What are Shell Chairs?

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.

Is the Shell Chair comfortable?

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.

What is a Windsor back chair?

A 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.

What is the back of a chair called?

The 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?

A 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?

Yoke 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?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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 comb back chair?

A 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.

What is a balloon back chair?

A 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?

A 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?

A 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.

Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?

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.

What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?

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.

What are rounded back chairs called?

Countless 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.

What is a high back office chair?

A 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.

When were cane back chairs popular?

While 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.

When were balloon back chairs made?

Balloon 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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Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs

Venetian Grotto Furniture

Italian Grotto

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

$3,950 / set

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

By Tony Duquette

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. These have been professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

$9,800 / set

Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

By Tony Duquette

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of six gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs. Professionally restored, gold leafed and reupholstered.

Category

Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950

$4,440 / set

20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950

Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent

Elegant mid-20th century pair of boudoir occasional chairs with a sweeping shell shaped back. These pieces have been reupholstered in cream crushed velvet, with a soft sheepskin seat...

Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair

$2,950 / item

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 champagne color velvety fabric. Arm height is 26.5"

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs

$15,000Sale Price / set|40% Off

Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Shell-back chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Vintage Shell Back Dining Chairs with Chevron Pattern

$5,404Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of Four Vintage Shell Back Dining Chairs with Chevron Pattern

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of four vintage shell back chairs, black with chevron pattern. Midcentury metal chair newly covered in a beautiful designer chevron pattern.

Category

20th Century American Regency Revival Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of 1940s Modernist Club Chairs in Original Bone Glazed Leather

$5,250 / set

Pair of 1940s Modernist Club Chairs in Original Bone Glazed Leather

Located in Chicago, IL

Brass nailhead accents. One chair has bottom welt and one does not. Possibly the inspiration for the Karpen Co. shell back chair of similar shape and style.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Blue Metal Shell Back Grotto Chairs - A Pair

$2,450 / set

Vintage Blue Metal Shell Back Grotto Chairs - A Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This pair of vintage blue metal shell-back grotto chairs brings a distinctive garden-inspired character to a dining area, entry, sunroom, or covered outdoor setting.

Category

Late 20th Century American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Cast Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Chairs - Set Of 6

$6,850 / set

Vintage Cast Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Chairs - Set Of 6

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A striking set of six vintage cast aluminum shell-back grotto chairs, combining the playful fantasy of rococo revival design with the clean, sculptural appeal of mid-century modern f...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs

$8,400 / set

Set of Six Aluminum Shell Back Patio Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of six newly powder coated aluminum shell back Grotto style patio chairs attributed to Brown Jordan furniture company.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back

$3,080Sale Price / set|20% Off

Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back

By John Widdicomb

Located in Pemberton, NJ

Spectacular pair of John Widdicomb caned back Louis XV Fauteuils chairs. We love the stunning original tortoise shell finish with gold details.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Set of Six Italian Gilded Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs

$9,500 / set

Set of Six Italian Gilded Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs

Located in Palm Springs, CA

Set of six Italian gilded carved shell back wood dining chairs with goatskin seats.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Giltwood

Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair

$8,500

Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Stamford, CT

Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper cord seat. The chair was designed by Hans J. Wegner and manufactured by Carl Hansen &...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

1980s Faux Tortoise Bergere Chairs W/ Coral Form Backs & Carved Shells - Pair

$2,495 / set

1980s Faux Tortoise Bergere Chairs W/ Coral Form Backs & Carved Shells - Pair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

The backs are a carved coral motif, and the tapered legs have a carved shell at the top of each leg.

Category

Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chair - Pair

$3,895 / set

Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chair - Pair

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Venetian Grotto Hollywood Regency Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 19 wide x 19 deep x 37.75 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance of 1...

Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1950's Shell Back Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set Of 6

$9,500 / set

1950's Shell Back Italian Mahogany Dining Chairs Set Of 6

Located in New York, NY

Amazing set of 6 1950's shell back Italian mahogany dining chairs with inaly detail, fully restored and re-upholstered with some wear and patina due to age and use, the were made in.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Mahogany

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

$3,705

Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair attributed to Gillows of Lancaster A very fine Georgian chair, clearly made by Gillows...

