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Philip Arctander Pair of Sheepskin Clam Chairs, 1950s
By Vik Blindheim, Philip Arctander
Located in London, England
Philip Arctander "Muslingestolen" aka The Clam Chair, 1944. Lounge chairs designed in 1944 by
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

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

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of Sheepskin Clam Chairs Stools by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen. This set is for 2x Clam Chairs & 2x
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Walnut

Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair Stool by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, England
*Arnold Madsen Clam Chair & Stool Set in Cork Sheepskin with Oiled Oak legs and arms Dagmar in
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21st Century and Contemporary British Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Design Clam Chair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Kramfors, SE
Clam chair or Muslinge armchair attributed to Philip Arctander. Designed and manufactured the mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Birch

Rare Authentic Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, Denmark
By Madsen Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell. This chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

"The Clam Chair" by Phillip Arctander and Paustian, 2016
By Paustian, Philip Arctander
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

Sheepskin, Oak

"The Clam Chair" by Phillip Arctander and Paustian, 2016
By Paustian, Philip Arctander
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

Sheepskin, Oak

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, Oak and Boucle, Leather Buttons
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Miami, FL
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, Oak legs and arms, Boucle fabric and leather buttons. Age and
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1940s Philip Arctander Clam Chair with Complimentary Re-Upholstery
By Philip Arctander
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Authentic naked 1940s Scandinavian Clam chair ready for fabric or sheepskin covering. Designed by
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Elm

Rocking Clam Chair, Curly Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell, 1944
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Culver City, CA
Such an iconic and mysterious chair; the Clam Chair, is a timeless masterpiece designed by Arnold
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Rocking Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Philip Arctander Clam Chair in Off-White Sheep Skin and Leather Buttons
By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1
Located in Copenhagen, DK
designer of the clam chair was unknown. Following an in-depth investigation by Bruun Rasmussen in a number
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen
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Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Bentwood

Arnold Madsen for Madsen Schubell Rare Clam Chair, Denmark, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell
Located in New York, NY
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare Clam chair with beech arms and legs and upholstered in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Birch

Pair of Clam Chairs by Philip Arctander 1944 in Bespoke Mohair Velvet
By Philip Arctander
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
. This is where Arctander’s created the Muslingestolen or Clam Chair with its beech legs and thick
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mohair, Beech

Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Madsen Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Prague, New Town
Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Vintage "Clam” 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, Birch

Philip Arctander Pair of "Clam Chairs" in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of clam chairs by Philip Arctander produced in Denmark in the 1940s. Both chairs have
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Pair of 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs in The Style of the Clam Chair by Arctander
By Philip Arctander, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair albeit a more modern version and thus very charming. Overall sturdy
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Clam Chair style Arnold Madsen, lamb skin and oak Pre Owned Vintage. Sweden
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Paris, FR
A pair of « Clam » chair in the style of Philip Arctander or Arnold Madsen. Made with Oak and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Oak

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

Philip Arctander Clam Chair
By Philip Arctander
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Philip Arctander "Clam" chair with legs of birch, upholstered in sheepskin.         
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Vintage 1940s Armchairs

Materials

Birch, Sheepskin

Pair of Original Midcentury Clam Chairs, Made in Denmark, 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" in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen for Madsen Schubell, Denmark, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen Schubell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by many as one of the most
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Wood

Four Kodawood Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour James Wiener
By Kodawood, Seymour James Wiener
Located in Southampton, NJ
Set of four bentwood clam chairs designed by Seymour James Wiener for Kodawood having mid-blue
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1940s Philip Arctander Clam Chairs in Sheepskin (free shipping)
By Philip Arctander
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An authentic pair of clam armchairs designed by Philip Arctander with arms and legs of stained
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

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

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Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

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

Materials

Beech

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

Materials

Beech

Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair in Luxurious Sheepskin , 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. Recovered
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Sheepskin

Midcentury Danish Clam Style Lounge Chair, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming clam-style lounge chair made in Denmark from stained and varnished beech wood. The design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Philip Arctander ( attributed) Clam Armchair Lambskin and Stained Wood, 1940s
By Philip Arctander
Located in High Point, NC
An unusual organic lounge chair / clam chair, attributed to Philip Arctander. Dark stained beech
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Lambskin, Sheepskin, Beech

