The particularities of the shell chair
The seashell armchair takes its name from its backrest, which features specific lines evoking a scallop shell. If its padded velvet seat is identifiable at first glance, its base can vary radically. Sometimes equipped with a single foot, pivoting or not, it can also be perched on a tapered base, most often in gilded brass.
How to adopt the seashell chair at home?
With its high, generous and enveloping backrest, the seashell armchair is one of the pieces that stand out visually. To adopt while avoiding bad taste, we therefore rely on measure. This iconic armchair is indeed self-sufficient. If it fits perfectly in the living room, it also works solo in the reading corner, in the bedroom, or even to fit out a large landing.
A seashell armchair with an authentic look
If you fall for the glamorous and retro spirit of the shell armchair, opt for a classic model. Colours, materials and proportions: play with the details to determine which one will best suit your interior.
Powder pink velvet and golden swivel base: the Jussey shell armchair by Vical respects the codes of neo Art Deco decoration to the letter. This compact model is the ideal complement to a small 2-seater sofa in a small living room, or to bring a chill note to the bedroom.
Perched on a slender base which gives it great lightness, the Raalte shell armchair is distinguished by its cream colour. Its neutral luminous hue makes it the ideal choice to bring a delicate note to the living room or bohemian bedroom.
With its very trendy blue and pretty golden legs, the Callista armchair by Baita brings color to the living room when combined with a beige sofa.
This shell armchair proposed by LNC Design offers a nice balance between vintage spirit and modernity. It is available in different colors, including a very current rust color. However, we love the stone color, an elegant muted shade that sublimates a pink or pastel sofa.
At first glance, the Tervi model from Last Deco has all the attributes of the classic shell chair. The proportions of its base and its turquoise color nevertheless give it a certain modernity that allows it to find its place in all interiors. We particularly like it in an Arty decor.
Back to basics, with the Flower armchair by Dutchbone. This model with a 100% Art Deco spirit is available in trendy deep colours: forest green, black or orange. With its vintage look, it adapts to a retro decor. Mid Century spirit or Factory atmosphere, it works every time! And this model is not only sublime in the living room: it is also perfectly suited to the reading corner.
At Beliani, the Lovikka shell armchair displays a vibrant cobalt blue. If this model exudes great softness, it also attracts all eyes. This is the model to shop for to pimp a salon that’s a little too wise!
The seashell armchair revisited
Glamorous and vintage, the shell armchair? Not necessarily ! Designers and decoration brands are indeed working to bring it up to date, by revisiting it or drawing inspiration from this icon to create original pieces.
The Water Lily armchair is inspired as much by the water lily as by the shell. Its corolla backrest is not only beautifully crafted: it’s a real invitation to chill. This model by Kare Design has a surprisingly modern look with its black velvet seat on a steel base. Sublime in the black and white living room, it also allows bold and offbeat combinations, for example with a Berber rug.
The Dumes shell armchair has a light wooden base. This detail makes it possible to break with its neo Art Deco character. Simpler, less precious, but still just as refined: here it is transformed into a Scandinavian armchair for the Nordic living room.
The iconic seat of the seashell armchair is not only elegant and refined: it also offers maximum comfort. Suffice to say that it is well found for the dining room! With Markina, Sklum offers an original, elegant and chill table chair.
Cozy velvet seat and harmonious lines: with Rainbow, La Redoute plays with the codes of the shell armchair to offer a trendy armchair full of fantasy.
We love Calera, a joyful mix between shell armchair and XXL pouf! This very contemporary model is distinguished by its design, but also by the choice of the loop, one of the major decorative trends of the year.
The Creys velvet armchair by Sklum is the perfect synthesis between trends and vintage inspiration. It owes its modern look to its wide seat, as well as its stylized golden feet.
Between the trendy bouclé armchair and the vintage shell armchair, there is Bats. We love its stylized backrest, which gives it a timeless look. This very contemporary model can find its place in almost any interior.
With its slender look, the Bolge seashell armchair has a silhouette that contrasts with the slightly stocky look of the original model. Add the choice of a terrycloth upholstery and here is an ultra-trendy reinterpretation of the Art Deco classic.