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Asian Shell Chairs

Vintage Boho Maitland Smith Tessellated Capiz Shell Klismos Chair
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Imbue your interior with the high-voltage glamour and coastal sophistication of the 1980s with this exquisite vintage Maitland Smith Klismos chair. Masterfully encrusted in a mosaic ...
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Late 20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood Shell by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood & Shell by Artempo Dimensions: D 49,5 x W 50,5 x H 119 cm. Materials: Rosewood and shell. Artempo means art of time. As time goes by, pure art wi...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood 
Shell by Artempo
Lamp-Hanger Chair in Black Rosewood 
Shell by Artempo
$3,672 / item
H 46.86 in W 19.89 in D 19.49 in
Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells Wool Upholstery by Artempo
Located in Geneve, CH
Dining Fan Chair in Lacquered Wood, Shells & Wool Upholstery by Artempo Dimensions: D 52 x W 45 x H 97 cm. Materials: Wood, plywood, shell, and wool. Artempo means art of time. As ...
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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood, Shell, Wool, Plywood

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R 
Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R 
Y Augousti
$6,405
H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R 
Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R 
Y Augousti
$6,405 / item
H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Console Tables

Materials

Shell

Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti
Shell Inlaid Sylvie Console and Chair by R&Y Augousti
$21,640 / set
H 82.13 in W 70.87 in D 14.57 in
Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Side Chair with Ram's Head. very collectable and rare to find we also have the armchairs available. Anglo-Indian Mughal black and w...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R Y Augousti
By R Y Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Brass

Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R 
Y Augousti
Sylvie Chair in Black Pen Shell by R 
Y Augousti
$6,405 / item
H 70.87 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Chinese mother-of-pearl inlaid chair with linen cushion with hand-carved details.
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Early 20th Century Chinese Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Chair
$3,900
H 39 in W 27 in D 20.5 in

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21st Century "Bird Chair 2" by Kim Da Eun, Mother of Pearl, Unique Piece
Located in madrid, ES
Material: frp, resinm mother of pearl Unique piece Chair with affection for birds , preparing hard for the courtship dance. black pearl - mother of pearl tessellated. Beautiful w...
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21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Resin

Mother of Pearl inlay British Colonial Mother of Pearl Art Deco Armchair
Located in Sarasota, FL
Very unusual childs palace chair. 1920s Art Deco from India.
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Vintage 1910s Indian British Colonial Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Chinese Horseshoe Back Carved Armchair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Chinese carved and polychrome painted horseshoe back armchair with dragon head arms, floral and shell accents, and cushion. Dimensions: 32"H x 23"W x 23"D. Ask us about local NYC del...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Shell, Upholstery, Wood

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Syrian savonarola chair with elaborate mother of pearl inlay and etched faces at arms' end. Back and seat piece can be removed, pictured. Slight damage to the wood on back piece, als...
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
Syrian Savonarola Chair with Mother of Pearl
H 37.5 in W 29.5 in D 20.75 in
Pair of Indian Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Very unique pair of chairs. Circa 1920's Made in India. Black lacquer over wood with mother-of-pearl inlay throughout the chairs. Monumental curved lines with intricate inlay pat...
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Vintage 1920s Indian Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Upholstery, Lacquer, Wood

Clayton Tugonon "Coconut" Chair by Snug
Located in London, GB
This striking and beautiful design is called the ‘coconut’ chair. It was designed by the famous Filipino designer Clayton Tugonon for Snug, and was made in the early 21st century. ...
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1990s Philippine Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Coconut, Shell

Anglo-Indian Mughal Mother of Pearl Inlaid Dining Chair with Ram s Head
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Anglo-Indian Mughal black and white mother of pearl inlaid dining chair with ram head detail. Mother-of-pearl Klismos style chair, this stunning chair feature a wooden frame inlaid w...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

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Wood, Shell, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl

Late 19th Century Syrian Chair with Arabesque Mother-of-Pearl and Abalone Inlays
Located in London, GB
Late 19th Century Syrian chair with arabesque mother-of-pearl and abalone inlays Syrian, late 19th Century Dimensions: Height 120cm, width 63cm, depth 50cm Crafted in the distin...
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Armchairs

Materials

Bone, Abalone, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood, Hardwood

Pair of Vintage Indian Black Stained Side Chairs with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Yonkers, NY
A pair of Indian vintage black stained side chairs from the mid-20th century, with mother of pearl inlay and rattan seat. Created in India during the midcentury period, each of this ...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Side Chairs

