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1940
s Hollywood Vanity Chair with Carved Shell Back Design
Located in New York, NY
Ebonized walnut vanity or desk chair
with hand carved shell back design.
Chair has a
Category
20th Century Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Vintage Coastal Medallion Back Rattan Dining Chairs, Set of 4
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An amazing set of four vintage coastal dining chairs. Beautiful tortoise shell rattan in a classic
Category
Late 20th Century Philippine Chairs
Materials
Tortoise Shell, Upholstery, Rattan
3-Piece Art Deco Shell Back Salon Suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
2 matching chairs. All with fanned shell backs decorated with piping, shaped seats. Mahogany front
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,571 / set
3 piece Art Deco shell back salon suite
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
matching chairs. All with fanned shell backs decorated with piping, shaped seats. Mahogany front turned
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$3,647 / set
18th Century Shell Carved Comb Back Windsor Armchair
Located in Greenwich, CT
Fine 18th Century English shell carved comb back Windsor armchair with scroll carved fan over
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Windsor Chairs
Materials
Elm, Ash, Fruitwood, Beech
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
Category
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
Category
Early 20th Century North American Art Deco Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of Four French Neoclassical Style Shell Fan Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four French neoclassical style shell fan back dining room chairs. Items feature gold painted
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Vintage Art Deco Shell Back Grey Leather Lacquered Frame Swivel Chair 1 of 2
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning vintage Art Deco shell back leather swivel chair
Category
20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Vintage Art Deco Shell Back Grey Leather Lacquered Frame Swivel Chair 1 of 2
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
We are delighted to offer this stunning vintage Art Deco shell back leather swivel chair.
A very
Category
Late 20th Century British Swivel Chairs
Materials
Leather
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs
Offered is a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
By H. Paul Browning 1
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs.
Offered is a
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Set of Four French Neoclassical Style Mahogany Shell Fan Back Dining Room Chairs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of four French neoclassical style shell fan back dining room chairs. Item features gold painted
Category
Late 20th Century Neoclassical Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Mahogany
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning Shell Back Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern H Paul Browning shell back walnut dining chairs
Offered is a vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
Pair of Venetian Grotto Style Walnut Shell Back Dining Armchairs
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Italian regency pair of walnut shell back armchairs or dining chairs made in the Venetian grotto
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ib Kofod-Larsen Shell Chair, Set of Four
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of 4 Shell chairs, back in teak plywood with inlays,
legs and frame in oak, made by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Teak
Maitland Smith Painted Grotto Shell Armchairs or Dining Chairs in Pink and Green
By Maitland Smith
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
back. The chairs are painted in a creamy white craquelure with intricate sea motifs painted and
Category
20th Century Philippine Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Paint
Set of 7 rustic chairs
Located in BARCELONA, ES
hand-carved shell on the back of the chair adds a distinctive and artistic touch to the design. This
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chairs
Materials
Rattan, Oak
$4,319 / set
Pair of French 40
s Leather Bridge Chairs
Located in BENSENVILLE, IL
An amazing pair of French 40's original leather, channeled shell back bridge chairs - a difficult
Category
Vintage 1940s French Chairs
Materials
Leather
Pair of Large English Regency Style Mahogany Hall Chairs
Located in Kent, Dover
A pair of large English Regency style mahogany hall chairs, with shell backs.
Category
Vintage 1930s Chairs
Upholstered Swivel Chairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Upholstered shell-backed swivel chairs, custom-made in the manner of Springer and covered in a gold
Category
20th Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chenille, Upholstery
$1,800 / set
Flötotto set of 4 Pagholz chairs by Elmar Flötotto
By Elmar Flötotto, Pagholz Flötotto
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
A set of 4 Flötotto chairs in the desired design with a high backrest and upholstered seat and back
Category
Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Bentwood
Pair of Milo Baughman Swivel Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin swivel high-back barrel shell chairs.
Category
Late 20th Century American Slipper Chairs
Scandinavian 1930
s Deco Club Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Pair of 1930's club chairs with shell back and dramatically sloped arms. Red wool fabric with olive
Category
Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Club Chairs
Materials
Wood, Fabric
Mid 20th century leather shell back lounge chair
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century leather shell back lounge chair circa 1950.
Superb quality and very comfortable
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Original Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Charles Eames Herman Miller Rosewood Armchair
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Telgte, DE
- original leather and professional recovered shells have brought back the chair's beauty.
