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Shell Chips Finished Regency Style Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Mid-Century Modern Regency orange lacquered shell finish arm chair. Mohair camel beige upholstery
Category
20th Century Colombian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R & Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Sylvie chair is an iconic design by R & Y Augousti. One of their very first designs, this
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs, Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner Style Bent Plywood 3 Leg Shell Chairs - Pair
These chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
Comfortable Art Deco Style Shell Chair with Fabric Upholstery and Lacquered Wood
Located in Ulm, DE
Invite your visitors to take a seat in this comfortable armchair.
This chair lends a special
Category
2010s German Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 35.83 in W 20.87 in D 24.02 in
Zenith Charles Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames
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
Pair of Green Painted French Style Side Chairs with Shell Motif and Tufted Seat
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Pair of carved dining chairs painted green with green diamond print fabric tufted seat and tight
Category
Mid-20th Century Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Paint
H 43 in W 21 in D 20 in
Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Shell Chair
Located in Tourcoing, FR
MCM style chair in a comfy shell shaped velvet, black lacquered wooden frame with gold feet. Around
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Space Age Chairs
Materials
Wood, Velvet
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
French Louis XV Style Carved Shell & Painted Caned Bergere Chairs -Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely pair of French Louis XV style caned bergere chairs with vintage check upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Oak, Down
Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With a unique sleek design, this pair of vintage chairs styled after Hans Wegner is sure to stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini Style Wrought Iron Swivel Chairs, a Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Homecrest Clam Shell Casino Salterini style wrought iron swivel chairs - a Pair. Item features
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 29 in W 25 in D 21 in
Eames for Herman Miller Terracotta Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s Eames terracotta fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases, designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Parchment DSS Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass parchment white shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage 1960s molded fiberglass side shell chairs designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Mid-Century Chocolate Brown '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
Mid-Century Yellow Mustard '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
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
Middle Eastern 19th Century Moorish Folding Chair Shell Inlaid
Located in North Hollywood, CA
and mother of pearl, shell inlays.
Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mother of pearl
Category
Antique 19th Century Egyptian Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Shell, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood
Eames for Herman Miller DSS Orange Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s DSS molded fiberglass shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Leather Lounges - Pair
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Mario Bellini Style Fiberglass Shell Modular Lounge Chairs in Edelman Leather
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 28 in W 32 in D 3 in
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, love heart shape
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Vintage Queen Anne Style Shell Carved Solid Wood Dining Chairs, Set of 8
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Queen Anne style shell carved solid wood dining chairs - set of 8. Item features (8) side
Category
Late 20th Century Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Mid-Century Chocolate Brown '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
Set of Eight Mid-Century Yellow Mustard '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
Eames for Herman Miller Yellow Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in yellow, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Chippendale Style Ribband Back Side Chair
Located in Wilson, NC
Chippendale style ribband back side chair, variations of this chair can been seen in Thomas
Category
Antique 1890s English Chippendale Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Mahogany
Postmodern Purple Ascending Clam Shell Back Swivel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
The Postmodern Purple Ascending Clam Shell Back Swivel Chairs, a pair, offer a bold and elegant
Category
20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Mariolina Conference Chair in Silk Grey Shell with Anthracite Legs by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
leaving the paper, balancing a careful style, attentive to the present, with the desire to break free of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
"Overdyed" Aniline Dyed Ash Plywood Shell and Steel Chair by Moroso for Diesel
By Moroso, Diesel Creative Team 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
"Overdyed" is a chair, designed by Diesel Creative Team and manufactured by Moroso, featuring a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan / Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs.
Style of Dorothy Draper / Gilbert Rohde
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 28.5 in
Eden Chair in Black Pen Shell and Upholstered in Calf-Hair by R&Y Augousti
By R & Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Eden chair in black pen shell and upholstered in black calf-hair adds the perfect balance
Category
21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Chairs
Materials
Shagreen Stingray
H 42.13 in W 15.75 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs.
