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Pair of Italian wicker egg chairs, 1960s
Located in Padova, IT
Pair of Italian wicker egg chairs, 1960s
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's
Located in New York, NY
Classic mid-century french lines on this ''egg" chair upholstered in brown bouclé, on four conical
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Corner Chairs
Materials
Brass
Italian Midcentury 1960s Eggs Cane Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Pair of rattan eggs chairs with iron structure, Italian production from the 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Italian Midcentury 1960s Eggs Cane Chairs
Located in bari, IT
Pair of rattan eggs chairs with iron structure, Italian production from the 1960s (one piece needs
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Early 1960's Blue Leather Egg Chair with Matching Ottoman Unusual Color
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Early version of the famed Egg Chair, this one circa 1960's has no hallmarks.
What makes this piece
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 41 in W 33 in D 28 in
Vintage Hanging Egg Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury wicker hanging egg shaped chair by Nanna Ditzel.
Beautiful and very original 'loung
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Vintage Hanging Egg Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury wicker hanging egg shaped chair by Nanna Ditzel.
Beautiful and very original 'loung
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Hamburg, DE
Egg Garden Chair for a draft of Peter Ghyczy from the 60s.
A design classic of the 60s. The egg
Category
20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 40.16 in W 33.86 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Arne Jacobsen
Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen
Era: 1960s
Materials
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
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
H 42.13 in W 34.65 in D 31.11 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair in Purple
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an Egg Lounge Chair, Model 3316, originally designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Peter Ghyczy 'Garden Egg' Chair For Reuters
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in London, GB
Peter Ghyczy: 'Garden Egg' Chair for Reuters, c.1960s
Designed by Peter Ghyczy in the 1960s for
Category
Antique 1860s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic, Polyester
1960s Dark Grey/Black Rohe Noorwolde Leather Egg Chair in Mint Condition
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Markington, GB
Stunning 1960s swivel egg chair designed by Rohe Noorwolde, chair it is covered in a dark grey
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 43.71 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 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
Vintage egg shaped bamboo hanging chair on metal base, 1960's
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Black metal foot and pole in good condition
Chair is hanging with a spring to the metal frame. The
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Rocking Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of 1960's Swivel Fibreglass Chairs
Located in MADRID, MD
Pair of 1960´s French fibreglass swivel egg chairs.
They are newly reupholstered in bouclé fabric
Category
Mid-20th Century French Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Early 1960s Arne Jacobsen 'the Egg'
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
'The Egg', model 3316 and footstool model 3127. Design by Arne Jacobsen. Manufactured by Fritz
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
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
Original Arne Jacobsen Egg with Ottoman from the 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Naestved, DK
A very rare example of Arne Jacobsens Egg with matching ottoman in original from the 1960s.
The
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather
Classic 1960s Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritzhansen / Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Nice early egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen manufactured by Fritzhansen. made in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 43 in W 34.26 in D 37.8 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1960's egg chair with ottoman. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair - Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amarillo, TX
1960's Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage 1960's egg chair with ottoman. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. **PAIR
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Amarillo, TX
1960's Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
*price is for one chair and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Egg Chair and Ottoman
Located in Ferndale, MI
Original vintage ( 1950's or possibly 1960's ) Egg chair and ottoman currently in faux ostrich skin
Category
Vintage 1950s Wingback Chairs
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs and Footstool
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two early 1960s egg chairs and one egg footstool designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
2 Seater Pink Red Velvet Egg Sofa Mid Century Vintage Retro MCM
Located in Cambridge, GB
velvet sofa dating from the late 1960s.
Egg chair is part of a matching set.
With the original pink red
Category
Vintage 1960s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet, Foam, Teak
Vintage Scandinavian Egg Chair By Fredrik Kayser Ca 1960's
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
An unusual chair by Fredrik Kayser, Model No 860 for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk, Norway, ca' 1960's
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg Chair', Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Greding, DE
Arne Jacobsen’s iconic design Classic, the Egg Chair, was designed in 1958 for Fritz Hansen. This
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
Ceiling mounted Egg chair by Rohé Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1960’s.
By Nanna Ditzel, Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Antwerp, BE
Ceiling mounted Egg chair by Rohé Noordwolde, The Netherlands 1960’s. This lounge chair is made out
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
H 47.25 in W 24.81 in D 19.69 in
Original 1960's Retro Egg Pod Chair for a Child
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Original 1960's retro egg pod chair for a child
This superb piece the the original design came
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Slipper Chairs
Materials
Faux Fur
Vintage 1960s White Wicker Egg Chair
Located in Locust Valley, NY
Vintage 1960s white painted wicker egg chair. Two chairs available, priced individually.
Category
Mid-20th Century Hong Kong Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Black Rohe Noordwolde Egg Chair, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful Rohe Noordwolde egg chair in very good condition.
Chrome swivel base
Black faux
Category
20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1960's Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in original vintage 2-tone green wool.
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dronten, NL
Iconic classic in a wonderful 2-tone green fabric.
We offer museum quality crating and affordable worldwide shipping. Feel free to inquire!
