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Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian carved wood grotto chair, in shell and dolphin motif, from the mid 20th century. This
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Mid-20th Century Italian Chairs

Materials

Wood

Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair
Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair

Italian Mid-Century Silver Clam-Shell Grotto Chair

H 34.5 in W 22.5 in D 26.5 in
Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table
By Brown Jordan
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A set of four Grotto chairs newly upholstered and powder coated. The set are a compliment to any
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Aluminum

Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table
Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table

Four Shell Grotto Chairs and Coordinating Table

H 37 in W 17.75 in D 17 in
Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available
Located in New York, NY
Hand-carved fruitwood frames with stylized dolphin-form arm from the mid 1900s. The chairs has very
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Mid-20th Century Chairs

Materials

Fruitwood

Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available
Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available

Grotto Shell Chairs, Three Available

H 24 in W 24 in D 39 in
Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Reupholstered in Michelle Nussbaumer Ikat Fabric
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Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair
Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair

Vintage Shell Back Midcentury Grotto Chair

H 36.5 in W 18 in D 19 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Pair of Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 22 in D 24 in
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
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Vintage 1940s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Set of Six Gold Leaf Grotto Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 22 in D 24 in
Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a fun chair! It is a mid-century white lacquered shell form grotto chair with carved
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Mid-20th Century Italian Neoclassical Bergere Chairs

Materials

Wood

Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair
Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair

Mid-Century Italian Carved Wood White Lacquer Shell & Dolphin Grotto Chair

H 38.5 in W 20 in D 22 in
Antique French Carved Upholstered Wood Grotto Shell Motif Chairs - A Pair
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A beautiful pair of petite antique hand-carved wood grotto chairs. Imported from France, this pair
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Antique 19th Century French Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Antique French Carved Upholstered Wood Grotto Shell Motif Chairs - A Pair
Antique French Carved Upholstered Wood Grotto Shell Motif Chairs - A Pair

Antique French Carved Upholstered Wood Grotto Shell Motif Chairs - A Pair

H 35.25 in W 17 in D 15.5 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
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mahogany

Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6
Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6

Vintage Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs. Set of 6

H 39 in W 22 in D 20 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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of 8 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Venetian grotto style shell back chair in antique gold leaf.
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair
Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair

Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair

H 39.5 in W 20 in D 20 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
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s
Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s

Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Black Painted Wood Shell Back Arm Desk Chair 70s

H 39 in W 1 in D 21.75 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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs
Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs

Set of 4 Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Armchairs

H 39 in W 27 in D 22.25 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
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Vintage 1980s Spanish Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair
Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair

Gold Leaf Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chair

H 39 in W 26 in D 21 in

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Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisitely carved wood Venetian shell back chair. This gorgeous piece is carved of rich dark
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency
Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency

Vintage Yellow Coastal Venetian Carved Shell Grotto Chair - Hollywood Regency

H 37.25 in W 18.5 in D 17 in
Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fantastic pair of vintage side chairs. The much coveted shell back Grotto chairs. Beautiful hand
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Late 20th Century North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold

Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Regency Gilt Shell Back Grotto Chairs, a Pair

H 37 in W 18 in D 16 in
Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs
Located in New York, NY
A magnificent set of 6 Grotto-Syle Shell-Back Chairs
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20th Century French Chairs

Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs

Set Six Grotto-Style Shell-Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 24.5 in D 24 in
Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4
Located in west palm beach, FL
Fabulous set of four vintage black lacquered grotto chairs. Beautiful and iconic shell back in a
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Mid-20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Shell, Glass, Lacquer

Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4
Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4

Vintage Coastal Black Lacquered Shell Back Grotto Chairs, Set of 4

H 21.5 in W 26.5 in L 21.5 in
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of four Venetian Grotto shell back chairs. Dimensions: 24.5" W x 24" x 39" T, seat height
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 24.5 in L 39 in
Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Style Shell Dining Chairs
By Tony Duquette
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Gold leafed Venetian Grotto style shellback dining chairs. Price is per chair. Only one chair left .
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Vintage 1970s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Style Shell Dining Chairs
Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Style Shell Dining Chairs

