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Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 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

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s
Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 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

Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Shell Chair
Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Shell Chair

Black Lacquer Wooden and Velvet Shell Chair

H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 23.63 in
Dark Green Velvet '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

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s

Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Two Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Two Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Two Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Two Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

H 80 in W 53 in D 45 in
Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Mustard Yellow Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

H 80 in W 53 in D 45 in
Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

H 80 in W 53 in D 45 in
Set of Four Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Four Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Four Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Four Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

H 80 in W 53 in D 45 in
Set of Six Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Set of Six Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Six Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Six Baby Pink Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Ten Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs 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 Ten Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s
Set of Ten Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

Set of Ten Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Emerald Green Velvet '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 Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid-Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid-Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chair, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.

Set of Two Baby Pink Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs 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 Four Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Four Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Four Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Nine Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs 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 Nine Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Nine Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Nine Dark Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Pair of Mid Century Navy Blue Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Two beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Pair of Mid Century Navy Blue Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Pair of Mid Century Navy Blue Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Pair of Mid Century Navy Blue Velvet "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Brown Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet 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 Brown Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Brown Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Brown Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Seven Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Dark Green Velvet, Dark Beech Wood, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Set of seven beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shell" produced by the Slupsk centre
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Textile, Beech

Seven Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Dark Green Velvet, Dark Beech Wood, Europe, 1960s
Seven Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Dark Green Velvet, Dark Beech Wood, Europe, 1960s

Seven Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Dark Green Velvet, Dark Beech Wood, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Beautiful chairs 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 Ten Mid Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Ten Mid Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Ten Mid Century Emerald Green Velvet 'Shell' Chairs, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Mid Century Brown Tiger Jacquard Velvet 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 Six Mid Century Brown Tiger Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Six Mid Century Brown Tiger Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Six Mid Century Brown Tiger Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Pink and Green Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet 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 Pink and Green Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s
Mid Century Pink and Green Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s

Mid Century Pink and Green Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chair, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Ten Mid Century Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet 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 Ten Mid Century Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s
Set of Ten Mid Century Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s

Set of Ten Mid Century Tiger Beat Jacquard Velvet Shell Chairs, Europe, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Walnut
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Walnut
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Walnut

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Walnut

H 29 in W 29 in D 33 in
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Cayenne lounge chair is a deft homage to midcentury design. Designer Marie Burgos has taken the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak
Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak

Cayenne Lounge Chair, Shell Velvet/High Gloss Varnish Brown Solid Oak

H 29 in W 29 in D 33 in
Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a chair with a cylindrical seat and an curved backrest. The wooden shell is covered with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Jacquard, Velvet

Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet
Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet

Dig It Chair in Tiger Jacquard Velvet

H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s
Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s

Set of Six Baby Pink "Shell" Chairs, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Black "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Black "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Four Black "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Set of Four Black "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Six beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Set of Six Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Set of Four Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s
Set of Four Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

Set of Four Yellow "Shell" Chairs, Poland, 1960s

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
Circular Club Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, pink velvet and chromed metal, Italy, 1970s. This lounge chair has a gorgeous
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Circular Club Chair in Pink Velvet
Circular Club Chair in Pink Velvet

Circular Club Chair in Pink Velvet

H 20.08 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Set of Four Mid Century Grey "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Four beautiful chairs type 1020 colloquially called "shells" produced by the Slupsk centre of
Category

20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Velvet, Beech

Set of Four Mid Century Grey "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.
Set of Four Mid Century Grey "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.

Set of Four Mid Century Grey "Shell" Chairs, Europe, 1960s.

H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 17.72 in
20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elegant mid-20th century pair of boudoir occasional chairs with a sweeping shell shaped back. These
Category

20th Century Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet

20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950
20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950

20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950

H 29.93 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
By E-GGS, Miniforms
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

Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs
Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs

Mariolina Chair in Anthracite Metal Legs, Silk Gray Shell, by E-GGs

Trame BeigeTrame AnthraciteTrame AppleFluxo Ecoleather White + 17 more
H 31.11 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered in Red Velvet
Located in New York, NY
velvet. The chair is a also offered in COM upon request. Other wood finishes and lacquers available
Category

2010s Italian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Velvet

Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered in Red Velvet
Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered in Red Velvet

Contemporary Dining Chairs Offered in Red Velvet

H 31.5 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Superb Antonio Citterio Slipper and Swivel Chair in Velvet (two available)
By Flexform, Antonio Citterio
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Stunning Post-Modern Guscioalto Lounge chair by Antonio Citterio for Flexform. Sea foam velvet
Category

2010s Italian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Superb Antonio Citterio Slipper and Swivel Chair in Velvet (two available)
Superb Antonio Citterio Slipper and Swivel Chair in Velvet (two available)

Superb Antonio Citterio Slipper and Swivel Chair in Velvet (two available)

H 37.5 in W 26.5 in D 37 in
Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
shells forming the sheltering inside and the visual defining structure of the chair to be an accent piece
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet
Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet

