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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
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 42 in W 31 in D 35 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 42 in W 34 in D 33.5 in
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The iconic, Arne Jacobsen-designed egg chair, c.1960s, Denmark. The chair features its original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 41.5 in W 34.5 in D 29 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with mokka butter aniline leather. Four star
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with black butter aniline leather. Four star
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen lounge chair model Egg. New upholstered with butter walnut aniline leather. Four
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with walnut aniline leather
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
New Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Vacona Sahara aniline leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
H 41.34 in W 33.86 in D 31.5 in
"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with black leather in very good condition
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 41.34 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Rare and old Edition Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair / Recliner Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered recliner chair / Egg Chair with footstool, Model 3316 / Model 3317. Old Edition with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Blue, Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' lounge chair in original black leather, tilt function and on an old aluminium
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in
Forsyth Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Gotland Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
when we collected this amazing, original Arne Jacobsen Egg chair. Jacobsen was a true visionary as an
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

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

1st Edition Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 1st edition egg chair was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Hotel in
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair This chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep x 42
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Rare and Exceptional Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and exceptional pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs and matching ottoman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 1st Edition 1958/60 Original Leather Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Forest, BE
1st Edition of the Egg chair Arne Jacobsen designed for the Royal Hotel SAS in Copenhagen and
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Red, Denmark Mid-century Modern
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Forsyth Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Brazilian Cowhide
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
when we collected this amazing, original Arne Jacobsen Egg chair. Jacobsen was a true visionary as an
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cowhide

The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Dark Orange Wool, Denmark, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen is masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
vibe. About Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair: Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the Radisson SAS hotel in
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1966 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful beige colored leather egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. It has the date code
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chairs - Pair Each egg chair measures: 35 wide x 31
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair - Pair Each chair measures: 34 wide x 31 deep
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen From 2001
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2001, is
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

The Egg, Model 3316, by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 2016
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair and ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Iconic “Egg” lounge chair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with cognac brown leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Design Classic: Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Renens, CH
Egg Chair and ottoman in black leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen produced in 2016. The Egg
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316, is an iconic design chair created by the renowned Danish designer Arne
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 28.75 in
Set of 3 Danish Organic Modern Egg Lounge Chairs attr. Arne Jacobsen, 2 Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen. 2 of the pieces are in the original 1960's leather and the 3rd piece is in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage Egg Chair & Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1981
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 80s edition Egg chair with ottoman was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the
Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful brown leather Egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen, Early Egg Chair and Ottoman, Original Black Leather Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen Early 'Egg' chair, model no. 3317, designed 1958, this example manufactured in 1963
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

2003 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Blue Egg Chair 4+ Avail
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a single Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Forsyth Bespoke Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
authentic, upcylced Egg Chairs are some of our most popular designs. This egg chair and ottoman will be
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, Tilt and Swivel, 2006
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen egg chair and ottoman dated 2006. Ottoman measures 21.5" wide, 15.5
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Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Danish Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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

Armchair “Egg Chair” Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair “Egg chair” designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. 1958. Original leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vorst, BE
An absolute design-icon, the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen with it’s footstool produced in 1966
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, steel, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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

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

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

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

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

Vintage Cognac Egg Chair & Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1970s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 70s edition Egg chair and ottoman was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Authentic early example of the iconic Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen. Fritz Hansen signature is etched
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Early Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
Early Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
H 41 in W 34 in D 31 in
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of this iconic chair are the most sublime. The stitching and fit of the leather from this era is
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Trend-setting, Early model, Danish Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs attributed to Arne
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

1960s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair, Model 3316 in Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen ‘Egg’ lounge chair, Model 3316. Jacobsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Egg Chair&Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen, 1959 White Ink Stamp
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
This very rare ,,UNMOLESTED / ORIGINAL 2nd edition egg chair and ottoman was designed in the 50s by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Jacobsen The Egg Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jacobsen the egg chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A jacobsen the egg chair — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a jacobsen the egg chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A jacobsen the egg chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made jacobsen the egg chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Jacobsen The Egg Chair?

The average selling price for a jacobsen the egg chair at 1stDibs is $9,533, while they’re typically $1,600 on the low end and $24,352 for the highest priced.

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