What are Shell Chairs?

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?

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?

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?

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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Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner

$2,600 / set

Pair of White Shell Chairs in the Style of Hans Wegner

Located in Brooklyn, NY

With a unique sleek design, this pair of vintage chairs styled after Hans Wegner is sure to stand out. Please confirm item location with seller (NY/NJ).

Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs

$9,800 / set

Post Modern Ivory White Bouclé Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs

By Directional, Milo Baughman

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Very easy to incorporate into most decors simply because the chairs speak for themselves. This beautiful set of Post Modern Clam Shell Swivel Lounge Chairs has been freshly reupholst...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Mid Century Modern Early Eames DAX Armed Shell Chair

$978 / item

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 sound. Some slight discoloration but overall above average vintage condition. Add...

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen

$6,035 / item

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Oak White Oil Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in New York, NY

Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs. The chair’s signa...

Category

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

Materials

Oak, Cowhide

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair Model "Shell" White

$13,405

Martin Eisler & Carlo Hauner Modern Brazilian Lounge Chair Model "Shell" White

By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Forma Brazil

Located in Barcelona, ES

Martin Eisler (1913-1977) & Carlo Hauner (1927-1997) Armchair model “Shell” Manufactured by Forma Moveis Brazil, 1955 Black painted metal, white fabric upholstery.

Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2

$12,603 / set

Eames Lounge Chair Cognac Brown and White Shell, Set of 2

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Munich, Bavaria

2 similar Eames lounge chairs from the Original Producer in germany Original Cognac brown Seminaniline leather. It was lacquered in white from a professional company. Very good cond...

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

Armadillo/2 White with plywood shell Swivel Office Chair

$3,995 / item

Armadillo/2 White with plywood shell Swivel Office Chair

By Altek Italia Design

Located in Milan, IT

Armadillo/2 white office chair features a five-star aluminum base with chrome-finished steel support for the backrest and armrests.

Category

2010s Italian Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

2014 Eames Plastic Shell Chairs in White with Eiffel Base, 5x Available

$350 / item

2014 Eames Plastic Shell Chairs in White with Eiffel Base, 5x Available

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2014. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in white, and have Eiffel bases made white powder-coated steel.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2018 Eames Plastic DSW Shell Dining Chairs in White w/ Dowel Bases 5x Available

$450 / item

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

Their design features a molded plastic shell seat in white, and these have white oak dowel bases.

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1953 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair with Fiberglass Shell and White Base

$1,800

1953 Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Chair with Fiberglass Shell and White Base

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The piece consists of a yellow fiberglass shell seat and back, and has white painted steel legs & wooden runners.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen

$6,820 / item

Hans J. Wegner CH07 Shell Chair Brown/White Cowhide Walnut Lacquer Carl Hansen

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn

Located in New York, NY

Hans J. Wegner’s architectural expertise is exhibited in the CH07 Shell Chair with the design’s floating lightness through its wing-like seat and three arched legs. The chair’s signa...

Category

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

Materials

Cowhide, Walnut

2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs in White 1x Avail

$225

2015 Herman Miller Stacking Eames Plastic Dining Shell Chairs in White 1x Avail

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

The listed price includes one DSS chair and we have 10 available for purchase. These chairs feature molded plastic shells in white, and have stackable bases made of steel with a chro...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2017 Set of Four Eames Plastic DSW Dining Shell Chairs in White with Oak Bases

$1,800 / set

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

These particular examples were produced by Herman Miller in the USA in 2017, and the listed price includes the set of four chairs as shown. These chairs feature molded plastic shells...

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Side Chair No 115 White Shell and Round Stationary Base

$995

Vintage MCM Burke Tulip Side Chair No 115 White Shell and Round Stationary Base

By Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful Mid-20th Century MCM or Mid Century Modern Tulip side chair No. 115 by Burke comprised of a white fiberglass armless shell or frame & round stationary 4 prong fiberglas...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

From $1,071 / set

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By Miniforms, E-GGS

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This Mariolina chair is offered with iron legs in anthracite, a shell in polypropylene silk grey and the option to select an upholstered cushion material for your chair.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2021 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair in White & Red by Hans Wegner Made in Denmark

$2,950

2021 Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair in White & Red by Hans Wegner Made in Denmark

By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a CH07 Shell Chair, made with a white veneer frame and red patterned fabric cushion.

Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Beech, Fabric

Arkana Set of Four White Shell Seat Pedestal Chairs by Burke Maurice, 1960's

$1,695 / set

Arkana Set of Four White Shell Seat Pedestal Chairs by Burke Maurice, 1960's

By Arkana Furniture

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Each chair features a molded white shell seat with a gently curved back, mounted on a white pedestal base with a four-pronged star foot.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Plastic

Burke Tulip Side Chairs No 103 White Shell Oval Stationary 4 Prong Bases Set 4

$2,795 / set

Burke Tulip Side Chairs No 103 White Shell Oval Stationary 4 Prong Bases Set 4

By Maurice Burke, Burke, Inc.

Located in Topeka, KS

Wonderful Mid-20th Century MCM or Mid Century Modern Tulip side chairs No. 103 by Burke comprised of white fiberglass armless shells or frames & 4 prong fiberglass oval non-swive...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair

$2,500

C. 1950 Herman Miller Eames Zenith SAX Fiberglass Rope Edge Arm Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Zenith SAX Arm Chair, originally designed by Ray and Charles Eames in 1950. This particular example was produced by Herman Miller in the USA C. 1950. The chair is comprised...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

C. 1962 Herman Miller Eames Drafting Shell Chair 622NS

$1,500

C. 1962 Herman Miller Eames Drafting Shell Chair 622NS

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Drafting Shell Chair, Model 622NS, designed by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Vintage Burke Tulip Swivel Armchairs No 116 White Shell Black Cushions Set of 4

$2,495 / set

Vintage Burke Tulip Swivel Armchairs No 116 White Shell Black Cushions Set of 4

By Burke, Inc., Maurice Burke

Located in Topeka, KS

For instance, The Beatles had 4 BRILLIANT band members, there are 4 incredible seasons in a year, a lucky clover has 4 leaves, and you could have FOUR of these AWESOME Burke Tulip ch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina in Gray Fabric and Chrome, Italy, 2007

$1,495

Philippe Starck Caprice Chair for Cassina in Gray Fabric and Chrome, Italy, 2007

Located in Tarzana, CA

The slender four-leg base is executed in polished chrome-plated steel, creating a striking contrast against the soft upholstery and white shell while giving the chair a light, archit...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Original Artifort 975 Swivel Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt (80s Deep Brown Edition)

$2,852

Original Artifort 975 Swivel Chair by Geoffrey Harcourt (80s Deep Brown Edition)

By Geoffrey Harcourt, Artifort

Located in Oud Beijerland, NL

It is a masterclass in organic design and ultimate seating comfort, bringing an immediate 'space-age luxury' vibe to any modern, eclectic, or minimalist living space. Unlike the com...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

$2,200 / set

Eames Wire Scoop Dining Chairs for Herman Miller

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A set of five white wire shell scoop dining chairs with H based legs tipped with plastic foot pads to protect your floors .

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal, Wire

Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

$2,062

Mid-Century White Boucle Shell Chair, Miroslav Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960s

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Amazign Shell chair designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Shell Dining Chair, Black and White Fabricut Fabric, Vintola, Europe, Poland

$1,134 / item

Shell Dining Chair, Black and White Fabricut Fabric, Vintola, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Set of 2 Mid Century White Boucle Shell Chairs, M Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960

$4,010 / set

Set of 2 Mid Century White Boucle Shell Chairs, M Navratil, Czechoslovakia, 1960

By Miroslav Navratil

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Set of Two Amazign Shell chairs designed by Miroslav Navratil in 1960s in Czechoslovakia.

Category

20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Bouclé, Velvet, Beech

Six Shell Dining Chairs Black and White Fabricut Fabric, Vintola, Europe, Poland

$6,759 / set

Six Shell Dining Chairs Black and White Fabricut Fabric, Vintola, Europe, Poland

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

Springy, very comfortable and stabile dining seats. They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s style. They can be used as armchairs and dining chairs. Chair was designed by Vi...