Category

Antique 1780s English Georgian Side Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

$29,500 / set

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and six side chairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760

$15,000

English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating on Spanish feet, Chair is upholstered in white muslin with removable cushion, Mid 1...

Category

Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Walnut

Pair of Shell Back Italian Grotto Armchairs

$2,950 / set

Pair of Shell Back Italian Grotto Armchairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A striking pair of Italian grotto-style armchairs featuring sculptural shell-form backs and a wonderfully theatrical silhouette.

Category

Vintage 1980s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs

$8,000 / set

Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Carved Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Set of six elegant Venetian Grotto carved wood shell back dining chairs, having a scalloped design with cushioned fabric seats.

Category

20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s

$1,250

Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s

By Andre Groult

Located in St. Louis, MO

Single Grotto style scalloped wood shell back arm dining side or desk chair in lacquered in black.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Vintage Blue Green Iron Shell Back Grotto Brown Jordan Regency Patio chairs 14

$10,500

Vintage Blue Green Iron Shell Back Grotto Brown Jordan Regency Patio chairs 14

By Brown Jordan

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

A wonderful vintage set of 14 Brown Jordan Regency style iron shell back grotto patio pr dining room chairs. It is rare to have such a huge set of these chairs at one time.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs

$1,895 / set

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs

By H. Paul Browning 1

Located in Wilmington, DE

These chairs have sleek lines and a lot of potential. Featuring curved shell backs, walnut finish.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs

$15,550 / set

Set of 4 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 dining chairs. Consist of four armchairs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

American Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back w/ Acanthus Shell Knees on Pad Feet, 1740

$19,500

American Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back w/ Acanthus Shell Knees on Pad Feet, 1740

Located in Charleston, SC

American Queen Anne mahogany wing back chair upholstered in white muslin, flanking carved acanthus shell knees, and resting on the original pad feet with rear splayed legs, 18th Cent...

Category

Antique 1740s American Queen Anne Wingback Chairs

Materials

Muslin, Mahogany

Mid-20th Century Classic American Wing Back Chair

$1,560Sale Price|35% Off

Mid-20th Century Classic American Wing Back Chair

Located in Sheffield, MA

The "knees" of the front legs of this wing chair feature stylized shells. Georgian Wing back chair, George III style, Measures: Seat height 22" Arm height 24.50".

Category

Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay

$7,500 / item

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.

Category

Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Coconut

Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs

$7,950 / set

Set of Six Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of six Venetian grotto style shell back cast aluminum dining / side chairs newly reupholstered in soft vinyl and newly powder coated in lava orange / red enamel.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 10 Antique Venetian Italian Queen Anne Style Carved Splat-Back Chairs

$8,500 / set

Set of 10 Antique Venetian Italian Queen Anne Style Carved Splat-Back Chairs

Located in Essex, MA

Set of 10 Antique Venetian Italian Queen Anne Style Carved Splat-Back Chairs with Shell Crest An exceptional set of ten Venetian dining chairs, each hand-carved in the graceful Quee...

Category

Antique Early 1800s Italian Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Paint

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair

$575

Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair

By Lloyd Loom

Located in New York, NY

Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the wicker wrapping show some minor loss, and the paint finish shows wear, structurally ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture

$8,489 / set

Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture

Located in Potters Bar, GB

The Shaped Frieze of the Chairs also Having a Carved Shell. The Backs of the Chairs Having a Wide Shaped Back Splat and a Shaped Cresting Rail.

Category

Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Carl-Johan Boman, Lounge Chairs, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s

$8,500 / set

Carl-Johan Boman, Lounge Chairs, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s

By Boman OY

Located in Stamford, CT

Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Lounge or Slipper Chairs, Fabric, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1950s Pair of rare shell back easy chairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman for B...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Petite Art Deco Channel Back Shell Chairs, pair

$1,450 / set

Petite Art Deco Channel Back Shell Chairs, pair

By Grosfeld House

Located in Grand Rapids, MI

USA, 1930s Pair of petite art deco channel back armchairs for restoration. Great opportunity to select your own fabric. Quality frames in a petite size would be great in a bedroom, s...