Gold Leafed Venetian Grotto Style Shell Dining Chairs

H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
Shell Back Grotto Chairs Set of Six Vintage Brown Jordan Style
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bradenton, FL
20th century set of six Brown Jordan style shell back 'Grotto' dining chairs in cast aluminum
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Late 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Shell Back Grotto Chairs Set of Six Vintage Brown Jordan Style
Shell Back Grotto Chairs Set of Six Vintage Brown Jordan Style

Shell Back Grotto Chairs Set of Six Vintage Brown Jordan Style

H 37 in W 19.75 in D 18.25 in
4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Philadelphia, PA
4 Vintage High Quality Cast Iron Grotto Style Patio Dining Chairs with a Lovely Shabby Chic White
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20th Century American Neoclassical Chairs

Materials

Iron

4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski
4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski

4 Hollywood Regency Cast Iron Shell Grotto Patio Dining Chairs by Pulaski

H 38 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of Four Brown Jordan Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four Brown Jordan Grotto style cast aluminum shell back chairs newly powder coated in light
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Four Brown Jordan Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs
Set of Four Brown Jordan Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs

Set of Four Brown Jordan Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Chairs

H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Gorgeous set of eight Italian dining chairs featuring scalloped shell back carved seats in the
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 36.5 in W 18 in D 21 in
Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Located in west palm beach, FL
An extraordinary pair of vintage Regency cement chairs. The coveted Grotto design with lots of chic
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Mid-20th Century North American Regency Chairs

Materials

Concrete

Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair
Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair

Vintage Regency Winged Griffin Concrete Grotto Chairs, a Pair

H 35 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Vintage Grotto Painted Beige Wood Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Located in Atlanta, GA
A pair of vintage American carved and painted wood grotto chairs. This pair of grotto side chairs
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Mid-20th Century American Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Grotto Painted Beige Wood Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs
Pair of Vintage Grotto Painted Beige Wood Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

Pair of Vintage Grotto Painted Beige Wood Chairs with Carved Shell Motifs

H 39 in W 19.5 in D 19 in
Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of eight polished Venetian grotto style aluminum shell dining chairs. Price is for the set of
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Polished Venetian Grotto Style Aluminum Shell Dining Chairs

H 36 in W 17 in D 17 in
Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
wood. The back resembles a Venetian Grotto shell. It has paw arms and splayed legs. It is upholstered
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency
Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency

Vintage Coastal Venetian Shell Back Carved Grotto Armchair - Hollywood Regency

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 20 in
Set 6 Paint Decorated Serge Roche Style Grotto Shell Dining Chairs
By Serge Roche
Located in Swedesboro, NJ
This is a stunning set of 6 Grotto shell style chairs in the manner of Serge Roche in a painted
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Vintage 1980s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Set 6 Paint Decorated Serge Roche Style Grotto Shell Dining Chairs
Set 6 Paint Decorated Serge Roche Style Grotto Shell Dining Chairs

Set 6 Paint Decorated Serge Roche Style Grotto Shell Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Brown Jordan Style Shell Form Grotto Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Brown Jordan
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a set of Brown Jordan style cast aluminum shell form grotto style outdoor dining chairs
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Vintage 1980s American Other Side Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Jordan Style Shell Form Grotto Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Brown Jordan Style Shell Form Grotto Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4

Brown Jordan Style Shell Form Grotto Inspired Outdoor Dining Chairs, Set of 4

H 37.75 in W 21.5 in D 21 in
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6
By Brown Jordan
Located in west palm beach, FL
shell back grotto design. Perfect as is or update to your colors. You decide! Unmarked. Acquired from a
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Late 20th Century North American Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6
Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6

