chairs
Materials
Wood
Lucite Art Deco Grotto Shell Back Chairs, Set of 4
Sold|$2,700 / set
Lucite Art Deco Grotto Shell Back Chairs, Set of 4
By Hill Manufacturing
Located in Jacksonville, FL
Set of four art deco style chairs feature full lucite frames and a unique shell form back. By HIll
Category
Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Lucite
Early Victorian Mahogany & Peach Velvet Upholstered Shell Backed Chair c.1840
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
The shell or scalloped shaped parlour chair, in a peach coloured fabric with single piping, having
Category
Antique 1840s English Early Victorian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Chairs
Sold|$2,250
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
A pair of high styled shell back chairs in polished aluminum by Brown and Jordan. Dramatic form and
Category
Vintage 1970s American Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
A Set of Eight Grecian Bronze Patina Metal Chairs 1970s
Located in London, GB
A Set of Eight Grecian Bronze Patina Metal Shell Back Chairs 1970s Seat Height 47cm Seat Depth
Category
Vintage 1970s Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Chairs
Sold|$4,450
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
A set of 4 highly styled shell back chairs in polished aluminum by Brown and Jordan. Dramatic form
Category
Vintage 1970s American Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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White Shell Back Side Chairs
Sold|$2,400
White Shell Back Side Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Wood carved armchairs attributed to Grosfeld House. Antique white paint and newly reupholstered in black calf
leather
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Pair of shell back club chairs
Sold|$4,800
Pair of shell back club chairs
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of lovely low silver/blue silk velvet shell back club chairs
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
A Pair of Chairs by Ib Kofod- Larsen
Sold|$2,400
A Pair of Chairs by Ib Kofod- Larsen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Plywood shell back chairs with wrought iron frames.The fabric has been replaced as you can see on
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs
Materials
Iron
8 Shell Back Brown Jordan Chairs
Sold|$1,800
8 Shell Back Brown Jordan Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
8 Shell Back Brown Jordan side Chairs keywords: Grotto Chairs, Brown Jordan, Aluminum, Outdoor
Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of shell back cocktail chair
Sold|$1,850
Pair of shell back cocktail chair
Located in Brussels, BE
Original 1950's shell back cocktail chair. Very well constructed chair, fully spring seat with a
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Beech, Upholstery
Pair of 19th Century English Mahogany Shell-Back Hall Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Pair of English mahogany carved shell-back hall chairs, circa 1830.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Great Britain (UK) Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
6 Shell Chairs
Sold|$2,400
6 Shell Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Set of 6 shell back side chairs keywords: shell chairs, shellback, Andre Groult
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Wood
Pair Irish 19thC Highly Carved Mahogany Hall Chairs with Shell Backs c1850
Located in London, GB
Very fine Irish highly carved Mahogany hall chairs with scallop shell backs circa1850. The carved
Category
Antique 19th Century Irish Chairs
Beautiful Set of Eight Italian Ebonized Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hialeah, FL
Set of eight Italian ebonized Venetian grotto shell back dining chairs, wood framed chairs having
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Good Pair Of Gillows Shell Back Hall Chairs, The Craftsman T. C.
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
A good pair of shell-back hall chairs, by Gillows of London and Lancaster with excellent carving
Category
Antique 19th Century British Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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Shell Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell back chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every shell back chair was constructed with great care. Find 82 options for an antique or vintage shell back chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the shell back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each shell back chair bearing Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made shell back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brown Jordan, Charles and Ray Eames and H. Paul Browning are consistently popular.
How Much is a Shell Back Chair?
A shell back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,637, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
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 Shell Back 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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back 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, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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