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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
1962 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames DSR Fiberglass Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. These particular examples date to 1962. These chairs feature molded fiberglass shells in orange, and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 16.75 in D 18.25 in
2010s Pair of Herman Miller Eames Dining Side Shell Chairs w/ Orange Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of orange upholstered Plastic Shell Chairs with Eiffel bases, made from steel with a
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.75 in W 18.25 in D 22.25 in
Original Eames Fiberglass Shell Chairs by Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
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
Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Elephant Hide Gray Shell Chairs, Five
By Ray Eames, Charles Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Garnerville, NY
A set of five fine Eames for Herman Miller Elephant Hide Gray fiberglass side shell chairs with the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
Early Pair Harry Bertoia Molded Fiberglass Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched Pair molded fiberglass shell side chairs designed by Harry Bertoia and manufactured by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.5 in W 20.5 in D 22 in
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Side Shell Dining Chairs 8x Available
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair and we have eight available for purchase. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in black, and
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 21.75 in
Early Set of Four Harry Bertoia Molded Shell Side Chairs for Knoll, Labeled
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
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
Set of Four English George II Period Walnut Side Chairs with Shelled Carved Legs
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4 English George II period walnut side chairs of good scale, the undulating crestrail
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English George II Side Chairs
Materials
Walnut
H 39 in W 22 in D 18 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 Herman Miller Shell Chairs Multiple
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Eames Herman Miller fiberglass stacking chairs
2000s
100 available
Black molded material with
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Polystyrene
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
C18th century Swedish rococo original painted carved shell detailed chair
Located in London, GB
. The chair features carved shell detailing to the front of the seat and back, with trailing leaf
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
H 40.95 in W 21.66 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 Signed Eames Herman Miller Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
Set of 4 Eames Herman Miller Stacking Chairs
CIRCA 2000
Black molded material with fabric seat pad
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Plastic
Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of coconut shell chairs with curved backs and mother-of-pearl inlay detail at top. Paris
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Coconut
A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Style Herman Miller Shell Chair in Gray Plastic
By Herman Miller
Located in Freehold, NJ
This mid century style chair by Charles Eames for Herman Miller features gray plastic construction
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of Four Midcentury Tortoise Shell Style Burnt Bamboo Folding Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Doylestown, PA
Beautiful set of four vintage tortoise shell burnt bamboo folding chairs. Great for extra side
Category
Mid-20th Century Bohemian Side Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Antique French Carved Upholstered Wood Grotto Shell Motif Chairs - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
of antique side chairs will be a fabulous addition to a dining room or dressing table. Each chair is
Category
Antique 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 35.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head.
very collectable and
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs
Materials
Bone, Mother-of-Pearl, Abalone, Shell
2019 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chair in Purple with Eiffel Base
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
. This chair features a molded plastic shell in purple, and has an Eiffel base in a white powder-coated
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21.4 in
2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs in White 10x Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair and we have 10 available for purchase. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in white, and
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 21.5 in
C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
with a parchment colored fiberglass shell seat. SAX is an acronym for Standard Arm Chair on an X Base
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.75 in W 24.5 in D 23.5 in
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 17.13 in
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
2018 Herman Miller Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chair w/ Eiffel Base Blue 1x Avail
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Philadelphia, PA
chair and we have three available for purchase. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in aqua sky
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21.4 in
2014 Set of Four Herman Miller Eames Plastic Shell Chairs White w/ Eiffel Base
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
the full set of four. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in white, and have Eiffel bases made
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21.4 in
Set of 6 French Louis XV Painted Side Chairs
Located in Queens, NY
Set of 6 French Louis XV style (19/20th Cent) walnut and gold painted high back side chairs with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Louis XV Side Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Eames DSW Side Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller in
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
Mid-20th Century MCM Tulip Chairs White Shell & Black Cushions by Burke Set of 4
By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.
