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1 Herman Miller Parchment Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
By Charles Eames
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames Manufactured in the 1960s
Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Herman Miller Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames, 1970s
By Charles Eames, Herman Miller
Located in The Hague, NL
Herman Miller parchment shell fiberglass RAR rocker by Eames Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this
Category

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

Materials

Chrome

Herman Miller Eames RAR Rocker in Parchment
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
manufactured by Herman Miller. Clean parchment shell with even color and no cracks or holes. Signed Herman
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberglass parchment shells.. Large 'domes of
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Charles and Ray Eames "Translucent" Arm Shell Chairs
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Herman Miller,, early elusive see-thrugh "Translucent" fiberglass parchment shells.. Large 'domes of
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Jean Raymond Picard Green Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
that fits its host perfectly. The Stool presents with faded red fiberglass/parchment shell with visible
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Jean Raymond Picard Red Stool in French Resin
By Jean-René Picard
Located in Milano, IT
its host perfectly. The Stool presents with faded red fiberglass/parchment shell with visible fibers
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Iron

Hand Painted Nautilus Shell on Parchment
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This hand painted nautilus shell on a piece of parchment paper (that dates to the early 19th
Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Revival Decorative Art

Materials

Paper

Hand Painted Nautilus Shell on Parchment
Hand Painted Nautilus Shell on Parchment
H 18.5 in W 14.5 in D 0.5 in
Charles Eames Parchment Arm Shell Chair, Herman Miller
By Charles Eames
Located in Buffalo, NY
Super clean example of this classic fiberglass arm shell chair, designed by Charles Eames
Category

Mid-20th Century American Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Eames for Herman Miller Parchment DSS Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original 1960s molded fiberglass parchment white shell chairs on stacking base, designed by Charles
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Shagreen Nesting Tables with Shell Marquetry and Parchment feet by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
brown pen shell marquetry. The feet are covered with a brownish parchment (goatskin). This nice set of
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Nesting Tables and S...

Materials

Shagreen, Shell, Goatskin

Shagreen Nesting Tables with Shell Marquetry and Parchment Feet by Ginger Brown
By Ginger Brown
Located in Bourguebus, FR
shell marquetry. The feet are covered with black parchment (goatskin). This nice set of organic side
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Organic Modern Nesting Tables and S...

Materials

Shagreen, Shell, Goatskin

Mid-Century Contracting Bar Stool in Parchment Fiberglass Shell
By Herman Miller
Located in Bay City, MI
This rare Herman Miller contractor stool is a cool display of the fiberglass shell chair designed
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Fiberglass

1950s Herman Miller Parchment Eiffel Fiberglass Shell Armchair Pair
By Herman Miller
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Herman Miller Eiffel Parchment Fiberglass Chair Set of Two 31 tall x 24.75 w x 23.75 d, Seat 18 Arm
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s Eames for Herman Miller Dax Fiberglass Shell Armchair Parchment
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Gorgeous early production 1950s classic Eames for Herman Miller Dax Molded Fiberglass Shell
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Early Zenith Parchment DAX Fiberglass Shell Armchair for Herman Miller
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, Zenith
Located in San Jose, CA
second generation parchment colored armchair retains a high gloss finish supported by the original black
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Contemporary Pair of Pale Pink Parchment Leather Clover Drum Tables
Located in Toronto, ON
A pair of pale pink parchment leather clover drum tables/ottomans finished with black pen shell
Category

2010s Philippine Tables

Materials

Leather, Shell, Wood

Theba Floor Lamp with Wooden Column, Parchment Shade and Bronzed Base
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
radiance of Ivory White parchment and the luxurious embrace of turtoise shell effect, dark walnut, and
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood, Parchment Paper

Unique Italian Cabinet Vitrine Tortoise Shells by Ottini Milano 1973
Located in Paris, IDF
This unique Mid-century vitrine cabinet, made from solid oak covered by real tortoise shells fully
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell, Oak

Eames RAR Parchment Rocking Chair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Parchment fiberglass RAR rocking chair by Charles and Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Metal

Parchment Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This piece includes 1 drawer total and a cabinet below
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Parchment Night Stand with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This piece includes 3 drawers total and the interiors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Parchment Pedestal Coffee Table Attributed to Aldo Tura, Italy 1970s
By Aldo Tura
Located in Chicago, IL
for his glamorous use of unusual materials such as parchment, egg shell and goatskin.
Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Lacquer, Goatskin, Wood

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This piece includes 3 drawers total and the interiors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This piece includes 3 drawers total and the interiors
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Parchment Chest of Drawers with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, inlaid in cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This piece includes 3 drawers total and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Commodes and Chests of Dra...