Category

2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Linen, Velvet, Beech

Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base

$1,480 / item

Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

Eames DAR ARM SHELL Fiberglass Chair/ Electric Blue on White Eiffel Tower Base, Amazing color , fabulous exposed fibers.

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

"Egg" Pod Chair by Lee Company, 1970s

$14,321

"Egg" Pod Chair by Lee Company, 1970s

By Lee West

Located in Roma, IT

Defined by its sculptural cocoon-like silhouette and glossy white fiberglass shell, this striking lounge chair embodies the optimistic and visionary aesthetics associated with mid-ce...

Category

Vintage 1970s American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set in the Manner of Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$2,895 / set

Mid-Century Modern Tulip Dining Set in the Manner of Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Perkasie, PA

The set features clean sculptural forms, white pedestal bases, and molded chair shells accented by bold red seat cushions.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Steel

Recent Sales

Harbour Chair, White Legs, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, White Legs, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, White Legs, Red Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, White Legs, Red Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Black Legs, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Black Legs, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbor) area, the Harbor chair is the result of fu...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Natural Oak, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Natural Oak, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, White Legs, Black Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, White Legs, Black Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, White Legs, Green Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, White Legs, Green Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, White Legs, Burned Yellow Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, White Legs, Burned Yellow Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Dark Oak Legs, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Dark Oak Legs, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, White Steel Legs and Light Grey Shell

Unavailable

H 33.46 in W 21.93 in D 23.03 in

Harbour Chair, White Steel Legs and Light Grey Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for Menu’s new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Bar Height Base in Black Steel, White Shell

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 20.67 in D 22 in

Harbour Chair, Bar Height Base in Black Steel, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Originally conceived to serve a broad range of needs at menu space, Menu’s showroom or creative co-working space/café in Copenhagen, the Harbour chair design has expanded to respond ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair with White Steel Legs and White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair with White Steel Legs and White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in

Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell

By Joe Colombo

Located in Izegem, BE

Black leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! White Fiberglass shell. Other color combinations are also possible on request (different colors shell, leather or fabric ...

Category

2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Harbour Counter Chair, with Black Welded Steel Legs and White Shell

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 20.67 in D 22 in

Harbour Counter Chair, with Black Welded Steel Legs and White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Originally conceived to serve a broad range of needs at menu space, menu’s showroom or creative co-working space/café in Copenhagen, the harbour chair design has expanded to respond ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Base in Dark Oak, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in Dark Oak, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Base in Natural Oak, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in Natural Oak, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Khaki Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Khaki Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Olive Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Olive Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Black Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Black Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Black Steel, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Black Steel, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Available May 2019. Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base in Polished Aluminum, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Originally created by Norm Architects for Menu Space, MENU’s creative destination in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour Chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong pro...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Joe Colombo Elda Chair + Ottoman Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in

Joe Colombo Elda Chair + Ottoman Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell

By Joe Colombo

Located in Izegem, BE

Black leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! White Fiberglass shell. Other color combinations are also possible on request (different colors shell, leather or fabric ...

Category

2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

2x Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell

Unavailable

H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in

2x Joe Colombo Elda Chair, Black Leather, White Fiberglass Shell

By Joe Colombo

Located in Izegem, BE

Black leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! White Fiberglass shell. Other color combinations are also possible on request (different colors shell, leather or fabric ...

Category

2010s Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base with Black Steel Casters, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base with Black Steel Casters, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Bar Chair, Base in Black Steel, White Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Bar Chair, Base in Black Steel, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Burning Red Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Base in White Steel, Burning Red Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the harbour chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair with White Steel Legs and Light Grey Shell

Unavailable

H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair with White Steel Legs and Light Grey Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base with Caster, White Shell

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H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Chair, Black Steel Swivel Base with Caster, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Side Chair, Counter Height Base in Black Steel, White Shell

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H 31.89 in W 20.47 in D 22.64 in

Harbour Side Chair, Counter Height Base in Black Steel, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour Chair is the result of ...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base with Casters in Black Steel, White Shell

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H 31.9 in W 23.2 in D 22.4 in

Harbour Chair, Swivel Base with Casters in Black Steel, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Originally created by Norm Architects for Menu Space, menu’s creative destination in Copenhagen’s Nordhavn neighborhood, the Harbour chair pairs exceptional comfort with a strong pro...