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Rattan, Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Persian Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair
Located in Oakland Park, FL
Antique Mother-of-Pearl inlaid Ebonized Wood Side Chair/Slipper chair. Ebonized wood and gold painted details. Hand carved details. Original horse hair and batting material. Sturd...
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Antique 19th Century Azerbaijani Moorish Chairs

Materials

Gold Leaf

19th Century Pair of Mother of Pearl Inlay Chairs
Located in San Marino, CA
A pair of 19th century Chinese mother of pearl inlaid rosewood chairs. Embellished arms, legs and back with an intricately carved splat. Sold as a pair.
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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Armchairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Rosewood

19th-Early 20th Century Syrian Inlaid Barrel Tub Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th-early 20th century Syrian inlaid barrel tub chair.
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Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Late 19th Century Syrian Side Chair with Mother of Pearl Inlay
Located in Atlanta, GA
Late 19th century Syrian side chair with mother of pearl inlay.
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Side Chairs

Materials

Wood, Mother-of-Pearl

Mother of Pearl Inlaid Syrian Folding Chair
Located in Rochester, NY
Antique Middle Eastern Syrian folding chair with silver wire and mother of pearl shell inlaid design. See all pictures and read condition report in comment section. Early 20th century.
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Early 20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Walnut

4 Figural Chinese Mother of Pearl Inlaid Carved Hardwood Marble Chairs
Located in Big Flats, NY
A set of four figural Chinese armchairs features inset marble seats with backs framed in dragons and having flanking scroll form supports with mother of pearl inlay featuring foliate...
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20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Chairs

Materials

Marble

19th Century Syrian Inlaid Mother-of-Pearl Chair
Located in Atlanta, GA
19th century Syrian inlaid mother-of-pearl chair.
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Ottoman Empire Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Side Chairs
Located in Stamford, CT
Impressive pair of mother-of-pearl and metal inlaid chairs with intricate hardwood turnings. The skill and time that went into creating these chairs is remarkable. Each with a crest ...
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Early 20th Century Turkish Moorish Side Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl

Antique Syrian Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Armchair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Antique handcrafted 19th century Syrian throne armchair hand-carved and inlaid with mother-of-pearl on solid walnut wood. Middle Eastern armchair with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star...
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Antique Late 19th Century Syrian Islamic Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Syrian Mother-of-pearl Inlaid Savonarola Chair
Located in Pasadena, CA
A collectible piece from bygone days, featuring the finest craftsmanship, materials, and design elements of its given era. Lavish but sleek, this circa 19th century chair features in...
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Antique Mid-19th Century Syrian Other Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Antique Syrian/Turkish Mother-of-Pearl Inlaid Carved Throne Curule Chair
Located in Big Flats, NY
Antique and ornate Syrian or Turkish throne chair features curule form with inlaid mother-of-pearl in Star of David insets, cut-out back with central stick and ball, all-over carved ...
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Antique 19th Century Asian Chairs

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Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs
Located in Surbiton, GB
Pair of profusely inlaid Middle Eastern chairs dating from the mid to late 20th century. These chairs are in good condition with some losses to the inlay in places, structurally sound.
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20th Century Syrian Moorish Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Hardwood, Boxwood, Mahogany

Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs
Pair of Syrian Moorish Style Chairs
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 21.66 in
Superb Pair of 19th Century Ottoman Side Chairs
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
The pair of chairs is elaborately inlaid with exotic wood, mother of pearl and camel bone. The spindle-like adornment is intact and extensive.
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Antique 1890s Syrian Side Chairs

Materials

Bone, Fruitwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs
Located in Hopewell, NJ
Wonderful shape and style, hardwood with shell inlay.
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Vintage 1980s Indian Anglo-Indian Chairs

Materials

Shell, Wood

Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs
Anglo Indian Pair of Sidechairs
H 40.5 in W 15.5 in D 14.5 in
"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang
By Myung Sun Kang
Located in New York, NY
"From the Glitter" lounge chair in mother of pearl inlaid on black lacquered wood. Edition #3 of 8, plus 2APs. Designed and made by Myung Sun Kang, Korea, 2012.
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21st Century and Contemporary South Korean Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang
"From the Glitter" lounge by Myung Sun Kang
H 35.43 in W 31.5 in D 34.25 in
Pair of 1910 Syrian Chairs (Two pairs available)
Located in Charleston, SC
A truly wonderful pair of Syrian chairs (one of two pairs). Hand carved mahogany with stunning mother of pearl and bone patterned inlay. Recently reupholstered.
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Early 20th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mahogany, Pine, Mother-of-Pearl, Bone

Pair of Anglo Syrian Bone Inlay Folding Chairs
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
An Unusually Anglo Syrian. Moorish designs folding chairs finely and intricately inlaid with brass, mother of pearl and bone, the surface is very heavily decorated with Damascene fo...
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Early 20th Century Indian Anglo Raj Chairs

