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Small Art Deco style club chair
Located in TILBURG, NL
Very decorative, Art Deco style little club chair. Walnut veneer and original green velvet
Category
Early 20th Century European Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Mid Century Shell Chair By František Jirák, 1960s
By Interiér Praha, Frantisek Jirak
Located in Zohor, SK
of Czechoslovakian designers expressed their futuristic ideas. The classical shell chairs have a
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Oak
Mid Century Modern Vintage Rattan Club Chair France 1950s
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid century modern vintage woven rattan club chair designed and produced in France 1950s.
The base
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 Club Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
20th Century Pair of Boudoir Shell-Back Chairs, c.1950
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Elegant mid-20th century pair of boudoir occasional chairs with a sweeping shell shaped back. These
Category
20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet
Pair of 1940s Modernist Club Chairs in Original Bone Glazed Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of 1940s modernist club chairs in original bone glazed leather upholstery. Ebonized mahogany
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of 2 Club Chairs Attributed to Carl-Johan Bohman, Finland
By Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Klintehamn, SE
A pair of club chairs attributed to Carl-Johan Boman (Finnish 1883-1969), Circa 1940s. Probably
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Set of 3 Regency Gillows, Shell Back Hall Chairs, 19th Century
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A very good quality set of three Regency period Mahogany Gillow Shell backed hall chairs
Category
Antique 19th Century English Regency Club Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Unique Matteo Grassi Soft Leather Armchairs in Aluminium Shell Designed by Kuni
By Kunihide Oshinomi, Matteo Grassi
Located in Voorburg, NL
Set of unique two Italian black leather armchairs with an aluminium shell. Designed by Kunihide
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 28.75 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
Pair Original Vecta Fiberglass Chairs
By Vecta Group
Located in New Hope, PA
a black upholstery on an original cream white shell. These chairs are often found in less than
Category
Early 20th Century American Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Pearson Lloyd Set of Two Lounge Chairs 90’s
By Walter Knoll, Pearson Lloyd
Located in bari, IT
Beautiful shell chairs by the renowned London based design team Pearson Lloyd. The chair has a very
Category
1990s English Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
19th Century Antique Venetian Carved Gold Giltwood Throne Chairs, Pair
Located in Elkhart, IN
A stunning pair of antique Venetian throne or court chairs with carved shells, foliate details, and
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Club Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Giltwood
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This Set of 2 Lounge Chairs was originally designed by the renowned Miroslav Navrátil in the 1950s
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Sensational Pair of Hair on Hide & Leather Arne Jacobsen Inspired Egg Chairs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
egg chairs having fiberglass shells upholstered with a sandy toned hair on hide on the exterior and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 lounge chairs was designed in 1950s by Miroslav Navrátil in Czech Republic. They
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 32.29 in D 29.53 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs Designed by Miroslav Navrátil, 1950s, Czech Republic
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Wrocław, Poland
This set of 2 lounge chairs was designed in 1950s by Miroslav Navrátil in Czech Republic. It
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
H 29.53 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Modern Chair FM08 with Loose Cushions by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Cees Braakman, Pastoe
Located in Doornspijk, NL
shell holds two loose cushions upholstered with a mêlé periode fabric giving the chair great comfort.
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 18.9 in
Pair of Velvet Sedia Lounge Chairs by Horst Brüning for COR, Germany, 1960s
By Horst Bruning, COR
Located in Izegem, VWV
. Shell and loose cushions upholstered in soft cream velvet on a four-star aluminium base.
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in
1980s Safari Tapestry Attributed to Donghia Luciano Chair and Ottoman Set of 2
By Donghia
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
This extremely rare chair and ottoman set is packed with personality! Outstanding design is
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Tapestry, Upholstery, Wood
H 38 in W 37 in D 37 in
Pair of Oak Leather Upholstered Library Armchairs
Located in Cheshire, GB
Pair of oak library armchairs. Having shell carved molded top rail above the leatherback and seat
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Club Chairs
Materials
Oak
Superb Pair of Tortoiseshell Pagoda Loungers by John Wisner for Ficks Reed
By Ficks Reed, John Wisner
Located in Atlanta, GA
These magnificent lounge chair frames are shipped as professionally photographed and described in
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Hardwood, Cane
Pair Art Deco Armchairs, Black Lacquer, Wood, Metal, Velvet, France, 1950/60s
Located in Regensburg, DE
A beautiful pair of small french Art Deco style armchairs in shell form stemming from the 1950/60s
Category
Vintage 1960s French Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Hardwood, Lacquer
H 33.47 in W 23.82 in D 24.41 in
Circular Club Chair in Pink Velvet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, pink velvet and chromed metal, Italy, 1970s.
This lounge chair has a gorgeous
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Milo Baughman Postmodern Club Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Dallas, TX
This is a unique pair of postmodern accent chairs designed by Milo Baughman. He was a pioneer in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
6 Eames for Herman Miller DSS Stackable Naugahyde Fiberglass Shell Chairs
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Chattanooga, TN
quantity.
Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous Charles
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Steelcase i2i Swivel Club Chairs
By Steelcase
Located in Denton, TX
Steelcase swivel plastic shell chair with upholstered swivel seat and back.
The four prong polished
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Modern Office Chairs and De...
Materials
Metal
Club space age chair by Raphael Raffel France 1960s
By Raphael Raffel
Located in Stavenisse, NL
Space age design by Raphael Raffel, a 1960s Club chair in injection moulded plastic shell.
