Clamshell Chair
Original Iron Shellback Clamshell Lawn & Patio Chairs Mid Century Modern 1940s
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern.
These Chairs Are In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.75 in
Maurizio Tempestino for Salterini Pair Clamshell Lounge Chairs, ca 1950s
By Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Maurizio Tempestino for Salterini Pair Clamshell Lounge Chairs, ca 1950s
Overall dimensions are 22
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Swedish Stump Chair
Located in Lille, Hauts-de-France
Armchair in pine
This is a Swedish work called a stump chair.
With a clamshell seat
circa 1950.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Armchairs
Materials
Pine
Pair Homecrest Casino, Tempestini Style, Black Mesh "Orange Slice" Lounge Chairs
By Homecrest, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Pair of Homecrest "Casino" Line Black Clamshell Lounge Chairs, 1960's. In the style of Maurizio
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
H 30 in W 24 in D 22 in
Recent Sales
Single Italian Mid-Century Slipper Chair - walnut feet and original upholstery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single mid-century slipper chair with scallop edges forming a clamshell design. The chair is shown
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood
H 30.5 in W 30 in D 30 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Redding, CT
These Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini clamshell chairs are iconic in design. One is a cantilever
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Philip Arctander Style Clamshell Chairs
By Philip Arctander
Located in Astoria, NY
Pair of mid-century modern Philip Arctander style Clamshell chairs with white button tufted fabric
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Beautiful Clamshell Chair
Located in New York, NY
Lyrical chair of small size recently reupholstered in a beautiful mohair.
Category
Early 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Materials
Mohair
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Clamshell" Chairs, Pair
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of outdoor clam shell lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and manufactured Salterini
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Clamshell Chairs for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pasadena, TX
Made of iron, this practical and classic design has found its way to homes and patios around the world. You will love the quality and craftsmanship of this Mid-Century masterpiece.
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Category
20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Red Leather Clamshell Chairs in the Style of Kagan
By Vladimir Kagan
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair 1980s postmodern leather clamshell lounge chairs in the style of Vladimir Kagan. Full grain
Category
Vintage 1980s Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of 1980s Clamshell Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of 1980s clamshell style swivel chairs with vintage chenille cheetah upholstery. Comfortable
Category
Vintage 1980s Post-Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Boho Hand Carved Clamshell Side Chairs - a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Stunning pair of vintage Boho side chairs. Beautiful classic shape with hand carved clam shell
Category
Early 20th Century French Side Chairs
Materials
Shell, Upholstery
Pair of Milo Baughman Clamshell Swivel Chairs With Brass Basses
By Milo Baughman
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel and rocking chairs from the 1970s. These Chairs are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Brass
1940s Original Iron Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern
Located in Monrovia, CA
1940s Original Metal Clamshell Shellback Patio Lawn Chairs Mid Century Modern.
These Chairs Are In
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 32.5 in W 25.5 in D 20.75 in
Maurizio Tempestini Salterini Clamshell Patio Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of vintage modern designer patio chairs by Maurizio Tempestini. Iron clamshell style shape are
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
George Mulhauser for Plycraft Lounge Chair
By Plycraft, George Mulhauser
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
Stunning clamshell lounge chair and footstool by George Mullhause for Plycraft featuring buttoned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Vintage 1970s Milo Baughman Thayer Coggin pink swivel lounge chairs- 2 available
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hastings, GB
Clamshell lounge chairs designed By Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin, circa 1970s. We have a pair of
Category
Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 29.53 in D 33.86 in
Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Loveseat and Two Chairs Outdoor Patio Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Bedford Hills, NY
"Clamshell" or "Orange Slice" loveseat and two chair outdoor garden set in
Category
Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Salterini Patio Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
desirable clamshell, orange slice, or hoop chairs. The pair is in excellent original condition. Wonderful
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Iron
Vintage Salterini Table and Chairs by Tempestini
By John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
are the desirable "clamshell" or hoop chairs. The set is in excellent vintage condition; all the welds
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Arm Chair in Wickered Artistry Rattan - Possible Italian Originated - XX Century
Located in Lisboa, PT
Rattan Straw Weaved Wickered Arm Chair with clamshell details carved on fine wood accents.
With
Category
Late 20th Century Portuguese Armchairs
Materials
Straw
H 43.71 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Chic Vinyl Clamshell Chair
Located in New York, NY
Turquoise textured vinyl clamshell chair, in great original condition. Long on style, hip side
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Set of Six Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Set of Six Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Set of Four John Salterini Mid-Century Modern Clamshell Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Wayne, NJ
Set of four John Salterini Mid-Century Modern Clamshell chairs.
Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Chair
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
in original yellow paint finish which shows wear normal and consistent and age. "Clamshell" or
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Patio Lounge Clamshell Chairs by Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A matching pair of 3-legged slice or clamshell shells designed by Maurizio Tempestini for John
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Iron
Pair of Tempestini for Salterini Clamshell Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Clamshell chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini. Both chairs show
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
1950s Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood
By Seymour James Wiener, Kodawood
Located in Dallas, TX
probably best known for its 'clamshell' chairs so described for their seat and backs which are positioned
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 31 in W 21.75 in D 23 in
Pair of Salterini Clamshell Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Salterini. Wrought iron frames with metal mesh seats and backs. Both chairs are in very good original
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Wrought Iron
Pair Italian Grotto Silver Parcel Gilt Wood Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
An iconic pair of 20th Century silver gold Italian giltwood grotto chairs with clamshell seat and
Category
20th Century Italian Baroque Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Pair of Midcentury Swan Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
" chair. A clamshell like seat hugs the body and offers wonderful back and lumbar support. Woven gray
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel
Vintage Kodawood Lounge Chair by Seymour James Weiner
By Seymour James Wiener, Kodawood
Located in Chicago, IL
The most desirable form of the kodawood chairs. Clamshell back. Danish modern, Kofod Larsen Adrian
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Outdoor Patio Iron Lounge Chairs, Mid-Century Modern
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine outdoor patio "Clamshell" or "Orange Slice" chair set designed by Maurizio Tempestini and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 27 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Set of Six Neoclassical Style Grotto Clamshell Garden Chairs
By Tropitone
Located in Rio Vista, CA
feature an iconic neoclassical grotto clamshell motif with a scallop back. This style of chairs was
Category
20th Century American Neoclassical Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Cantilever Bouncer Radar Lounge Chairs Tempestini Salterini Clamshell
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Clifton Forge, VA
I love these Salterini clamshell style chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and this greenish
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 32 in W 30 in D 27 in
Canary Clamshell Chairs
By France & Søn
Located in Baltimore, MD
Fun pair of Mid-Century Mod Pop club chairs upholstered in vibrant canary leatherette supported by
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
Salterini Wicker Clamshell Chairs, Pair, with Steel Frame for Home, Patio, Porch
By John Salterini
Located in Madison, WI
Salterini clamshell chairs in natural wicker with black-painted steel frame. A Classic pair. Very
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 28 in L 31 in
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Lounge Chair
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The radar chair or clamshell chair by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Minimalist design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Iron Hoop Chairs by Maurizio Tempestino for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Referred to as the "Radar Hoop" or "Clamshell" chairs, this great design was one of the most iconic
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Iron
Grotto Clamshell Side Chair by Mola
By Mola
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This styish grotto, clamshell side chair will make a statement with its form and give your garden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Clamshell Grotto Side Chair by Mola
By Mola
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This stylish grotto, clamshell side chair will make a statement with its form and give your garden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Venetian Giltwood Grotto Clamshell Form Chair, circa 1880
Located in Redding, CA
The clamshell form chair in a rare to find giltwood in very good condition with a
restored split
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Chairs
Materials
Giltwood
Orange Clamshell Club Chair from Sweden, 1930s
Located in Seattle, WA
This is a fantastic one of a kind clamshell club chair in its original, beautifully worn orange
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Clamshell Grotto Side Chair by Mola
By Mola
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
This styish grotto, clamshell side chair will make a statement with its form and give your garden
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Four Salterini Clamshell Lounge Chairs Designed by Maurizio Tempestini
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Treasure Island, CA
Maurizio Tempestini
Clamshell Lounge Chairs (4)
1950s
Manufactured by John Salterini
Welded
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of 1920's French Clamshell Leather Club Chairs
Located in Santa Monica, CA
This 1920's Pair of French 'Clamshell' Leather Club Chairs are lovely and unusual in terms of the
Category
Early 20th Century French Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of Four Salterini Folding Clamshell Garden Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Four Salterini patio chairs. Hoop back with square seat. Wire mesh and painted tubular steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Clamshell Back, Walnut Armchairs, Denmark, Set of 2 Chairs
By Arne Vodder, Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great lines, rich color, comfort and unique design merges in these stylish Danish dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Sofa Chair Set Maurizio Tempestini Salterini Clamshell Patio Garden Furniture
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Atlanta, GA
A beautiful sofa and chair (being sold as a set of two pieces) designed by Maurizio Tempestini for
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Iron
H 28.5 in W 41.5 in D 21 in
Maurizio Tempestini "Clamshell" Outdoor Lounge Chair and Loveseat with Low Table
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Denver, CO
original spruce green and has 'original style' nylon replacement glides.
Chair: 27" H. x 22.5" W. x 25
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
H 28 in W 42 in D 25 in
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Orange Slice Patio Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini orange slice / clamshell patio chair pair. Mesh + wrought iron
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini Clamshell Chairs for Salterini
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Raleigh, NC
designed by the architect/designer/professor from Florence, Mauritus Tempestini.
These chairs retain their
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Hoop Lounge Chairs
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The radar chair or clamshell chair by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini. Minimalist design
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wrought Iron
Maurizio Tempestini Orange Slice Patio Set
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini orange slice / clamshell patio set. Two chairs and side table
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Italian Design dining table by Paolo Buffa
Material : Oak wood
Dimensions : H 80 x 180 x 82 cm
Year : Circa 1940
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20th Century Italian Modern Dining Room Tables
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Oak
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
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Mid-Century Modern White Castiron Homecrest Wire Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Homecrest
Located in Esperance, NY
Great set of original homecrest wire chairs, the chairs are made out of CastIron and come with two cushions.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
4pc Suite Tempestini for Salterini Orange Slice Style Set Settee Chairs Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
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H 28 in W 41 in D 25 in
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Located in Tarrytown, NY
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Category
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Clamshell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clamshell chair you’re looking for. Each clamshell chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and wrought iron. There are many kinds of the clamshell chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each clamshell chair bearing Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made clamshell chair over the years, but those crafted by John Salterini and Maurizio Tempestini are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Clamshell Chair?
A clamshell chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $575 and the highest can go for as much as $4,800.
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.
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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.
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