Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions
What is the Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen?
1 Answer

The 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 ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
Related Questions
- Why did Arne Jacobsen make the Egg chair?1 Answer
- Does an Arne Jacobsen egg chair support the back?1 Answer
- Who is Arne Jacobsen?1 Answer
- How do I pronounce Arne Jacobsen?1 Answer
- What did Arne Jacobsen make?1 Answer
Shop for Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair on 1stDibs
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Footstool
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair & Footstool Designed in 1957 and Produced by Fritz Hansen. New
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$5,900 Sale Price / set
52% Off
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Arne Jacobsen egg chair and ottoman by Fritz Hansen recovered about 5 years ago in a red Fabric
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$7,500 / set
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
$5,700
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
$8,415
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
$8,415
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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
$8,427