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Stainless Steel and Wicker Contemporary Adult Swing Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This contemporary adult swing is a specialty chair by Egg Designs, it has a stainless steel frame
Category
2010s South African Modern Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 43.31 in W 31.5 in D 39.38 in
Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair is part of the Primal collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic Mid-Century Modern "Egg Chair" design by Arne Jacobsen. Made with egg shell white fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson lounge chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
Category
2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 25.99 in W 38.19 in D 34.1 in
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Bar Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson bar chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg designs and manufactured in
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson dining chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 26.97 in W 21.34 in D 22.45 in
Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed, Cream Boucle' Anhele Glamour Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Anhele dining chair with its 70's futuristic styling has a crystal clear Lucite/Plexiglass
Category
2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
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
Arne Jacobsen Model 3316 Egg Easy Chair Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen Model 3127 Egg Easy Chair Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Egg™ is one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s total design, a sculptural contrast to the building’s
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Arne Jacobsen, Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair 3316
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs
By Thor Larsen
Located in North Miami, FL
acrylic egg chair features a molded, translucent purple acrylic shell suspended on wrought iron legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs
Materials
Metal, Iron
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
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
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Cognac Leather “Egg” Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
Sensational Pair of Hair on Hide & Leather Arne Jacobsen Inspired Egg Chairs
By Restoration Hardware
Located in Hopewell, NJ
egg chairs having fiberglass shells upholstered with a sandy toned hair on hide on the exterior and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Cowhide, Leather
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, steel, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.33 in W 34.65 in D 28.75 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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. 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
Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Red Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968
By Peter Ghyczy, Ghyczy
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Garden egg in red by Ghyczy. The garden egg in bright red shows traces of wear like some scratches
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Polyester
H 39.38 in W 29.53 in D 29.53 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Danish Lounge Chair in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s
Sculptural egg-shaped lounge chair made in Denmark in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Fritz Hansen - Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair - Holly Hunt Alpaca Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Playa Del Rey, CA
. Both the egg chair and the swan were used in the lobby and the rooms of the hotel.
Swan chair was
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century Swivel Office Desk Lounge Chair by HW Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik
By H.W. Klein, Brahmin
Located in New York, NY
Iconic midcentury swivel egg chair, by H.W. Klein for Brahmin Mobelfabrik, made in Denmark c. 1970s
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39.5 in W 31 in D 28 in
Space Age Red "Tulip" Swivel Chairs by Péter Ghyczy, Germany 1970s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Budapest, HU
designed, including: chairs, shell chairs, sofas, tables, shelves, kitchen and office plastic entrance
Category
Vintage 1970s German Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Resin, Fiberglass
Take A Line For A Walk Wingback Lounge Chair, Alfredo Haberli, Moroso
By Alfredo Häberli 1, Moroso
Located in Culver City, CA
wingaback lounge chair was clearly inspired by the Arne Jacobsen egg chair, but offers a fresh modern take
Category
Early 2000s Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 43.25 in W 31.5 in D 34.75 in
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood&Leather Lounge Chair Model 800 by Hans Olsen
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
example Shell Chair [1955], Fried Egg Chair [1956] or the futuristic Bikini chair [1968] which, like other
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 27.96 in
18 Monumental Antique Italian Renaissance Figural Mahogany Leather Dining Chairs
Located in Dayton, OH
-1870s. Each chair is hand carved with an arched and scrolled high back centered by a scalloped shell
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century European Renaissance Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
H 52.5 in W 21 in D 24 in
Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
design that is still today much praised. Also, the famous Egg and Swan chairs were designed for the Royal
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Egg Chair by Peter Ghyczy anni '60
Located in Parma, IT
Egg Chair design Peter Ghyczy, 1960s.
Openable shell in plastic material and cushion in padded
Category
Vintage 1960s German Armchairs
Materials
Plastic
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Michel Pigneres egg armchair lucite steel and velvet 1972
By Michel Pigneres
Located in Paris, IDF
Age spirit. Today, his pieces, such as this lucite shell "egg chair", remain highly sought after
Category
Vintage 1970s French Space Age Armchairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Pair of Vintage Mid Century Modern Style Swan Chairs after Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Wycombe, GB
complement his “Egg Chair” with it’s very organic feel with the distinct lack of hard edges and a beautiful
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 31.5 in W 28.35 in D 27.17 in
Uova by Piegatto, a Sculptural Outdoor Sofa
Located in Guatemala, GU
This unique chair design draws inspiration from the organic and curvaceous form of an egg. Crafted
Category
2010s Guatemalan Sofas
Materials
Fiberglass
Arne Jacobsen set
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in PARIS, FR
Egg chair and its ottoman by the Scandinavian designer Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen edition. Molded
Category
Mid-20th Century Living Room Sets
Materials
Leather
Peter Ghyzcy Coffee Table with Wooden Legs Model T56/2
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
, facade elements but most notably various types of furniture, among them chairs, shell chairs, sectional
Category
Vintage 1970s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Glass, Wood
Peter Ghyczy Glass Coffee Table with Stainless Steel Frame Biri T29
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
furniture, among them chairs, shell chairs, sectional sofas, tables, shelves and plastic door fronts for
Category
Vintage 1980s Dutch Brutalist Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal
19C Irish Georgian Style Secretary Bookcase
Located in Dallas, TX
crown with egg and dart moldings under a very straight line crown.