Category

Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs

Materials

Brocade, Fruitwood

Carl-Johan Boman, Easy Chairs, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s

$13,000 / set

Carl-Johan Boman, Easy Chairs, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s

By Carl-Johan Boman, Boman OY

Located in Stamford, CT

Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Easy Chairs, Beige Linen, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1950s Pair of rare shell back lounge chairs designed by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman O...

Category

Vintage 1950s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs, Fully Refurbished, Yugoslavia, 1950s

$3,000 / set

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs, Fully Refurbished, Yugoslavia, 1950s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find two Mid-Century Modern Shell Back Cocktail or Lounge Chairs. These two beauties have jut been reupholstered with a luxurious Teddy fabric in light cream...

Category

Vintage 1950s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House

$5,750 / set

Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant pair of mirror image asymmetrical Art Deco shell back parlor chairs in a wine colored upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Swedish Gustavian Style Grey Painted Double Chair-Back Settee with Carved Shell

$2,800

Swedish Gustavian Style Grey Painted Double Chair-Back Settee with Carved Shell

Located in Essex, MA

A wonderfully characterful Swedish Gustavian style double chair-back settee or canapé, combining the robust carved tradition of 18th century Scandinavian provincial furniture with an...

Category

Antique Early 1900s Swedish Gustavian Settees

Materials

Wood

Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Iron Set

$4,500 / set

Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Iron Set

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Wrought Iron Dining Set MINT

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

Vintage Aluminum Shell Back Dining Set Attributed to Brown Jordan, 1970s

$4,995 / set

Vintage Aluminum Shell Back Dining Set Attributed to Brown Jordan, 1970s

By Brown Jordan

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Complementing the table are four exceptional shell-back dining chairs, each showcasing an intricately cast fan-shaped backrest with refined carved detailing that evokes the elegance ...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Recent Sales

1950s Leather Shell Back Chair

Unavailable

H 32 in W 30 in D 30 in

1950s Leather Shell Back Chair

Located in London, GB

1950s Leather Shell Back Chair

Category

Mid-20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Back Chair

Unavailable

H 28 in W 21 in D 24 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Back Chair

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Back Chair with Raffia Seat.

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Set of Six Carved Pickled Wood Shell Back Chairs

Unavailable

H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in

Set of Six Carved Pickled Wood Shell Back Chairs

Located in Abilene, TX

This is a set of six shell back chairs made of pickled wood. They have round upholstered seats.

Category

Vintage 1980s Chairs

Materials

Wood

14 Shell-back Chairs in the manner of Andre Groult

Unavailable

H 39 in W 20 in D 19 in

14 Shell-back Chairs in the manner of Andre Groult

Located in New York, NY

A wonderful group of carved shell-back chairs, painted and gilded. Upholstered in new, custom dyed leather. 12 side chairs and two arm chairs make up this set. 6 of the chairs come f...

Category

20th Century French Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather, Paint

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950

Unavailable

H 45.48 in W 26.38 in D 44.89 in

Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950

Located in Accrington, GB

A large American rocking chair dating to the 1950’s. The rocker is made from solid cherry wood, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, lo...

Category

Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs

Unavailable

H 32 in W 16.75 in D 17.75 in

Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs

By Gillows of Lancaster & London

Located in New York, NY

A superb pair of shell-back mahogany chairs probably by Gillows of London and Lancaster with excellent carving and great color and patina.

Category

Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Cocktail Chairs

Unavailable

H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in

Cocktail Chairs

Located in Brussels, BE

Original 1950s shell back cocktail chair. Very well constructed chair, fully spring seat with a solid beech inner frame and solid beech legs.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Leather

Pair of Cocktail Chairs in Faux Fur

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Cocktail Chairs in Faux Fur

Located in Brussels, BE

1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a white faux fur.

Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Black and chrome Giroflex Club Chairs by Albert Stohl, AG 1980s

Unavailable

H 30.71 in W 29.22 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Black and chrome Giroflex Club Chairs by Albert Stohl, AG 1980s

By Giroflex Stoll

Located in Retie, BE

Both with original labels. Chrome chairs with black seating or black fabric This large good quality armchairs have a chromed metal frame with black fabric seating with a seam in the...

