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Philip Arctander Clam Chair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Philip Arctander clam chair with legs of stained wood upholstered with white sheep skin
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Philip Arctander Clam Chair Easychair Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare model of Philip Arctander's iconic "Clam Chair" made and produced in Denmark during the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Muslinge Clam Chairs
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern clam chairs, or Muslingestolar are they are also known designed by Arnold
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Hardwood

Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs, 1950s
By Vik Blindheim
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen The Clam Chair, 1944 The uniquely enticing Clam chair was designed in 1944 in
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Phillip Arctander "Clam Chair" by Nordisk Staal Møbel Central, Denmark
By Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in Karlstad, SE
Clam chair by Filip Arctander, produced by Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central, Denmark. Condition
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Arctander Clam Chair in Sheepskin by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in Antwerp, BE
Arctander clam chair; Sheepskin; Philip Arctander; Denmark; 1944; Danish Design; Muslingestol
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Set of 4 Kodawood Bentwood Clam Chairs with Teal Upholstery
By Seymour J. Wiener
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1960's Classic Bentwood Clam chairs by Kodawood designed by Seymour J. Wiener. Yes, that is the
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Arctander "Muslingestolen" or "Clam" Chair in Shearling
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in Sherborne, GB
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944. This lounge chair was designed in
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs, 1944
By Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Philip Arctander clam chairs with legs of stained oak, upholstered with sheep skin fitted
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

"the Clam Chair" in Dark Blue by Phillip Arctander and Paustian, 2016
By Philip Arctander, Paustian
Located in Lejre, DK
"The Clam Chair" originally designed by Phillip Arctander in 1944 and manufactured by Paustian in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

A Pair of Vintage Clam Chairs, by Arnold Madsen for Vik Blindheim, Norway 1953
By Vik Blindheim, Arnold Madsen
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A vintage and authentic pair of 'Clam Chairs' by Arnold Madsen produced by Vik & Blindheim in
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Clam Chair in Sheepskin, 1960s, Designed by Arnold Madsen or Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Arctander chair, affectionately known as the (the Clam Chair), designed by either Arnold Madsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Clam Chair Originally by Phillip Arctander and Paustian
By Philip Arctander, Paustian
Located in Lejre, DK
The clam chair originally designed by Phillip Arctander in 1944 and manufactured by Paustian. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

Philip Arctander Clam Chair Easychair in Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Great and rare example of this iconic "Clam Chair" by Philip Arctander from the 1940-50s. It has
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of Phillip Arctander Muslingestol Clam Chairs
By Philip Arctander
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Clam chairs in a natural curly sheepskin with leather buttons. As beautiful as they are inviting
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Sheepskin

" Clam Chair" by Philipp Arctander, 1944, in Shearling and Oak
By Philip Arctander
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning " Clam Chair" designed in 1944 by Philipp Arctander with original Shearling upholstery and
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Philip Arctander "Clam Chair" in Black Curly Sheepskin, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare clam chair designed by Philip Arctander and produced by Vik & Blindheim, Norway in the 1940s
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

The Clam Chair Originally Designed by Phillip Arctander in 1944
By Paustian, Philip Arctander
Located in Lejre, DK
"The Clam Chair" originally designed by Phillip Arctander in 1944 and manufactured by Paustian. The
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Pair of Vintage Clam Chairs in Shearling by Philip Arctander, Denmark 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of vintage Clam chairs designed by Danish architect Philip Arctander in 1944. These chairs
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Beech

Åke Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair by IKEA Sweden
By IKEA
Located in Kramfors, SE
'Åke' clam chair or Muslingestol by IKEA, Sweden. The armchair is designed and manufactured during
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Philip Arctander Clam Chairs
By Philip Arctander
Located in Amarillo, TX
Philip Arctander. Lounge chairs (pair). 1940s, Denmark, Sweden. Lacquered birch, lamb skin
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Arnold Madsen Mid Century Armchair "Clam Chair" by Madsen Schubell Denmark 1940s
By Madsen Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic armchair model "clam chair" by Arnold Madsen produced by Madsen & Schubell in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Arnold Madsen Clam Chair Produced by Vik Blindheim, 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare easy clam chair designed by Philip Arctander / Arnold Madsen and produced by Vik & Blindheim
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Arnold Madsen / Philip Arctander Clam Chair in Sheepskin Prod in Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid-century easy chair "clam chair" by Philip Arctander / Arnold Madsen produced in Denmark in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of "Clam" Chairs by Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander
Located in San Francisco, CA
A pair of lounge chairs by Philip Arctander for Nordisk Staal-Mobel, Denmark, circa 1944. The
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Pair of Clam Chairs by Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs with round armrests and legs of patinated beech. Seat and back upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of Clam Chairs by Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs with round armrests and legs in stained beech. Seat and back upholstered with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Arnold Madsen / Philip Arctander Clam Chair in Sheepskin Prod in Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare mid-century easy chair "clam chair" by Philip Arctander / Arnold Madsen produced in Denmark in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Arnold Madsen Philip Arctander "Clam Chair" in Sheepskin Made in Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare easy arm chair model "clam chair" designed by Arnold Madsen / Philip Arctander and produced in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Style of Philip Arctander "Clam Chair" in Lamb Fur
By Philip Arctander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
One of a kind design in the style of Philip Arctander features a solid birch frame with club feet and looped armrests. Upholstered in a soft lamb fur. It's as much a statement piece...
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Original Vintage Clam Chair by Phillip Achtander Danish Modern, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair with round armrests and legs of patinated beech. Seat and back in original upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

