Italian Midcentury Modern Shell Sofa, Velvet, Circa 1940
Located in Hudson, NY
An Italian midcentury modern clam shell sofa with a striking silhouette. The arched channel back and curved seat are upholstered in a soft brown velvet, finished with round tapered l...
Velvet, Wood
$3,388Sale Price|19% Off
Large Shell Sofa Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Decorated Velvet Fabric
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
Velvet
$8,544Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Sofa, Shell / Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the...
Fabric
$8,544Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Sofa, Shell/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the...
Fabric
Hans Hartl "Soloform 5008" Chaise Lounge
By Hans Hartl, Eugen Schmidt
Located in Hanover, MA
Measures: 72 1/2" W x 35 3/4" D x 30 1/4" H Known as the Shell Couch (Schalencouch) channel tufted white leather upholstered hardwood frame with elastic straps and foam on tubula...
Chrome
$8,544Sale Price / item|20% Off
Milo Sofa, Shell/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Designer Marie Burgos has expanded on the design concept for her acclaimed Milo lounge chair and created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the...
Fabric
Lunisolar Single Seater Couch in Lacquered Wood, Shell and Wool by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lunisolar Single Seater Couch in Lacquered Wood, Shell and Wool by Artempo Dimensions: D 93 x W 116,6 x H 73,5 cm.
Shell, Wool, Wood, Plywood, Lacquer
Lunisolar Three Seater Couch in Lacquered Wood, Shell and Wool by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lunisolar Three Seater Couch in Lacquered Wood, Shell, and Wool by Artempo Dimensions: D 93 x W 254 x H 73,5 cm.
Wood, Plywood, Lacquer, Shell, Wool
$7,817Sale Price / item|20% Off
21st Century Lorsky Sofa, Velvet, Sardonic Shell and Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Fratelli Basile, Hebanon Studio
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Elegant hand-chiselled cameos in sardonic shell embellish the armrests. Available in other colours on request.
Velvet, Wood, Hardwood, Shell
Custom Curved Kidney Sofa in Camel Mohair with Castanho Leather Shell
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
A distinguishing feature of the design is the Castanho leather outer shell, which wraps the exterior sides and back portions of the sofa.
Upholstery, Leather, Mohair, Wood
Sculptural Velvet Curved Sofa with Abstract Tapestry Shell and Patinated Bronze
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
This sculptural four-seat sofa is defined by a sweeping organic silhouette and a soft, enveloping upholstered form. A continuous curved back wraps around the generously proportioned ...
Upholstery, Wood
Antique Caribbean Regency Carved Wood and Hand Caned Sofa w/ Shell & Wave Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Caribbean Regency carved-wood and cane sofa from the early 20th century. This antique sofa from Jamaica features a carved crest in shell and wave motif, gracefully curved arms, and...
Cane, Wood
Soft Brutalist Three-Seater Sofa in Cream Wool Bouclé with Faux Fur Outer Shell
By JLC
Located in New York, NY
Characterized by a striking juxtaposition of structural discipline and tactile warmth, this three-seater sofa features a monolithic, hand-carved silhouette defined by clean architect...
Bouclé, Upholstery, Faux Fur
Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in egg shell off white como velvet fabric A foot that hides another.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in egg shell off white como velvet fabric A foot that hides another.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Como Velvet Fabric A foot that hides another.
Upholstery
Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three white fiberglass and light purple vinyl seats with Formica tables on each end sitting o...
Chrome
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3-seater sofa in egg shell off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 seater sofa in egg shell off-white como velvet fabric It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions lena 2.5 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-white Como Velvet Fabric It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions lena 4 seater sofa in egg shell off-white malmoe terry fabric It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in egg shell off-white Como velvet fabric It looks like it's straight out of a movie, with its generous curves and wide armrests.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions Giovanna 4 seater sofa in egg shell off-white malmoe terry fabric.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 4 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.
Upholstery
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.
Upholstery
Restored Art Deco Rattan Shell Back Rattan Sectional Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Frankl inspired sectional two-seat rattan sofa features a red shell back seat around the perimeter of the backrest and X base.
Rattan
$2,413Sale Price|55% Off
Fritz Hansen by Jaime Hayon Blue & Grey RO Sofa
By Fritz Hansen, Jaime Hayon
Located in Rochester, England
The shell of the sofa is upholstered in blue fabric, contrasting to the grey upholstery of the headrest and seat cushion, while the base is constructed from brushed aluminium.
Fabric
Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
This piece is triple signed, featuring Paul Evans initials and date on the bottom of the sofa's shell, another Evans signature and date on the base of the sofa, and a G singed above ...
Bronze
"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
Shell or "Concha" sofa is made of iron and recently reupholstered in yellow velvet by the experienced craftsmen in our team.
Iron
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in EggShell OffWhite Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 seater sofa in egg shell off-white malmoe terry fabric Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.