Category

Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Grotto Chair

Unavailable

H 37.5 in W 21.5 in D 24.75 in

Grotto Chair

By Michael Von Jakubowski

Located in New York, NY

These pieces of furniture had Mediterranean-themed carved features: shells for chair seats and backs or table surfaces, dolphin-shaped legs, sea horses, algae, coral, sea snakes, as ...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs

Cocktail Chair with a Green Fabric

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Cocktail Chair with a Green Fabric

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a green fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Cocktail Chair with a White Fabric

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Cocktail Chair with a White Fabric

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a white fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Cocktail Chair with a Claret Fabric

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Cocktail Chair with a Claret Fabric

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a claret fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

1950 s Cocktail Chair with Knitted Fabric

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

1950 s Cocktail Chair with Knitted Fabric

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a white knitted fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Pair of Cocktail Chairs Pink Faux Fur

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Cocktail Chairs Pink Faux Fur

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a light pink faux fur.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Fur

Pair of Cocktail Chairs White Faux Fur

Unavailable

H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Cocktail Chairs White Faux Fur

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a light white faux fur.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Fur

Pair of Cocktail Chairs Pink Faux Fur

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H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Cocktail Chairs Pink Faux Fur

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a light pink faux fur.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Faux Fur

Pair of Cocktail Chairs with Blue Fabric

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H 25.99 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in

Pair of Cocktail Chairs with Blue Fabric

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a blue fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Pair of Cocktail Chairs Gray and Geometric Shape Fabric

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H 18.12 in W 20.48 in D 24.81 in

Pair of Cocktail Chairs Gray and Geometric Shape Fabric

Located in Lábatlan, HU

1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a light gray and geometric shape fabric.

Category

Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs

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H 28 in W 27.5 in D 25 in

Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful pair of shell back chairs by Hans Wegner. Original seat cording in great condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Maple shell back chairs

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H 33 in W 20 in D 24 in

Pair of Maple shell back chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

A very nice pair of small maple shell back chairs with a walnut stain.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs

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Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

A magnificent set of 6 Grotto-Syle Shell-Back Chairs

Category

20th Century French Chairs

Set of Eight Shell Back Chairs

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H 39 in W 23 in D 23 in

Set of Eight Shell Back Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of eight shell back chairs two with arms. The upholstery on the seats are a faux alligator skin in a silver velvet.

Category

Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Regency Shell Back Chairs

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H 37 in W 21 in D 27 in

Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Regency Shell Back Chairs

Located in Houston, TX

A pair of Rose Tarlow style Regency shell back chairs.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

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H 39 in W 24.5 in L 39 in

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of four Venetian Grotto shell back chairs. Dimensions: 24.5" W x 24" x 39" T, seat height 19".

Category

Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Pair of 1940's Shell Back Chairs

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H 30 in W 25 in D 20 in

Pair of 1940's Shell Back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair of 1940's Shell Back Chairs Upholstred in Mohair

Category

Vintage 1940s American Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Mohair

Carved Shell Back Chairs

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H 37 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

Carved Shell Back Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully carved and detailed chair with shell shaped back. Believed to be Italian from the 1940s or 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Carved Wooden Shell Back Chair

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H 37 in W 18.5 in D 20.5 in

Carved Wooden Shell Back Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

BEAUTIFULLY SCALLED AND CARVED SHEEL BACK CHAIR.

Category

Vintage 1940s Unknown Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Victorian Upholstered Shell Back Chair

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H 39 in W 24 in D 22 in

Victorian Upholstered Shell Back Chair

By Joseph Meeks

Located in New York, NY

Stylish Victorian upholstered lounge, side chair. Upholstered back and seat on rosewood legs, with original porcelain coaster wheel feet. Great for a boudoir, fireside, or decorative...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Victorian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Upholstery

Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs

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H 28 in W 27 in D 23 in

Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs

Located in San Francisco, CA

Hans Wegner design for Carl Hanson & Sons, Denmark. Completely refinished with new danish cord seats. List $4400.00 each.

