“Clam” Easy Chair Designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944

Easy chair designed by Nanna Ditzel for Ludvig Pontoppidan, Denmark, 1950s. Exceptionally rare model with a Brazilian rosewood frame. Woven cane, Brazilian rosewood, and wool cushio...

Set of three easy chairs designed by Frits Schlegel, Denmark, 1949. Textile upholstery and rosewood. Unique. Provenance: Designed for the Nyegaard Villa Strandvejen, Denmark. Elo...

Easy chair, anonymous, Denmark. 1970’s. Rosewood and wool upholstery. Dimensions: H: 65 cm/ 25 1/2" W: 86 cm/ 33 3/4" SH: 44 cm/ 17 1/4" D: 74 cm/ 29 1/4"

Easy chair designed by Alvar Andersson for Ferdinand Lundquist & Co, Sweden, 1940s. Textile and birch. Marked. H: 89 cm / 2' 11'' W: 71 cm / 2' 4'' D: 69 cm / 2' 3 1/4'' SH: 43 cm...

Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz, for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood. Measurements: H: 69.5 cm / 2' 3 1/4" W: 78 cm / 2' 6 3/4...

Easy chair designed by Otto Shulz for Boet, Sweden. 1940s. Wool upholstery and lacquered wood. Measurements: H: 70 cm / 2' 3 1/2" W: 79 cm / 2' 7 1/2" D:...

Arctander clam chair; Sheepskin; Philip Arctander; Denmark; 1944; Danish Design; Muslingestol; Scandinavian Design; The Arctander clam chair, also known as the “Muslingestol”, is easily recognizable by its rounded arms, club-shaped legs, and curved, slightly tilted backrest upholstered in the finest sheepskin material. Both craftsmanship and quality are key in this design. Philip Arctander’s whimsical Clam Chair exudes coziness and comfort. It is a piece that would be a remarkable addition to any living space in need of an elegant touch. Danish architect Arctander is mostly known for his directorship at the Danish Building institute and his UN advisory role for affordable housing. His contribution of the now iconic Clam Chair to NY FORM...

"Muslingestolen", aka "the clam chair" lounge chair designed in 1944 by Danish architect Philip Arctander. The chair was first produced in Denmark by Nordisk Staal & Mobel Centra...

Measures 34" tall, 32" deep and 23" wide. The seat height slopes from 13.5 to 16". A unique low profile chair produced, circa 1940 and bears a striking resemblance to a singular scoop lounge chair Philip Arctander did for a client in the 1940s. Beautiful modernist lines with subtle sculpting make this an uncommon chair...

This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by many as one of the most attractive chairs of Nordic Design. At the same time, this chair is arguably also the most mysterious piece on the Danish furniture market. The model has a rather perplexing history, and has been attributed to several designers before, the latest being the Danish architect Phillip Arctander. However, recent research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed this model in 1944 in his small basement workshop in Gothersgade, Copenhagen. This chair has a characteristic organic shape with soft curves, perched on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The round armrests compliment the overall round feel of the chair. The seat is slightly raised towards the front, while the back is tilted to provide great sitting comfort. The seat and back are covered in light sheepskin, adding to the soft and cosy feel of this “Clam”. Interestingly, Hans Schubell invented the special connecting piece of this chair, formed from only one piece of wood. The rest of the seat and backrest were glued to this single piece. In 1944, the chair was already exhibited in conjunction with the presentation of the newly opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen, which sold the leading design of the day. In 1945, the Clam went into serial production as the first model of the new furniture company Madsen & Schubell and many well-known stores soon included Madsen & Schubell in their product range. Illums Bolighus was one of them, as were the Messen department store and the Copenhagen furniture store Nordisk Staal-og-Møbel Central. In 1953, Madsen & Schubell sold the licence of the chair to the Norwegian company Vik and Blindheim. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chair has been reupholstered recently in light sheepskin. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 26.38 in W x 33.27 in D x 32.28 in H; Seat height 14.96 in; Arm height 22.64 in 67 cm W x 84.5 cm D x 82 cm H; Seat height 38 cm; Arm height 57.5 cm About the designer: Henry Hans Schubell...

Danish architect Philip Arctander designed in 1944 the "Clam chair". This one is in its original fabric not reupholstered! Manufactured by Vik & Bkindheim, Norway. As told by the own...

Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare pair of Clam chairs with beech arms and legs and upholstered in ivory bouclé with camel leather buttons on back and seat, Denmark. 1944. These iconic Clam chairs have a characteristic organic shape with soft curves throughout including gently curved back, seat, and arms, and resting on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The back is slightly tilted while the seat is slightly raised towards the front to provide conformity to the body and great comfort. These original exquisite Madsen Clam chairs...