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Cherner Ottoman
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
Cherner finishes and upholstery options. Cherner lounge chair and ottoman are sustainably made in the USA.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and P...
Materials
Walnut
Cayenne Ottoman, Shell Velvet / High Gloss Varnish Walnut
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair and ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Cayenne Ottoman, Shell Velvet/ High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair and Ottoman are a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Fabric
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Black Chrome
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Matte Black
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle Ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Steel
Beetle Ottoman, Conic Base, Brass Semi Matte
By Gubi, GamFratesi Design Studio
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Beetle ottoman is adding an extra level of comfort to the Beetle lounge chair, but is
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Brass
Pair of "Karate" ottomans by Michel Cadestin, Ed.Airborne, France, circa 1970
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of ottomans in white fiberglass shell accommodating a fabric-covered cushion with grey
Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Chrome
De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell while the supple design of the armchair exudes infinite comfort. The use of Neck leather up to 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
De Sede DS-163 Ottoman in Cigarro Upholstery by Virginia Harper & Babak Hakakian
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
shell while the supple design of the armchair exudes infinite comfort. The use of Neck leather up to 5
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Leather
H 15.75 in Dm 21.66 in
Joe Colombo Elda Chair + Ottoman Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell
By Joe Colombo
Located in Izegem, BE
price is for the set (Elda Chair + Ottoman/Footstool).
The “Elda” armchair was designed in Italy by
Category
2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in
Sandcastles Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Ruben Van Megen
Located in MAASBREE, LI
blue.
The chair is decorated with drops of bronze, just like a sandcastle is decorated with shells
Category
2010s Dutch Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
quantity.
Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
19th Century Carved Walnut Regence Style Tabouret from France
Located in Dallas, TX
intricate shells and foliate motifs. What sets this tabouret apart are the unique details on each side; the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Louis XIV Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Metal, Brass
Mid Century Brown Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Charles & Ray Eames, Lounge Chair and Ottoman '2'
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Napa, CA
The Lounge Chair and Ottoman is an iconic furniture design created by Charles and Ray Eames. It is
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Plywood
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells have been
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Burnt Orange
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful custom edition of the iconic Eames lounge chair and ottoman. Rosewood shells and aluminum
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Cherner Lounge Side Chair
By Norman Cherner, The Cherner Chair Company
Located in Berkeley, CA
The lounge chair and ottoman designed by Benjamin Cherner is the latest addition to the Cherner
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Gorgeous Restored Eames Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Simply stunning restored Eames lounge chair and ottoman by Herman Miller. Spectacular color and
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Mr. Chair Wingback Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1960s
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Deland, FL
Condition Details: Save for a few minor veneer repairs this exceptional lunge chair and ottoman set is in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 41.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Set of Six Mid Century Brown Tiger Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of 10 Eames for Herman Miller Stacking Brown Naugahyde DSS Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
.
Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Walnut
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mid Century Pink and Green Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chair type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre of furniture
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Textile, Beech
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Vintage Post Modern Donghia Luciano Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered
By Donghia
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Post Modern Donghia Luciano Lounge Chair & Ottoman Newly Upholstered in a "Steel-Blu
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mohair
H 37 in W 36.5 in D 36 in
Mid 20th MCM Mr. Chair Lounge Chair & Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser, Plycraft
Located in Topeka, KS
Fabulous Mid Century Modern “The Mr. Chair” lounge chair & ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.5 in W 32.5 in D 28 in
Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Herman Miller, circa 1950
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, is a timeless and iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jean-Marie Massaud, Auckland Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Cassina, 2005
By Cassina, Jean-Marie Massaud
Located in Uppsala, SE
The Auckland chair and ottoman was designed by Jean-Marie Massaud for Cassina in 2005. This is the
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.95 in W 30.71 in D 33.86 in
George Nelson For Herman Miller First Generation Coconut Chair and Ottoman
By George Nelson
Located in Seattle, WA
ottoman and metal bent shell.
This first generation Coconut Chair came with the rare ottoman, has
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Gieger Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Rosewood & Black Leather, Arflex Italia, 1960s
By Arflex, Martin Grierson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gieger Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Rosewood & Black Leather, Arflex Italia, 1960s
Shell constructed
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 37 in W 32 in D 30 in
808 Swivel Recliner Lounge Chair with Ottoman Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
of the outer shell. A clever mechanism allows users to individually adjust the position of the chair
Category
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 47.64 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
1st Generation Mr Chair and Ottoman by George Mulhauser for Plycraft
By George Mulhauser
Located in San Diego, CA
George Mulhauser designed this incredibly comfortable and attractive Mr Chair and ottoman in early
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Restored Eames Lounge Chair & Ottoman w/ New Custom Tiffany Blue Leather
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful, Eames Lounge, Chair, and Ottoman with Tiffany blue brand new custom, European leather
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather
Mid Century Danish Modern Selig Swivel Rocker Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Selig
Located in Wilmington, DE
Mid Century Danish Modern Eames era Selig Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Offered is a Mid Century
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Michel Cadestin for Airborne White Fiberglass with Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Michel Cadestin
Located in Ferndale, MI
Michel Cadestin for Airborne of France " Karate " lounge chair with ottoman that can double as
Category
Vintage 1970s French Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 35 in W 37.5 in D 39 in
Eames 670 Lounge Chair & 671 Ottoman in Beata Heuman Linen Cotton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
1970s in rosewood. Labels on underside.
