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Herman Miller Eames PSCC Swivel Desk Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Light yellow fiberglass shell desk chair by Herman Miller. Designed by Charles and Ray Eames. Model
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fine English Edwardian Revolving Desk Chair
Located in Whaley Bridge, GB
K0605 Fine quality and very elegant Edwardian solid mahogany swivelling office chair, having sting
Category
Early 20th Century English Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Antique Regency Quality Mahogany Desk Chair
Located in Suffolk, GB
Antique Regency quality mahogany desk chair having a quality attractive gadroon and shell carved
Category
Antique 19th Century European Regency Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Other
1977 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames, produced
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Set of Four Eames for Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Dazzling mid-century set of four padded swivel chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Space Age Black Faux Leather Swan Desk Chair Office Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
chair or desk chair, this model from the 1960s with a metal base with four wheels and a seat shell
Category
Mid-20th Century Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Upholstered Shell Office Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century upholstered shell office chair
This chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1985 Eames Herman Miller EC175 Upholstered Fiberglass Shell Chair Museum Quality
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and marvelous EC175-8 chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34 in W 25 in D 28 in
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen 'Oxford' Desk Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, pair of 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
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A fabulous vintage office chair or desk chair with a red curved seat shell in iconic tulip shape
Category
Vintage 1960s Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Post Modern Office Desk Side Dining Chair by Steelcase
By Steelcase, Charles Pollock
Located in New York, NY
Chic architectural, ergonomic design office, side desk, dining chairs by Steelcase. The chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
American Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in MIlano, IT
American modern Yellow Shell Chairs by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, 1970s
Pair of
Category
Vintage 1970s Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 18.51 in D 23.63 in
JK810 Kill International desk chair Designed by Jorgen Kastholm
By Kill International, Jørgen Kastholm
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
manufacturer Alfred Kill International.
The fiberglass shell is laquered and upholstered in black natural
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Three White Leather Bird Desk Chairs by Fabricius & Kastholm for Kill
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Dronten, NL
version, making these highly collectible and sought after. Priced as a set. Two chairs are the low-back
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 35.44 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
Catifa Desk Chair by Studio Lievore Altherr Molina for Arper, 2004
By Arper, Lievore Altherr Molina
Located in Lisboa, PT
This chair, model Catifa, was designed by Lievore Altherr Molina, for Arper, in Italy, in 2004
Category
Early 2000s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
1958, Ray & Charles Eames, Herman Miller, PSCC Fiberglass Office Desk Chair
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Beautiful office chair with shell and purple upholstery on wheels. This office chair is adjustable in height
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.23 in W 20.08 in D 21.66 in
Herman Miller Eames Model DAT-1 Tilting Swivel Office/Desk Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Great example of the Eames DAT-1 classic office chair. Molded fiberglass shell lined with naugahyde
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
BO611 Swivel Desk Chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius - Bo-Ex, Denmark
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Utrecht, NL
Rare model BO611 swivel chair by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, manufactured by Bo-Ex Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 22.45 in D 25.6 in
Eames Herman Miller Aluminum Base Swivel Desk Office Chair in Blue Fiberglass
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Eames design, hard to find form, fiberglass shell in blue, on cast aluminum base. This chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 17.5 in D 17 in
Rare Desk Chairs BO611 by Preben Fabricius & Jorgen Kastholm for Bo Ex 1960s
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Aachen, NW
Rare pair model BO611 desk chairs by Jorgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius.
The chairs were
Category
Vintage 1960s Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
1950's Vintage Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Armchairs for Herman Miller-A Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Charles Eames molded fiberglass shell arm chairs for Herman Miller, in a parchment color
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.5 in W 24.75 in D 24.5 in
19th Century French Louis XV Cane Five-Leg Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
, circa 1880, the corner chair has an arched cane back decorated with a shell motif at the pediment. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
20th Century French Louis XV Carved Walnut and Cane Desk Armchair
Located in Dallas, TX
1990, the chair stands on cabriole legs decorated with leaf motifs at the shoulders, and ending with
Category
Late 20th Century French Louis XV Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Cane, Walnut
Eva Leather Swivel Chair
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Eva swivel chair has a rigid polyurethane shell in white leather with a thin seat cushion
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Eva Leather Padded Swivel Chair
By Enrico Pellizzoni
Located in Milan, IT
Eva swivel padded chair has a rigid polyurethane shell padded and covered in soft brown leather and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Steelcase i2i Swivel Club Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in Denton, TX
Steelcase swivel plastic shell chair with upholstered swivel seat and back.
The four prong polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Metal
Executive Chair by Charles Pollock for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Charles Pollock for Knoll office desk chair featuring brown leather upholstery. When you think of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dat-1 Swivel Desk or Office Armchair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
available.
