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Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, damaged
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Budapest, HU
This beautiful Egg Chair by the renowned Arne Jacobsen has damage/missing parts where the base
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Iron

Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian bamboo egg chair, a timeless fusion of style and comfort inspired by the iconic designs of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
H 63.59 in W 33.86 in D 25.6 in
Vintage 1970s Mid Century Modern Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Blue Checkered Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A vintage 1970s Arne Jacobsen egg chair. This lovely accent lounge chair is a staple of the mid
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Vintage 1970s Danish Chairs

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Metal

Vintage 1970s Rattan Wicker Swivel Tilt Egg Pod Chair
By Henry Link
Located in Stafford, TX
Vintage 1970s pod wicker chair, often referred to as a swivel or bucket wicker chair. It features
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Bohemian Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

American Space Age Fiberglass "Egg" Swivel Chair
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The stunning American space-age fiberglass “Egg” swivel chair was designed and manufactured in the
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

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Metal

Restored Mid-century Rattan & Wicker Hanging Cocoon Egg Chair w/ Stand
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This beautifully restored rattan hanging cocoon egg chair is made from a solid pole rattan frame
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Vintage 1970s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Mid Century Modern Rattan Wicker Hanging Egg Chair
Located in Saddle River, NJ
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rattan Wicker Hanging Egg Chair This vintage hanging egg chair is a
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wicker, Rattan

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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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 This lounge chair measures: 35 wide x
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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
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1974 Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
iconic chair are the most sublime. The leather upholstery was an update by the previous owner. The top
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair and Ottoman The chair measures: 35.5 wide x
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair with Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Mid Century Egg Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 34 wide x 30
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Karl Wittmann Lounge Chair Cognac Brown Leather, by Bruno Egger, Austria, 1971
By Karl Wittmann
Located in Almelo, NL
Karl Wittmann lounge chair cognac brown leather, By Bruno Egger, Austria 1971. The rich, brown
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Vintage 1970s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Wonderful Selig Swivel Egg Lounge Chair with Ottoman Mid-Century Modern
By Selig
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Wonderful Selig swivel egg lounge chair with matching ottoman. This set will need to be re
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Wood

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

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Aluminum

H.W. Klein for Bramin Møbler Black Leather Swivel Rocking Egg Chair, 1970s
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
1970s. This iconic wingback "Egg" chair features plush tufted leather upholstery and a sleek aluminum
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Vintage 1970s Danish Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum

Rare and Exceptional Pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chairs c. 1973
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare and exceptional pair of Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg chairs and matching ottoman
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

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Aluminum

1970s, Vintage Danish Swivel Leather Armchair, Egg Form, Original Condition
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Danish swivel armchair in egg form. Original upholstery in black leather, loose seat and back
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs, designed by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Miniatures of the "Swan" and "Egg" chairs. Designed by Arne Jacobsen, Approximately from the 1970s
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Models and Miniatures

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Fabric

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen, circa 1970
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958, produced by Fritz Hansem, circa 1970. Original chair from the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage black egg chair by Arne Jacobsen.
Located in Zaventem, BE
Original Arne Jacobsen egg chair of the 70's in beautifull patinated leather. Original leather
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Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Vintage black egg chair by Arne Jacobsen.
Vintage black egg chair by Arne Jacobsen.
H 37.41 in W 29.14 in D 33.47 in
Peter Ghyczy spririt white lacquered "Egg" Lounge Chair
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Brussels , BE
Beautiful white lacquered "Egg" lounge chair by the style of the hungarian designer Peter Ghyczy
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Vintage 1970s Hungarian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Set 2x Peter Ghyczy 1970s Garden Egg ei stuhl 1967-68 lounge Chair space age
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Gistel, BE
Set 2x Peter Ghyczy 1970s Garden Egg ei stuhl 1967-68 lounge Chair space age. Early set of 2x
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Resin

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
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Vintage 1970s Chairs

Materials

Lacquer, Eggshell

Vintage Burgundy Swedish Egg Chair with Ottoman by S. M. Wincrantz, 1970s
By SM Wincrantz 1
Located in Warsaw, PL
This vintage lounge chair was manufactured in Sweden during the 1970s and produced by S. M
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Industrial Egg Chairs in Aluminum and Leather, France 1970's
Located in New York, NY
France, 1970's A sleek pair of modernist armchairs in welded aluminum with cloutage details
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Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen the Egg Chair Elegance Leather Black
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
. Model 3316 "the egg" made in 2007 by Fritz Hansen. Armchair upholstered with the new "Elegance" Sorensen
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen the Egg Chair Elegance Leather Retro
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Copenhagen. Model 3316 "the egg" made in 1965 year in Fritz Hansen. Armchair upholstered with the new
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Lee West 1970's Egg Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
chair was put into storage less than one year after it was purchased in the 70's and has sat there all
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Vintage 1970s American Lounge Chairs

Lee West 1970's Egg Chair
Lee West 1970's Egg Chair
H 51 in W 38 in D 32 in
Egg Shaped Swivel Armchair, 1970
Located in Albano Laziale, Rome/Lazio
Super comfy and cool retro looking armchair from Italy in leather and with great shape. Detailing in form of belts with brass buckles.
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Late 20th Century Italian Modern Swivel Chairs

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Aluminum, Brass

Egg Shaped Swivel Armchair, 1970
Egg Shaped Swivel Armchair, 1970
H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in
1970s Hanging Rattan Egg Chair
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful hanging rattan egg chair has to be fixed on the ceiling. This cozy cocoon will give
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Vintage 1970s Belgian Modern Rocking Chairs

