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The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
The Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen
The Clam Chair, 1944
The Clam chair was first designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Natural South Pacific Ocean Giant Clam Shell
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous natural giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific Seas. The clam features fine
Category
20th Century American Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Natural South Pacific Giant Clam Shell Specimen
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Impressive scale natural tridacna gigas giant clam shell specimen from the South Pacific Ocean. The
Category
20th Century Asian Organic Modern Natural Specimens
Materials
Shell
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut, Oak, Beech, Bouclé, Wool
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Clam Chair in Boucle Fabric by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Clam Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Lommedalen, NO
This gives you a very special and once in a life time opportunity.
This Clam Chair is not only
Category
Mid-20th Century Norwegian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Original Red Fabric Arctander Armchair Model "Clam, " Vik & Blindheim, Norway
By Philip Arctander
Located in London, GB
Danish architect Philip Arctander designed in 1944 the "Clam chair". This one is in its original
Category
Vintage 1940s Norwegian Armchairs
Materials
Birch
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 25.6 in
Arnold Madsen Vintage 1950s Sheepskin Clam Chair
By Vik & Blindheim, Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen - The Clam Chair, 1944
A rare and highly collectible original production from the
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Brass Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Zink Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Zink clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Dimensions
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Bronze Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Bronze clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Brass Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Brass clam table lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair by Vik & Blindheim
By Philip Arctander, Vik & Blindheim
Located in Littleton, CO
"Muslingestolen", aka "the clam chair" lounge chair designed in 1944 by Danish architect Philip
Category
Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Oxidized Metal Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Oxidized Metal clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Oxidized Metal Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Oxidized Metal clam table lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Wedgwood Gilt Bone China Clam Shell Centrepiece
By Wedgwood
Located in East Geelong, VIC
This eyecatching Wedgwood gilt bone china centrepiece is formed by two half clam shells supported
Category
Antique 1880s English Rococo Revival Centerpieces
Materials
Porcelain
Set of 2 Clam Table Lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 clam table lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Burned Black Clam Wall Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burned black clam wall lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Rare Arnold Madsen Attributed Clam Rocking Chair circa 1960s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in PORT MELBOURNE, AU
and finishes for your customisation.
Background: The Clam chair or ‘Muslingestole’ is arguably the
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Birch
Burned Black Metal Clam Table Lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Burned Black Metal Clam table lamp by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal
Set of 2 Clam Wall Lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 clam wall lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Zinc
Set of 2 Clam Wall Lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 clam wall lamps by 101 Copenhagen.
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Materials
Metal, Brass
Set of 2 Brass Clam Table Lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 brass clam table lamps by 101 Copenhagen
Designed by Kristian Sofus Hansen & Tommy Hyldahl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal, Brass
Rare Authentic Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, Denmark
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell. This chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
H 35.44 in W 23.23 in D 19.3 in
"Tropical Fish and Giant Clam, " Brilliant Art Deco Painting of Undersea Life
Located in Philadelphia, PA
above a strand of seaweed and a giant clam, surrounded by a cloud of bubbles, is a compelling example of
Category
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Paintings
Materials
Paint
H 5.5 in W 5.5 in D 0.1 in
Vintage Leather "Clam Shell" Armchair by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood
By Seymour J. Wiener, Kodawood
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage leather “Clam Shell” armchair designed by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair
Made in 1940-50s
Beautiful shape and character,
similar to the clam chair
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Pine
Extra Large Vintage Italian Murano Vetri 1970 Pink Opal Shell Glass Bowl Signed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage large Murano clam bowl mouth blown in pink opal glass. The clam has two bases and can
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
H 7.09 in W 5.52 in D 11.03 in
Vintage Italian Murano Vetri 1970 Pink Opal Shell Glass Bowl Signed
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Vintage Murano clam bowl, which is mouth-blown in pink opal glass. The clam has two bases and can
Category
Vintage 1970s Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Murano Glass
20th Century Danish Vintage Beech Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen & Schubell
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish "Clam" chair made of hand crafted Beechwood designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
Stunning Large Scale Serge Roche Style Clam Shell Chandelier, Circa 1960s
By Serge Roche
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Large Scale Serge Roche Style Clam Shell Chandelier, Circa 1960s
USA, Circa 1960s
Enhance
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chandeliers and Pendants
Materials
Composition, Metal
1950's Original Fully Restored Danish Clam Chair Reuphpolstered in Sheepskin
By Skive Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Original fully restored Danish clam chair in sheepskin by Skive Møbelfabrik
The “Clam
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
H 33.08 in W 23.63 in D 32.29 in
Three Small Herend "Pink Indian" Porcelain Pieces with Purple Flowers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
decoration.
Bowl with lid and two smaller bowls.
The clam-shaped bowl measures: D 10.7 cm. x H 1.5 cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Hungarian Porcelain
Materials
Porcelain
20th Century Vintage Single Danish Beech Clam Chair Attributed to Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish " Clam " chair made of hand crafted painted Beechwood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
H 27.5 in W 27 in D 35 in
Danish Modern Teak Stool by ESA, 1950s
By ESA
Located in Asaa, DK
sculpted seat. Four round legs with club shaped profile (like the Clam Chair), mounted with brass brackets
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools
Materials
Teak
“Clam Chair“ by Arnold Madsen 1944 Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Denmark
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Berlin, BE
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by some as one of the most
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Jute, Beech
H 30.71 in W 15.36 in D 35.83 in
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Rare Pair of Clam Chairs, Denmark, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in New York, NY
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare pair of Clam chairs with beech arms and legs and
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
H 30 in W 25.5 in D 30 in
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The Clam For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the clam you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and animal skin, every the clam was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect the clam — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A the clam is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made the clam over the years, but those crafted by Paustian, Philip Arctander and Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a The Clam?
The average selling price for a the clam at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $275 on the low end and $26,942 for the highest priced.
Questions About The Clam
- Who designed the clam chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- Is the Clam chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023Yes, the Clam chair is comfortable. Arnold Madsen designed the angle of the seat and the curving contours of the iconic chair to fit the shape of the human body so that the piece could provide optimal support. Although for decades, the piece was the victim of cheap reproductions and misattributions, to fellow Scandinavians Viggo Boesen and Martin Olsen, among others, in recent years it has steadily climbed the ranks in the trophy market, going for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Today, it’s one of the fashion set’s most beloved pieces, with fans as starry as Los Angeles art dealer Maggie Kayne and style setter Vanessa Traina. Find a range of Clam chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022In nature, you can find giant clam shells along the shorelines of the Philippines and in the Sabah coral reefs in Malaysian Borneo. To purchase giant clam shells, check out reputable online platforms, auction houses and antique stores. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of giant clam shells.
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