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Terracotta Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
Brilliant Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Olive Green Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
Ochre Yellow Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
Navy Blue Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and beautiful depth
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
Greige Light Grey Eames for Herman Miller Vintage 1960s Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Herman Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
H 31 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Reupholstered in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
Set of two vintage fiber glass shell chairs
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Set of two vintage fiberglass shell chairs.
The frames are made of chrome coated steal with a fair
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Steel
Set of Four Vintage Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four vintage shell back chairs, black with chevron pattern. Midcentury metal chair newly
Category
20th Century American Regency Revival Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
Reupholstered Vintage Milo Baughman Thin Line Shell Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
clam shell seat, this chair is ready to elevate any space, whether in the living room or even throne
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Fiberglass Shell Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fiberglass shell chairs circa 1960 salmon color chairs
Iconic design with fiberglass shell on
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
Vintage Pair of Shaped Shell Pink Modern Arm Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage pair of shell pink upholstered arm chairs with shaped back, dark wood tapered legs in
Category
20th Century Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fabric
Vintage Wrought Iron Seating Antique Teal Shell Arm Chair
By Leinfelder
Located in Cumberland, RI
Available now and ready to ship is a
vintage wrought iron seating antique teal shell arm chair
Category
Late 20th Century Art Deco Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Wrought Iron
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 Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
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
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
1 of 4 Vintage Mid-Century Shell Plastic Dining Chairs in style of Eames Shell
Located in Zagreb, HR
shell high-gloss brown plastic seat.
Produced in March, 1973 (engraved).
In good vintage condition with
Category
1970s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 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 Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Upholstery
H 34.5 in W 29 in D 28.5 in
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 Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 28.5 in
Six Vintage Eames Herman Miller Swivel Shell Chairs on Casters 1970s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Baltimore, MD
Authentic rare Mid-Century Modern iconic molded fiberglass pivoting shell office or dining chairs
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Original Vintage Eames Fiberglass Shell Dining Side Chairs for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern DSS stacking dining side chairs designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
H 17 in W 18.5 in D 19.5 in
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 Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Wood
Hans J wagner Model CH 07 Shell Chair for Carl Hansen & Son. Vintage
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Paris, FR
back upholstered in leather. Produced by Carl Hansen &
Son. Vintage condition
The CH07 Shell Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Elda Chair in Grey Leather and Black Shell by Joe Colombo, Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stylish color combination on this vintage Elda chair.
Still 100% original.
Great patinated grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather
H 37.41 in W 36.62 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Elda Chair in Black Leather & Red Shell by Joe Colombo for Comfort Italy
By Joe Colombo
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
Stunning vintage ELDA chair in this extremely rare combination : black, rich patinated leather and
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather
H 36.62 in W 37.41 in D 36.62 in
Eames for Herman Miller Navy Blue Fiberglass Shell Chair
By Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Miller. Vintage shell chairs are prized for their attractive patina, distinct thread texture and
Category
1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
Iconic 20th Century Hans Wegner Lacquer and Leather Shell Chair
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Houston, TX
Iconic 20th century Hans Wegner cream lacquer and leather shell chair. This stunning Hans Wegner
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather, Wood
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clam Chairs by Seymour Weiner for Kodawood - Set of 4
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood - Set of 4
Category
Mid-20th Century American Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 48 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
Organic Vintage Riviera Style Rattan Dining Chairs Patio Chairs Four 1950 France
Located in Vienna, AT
Organic rattan vintage four ( 4 ) dining chair patio chairs Riviera style France 1950s.
A fantastic
Category
1950s French Organic Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Steel
H 31.11 in W 30.32 in D 25.6 in
Carlo Hauner Martin Eisler Concha Lounge Chair, Brazil, 1950
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in San Francisco, CA
An original 'Concha' (shell) lounge chair designed by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler and
Category
Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
Set of Four Regency Style Ebony Side Chairs With Newly Upholstered Silk Cushions
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A vintage set of four ebony Regency style dining chairs with newly upholstered silk check cushions
Category
20th Century Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Silk
H 34.25 in W 18.75 in D 19 in
RAR Rocking Chair Eames yellow original vintage - Herman Miller
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Authentic Armchair RAR (Rocking Arm Chair) shell Eames original and vintage edition Herman Miller
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Steel
Italian Design Classic Elda Lounge Chair by Joe Colombo, 1970s Italy
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in Renens, CH
vintage condition. Minor signs of age on the leather and shell. The leather has been revived by a
Category
1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 36.62 in W 38.98 in D 36.62 in
Vintage Coastal 1950s Pencil Reed Loveseat
Located in west palm beach, FL
A striking vintage Coastal loveseat. A chic 1950s design made in a tortoise shell pencil reed
Category
1950s Philippine Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Rattan, Reed
Space Age Saturnus Armchair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in BAARLO, LI
in the 1960s. The chair features a swiveling fiberglass shell, with a metal base and green ribbed
Category
1960s Finnish Space Age Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
1959 Mid Century RAR Gray Rocking Chair by Eames for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Detroit, MI
original vintage RAR chair on offer dates from 1959 and features a classic molded fiberglass seat in
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
Ed Merat Fiberglass tripod lounge chair France 1956
By Merat
Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg
the molded seat.
Original condition, the fiberglass seat shell is in good vintage condition with
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Steel
Vintage Leather "Clam Shell" Armchair by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood
By Kodawood, Seymour J. Wiener
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous vintage leather “Clam Shell” armchair designed by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood in the
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal 1960s
By Dirk Van Sliedregt
Located in Tilburg, NL
Dirk van Sliedregt Easy Chair in Rattan and Metal, The Netherlands, 1960s.