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Rattan

1970s Hanging Rattan Egg Chair
1970s Hanging Rattan Egg Chair
H 47.25 in W 29.53 in D 21.66 in
1970s Rattan Hanging "Egg Basket" Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Straight from 1970s heaven. Beautifully woven rattan free-hanging basket chair. Held by heavy black
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

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
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Vintage 1970s Philippine Chairs

Vintage 'Egg' Style Chair Upholstered Chair on Metal Swivel Base
Located in Palm Beach, FL
A vintage 'Egg' style chair upholstered in green and white swirl pattern soft nylon with metal
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Vintage 1970s English Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Overman Egg Form Swiveling Lounge Chair & Ottoman
Located in Chicago, IL
strapped, buckled and tufted cushions over a vinyl clad egg shaped chair. Leather-like strap-tufted ottoman
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Dark Brown Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely dark brown egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Denmark, 1980. Brown leather
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Dark Brown Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Dark Brown Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
H 42.13 in W 33.08 in D 31.11 in
Two White Leather Egg Chairs and Footstool
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Den Haag, NL
Two white leather egg chairs with matching foot stool. I am afraid no Fritz Hansen signature. So
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Two White Leather Egg Chairs and Footstool
Two White Leather Egg Chairs and Footstool
H 42.52 in W 34.26 in D 27.17 in
Mid Century Swivel Egg Chairs, Stol Kamnik Yugoslavia, 70s, pair
By Stol Kamnik
Located in Lucija, SI
Mid century swivel egg chairs from the 70s era. Made in Yugoslavia by Stol Kamnik. Original fabric
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Vintage 1970s Slovenian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Arne Jacobsen Style Brown Leather Egg Swivel Chair Aluminum Danish Modern
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in West Hartford, CT
Arne Jacobsen style soft leather and aluminum classic egg chair. We do not see any hallmarks and
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Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Set of 2 garden egg chairs by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
By Reuter Products, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Fantastic pair of Ghyczy garden eggs in a red plastic shell with white seat covers. The seat
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
recognized, timeless design Egg Chair. 5-star chrome / nickel painted 360 swivel bases complete the retro
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modernist Swivel "Egg" Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous Mid-Century Modernist swivel "Egg" chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin. Its swivel
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Wood

Danish Midcentury Brown Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman by H. W. Klein
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Great high back swivel lounge chair model Silhouette and matching ottoman designed by H.W. Klein
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Fritz Hansen Arne Jacobsen Styled Egg Chair with Dark Leather and Pony Hair
Located in West Hartford, CT
Coveted vintage Arne Jacobsen style black leather and pony hair back with aluminum swivel base. Iconic midcentury lines abound, circa 1970s. No hallmarks.
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Mid Century Modern Overman Egg Style Swivel Chair in Black Vinyl
By Overman
Located in Houston, TX
Wonderful egg style swivel chair in original black vinyl. Chair has an organic shape with swooping
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Vintage 1970s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

1970s Swivel Lounge Egg Chair on Chrome Stand in Bordeaux Red
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful and rare swivel lounge or "Egg" chair from the 1970s in Bordeaux or wine red upholstered
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Modern Lee West Alpha Style Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Lee West
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Even without speakers, this piece will surround the sound of the music you listen to, new upholstery and restored fiberglass, it has some scratches from internal movements photos ava...
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Vintage 1970s Mexican Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair and Ottoman, Original Leather for Fritz Hansen, 1976
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1970s Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass, Upholstery

Egg Chair and Ottoman Designed by Arne Jacobsen Covered in Sørensen Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stamford, CT
An Egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen produced by Fritz Hansen. Now covered in
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Vintage 1970s European Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather

Mid-Century Modern Selig Imperial Swivel Pod Egg Chair Recliner and Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Overman, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
wood, so they're sure to stand the test of time. The Egg Chair design provides maximum support without
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
of this iconic chair are the most sublime. The stitching and fit of the leather from this era is
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Lee West Alpha Egg Chair and Ottoman Restored in New Zealand Sheepskin
By Lee West
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
An original 1970s Lee West Alpha Chamber Stereo egg chair in the house! We not only restored the
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Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Fiberglass

Funky Garden Egg GN 01 by Peter Ghyzcy
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Amstelveen, NL
The Garden Egg chair (model name GN 01) was designed by the Hungarian émigré Peter Ghyczy, who
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Polyester

Funky Garden Egg GN 01 by Peter Ghyzcy
Funky Garden Egg GN 01 by Peter Ghyzcy
H 40.16 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Pair Of Milo Baughman Swivel Lounge Chairs
By Milo Baughman
Located in Miami, FL
Rare pair of Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin Deep swivel low back egg chairs circa 1970's. They
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Pair of Arne Jacobsen Style Egg Chairs, European Manufacture, circa 1970
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
A pair of 1970s Arne Jacobsen style egg chairs, upholstered in orange fabric and supported on a
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20th Century European Armchairs

Materials

Fabric

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1970 Egg Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the 1970 egg chair you’re looking for. Each 1970 egg chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and animal skin. There are 214 variations of the antique or vintage 1970 egg chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect 1970 egg chair — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A 1970 egg chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one 1970 egg chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Peter Ghyczy, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a 1970 Egg Chair?

Prices for a 1970 egg chair start at $295 and top out at $39,668 with the average selling for $2,986.

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Questions About 1970 Egg Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Arne 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The 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, 2023
    Whether 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, 2022
    To 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, 2022
    To 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 22, 2021
    An egg chair can be worth up to $20,000. The price of an egg chair depends on the condition, upholstery material, and model.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There 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, 2024
    To 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, 2023
    Arne 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, 2022
    Whether 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.