Category

2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Herman Miller Shell Chairs

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H 32 in W 19 in D 22 in

Pair of Herman Miller Shell Chairs

By Herman Miller

Located in New York, NY

Royal blue vinyl with black trim and white fiberglass back. Steel legs. Price is for pair.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Red Herman Miller Eames Upholstered DSR Dining Side Shell Chair

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H 31.125 in W 18.5 in D 22 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 finished in its revitalised bright red fabric finish which looks fantastic on the u...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Blue Vinyl Herman Miller Original Vintage Eames DSR Side Shell Chair

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H 31.13 in W 18.51 in D 22.01 in

Blue Vinyl Herman Miller Original Vintage Eames DSR Side Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

An original Herman Miller blue vinyl upholstered Eames side chair with white shell is not for the faint hearted especially on a new, used, white Eiffel DSR base!

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Orange and Blue Herman Miller Original Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair

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H 31.13 in W 18.51 in D 22.01 in

Orange and Blue Herman Miller Original Vintage Eames DSW Side Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

A gorgeous combination, this lavishly upholstered orange and blue check original Eames Herman Miller white side shell chair on a used, new, light oak DSW base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Blue Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair

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H 26.875 in W 24.875 in D 27 in

Blue Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocking Arm Shell Chair

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Loughborough, Leicester

A Herman Miller vintage, original, Eames blue vinyl upholstered white arm shell chair on its new RAR base is a great addition to any home, office or collection.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Red Pair of 2 Herman Miller Eames Upholstered Dsr Dining Side Shell Chairs

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H 31.125 in W 18.5 in D 22 in

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 Miller are finished in revitalised bright red fabric finish which looks fantastic o...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair Original Vecta Fiberglass Chairs

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H 28 in W 35.5 in D 28 in

Pair Original Vecta Fiberglass Chairs

By Vecta Group

Located in New Hope, PA

A Pair of fully upholstered space age Vecta chairs in very good original condition. Refinished in a black upholstery on an original cream white shell.

Category

Early 20th Century American Club Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair with Manufacturers Mark

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H 31.89 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in

Original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX Chair with Manufacturers Mark

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Original Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller DAX chairs with original red/brown upholstery and fiberglass white shells.

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Joe Colombo Elda chair Cognac leather, White shell

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H 36.23 in W 36.23 in D 36.23 in

Joe Colombo Elda chair Cognac leather, White shell

By Joe Colombo

Located in Izegem, BE

Cognac leather with a beautiful grain of the highest quality! White Fiberglass shell. Height: 92 cm Depth: 92 cm Length: 92 cm Seat height: 45cm The “Elda” armchair was designed in...

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2010s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair in Metal Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini

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H 31.7 in W 26.19 in D 22.05 in

Werner Aisslinger Juli Plastic Chair in Metal Base & Plastic Shell by Cappellini

By Werner Aisslinger, Cappellini

Located in New York, NY

The plastic shell, available in pure white, graphite black, bright blue and blood orange, can be paired with several different bases: 4 wooden legs; 4 spokes with plastic tips; 5 spo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, White Shell

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H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 22 in

Harbour Side Chair, Polished Aluminum Swivel Base, White Shell

By Norm Architects

Located in San Marcos, CA

Conceived during the design process for our new creative destination Menu Space located in Copenhagen’s thriving Nordhavn (Northern Harbour) area, the Harbour chair is the result of ...

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2010s Lithuanian Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Herman Miller/Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair

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H 32 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Herman Miller/Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair

By Charles Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of white shell chairs with H base. Please confirm item location (NY or NJ) with dealer.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chrome and white leather chairs by Contemporary Shells, circa 1970

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H 30.5 in W 21.5 in D 18.5 in

Chrome and white leather chairs by Contemporary Shells, circa 1970

By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1

Located in View Park, CA

A pair of chrome and white leather cantilever lounge chairs by Contemporary Shells, early 1970s.

