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The EGG armchair - a symbol of Danish design. UNIQUE. After renovation.
The EGG armchair - a symbol of Danish design. UNIQUE. After renovation.

The EGG armchair - a symbol of Danish design. UNIQUE. After renovation.

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Chorzów, PL

The EGG armchair is a symbol of Danish design, it was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958, and

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pony Black and White Egg Armchair
Pony Black and White Egg Armchair

Pony Black and White Egg Armchair

$11,035Sale Price|20% Off

Pony Black and White Egg Armchair

Located in Paris, FR

Armchair pony black and white egg, covered with treated natural pony, on swivel polished stainless

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' armchair in leather by Arne Jacobsen
AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' armchair in leather by Arne Jacobsen

AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' armchair in leather by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' armchair in patinated natural leather on an aluminum base. Designed by Arne

Category

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

Materials

Aluminum

1 of a Kind Pair of Brown Leather Philippe Starck Cassina Eurostar Egg Armchairs
1 of a Kind Pair of Brown Leather Philippe Starck Cassina Eurostar Egg Armchairs

1 of a Kind Pair of Brown Leather Philippe Starck Cassina Eurostar Egg Armchairs

By Stark

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Eurostar brown leather swivel Egg chairs These are the only pair in the world with this colour finish

Category

20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's
Brown "Egg" Armchair in Bouclé, France 1960's

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

Pair of rattan armchairs
Pair of rattan armchairs

Pair of rattan armchairs

Located in Isle Sur Sorgue, FR

Incredible pair of rattan « eggs » armchairs circa 1970. New bouclé white fabric cushions. Very

Category

Vintage 1970s Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Early Arne Jacobsen egg chair
Early Arne Jacobsen egg chair

Early Arne Jacobsen egg chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Bruxelles, BE

An iconic early edition 'Egg' armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, originally designed for

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Original 1996 Stamped Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Black / Grey Fabric
Original 1996 Stamped Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Black / Grey Fabric

Original 1996 Stamped Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Black / Grey Fabric

By Fritz Hansen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original, stamped 1996 Fritz Hansen Egg armchair in grey

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Stamped Fritz Hansen Cream Leather Egg Chair & Ottoman Footstool
Stamped Fritz Hansen Cream Leather Egg Chair & Ottoman Footstool

Stamped Fritz Hansen Cream Leather Egg Chair & Ottoman Footstool

By Fritz Hansen

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this original, stamped 2001 Fritz Hansen Egg armchair and

Category

20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

AJ 3316 - 'Egg' chair in brown leather by Arne Jacobsen
AJ 3316 - 'Egg' chair in brown leather by Arne Jacobsen

AJ 3316 - 'Egg' chair in brown leather by Arne Jacobsen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' armchair with stool in original, dark brown Elegance leather and brown suede on

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bronze

Egg Bronze Beige Fabric Swivel Armchair
Egg Bronze Beige Fabric Swivel Armchair

Egg Bronze Beige Fabric Swivel Armchair

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

Swivel armchair featuring a distinctive egg-shaped design that offers enveloping comfort. The

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Wine Burgundy Leather Swivel Armchair
Egg Wine Burgundy Leather Swivel Armchair

Egg Wine Burgundy Leather Swivel Armchair

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

Swivel armchair featuring a distinctive egg shape that enhances comfort and style. The backrest is

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Vitamina Orange Leather Swivel Armchair
Egg Vitamina Orange Leather Swivel Armchair

Egg Vitamina Orange Leather Swivel Armchair

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

The Vitamina swivel armchair features a distinctive egg-shaped design offering enveloping comfort

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Elegance Silver Fabric Swivel Armchair
Egg Elegance Silver Fabric Swivel Armchair

Egg Elegance Silver Fabric Swivel Armchair

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

Swivel armchair featuring a distinctive egg-shaped silhouette that offers a cozy and inviting

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s
Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s

Rattan Egg Cage Armchair, Italy, 1980s

Located in SAINT-OUEN, FR

Rattan hang egg cage lounge armchair chair. 1 chair available. Price listed for 1 chair.

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s
Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s

Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s

$15,488Sale Price / set|36% Off

Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s

Located in Paris, FR

Pair of egg-shaped armchairs, Italy, 1950s

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Lush Silver and Black Fur Swivel Armchair
Egg Lush Silver and Black Fur Swivel Armchair

Egg Lush Silver and Black Fur Swivel Armchair

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

Medium swivel armchair featuring a distinctive egg-shaped, with a cozy seat upholstered in

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Egg Lady Pink and Beige Fabric Swivel Armchair
Egg Lady Pink and Beige Fabric Swivel Armchair

Egg Lady Pink and Beige Fabric Swivel Armchair

By Sergio Villa

Located in Milan, IT

Swivel armchair featuring a distinctive egg-shaped design and a comfortable, rounded form. The

Category

2010s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Wood

PELE TRIBECA BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR & FOOTSTOOL BY MARCON & GIULIO MANTELLASSI
PELE TRIBECA BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR & FOOTSTOOL BY MARCON & GIULIO MANTELLASSI