Vintage Coastal Cast Aluminum Brown Jordan Grotto Chairs, Set of 6

H 14.5 in W 20.75 in L 14.5 in
Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green
By Maitland Smith
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
An exquisite pair of hand-painted grotto armchairs by Maitland Smith. This pair will be an
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20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Paint

Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green
Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green

Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green

H 41.25 in W 24.5 in D 21 in
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair
Located in East Hampton, NY
19th century Venetian Grotto shell chair.
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Antique 19th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair
19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair

19th Century Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair

H 31.5 in W 17 in L 31.5 in
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Italian regency pair of walnut shell back armchairs or dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs

Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs

H 39 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
elegant set of six arm chairs in the style of Andre Groult's famous shell back grotto chair. Made
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Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery

Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs
Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs

Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs

H 39 in W 25.5 in D 24 in
Shell Grotto Garden Chair
Located in Culver City, CA
Rare composite chair with unique form and original patina.
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20th Century American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Shell Grotto Garden Chair
Shell Grotto Garden Chair

Shell Grotto Garden Chair

H 37.5 in W 41 in D 36 in
Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century
Located in Culver City, CA
Shell grotto garden chair, 20th century Rare composite chair with unique form and original
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20th Century English Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century
Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century

Shell Grotto Garden Chair, 20th Century

H 37.5 in W 41 in L 37.5 in
Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in Stamford, CT
Measures: 18.5 seat height, 18.25 back width. Two sets of four grotto shell back dining chairs.
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Vintage 1970s Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Eight Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 37 in W 20 in D 17.5 in
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Shell Form Grotto Chairs
Located in Locust Valley, NY
A pair of vintage cerused oak shell form Grotto chairs newly reupholstered in a Quadrille coral
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Mid-20th Century American Beaux Arts Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Shell Form Grotto Chairs
Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Shell Form Grotto Chairs

Pair of Vintage Cerused Oak Shell Form Grotto Chairs

H 37 in W 21 in D 20 in
Mahogany Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian stained mahogany grotto chair. Shell carved back and seat with dolphin arms. Morticed
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mahogany Grotto Chair
Mahogany Grotto Chair

Mahogany Grotto Chair

H 34.5 in W 25 in L 34.5 in
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brown Jordan Grotto 5-piece patio set which includes 4 dining chairs, table base, and round
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric

H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in
Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Brown Jordan Vintage Grotto set five-piece which includes round dining table with glass top and
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Metal

Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set
Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set

Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Lovely 5-piece Brown Jordan grotto patio set. This includes 4 chairs and table base. Glass top is
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Vintage 1980s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored

Brown Jordan Grotto Shell 5-Piece Patio Dining Set Table Chairs Newly Restored

H 37 in W 20 in D 18 in
19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair
Located in Essex, MA
Rare and complete 19th century carved and gilt Venetian swan Grotto chair. Realistically and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Rococo Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair
19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair

19th Century Venetian Gilt Swan Grotto Chair

H 32 in W 30 in L 32 in
Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
grotto chair with dolphin arms.
Category

Vintage 1970s Philippine Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Lacquer

Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms
Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms

Maitland Smith Venetian Grotto Chair With Dolphin Arms

H 36 in W 23 in D 24 in
Maitland Smith Carved Wood Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms
By Maitland Smith
Located in Chicago, IL
Italian grotto chair with dolphin arms.
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Maitland Smith Carved Wood Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms
Maitland Smith Carved Wood Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms

Maitland Smith Carved Wood Grotto Chair with Dolphin Arms

H 36 in W 23 in D 24 in
Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Stunning Italian game table together with four wood carved shell back grotto style chairs. Chairs
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20th Century Italian Game Tables

Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs
Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs

Italian Inlaid Game Table and Four Shell Back Chairs

H 29.5 in W 32 in D 32 in
Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage and very unusual blue and white Italian ceramic garden seat grotto chair having shell
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Vintage 1940s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool
Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool

Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool

H 21 in W 15 in L 21 in
Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century gilded Italian shell back chair newly upholstered in a creamy Alpaca velvet. Two
Category

20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Beech, Velvet

Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Gilded Shell Grotto Chair

Gilded Shell Grotto Chair

H 37.38 in W 18 in D 20.25 in
Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century silver gilded Italian shell back chair newly upholstered in a white creamy low pile
Category

20th Century Italian Side Chairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet, Wood

Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair

Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair

H 37.38 in W 18 in D 20.25 in
Silver Painted Grotto Shell Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Painted silver grotto shell chair with Fortuny fabric seat in coral tone.
Category

Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Paint

Silver Painted Grotto Shell Chair
Silver Painted Grotto Shell Chair

Silver Painted Grotto Shell Chair

H 36.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Spectacular Venetian Hand Painted Grotto Shell Chair Italian
Located in Las Vegas, NV
This is a beautiful original example of the Italian grotto chair. It retains it's original hand
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Vintage 1930s Italian Baroque Revival Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Spectacular Venetian Hand Painted Grotto Shell Chair Italian
Spectacular Venetian Hand Painted Grotto Shell Chair Italian

Spectacular Venetian Hand Painted Grotto Shell Chair Italian

H 37.25 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Pair of Directoire / Grotto style beech wood side chairs with shell carved backs, made in Italy
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Directoire Side Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs
Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs

Pair of Italian Grotto Style Shell Back Side Chairs

H 37 in W 18 in D 20 in
Walnut Grotto Shell Side Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A walnut grotto style chair (or Shell Back Chair) with emerald green mohair upholstery detailed
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Brass

Walnut Grotto Shell Side Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair
Walnut Grotto Shell Side Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair

Walnut Grotto Shell Side Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair

H 37.5 in W 18 in D 16 in
Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Eight Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and six
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Eight Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back chairs in white wash finish.
Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs

H 39 in W 19 in D 19 in
Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Hollywood regency set of six Italian handcrafted dining chairs featuring a Venetian shell back or
Category

20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs
Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs

Set of Six Venetian Shell Back Grotto Dining Chairs

H 38 in W 19 in D 22 in
Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six Venetian grotto style scalloped shell back dining chairs. Consist of two armchairs and
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 39.25 in W 24 in D 24 in
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Elegant set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back dining chairs produced in Italy in the
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Dining Chairs

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Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
By Pauly et Cie
Located in San Francisco, CA
Naturalistically carved, the back decorated with a shell, lifting to reveal a tufted cushion back
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Antique Late 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Side Chairs

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Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair
Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair

Late 19th c. Venetian Polychrome and Gilded Shell Top Grotto Chair

H 33 in W 18 in D 21 in
Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8
By Brown Jordan
Located in Bradenton, FL
A set of 8 amazing vintage shell back grotto style patio chairs by Brown Jorden. The chairs have
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Mid-20th Century Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8
Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8

Vintage Brown Jorden Grotto Shell Back Palm Beach Regency Patio Chairs Set of 8

H 37 in W 21 in D 21 in
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4. Set includes (4
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Late 20th Century Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Vintage Hollywood Regency Venetian Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs - Set of 4

H 39 in W 19 in D 23 in
Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set
By Tropitone
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of six vintage fan or shell back Grotto style dining chairs by Tropitone. Item features fan or
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set
Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set

Six Tropitone Fan Shell Back Grotto Chairs Patio Sunroom Cast Aluminium Set

H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in
Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Sublime newly restored rich carved walnut shell back Grotto chairs newly upholstered in an elegant
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Vintage 1960s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Walnut

Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs
Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs

Sublime Set of 6 Vintage Italian Walnut Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs

H 36.5 in W 20 in D 18 in
Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Just in time for those summer parties! Set of six Vintage Hollywood Regency brown Jordan Grotto
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20th Century American Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach
Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach

Six Brown Jordan Grotto Side Dining Outdoor Patio Chairs Shell Back Palm Beach

H 36 in W 17 in D 16 in
Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s
By Andre Groult
Located in St. Louis, MO
Set of 4 Grotto style scalloped wood shell back dining side chairs in lacquered in black. Each
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Vintage 1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Foam, Walnut

Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s
Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s

Set of 4 Black Venetian Grotto Style Scalloped Wood Shell Back Dining Chairs 70s

H 39 in W 19 in D 21.75 in
Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Venetian Grotto carved shell back chairs, in vintage original condition with
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20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs
Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs

Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs

H 37 in W 18.5 in D 20 in
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Located in Bagshot, GB
Unusual and rare shell Grotto Garden chairs, 20th century. It has taken us a long time to source
Category

Mid-20th Century British Rococo Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Composition

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century
Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

Pair of Shell Grotto Garden Chairs, 20th Century

H 37.21 in W 40.56 in D 37.41 in
Vintage Brown Jordan Shell Grotto Back Dining Chairs
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Six brown Jordan shell back dining chairs. Original finish over cast aluminium frames. Overall in
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Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

Vintage Brown Jordan Shell Grotto Back Dining Chairs
Vintage Brown Jordan Shell Grotto Back Dining Chairs

Vintage Brown Jordan Shell Grotto Back Dining Chairs

H 37 in W 20 in D 17 in
Vintage Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair Clam Sea Shell and Full Dolphin Arms
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian carved wood grotto chair clam sea shell and full dolphin arms. Item features hand
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Mid-20th Century Italian Regency Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair Clam Sea Shell and Full Dolphin Arms
Vintage Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair Clam Sea Shell and Full Dolphin Arms

Vintage Italian Carved Wood Grotto Chair Clam Sea Shell and Full Dolphin Arms

H 36.5 in W 23 in D 24 in
Set of 10 Hollywood Regency Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Patio Chairs by Tropitone
By Tropitone, Brown Jordan
Located in St. Louis, MO
1970s Hollywood Regency set of 10 Grotto style cast aluminum side chairs with shell form backs
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Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture

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Set of 10 Hollywood Regency Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Patio Chairs by Tropitone
Set of 10 Hollywood Regency Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Patio Chairs by Tropitone

Set of 10 Hollywood Regency Aluminum Shell Back Grotto Patio Chairs by Tropitone

H 37 in W 20 in D 19 in
Vintage Grotto Style Patio Dining Set by Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
48" round glass top table and four grotto style shell back chairs by Brown Jordan. Seats are newly
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20th Century Patio and Garden Furniture

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Aluminum

Vintage Grotto Style Patio Dining Set by Brown Jordan
Vintage Grotto Style Patio Dining Set by Brown Jordan

Vintage Grotto Style Patio Dining Set by Brown Jordan

H 37 in W 19.5 in D 16 in
Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Vintage and very unusual blue and white Italian ceramic garden seat grotto chair having shell
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Vintage 1940s Italian Patio and Garden Furniture

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Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool
Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool

Very Special Vintage Italian Glazed Terracotta Garden Stool

H 21 in W 15 in D 15 in

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Shell Grotto Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell grotto chair you’re looking for. A shell grotto chair — often made from wood, metal and fabric — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect shell grotto chair — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each shell grotto chair bearing Hollywood Regency, Neoclassical or Rococo hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one shell grotto chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Brown Jordan and Tropitone produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Shell Grotto Chair?

The average selling price for a shell grotto chair at 1stDibs is $3,600, while they’re typically $1,425 on the low end and $18,000 for the highest priced.

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 Grotto Chair
  • What are Shell Chairs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Shell 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?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    Whether 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.
  • Is the Wegner shell chair comfortable?
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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether 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.
  • What is the history of the Wegner Shell chair?
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    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The 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.

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