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Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Egg Chair
By Restoration Hardware, Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit inside an egg? Well wonder no more with this
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Steel, Chrome
Modern Cozy Nest Egg Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
natural egg shape. The chair has been designed to be extremely comfortable and has a cozy cocoon-like feel
Category
2010s South African Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel, Stainless Steel
Pair of Garden Egg Chairs by Peter Ghyczy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Dallas, TX
Designed by Peter Ghyczy in 1968, the iconic Garden Egg Chair incorporates a space age look, UFO
Category
Late 20th Century European Space Age Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Plastic
Ditzel Hanging Egg Chair by Sika Design
By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel, Jørgen Ditzel, Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit in a giant egg? Wonder no more with the iconic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indonesian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen, Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair 3316
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Shibuya City, JP
The Egg Chair, one of the representative works of Nordic design, was designed for the lobby space
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
All Weather Wired Wicker Large Egg Shaped Chair
By Freeline Designs
Located in San Jose, CA
One of a kind rattan (wired, like electric wire) Egg Shaped chair for outdoor or indoor Use
it is
Category
2010s Indonesian American Classical Club Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
, comfortable chair was christened ‘Fried Egg’, because that is what it looks like when viewed from above. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
chair”, from which it borrows some traits. The Egg (like the Swan) was also designed as a couch. While
Category
Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Caramel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Caramel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
A pair of beautiful Modernist red velvet upholstered egg chairs with unusual turned wood splay leg
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Nickel
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel in/Outdoor 21st Century Black Circle/Stripe
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
egg shape.
The chair has been designed to be extremely comfortable and has a cozy cocoon like feel
Category
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 47.25 in W 38.19 in D 37.41 in
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Gold Square
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 48.1 in W 38.2 in D 37.4 in
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century White Twig
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural
Category
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 48.04 in W 37.41 in D 38.19 in
Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Black Twig
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural
Category
2010s Organic Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 51.19 in W 37.8 in D 27.56 in
Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs
By Thor Larsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern/Space Age american egg shaped acrylic purple chair with iron legs
By: Thor
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Grey Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin drake by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Sheepskin, Upholstery
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair nabuk oceano terra by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Apple Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Grey Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Monochrome Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
, comfortable chair was christened ‘Fried Egg’, because that is what it looks like when viewed from above. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Milo Baughman American Mid-Century Red Textured Upholstered Swivel Egg Chair
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
American Mid-Century swivel egg chair with a curved egg-like form upholstered in textured red
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin Scandinavian grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Nabuk Oceano, Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin patchwork mix by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Sheepskin
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Petrol, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Two-Tone Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
, comfortable chair was christened ‘Fried Egg’, because that is what it looks like when viewed from above. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Egg Chair 4+ Avail
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in
Category
Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fried Egg Three Tone Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
, comfortable chair was christened ‘Fried Egg’, because that is what it looks like when viewed from above. The
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Egg Chair with Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Porto, PT
The Egg was originally designed in 1958 for the lobby of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Studio Stirling "Nest Egg" Set of 2
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural
Category
2010s South African Minimalist Chairs
Materials
Steel
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Cognac Leather “Egg” Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Initially designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958, the Egg chair has become one of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42 in W 35 in D 33 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
The beautiful Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen is an everlasting Danish design masterpiece, like a
Category
2010s Polish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Dark Ochre Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Caramel Grey Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Caramel Grey Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Pale Rose, Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Apple Red, Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Dark Ochre, Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
. This roomy, comfortable chair was christened 'Fried Egg', because that is what it looks like when
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Red Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
garden egg chair makes it completely waterproof when flipping down the top. The garden egg chair is
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Polyester
H 38.59 in W 29.93 in D 27.56 in
Space Age White Blue Vintage Swiveling Fiberglass Egg Lounge Chair, 1970s, USA
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age white fiberglass vintage lounge chair in egg like shape, which features a swiveling
Category
Vintage 1970s Space Age Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass, Upholstery
H 51.78 in W 39.38 in D 38.59 in
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Egg Like Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic egg like chair available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and metal, every egg like chair was constructed with great care. Find 76 options for an antique or vintage egg like chair now, or shop our selection of 93 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an egg like chair — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An egg like chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with modern — is very popular. Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen and Joanina and David Pastoll each produced at least one beautiful egg like chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Egg Like Chair?
The average selling price for an egg like chair at 1stDibs is $4,741, while they’re typically $90 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Egg Like Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Fabergé eggs have a distinctive egg shape but are up to two times the size of a chicken egg. Designs vary, but most of the Imperial eggs feature ornate embellishments like solid gold molding and gemstones. You'll find a range of Fabergé jewelry on 1stDibs.
- When did the Egg chair come out?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Egg chair came out in 1959. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created it along with a number of other famous mid-century modern chairs, including the Series 7, the Swan and the Ant. Find a collection of Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- Who invented the Egg chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Arne Jacobsen invented the Egg chair. Designed in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, it is a Scandinavian classic that has over the years become a fixture of corporate offices. The Egg chair is notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. Unlike the furniture maker's previous range of shell chairs designed in laminated wood for Fritz Hansen, the Egg reflected a soulful new vision of modernity. Its finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather (or, in the cost-conscious hotel's case, fabric). Shop a range of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024While we don't know for sure what the first ever chair looked like, early examples of chairs dating back to ancient Egypt can give us some idea of its form. Archaeologists have uncovered chairs from around 3100 B.C. They tend to have boxy shapes and upholstery made of cloth or leather. Compared to modern chairs, seat heights were much lower, at around 10 inches above the floor. Find a large collection of chairs on 1stDibs.
- How much is an egg chair worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An egg chair can be worth up to $20,000. The price of an egg chair depends on the condition, upholstery material, and model.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if an Arne Jacobsen egg chair is real, check for the label. Newer models have a Republic of Fritz Hansen label attached to the fabric, older models have them attached to the base of the chair. You can also look for a sticker on the cylinder that attaches to the base with a Fritz Hansen label and a four-digit date. Shop a large collection of Arne Jacobsen and other egg chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To hang an egg chair from the ceiling, you must drill into a joist and install a hook. Then, attach a chain to the top of the chair and hang it from the hook. Having an experienced handyman tackle the job for you can help to ensure secure installation and reduce the risk of damaging your ceiling. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of egg chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Egg chairs are actually comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that the curved shape of the frame provides plenty of support. Shop a collection of Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The original Egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. It was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. With the Egg chair, Jacobsen continued his ongoing experimentation with synthetic materials. First, he devised small-scale clay models in his garage. The prototypes' finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather — or, in the cost-conscious hotel’s case, fabric. Today, the Egg chair is supported by welded steel tubing and is mounted on a lightweight aluminum base. Shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 21, 2020
The design has changed over the years, but most antique carver chairs were made of wood. Antique carver chairs were wide chairs made in 17th century New England — with backs that featured several supporting spindles — although there were no spindles between the armrests and the seat. Antique carver chairs were typically topped with decorative ornaments.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Arne Jacobsen made the Egg chair for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1958. The curvy chair was meant to contrast with the SAS Royal Hotel’s straight lines as well as showcase Jacobsen’s eye for interiors. The Egg chair was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair supports the back adequately is largely a matter of personal perception. Jacobsen did design the chair's ergonomic, dramatic curves to correspond to the contours of the human body in order to deliver a comfortable seating experience. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs.
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