The top section consists of a 4
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Irish George III Bookcases
Materials
Glass, Mahogany, Satinwood
Pair of Egg Shell Zebra Chairs Attributed to Maitland Smith, circa 1970s
By Maitland Smith
Located in London, GB
Pair of black laquer and egg shell chairs c.1970's
Attributed to Maitland Smith.
A striking
Category
Vintage 1970s Chairs
Materials
Lacquer, Eggshell
H 37.41 in W 18.9 in D 23.63 in
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman, circa 1990s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Arne Jacobsen leather Egg chair and ottoman circa 1990s in beautiful lightly patinated condition
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Classic Mid Century Modern Pod Chair or Egg Chair
Located in Dallas, TX
Here it is, the Classic pod chair often referred to as the Egg chair. This is perfect for that Mid
Category
Late 20th Century Space Age Swivel Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Mid-Century Danish Tan Leather Egg or Shell Swivel Armchair, 1960s-1970s
Located in Selston, Nottinghamshire
tears to leather and the frame is sturdy.
Description: Iconic egg / shell style chair with pleated
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Beech
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 25.99 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bern, CH
It took some time for Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen to develop the Swan chair, first editions were
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Rare Matching Pair of Arne Jacobsen "Egg" Chairs, circa 1965
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Singapore, SG
the shape. He then molded the Egg Chair out of a strong foam inner shell under the upholstery. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
G Plan Style Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in London, GB
beautiful egg shell blue velour, complimenting the teak marvellously.
Material: Teak and velour
Country
Category
Vintage 1960s Great Britain (UK) Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobson "The Egg Chair" Leather produced 1964
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Arne Jacobsen: “The Egg Chair”. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
Easy chair with profiled aluminium
Category
Vintage 1960s Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Christian Dior Vintage Ad Print - Late 1940's
By Christian Dior
Located in Boca Raton, FL
woman seated in a white chair with her legs crossed. She is wearing a white evening gown. The background
Category
1940s French Other
Set Of Four Egg Shell Chairs By Milo Baughman
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful set of four egg shell chairs by Milo Baughman. Chrome metal legs.
Seat Depth 27"
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Side/Desk Chair with Egg Shell Decoration By Maitland Smith
By Maitland Smith
Located in New York, NY
Side/Desk chair in a hand-applied black lacquer with egg shell decoration
by Maitland Smith
Category
Vintage 1970s Philippine Chairs
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Egg Shell Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the egg shell chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each egg shell chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and animal skin. Find 111 options for an antique or vintage egg shell chair now, or shop our selection of 23 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an egg shell chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right egg shell chair, those designed in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made egg shell chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Peter Ghyczy are consistently popular.
How Much is a Egg Shell Chair?
An egg shell chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $3,925, while the lowest priced sells for $2 and the highest can go for as much as $64,816.
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 Shell Chair
- What are Shell Chairs?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Shell chairs are iconic mid-century modern chairs designed by Hans J. Wegner and first released in 1963. In terms of both process and aesthetics, the Shell chair was ahead of its time when it was introduced. The expressive seat and back are made out of form-pressed oak or walnut laminates and topped with upholstered cushions for maximum comfort. Its design includes a tapered three-leg structure with two front legs made of one continuous piece and a separate hind leg that supports the backrest. This gives the chair a feeling of lightness without sacrificing stability. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Shell chairs.
- 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.
- Is the Shell Chair comfortable?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Whether the Shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, creator Hans J. Wegner designed the curves of the backrest and the seat to complement the contours of the human body in order to provide ample support when the Shell chair made its debut in 1963. Chairs became Wegner’s specialty, and over the years he designed over 500 of them. More than 100 of his designs, such as the Wishbone chair and the Papa Bear chair, went into production. Shop a selection of Shell chairs and other vintage Hans Wegner seating 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.
- 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether or not the Wegner shell chair is comfortable is largely a matter of personal preference. Wegner did design the dramatically curved seat and gently tapered back to properly support the contours of the human body. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Hans Wegner chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of the Wegner Shell Chair begins in 1963. Hans J. Wegner unveiled the chair at the Furniture Guild Exhibition in Copenhagen, Denmark. Often described as being "wing-like," the chair's radical fluid lines were considered a bit too futuristic at the time. Initially, mixed reviews from critics and the general public, as well as production difficulties, resulted in a very limited early run. Twelve new models were produced for a retrospective exhibition celebrating Wegner's 77th birthday in 1989, and the design began garnering renewed attention (a photograph of the chair was even selected to grace the cover of the exhibition catalog). In 1998, nearly a decade following the piece's reemergence at the retrospective event, Carl Hansen & Søn reintroduced the Shell chair 35 years after it was first released, and it has felt relevant ever since. On 1stDibs, shop an assortment of Hans Wegner Shell chairs.
- 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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