Eames DAT Chair was given for the Desk (D) Height, Arm (A) Chair on Tilt (T) Base. The chair was
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 34.26 in W 24.81 in D 22.84 in
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
a thorough cleaning and polishing. Truly a fun chair. We think it would be great as a desk chair in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen High Back 'Oxford' Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, set of six 'Oxford' desk chairs model 3272, aluminium, wood, fabric
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Wilkhahn Delta leather dining/conference chair from Delta Design
By Wilkhahn
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
flawless, the plastic shell and the aluminum base only show minimal signs of wear. The chair is rotatable
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair Queen Anne style arm chairs, circa 1900
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality pair of Walnut Queen Anne style arm chairs, each with upholstered back rest and
Category
20th Century English Queen Anne Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Set of ten Office Chairs, white and metal, 20th Century
Located in Greding, DE
Set of ten office chairs on metal legs and white seat shells with armrests. The chairs feature a
Category
20th Century European Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
"Orly" Stacking Chairs by Bruno Pollak for Solo, Germany 1979
By Sulo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
. Eggshell cream white plastic shells on chrome base. All chairs are in used condition, with wear
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mauser Seat 150 leather office chair by Herbert Hirche
By Mauser Werke, Herbert Hirche
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A Seat 150 office chair in a black/black color combination. The soft, black, quilted leather is in
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Pollack Executive Chair by Charles Pollack for Knoll
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Sagaponack, NY
edge banding around the chair’s periphery separating hard shell frame from upholstery. Original Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Setu Office Chair by Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller
By Studio 7.5 1, Herman Miller
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Setu Chair defines flexibility, moving with the user, with a clean aesthetic that suits nearly
Category
Early 2000s North American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Aubergine Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
chair rigidity between its shell back and upholstered front.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
Knoll Pollock Chair reupholstered in Black Italian Leather, Steel Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
its shell back and upholstered front.
This Executive Chair has been newly reupholstered in fine
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31 in W 26.25 in D 28.25 in
2 Eames Fiberglass Swivel Chairs on Aluminum Group Bases
By Charles Eames
Located in New York, NY
Hard to find Eames form, fiberglass shell on aluminum group bases. The ivory shells swivel on the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Aluminum Chairs by Charles & Ray Eames for Vitra, USA, 1958
By Vitra, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Antwerp, BE
Aluminum Chair; Charles & Ray Eames; Vitra; 1958; Office Chair; Leather; Chrome; Brown; The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Mid Century Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair Labelled
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in High Wycombe, GB
Chair
Used for a desk or study, office chair or lounge
Brand: Herman Miller I Designers: Charles
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
Knoll Pollock Executive Chair in Original Black Leather, Matte Black Frame
By Charles Pollock
Located in Wilton, CT
as the single joinery mechanism giving the chair rigidity between its shell back and upholstered
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 31 in W 26.25 in D 28.25 in
Danish Modern High Back Swivel Oxford chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Belmont, MA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 'Oxford' high backed desk chair, aluminum, wood, fabric upholstery
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 50 in W 17.5 in D 23 in
Black Polypropylene Stackable DR. Yes Chair by Philippe Starck & Eugeni Quitllet
By Kartell, Philippe Starck
Located in High Wycombe, GB
legs jagged outline and curved shell into a comfortable chair
Dr. Yes is a chair with a unique
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Futurist Office Chairs and Desk Ch...
Materials
Plastic
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 21.42 in
Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 10 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.95 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
Terni Series Office Chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, Italy, 1958
By Ico Parisi, Ico & Luisa Parisi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Office chair by Ico Parisi for MIM Roma, a timeless masterpiece of mid-century Italian design. This
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob
By Knoll, George Nelson, Charles Pollock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
I don't think there could be a cooler color / fabric combination Pollock chair in existence. The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
Office Chair Vintage Vitramat by Wolfgang Mueller Deisig 1976 Vitra Switzerland
By Wolfgang Mueller Deisig
Located in Vienna, AT
chair features a black PVC seat shell with a foam upholstered seat and back and covered with brown
Category
Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plastic
H 38.59 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Progress Swivel Office Chairs by Hans von Klier & Ettore Sottsass for Poltronova
By Ettore Sottsass, Hans Von Klier, Poltronova
Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE
A pair of "Progress" office swivel chairs designed by Hans von Klier and Ettore Sottsass for
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in
Steelcase Swivel Chairs in the style of Pollack c.1970's 6 available
By Steelcase
Located in New York, NY
Chic, stylish, voguish set of swivel chairs by Steelcase, circa 1970's. These chairs have a vibrant
Category
Vintage 1970s American Post-Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
EA178 Loose Pad Chair by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
Fiberglass shell with upholstered frame, loose cushion. Extremely rare and hard to find. Aluminum
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Vintage Black Office Chair by Arne Jacobsen 1950s, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Vienna, AT
rubber.
The seat shell is made of black lacquered plywood.
The special feature of the office chair is to
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Plywood
H 32.68 in W 19.29 in D 20.08 in
Set of 12 Executive "Pollock" Chairs by Charles Pollock for Knoll, USA, 1963
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Hellouw, NL
These 12 executive chairs are a true classic hailing from the illustrious stable of manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seams: the variety of possible designs underscores the individuality of this shell chair. In its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
De Sede DS-279 Office Chair with Castors in Perla Upholstery by Christian Werner
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
seams: the variety of possible designs underscores the individuality of this shell chair. In its
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 33.08 in W 24.02 in D 24.02 in
1 OF 2 VINTAGE UNIQUE CHARLES POLLOCK KNOLL RESTORED BROWN LEATHER OFFICE CHAiRS
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in GB
postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price.
This sale is for one chair with the option to buy two
Category
20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 32.49 in W 26.38 in D 28.15 in
Modern by Giuseppe Carpanelli Cartesio Office Armchair
By Carpanelli
Located in Desio, IT
Desk armchair in wood. Visible shell in natural canaletta walnut. Upholstery in fabric & leather.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Velvet, Faux Leather, Wood
Steelcase Office Armchairs Model #451
By Steelcase
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Steelcase armchairs, model #451 feature plastic shells, metal arms and 4 prong pedestal
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
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Shell Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal shell desk chair for your home. A shell desk chair — often made from fiberglass, plastic and metal — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell desk chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each shell desk chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Louis XV or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shell desk chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Shell Desk Chair?
The average selling price for a shell desk chair at 1stDibs is $1,097, while they’re typically $575 on the low end and $8,000 for the highest priced.
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 Desk Chair
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
- Is the Shell Chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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