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Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Pair of gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs.
These have been professionally restored, gold
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Beech
Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of six gold leaf grotto shell back side chairs.
Professionally restored, gold leafed and
Category
Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
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
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan / Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs.
Style of Dorothy Draper / Gilbert Rohde
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 34 in W 27.5 in D 28.5 in
Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique gold leaf Venetian grotto style shell back armchair. Seat has been newly reupholstered in
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Vintage Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four vintage shell back chairs, black with chevron pattern. Midcentury metal chair newly
Category
20th Century American Regency Revival Chairs
Materials
Metal
Six Italian Decorative Venetian Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in New York, NY
. Shell-back chairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Venetian grotto style shell back chair in antique gold leaf.
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Grotto Style Dining Chairs, Pair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impeccably hand-carved Grotto-style mahogany shell-back chairs, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Mahogany
Pair of 1940s Modernist Club Chairs in Original Bone Glazed Leather
Located in Chicago, IL
not. Possibly the inspiration for the Karpen Co. shell back chair of similar shape and style
Category
Vintage 1940s American Club Chairs
Materials
Brass
Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Reupholstered in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Art Deco Shell Back Lounge Chairs
By Grosfeld House
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Stunning pair of asymmetrical shell back lounge chairs by Grosfeld House. Love their femininity
Category
Mid-20th Century Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Mahogany
William IV Style Dining Chairs Shell Back Mahogany
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Shell Back Dining Chairs.
The Backs of the Chairs Featuring a
Category
Vintage 1920s William IV Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
A Fine Pair of English Antique Shell Back Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in Faversham, GB
A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Oak
Spectacular Pair Widdicomb Louis XV Fauteuil Chairs Tortoise Shell Caned Back
By John Widdicomb
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Spectacular pair of John Widdicomb caned back Louis XV Fauteuils chairs. We love the stunning
Category
Vintage 1960s American Louis XV Bergere Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
H 38.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6
Located in Wichita, KS
Six Italian regency painted walnut shell back dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto style
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Mahogany
Hans Wegner Model CH22 Shell Back Paddle Armchair
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Oak armchair with wide paddle form arms and sculpted and inlaid back. Also having a Danish paper
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Papercord, Oak
1980s Faux Tortoise Bergere Chairs W/ Coral Form Backs & Carved Shells - Pair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
frames. The backs are a carved coral motif, and the tapered legs have a carved shell at the top of each
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Aesthetic Movement Bergere Chairs
Materials
Wood
H 39 in W 24 in D 24 in
Fine circa 1780 Georgian Shell Back Hall Chair Gillows of Lancaster Attributed
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this lovely Georgian circa 1780 Cuban mahogany hall chair
Category
Antique 1780s English Georgian Side Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 20.48 in D 17.13 in
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
English Walnut Upholstered Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee & Spanish Feet C 1760
Located in Charleston, SC
English walnut upholstered wing back chair with scrolled arms, carved shell knee, and terminating
Category
Antique 1760s English George II Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Walnut
H 43 in W 35 in D 32 in
Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s
By Andre Groult
Located in St. Louis, MO
Single Grotto style scalloped wood shell back arm dining side or desk chair in lacquered in black
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Walnut
H 39 in W 1 in D 21.75 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs
Offered is a vintage
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Walnut
English Queen Anne Mahogany Wing Back Chair with Shell Knee on Pad Feet, C. 1740
Located in Charleston, SC
English Queen Anne Mahogany upholstered wingback chair with flanking flared wings, flanking
Category
Antique 1740s English Queen Anne Wingback Chairs
Materials
Muslin, Mahogany
H 43 in W 33.5 in D 32 in
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Add a daringly stylish essence to your dining room design with these Grotto style shell back dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-20th Century Classic American Wing Back Chair
Located in Sheffield, MA
shells. Georgian Wing back chair, George III style,
Measures: Seat height 22"
Arm height 24.50".
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Classical Wingback Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Pair of Coconut Shell Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in New York, NY
Pair of coconut shell chairs with curved backs and mother-of-pearl inlay detail at top. Paris
Category
Late 20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Coconut
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
hand-carved shell on the back of the chair adds a distinctive and artistic touch to the design. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
Nautilus Shell Back Arm Lounge Chair
By Lloyd Loom
Located in New York, NY
Iron and wicker Nautilus Shell back lounge chair. This chair has a wicker wrapped iron frame, the
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wrought Iron
Set Queen Anne Dining Chairs Walnut Furniture
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Carved Shell.