Original upholstery looks pretty nice. May
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Early Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs in Tan
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Eames for Herman Miller Ultramarine Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in Ultramarine Blue, designed by Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Navy Blue Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Brown Eames for Herman Miller Vintage Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
We have eleven original 1960s Eames fiberglass shell chairs with original H bases. Narrow mount
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eames for Herman Miller Crimson Red Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s red fiberglass shell side chair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style Side Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Antique Liegoise Louis XIV Style side chairs were hand-crafted by the master artisans of Liege
Category
Early 20th Century Belgian Louis XIV Chairs
Materials
Silk, Oak
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
style. The chairs feature a rich walnut frame hand-carved with a dramatic scalloped shell motif back
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Four Walnut George II Style Side Chairs
Located in Wilson, NC
Set of four walnut George II style side chairs, the crest rail features the Prince of Wales plume
Category
Antique 1880s English George II Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair George II Style Carved Walnut Library Arm Chairs with tapestry fabric covers.
Late 19th
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Canvas
Set of Two Maison Jansen Style Bronze Patio Chairs
By Maison Jansen
Located in Chicago, IL
A set of two Maison Jansen Style patio chairs, with bronze rail cross back (rail bar stamped BRONZE
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Terracotta Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Boho Tessellated Coconut Shell Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Located in west palm beach, FL
Embrace eclectic charm with this set of 6 vintage Boho tessellated coconut shell dining chairs
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
French, Louis XV Style caned Chairs, Set of Six
By Massant
Located in Montreal, Quebec
classic style of Louis XV. The carved legs joined by an entretoise, the back of the chair and the seat
Category
20th Century French Louis XV Chairs
Materials
Cane, Giltwood, Wood
Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on Black H Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Grand Rapids, MI
USA, 1950s
Herman Miller Eames Side Shell Chair in Seafoam Light on original black H base. Chair
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Small Art Deco style club chair
Located in TILBURG, NL
Very decorative, Art Deco style little club chair. Walnut veneer and original green velvet
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
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
Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
A pair of early 20th C. French Country slipper chairs with beautifully maintained cane seats
Category
Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Cane, Walnut
Industrial Piramid Stacking, School Chairs Galvanitas S22 Prouve Style
By Galvanitas
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
Industrial Galvanitas S22 Compass / Pyramid School chairs from the 1960s.
The chair has a light
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Industrial Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 18.51 in
Handsome, Mid-Century, Stacking Fritz Hansen Style Wingback Dining Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fritz Hansen butterfly style teak toned wingback stacking chairs. Beautifully curved shell seat
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
French Louis XV Style Upholstered Side Chairs, Set of 4
Located in Sheridan, CO
(lot of 4) French Louis XV style side chairs, 20th c., having carved rocaille crest, in a floral
Category
Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Chairs
Materials
Textile, Wood
1959 Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Arm Shell Chair with Green Removable Pad
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1959 production Herman Miller Eames DAX dining / side chair with dark
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.25 in W 25 in D 23.5 in
Antique Italian Georgian Dining Chairs Shell Walnut Set of 5
Located in Lake Worth, FL
Shell Dining Chairs in Solid Walnut
Approximate Measurements in Inches
(These are hand-made items and
Category
Vintage 1930s Georgian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
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
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Multiple Available. Original Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
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Shell Style Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the shell style chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each shell style chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and fabric. Find 42 options for an antique or vintage shell style chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a shell style chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell style chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one shell style chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Contemporary Shells Inc., Arthur Umanoff and Pagholz Flötotto produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Shell Style Chair?
Prices for a shell style chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $245 and can go as high as $12,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,800.
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 Style 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Capiz shell designs have been described as rustic and boho. Capiz is a type of flat pearl made from a windowpane oyster found in and named for the province of Capiz in the Philippines. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Capiz shell items from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- What is a French-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
- What is a Morris-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
- What style is a spool chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a Thonet-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is a Parsons-style chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
- Are swivel chairs in style?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
- What style is a bouclé chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024There is no single style for a bouclé chair. The term bouclé actually refers to a type of upholstery made up of looped yarns. You can find it on many different kinds of accent chairs, including mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Louis XVI pieces. Explore a diverse assortment of bouclé chairs on 1stDibs.
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Franco Albini Rattan Lounge Chair
4 Dining Chairs Low Back
French Bistro Table Set
Burke Saarinen
Knoll Womb Vintage
Painted Chippendale Dining Chairs
Eames La Fonda Chairs
Herman Miller Purple