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Bone, Hardwood, Mother-of-Pearl

Pair Syrian Library Barrel-Back Chair
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Majestic mosaic marquetry Damascus pair of Syrian armchairs beautifully patterned with intricate inlay of tortoise shell, various exotic woods and mother-of-pearl. Mosaik provides...
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Mother-of-Pearl, Ebony

A Syrian Folding Scribe s Chair
Located in Austin, TX
An ornately carved folding chair with mother of pearl and wood geometric inlay. Originally used by a traveling scribe, this chair is a wonderful marriage of functionality, comfort, a...
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Antique 19th Century Syrian Chairs

Materials

Mother-of-Pearl, Wood

A Syrian Folding Scribe
s Chair
A Syrian Folding Scribe
s Chair
H 36.25 in W 16.75 in D 20 in

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Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Charming country French provincial farmhouse dining table or harvest table crafted from solid oak hardwood. The country table features a massive 2 inch thick solid plank top supporte...
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20th Century French French Provincial Dining Room Tables

Materials

Oak

Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
Country French Provincial Oak Farmhouse Trestle Dining Table
$4,000 Sale Price
20% Off
H 30.25 in W 78.75 in D 33.5 in
Superb Midcentury Hans Wegner FH4103 Chairs ( Up To Six Available)
By Fritz Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful dining chairs designed by Hans Wegner. Having gorgeous original patina with splendid craftsmanship while utilizing a space saving design. U...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
Stripped away from all excess, this hanging chair has a circular frame with the sheets of soft leather hanging loose within it, to create a sleek, sexy, and oh so comfortable experie...
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
Sling Hanging Swing Chair Genuine Black Leather 21st Century Modern
$2,800 / item
H 39.38 in W 39.38 in D 13.39 in
Matte White Brutalist Sculptural Collage Artwork, Mural from Upcycled Wood
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
These MATTE WHITE collage tiles are composed randomly from recycled wood remnants and when installed bathe any space with a warm feeling and texture which is meditative, sanded to a ...
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2010s Mexican Brutalist Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Wood

Two 1970s Sconces Attributed to Calderi
By Calderi
Located in Bois-Colombes, FR
Two 1970s sconces in polished bronze, attributed to Calderi.
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Vintage 1970s French Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Bronze

Two 1970s Sconces Attributed to Calderi
Two 1970s Sconces Attributed to Calderi
$3,219 / set
H 11.03 in W 11.03 in D 3.15 in
Contemporary Red Side Table or Bedside Table, Sabine Marcelis Candy Cube, Large
By Sabine Marcelis
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A contemporary design classic by the Dutch designer Sabine Marcelis. Seemingly solid objects with a magical glowing edge. The unique translucent and highly polished properties of t...
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2010s Dutch Modern Tables

Materials

Resin

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Very nice sculpted rustic chairs in plain wood. Close to the work of Chapo.
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Mid-20th Century French Brutalist Chairs

Materials

Elm

Pair of Brutalist Chairs
Pair of Brutalist Chairs
$2,850 Sale Price / set
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H 36.23 in W 18.51 in D 16.93 in
Pedro Friedeberg Silver Gilt Vintage Hand Clock
By Pedro Friedeberg
Located in Westport, CT
Pedro Friedeberg handcrafted silver leaf hand clock, vintage early 1960s, with original label from dated service inside, 1969.
Category

Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Mantel Clocks

Materials

Enamel, Silver

Pedro Friedeberg Silver Gilt Vintage Hand Clock
Pedro Friedeberg Silver Gilt Vintage Hand Clock
$16,500
H 17 in W 11.25 in D 7.5 in
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
By Cassina, Kazuhide Takahama
Located in Berlin, DE
Price is dependent on the chosen material/ color. Available in matte or glossy. Japanese architect Kazuhide Takahama designed Antella as a truly multi-functional piece of furniture...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Plywood, Lacquer

Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
Kazuhide Takahama Antella multi-functional Table for Cassina, new
$3,935 / item
H 28.35 in W 66.54 in D 24.81 in
Signed David Marshall Postmodernist Mirror
By David Marshall
Located in Chicago, IL
Postmodern, or Art Deco, form mirror, with geometric inserts of patinated bronze, and smoked mirror panels flanking the main mirror.
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20th Century Spanish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Bronze

Signed David Marshall Postmodernist Mirror
Signed David Marshall Postmodernist Mirror
$1,800 Sale Price
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H 38.5 in W 33.5 in D 0.75 in
Willy Rizzo Inspired Counter Stool
Located in New York, NY
Made to order, custom counter and bar stool in the manner of Willy Rizzo with upholstered leather. Custom dimensions, finishes and COM are available. Please inquire with Venfield for...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Leather

