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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
Arne Jacobsen, Early Egg Chair and Ottoman, Original Black Leather Upholstery
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Arne Jacobsen
Early 'Egg' chair, model no. 3317, designed 1958, this example manufactured in 1963
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.13 in W 34.45 in D 29.53 in
Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair and Ottoman, Original Leather for Fritz Hansen, 1976
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 39 in W 35 in D 32 in
1974 Original Brown Leather Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Yes, this is the original leather from birth in 1974. Miraculously bereft of any significant
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 42.25 in W 33 in D 32 in
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1965 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
, original fully stamped 1965 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching footstool
Please
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41.74 in W 32.09 in D 33.08 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Arne Jacobsen Iconic Egg Chair Cognac Leather Early 60s Original Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
Early original Egg chair by master Danish architect Arne Jacobsen. Model designed for the Royal
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
ORIGINAL FULLY RESTORED 1968 FRITZ HANSEN EGG CHAiR & FOOTSTOOL IN BROWN LEATHER
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
, original fully stamped 1968 Fritz Hansen, completely restored egg chair with matching footstool
Please
Category
Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41.74 in W 35.04 in D 30.32 in
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 38.19 in W 33.08 in D 36.62 in
Early Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
am not sure if this is the original upholstery.
For those who don't already know The Egg chair by
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, early 'egg' lounge chair, model 3316, leather, steel, Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 42.33 in W 34.65 in D 28.75 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 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
Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen with original, vintage Pu Leather circa 1960. A 3rd Lounge Chair / Club Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
1959 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair & Ottoman in Tan / Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present an exceptionally rare and original egg chair and ottoman, designed by Arne Jacobsen and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42.5 in W 31.5 in D 34 in
Set of 3 Danish Organic Modern Egg Lounge Chairs attr. Arne Jacobsen, 2 Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen. 2 of the pieces are in the original 1960's leather and the 3rd piece is in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
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
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
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
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 41.74 in W 29.93 in D 35.04 in
Armchair “Egg Chair” Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair “Egg chair” designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen,
Denmark. 1958.
Original leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 41.74 in W 32.29 in D 28.35 in
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
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
Early Egg Chair&Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen / Fritz Hansen, 1959 White Ink Stamp
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
This very rare ,,UNMOLESTED / ORIGINAL 2nd edition egg chair and ottoman was designed in the 50s by
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42 in W 29.95 in D 35.4 in
Egg with footstool by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
AJ 3316 - 'The Egg' lounge chair in original black leather, tilt function and on an old aluminium
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric Upholstery.
Established in
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 2).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 40.9 in W 33.9 in D 31.1 in
The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen From 2001
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
and attention to detail, The Egg features original upholstery in luxurious black leather, adding a
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Early ‘Egg’ armchair by designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
features the original black leather upholstery and the first edition alumium base. Arne Jacobsen designed
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 41.74 in W 32.29 in D 28.35 in
Vintage Swedish Modernist Leather Swivel Lounge Chair from Selig Imperial, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
fame Egg Chair, which is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design. The armchair is very comfortable, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
1970 Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Swan Chair in New Cognac Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
egg furnishings as the curvature and hand stitching is quite complex. The chair has not been used in a
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1968 Vintage Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
original owner and was since masterfully reupholstered in full grain black leather by one of the nation's
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 30 in W 26 in D 30 in
1960s Arne Jacobsen Swan Chair by Fritz Hansen of Denmark in Black Leather
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
of the original owner and was since masterfully reupholstered in full grain black leather by one of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 30.5 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Christianshavn Fabric
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
Vintage Mid-Century Modern Rosewood&Leather Lounge Chair Model 800 by Hans Olsen
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
example Shell Chair [1955], Fried Egg Chair [1956] or the futuristic Bikini chair [1968] which, like other
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 25.99 in W 27.56 in D 27.96 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 1)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
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
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Some cracks and marks on the leather. The chairs have their
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Stamped Fritz Hansen Cream Leather Egg Chair & Ottoman Footstool
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
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
Original 1996 Stamped Fritz Hansen Egg Chair in Black / Grey Fabric
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
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
Arne Jacobson 'Egg' Chair for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Mjöhult, SE
The classic and iconic 'Egg' chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1958. With
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 of 2 Vintage Fully Restored Fritz Hansen Style Egg Chair Whisky Brown Leather
By Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
Fully Restored Fritz Hansen Style Egg Chairs in Whisky Brown Leather
Please note the delivery fee
Category
20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
H 41.34 in W 34.45 in D 31.5 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 4).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 3).
Established in 1872
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The egg, model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958. The chair has original upholstery in cognac
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
1 of a Kind Pair of Brown Leather Philippe Starck Cassina Eurostar Egg Armchairs
By Stark
Located in GB
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
H 41.74 in W 34.45 in D 29.73 in
Fritz Hansen 1976 Swan Armchair & Matching Egg Footstool Brown Suede Leather
By Knoll, Fritz Hansen
Located in GB
Fritz Hansen Swan armchair with matching Egg stool in brown suede leather
Please note the delivery fee
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Suede
H 29.93 in W 30.12 in D 26.38 in
Egg, Model 3316, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 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
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen 'Egg' Footstool for Fritz Hansen in Fabric Upholstery (Cat. 3)
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Glendale, CA
thoughtfully incorporating innovation and responsibly sourced materials.
The 'Egg' chair and its accompanying
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
H 14.6 in W 22 in D 15.7 in
Restored Hand Dyed Brown Leather Chesterfield Designer Sofa
By Chesterfield
Located in GB
and feel of a Fritz Hansen egg chair
Sofa dimensions
Height:- 87 cm
Width:- 183 cm
Depth
Category
20th Century English Chesterfield Sofas
Materials
Leather
Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
include the iconic Series 7 Chair, Ant Chair, Egg Chair, Swan Chair and Settee, Mayor Sofa, and beyond
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Two Leather Swan Sofas by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dallas, TX
Chair, Egg Chair, Swan Chair and Settee, Mayor Sofa, and beyond which are all treasured around the world
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern 2-Seater Brown Leather Sofa3330 by A. Vodder for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Vodder, Fritz Hansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
chair in 1952. The next projects: Series 7 (1955), Swan (1958) and Egg (1958), which were designed for
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 63 in D 30.32 in
Seated Spanish Nobleman: The Visage of Authority, 1847
Located in Langweer, NL
Title: "Seated Spanish Nobleman: The Visage of Authority"
Description: This original antique
Category
Antique 1840s Prints
Materials
Paper
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen with Original Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is an excellent early untouched black leather egg chair and ottoman. It retains the original
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of Original Egg Chairs with Ottomans by Arne Jacobsen in Mulberry Leather
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Amazing pair of custom mulberry leather egg chairs with matching ottomans designed by Arne Jacobsen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42 in W 33 in D 31 in
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Find many varieties of an authentic piece of egg chair original leather available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every item from our selection of egg chair original leather was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of egg chair original leather — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of egg chair original leather, those designed in Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of egg chair original leather over the years, but those crafted by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Hugo Sestie are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
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