Antique Shell Chair

Wing chair Queen Ann Philadelphia Trifid feet carved shell knees, circa 1770.

They have stocking feet and beautiful shells. Some of these chairs have shells on the knees as well, and often in the six digit price category.

This chair, while not of the original period, is a successful reproduction of a high style original design, using handcrafted techniques, Fine figured walnut, and a heavy appropriate...

Late 19th century pair of blue velvet armchairs with wooden shell and carved and gilded feet

The line of chairs reminds a shell, symbol dear to both worlds.

Irish Carved Mahogany Side Chair; featuring a shell carved crest; an acanthus carved splat, compass seat, and raised on shell carved cabriole legs ending with animal paw feet, the wh...

Early Gothic Revival solid rosewood nursing chair with shell crest, twist column and X-stretcher.

Pair of Venetian blue-painted and parcel-gilt side chairs, each shell crest above a cartouche-form backrest and padded seat, raised on cabriole legs ending in scroll feet.

THE BACK LEGS OF THE CHAIR ARE OUTSWEPT. THE ROPETWIST DETAIL AROUND THE FRONT AND SIDES OF THIS CHAIR AND THE SHELL DETAIL ON THE TOP OF THE BACK MAKE THIS EXTREMELY PLEASING TO THE...

A Pair of fully upholstered space age Vecta chairs in very good original condition. Refinished in a black upholstery on an original cream white shell.

An elegant nineteenth-century set of eighteen George III solid mahogany carved dining chairs with a shell-carved crest rail, with a pierced carved vase-shaped back splat, with a slip...

Circa 1875 Virginia bench-made walnut matched set of two armchairs and 12 side chairs; with shell carved knees, slippered front feet, wavy back splats, and distinctive flat serpentin...

Chippendale style with Empire overtones, vase splat and shell knees. One chair has scrolled arms. Great seat height.

Walnut Wing Chair with shell carved knees. Seat height: 18"

The detail of the large central shell and sea horses are crisply detailed. The table is 32" round and 28" tall, the chairs are 32.5 tall and 22 wide.

Completely restored heavily carved chairs with remnants of water guilding combined with gold leaf paint. New seat cushions upholstered in a faux ostrich leather. Nail head trim.

The frame is in walnut and carved with shells. The chairs are early 19th century. On image no 3 it shows a damage on the caning but since then the caning has been restored.

A good quality mahogany and leather large childs armchair, possibly by C & R Light. This chair consists of a finely carved top rail with central ebonised finial with carved scroll...

19th century Venetian Grotto shell chair.

Art Deco red velvet upholstered club shell chair enhanced with heavily carved wood arms and base, circa 1930s.

Six Italian 19th century klismos side chairs with elaborate shell-carved back rails, parcel-gilt and painted in green and cream.

Later production models have a plastic cap. The 'Munkegaard' chair from 1957 is the third of Arne Jacobsen’s original shell chairs.

Stylish Victorian upholstered lounge, side chair. Upholstered back and seat on rosewood legs, with original porcelain coaster wheel feet. Great for a boudoir, fireside, or decorative...

A stunning authentic antique Meiji Era (1867-1912) Japanese pearl and shell inlaid profusely hand carved hardwood chair with beautifully aged patina, warm rich coloring, dark grain d...

Pair of 19th century English oak shell back hall chairs with carved shell backs and turned front legs.

A pair of especially finely carved shell-back hall chairs, late 18th-early 19th Century, likely Irish, Mahogany with later upholstered seats.

Six Italian 19th century klismos side chairs with elaborate shell-carved back rails, parcel-gilt and painted in green and cream.

Regency style carved mahogany hall chair, standing on two turned tapered front legs and two saber back legs.

A beautiful pair of carved scallop shell back hall chairs attributed to Gillows of Lancaster and London.

Set of 12 William IV Style Mahogany Shell Back Dining Chairs. The Backs of the Chairs Featuring a Wonderful Carved Shell.

Finely carved shell detail on the top of the burl walnut splats.

A beautiful and rare original 1930's art deco armchair in the shape of a shell. This stunning piece is in its original cotton velvet upholstery which shows signs of age which add...

The crest rail is delightful with a sharpness that is mirrored in the tight swirls of the pierced splat, the gentle serpentine terminating in pointed ears that flank a central motif ...

Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair.

Antique Art Deco steel metal clam shell back green patio bouncer lounge chairs - a pair.

Note: this chair has identical arm supports and seat to a set at Oxford University's Bodleian Library and is likely by the same, unknown, Thames Valley maker.

These gorgeous chairs feature a unique design that we have never seen before. The chairs are made of solid mahogany and mortice and Tenon construction with pinned joints. The chairs ...

A pretty George II period walnut wing armchair, the shaped back over cabriole legs with shell carved knees ending in ball and claw feet joined by a turned stretcher. Rear legs splice...

Pair of 18th century Venetian Grotto chairs in scallop shell form

Important Pair of Irish carved mahogany Rococo side chairs with shell ear terminals on the crest rai, on carved cabriole legs ending in ball-and-claw feet

Stunning pair of vintage Boho side chairs. Beautiful classic shape with hand carved clam shell motif.

A pair of George II Chippendale carved mahogany side chairs, with a shell carved and scroll eared crest rail, rare tassel and rope motif carved splat, shell carved knees, and ball an...

A Pair of George II Chippendale carved mahogany side chairs, with a shell carved and scroll eared crest rail, rare tassel and rope motif carved splat, shell carved knees, and ball an...

Adorned with ornate shell and tassel carvings, these chairs boast exquisite detailing that adds a touch of opulence to any space.

A rare and unusual George I style giltwood strapwork carved side chair, the shell crestrail over a vase-form splat with inset painted tablet, over a compass seat and on cabriole legs...

Very fine example of Louis XV style side chairs. A carved shell on the crest of the chair.

Pair of English Regency mahogany hall chairs with carved shell motif.

A finely carved pair of Centennial Philadelphia Chippendale style side chairs with shell carved crests & seat, pierce carved scroll & tassel splats and seats, beautiful foliate and s...

A stunning pair of antique Venetian throne or court chairs with carved shells, foliate details, and cloven hoof feet Italy, late 19th century Carved giltwood frames with tapest...

The crest of the back of the chair is centered with a complimentary shell carving.

Each chair with a shaped backrest and wings, upholstered in leather with patinated brass nailheads, fitted seat, raised on carved legs, one with shell carvings, both chairs having pa...

A pair of 19th century English walnut side chairs, each with shell cresting above a shaped splat, drop in seat masterfully upholstered in zebra hide and carved cabriole legs with bal...

Set of four walnut Rococo chairs with shell and foliate carving, the solid backsplat over balloon seats, the cabriole legs ending in slipper feet.

Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...

Antique Middle Eastern Egyptian Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Arabian Syrian style folding chair inlaid with mo...

Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...

Antique Middle Eastern Moorish walnut wood folding chair with intricate foliate carving and mother of pearl, shell inlays. Moroccan Moorish style folding chair inlaid with mother of...