PELE TRIBECA BROWN LEATHER ARMCHAiR & FOOTSTOOL BY MARCON & GIULIO MANTELLASSI

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

collectable Pelé Egg Armchair & Footstool from the Tribeca Collection by Marco and Giulio Mantellassi Please

Category

20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Rare Wicker Egg Shaped Armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland, 1952
Rare Wicker Egg Shaped Armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland, 1952

Rare Wicker Egg Shaped Armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland, 1952

By Wim Den Boon

Located in Den Haag, NL

Rare wicker Egg shaped armchair by Wim Den Boon, Holland 1952 This armchair was designed by Wim

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wicker, Rattan

Arne Jacobsen Style Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Style Egg Chair

Arne Jacobsen Style Egg Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Astoria, NY

Arne Jacobsen Style Egg Chair, with red upholstery. 43" H x 40" W x 34" D; seat: 17" H

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Leather Egg Chair By Fritz Hansen
Leather Egg Chair By Fritz Hansen

Leather Egg Chair By Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Paddock Wood Tonbridge, GB

EGG CHAIR BY FRITZ HANSEN Introducing the iconic Egg chair, a timeless design by Arne Jacobsen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs

Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm Materials: Polished

Category

2010s South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Wicker Swing Chair by Egg Designs
Wicker Swing Chair by Egg Designs

Wicker Swing Chair by Egg Designs

Located in Geneve, CH

Leather Swing Chair by Egg Designs Dimensions: 100 L X 80 D X 110 H cm Materials: Polished

Category

2010s South African Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

MidC French Bamboo Rattan Swinging Egg Chair
MidC French Bamboo Rattan Swinging Egg Chair

MidC French Bamboo Rattan Swinging Egg Chair

Located in Staffordshire, GB

circa mid 20thC MidC French Bamboo Rattan Swinging Egg Chairs Price for x1 chair x1 chair available

Category

Mid-20th Century Armchairs

Materials

Bamboo, Rattan

inspired by Arne Jacobsen's Egg Chair (1958)
inspired by Arne Jacobsen's Egg Chair (1958)

inspired by Arne Jacobsen's Egg Chair (1958)

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Manzano, IT

copy produced in the 1990s by the Italian company Stil Line, which made reproductions of modern design icons.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Egg Hanging Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition
Egg Hanging Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition

Egg Hanging Chair by Nanna Ditzel, New Edition

By Sika Design, Nanna Ditzel

Located in Courbevoie, FR

Egg hanging chair. Hanging egg is designed by Nanna Ditzel, and is in itself a design icon in

Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Vittorio Bonacina, splendid egg-shaped seat in woven rush
Vittorio Bonacina, splendid egg-shaped seat in woven rush

Vittorio Bonacina, splendid egg-shaped seat in woven rush

By Vittorio Bonacina

Located in Milano, IT

COD-2757 Vittorio Bonacina Splendid egg-shaped seat in woven rush and rattan. Manifactured by

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan

Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958
Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958

Egg, Model 3316 Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Lejre, DK

The Egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The chair

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1960
Mid-Century Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1960

Mid-Century Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1960

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Madrid, ES

. Designed as both a functional armchair and a sculptural object, the Egg Chair remains one of the most

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of Burgundy "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950's
Pair of Burgundy "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950's

Pair of Burgundy "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Italy 1950's

Located in New York, NY

Elegant pair of burgundy velvet egg chairs on brass legs, the chairs will need re-upholstery.           

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Leather "EGG" Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Pair of Vintage Leather "EGG" Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen

Pair of Vintage Leather "EGG" Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen

Located in Roma, IT

Pair of Leather "EGG" Lounge chairs is a design item realized by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. Chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Armchairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Egg / Pod Lounge Chair designed and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1960s
Egg / Pod Lounge Chair designed and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1960s

Egg / Pod Lounge Chair designed and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1960s

By Mario Sabot

Located in Milano, IT

Egg / Pod Lounge Chair designed and produced by Mario Sabot, Italy, 1960s Designed and produced in

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Space Age Armchairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Fabric

The Egg Chair Model 3316 Made In Black Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen
The Egg Chair Model 3316 Made In Black Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen

The Egg Chair Model 3316 Made In Black Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Lejre, DK

The Egg, model 3316, is a renowned chair designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by

Category

Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

The Egg Model 3316 Made In Cognac Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 2000s
The Egg Model 3316 Made In Cognac Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 2000s

The Egg Model 3316 Made In Cognac Elegance Leather By Arne Jacobsen From 2000s

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

The Egg, model 3316, was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This

Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

21st Century Harmonia Armchair in Fabric
21st Century Harmonia Armchair in Fabric

21st Century Harmonia Armchair in Fabric

By Jumbo Collection

Located in Cantù, Lombardia

An egg-shaped armchair with harmonious lines, Harmonia is the perfect expression of a refined

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Hollywood Regency Brass, Black Velvet, Ostrich Feather Armchair by Egg Designs
Hollywood Regency Brass, Black Velvet, Ostrich Feather Armchair by Egg Designs

