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Original 1970s Lee West ‘Alpha” Stereo Egg Chair, Black Fiberglass and leather
By Lee West
Located in Echt, NL
which is lacquered in a beautiful glossy black color. On the inside the chair is upholstered with a
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20th Century Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fiberglass

Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Cant lounge chair has strong Brutalist proportions, this piece is designed by Egg Designs and
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Stainless Steel and Leather 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
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
in black leather upholstery, this chair embodies the pioneering spirit of Egg's creations. Its solid
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Modern Luxury, Handmade Ceramic, Ceruse Oak & Black Leather Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Olifant handmade ceramic, luxury dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Olifant black dining chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 50 L x 53 D x 84 H Materials: Ceramic
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Olifant Black Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 33.08 in W 19.69 in D 20.87 in
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
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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 mokka butter aniline leather. Four star
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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 Dakar black aniline leather
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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 Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Arne Jacobsen set of lounge chairs model Egg. New upholstered with Dakar black aniline leather
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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 Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Original Arne Jacobsen Black Leather Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1967 A
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel in/Outdoor 21st Century Black Circle/Stripe
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural
Category

2010s Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Nest Egg Hanging Swing Chair Steel Modern In/Outdoor 21st Century Black Twig
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging swing chair is inspired from the organic forms in bird nests and has a natural
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2010s Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Arne Jacobson Egg Chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
The iconic, egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. This chair is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair In Edelman Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stamford, CT
A Mid-Century, leather and chrome armchair designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen. Newly upholstered in Edelman leather.
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair In Edelman Leather
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair In Edelman Leather
H 37.5 in W 34 in D 42.25 in
Strelitzia Modern Solid Silver Polished Aluminum and Boucle Luxury Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Silver Strelitzia handcrafted, modern dining chair is designed by Egg Designs and manufactured
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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, metal, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Restoration Hardware, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
fantastic vintage Scandinavian egg chair! Drawing inspiration from the iconic Danish Arne Jacobsen design
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel, Chrome

Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 80 L X 80 W X 80 H cm Materials: Solid Cast Brass
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Modern Cozy Nest Egg Hanging Chair
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
The Nest Egg hanging chair swing seat is inspired from the organic forms in birds' nests and has a
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2010s South African Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Modern Cozy Nest Egg Hanging Chair
Modern Cozy Nest Egg Hanging Chair
H 49 in W 39 in D 38 in
"Egg" Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
H.W. Klein for Bramin Møbler Black Leather Swivel Rocking Egg Chair, 1970s
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A stunning black leather swivel rocking chair, designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin Møbler in the
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Vintage 1970s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

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

Materials

Metal

Modern Minimal Hanging Swing Chair Nest Egg with Stand
By Joanina and David Pastoll
Located in Johannesburg, ZA
These chairs are made from mild steel and are very durable. Stainless Steel recommended for humid
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2010s South African Minimalist Chairs

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Located in Geneve, CH
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 57 L X 52 D X 68.5 H cm Materials: Bronze
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
Waterfall Dining Chair by Egg Designs
H 26.97 in W 22.45 in D 20.48 in
Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Highland, IN
This example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1967 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair and Ottoman Black Made in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Egg Chair and Ottoman, initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1993 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair and Ottoman Black Made in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is an original Egg Chair and Ottoman, initially designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in
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1990s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Faux Ostrich Leather Living Room Chair in the Style of the Jacobsen Egg Chair
Located in Stratford, CT
This swivel living room chair has been newly upholstered in faux ostrich leather. Its base is
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Mid-20th Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather

Futuristic Space-Age Egg Lounge Chair by Lee Company
Located in Fulton, CA
Amazing formed fiberglass "Egg Chair" by Lee Company. Burbank, California. Circa. 1970's. Space-Age
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of black leather and steel "Egg" lounge chairs designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
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20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Asthetic Egg Shape, Organic Black Fiberglass Lounge with Cushion by kar
Located in Geneve, CH
Knead Black Lounge by kar Dimensions: W 75 x D 100 x H 78 cm. Materials: FRP. Available in white
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2010s Chinese Modern Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Design Classic: Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 2000s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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

Vintage Egg Chair & Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1981
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Aachen, NW
This very rare 80s edition Egg chair with ottoman was designed in the 50s by Arne Jacobsen for the
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Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Easy Chair Model 3316 / Egg Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model 3316 / Egg designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Original Pair of Egg Chair armchairs Fritz Hansen Designed by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Amazing Pair of The Egg / Egg Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Perfect condition in a woven black fabric
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Mid-20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Original 1960s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chairs Including Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Arne Jacobsen Manufacturer: Fritz Hansen Era: 1960s Materials: aluminum, wool Measurements: 32" wide x 25" deep x 41.5" tall Condition: Frames are i...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

1965 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
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 '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
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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. 4)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4). 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 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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Lounge Chair, Model 3316 in Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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

1964 Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair in Leather w/ Original Label, Model 3316
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
20 years or so in its present black leather. The chair measures 31.1 inches deep, 33.9 inches wide
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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

Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials. The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen From 2001
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Lejre, DK
and attention to detail, The Egg features original upholstery in luxurious black leather, adding a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original first edition ‘Egg’ armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, DK 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958. This piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

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Egg Chair Black For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the egg chair black you’re looking for. An egg chair black — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Find 87 options for an antique or vintage egg chair black now, or shop our selection of 6 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the egg chair black you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right egg chair black, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one egg chair black that is appealing in its simplicity, but Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Egg Chair Black?

An egg chair black can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,600, while the lowest priced sells for $450 and the highest can go for as much as $27,373.

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Questions About Egg Chair Black
  • 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    There are multiple chair colors that can be matched with a black table, it’s really a matter of preference. You could choose to go with black or a contrasting color or even think outside the box in order to add unlikely pops of color to a space. Visit 1stDibs for a wide selection of chairs and tables available in different colors.