Upholstery
Rare Environ Tre Sculptural Sofa by Edoardo Landi, Gruppo N, Nikol, Italy 1971
By Edoardo Landi, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Den Haag, NL
The sofa creates a shell-like environment that cocoons the sitter.
Fabric, Foam
French Louis XV Corbeille Settee with Original Distressed Patina and Shell Crest
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A poetic expression of 18th-century romance, this exquisite Corbeille settee is a vision of faded grandeur. With its gracefully undulating silhouette, signature low arms that sweep ...
Iron
$5,230Sale Price / set|45% Off
Amanta Modular Sofa in Orange Leather for C&B Italy, from Mario Bellini 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oirlo, LI
The seat is in excellent condition. The fiberglass shells show hardly any signs of wear. The armchairs can be placed individually or combined into a sofa.
Leather, Fiberglass
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in EggShell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric Giovanna is a sofa with a strong profile.
Upholstery
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
Consisting of five elements in its original fabric and dark fiberglass shells, this sofa offers a unique and exciting design that is typical of Bellini's work.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Almelo, NL
Consisting of four elements in its original fabric and dark fiberglass shells, this sofa offers a unique and exciting design that is typical of Bellini's work.
Fabric, Fiberglass
Faux Tortoise Shell Painted Sofa Console Table Manner of Maison Jansen
By Maison Jansen
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Add timeless elegance to your home with this exquisite tortoise shell-painted sofa table, finished on all sides and crafted in the manner of Maison Jansen.
Brass
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
Faux Tortoise Shell Patinated Brass Top Parsons Style Console Sofa Table
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Parsons-style faux tortoise shell finish console table with a patinated brass-clad top. This piece measures: 28.5" T x 56" L x 14" D
Brass
$1,168Sale Price|20% Off
French large sofa bench sofa in carved painted wood - Louis XV style France
By Nicolas Heurtaut
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
Wide and deep seat, shell crosspieces. The sofa is very well upholstered with a floral velvet in pink and green tones.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood
$19,333Sale Price / set|15% Off
Wittmann Merwyn Armchairs, Sofa Bench and Miles Table by Sebastian Herkner STOCK
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
Collection by Sebastian Herkner Merwyn Dining Armchairs Cat E-Seat: Velvet Harald 612 Brass Satin matte pipping & Shell: Nappa flint Merwyn dining sofa 135cm (53.1") with armrests...
Marble, Brass
Carl-Johan Boman, Settee, Beige Linen, Wood, Finland, 1950s
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Stamford, CT
Carl-Johan Boman, Finnish Mid-Century Modern, Sofa or Settee, Beige Linen, Lacquered Wood, Finland, 1950s A rare shell back two seater sofa designed by Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy...
Linen
GOYO Steel and Maple Lounge Chair
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
Inspired By The Traditional Tibetan Singing Bowls, The Goyo Chair Is Designed As A Human-centric Singing Bowl That Produces Quiet; Healing Sounds When Struck On Its Metal Shell. “ Pe...
Steel
Peter Ghyczy Biri T29 Coffee Table, Glass & Steel, Mid-Century 1970
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
This design studio gave birth to many novel, modular components, such as shelters, facade elements but most notably various types of furniture, among them chairs, shell chairs, secti...
Metal
$720Sale Price|20% Off
Peter Ghyzcy Coffee Table with Wooden Legs Model T56/2
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
This design studio gave birth to many novel, modular components, such as shelters, facade elements but most notably various types of furniture, among them chairs, shell chairs, secti...
Glass, Wood
Shell Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
A Gio Ponti three seat 'Shell' sofa for "Casa e Giardino", 1940's Italy.
Leather
Unavailable
H 32 in W 52 in D 37 in
Louis Durot French Post War Artist Cowrie Shell Sofa Settee Sculpture in Polymer
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is an oversized and stylized cowrie shell sofa settee. The settee is constructed of a polymer / polyurethane foam of Mr.
Foam
Unavailable
H 35.04 in W 75.6 in D 40.56 in
Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Shell-shaped in Blue velvet. with wooden feet.
Velvet, Wood
Unavailable
H 26 in W 65 in D 42 in
Louis Durot French Post War Artist Red Lips L'echauffeuse Sofa Settee Sculpture
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
Search HKFA on 1stdibs, view my storefront and see the other work by Louis Durot, an oversized cowrie shell sofa settee sculptural work of art / furniture. - Mr.
Foam
Austro Hungarian Shell Shaped Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A beautiful Austro Hungarian shell shaped two seater sofa , using some original fabric with red velvet damask by GP&J Baker and gold braiding added. 1927.
Tapestry, Velvet, Braid
Custom Tufted Shell Slope Arm Sofa
Located in San Francisco, CA
Presents a custom tufted shell slope arm sofa. Tufted and channeled upholstery line the low sculptural back.
