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Large Shell Sofa Attributed Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Decorated Velvet Fabric
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Large Shell Sofa Guglielmo Ulrich 1950s Italy Decorated Velvet Fabric ochres
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet

Osaka 380cm CAT.Maxi_Uniform Mélange_shell Sofa by La Cividina
By La Cividina, Pierre Paulin
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
after which it is named, the Osaka sofa has been revitalized by LaCividina. Endless seating solutions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool, Nylon, Polyester

Mid-Century Modern 1950's Shell Sofa In Blue Velvet Guglielmo Ulrich (attrib)
By Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Bonita Springs, FL
Mid-Century Modern 1950s Italian sofa attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Shell-shaped in Blue velvet
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Austro Hungarian Shell Shaped Sofa
Located in Pewsey, GB
A beautiful Austro Hungarian shell shaped two seater sofa , using some original fabric with red
Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Sofas

Materials

Tapestry, Velvet, Braid

Austro Hungarian Shell Shaped Sofa
Austro Hungarian Shell Shaped Sofa
H 29.53 in W 55.12 in D 31.5 in
Milo Sofa, Shell / Chesterfield Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the luxuriously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Sofa, Shell/Umber Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the luxuriously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Milo Sofa, Shell/Umber Velvet
Milo Sofa, Shell/Umber Velvet
H 31 in W 79 in D 36 in
Milo Sofa, Shell/Creme Brulee Velvet
By Marie Burgos Design
Located in Brooklyn, NY
created the newly introduced Milo sofa. She uses a molded wooden frame to support the luxuriously
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Hans Hartl "Soloform 5008" Chaise Lounge
By Hans Hartl, Eugen Schmidt
Located in Hanover, MA
, Darmstadt, Germany, 1953. Measures: 72 1/2" W x 35 3/4" D x 30 1/4" H Known as the Shell Couch
Category

Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Chrome

Hans Hartl "Soloform 5008" Chaise Lounge
Hans Hartl "Soloform 5008" Chaise Lounge
H 30.25 in W 72.5 in D 35.75 in
21st Century Lorsky Sofa, Velvet, Sardonic Shell and Solid Wood, Made in Italy
By Hebanon Studio, Hebanon Fratelli Basile
Located in Nocera Superiore, Campania
Inspired by the refined Art Deco aesthetics of the 1920s and 1930s, the Lorsky sofa is a tribute to
Category

2010s Italian Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Wood, Hardwood, Shell

Shell 2S Sofa - Modern Handcrafted Two Seat Sofa Upholstered in White Fabric
By Prieto Studio
Located in London, GB
Crafted with the most exquisite fabrics, the embracing curves of the Shell collection draw a sense
Category

21st Century and Contemporary European Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Modern Shell Form Sofa after Vladimir Kagan in Dove Grey
Located in Bridgeport, CT
The elegant curved shell form sofa with tall back, sloping sides and single seat cushion
Category

20th Century Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Osaka Shell White Flexible Curve Sofa 480cm by La Cividina
By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
after which it is named, the Osaka sofa has been revitalized by LaCividina. Endless seating solutions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool, Nylon, Polyester

Osaka 280cm Shell White Flexible Curve Sofa By La Cividina
By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
after which it is named, the Osaka sofa has been revitalized by LaCividina. Endless seating solutions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool, Nylon, Polyester

Osaka Shell White Flexible Curve Sofa 330cm by La Cividina
By Pierre Paulin, La Cividina
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
after which it is named, the Osaka sofa has been revitalized by LaCividina. Endless seating solutions
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sofas

Materials

Wool, Nylon, Polyester

Stylish Sculptural Concha Sofa in Fiberglass with Organic Shell-Inspired Design
Located in Barcelos, PT
The Concha Sofa is a sculptural piece that transcends conventional furniture design. Inspired by
Category

Early 2000s Portuguese Sofas

Materials

Fiberglass

Antique Caribbean Regency Carved Wood and Hand Caned Sofa w/ Shell & Wave Crest
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Caribbean Regency carved-wood and cane sofa from the early 20th century. This antique sofa from
Category