Located in Topeka, KS
FABULOUS Tulip armless or side chairs by Burke comprised of white fiberglass shells mounted on a white
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.25 in W 31.25 in D 22 in
2017 Set of Four Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs in White with Oak Bases
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Eames DSW Side Chairs, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames for
Category
2010s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 17.75 in D 21 in
1954 Herman Miller Eames Wire Shell Chair X Base DKX-1 Redwood Avenue Label
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
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
1954 Herman Miller Eames Rope Edge DAX Arm Shell Dining Chair X Base 3 Available
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Philadelphia, PA
tan fiberglass shell seat atop a steel X-base. DAX is an acronym for Dining Arm X Base Chair. The
Category
Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.25 in W 24.875 in D 23.5 in
1969 Executive Armchairs Leather & Fiberglass Shell, Lübke
By Konrad Schäfer, Joe Colombo, Lübke, Eero Saarinen
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Stunning 1969 leather and fiberglass shell executive armchairs by Konrad Schäfer. The now iconic
Category
Vintage 1960s German Space Age Side 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
Middle Eastern 19th Century Inlaid Moorish Folding Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and shell
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Turkish Moorish Side Chairs
Materials
Wood, Shell
Middle Eastern Moorish 19th Century Folding Chair
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
Pair of Seashell Encrusted Chairs by J. Antony Redmile, around 1970
By J. Antony Redmile
Located in Berlin, DE
chairs' forms, likely of sturdy wood construction beneath the intricate shell veneer, offer a comfortable
Category
Vintage 1970s British Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Shell, Beech
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat
Located in Atlanta, GA
18th Century Swedish Painted Blue Side Chair with Shell Carving, Slip Seat & Cabriole Legs ending
Category
Antique 18th Century Swedish Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Shell Side Chairs in Blue Fabric - Set of 4
By Herman Miller
Located in Chicago, IL
Mid Century Modern Herman Miller Fiberglass Shell Chairs with Alexander Girard Blue Upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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
Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs.
These have been professionally restored, gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Beech
Pair of Important Philadelphia Shell Carved Walnut Chippendale Side Chairs C1765
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
Chippendale side chairs. Carving is attributed to Nicholas Bernard and Martin Jugiez Philadelphia
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century American Chippendale Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Silk, Walnut
H 40 in W 24 in D 22 in
Hand Carved Paw Foot Side Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
C. 20th century
Hand carved paw foot side chair w/ shell & heart decoration.
Category
20th Century Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs.
Professionally restored, gold leafed and
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Charles Eames DSX set 6 Fiberglass Side Chairs multicolor set for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic chairs (side shells / scoops) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Molded
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 18 in D 21.66 in
Set of 6 Eames PSC Chairs for Herman Miller with Upholstery
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chicago, IL
color upholstery.
Manufacturers stamp on underside of shell.
Pivot (P) side chair (S) on Cast
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Chair and Side Table
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful chair and side table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini called the “clam shell “ or
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
H 26 in W 23 in D 24 in
Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Reproduction Chippendale Style Mahogany Carved Ball and Claw Dining Side Chairs with Shell Carved
Category
Late 20th Century Unknown Chippendale Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
H 39 in W 23.5 in D 20.5 in
Vintage Salterini Style White Painted Iron Patio Furniture Set of Four PIeces
By Salterini
Located in North Miami, FL
form side chair and a bar cart or serving cart with new white glass top. The iron mesh on the lower
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 16 in W 72 in D 30 in
Red Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A beautifully revitalised Classic. This original white Eames side shell chair for Herman Miller is
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Cadmium Green Set '6' Herman Miller Eames DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
An amazing dining set. This set consists of 6 matching cadmium green Herman Miller side shell
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Red Pair of 2 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Dsr Dining Side Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A pair of beautifully revitalised classic. These original white Eames side shell chairs for Herman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31.125 in W 18.5 in D 22 in
Red Vinyl Herman Miller Eames Elephant Grey DSW Dining Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
This original red vinyl finished Eames Herman Miller elephant grey side shell chair is a great
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Orange and Blue Herman Miller Original Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
Miller white side shell chair on a used, new, light oak DSW base. This is finished in an updated
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31.13 in W 18.51 in D 22.01 in
Cobalt Blue Herman Miller Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
A beautiful, original, cobalt blue Herman Miller Eames side shell on a striking Maple used, newer
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Orange Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
contrasting white fiberglass shell, and a new, silver and iconic Eiffel base. As with many vintage chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Seafoam Herman Miller Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Loughborough, Leicester
shade of seafoam, combined with light oak DSW base (differs slightly from the picture) makes this chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
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Side Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the side shell chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each side shell chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using plastic, fiberglass and metal. If you’re shopping for a side shell chair, we have 64 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect side shell chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A side shell chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency or Georgian style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made side shell chair over the years, but those crafted by Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Side Shell Chair?
A side shell chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,583, while the lowest priced sells for $275 and the highest can go for as much as $34,500.
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 Side Shell 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The difference between a side chair and a Parsons chair is style. A side chair is a very commonly used dining chair. The form of a side chair may vary, but the constant is the lack of armrests to keep hands free for eating and to save space at the table. A Parsons chair is a type of side chair that features upholstery on the seat and back. Shop a selection of dining chairs on 1stDibs.
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