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.34 in W 31.89 in D 35.04 in
Mid-Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is an incredible, high back egg chair with matching ottoman, by Arne
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Design Egg Swivel Chair, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Stylish midcentury egg-shaped swivel chair with a beige fabric upholstery.
The chair has a star
Category
Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Hanging Egg Chair by Nanna Ditzel, 1960s
By Nanna Ditzel
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Midcentury wicker hanging egg shaped chair by Nanna Ditzel.
Beautiful and very original 'loung
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Bamboo and Cane Enclosed Egg Chair by Rohé Noordwolde, 1960s
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Buffalo, NY
This bamboo and cane chair is a famous 1960s design from The Netherlands. It was manufactured by
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bamboo, Cane
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
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Black Leather Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berlin, DE
Black leather egg chair with swivel function. Original vintage version with matte chromed profiled
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.13 in W 35.83 in D 37.41 in
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Iconic egg chair and matching ottoman, upholstered in rich cognac leather.
This iconic chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid Century 1960s Swivel Egg Chair in Brown Faux Leather in Excellent Order
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
A mid century 1960s swivel egg armchair in a dark reddish brown faux leather.
Button back
Category
Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 37 in W 31 in D 33.5 in
Midcentury Egg Chair in Patinated Leather by Arne Jacobsen, Danish, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Egg chair in patinated leather designed by Maa. Arne Jacobsen in 1958. Made in Denmark, 1965
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1960s Milo Baughman Highback Egg Swivel Rocking Chair Mid-Century Psychedelic
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Huge rocking egg chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Inc. Has a Tilt Swivel Base Mechanism, or
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
H 37 in W 37 in L 37 in
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Model 3316 in Original Leather by Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Rare, original and early lounge chair model 3316 / 'Egg' designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.74 in W 34.26 in D 33.47 in
Set of Two Egg Spage Age Lounge Chairs Designed by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s, Pop Art
By Elastoform, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare set of mid-century red garden egg chairs designed in 1968 by the Hungarian artist Peter Ghyczy
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
H 39.38 in W 16.93 in D 29.93 in
Early Edition Egg Chair with Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful early model egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s. The number on the
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.34 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Egg chair with ottoman in brown leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful early model egg chair with ottoman in brown leather by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category
Vintage 1960s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.34 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
Two Egg Lounge Chairs with Ottoman and Two Swan Armchairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Telgte, DE
Egg chair with ottoman and Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen in leather, 1960s
Set of two
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Of Iconic 1970s Peter Ghyczy Garden Orange Egg Chairs
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Norwich, GB
Pair of Peter Ghyczy Garden Orange Egg Chairs Circa late 1960s/early 1970s.
The egg chairs with a
Category
Late 20th Century German Space Age Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Egg, Model 3316, Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
1960s. The chair has been newly upholstered and is therefore in great condition. It was originally
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 28.75 in
Early Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Southampton, NJ
A 1960s Egg Swivel Chair designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Egg Armchairs in the Style of Ico Parisi, 1960s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Los Angeles, CA
What came first, the egg chairs or Parisi....? gorgeous Italian design at its best.
Category
Vintage 1960s European Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Rare Space Age Original "Garden Egg" by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s, Marked
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Praha, CZ
Lacquered surface with normal traces of use - abrasions.
The Garden Egg chair was designed by the
Category
Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Plastic
Set of two reed lounge chairs in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1960s
By Gabriella Crespi
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely set of two reed lounge chairs in the manner of Gabriella Crespi, Italy 1960s. These rarely
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Reed
H 28.35 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in
Italian Rattan Egg Chair, 1960s
Located in bruxelles, BE
Rattan Egg armchair. Seat height: 40cm. Wear and tear due to time and age of the armchairs.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Spectacular Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1960s
Located in Milan, IT
Spectacular bamboo egg chair, Italy, 1960s.
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bamboo
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1960s Egg Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1960s egg chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, fabric and animal skin, every 1960s egg chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a 1960s egg chair, we have 203 options in-stock, while there are 4 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the 1960s egg chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1960s egg chair made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Peter Ghyczy each produced at least one beautiful 1960s egg chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a 1960s Egg Chair?
The average selling price for a 1960s egg chair at 1stDibs is $4,450, while they’re typically $100 on the low end and $129,431 for the highest priced.
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Questions About 1960s Egg Chair
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell a fake Egg chair, look for its tag. Chairs produced in 2010 or later will have a red tag, while older pieces will display a brown one. Although the tag designs have changed over the years, nearly all Egg chairs show the correct “Republic of Fritz Hansen” logo. Some will also feature a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information shared on trusted online resources for authentication purposes. Next, look at the stitching on the upholstery. If you notice any creasing, folds or wrinkles, your chair is likely a knockoff. Finally, get a measuring tape or use a smartphone measuring app to check the dimensions of your chair. An authentic Egg chair will measure 42.1 inches (107 centimeters) high by 33.9 inches (86 centimeters) wide, with a seat height of 14.6 inches (37 centimeters). Chairs that don't fit these specifications are unlikely to be real. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer provide you with a professional opinion. Shop a range of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 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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