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Contemporary Shells Inc Overman White Vinyl Swivel Lounge Pod Chair

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H 30 in W 32 in D 26 in

Midcentury Contemporary Shells Inc Overman White Vinyl Swivel Lounge Pod Chair

By Contemporary Shells Inc. 1

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mid-Century Modern contemporary Shells Inc Overman style white vinyl swivel lounge pod chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

White Lacquered Chair with Capiz Shell Overlay Back

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H 45 in W 19 in D 18 in

White Lacquered Chair with Capiz Shell Overlay Back

Located in Dallas, TX

1960's Mother of Pearl Shell Overlay Chair. The wood is finished in white lacquer.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Fiberglass Shell Rolling Adjustable Desk Chair

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H 32 in W 18.5 in D 21 in

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Fiberglass Shell Rolling Adjustable Desk Chair

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Mid Century Modern White Fiberglass Shell Rolling Adjustable Desk Chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller White Fiberglass Shell Chairs

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H 31 in W 18.5 in

Eames for Herman Miller White Fiberglass Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Original 1960s molded fiberglass shell chairs in white, designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

White Thermoplastic Shell Seat with Oak Stained Leg Dining Chair, Kartell

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H 39.4 in W 22.8 in D 19.7 in

White Thermoplastic Shell Seat with Oak Stained Leg Dining Chair, Kartell

By Patricia Urquiola, Kartell

Located in Tulsa, OK

Made by Kartell in Italy and designed by Patricia Urquiola, these have a white thermoplastic shell seat with oak stained leg and sold in a set of 2.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Oak

Set of 4 chairs design by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra white shell and wood

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H 32.68 in W 21.66 in D 17.92 in

Set of 4 chairs design by Charles and Ray Eames for Vitra white shell and wood

By Charles and Ray Eames, Vitra

Located in Milano, Lombardia

This chair combines a white recycled plastic shell with a 4-legged wooden base.

Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Plastic, Wood

Original Midcentury White Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair Iron X Base

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H 36 in W 24 in D 28 in

Original Midcentury White Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Shell Chair Iron X Base

By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

Original midcentury 1950s white Herman Miller fiberglass shell side chair iron X base.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Iron

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome

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H 33 in W 41 in

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Black Leather, White Shell, Chrome

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

Black leather, white shell and chrome legs. Very good original condition.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair

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H 38.5 in W 20 in D 22 in

Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is a fun chair! It is a mid-century white lacquered shell form grotto chair with carved dolphin / serpent arms and leg supports.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome

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H 33.47 in W 40.95 in D 30.71 in

Original George Nelson Coconut Chair, Vitra, Tan Leather, White Shell, Chrome

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Coconut lounge chair designed by George Nelson for Herman Miller, manufactured by Vitra. new upholstered with vintage cognac aniline leather, white shell and chrome legs.

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Vintage 1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.

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H 33 in W 40 in D 34 in

Authentic George Nelson Coconut Chair for Vitra. Black Leather, White Shell.

By Vitra, George Nelson

Located in Kansas City, MO

This example is the first series licensed reissue manufactured by Vitra and no longer in production. Black leather, white shell and chrome legs. Very good original condition.

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Six 1950s Eames Eiffel Shell Chairs

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H 31.5 in W 18.5 in D 22 in

Six 1950s Eames Eiffel Shell Chairs

By Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of six off-white vintage Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller.

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

the Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

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H 29 in W 37.5 in D 31 in

the Shell Chair by Hans J. Wegner

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A laminated, white lacquered "shell" lounge chair with upholstered seat and back.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Laminate, Upholstery

An Italian shell back carved and silver leafed chair

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H 37 in W 18 in D 17.5 in

An Italian shell back carved and silver leafed chair

Located in New York, NY

An Italian shell back carved and white gold leafed chair having four sabre legs and upholstered seat.

Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Side Chairs

Materials

White Gold

White Shell with Leather Seat Small Armchair, B&B Italia

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H 19.5 in W 30.28 in D 26.013 in

White Shell with Leather Seat Small Armchair, B&B Italia

By Jonathan Levien, Nipa Doshi

Located in Tulsa, OK

The small armchair Do-Maru is named after the ancient armour worn by samurai warriors, made up of painted and decorated thick leather plates that covered and protected the hero’s bod...