Arnold Madsen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair or "clam chair" designed by Arnold Madsen and produced in Denmark 1940s-1950s. It
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Scandinavian Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Philip Arctander
Located in Paris, FR
Arctander "clam" chairs) Birch wood feet , Those chairs are reupholstered with new linen fabric and new
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Early Danish Modern "Clam" Lounge Chair in Sheepskin by Arnold Madsen
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Important and rare original "Clam chair" made in Copenhagen, Denmark in the 1940s at the small
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech

Philip Arctander Clam Armchair
By Philip Arctander
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed in 1944 by the Danish architect Philip Arctander, the "Clam chair". Birch legs and arms
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Birch

Madsen Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair c1950s
By Madsen Schubell
Located in London, England
shortly after the first: The Clam Chair in the late 1940s. The Pragh features a curved, sweeping wing
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Madsen Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair Stool c1950s
By Madsen Schubell
Located in London, England
produced shortly after the first: The Clam Chair in the late 1940s. The Pragh chair features a curved
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Elm

Madsen Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Foot Stool
By Madsen Schubell
Located in London, England
produced shortly after the first: The Clam Chair in the late 1940s. The Pragh Foot Stool has been
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
the design bears some resemblance to Phillip Arctander's famous clam chair the model Pragh has more
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Original Danish "Prague" Lounge Chair by Arnold Madsen Henry Schubell, 1950
By Madsen Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and important lounge set "Prag Stolen" ("Prague Chair") by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh with Ottoman by Madsen and Schubell
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Bridgeport, CT
resemblance to Phillip Arctander's famous Clam chair the Model Pragh has more size and heft and can actually
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Original Danish 1950s Lounge Chair Model Pragh w/ 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 chair the Model Pragh has a lot
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Pair of Scandinavian Armchairs, in the Style of Philip Arctander
By Vik Blindheim, Philip Arctander
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of Scandinavian armchairs, in the style of the clam chair by Philip Arctander. (1916-1994
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Late 20th Century Danish Armchairs

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

Materials

Wood

Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini Wrought Iron Chairs, "Orange Slice-Clam Shell"
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Miami, FL
Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini wrought iron chairs, "Orange Slice-Clam Shell" chairs Offered
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Antique Early 17th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wrought Iron

Blue Midcentury Danish Modern Kodawood Seymour James Wiener Clam Shell Chair
By Seymour James Wiener, Kodawood
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Blue midcentury Danish modern Kodawood Seymour James Wiener clam shell chair. Item features clam
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Walnut

“Clam” Easy Chair Designed by Philip Arctander, Denmark, 1944
By Philip Arctander
Located in Dronten, NL
Low and wide lounge chair version in birch and sheepskin of this very comfortable 1940s chair
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Philip Arctander Clam Lounge Chair, Beige Sheepskin and Beech, 1944
By Philip Arctander, Nordisk Staal Møbel Central 1
Located in High Point, NC
Beautiful and comfortable lounge chair designed by Danish architect Philip Arctander. Recently
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Beech

Arnold Madsen, Club Legged Square Side Table in Birch, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Philip Arctander, Arnold Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
. Attributed to the Danish designer Arnold Madsen with a strong reference to his iconic "Clam Chair". The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Birch

1950s Mid-Century Modern Clam Shell Chairs by Seymour J. Wiener for Kodawood
By Seymour James Wiener, Kodawood
Located in Dallas, TX
Set of 6 Mid-Century Modern 'clam shell' dining/side chairs designed by Seymour J Weiner for
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Danish Modern Wingback Sofa in White Boucle and Oak
Located in Culver City, CA
Japan chair, or perhaps flanked by a Philip Arctander clam chair and a Lalanne sheep-- it just
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Oak

Philip Arctander Easy Chair by Nordisk Stål Møbel Central in Denmark
By Philip Arctander
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Clam easy chair 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

Maurizio Tempestini Pair of Patio Iron Lounge Chairs Table, Mid-Century Modern
By Maurizio Tempestini, John Salterini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950s. It features two "Clam Shell" lounge chairs along with a small cocktail table. All in excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Iron

Maurizio Tempestini Pair of Patio Iron Lounge Chairs Table, Mid-Century Modern
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Philadelphia, PA
1950s. It features two "Clam Shell" lounge chairs along with a small cocktail table. All in excellent
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Modernist Wrought Iron Clam Shell Chairs
By Homecrest
Located in Rochester, NY
A pair of sculptural mid 20th century wrought iron clam shell Casino chairs by Homecrest in nicely
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Patio and Garden Furniture

Materials

Wrought Iron

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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.