Modern Wing Chair Light Blue Velvet

H 47 in W 32 in D 34 in
Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
defining feature of these lounge chairs is their shell-like design, which create a sense of cosy intimacy
Category

Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s
Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s

Upholstered Lounge Chairs in Oil Green Velvet, Europe ca 1950s

H 26.58 in W 31.3 in D 33.08 in
Pierre Cardin Pair of Lounge Chairs in Champagne Gold Velvet
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pierre Cardin, pair of easy chairs, beige velvet, plastic, chrome, France, 1970s This hard-to
Category

Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pierre Cardin Pair of Lounge Chairs in Champagne Gold Velvet
Pierre Cardin Pair of Lounge Chairs in Champagne Gold Velvet

Pierre Cardin Pair of Lounge Chairs in Champagne Gold Velvet

H 31.89 in W 40.16 in D 37.41 in
Pair Of Midcentury Shell Chairs By Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960s
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Zohor, SK
Pair of original shell chairs from Czechoslovakia. Produced in 1960s, designed by Miroslav Navratil
Category

Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Pair Of Midcentury Shell Chairs By Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960s
Pair Of Midcentury Shell Chairs By Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960s

Pair Of Midcentury Shell Chairs By Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia 1960s

H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 23.63 in
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Pair of 'Larissa' Lounge Chairs in Velvet
By Vittorio Introini, Saporiti
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti, pair of 'Larissa' lounge chairs, velvet, chrome-plated acrylic
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Pair of 'Larissa' Lounge Chairs in Velvet
Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Pair of 'Larissa' Lounge Chairs in Velvet

Vittorio Introini for Saporiti Pair of 'Larissa' Lounge Chairs in Velvet

H 24.81 in W 37.8 in D 37.01 in
Pair of Velvet Sedia Lounge Chairs by Horst Brüning for COR, Germany, 1960s
By Horst Bruning, COR
Located in Izegem, VWV
. Shell and loose cushions upholstered in soft cream velvet on a four-star aluminium base.
Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Velvet Sedia Lounge Chairs by Horst Brüning for COR, Germany, 1960s
Pair of Velvet Sedia Lounge Chairs by Horst Brüning for COR, Germany, 1960s

Pair of Velvet Sedia Lounge Chairs by Horst Brüning for COR, Germany, 1960s

H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
Modern Wing Chair Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet
By MORADA Haute Furniture Boutique LLC
Located in Miami, FL
shells forming the sheltering inside and the visual defining structure of the chair to be an accent piece
Category

2010s Italian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Modern Wing Chair Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet
Modern Wing Chair Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet

Modern Wing Chair Upholstered in Emerald Green Velvet

H 47 in W 32 in D 34 in
Mariolina Conference Chair in Silk Grey Shell with Anthracite Legs by E-GGS
By Miniforms, E-GGS
Located in Brooklyn, NY
method and suitable for everyday life. Chair with attachable base in iron rebar, lacquered anthracite
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mariolina Conference Chair in Silk Grey Shell with Anthracite Legs by E-GGS
Mariolina Conference Chair in Silk Grey Shell with Anthracite Legs by E-GGS

Mariolina Conference Chair in Silk Grey Shell with Anthracite Legs by E-GGS

H 31.11 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
By Artifort, Pierre Paulin
Located in New York, NY
and open. Anyone who sees several Orange Slice chairs grouped together cannot fail to be touched by
Category

2010s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK
Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

Artifort Velvet Orange Slice Armchair by Pierre Paulin in STOCK

H 27.56 in W 33.08 in D 31.5 in
Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
original tortoise shell finish with gold details. These chairs retain their original chocolate brown velvet
Category

Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Wood

Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back

Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back

H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a hallway, bedroom or study with this elegant antique chair. Crafted in Brittany, France
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis XIII Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany
19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany

19th Century French Louis XIII Carved Oak and Velvet Side Chair from Brittany

H 44 in W 22 in D 19 in
Montis Enzo Velvet Lounge Chair by Geert Koster in Stock
By Montis
Located in New York, NY
Upholstered in Gentle Velvet Enzo is a comfortable and inviting armchair that is distinguished by
Category

2010s Dutch Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Montis Enzo Velvet Lounge Chair by Geert Koster in Stock
Montis Enzo Velvet Lounge Chair by Geert Koster in Stock

Montis Enzo Velvet Lounge Chair by Geert Koster in Stock

H 38.2 in W 29.9 in D 30 in
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Red Velvet and White Lacquered Wood
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Set of six dining chairs, velvet, lacquered wood, Italy, 1970s These armchairs embrace the
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Lacquer

Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Red Velvet and White Lacquered Wood
Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Red Velvet and White Lacquered Wood

Italian Set of Six Dining Chairs in Red Velvet and White Lacquered Wood

H 27.56 in W 20.08 in D 21.26 in
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Ecriture Velvet
Located in New York, NY
1960. It features a sculptural stylized shell form with button back detailing. The chair has been newly
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Ecriture Velvet
Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Ecriture Velvet