Materials

Brass

Parchment Bed Frame with Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy bed inlaid in cream parchment and bronze-patina brass is a one of a kind piece. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Münster, DE
Bench, 4 fiberglass seat shells, color Parchment, design Charles & Ray Eames, metal frame with
Category

Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Metal

Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
Charles and Ray Eames Fiberglass Shell Bench
H 31.5 in W 87.41 in D 21.66 in
Dandy Bed in Parchment and Bronze-Patina Brass by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Dandy bed inlaid in cream parchment and bronze-patina brass is a one of a kind piece. This
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Brass

Pair of Parchment Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, inlaid in cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This piece includes 1 drawer total and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Parchment Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, inlaid in cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This piece includes 3 drawers total and the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Pair of Parchment Night Stands with Brass Accents by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
, inlaid in cream parchment with bronze-patina brass details. This piece includes 1 drawer total and a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Night Stands

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Parchment Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
finish polished stainless steel with parchment inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The amorphous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamp with Parchment Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
finish polished stainless steel with parchment inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The amorphous
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Early Eames DAR Fiberglass Shell Chair Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Round Rock, TX
example shows off its heavy fibrous shell in lovely parchment color. Still retains its original Eiffel
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Sculptural Floor Lamp in Bronze-Patina Brass and Parchment Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
-patina brass with parchment inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The amorphous shapes are an
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Sculptural Floor Lamp in Bronze-Patina Brass and Parchment Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
brass with parchment inlay; creating a vintage feel to the piece. The amorphous shapes are an abstract
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Chrome Finish Floor Lamps with Parchment Inlay by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
in a chrome finish from polished stainless steel and each with a beautiful parchment inlaid piece
Category

21st Century and Contemporary French Art Deco Floor Lamps

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Chrome

Eames Early Shell Chair Lounge Height for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
An early second generation parchment fiberglass arm shell chair with large shock mounts and black
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

1 Herman Miller Orange Shell Fiberglass RAR Rocker by Eames
By Herman Miller
Located in Pasadena, TX
Herman Miller shell fiberglass rocker Manufactured in the 1960s-1970s this rocker is one of the
Category

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

Materials

Fiberglass

Theba Wall Lamp with Structure in walnut and tortoise shell effect
By Lorenza Bozzoli
Located in Lentate sul Seveso, Monza e Brianza
parchment and the warm embrace of turtoise shell effect and dark walnut. UL Certificate available US plug
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
Seng Chicago on the metal portion, fiberglass shell with rope edge in color grey parchment yellow
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

First Edition Charles Eames Paw Chair Swivel Fibre Glass Shell Dowel Leg Walnut
By Charles Eames
Located in Hamburg, DE
chair in color lemon yellow parchment/dowel legs in walnut/all original parts/the awesome dowel base
Category

Mid-20th Century American Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

1950's Vintage Charles Eames Fiberglass Shell Armchairs for Herman Miller-A Pair
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in New Orleans, LA
A pair of Charles Eames molded fiberglass shell arm chairs for Herman Miller, in a parchment color
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Metal

Table Cabinet, Mid-17th Century, Flemish Baroque, Ebonized and Tortoishell
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
the back of the shell and covered with paper or parchment the veneer was then applied in the same way
Category

Antique Mid-17th Century European Baroque Cabinets

Materials

Tortoise Shell

Mixed Exotic Contemporary Serving Tray by R&Y Augousti of Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
pattern mixes of exotic materials of shagreen, shell, parchment, eel-skin, semi-precious stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Organic Modern Platters and Ser...

