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The Shell takes its well-deserved place among the legendary works of art by Niko Kralj. The basic idea was to use two equally formed plywood panels for the seat and backrest. The chair got its final shape in 1956 and soon became the chair of choice for socialist-era offices and public waiting rooms.
The Shell Chair is extremely elegant while maintaining full ergonomics. It features a seamless combination of materials; a slender metal base supports the refined plywood seat. Today, its legacy continues to be celebrated in contemporary homes, offices and public spaces throughout the world.
NOTE: Offset seat and back upholstery options require a minimum order of 20 units. Full seat upholstery does not require a minimum order. Please contact us for more information.
Solid Oak with either a Natural finish or Black stain.
Seat, back and full upholstery options available.
Please view the Rex Kralj product PDF for detailed product variants.
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Made in Slovenia
Shell Chair
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The Maker /
Rex Kralj
Rex Kralj was founded to celebrate and protect the legacy of Slovenian industrial designer Niko Krajl (1920 - 2013). The company produces many of Niko Kralj's most important designs from the mid 20th century as well as collaborating with contemporary designers who take inspiration from Kralj's design legacy.
The Designer /
Niko Kralj
Niko Kralj is a highly celebrated central figure of Slovenian post-war design. Kralj's modern designs have come to represent a key part of the Slovenian cultural identity. His work from the mid 20th century sits comfortably alongside the most important industrial designers in the world.
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Niko Kralj included in MoMA Permanent Collection
If you don’t know who designer Niko Kralj is, you can be forgiven. Not many people outside of Kralj’s homeland of Slovenia are familiar with his highly progressive and award-winning modern furniture designs.
