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Black Metal & Pagwood 1960s Chairs with Pagholz Shells
By Pagholz
Located in Varese, Lombardia
The chairs are 5. They are made from black metal legs and Pagholz pagwood seats. Some rivets have
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Cherner Side Chair with Metal Base
By The Cherner Chair Company, Norman Cherner
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 1958 molded plywood stacking chairs by Norman Cherner are perfect for home, office or cafe. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chair
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Seating: Ray and Charles Eames Padded Chair for Herman Miller
Own a piece of design history
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Introducing the Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs – Iconic Design, Unmatched Comfort
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Tan Padded Shell Chair
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Seating: Ray and Charles Eames Padded Chair for Herman Miller
Own a piece of design history
Category
20th Century American Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Vintage Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four vintage shell back chairs, black with chevron pattern. Midcentury metal chair newly
Category
20th Century American Regency Revival Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Pair of 1. Edition Metal Shell Coconuts
By George Nelson
Located in Munich, DE
designed by george nelson in 1955 and made by herman miller.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Yellow Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Techfab (2)
By TechFab
Located in Redding, CT
Price is for the pair. Pair of yellow fiberglass shell chairs by Techfab. (2)
Iconic ,classic
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Dining Chair State with Lacquered Metal
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
A set of two State dining chairs:
COM Seat and Back Upholstery
Smooth Easy Clean Shell Piping
Category
2010s Portuguese Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Dining Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Wichita, KS
Early model Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass dax shell dining chair in orange. it is stamped
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Lucite Shell Swivel Chairs
By Erwine & Estelle Laverne
Located in New York, NY
Stylish pair of swivel chairs each having a curved Lucite back with vinyl pad seat, mounted on a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Shell Chair - leather upholstery and wood base
By Michael Dreeben
Located in Chicago, IL
The Shell Chair developed out of my interest in traditional craft practices in North India - in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Chairs
Materials
Leather
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
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
Space Age Vintage Orange Plastic Metal Chair 1970s
Located in Vienna, AT
Pop Art vintage plastic metal chair from a sports stadium in Vienna shows a steel frame and an
Category
Vintage 1970s Austrian Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal
Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clam shell seat, this chair is ready to elevate any space, whether in the living room or even throne
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Set of ten Dutch mid-century stacking chairs with single shell seat
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome, mid-century, reddish teak toned, single shell seat chairs with teal blue enameled metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Wicker Shell Armchair on Metal Base French, circa 1960
Located in Labrit, Landes
French chair made in wicker in the 20th mid-century on a black painted base.
Good condition with
Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Déjà Vu Chair in Textured Fabric and Black Matte Metal
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames by Hermann Miller Design Red Fabric and Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brescia, IT
Charles Eames
by Hermann Miller,
circa 1960s.
Ivory shell seat and red fabric
metal and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 24.41 in
Déjà Vu Chair in Wobble Fabric and Black Matte Metal
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Orange Eiffel Shell Chair By Charles And Ray Eames For Herman Miller, 1960s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Zohor, SK
Original 1960s orange fiberglass shell chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s British Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 17.72 in D 20.87 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
Déjà Vu Chair in Natté White Fabrics and Black Matte Metal
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Déjà Vu chair is composed of a wooden shell padded with different densities polyurethane foam and
Category
2010s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Molded Plastic X-Base Shell Chairs, Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Eames for Herman Miller mid century molded plastic x-base shell chairs - pair.