This rattan and metal
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
"Orly" Stacking Chairs by Bruno Pollak for Solo, Germany 1979
By Sulo
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage "ORLY" model stacking chairs by Bruno Pollak for Sulo, 1979. Made in Germany, 1970's period
Category
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
Vintage Children's Small Mid Century Tubular Metal Side Chairs - A Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Children's Small Mid Century Tubular Metal Side Chairs - A Pair. Item featured is a Small
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
Mid Century Modern Kodawood Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener
By Seymour James Wiener
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic pair of Mid Century Modern Sculptural Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener. Black
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Brass
Modern Red Plastic Vintage Seven Dining Chairs Ron Arad for Kartell 1999 Italy
By Ron Arad, Kartell
Located in Vienna, AT
Modern set of 7 red plastic vintage chairs or dining chairs from red plastic and aluminum FPE
Category
1990s Italian Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 16.93 in D 22.84 in
Eames for Herman Miller Zenith RAR Rocking Chair w/ Rope Edge Original Base 1950
By Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A rare “RAR” (Rocking Chair on Rod) designed by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller. Cream/yellow
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Plastic
H 26.5 in W 25.5 in D 28 in
Vintage Lounge Chair By Bernard Gavin For Line Roset, Circa 1970
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Lounge Chair By Bernard Gavin For Line Roset, Circa 1970. Rare model with original brown
Category
1970s European Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather
Dining chair Lulli by Carlo Ratti for ILC Lissone Italy 70s Set of 2
By Carlo Ratti
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
the 1970s.
Shell in curved plywood, teak veneer, and particular legs in black painted iron. The chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
H 32.29 in W 16.15 in D 21.26 in
Marsala Sofa Lounge Set with Ottoman by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset, 1970's
By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset
Located in Zandhoven, BE
MARSALA SOFA LOUNGE + 2 LOUNGE CHAIR WITH OTTOMAN BY MICHEL DUCAROY FOR LIGNE ROSET, 1970'S
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Altuglas, Plexiglass, Leather
H 31.5 in W 33.47 in D 43.31 in
Herman Miller Molded Fiberglass Shell Chair - Set of 12
By Herman Miller
Located in west palm beach, FL
An incredible set of 12 vintage MCM swivel chairs. Made by the iconic Herman Miller and tagged on
Category
1970s American Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Aluminum
Cast aluminium 'Tulipe' chair by Pierre Guariche. French 1950s.
By Pierre Guariche
Located in London, GB
"Tulipe" chair by Pierre Guariche for Steiner. Cast aluminium shell seat with black tubular steel
Category
1950s French Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
20th century French Vintage Fluffy Purple Fabric Armchair, 1950s
By Erton
Located in LEGNY, FR
Pair of vintage cocktail chairs in black metal and purple wool in the style of Erton. Fiberglass
Category
1950s French Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal
Space Age Vintage Red Faux Leather Chrome Metal Office Chair Desk Chair 1960s
Located in Vienna, AT
.
A fabulous vintage office chair or desk chair with a red curved seat shell in iconic tulip shape
Category
1960s Space Age Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 19.69 in
Space Age Orchid Armchair by Michel Cadestin for Airborne 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in BAARLO, LI
most striking pieces. The chair is in good vintage condition, with light signs of use on the leather
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base
Located in Ely, GB
Vintage XPO Swivel Chair by BO Concept on Chrome Base.
The chair, which is super heavy, boasts
Category
1990s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair
Fiberglass in good condition and structurally
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Fiberglass
Pair of Sculptural Lounge Chairs by Keilhauer
Located in Oakland, CA
Add some wild style to your space with these 1990s sculptural "Belle" lounge chairs produced by
Category
1990s American Post-Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
By Ficks Reed
Located in Pasadena, TX
Pair of Vintage Folding Bamboo Chairs
Set of 2 vintage colonial campaign folding chairs, featuring
Category
Mid-20th Century North American Campaign Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Bamboo, Rattan
Mid Century Modern Eames DSS Chairs - Set of 8
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Raleigh, NC
in elephant hide grey. These chairs are in fantastic vintage condition with no chips or cracks. Minor
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Space Age Orchid Armchair & Stool by Michel Cadestin for Airborne 1970s
By Michel Cadestin
Located in BAARLO, LI
of the most striking pieces. The chair is in good vintage condition, with light signs of use on the
Category
1970s French Space Age Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Leather, Fiberglass
H 37.8 in W 35.44 in D 39.38 in
Mid Century Modern Vintage Orange Dining Chairs Pair Eugen Schmidt 1965 Germany
By Eugen Schmidt
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid Century Modern vintage dining chairs pair or duo from chromed metal, bentwood and upholstered
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Chrome
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 21.26 in
Set Of 7 Vintage Coquillage Chairs By Pierre Guariche For Meurop, 1960s
By Meurop, Pierre Guariche
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
known as “Shell” chairs.
These black, red, yellow, blue, and green shells made of propylene have a base
Category
1950s Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs
Offered is a vintage
Category
1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Shell Chair
Materials
Walnut
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Vintage Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal vintage shell chair for your home. Each vintage shell chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fiberglass, plastic and metal. There are many kinds of the vintage shell chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A vintage shell chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Hollywood Regency and Regency styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made vintage shell chair over the years, but those crafted by Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Charles Eames are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Vintage Shell Chair?
Prices for a vintage shell chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $297 and can go as high as $16,318, while the average can fetch as much as $1,125.
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 Vintage 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 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
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