Early 20th Century Jamaican Sofas

Materials

Cane, Wood

Three-Seat Shell Tandem Sofa By Charles & Ray Eames for Herman Miller C.1974
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller
Located in Bernville, PA
Rare tandem shell seating designed by Charles & Ray Eames, USA 1974. This piece features three
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Popus Editions Graziella 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 4 seater sofa in egg shell off white como velvet fabric A foot that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 2 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions Graziella 2 seater sofa in egg shell off white como velvet fabric A foot that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Graziella 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Como Velvet Fabric A foot that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3-seater sofa in egg shell off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 3 seater sofa in egg shell off-white como velvet fabric It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions lena 2.5 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-white Malmoe Terry Fabric. It looks like
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-white Como Velvet Fabric It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions lena 4 seater sofa in egg shell off-white malmoe terry fabric It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Lena 2.5 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Lena 2.5 seater sofa in egg shell off-white Como velvet fabric It looks like it's
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus editions Giovanna 4 seater sofa in egg shell off-white malmoe terry fabric. Giovanna is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 4 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 4 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric Giovanna is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric Giovanna is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Popus Editions Giovanna 3 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off White Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 3 seater sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Malmoe Terry Fabric Giovanna is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Restored Art Deco Rattan Shell Back Rattan Sectional Loveseat Sofa
Located in Van Nuys, CA
1930s Art Deco sectional two-seat rattan sofa features a red shell back seat around the perimeter
Category

Vintage 1930s American Sectional Sofas

Materials

Rattan

Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Handcrafted Sofa with Yellow Upholstery
Located in Dubai, AE
This piece is designed for comfort and elegance, blending Middle Eastern tradition with modern utility. Crafted from solid walnut wood, it features clean lines and a plush upholstere...
Category

2010s Syrian Sofas

Materials

Tin

Handcrafted Syrian Walnut Mother of Pearl Inlay Sofa in Green
Located in Dubai, AE
This piece anchors your seating area with a balance of tradition and modern comfort. Crafted by Syrian artisans, the solid walnut wood frame highlights the handmade quality, while th...
Category

2010s Syrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Tin

Orange Syrian Mother of Pearl Inlay Sofa Handcrafted Upholstered, Walnut Wood
Located in Dubai, AE
This piece anchors your seating area with a balance of tradition and modern comfort. Crafted by Syrian artisans, the solid walnut wood frame highlights the handmade quality, while th...
Category

2010s Syrian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Tin

Fritz Hansen by Jaime Hayon Blue & Grey RO Sofa
By Jaime Hayon, Fritz Hansen
Located in Basildon, London
. The shell of the sofa is upholstered in blue fabric, contrasting to the grey upholstery of the
Category

2010s Polish Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Fritz Hansen by Jaime Hayon Blue & Grey RO Sofa
Fritz Hansen by Jaime Hayon Blue & Grey RO Sofa
H 43.71 in W 59.45 in D 33.08 in
Rare Prototype Sofa by Peter Ghyczy for Herman Miller, 1960s
By Peter Ghyczy, Herman Miller
Located in Aartselaar, BE
, Peter Ghyczy Peter Ghyczy's exceptional 2-seater sofa from the 1970s is an incredibly rare and truly
Category

Vintage 1960s German Space Age Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Fiberglass

Vico Magistretti for Cassina "Maralunga" Sofa in Blue Fabric
By Cassina, Vico Magistretti
Located in Milano, IT
from a single black hard plastic shell. The sofa is ideal for designer living rooms and for those who
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Plastic

Baker Collector’s Edition Queen Anne Carved & Banded Mahogany Sofa Table 20thC
Located in Big Flats, NY
Collector’s Edition Queen Anne Shell Carved & Banded Flame Mahogany Sofa Table 20thC Measures - 27" x 54 1/8
Category

20th Century Sofa Tables

Materials

Mahogany

1960's Brazilian Modern Sofa “Concha” in Hardwood & Fabric, by Joaquim Tenreiro
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
Available right now, this beautiful Brazilian modern sofa, designed by Joaquim Tenreiro in the
Category

Vintage 1960s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Midcentury Modern Sofa in Hardwood & Grey Velvet by Joaquim Tenreiro Brazil 1960
By Joaquim Tenreiro
Located in New York, NY
gorgeous! The model is called “Concha” (Shell in portuguese) and the sofa features a hardwood structure
Category

Mid-20th Century Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Velvet, Hardwood

Important Paul Evans Studio Sculpted Bronze and Resin Sofa, Signed, 1971
By Paul Evans
Located in Culver City, CA
. This piece is triple signed, featuring Paul Evans initials and date on the bottom of the sofa's shell
Category

Vintage 1970s American Brutalist Sofas

Materials

Bronze

"Concha" Sofa by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Modern Brazilian Design, 1950s
By Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler
Located in New York, NY
1950s. Shell or "Concha" sofa is made of iron and recently reupholstered in yellow velvet by the
Category

Vintage 1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in EggShell OffWhite Malmoe Terry Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 seater sofa in egg shell off-white malmoe terry fabric Giovanna is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Rare Environ Tre Sculptural Sofa by Edoardo Landi, Gruppo N, Nikol, Italy 1971
By Edoardo Landi, Ennio Chiggio
Located in Den Haag, NL
only get comfort in your home, but also a great work of Art. The sofa creates a shell-like environment
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Foam, Fabric