Fabric, Wood
Unavailable
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 34.26 in
Shell 2S Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Two Seat Sofa Upholstered in White Fabric
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Crafted with the most exquisite fabrics, the embracing curves of the Shell collection draw a sense of warmth and comfort into every environment. The piece was designed and manufactur...
Upholstery
Unavailable
H 38 in W 38.59 in D 98.43 in
Stylish Sculptural Sofa in Fiberglass with Organic Shell-Inspired Design
Located in Barcelos, PT
The Concha Sofa is a sculptural piece that transcends conventional furniture design. Inspired by the organic elegance of a seashell, its flowing curves create a seamless and fluid fo...
Fiberglass
Unavailable
H 77 in W 145 in D 79 in
Late 19th Century Blue Velvet Sofa with Wooden Shell and Carved and Gilded Feet
Located in Firenze, FI
Late 19th Century blue velvet sofa with wooden shell and carved and gilded feet.
Velvet
Bovenkamp Sofa Designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen
By Bovenkamp, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Sint Oedenrode, NL
Overall, this sofa has a very compact and simplistic form because of the shell.
Fabric, Oak
Large Sea Table with Shell Top by Giovanna Ticciati
By Giovanna Ticciati
Located in Petworth, GB
A large sea table with shell top by Giovanna Ticciati. The side table has an undulating top with a chamfered edge giving the impression of a delicate, thin surface, the ripples are c...
Steel, Aluminum
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa; having a shell carved crest rail above a padded back and a stuff-over seat, raised on cabriole legs, 19th Century.
Wood
Italian 1950s 'Shell' Sofa Set
Located in London, GB
Generously proportioned and comfortable two-seat “shell” sofa with matching armchairs. Upholstered in soft rose colored fabric, standing on tapered black metal legs terminating on sm...
Two-Seat Shell Sofa in Original Green Velvet
Located in Brussels, BE
Two-seat shell sofa in original green velvet.
Velvet
De Sede Reupholstered DS-102 Shell Sofa
By Mathias Hoffmann, De Sede
Located in Rochester, England
Introducing the DS-102 Shell Sofa by De Sede - a work of art of design and craftsmanship.
Fabric, Foam
Sold
H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 21.66 in
Hans Wegner Shell Sofa Model 1935 Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare shell sofa model 1935 designed by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 53.15 in D 25.6 in
Hans Jørgen Wegner FH 1936 shell sofa in beech, Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This shell sofa, model FH 1936, was designed by Hans Jørgen Wegner and produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1950s.
Beech
Nanna Ditzel Leather and Walnut Model ND82 Shell Sofa, Denmark, 1952
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in New York, NY
Nanna Ditzel 1923-2005. Free-standing shell sofa with seat and back upholstered in cognac leather, walnut frame.
Leather, Walnut
Beautiful Italian Shell Sofa in Blue Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
Elegant Italian sofa from the 1950s. The sofa features a shell-shaped design typical of the midcentury. the sofa has recently been refurbished with an elegant blue velvet.
Velvet, Wood
Art Deco Velvet Channel Back "Shell" Sofa
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An Art Deco "shell" or channel back sofa / settee in a powdery shade of navy blue.
Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Paint
Shell Back Sofa
Located in Kent, Dover
An Italian shell backed sofa, newly upholstered in pale pink velvet.
Egg Shell White Coverall Sofa
Located in Dallas, TX
Egg shell white coverall sofa. Brand: LEE. Slipped cover sofa with extra cushion added.
Upholstery
Walnut Shell Floating Sofa by Charlton
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Walnut shell floating sofa by Charlton. Walnut shell sits up on 4 chrome round feet.
Upholstery, Walnut
1970s Danish Shell 3-Seat Sofa
Located in Praha, CZ
Newly upholstered in synthetic sheep skin upholstery.
Fabric
Tortoise shell lacquer sofa table or console
Located in St. Louis, MO
Tortoise shell lacquer parsons leg table, c. 1960s
Wood
Mid Century Faux Tortoise Shell Parsons Sofa Table
Located in Redding, CT
Mid Century Faux Tortoise Shell Parsons Sofa Table. This designer table has a double tier for extra storage.
Laminate, Wood
Tortoise Shell Lacquered Sofa and Ottoman by Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed
Located in Westport, CT
Tortoise Shell Lacquered Sofa by Ficks Reed, newly upholstered in beige linen with chocolate leather buttons.
Wood, Upholstery
Sold
H 39 in W 72 in D 34 in
French Louis XV Style 19th Century Carved Wood Three-Seat Sofa with Shell Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
The scrolled upper rail is adorned with three hand carved shells marking each seat. The sofa comprises three back cushions and a long custom cushion on the seat, while the upholstere...
Upholstery, Wood
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