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Original Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles Eames Herman Miller, Rosewood
By Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Telgte, DE
- original leather and professional recovered shells have brought back the chair's beauty. The seat's shock
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Eames Chairs
By Charles and Ray Eames
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A pair of Eames swiveling arm shell chairs,white backs and upholstered in a pumpkin colored
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$1,900
SET OF TWO SHELL BACK ARMCHAIRS AND TABLE
Located in Los Angeles, CA
SET OF TWO HAND CARVED SHELL BACK ARM CHAIRS, NEWLY REUPHOLSTERED. WITH A SIDE TABLE LAMINATED WITH
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Silk, Shell
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Cocktail Chairs, Fully Refurbished, Yugoslavia, 1950s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find two Mid-Century Modern Shell Back Cocktail or Lounge Chairs. These
Category
Vintage 1950s Serbian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Set of 6 Art Deco Dining Chairs
Located in Manhasset, NY
6 side chairs, shell-form back, burgundy color distressed leather, rosewood back, raised on two
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Dining Room Chairs
Set Six Italian Walnut Grotto Arm Chairs
Located in Chicago, IL
elegant set of six arm chairs in the style of Andre Groult's famous shell back grotto chair. Made
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut, Upholstery
Brown Jordan Grotto Shell Back Dining Chairs Table Patio Sunbrella Fabric
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Brown Jordan Grotto 5-piece patio set which includes 4 dining chairs, table base, and round
Category
Vintage 1970s American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Metal
Office Chair Conference, Design by Eero Saarinen, Manufactured by Knoll Interna
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wolfurt, AT
. The seat shell and the back of the chair are fully upholstered. The Upholstery fabric is in original
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
1960s Retro Modern Shell Back, Three-Piece Suite of Sofa and Chairs
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Art deco inspired plush red upholstered 3 piece suite circa 1960.
Very comfortable design, sleigh arms.
Sofa measurements: height: 32" width: 76" depth: 34" seat height: 16" ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Birch
Brown Jordan Five-Piece Grotto Shell Back Metal Dining Table Chairs Patio Set
By Brown Jordan
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
interested you may purchase the other as well, email me for details. Shell back design, aluminum metal
Category
20th Century American Hollywood Regency Patio and Garden Furniture
Materials
Aluminum, Metal
Teak Occasional Lounge
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Shell back Danish Modern lounge chair. This lovely little chair retains it's original upholstery
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
$1,465
Stripped Gold-Tone Hollywood Regency Shell Back Lounge Armchair
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Hollywood Regency shell back lounge chair featuring a gold-painted frame with a cream-colored and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Hollywood Regency Armchairs
Materials
Wood
19th C. Antique Wicker Three Piece Shell Back Design Suite by Heywood Brothers
By Heywood Brothers
Co.
Located in Nashua, NH
design because of it's chair backs having a Clam shell appearance, The three pieces are hand woven in an
Category
Antique 1890s American Victorian Settees
Materials
Wicker, Reed, Wood, Cane
Mahogany Grotto Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Venetian stained mahogany grotto chair. Shell carved back and seat with dolphin arms. Morticed
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany
$3,800
Pair of Antique Silver Leaf Grotto Chairs
Located in Lambertville, NJ
A pair of Venetian carved wood silver leaf grotto chairs. Whimsically carved chairs with shell back
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Armchairs
Materials
Hardwood
$12,500 / set
Pair Asymmetrical Shellback Arm Chairs In Cinnamon Upholstery
Located in Chicago, IL
Elegant pair of mirror image art deco shell back fireside chairs in heathered cinnamon-orange
Category
Vintage 1940s American Armchairs
Materials
Mahogany, Wool, Upholstery
Coquille Form Sofa and Pair of Chairs Attributed to Paolo Buffa
By Paolo Buffa
Located in Troy, MI
Sofa and chairs trio found in Italy and attributed to Paolo Buffa, circa 1940s. Coquille (shell
Category
Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Brass
Fine Quality Leather Upholstered Desk Chair After a Design by Giles Grende
By Giles Grendey
Located in Benington, Herts
similar walnut chair in his article ‘The Chair with a Shell Back’, which appeared in ‘The Antique
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish Georgian Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Regence Beechwood Fauteuil
Located in Essex, MA
shaped arched back with central carved shell over a caned back and seat , shell carved chair rail
Category
Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Régence Armchairs
Pair of 1950s Italian Armchairs
Located in London, GB
A pair of shell backed tub chairs, expertly reupholstered in crushed blue velvet on conical wooden
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Armchairs
Pair of Rose Tarlow Giltwood Regency Shell Back Chair
By Rose Tarlow
Located in Houston, TX
A pair of stylish Rose Tarlow Regency style shell back chairs finished in 22K gold.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Regency Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of Four Venetian Grotto Style Shell Back Chairs
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Set of four Venetian Grotto style shell back chairs in white wash finish.
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wood
1940s Pair Carl-Johan Boman Attributed Shell Back Chairs for Re-Upholstery
By Boman OY, Carl-Johan Boman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful designed shell-back chairs attributed to Carl-Johan Boman for Boman Oy Finland.
Overall
Category
Vintage 1940s Finnish Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Hollywood Regency Art Deco Fan Shell - Back Chairs - Grosfeld House
Located in Chicago, IL
Glamour Pair of Vintage Asymmetrical Fan back chairs.
Original upholstery looks pretty nice. May
Category
Mid-20th Century American Hollywood Regency Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Italian Shell Back Gold Leaf Side Chairs
Located in New York, NY
Stunning pair of 1950s Venetian Grotto carved shell back chairs, in vintage original condition with
Category
20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Gold Leaf
Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century gilded Italian shell back chair newly upholstered in a creamy Alpaca velvet. Two
Category
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Silver Gilded Shell Grotto Chair
Located in Houston, TX
A 20th century silver gilded Italian shell back chair newly upholstered in a white creamy low pile
Category
20th Century Italian Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Beech
Venetian Grotto Style Gold Leaf Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Venetian grotto style shell back chair in antique gold leaf.