Amanta Modular Sofa in Orange Leather for C&B Italy, from Mario Bellini 1960s
By Mario Bellini
Located in Oirlo, LI
can be used as lounge chairs or sofa. The shells are white fiberglass and the seats are upholstered
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in EggShell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric
Located in Paris, FR
Popus Editions Giovanna 2.5 Seater Sofa in Egg Shell Off-White Como Velvet Fabric Giovanna is a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Tan Leather "Orbis" Club Chair with White Shell By COR Germany 1970s
By Luigi Colani, COR
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
good condition as well as the plywood shell.
Category

Vintage 1970s German Space Age Sofas

Materials

Leather, Plywood

Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By B&B Italia, Mario Bellini
Located in Almelo, NL
dark fiberglass shells, this sofa offers a unique and exciting design that is typical of Bellini's work
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Mario Bellini Amanta B&B Italia Modular Sofa Four Seats in Fabric Italy 1970
By Mario Bellini, B&B Italia
Located in Almelo, NL
dark fiberglass shells, this sofa offers a unique and exciting design that is typical of Bellini's work
Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Faux Tortoise Shell Patinated Brass Top Parsons Style Console Sofa Table
By Henredon
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Handsome Parsons-style faux tortoise shell finish console table with a patinated brass-clad top
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Brass

French large sofa bench sofa in carved painted wood - Louis XV style France
By Nicolas Heurtaut
Located in Beuzevillette, FR
and molded supports. Wide and deep seat, shell crosspieces. The sofa is very well upholstered with a
Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XV Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Velvet, Wood

Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa, 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
Gustavian Painted and Parcel Gilt Canape or Sofa; having a shell carved crest rail above a padded
Category

Antique 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Canapes

Materials

Wood

Wittmann Merwyn Armchairs, Sofa Bench and Miles Table by Sebastian Herkner STOCK
By Wittmann, Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
matte pipping & Shell: Nappa flint Merwyn dining sofa 135cm (53.1") with armrests Inside: (cat J
Category

2010s Austrian Modern Loveseats

Materials

Marble, Brass

20th Century Velvet Italian Home & Garden design by Gio Ponti Living Room Set
Located in Vicoforte, Piedmont
Mid-20th century Italian living room. Sofa and two shell-shaped armchairs attributable to Gio Ponti
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Living Room Sets

Materials

Velvet

GOYO Steel and Maple Lounge Chair
By Lee Yechan
Located in Timisoara, RO
Quiet; Healing Sounds When Struck On Its Metal Shell. “ People Sit On Sofas Or Cushions For Meditation
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

GOYO  Steel and Maple Lounge Chair
GOYO  Steel and Maple Lounge Chair
H 61.03 in W 41.34 in D 55.12 in
Peter Ghyzcy Coffee Table with Wooden Legs Model T56/2
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
, facade elements but most notably various types of furniture, among them chairs, shell chairs, sectional
Category

Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Glass, Wood

Peter Ghyczy Glass Coffee Table with Stainless Steel Frame Biri T29
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oirlo, LI
furniture, among them chairs, shell chairs, sectional sofas, tables, shelves and plastic door fronts for
Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Shell Sofa
By Gio Ponti
Located in BANGALOW, NSW
A Gio Ponti three seat 'Shell' sofa for "Casa e Giardino", 1940's Italy. Curved shell model
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Sofas

Materials

Leather

Shell Sofa
Shell Sofa
H 29.53 in W 86.62 in D 39.38 in
Louis Durot French Post War Artist Cowrie Shell Sofa Settee Sculpture in Polymer
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
cowrie shell sofa settee. The settee is constructed of a polymer / polyurethane foam of Mr. Durot's
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam

Louis Durot French Post War Artist Red Lips L'echauffeuse Sofa Settee Sculpture
By Louis Durot
Located in Atlanta, GA
shell sofa settee sculptural work of art / furniture. - Mr. Durot describes his work, "I explore the
Category

Late 20th Century French Post-Modern Sectional Sofas

Materials

Foam

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Shell Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell sofa you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every shell sofa was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a shell sofa, we have 31 options in-stock, while there are 1 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the shell sofa you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A shell sofa, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Art Deco style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hans J. Wegner, Chromcraft and Ficks Reed each produced at least one beautiful shell sofa that is worth considering.

How Much is a Shell Sofa?

The average selling price for a shell sofa at 1stDibs is $3,915, while they’re typically $1,356 on the low end and $26,620 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.