Seat height: 14"
Arm height: 23"

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair Shell Back Chairs

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H 39 in W 26 in D 19.5 in

Pair Shell Back Chairs

Located in North Miami, FL

A pair of chairs in the "grotto" style. Nicely carved shell back.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

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H 39 in W 24.5 in D 24 in

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the Hollywood Regency taste.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Pair 1930s Asymmetrical Art Deco Shell Back Chairs

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H 34.25 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair 1930s Asymmetrical Art Deco Shell Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant pair of mirror image art deco shell back fireside chairs in heathered cinnamon-orange upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool, Upholstery

Pair of Glamorous Hollywood Channel Tufted Shell back Chairs

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H 34 in W 29 in D 30 in

Pair of Glamorous Hollywood Channel Tufted Shell back Chairs

Located in New York, NY

These gorgeous chairs epitomize the Hollywood era and glamour. They feature a tufted shell back design with ebonized walnut legs and arm and antique brass stud detailing.

Category

Vintage 1940s Chairs

Pair of 1930s Single Arm Art Deco Shell Back Chairs

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H 34.25 in W 30 in D 28 in

Pair of 1930s Single Arm Art Deco Shell Back Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Elegant pair of mirror image Art Deco shell back fireside chairs in heathered cinnamon-orange upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1930s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood

Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs

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H 29.5 in W 32 in D 32 in

Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning Italian game table together with four wood carved shell back grotto style chairs. Chairs have been newly upholstered in a silk velvet chartreuse color.

Category

20th Century Italian Game Tables

SET OF SIX SHELL BACKED DINING CHAIRS

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H 40 in W 19 in D 17 in

SET OF SIX SHELL BACKED DINING CHAIRS

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 6 hand carved shell back chairs. Seat height is 20 inches.

Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Six Italian Shell Back Carved Chairs

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H 39 in W 19 in D 18 in

Six Italian Shell Back Carved Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Set of Six Italian carved shell back chairs with sabre legs. The chairs have been newly reupholstered in chocolate brown mohair fabric

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Vintage 1950s Italian Dining Room Chairs

1970's Lucite side chair

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H 38 in W 17 in D 17 in

1970's Lucite side chair

Located in St. Louis, MO

Lucite shell back chair with velvet upholstered seat cushion.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Set of Four Brown Jordan Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs

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H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in

Set of Four Brown Jordan Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Set of four Brown Jordan Grotto style cast aluminum shell back chairs newly powder coated in light cream color and upholstered in funky mid century vinyl seats.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan

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H 37 in W 20 in D 16 in

Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of highly styled shell back chairs painted white manufactured by Brown Jordan.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan

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H 37 in W 20 in D 16 in

Pair of Grotto Chairs by Brown Jordan

By Brown Jordan

Located in Dallas, TX

Pair of highly styled shell back chairs painted gray and manufactured by Brown Jordan.

Category

20th Century American Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair

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H 35 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in

Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The shell back chair rests on handsome winged griffins.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency

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H 37.25 in W 18.5 in D 17 in

Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

An exquisitely carved wood Venetian shell back chair. This gorgeous piece is carved of rich dark wood.

Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair

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H 37 in W 18 in D 16 in

Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic pair of vintage side chairs. The much coveted shell back Grotto chairs.

Category

Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold

Pair Shell Back Club Chairs

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H 34 in W 32 in D 35.5 in

Pair Shell Back Club Chairs

Located in New York, NY

Pair Shell Back Club Chairs in old fabric

Category

Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs

Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4

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H 21.5 in W 26.5 in

Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fabulous set of four vintage black lacquered grotto chairs. Beautiful and iconic shell back in a high glass black finish.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Shell, Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair

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H 36.5 in W 18 in D 19 in

Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair

Located in Dallas, TX

Reupholstered in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric

Category

Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

White Lacquered Chair with Capiz Shell Overlay Back

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H 45 in W 19 in D 18 in

White Lacquered Chair with Capiz Shell Overlay Back

Located in Dallas, TX

1960's Mother of Pearl Shell Overlay Chair. The wood is finished in white lacquer. The seat cushion is covered in a green and white, new designer fabric. This chair is in perfect con...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

An Italian Shell Back Carved and Silver Leafed Chair

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H 37 in W 18 in D 17.5 in

An Italian Shell Back Carved and Silver Leafed Chair

Located in New York, NY

A shell back carved and white gold leafed chair having four sabre legs and upholstered seat. (7 available).