Category
Vintage 1980s Spanish Hollywood Regency Side Chairs
Materials
Wood
Walnut Grotto Shell Side Chair Upholstered in Green Mohair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A walnut grotto style chair (or Shell Back Chair) with emerald green mohair upholstery detailed
Category
20th Century Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Brass
Pair of Hollywood Regency Asymmetrical Slipper Chairs in Hot Pink Strie Velvet
By Dorothy Draper
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Pair of Asymmetrical Shell back chairs in Hot Pink Strie Schumacher Velvet. Classic Hollywood
Category
Vintage 1940s American Hollywood Regency Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Pair of Regency Period Shell Back Hall Chairs
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A super pair of Gillow design shell back hall chairs with a fabulous depth and detail to the
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Regency Chairs
Materials
Mahogany
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Shell Back Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the shell back chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and metal, every shell back chair was constructed with great care. Find 82 options for an antique or vintage shell back chair now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the shell back chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. Each shell back chair bearing Hollywood Regency, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made shell back chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Brown Jordan, Charles and Ray Eames and H. Paul Browning are consistently popular.
How Much is a Shell Back Chair?
A shell back chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,637, while the lowest priced sells for $550 and the highest can go for as much as $25,000.
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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.
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No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Shell Back Chair
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell 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.
- Is the Shell Chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether 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.
- What is a Windsor back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022A Windsor back chair is a solid wooden chair with an arched spindle back. Most designs have curved arms positioned on angled stands and carved legs connected by a cross stretcher. The chair gets its name from the English city of Windsor, where the chairs were first made in the 18th century. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Windsor back chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 15, 2024The back of a chair is called a chair back. In some cases, you may see people use modifiers to describe the styles of chair backs. For example, a chair with two crisscrossing cross rails is an X-back or cross back, while a chair with a series of horizontal cross rails positioned parallel to one another is a ladder back. Explore a wide range of chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a splat back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A splat back chair is a chair with a vertical central element on its back. Splat back chairs have more of a formal feel to them compared to other types of chairs and seating. Splat back Windsor chairs are popular on 1stDibs.
- What is a yoke back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yoke back chairs are those that feature a curved top rail and a single central splat. The style of chair originated in China during the 10th century and was a common feature in Chinese homes by the 12th century. On 1stDibs, shop a range of yoke back chairs.
- What is a bow back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A bow back chair refers to a silhouette of a chair with a curved back and is usually made with high-quality wood. Bow back chairs were popular during the colonial period and are representative of American-Amish heritage. Browse a range of vintage bow back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a channel back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A channel back chair is a chair that features deep channels in the upholstery along the back. These can create a seashell-like effect. This kind of back may also be called a fluted back. On 1stDibs, find a collection of vintage and new channel back chairs.
- What is a lyre back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A lyre back chair is a type of furniture used for seating that originated during the early 18th century. It features a square back embellished with wood shaped like a lyre, an ancient stringed musical instrument. On 1stDibs, find a variety of lyre back chairs.
- What is a low back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A low-back chair is designed to provide lumbar support to the lower back and mid-back. These chairs have a small backrest that reaches till the middle of one's back. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary low back chairs from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is a balloon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A balloon back chair is a specific type of seat that became popular during the Victorian era. It features a curved back that tapers as it travels down to the seat. Many balloon back chairs are armless, and nearly all examples feature upholstered seats. You'll find a range of balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a sling back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021A sling chair is usually made up of a framework connected by ropes or fabric hanging between the poles or frame. This design results in a structure quite similar to a sling stretcher.
- What is a spoon back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A spoon back chair is an accent chair that features a deep curved back that forms arms along the sides of the furniture by sloping downward. Most spoon back chairs have wooden backs and upholstered seats. Find a variety of spoon back chairs on 1stDibs.
- What is a comb back chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022A comb back chair is a style of chair featuring a back resembling a comb. Comb back chairs are also known as Windsor chairs and are typically crafted with a cage-like backing. Shop a selection of comb back chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether 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, 2024The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Countless chair styles have incorporated rounded backs over the centuries, including the famous club chair. Some interior designers favor round-back chairs for their sleek curvatures. Shop a collection of rounded back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers Oon 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021A high back office chair has a tall backrest to provide support to both your back and neck. It helps minimize the risk of chronic neck and back problems. These chairs also come with wheels attached for ease of mobility. Shop a range of antique and vintage high back office chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022While cane back chairs have been made around the globe for thousands of years, it was in the 1970s that this style took the world by storm and became a must for many households. It’s the organic, natural look of a cane back chair that made it so desirable and that makes it a modern furniture element as well, with its tropical vibe and vacation attitude. Shop a collection of cane back chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Balloon back chairs were made mostly in the Victorian era, as they were highly popular at this time in the 19th century. It is generally regarded as a classic antique dining room chair. Browse an array of authentic antique balloon back chairs on 1stDibs.
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