Hollywood Regency Brass, Black Velvet, Ostrich Feather Armchair by Egg Designs

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

Egg Designs’ modern organic Ostrich Fluff lounge chair blends rich materials and sculptural form

Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Federico Munari lounge chairs. Italy c1950
Federico Munari lounge chairs. Italy c1950

Federico Munari lounge chairs. Italy c1950

Located in London, GB

Chic pair of 1950s egg shaped Italian armchairs. Brass legs. Beautifully curved chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi, pair of rare egg sofas model 812, 177x77 cm, for Cassina, 1953
Ico Parisi, pair of rare egg sofas model 812, 177x77 cm, for Cassina, 1953

Ico Parisi, pair of rare egg sofas model 812, 177x77 cm, for Cassina, 1953

By Ico Parisi

Located in Como, CO

`egg' armchair, an updated version with more seats. The sofa is a quintessential example of balanced

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Brass

Ico Parisi swivel office chair for Mim Roma of the 60s
Ico Parisi swivel office chair for Mim Roma of the 60s

Ico Parisi swivel office chair for Mim Roma of the 60s

By Ico Parisi

Located in Catania, IT

contemporary décor. From the egg armchairs for Cassina to the furniture for Stildomus, their works embrace

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Slipper Chairs

Materials

Metal

Original Pair of Egg Chair armchairs Fritz Hansen Designed by Arne Jacobsen
Original Pair of Egg Chair armchairs Fritz Hansen Designed by Arne Jacobsen

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

Category

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

Materials

Steel

Le Rond Medium Wool Bouclé Cushion, Egg White
Le Rond Medium Wool Bouclé Cushion, Egg White

Le Rond Medium Wool Bouclé Cushion, Egg White

By AMÉLIORÉ

Located in London, GB

, they're perfect for adding texture and comfort to sofas, beds, and armchairs. Colour: Egg White (Storr

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1970s
Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1970s

Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen, 1970s

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Lejre, DK

. With its timeless elegance and exceptional comfort, "Egg" is not just an armchair, but an artistic

Category

1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Le Rond Piped Wool Bouclé Cushion, Egg White/Chocolate
Le Rond Piped Wool Bouclé Cushion, Egg White/Chocolate

Le Rond Piped Wool Bouclé Cushion, Egg White/Chocolate

By AMÉLIORÉ

Located in London, GB

for adding texture and comfort to sofas, beds, and armchairs. Colour: Egg White/Chocolate (Storr 0501

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Le Cylindre Piped Wool Bouclé Bolster Cushion, Chocolate/Egg White
Le Cylindre Piped Wool Bouclé Bolster Cushion, Chocolate/Egg White

Le Cylindre Piped Wool Bouclé Bolster Cushion, Chocolate/Egg White

By AMÉLIORÉ

Located in London, GB

great for adding texture and comfort to sofas, beds, and armchairs. Colour: Chocolate/Egg White (Storr

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Bouclé

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s
Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s

Mid-Century Space Age Garden Egg Chair Senftenberg Ei by Peter Ghyczy, 1960s

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Hamburg, DE

-shaped folding armchair, also known as Senftenberg egg. The name refers to the basic shape in the folded

Category

20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12
Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12

Vintage Modern Bulldog Armed Side Chairs by McCoy & Fahnstrom for Knoll Set 12

By Michael McCoy, Knoll

Located in Topeka, KS

fewer, we may consider entertaining that request. Just let us know. Doughnuts, Roses, Cookies, Eggs

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s "Egg" Armchair and Footstool by Arne Jacobsen
1950s "Egg" Armchair and Footstool by Arne Jacobsen

1950s "Egg" Armchair and Footstool by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Paris, FR

End of 1950s pivoting "Egg" armchair and footstool by Arne Jacobsen, with metal foot and tan

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

French Vintage Double Mirror Egg Armchairs Designed by Pierre Guariche
French Vintage Double Mirror Egg Armchairs Designed by Pierre Guariche

French Vintage Double Mirror Egg Armchairs Designed by Pierre Guariche

By André Steiner

Located in Gyermely, Komárom-Esztergom

French double mirror eggs armchairs designed by Pierre Guariche and Steiner Factory made in Paris

Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Arne Jacobsen Armchair the Egg Danish Design 1980s Brown Leather
Arne Jacobsen Armchair the Egg Danish Design 1980s Brown Leather

Arne Jacobsen Armchair the Egg Danish Design 1980s Brown Leather

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Unique armchair designed in the 1950s by Arne Jacobsen for SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, where

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968
Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968

Peter Ghyczy for Ghyczy Design, Garden Egg or Senftenberg Egg, 1968

By Peter Ghyczy

Located in Београд, RS

The Egg-shaped Garden Chair, designed by Peter Giché in 1968, is one of the most significant pieces

Category

Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Plastic

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Egg Armchair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the egg armchair you’re looking for. Each egg armchair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for an egg armchair, we have 78 options in-stock, while there are 7 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the egg armchair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right egg armchair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made egg armchair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel are consistently popular.

How Much is a Egg Armchair?

An egg armchair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $6,550, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $36,847.

Finding the Right Armchairs for You

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

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