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair

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H 29 in W 36 in D 32.5 in

Danish Mid-Century Modern Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen CH07 Shell Chair a Pair

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Please note the price listed is for a pair "two chairs" Specification: Upholstered seat and back cushions in white leather Shell and legs are made of wood, pressed veneer, plywo...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Plywood

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

$12,000 / set

H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Ivory Bouclé Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman Attributed to Adrian Pearsall

$10,800 / set

H 27 in W 30.5 in D 34 in

Ivory Bouclé Post Modern Swivel Chairs & Ottoman Attributed to Adrian Pearsall

By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall

Located in Saint Louis, MO

A high sculptural look that's modern with curvy plush all over cushioning is what you'll get with this ménage à trois set of swivel chairs attributed to Adrian Pearsall paired along ...

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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

$12,000 / set

H 29 in W 36 in D 33 in

Pair of Vladimir Kagan Nautilus Swivel Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Ivory Bouclé

By Vladimir Kagan, Directional

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Amongst the most popular Vladimir Kagan designs, these Nautilus swivel lounge chairs are sculptural, comfortable and fun, and were recently professionally reupholstered in cozy Ivory...

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Materials

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Preview Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé C.1990

$24,400 / set

H 31.5 in W 36 in D 36 in

Preview Post Modern Swivel Lounge Chairs in Super Soft Ivory White Bouclé C.1990

By Preview

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Launch in first class comfort with this spaceship like pair of 1990s ivory white bouclé Post Modern swivel chairs by Preview. Gorgeous sculptural silhouette. Uber luxurious modern lo...

Category

1990s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Upholstery

Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech

$4,960Sale Price|20% Off

H 27.25 in W 26.75 in D 24 in

Shell Chair by Hans Wegner in Walnut and Beech

By Hans J. Wegner

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Shell chair by Hans Wegner in laminated walnut seat and back and solid beech wood frame. It has the original screws on the bottom of seat to secure the seat cushion.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Walnut

Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair

$1,250

H 32 in W 22 in D 24 in

Herman Miller Eames DAX Fiberglass Chair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Gorgeous and rare hue of red orange on this vintage fiberglass Herman Miller Eames armchair. Model DAX with H base. All shock mounts intact. Stamped Herman Miller under chair and gua...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith

$2,750

H 27.5 in W 25 in D 24 in

Classic Modernist Charles and Ray Eames Arm Shell Lounge Chair, Zenith

By Zenith, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Buffalo, NY

First generation, circa 1950 Charles and Ray Eames. Museum quality, sea foam green arm shell lounge chair made by Zenith Plastic Co./ Herman Miller. Features amazing exposed fibers, ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zinc

Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

$1,500

H 31 in W 25 in D 22 in

Charles and Ray Eames Zenith Rope Edge Fiberglass Armchair

By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Brooklyn, NY

First-generation Zenith armchair designed by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller. This early Greige fiberglass shell has developed an unusually warm tone over decades of use, giv...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Milo Baughman for Thayer Cogggin Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

$12,200 / set

H 31.5 in W 32 in D 32 in

Milo Baughman for Thayer Cogggin Swivel and Tilt Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin

Located in Saint Louis, MO

These 1970s Milo Baughman mid century modern swivel and tilt chairs on chrome bases were made by Thayer Coggin and were newly professionally reupholstered in super soft ivory white b...

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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair of Vintage 1950s French-Style Plush Ivory Lounge Chairs

$6,100 / set

H 28 in W 39 in D 29 in

Pair of Vintage 1950s French-Style Plush Ivory Lounge Chairs

Located in Chula Vista, CA

For your consideration, a pair of Vintage 1950s French-Style Plush Ivory Lounge Chairs.. Unmarked, no label present from the maker. Very comfortable. Dimensions: 28" H x 39" W x 29...