"The Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman have their origin in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Yrjö Kukkapuro Lounge Chair with Ottoman in Fiberglass and Black Leather
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Yrjö Kukkapuro for Hiami, lounge chair model '418N' with ottoman model '812J', leather, fiberglass
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 37.01 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman, Blue Upholstery, Black Frame
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
. The chair dates from the mid 1950's and features a plywood shell and a black wrought iron outer frame
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 35.5 in W 40 in D 34 in
Yrjö Kukkapuro Pair of 'Karuselli' Chairs and Ottomans in Yellow Leather
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Waalwijk, NL
pair of lounge chair and ottomans by Finnish designer Yrjö Kukkapuro. This chair consist of a moulded
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 35.99 in W 31.97 in D 35.01 in
Modern Axel Enthoven for BuzziSpace BuzziMe Swivel Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Axel Enthoven
Located in Secaucus, NJ
grey "please note the ottoman base don't swivel"
Model: BuzziMe lounge chair with headrest and ottoman
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Classic Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
chair, which began production in 1948 ottoman to follow in 1950 . The Womb chair, is genius in its
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Wrought Iron
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Blue Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, fabric, metal, United States, 1946/48
This
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.63 in W 38.19 in D 34.65 in
1956, Ray & Charles Eames, Miller, 1st Version Lounge Chair 1956, Ottoman 1966
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Beautiful set of lounge chair and ottoman by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 33.86 in
Black vintage Herman Miller Lounge Chair with Ottoman, designed by Eames
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Alsdorf, NW
iconic lounge chair by Charles and Ray Eames. This icon does not need many words. It is probably
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.68 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
COR Shrimp 23 High Back Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Jehs+Laub
By Jehs & Laub
Located in Boston, MA
emphasizing Shrimp’s lounge chair character.
Dimensions:
36.6" x 36.6" x H 39.3"
Ottoman:
31.1" x 22'' x H
Category
2010s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
808 Swivel Recliner Lounge Leather Chair with Ottoman Designed by Formstelle
By Formstelle
Located in New York, NY
of the outer shell. A clever mechanism allows users to individually adjust the position of the chair
Category
2010s German Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric
H 47.64 in W 30.71 in D 30.71 in
Very First Generation 1956 Eames Lounge Chair 670 and Spinning Ottoman 671
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Seattle, WA
chair with ottoman, non-stamped frame, and the holy grail spinning ottoman.
In classic black and
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Modern Axel Enthoven for BuzziSpace Blue BuzziMe Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Axel Enthoven
Located in Secaucus, NJ
"please note the ottoman base don't swivel"
Model: BuzziMe lounge chair with headrest and ottoman # HCBZ
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 53 in W 28 in D 37 in
Restored Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman with Custom New Cushions
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Incredibly vibrant and elegant edition of the classic Herman Miller Eames lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 32 in D 32 in
Rare 2nd Generation Rosewood, Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare 2nd Generation Brazilian Rosewood and black leather lounge chair and ottoman by Charles Eames
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 32.75 in D 32.75 in
Marsala lounge chair with ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970's
By Ligne Roset, Michel Ducaroy
Located in Zandhoven, BE
MARSALA LOUNGE CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN BY MICHEL DUCAROY FOR LIGNE ROSET, 1970'S
Marsala lounge chair
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Altuglas, Plexiglass
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in
Eames Herman Miller Contura 670/671 Chair and Ottoman in Louis Vuitton Fabric
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Vitra production. The chair and ottoman are in good condition, the veneer chair shell shows evidence of
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36 in W 34 in D 29.5 in
Artek Karuselli Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather By Yrjö Kukkapuro
By Artek, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Vancouver, BC
Made in Finland, this chair consists of a black lacquered fiberglass shell, steel base and Sörensen
Category
2010s Finnish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.25 in W 31.5 in D 38.5 in
Classic Eames for Herman Miller Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Rosewood and Leather
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Arguably the most iconic Midcentury design ever produced, the Eames 670 /671 chaired ottoman remain
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 34 in W 32 in D 26 in
1980s Safari Tapestry Attributed to Donghia Luciano Chair and Ottoman Set of 2
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This extremely rare chair and ottoman set is packed with personality! Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
H 38 in W 37 in D 37 in
2021 David Adjaye for Knoll Washington Prism Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Black
By Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present this rare and unusual Washington Prism lounge chair and ottoman, designed by Sir David
Category
2010s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Acrylic, Wood
H 31.5 in W 33.25 in D 31.5 in
Model EA 124 + 125 Vitra Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles & Ray Eames
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
the principle of a seat shell, instead stretching a fabric or leather panel between two aluminum
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Rare MP-81 Lounge Chair and Ottoman In Original Leather by Percival Lafer, 1970
By Percival Lafer
Located in São Paulo, BR
structural evolutions emerged. The initial rendition featured a fiberglass shell encased in a protective
Category
Late 20th Century Brazilian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Foam, Wood
H 35.44 in W 38.19 in D 35.44 in
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Shell Chair Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell chair ottoman you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A shell chair ottoman — often made from fabric, wood and upholstery — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the shell chair ottoman you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right shell chair ottoman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Art Deco and Louis XV styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made shell chair ottoman over the years, but those crafted by Donghia, Charles and Ray Eames and Ficks Reed are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Shell Chair Ottoman?
A shell chair ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,950, while the lowest priced sells for $640 and the highest can go for as much as $6,971.
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 Chair Ottoman
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
- Is the Shell Chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023No, chairs and ottomans don’t have to match. While you can often purchase matching ottomans for chairs, there is no rule about how to style furniture. Pieces with a similar shape, color or material can coordinate even if they aren’t a matched set. Find a range of chairs and ottomans on 1stDibs.
- 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 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.
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Herman Miller Eames Chair Eiffel