The Clam Chair

Arnold Madsen

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Swedish Wool Chairs

Clam Armchair

1950s Sheepskin Lounge Chairs

Arctander Sheepskin

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Tourenne Chair in Plush Velvet by Christiane Lemieux

Located in New York, NY

The Tourenne Chair from Lemieux et Cie is a celebration of organic modernism, its rounded, sculptural silhouette reminiscent of the beloved Clam Chair by Philip Arctander and the sin...

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2010s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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H 33.47 in W 25.2 in D 35.04 in

Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs

By Philip Arctander

Located in Amarillo, TX

Philip Arctander. Lounge chairs (pair). 1940s, Denmark, Sweden. Lacquered birch, lamb skin or wool, wooden buttons. Dimensions: Height 85 cm, depth 89 cm, width 64 cm, seat h...

Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell

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H 38.25 in W 31.5 in D 32 in

Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell

By Ib Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The scale is quite large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot more size and heft and can actually give Wegner's Papa Bear ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell

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H 39 in W 31.25 in D 32 in

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The scale is quite large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot more size and heft and can actually match Wegner's Papa Bear...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s

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H 36.62 in W 24.41 in D 30.91 in

Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s

Located in Utrecht, NL

The sculptural armrests complement the rounded edges of the body, and along with the simple, tapered legs, they highlight the beech wood, creating a balance between the materials. T...

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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chairs Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell

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H 38.25 in W 31.5 in D 32 in

Pair of Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chairs Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell

By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Ib Madsen

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The scale is quite large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot more size and heft and can actually give Wegner's Papa Bear ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

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H 31.89 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair Attributed to Philip Arctander

By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1

Located in Kramfors, SE

This chair also have the armrests. The clam chair is in original condition, the upholstery is most likely the original as well.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

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Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

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H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...

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The Clam Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal the clam chair for your home. A the clam chair — often made from wood, animal skin and sheepskin — can elevate any home. There are 213 variations of the antique or vintage the clam chair you’re looking for, while we also have 33 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer the clam chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A the clam chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made the clam chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen and Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central are consistently popular.

How Much is a The Clam Chair?

Prices for a the clam chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $120 and can go as high as $73,358, while the average can fetch as much as $12,819.

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.

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