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Chairs

Pair of Curved Shell Channel Back Lounge Chairs

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H 36 in W 40 in D 28 in

Pair of Curved Shell Channel Back Lounge Chairs

Located in North York, ON

Pair of curved shell channel back lounge chairs. Beautiful channel shell back design upholstered in a luxurious and rich velvet material.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of 19th Century English Oak Shell Back Hall Chairs

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H 34 in W 16 in D 16 in

Pair of 19th Century English Oak Shell Back Hall Chairs

Located in Water Mill, NY

Pair of 19th century English oak shell back hall chairs with carved shell backs and turned front legs.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs

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H 37 in W 20 in D 17.5 in

Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs

By Brown Jordan

Located in Stamford, CT

Measures: 18.5 seat height, 18.25 back width. Two sets of four grotto shell back dining chairs.

Category

Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Italian Shell-Back Dining Chairs

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H 37 in W 19 in D 22 in

Set of Italian Shell-Back Dining Chairs

Located in Buchanan, NY

Set of six painted shell back dining chairs in the Venetian style. Round upholstered seats.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of Four Shell-Back Lucite Chairs

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H 38.5 in W 19 in D 20 in

Set of Four Shell-Back Lucite Chairs

Located in North York, ON

Original Lucite Shell design dining chairs. Featuring original red velvet fabric. Can be reupholstered to customers tastes.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Lucite

Shell Back Grotto Chairs Set of Six Vintage Brown Jordan Style

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H 37 in W 19.75 in D 18.25 in

Shell Back Grotto Chairs Set of Six Vintage Brown Jordan Style

By Brown Jordan

Located in Bradenton, FL

Chair backs are in the distinctive clam shell design.

Category

Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

An American Shell Back Carved and Silver Leafed Chair

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H 37 in W 18 in D 18 in

An American Shell Back Carved and Silver Leafed Chair

Located in New York, NY

An American shell back carved and white gold leafed chair having four sabre legs and upholstered seat.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Side Chairs

An Italian shell back carved and silver leafed chair

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H 37 in W 18 in D 17.5 in

An Italian shell back carved and silver leafed chair

Located in New York, NY

An Italian shell back carved and white gold leafed chair having four sabre legs and upholstered seat.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

White Gold

Pair of Shell-Back Hall Chairs, Late 18th-Early 19th Century

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H 33 in W 16 in D 25 in

Pair of Shell-Back Hall Chairs, Late 18th-Early 19th Century

Located in Charlottesville, VA

A pair of especially finely carved shell-back hall chairs, late 18th-early 19th Century, likely Irish, Mahogany with later upholstered seats.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Northern Irish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Six Italian 19th Century Painted Side Chairs with Shell-Carved Back

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H 33 in W 18 in D 20 in

Six Italian 19th Century Painted Side Chairs with Shell-Carved Back

Located in Charlottesville, VA

Six Italian 19th century klismos side chairs with elaborate shell-carved back rails, parcel-gilt and painted in green and cream.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Cane, Wood

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s

$9,000

H 35 in W 31 in D 33 in

Pair of Italian Armchairs, circa 1950s

Located in New York, NY

A striking example of mid-century Italian armchairs, this refined pair combines elegant proportions with luxurious comfort. Resting on slender brass legs, their sculptural silhouette...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

A Set of Twelve Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

$11,800Sale Price / set|73% Off

H 39.18 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in

A Set of Twelve Italian Painted and Parcel Gilt Louis XVI Style Dining Chairs

Located in ARMADALE, VIC

A set of twelve Italian painted and parcel gilt Louis XVI Style dining chairs, 19th century Tablet back chairs with floral carved details raised on fluted legs with rosette embellis...