This is
Category
Vintage 1960s French Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Plastic
Miroslav Navratil Lounge Chairs, Fiberglass Shell and Fabric, 1959
By Miroslav Navratil
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil lounge chairs, fiberglass shell and fabric, 1959.
Lounge chairs by Miroslav
Category
Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Set of 10 Eames for Herman Miller Stacking Brown Naugahyde DSS Shell Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Chattanooga, TN
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Eames stackable fiberglass shell chairs with original brown naugahyde pads. The famous Charles and Ray
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 31.75 in W 22 in D 23.5 in
Pair Charles Pfister - Knoll, Tuxedo Club or Lounge Chairs Mid-Century Classics
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful black fabric on original upholstered pair of Knoll club chairs. Clean, almost like new
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 25 in W 33 in D 33 in
Pair of Mid-Century Barrel Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of midcentury style club chairs. This sleek and comfortable pair rests on tapered
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Pair of Regency Mahogany Hall Chairs by Gillows of Lancaster
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in London, GB
hall chair see Susan E Stuart, Gillows of LANCASTER and LONDON 1730-1840, Antique Collectors' Club
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Umbra Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling, the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
De Sede DS-2100/156 Chair in Green Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
embracing feeling – the highest level of comfort. Available as a low-backed, visitor swivel chair, a high
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Lounge Chair in Brown and Beige Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Club chair, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1950s
This easy chair is beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Kuraselli Lounge Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi
By Haimi, Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Dubai, DU
This 'Karuselli' swivel lounge chair by Yrjo¨ Kukkapuro, originally designed in 1964, features a
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Lounge Chair by Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller, USA
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Amsterdam, NL
This lounge chair was designed by Charles & Ray Eames and manufactured by Herman Miller in the
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Brazilian Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Striped Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of lounge chairs, mahogany, fabric, Brazil, 1960s.
Elegant pair of Brazilian club chairs. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Delicate Pair of Lounge Chairs in Green and Beige Floral Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Pair of club chairs, fabric, stained beech, Czech Republic, 1950s.
These chairs are beautifully
Category
Vintage 1950s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Organic Two Lounge Chair Arabesque Folke Jansson 1955 Sweden
By SM Wincrantz 1, Folke Jansson
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage authentic pair of lounge chairs or club chairs by Folke Jansson for SM
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.14 in W 31.11 in D 35.44 in
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Black Leather Lounge Chair H.W.Klein 1960s Denmark
By Henry Walter Klein
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage lounge chairs or club chairs from leather, steel and chromed metal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.53 in W 34.26 in D 31.89 in
Eames 670 Lounge Chair & 671 Ottoman in Beata Heuman Linen Cotton
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
like it, and there is still nothing to equal it. The Eameses’ modern take on a 19th century club chair
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Shell Green Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Orange Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Orange Wool Shell Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Velvet, Bouclé
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Green Wool Shell Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Velvet
No Reserve
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Shell Beige Boucle Club Chair, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
Sunset Bergère Chair with Pouf in Avant Après Grey & Aluminum Feet, Nicola Pavan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new Sunset bergère is made up of two distinct parts: the shell and the headrest for a specific
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Sunset Bergère Chair in Avant Après Grey with Aluminum Feet by Nicola Pavan
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The new Sunset bergère is made up of two distinct parts: the shell and the headrest for a specific
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 33.08 in
Set of 8 Queen Anne Dining Chairs Includes 2 Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 8 Queen Anne dining chairs includes 2 Armchairs will make a wonderful addition to your
Category
Early 20th Century English Queen Anne Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm 'Bird' Chairs for Alfred Kill, 1960s, Signed
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius, Alfred Kill International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chairs, desk chairs, arm chairs, side chairs, club chairs, hall chairs, conference room chairs or lounge
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 36 in W 27 in D 24.5 in
Pair of Green Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Orange Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Orange Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Green Wool Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Pair of Beige Boucle Shell Club Chairs, by Vintola Studio, Europe, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Velvet, Beech
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Ten White Leather High Back Bird Chairs on Wheels by Fabricius & Kastholm
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Dronten, NL
This set of 10 Model FK 6725 leather 'Bird' Chairs, also commonly referred to as the 'Tulip' chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 40.95 in W 28.75 in D 22.84 in
Set of Four Boucle Shell Club Chairs and Dining Table, by Vintola Studio, Poland
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile club seats.
They are contemporary chairs inspired of 1960s
Category
20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Game Tables
Materials
Beech, Walnut
H 27.96 in W 26.78 in D 39.38 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the club chairs shell you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, wood and upholstery, every club chairs shell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect club chairs shell — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A club chairs shell made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Hollywood Regency — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made club chairs shell over the years, but those crafted by Kodawood, Kunihide Oshinomi and Matteo Grassi are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Prices for a club chairs shell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $950 and can go as high as $20,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,559.
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 Club Chairs Shell
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A club chair is called a club chair because the accent chairs became popular in the interior décor of gentleman's clubs in France. The original name for the club chair is “fauteuil confortable," which translates to "comfortable chair." You'll find a collection of club chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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 ExpertMarch 31, 2023There is no difference between a club chair and an armchair; a club chair is a type of armchair. An armchair is any chair with arms, while a club chair is a wide, comfortable type of armchair that is typically clad in leather and features thick upholstery. All club chairs are armchairs, but not all armchairs are club chairs. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of club chairs.
- 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.
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