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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

$34,000 / set

H 26 in W 48 in D 36 in

Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

By Craft Associates, Adrian Pearsall

Located in Saint Louis, MO

So sculptural so fresh, this pair of 1970s modern Adrian Pearsall attributed throne swivel chairs were professionally reupholstered in soft ivory bouclé and swivel atop walnut bases ...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Post Modern Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé

$12,800 / set

H 28.5 in W 48 in D 42 in L 28.5 in

Adrian Pearsall Post Modern Swivel Chair and Ottoman in Ivory White Bouclé

By Comfort Designs, Inc., Adrian Pearsall

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Large 1980s Adrian Pearsall Post Modern swivel chair and swivel top ottoman freshly reupholstered in Ivory White Bouclé made by Comfort Designs. A favorite for our shop, this swivel ...

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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

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Bouclé, Upholstery

Vintage White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1972 Original

$756

H 31.89 in W 19.69 in D 23.63 in

Vintage White Panton Chair by Verner Panton for Herman Miller, 1972 Original

Located in Hannover, DE

Original Herman Miller Panton Chair in white. Designed in 1967. Production year: 1972. Only one chair available. Designed by Danish designer Verner Panton, the iconic Panton Chair ...

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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of George Bighinello in Ivory Boucle, Italy

$12,250 / set

H 29 in W 37 in D 37 in

Pair of Lounge Chairs in the Style of George Bighinello in Ivory Boucle, Italy

Located in New York, NY

Striking pair of lounge chairs in the style of designer George Bighinello for Eurosalotto. The sculptural model features a low-profile silhouette with a continuous, rounded back and ...

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

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1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

$1,500

H 29.5 in W 20 in D 18 in

1960's Eames DCM Chair by Herman Miller

By Charles Eames, Ray Eames, Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The iconic mid-century modern DCM chair designed by Herman Miller for the Eames company is a standout of 1960s design. Simple designs with two bentwood pieces making the seat and bac...

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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Metal, Chrome

Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oiled Walnut & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

$1,615 / item

H 30.9 in W 19.8 in D 19.8 in

Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oiled Walnut & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son

By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oiled Walnut & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to bea...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Walnut, Oak

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Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse

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Augusto Savini “Pamplona” Chairs for Pozzi, Cognac Leather, 1965, Set of 8

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Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956

$8,923 / set

H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956

By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restor...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck

$36,000

H 29 in W 70 in D 30 in

Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck

By Ejner Larsen, Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s

$9,000

H 31 in W 92 in D 41 in

Vladimir Kagan "Zoe" Sofa, 2000s

By American Leather, Vladimir Kagan

Located in Coronado, CA

A stunning and sophisticated serpentine sofa by Vladimir Kagan for American Leather circa 2000s. This piece has been masterfully reupholstered: the front back and the bottom band fea...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Danish Funkis Corner Bookcase, Solid Mahogany, 1920s Sculptural Design

$13,748

H 35.44 in W 55.12 in D 10.63 in

Danish Funkis Corner Bookcase, Solid Mahogany, 1920s Sculptural Design

Located in København K, 84

This original 1920s Danish Funkis corner bookcase, crafted in solid mahogany by a master cabinetmaker, is a rare and refined example of early Scandinavian functionalist design. Roote...

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Henning Kjærnulf, Night Stand in Oak, Danish Modern, "Razorblade", 1960s

$960

H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 13 in

Henning Kjærnulf, Night Stand in Oak, Danish Modern, "Razorblade", 1960s

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Odense, DK

A gorgeous bed side table / chest of drawer in oak. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf in 1960s. Made by Nyrup Møbler. A rare sculptural object that combine baroque style and modernism. ...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Night Stands

Materials

Oak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, C1965

$1,595 / set

H 32 in W 27 in D 23.5 in

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, C1965

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous pair of Mid-Century Modern executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Made and sold to IBM during the sixties this pair retains an IBM sticker. Structural...

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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White Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the white shell chair you’re looking for. A white shell chair — often made from fabric, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Find 15 options for an antique or vintage white shell chair now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer white shell chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A white shell chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Hollywood Regency styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one white shell chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller and Vitra produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a White Shell Chair?

A white shell chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $14,320.

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 White Shell Chair

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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