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

French Regency Louis XVI Hand-Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

$3,995 / set

H 35.25 in W 17.5 in D 22.25 in

French Regency Louis XVI Hand-Painted and Gold Gilt Dining Chairs, Set of Eight

By Baker Furniture Company

Located in South Bend, IN

A gorgeous set of eight Neoclassical or French Regency Louis XVI style dining chairs In the manner of Baker Furniture Late 20th century Carved hand painted and gold gilt mah...

Category

Late 20th Century American Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany, Paint

Set of Ten Louis XVI Style Beachwood Armchairs in the Manor of George Jacobq

$22,500 / set

H 37 in W 24 in D 20 in

Set of Ten Louis XVI Style Beachwood Armchairs in the Manor of George Jacobq

By Georges Jacob

Located in Sheffield, MA

A fine set of ten Louis XVI style Beachwood armchairs In the Manor of George Jacob 19th century (Four more chairs can be offered with different upholstery ) Measures: Height 37 in....

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Italian lounge Chairs c1950s

$6,350 / set

H 35 in W 29 in D 33 in

Italian lounge Chairs c1950s

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Italian lounge chairs circa 1950s with solid wood legs and button-tufted upholstery.Flared backs and tapered legs define the chair's distinctive silhouette. Sourced in Italy....

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 37.75 in W 25.75 in D 24 in

Pair of Antique French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Armchairs C1920

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique pair of French Louis XVI style arm chairs offer giltwood construction with upholstered seats and backs, covered scroll form arms and raised on fluted tapered legs, c1920 ...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

19th Century Louis XVI Style Chair with Gold Leaf Accents, Antique

$950

H 34.5 in W 25 in D 21 in

19th Century Louis XVI Style Chair with Gold Leaf Accents, Antique

Located in Phoenix, AZ

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Chair Purchased in France. Beautiful chair with chipped Gold Leaf. Age appropriate wear, see detailed photos. Message us with questions.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair Early 19th-century French Regency Style Gold Gilt Fauteuils

$6,200 / set

H 40 in W 26.5 in D 27 in

Pair Early 19th-century French Regency Style Gold Gilt Fauteuils

Located in Charleston, SC

Perfectly imperfect elegant pair of 19th-century French Regency style fauteuils with an intricately carved gilt wood frame with ornate detailing in beautiful craftsmanship with lavi...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Regency Bergere Chairs

Materials

Linen, Oak, Giltwood

Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair

$700

H 36.75 in W 26 in D 25 in

Louis XVI Style French Gilded Fauteuil or Armchair

Located in Winter Park, FL

A Louis XVI style French fauteuil, or arm chair, with solid carved and gilded beech wood frame. Nice carved details. Sturdy tapered fluted legs. Pale green upholstery with brass nail...

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Vintage 1920s Louis XVI Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs

$10,511 / set

H 45.28 in W 37.41 in D 25.6 in

Pair of Mid 20th Century French Parisian Club Armchairs

Located in Benington, Herts

A Pair of Fine Parisian Club Armchairs, Mid 20th Century In the Style of Jean Royère and Jean-Michel Frank. French most definitely Parisian circa 1940-50. The chairs of deep and c...

Category

20th Century French Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

1940s, Pair of Swedish Napoleon III-style Club / Armchairs

$3,577 / set

H 31.5 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in

1940s, Pair of Swedish Napoleon III-style Club / Armchairs

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Pair of 1940s Swedish Napoleon III–style armchairs, upholstered in rich brick-red (brique) velvet jacquard fabric. These elegant lounge chairs feature a beautifully sculpted backrest...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Napoleon III Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design

$43,429 / set

H 35.04 in W 28.35 in D 32.29 in

Pair De Carli Armchairs, Rare 1940's Design

By Carlo di Carli

Located in Berlin, DE

These chairs with armrests were designed by Carlo de Carli in the 40's, which makes them very rare. The upholstery is with high-quality velvet by DEDAR MILANO is completely new. The ...

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Vintage 1940s German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Walnut

6 Grotto Style Hand Carved Gilt Accent Dining Chairs Attributed to Serge Roche

$6,950 / set

H 39.75 in W 20 in D 22.25 in

6 Grotto Style Hand Carved Gilt Accent Dining Chairs Attributed to Serge Roche

By Serge Roche

Located in Swedesboro, NJ

Dimensions - H: 39 3/4 in W: 20 in D: 22 1/4 in SH: 20 1/2 in Striking set of six Grotto style dining chairs attributed to Serge Roche, showcasing the sculptural, organic forms an...