The Backs of the Chairs Having a Wide Shaped Back Splat and a Shaped Cresting Rail
Category
Vintage 1920s Queen Anne Chairs
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Hollywood Regency Fireside Chairs Attributed to Grosfeld House
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant pair of mirror image asymmetrical Art Deco shell back parlor chairs in a wine colored
Category
Vintage 1950s American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
H 33.25 in W 30.5 in D 22.5 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs, Fully Refurbished, Yugoslavia, 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find two Mid-Century Modern Shell Back Cocktail or Lounge Chairs. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs, Fully Refurbished, Yugoslavia, 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find two Mid-Century Modern Shell Back Cocktail or Lounge Chairs. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Rare Early Charles and Ray Eames PACC Desk Chair for Herman Miller, USA, 1950s
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Miami, FL
fiberglass shell for chair seat back and arms, with a cast aluminum spider base with castors. Designed by
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.5 in W 25 in D 24 in
19th C. matching wicker shell back design adult and child size rocking chairs
By Wakefield Rattan Company
Located in Nashua, NH
back to just above the chairs seat forming the handsome shell shape and of course ending at its bottom
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Cane, Rattan, Reed, Wood
H 40.5 in W 25 in D 33 in
Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Iron Set
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Resin Cast Abalone Shell Round Top Outdoor Table 4 Cane Back Chairs Wrought Iron Dining Set MINT
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables
Materials
Iron, Wrought Iron
1950s Leather Shell Back Chair
Located in London, GB
1950s Leather Shell Back Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Back Chair
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Back Chair with Raffia Seat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Iron
Set of Six Carved Pickled Wood Shell Back Chairs
Located in Abilene, TX
This is a set of six shell back chairs made of pickled wood. They have round upholstered seats. The
Category
Vintage 1980s Chairs
Materials
Wood
14 Shell-back Chairs in the manner of Andre Groult
Located in New York, NY
A wonderful group of carved shell-back chairs, painted and gilded. Upholstered in new, custom dyed
Category
20th Century French Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood, Leather, Paint
Large American Shell Back Rocking Chair C.1950
Located in Accrington, GB
, large in size and has a superb style to it with a high shell back, curved arm rest, love heart shape
Category
Vintage 1950s American American Classical Rocking Chairs
Materials
Cherry
Gillows, Pair of Regency Shell Back Hall Chairs
By Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in New York, NY
A superb pair of shell-back mahogany chairs probably by Gillows of London and Lancaster with
Category
Antique 1810s English Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
Cocktail Chairs
Located in Brussels, BE
Original 1950s shell back cocktail chair. Very well constructed chair, fully spring seat with a
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Faux Leather
Pair of Cocktail Chairs in Faux Fur
Located in Brussels, BE
1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a white faux fur. Very well constructed, extremely
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Pair of Black and chrome Giroflex Club Chairs by Albert Stohl, AG 1980s
By Giroflex Stoll
Located in Retie, BE
middle and wooden shells at the back. These club chairs - arm chairs sit very comfortable.
They are both
Category
Late 20th Century Swiss Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 30.71 in W 29.22 in D 25.6 in
Grotto Chair
By Michael Von Jakubowski
Located in New York, NY
palace gardens. These pieces of furniture had Mediterranean-themed carved features: shells for chair
Category
21st Century and Contemporary German Armchairs
Cocktail Chair with a Green Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a green fabric. Very well constructed, extremely
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Velvet
Cocktail Chair with a White Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a white fabric. Very well constructed, extremely
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Cocktail Chair with a Claret Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a claret fabric. Very well constructed, extremely
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
1950 s Cocktail Chair with Knitted Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chair recovered with a white knitted fabric. Very well constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Pair of Cocktail Chairs Pink Faux Fur
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a light pink faux fur. Very well constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Fur, Beech
Pair of Cocktail Chairs White Faux Fur
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a light white faux fur. Very well constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Faux Fur
Pair of Cocktail Chairs Pink Faux Fur
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a light pink faux fur. Very well constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Faux Fur
Pair of Cocktail Chairs with Blue Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a blue fabric. Very well constructed, extremely
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Beech, Fabric
Pair of Cocktail Chairs Gray and Geometric Shape Fabric
Located in Lábatlan, HU
1950s shell back cocktail chairs recovered with a light gray and
geometric shape fabric. Very well
Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Hans Wegner Shell Back Chairs
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in San Francisco, CA
Wonderful pair of shell back chairs by Hans Wegner. Original seat cording in great condition.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Pair of Maple shell back chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A very nice pair of small maple shell back chairs with a walnut stain.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Chairs
Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent set of 6 Grotto-Syle Shell-Back Chairs
Category
20th Century French Chairs
Set of Eight Shell Back Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of eight shell back chairs two with arms. The upholstery on the seats are a faux alligator skin
Category
Late 20th Century American Dining Room Chairs
Pair of Rose Tarlow Style Regency Shell Back Chairs
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of Rose Tarlow style Regency shell back chairs.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary North American Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
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Shell Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell back chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every shell back chair was constructed with great care. Find 82 options for an antique or vintage shell back chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the shell back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each shell back chair bearing Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made shell back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brown Jordan, Charles and Ray Eames and H. Paul Browning are consistently popular.
How Much is a Shell Back Chair?
A shell back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,637, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
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 Shell Back Chair
- 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.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022Reupholster a barrel back chair by first removing the old upholstery from the chair. Use the old pieces of material as a guide to help you cut the new upholstery into properly sized pieces. Reupholster the chair by using a furniture stapler to re-secure the new upholstery in the same manner that the old upholstery was attached. Shop a range of vintage and contemporary barrel back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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