Sit and revel in a piece of design history. The Fiberglass Shell Chair isn't just a chair; it's a bona fide icon of 20th-century design. First unveiled in 1948 as an entry for The Museum of Modern Art's International Design Competition, no one could have predicted its incredible journey to enduring success.
Four four decades Modernica has hand crafted heirloom quality furniture in their Los Angeles factory—home to the historic fiberglass presses and specialized machinery that have been integral to crafting these iconic fiberglass chairs for approximately 75 years.
Made of fiberglass and metal.
Quantity & Measurements
Set of 4 chairs.
Side Shell chairs, each in a different color: pickle, coral, peacock, and pumpernickel with black metal bases.
Seats are 18.5” wide. Chair is 32” tall, and 22” deep.
Condition Notes
Great pre-owned condition structurally sound with minimal signs of normal use.
Large Item Pickup Oversized items ordered from Mulberry & Second can be picked up from our Northshore Chattanooga showroom. Once your order is placed, we will contact you within one business day to coordinate a pickup time that fits your schedule.
If you’re interested in arranging freight shipping for large items please contact us via email.
See it in person.
If you’d like to schedule a private viewing of this piece or need our help with a broader search for something specific, let’s start the hunt. Reach out to discuss our sourcing services or to visit the showroom.
Sit and revel in a piece of design history. The Fiberglass Shell Chair isn't just a chair; it's a bona fide icon of 20th-century design. First unveiled in 1948 as an entry for The Museum of Modern Art's International Design Competition, no one could have predicted its incredible journey to enduring success.
Four four decades Modernica has hand crafted heirloom quality furniture in their Los Angeles factory—home to the historic fiberglass presses and specialized machinery that have been integral to crafting these iconic fiberglass chairs for approximately 75 years.
Made of fiberglass and metal.
Quantity & Measurements
Set of 4 chairs.
Side Shell chairs, each in a different color: pickle, coral, peacock, and pumpernickel with black metal bases.
Seats are 18.5” wide. Chair is 32” tall, and 22” deep.
Condition Notes
Great pre-owned condition structurally sound with minimal signs of normal use.
Large Item Pickup Oversized items ordered from Mulberry & Second can be picked up from our Northshore Chattanooga showroom. Once your order is placed, we will contact you within one business day to coordinate a pickup time that fits your schedule.
If you’re interested in arranging freight shipping for large items please contact us via email.
See it in person.
If you’d like to schedule a private viewing of this piece or need our help with a broader search for something specific, let’s start the hunt. Reach out to discuss our sourcing services or to visit the showroom.