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Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Neoclassical Regency Style Gold Carved Wood Dining Room Chairs - Set of 10

$3,950 / set

H 35.5 in W 24.25 in D 27 in

Neoclassical Regency Style Gold Carved Wood Dining Room Chairs - Set of 10

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Neoclassical Regency Style Gold Carved Wood Dining Room Chairs - Set of 10 (Made in S...

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Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

French Napoleon III Giltwood SpindleBack Chair in the Louis XVI Taste circa 1870

$1,250

H 32 in W 21 in D 21 in

French Napoleon III Giltwood SpindleBack Chair in the Louis XVI Taste circa 1870

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A decorative giltwood side chair made in France during the Napoleon III period, drawing on Louis XVI vocabulary — fluted, tapered front legs and an overall neoclassical silhouette — ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Napoleon III Chairs

Materials

Giltwood

Set of 6 French Louis XVI Dining Chairs

$6,400 / set

H 36.5 in W 23 in D 23 in

Set of 6 French Louis XVI Dining Chairs

Located in Dallas, TX

This set of 6 French Louis XVI dining chairs is perfect for those looking to add a touch of class and sophistication to their living room. With a traditional design and timeless app...

Category

Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Located in South Charleston, WV

29.5 inches high by 81 inches long by 42.5 wide. Seats 6-8. Parsons form dining table by Mastercraft of Grand Rapids clad in brass sheet with brass edge trim and bevelled glass inser...

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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Tables

Materials

Brass

Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

$16,221

H 24.02 in W 40.95 in D 21.26 in

Important 18th Century circa 1740 Hand Carved Italian Giltwood Tete a Tete Sofa

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this very rare and important 18th century hand craved Italian circa 1740 Tete a Tete conversation settee What a find, I have never seen another ...

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Antique 1740s Italian George II Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery, Giltwood

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.

$2,450 / set

H 48.5 in W 40.25 in D 80 in

A Pair of French Louis XVI Style Carved Giltwood Twin Beds, C. 1920.

Located in Philadelphia, PA

A graceful pair of French twin beds each with a finely carved giltwood frame with classical detailing, including central floral crests, fluted posts, beaded moldings, and rosettes. T...

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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Beds and Bed Frames

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Upholstery, Giltwood

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

$4,200

H 36 in W 37 in D 21 in

19th Century French Louis XVI Style Oversized Bergere Marquise Armchair

Located in Charleston, SC

19th century French Louis XVI style bergère marquise upholstered armchair in painted wood frame with neoclassical architecture embellished hand-carved foliates, rosettes and tapered ...

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Antique 19th Century Bergere Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights

$5,069

H 30.71 in W 35.44 in D 20.87 in

Louis XV Style Writing Desk with Serpentine Legs Painted with Gold Highlights

By La Maison London

Located in London, Park Royal

Louis XV style writing desk made by La Maison London. Painted in a French grey with gold highlights. mounted on Serpentine legs with decorative bronzes ornaments . there is two dr...

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2010s British Louis XV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard

$4,400

H 56.5 in W 61 in D 4 in

19th Century Italian Gold Gilt Headboard

Located in San Angelo, TX

Stunning Italian gold gilt headboard featuring blue and white upholstery. Keep as is or reupholster to your liking. This is such a unique and gorgeous piece and is ready to hang on t...

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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 Answer
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.
Is the Shell Chair comfortable?
1 Answer
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.
What is a Windsor back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
A 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.
What is the back of a chair called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024
The 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?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yoke 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021
A 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 comb back chair?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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.
What is a balloon back chair?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
A 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
A 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.
Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?
1 Answer
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.
What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
1 Answer
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.
What are rounded back chairs called?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Countless 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.
What is a high back office chair?
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1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A 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.
When were cane back chairs popular?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
While 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.
When were balloon back chairs made?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Balloon 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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