“Clam” Chair Designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen Schubell, Denmark, 1944
Located in Stockholm, SE
research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Original Midcentury Clam Chairs by Philip Arctander, Danish, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs with round armrests and legs of patinated beech. Seat and back upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Pair of Original Midcentury Clam Chairs by Philip Arctander, Danish, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs with round armrests and legs of patinated beech. Seat and back upholstered
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

"Clam Chair" by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Easy chair designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1940s. Birch and sheepskin and cognac leather
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

“Clam” Chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen Schubell, Denmark, 1944
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by some as one of the most
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Midcentury "Clam" Chair by Philip Arctander (Formerly Martin Olsen)
By Philip Arctander
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage Danish Modern "Clam" lounge chair by Philip Arctander (the design was until
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Pair of "Clam Chairs" by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Easy chairs designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1940s. Black painted birch and
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Sofa, 1950s
By Vik Blindheim, Philip Arctander
Located in London, England
architect Philip Arctander which compliments his iconic “Muslingestolen” (the Clam chair). The sofa appears
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Esbjerg, DK
similar to Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair. Made from stained and varnished beechwood. New
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Beech

Clam Lounge Chair by Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in Oslo, NO
condition. The clam chair was designed in 1940s the very start of modernism and this chair has elements
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Vintage 1940s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Wool

The Clam in Elm and Lambs Wool, by Arnkold Madsen
By Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The 'Clam Chair' in elm and new lambs wool (col. Honey). Designed 1940s. Please note that the chair
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm

Arnold Madsen, Clam Armchair, Fabric and Stained Beech, Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in High Point, NC
An organic Arnold Madsen lounge chair or clam chair. Stained beech frame, upholstered in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Fabric

Clam Style Lounge Chair Danish Midcentury 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Madsen Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair. Made from stained and varnished beechwood. Original fabric shows
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Maple

1950s Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair Newly Upholstered in White Boucle
By Philip Arctander, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
a stance and silhouette being very reminiscent of Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair. Made from
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Swedish Lounge Chair 1940-50s
Located in Farsta, SE
Swedish Lounge Chair Made in 1940-50s Beautiful shape and character, similar to the clam chair
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine

Philip Arctander, "Clam" Armchair, Sheepskin, Stained Beech, Denmark, 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in High Point, NC
An organic Philip Arctander lounge chair or clam chair. Stained beech and authentic brand new
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

A Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs, Danish Mid Century Modern, Made in the 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
This captivating pair of lounge chairs, visually reminiscent of Arnold Madsen’s iconic ‘Clam Chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

A Pair of Clam Lounge Chairs, Danish Mid Century Modern, Made in the 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
This captivating pair of lounge chairs, visually reminiscent of Arnold Madsen’s iconic ‘Clam Chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Linen, Beech

Blacksheep Philip Arctander Muslingstole Chairs
By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of clam chairs designed by Danish Architect Philip Arctander in 1944 and manufactured by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Vintage Clam rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen Schubell, Denmark 1944
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic Clam chair designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944. This example
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Pair of claims chairs Denmark 1950
Located in PARIS, FR
Nice pair of clams chairs Denmark 1950 Newly upholstered in vintage hemp Wonderful vintage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Scandinavian Sportstuga Pinewood Canvas Sofa by a Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg, Bruno Mathsson
Located in Odense, DK
resemblance to other designs from the period such as the Danish "Clam Chair" by Schubell & Madsen and period
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Pine, Canvas

Pair of Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chairs Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish 1950s High Back Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Asymmetrical Lounge Chair in Sheep Skin by Vik Blindheim
By Vik Blindheim
Located in Hägersten, SE
production of the "Clam" chair both attributed to Phillip Arctander and in recent years also Arnold Madsen
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
large and while it bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's Clam chairs the Model Pragh has a lot
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

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Clam Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the clam chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and sheepskin, every clam chair was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect clam chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each clam chair bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one clam chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal Møbel Central and Vik Blindheim produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Clam Chair?

Prices for a clam chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $550 and can go as high as $40,000, while the average can fetch as much as $16,093.

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 Clam Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023
    Yes, the Clam chair is comfortable. Arnold Madsen designed the angle of the seat and the curving contours of the iconic chair to fit the shape of the human body so that the piece could provide optimal support. Although for decades, the piece was the victim of cheap reproductions and misattributions, to fellow Scandinavians Viggo Boesen and Martin Olsen, among others, in recent years it has steadily climbed the ranks in the trophy market, going for hundreds of thousands of dollars at auction. Today, it’s one of the fashion set’s most beloved pieces, with fans as starry as Los Angeles art dealer Maggie Kayne and style setter Vanessa Traina. Find a range of Clam chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023
    Arnold Madsen designed the Clam chair. In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen, an upholsterer by profession who created it in Copenhagen in 1944. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Clam chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.