Willy Rizzo Inspired Counter Stool
Willy Rizzo Inspired Counter Stool
$5,400 / item
H 35 in W 22.5 in D 20 in
Alias LL8 Legnoletto Bed in Black Matt Lacquer Polished Aluminum Legs
By Alias, Alfredo Häberli 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Alias LL8 Legnoletto Bed in Black Matt Lacquer & Polished Aluminum Legs Bed with headboard with shelves and foot without edge matt lacquered; legs in polished or lacquered die-cas...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Lacquer

Large Nickel Finished Sputnik Chandelier with Murano Glass Spikes
By Glustin Creation
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Huge Sputnik chandelier made of a brass structure and arms, ended by Murano glass spikes with two different colours.
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Pair of Sculptural Carved Oak Chairs in Cream Bouclé
By Antoni Gaudí
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of sculptural carved oak chairs in cream bouclé. Two pairs available (set of 4).
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Vintage 1970s American Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

Pair of Sculptural Carved Oak Chairs in Cream Bouclé
Pair of Sculptural Carved Oak Chairs in Cream Bouclé
$2,450 / set
H 41.5 in W 17 in D 23 in
De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottoman
By De Sede
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic patchwork leather ottoman by De Sede in a chic cream finish. Comfortable accent piece that fits in any room. Good vintage condition.
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Vintage 1970s Swiss Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Leather

De Sede Patchwork Leather Ottoman
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$1,600
H 16 in Dm 20 in
De Coene Showcases in Glass, Steel and Teak
By De Coene Frères
Located in Waalwijk, NL
De Coene, showcases, teak, steel, glass, Belgium, 1960s Modernist showcases with lockable doors, accompanied with a steel frame and wooden shelf. The vitrines feature the Brutalist...
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Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vitrines

Materials

Steel

De Coene Showcases in Glass, Steel and Teak
De Coene Showcases in Glass, Steel and Teak
$5,850 / item
H 67.33 in W 51.58 in D 23.63 in
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Asian Shell Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of asian shell chairs available for sale. Asian shell chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Large asian shell chairs can prove too imposing for some spaces, so the smaller asian shell chairs available at 1stDibs — each spanning 1 inches in width — may make for a better choice. Kang Myung Sun produced beautiful asian shell chairs that are worth considering.

How Much are Asian Shell Chairs?

Prices for asian shell chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, asian shell chairs begin at $450 and can go as high as $13,600, while the average can fetch as much as $3,325.

Finding the Right Chairs for You

Chairs are an indispensable component of your home and office. Can you imagine your life without the vintage, new or antique chairs you love?

With the exception of rocking chairs, the majority of the seating in our homes today — Windsor chairs, chaise longues, wingback chairs — originated in either England or France. Art Nouveau chairs, the style of which also originated in those regions, embraced the inherent magnificence of the natural world with decorative flourishes and refined designs that blended both curved and geometric contour lines. While craftsmanship and styles have evolved in the past century, chairs have had a singular significance in our lives, no matter what your favorite chair looks like.

“The chair is the piece of furniture that is closest to human beings,” said Hans Wegner. The revered Danish cabinetmaker and furniture designer was prolific, having designed nearly 500 chairs over the course of his lifetime. His beloved designs include the Wishbone chair, the wingback Papa Bear chair and many more.

Other designers of Scandinavian modernist chairs introduced new dynamics to this staple with sculptural flowing lines, curvaceous shapes and efficient functionality. The Paimio armchair, Swan chair and Panton chair are vintage works of Finnish and Danish seating that left an indelible mark on the history of good furniture design.

“What works good is better than what looks good, because what works good lasts,” said Ray Eames

Visionary polymaths Ray and Charles Eames experimented with bent plywood and fiberglass with the goal of producing affordable furniture for a mass market. Like other celebrated mid-century modern furniture designers of elegant low-profile furnishings — among them Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Finn Juhl — the Eameses considered ergonomic support, durability and cost, all of which should be top of mind when shopping for the perfect chair. The mid-century years yielded many popular chairs.

The Eameses introduced numerous icons for manufacturer Herman Miller, such as the Eames lounge chair and ottoman, molded plywood dining chairs the DCM and DCW (which can be artfully mismatched around your dining table) and a wealth of other treasured pieces for the home and office. 

A good chair anchors us to a place and can become an object of timeless appeal. Take a seat and browse the rich variety of vintage, new and antique chairs on 1stDibs today. 

Questions About Asian Shell Chairs
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.