What are shell armchairs?

Shell armchairs: refinement and elegance

Shell armchairs are a piece of furniture that caught on in the 1950s but have lost none of their charm in the modern environment. Especially in velvet, they are the key element of the living room, a perfect synthesis of style and comfort.

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Perfect for both classic and modern furnishings, these elements bring to mind distant epochs because they evoke the elegance of old aristocratic living rooms. Indeed, the shell armchairs are the very bastion of elegance and refinement. The armchair, in its velvet version, found its golden age in the 17th and 18th centuries, because during the Baroque period it was the protagonist par excellence in aristocratic residences, a symbol of luxury and elegance. Moreover, Italy also played a fundamental role in the production of velvet destined to supply European courts and nobility.

In any case, whichever upholstery is chosen (silk, wool or cotton) velvet touch has a unique silkiness that makes it soft and pleasant to the touch. The material makes velvet armchairs perfect for relaxing spaces in the living room, adding a touch of class to their surroundings.

Why choose a shell armchair

The shell armchair is the ideal piece of furniture for its soft lines and bright colours, perfect for anyone who would like to make a room of the house, a club or even a more formal environment such as the office more welcoming, therefore it is ideal to be combined with any type of furniture thanks to a fabric that perfectly matches the various styles and colours that give the furniture charisma.

In addition, with its neat look and the best possible comfort, this armchair combines retro design with modern colours. Its vintage style is now mixed with the use of technological materials to create a truly unique product. Entirely upholstered in soft velvet, it features a wraparound backrest with a very distinctive shape and a thick foam padding that is comfortable to use. The frame and legs are usually made of metal and have a gold finish.

Therefore, the shell armchair is the perfect solution to decorate every room and corner of your home. It can be placed either in the bedroom, instead of the usual decoration, chair or in the living room, to seat guests in an elegant and unique setting. In short, there are so many combinations, precisely because of the unusual versatility of this chic and sophisticated piece of furniture.

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Shell armchairs for a modern ambience

At this point, it is important to pay attention to the surrounding environment in which our shell-shaped armchair will be placed. Indeed, it becomes an important style choice to place these large armchairs in contemporary settings to give the idea of the true GLAMOUR of the 1950s. These seats are in fact very much in vogue and are therefore the real Must Have of this period. Everyone is looking for them and everyone wants them, so much so that many designers have revisited the model and launched their own new line to pay homage to this revisited 1950s piece. Shell armchairs are therefore the true complement of decoration that can complete a living room in total glamour style and are ideal for fashionable environments and for personalities who make the most unbridled fashion their lifestyle.

In our shop you can find many modern armchairs that are perfect for finishing any room in an elegant and refined way. Whether it is a shell model or one with minimal lines, we always have the perfect proposal for you. Browse through our online catalogue now and don’t miss out on upcoming offers on the latest trendy models.