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Philip Arctander-Style Sherpa Armchair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish, mid-century armchair in the manner of Philip Arctander's "Clam" chair. Featuring luxurious
Category

Vintage 1940s North American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Beech

Danish Early Mid-Century Footstool Attributed to Phillip Arctander
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
construction. Perfect partner for the clam chair when upholstered in sheepskin.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Materials

Beech

Philip Arctander s "Muslingestol" Armchair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Toronto, Ontario
A pair of Philip Arctander's clam chairs in original fabric. Sold separately. These are very
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

"Clam" Lounge Chair by Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Incomparably inviting “Clam” lounge chair by Philip Arctander. Curved wooden armrests and club like
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Birch

Pair of Philip Arctander Muslingstole Chairs
By Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1, Philip Arctander
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 Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Pair of Salterini Clam Shell Outdoor Lounge Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Classic Pair Of Outdoor Chairs By Maurizio Tempestini For Salterini. Spring Frame Which Adds To The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Kodawood Vintage “Clam Shell” Chairs by Seymour James Wiener
By Seymour J. Wiener, Kodawood
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sculptural design lounge chairs that not only look spectacular from any angle but are also very
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

"The Clam" Easy Chair in Lambs Wool by Philip Arctander
By Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"The Clam" easy chair reupholstered with light lambs wool w. legs and armrests in patinated oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Arnold Madsen Attribution , "Clam" Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare armless "clam" lounge or slipper chair. Reupholstered in brand new sheepskin / shearling
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

1950s Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Weiner for Kodawood
By Seymour J. Wiener, Kodawood
Located in Miami, FL
Early 1950s clam shell chairs designed and patented by Seymour James Weiner for his Miami company
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Philip Arctander, Musslinge/Clam Lounge Chairs, Beige Sheepskin, Birch, 1940s
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of musslinge / clam / lounge / slipper chairs. Attributed to Danish architect Philip
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Vintage 1940s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Boho Chic Clam Shell Wicker Lounge Chairs With Ottoman - 3 Pieces
Located in Delray Beach, FL
-piece set features two chairs with a unique clam shell design and an intricate wicker pattern, paired
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Vintage 1980s Unknown Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker

Postmodern Maroon Faux Leather Clam Shell Back Barrel Chairs - a Pair
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Discover the elegance of Maroon Faux Leather Clam Shell Back Barrel Chairs. With their unique
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Vintage 1980s American Club Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Postmodern Ascending Clam Shell Back Swivel Chair With Nesting Foot Rest
Located in Delray Beach, FL
Embrace comfort and modern design with the Postmodern Ascending Clam Shell Back Swivel Chair with
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20th Century American Post-Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Philip Arctander Clam Easy Chairs by Nordisk Stål Møbel Central in Denmark
By Philip Arctander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Clam easy chairs designed by Philip Arctander. Produced by Nordisk Stål & Møbel Central in Denmark.
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Birch

Philip Arctander Clam Easy Chairs by Nordisk Stål Møbel Central in Denmark
By Philip Arctander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Clam easy chairs designed by Philip Arctander. Produced by Nordisk Stål & Møbel central in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Birch

Philip Arctander Clam Easy Chair by Nordisk Stål Møbel Central in Denmark
By Philip Arctander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare clam easy chair designed by Philip Arctander. Produced by Nordisk Stål & Møbel Central in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Stained Beech Easy Chairs in Sheepskin by a Danish Cabinetmaker, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
visually reminiscent of Arnold Madsen’s famous ‘Clam Chair’, sharing numerous visual qualities. The curving
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood, 1960s
By Seymour James Wiener, Kodawood
Located in South Bend, IN
. The chairs feature a stylish sculptural design, with clam shell backs and seats. The walnut frames
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Art Deco Steel Metal Clam Shell Back Green Patio Bouncer Lounge Chairs, a Pair
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair. Item
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Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Clam Shell Wrought Iron Patio Set SOLD
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Pasadena, TX
"lemon slice" clam shell lounge chairs with side table designed by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
Category

Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Pair of Galvanized Steel Saucer Chairs
Located in Redding, CT
. We think these are a current reproduction in the style of a salterini clam shell chair.
Category

Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini "Clamshell" Chairs, Pair
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Sheffield, MA
Pair of outdoor clam shell lounge chairs designed by Maurizio Tempestini and manufactured Salterini
Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arnold Madsen Attribution , Lounge Chair, Sheepskin, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A rare armless "clam" lounge or slipper chair. Reupholstered in brand new sheepskin / shearling
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Mid Century Modern Bertoia Knoll Chairs with Yellow Pads
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Chattanooga, TN
below (eight pads total, four upper, four lower). The chair cushions are clam shell, top and bottom, a
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Set of Ten Louis XV Painted and Upholstered Dining Chairs
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
tones are off-white, with grey. The chairs have a clam shell style carving on the tops and front of the
Category

20th Century French Louis XV Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Art Deco Cantilevered Steel Clam Shell Patio Lounge Chair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Deco steel metal clamshell back green patio bouncer lounge chair featuring a distressed green
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Vintage 1930s American Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Steel

Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini Clam Shell Chairs
By Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Pair of Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini 'Clam Shell' chairs.
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

“Clam” Easy Chair Designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Birch, sheepskin and cognac leather buttons.     
Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Birch

Pair of Chairs ‘Clam’ Designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen Schubell
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chairs ‘Clam’ designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark. 1944. Birch and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Birch

Pair of Tempestini for Salterini "Clam Shell" or "Slice" Iron Chairs
By John Salterini
Located in New York, NY
Cool pair of Tempestini design for Salterini chairs. Often called the "Clam Shell" or "Slice" chair
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Salterini Style Clam Shell Outdoor Patio Chairs
By Salterini
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a pair of awesome vintage iron 'clam shell' outdoor/patio chairs. These
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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furn...

Materials

Iron

Salterini Midcentury Modern Clam Shell Orange Slice Patio Set Chair Settee Table
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Very cool 3 piece set that includes a wrought iron settee, chair, and table made by Salterini and
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Iron

5 Pc Salterini Orange Slice Clam Shell Patio Dining Table Chairs Powder-Coated
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Mid Century Modern 5 Piece dining table patio outdoor sunroom set & 4 chairs. Design by Maurizio
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Maurizio Tempestini / Salterini Four-Piece Clam Shell Iron Patio Set
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare four-piece set of Maurizio Tempestini clam shell set 2 chairs, settee and table Produced by
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

Salterini Maurizio Tempestini Four-Piece Wrought Iron Patio Set Clam Shell Style
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare four-piece set of Maurizio Tempestini clam shell chairs or settee. Produced by Salternini in
Category

Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Wrought Iron

Salterini Maurizio Tempestini Four-Piece Wrought Iron Patio Set Clam Shell Style
By Maurizio Tempestini, Salterini
Located in West Hartford, CT
Rare four-piece set of Maurizio Tempestini clam shell chairs or settee. Produced by Salternini in
Category

Vintage 1950s Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Metal, Enamel, Wrought Iron

Pair of Philip Arctander "Clam" Chairs
By Philip Arctander
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Philip Arctander "Clam" Chairs. A pair of Clam chairs by Philip Arctander completely
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

Phillip Arctander Clam Chair, 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Philip Arctander clam chair with legs of birch upholstered with sheep skin. Designed by
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Philip Arctander Armless Clam Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Arnold Madsen armless clam chair A scoop style lounge chair by Arnold Madsen completely restored in
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Alpaca, Beech

"Clam Chair" by Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Incomparably inviting “Clam Chair” lounge chair by Philip Arctander. Curved wooden armrests and
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944. Lounge chair designed in 1944 by
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944. Lounge chair designed in 1944 by
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944. Lounge chair designed in 1944 by
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944. Lounge chair designed in 1944 by
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the Clam Chair, 1944 Lounge chair designed in 1944 by
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chairs, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Vik Blindheim
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944. Pair of lounge chairs designed in
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Philip Arctander Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka the clam chair, 1944. Lounge chair designed in 1944 by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Sheepskin "Clam Chair" by Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Incomparably inviting “Clam Chair” (“Muslinge”) lounge chair by Philip Arctander. Curved wooden
Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Sheepskin, Wood

Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair, 1950s
By Vik Blindheim
Located in London, England
Arnold Madsen The Clam Chair, 1944 The uniquely enticing Clam chair was designed in 1944 in
Category

Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen - New Edition
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. Dagmar in collaboration with the
Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair Attributed to Philip Arctander
By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian Modern clam chair from the mid-20th century. Muslingestolen as it is also known as is
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Fabric

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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.