Mid-Century Modern Button Back Swivel Chair in Holly Hunt Ecriture Velvet

H 26 in W 37 in D 29 in
Panda Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Panda chair by Melis Tatlicibasi. Materials: White velvet upholstery, Laquered natural Oak
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Panda Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Panda Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi

Panda Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi

H 35.44 in W 15.75 in D 19.69 in
Panda Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Located in Geneve, CH
Panda lounge chair by Melis Tatlicibasi. Materials: White velvet upholstery, laquered natural oak
Category

2010s Turkish Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Panda Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi
Panda Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi

Panda Lounge Chair by Melis Tatlicibasi

H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Dig It Chair Java Shiny Fabric
By Gio Pagani
Located in Milano, IT
Dig It is a chair with a cylindrical seat and an curved backrest. The wooden shell is covered with
Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Dig It Chair Java Shiny Fabric
Dig It Chair Java Shiny Fabric

Dig It Chair Java Shiny Fabric

H 28.75 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
One-of-a-kind, Hand-Painted 'Sea Monsters' Chairs, Set of 4
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A charming set of 4 chairs in the Hollywood Regency style. Each chair was first stripped and
Category

20th Century American Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

One-of-a-kind, Hand-Painted 'Sea Monsters' Chairs, Set of 4
One-of-a-kind, Hand-Painted 'Sea Monsters' Chairs, Set of 4

One-of-a-kind, Hand-Painted 'Sea Monsters' Chairs, Set of 4

H 36 in W 20 in D 20 in
Pair Art Deco Armchairs, Black Lacquer, Wood, Metal, Velvet, France, 1950/60s
Located in Regensburg, DE
A beautiful pair of small french Art Deco style armchairs in shell form stemming from the 1950/60s
Category

Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Club Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood, Lacquer

Pair Art Deco Armchairs, Black Lacquer, Wood, Metal, Velvet, France, 1950/60s
Pair Art Deco Armchairs, Black Lacquer, Wood, Metal, Velvet, France, 1950/60s

Pair Art Deco Armchairs, Black Lacquer, Wood, Metal, Velvet, France, 1950/60s

H 33.47 in W 23.82 in D 24.41 in
Space Age Set of Two Dinning or Easy Chairs Made in Spain, 1970s
Located in Haderslev, DK
velvet upholstery light worn and with stains to the fabric. Off white shell made of fiberglass inside
Category

Vintage 1970s Spanish Space Age Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Space Age Set of Two Dinning or Easy Chairs Made in Spain, 1970s
Space Age Set of Two Dinning or Easy Chairs Made in Spain, 1970s

Space Age Set of Two Dinning or Easy Chairs Made in Spain, 1970s

H 30.32 in W 17.72 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
By Pauly et Cie
Located in London, GB
velvet seat, all set on a naturalistic base in the form of a shell. Measure: The height of each chair
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice
Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice

Pair of Italian Crab-Form Grotto Chairs, Attributed to Pauly et Cie, Venice

H 42.52 in W 32.68 in D 14.57 in
Pierre Cardin Velvet Shell dining table and chairs
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Leicester, GB
covered in the original velvet shell fabric. This is fairly worn and has some imperfections. The original
Category

Mid-20th Century British Other Dining Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

Pierre Cardin Velvet Shell dining table and chairs
Pierre Cardin Velvet Shell dining table and chairs

Pierre Cardin Velvet Shell dining table and chairs

H 28.75 in W 53.94 in D 53.94 in
Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
Located in Southampton, NJ
, Chevron velvet ; rarely if ever used condition Marvelous Rocaille shell carvings throughout with cabriole
Category

Early 20th Century French French Provincial Slipper Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Cane, Walnut

Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs
Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs

Louis XV Style Caned Slipper Chairs

H 35 in W 26 in D 21 in
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

Small Art Deco style club chair
Small Art Deco style club chair

Small Art Deco style club chair

H 24.81 in W 25.12 in D 24.34 in
Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob
By Knoll, George Nelson, Charles Pollock
Located in Chattanooga, TN
I don't think there could be a cooler color / fabric combination Pollock chair in existence. The
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob
Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob

Blue Velvet Executive Chair Charles Pollock for Knoll with Height Tension Knob

H 32 in W 26.25 in D 23.63 in
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Velvet Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of velvet shell chairs available on 1stDibs. The range of distinct velvet shell chairs — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Find 27 antique and vintage velvet shell chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Velvet shell chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency velvet shell chairs are consistently popular styles. Velvet shell chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by B&B Italia, Baker Furniture Company and Mario Bellini are consistently popular.

How Much are Velvet Shell Chairs?

Prices for velvet shell chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, velvet shell chairs begin at $632 and can go as high as $10,000, while the average can fetch as much as $2,500.

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With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

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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.

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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 Velvet Shell Chairs
  • What are Shell Chairs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell 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 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether 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 the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The 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.

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