Materials

Shell, Wood

Emanuel Sweert - Maria Merian - Daniel Rabel - Copper engraving 4 tulips plate 5
By Daniel Rabel, Maria Sibylla Merian, Emanuel Sweert
Located in EINDHOVEN, NL
selling curiosities like shells, fossils, and bulbs; he ws the first to recognize the true commercial
Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Other Paintings

Materials

Paper, Paint, Parchment Paper

Mixed Exotic Contemporary Serving Vase by R&Y Augousti of Paris
By R & Y Augousti
Located in San Diego, CA
pattern mixes of exotic materials of shagreen, shell, parchment, eel-skin, semi-precious stones
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Organic Modern Vases

Materials

Wood, Shell

Goatskin Design Chair
By Extroverso
Located in Milan, IT
Dynamic and precious, this chair boasts a sturdy shaped shell with an ergonomic design promising
Category

2010s Italian Chairs

Materials

Leather

Goatskin Design Chair
Goatskin Design Chair
H 33.08 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Theba Wall Lamp
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
shell finish, it features an ivory parchment shade. Please refer to the Concierge for further
Category

2010s Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Wood

Theba Wall Lamp
Theba Wall Lamp
H 18.51 in W 15.75 in D 5.52 in
Theba Floor Lamp
By Fratelli Boffi
Located in Milan, IT
lamp will make for a singular and stately accent to an eclectic interior. Made of ivory parchment, the
Category

2010s Italian Floor Lamps

Materials

Wood

Theba Floor Lamp
Theba Floor Lamp
H 72.05 in W 15.75 in D 15.75 in
Pair of French Mid-Century Wrought Iron & Rope Stools / Benches, Audoux & Minet.
By Adrien Audoux and Frida Minnet
Located in New York, NY
References: Jean-Michel Frank also made pieces in unusual materials (mica, parchment, egg shell, rope and
Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Wrought Iron

Eames RAR Rocking Armchair for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A very nice iconic Mid Century designed molded fiberglass rocking arm shell chair in a parchment
Category

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

Materials

Metal

Horn Tessellated End Table Tabla
By Enrique Garcel
Located in New York City, NY
available. Available in horn, Penn shell, parchment and shagreen. Size: 18" diameter x 21" height Size
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Hollywood Regency End Tables

Materials

Horn

20th Century Italian Veneered Walnut Bar Cart - Vintage Trolley by Aldo Tura
By Aldo Tura
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
the Art Deco period and the Art Noveau, he often used unusual materials like parchment, egg shell and
Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal, Brass

Early 20th Century Mahogany Irish Antique Replica Chippendale Chairs- Set of 2
By Thomas Chippendale
Located in Louisville, KY
parchment scroll on the crest rail, these are indeed works of art in mahogany. The upholstery is a beautiful
Category

Early 20th Century Northern Irish Chippendale Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Mahogany

Four Herman Miller Eames Fiberglass Stacking Dining Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic set of iconic Eames shell chairs by Herman Miller. Parchment color shells atop zinc plated
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles Eames MAX Armshell Lounge Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in San Francisco, CA
Charles and Ray Eames designed MAX low lounge arm shells with X-base. Original black base and
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Charles & Ray Eames DSX Side Chair Natural Multicolor Set for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames, Vitra
Located in Amsterdam, NL
shells in the colours: Parchment, Raw Umber, Elephant Hide Grey and Black. Assembled on newly powder
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fish driver
Located in Aberdeen Dyce, GB
Materials: Orogolite, canvas, oil, craquelure, nautilus shell, polymer clay, natural leather
Category

Early 2000s Surrealist Figurative Paintings

Materials

Copper

Fish driver
Fish driver
H 81.5 in W 65.75 in D 15.75 in
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Parchment Shell For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the parchment shell you’re looking for. Each parchment shell for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fiberglass, plastic and metal. If you’re shopping for a parchment shell, we have 32 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect parchment shell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A parchment shell, designed in the Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made parchment shell 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 Parchment Shell?

Prices for a parchment shell start at $350 and top out at $9,700 with the average selling for $1,450.