Measures: 24.75
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31 in W 24.75 in D 22.5 in
Silver, Metal Sylvie Chair by Stefano Del Vecchio for Delvis Unlimited
Located in Milan, Milan
The solid metal Sylvie chair is made entirely of cast aluminum silver, left in its unfinished state
Category
2010s Italian Chairs
Materials
Metal, Silver
H 33.08 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in
Modern Italian Chair in Lacquered Metal and Polypropylene, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, this is a stackable chair composed of a polypropylene shell with soft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.9 in W 21.7 in D 17.7 in
Modern Italian Chair in Lacquered Metal and Polypropylene, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, this is a stackable chair composed of a polypropylene shell with soft
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33.9 in W 21.7 in D 17.7 in
Rare Red Prouve Style Stacking Chairs with Dark Metal Compass Legs
By Jean Prouvé, Galvanitas
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Prouve style Industrial Stacking chairs with Fritz Hansen style shell seat in red with dark
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Patterned Full Moon Chair with Black Lacquered Shell, Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lacquered shell of the Moon and FullMoon chaise lounge sits on a very light metal frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.6 in W 31.4 in D 59 in
Charles Eames for Herman Miller DSX Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Garnerville, NY
Charles Eames for Herman Miller fiberglass DSX shell chair. Circa 1970. Retains all it's plastic
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Modern Italian Eco Leather and Lacquered Metal Chair, Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Bontempi Casa, Nata chair combines comfort and simple lines. Its frame is in Anthracite
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 22.4 in D 18.9 in
Modern Italian Eco Leather and Lacquered Metal Chair, Bontempi Casa Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Bontempi Casa, Nata chair combines comfort and simple lines. Its frame is in Natural
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35 in W 22.4 in D 18.9 in
Modern Italian Chair with Metal Frame and Upholstered Seat, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Bontempi Casa, Kuga Slim chair represents a modern reinterpretation of a Classic and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.9 in W 22.4 in D 17.7 in
Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair Model "Shell" White
By Forma Brazil, Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in Barcelona, ES
Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997)
Armchair model “Shell”
Manufactured by Forma
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.71 in W 29.14 in D 30.52 in
Modern Italian Chair with Metal Frame and Upholstered Seat, Bontempi Collection
By Bontempi Casa
Located in Titusville, PA
Designed by Pocci&Dondoli, the Drop chair has folds on the back making it a masterpiece of tailor
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian International Style Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.3 in W 23.2 in D 22.8 in
Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid-century fiberglass wheeled shell chair.
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
This chair measures: 18.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller MCM Fiberglass Wheeled Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller mid century fiberglass wheeled shell chair
This chair
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Countryside, IL
Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller Mid Century Wheeled Shell Chair
This chair measures: 18.5
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
German Mid Century Wood Single Shell and Chromed Steel Rods Legs Chairs, 1960s
Located in MIlano, IT
German Mid-Century Modern pair of dark wood single shell and chromed steel rods legs chairs, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32.29 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Wilkhahn Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
By Wilkhahn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wilkhahn, lounge chairs, leather, metal, Germany, 1970s
These cubic low lounge chairs rest on a
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, leather, metal, Europe, 1970s
Cubic, low lounge chair on a swivel base
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Full Moon Chair in Grey with Black Lacquered Shell by Ludovica & Roberto Palomba
By Ludovica + Roberto Palomba 1, Driade
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The lacquered shell of the Moon and FullMoon chaise longue sits on a very light metal frame and
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 36.6 in W 31.4 in D 59 in
Midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Mortsel, BE
Introducing the midcentury Charles Eames by Herman Miller Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair, a timeless
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.45 in
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal 1960s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This rattan and metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Wingback Chair in Orange Fabric and Metal
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Wingback chair, metal, fabric, Italy, 1960s
Eccentric wingback chair in its original orange
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid-Century Modern Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs in Red Orange Vinyl - Set of 4
Fabulous set
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 19 in D 20.5 in
Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Set of four molded shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
1950s Herman Miller Gray Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Gray Fiberglass Shell Armchair Set of Two
31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Octavia Chairs, Green and Gray Shell by Laun
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Octavia chairs, green and gray shell by Laun ( Handmade in Los Angeles )
Dawn Collection
Category
2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Early Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Tan
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in thready tan, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Children's Small Mid Century Tubular Metal Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Children's Small Mid Century Tubular Metal Side Chairs - A Pair. Item featured is a Small
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Herman Miller Parchment Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Parchment Fiberglass Chair Set of Two
31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat 18 Arm
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
1 of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Shell Plastic Dining Chairs in style of Eames Shell
Located in Zagreb, HR
Four high-quality production Mid-century Modern dining chairs made from a chromed metal base and
Category
Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Shell Lounge Square Chair in Natural Walnut with upholstery seat in leather
By Niko Kralj
Located in Ljubljana, SI
geometric lines in metal and softly curved plywood. Niko Kralj elevated the Shell Chair to a new level
Category
2010s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 30.71 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a super rare and original Eames for Herman Miller 1954 DKX chair with wire top
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32.25 in W 19 in D 21 in
Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
specific chair is an early model, since the shell is made out of metal, while later editions were produced
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 36.62 in W 41.34 in D 35.63 in
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Shell Metal Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
Find a variety of shell metal chairs available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, plastic and fiberglass, all shell metal chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 120 antique and vintage shell metal chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 5 modern editions to choose from as well. There are all kinds of shell metal chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Shell metal chairs made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Shell metal chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are consistently popular.
How Much are Shell Metal Chairs?
Prices for shell metal chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, shell metal chairs begin at $185 and can go as high as $32,000, while the average can fetch as much as $1,400.
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 Metal Chairs
- 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 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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