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Jacobsen Egg Chair 1950

Arne Jacobsen First Edition Black Leather Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen First Edition Black Leather Egg Chair

Arne Jacobsen First Edition Black Leather Egg Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Arne Jacobsen first edition egg chair designed in 1958 for SAS hotel Copenhagen and made by Fritz Hansen. Chair retain FH stamp and original label on the bottom. Leather is absolute...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

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 chair was made with an integrated seat cushion rather than the more common loose pad...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early "Egg" chair with vintage upholstery.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

1st Edition Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958
1st Edition Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, 1958

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 Copenhagen and produced by Fritz Hansen around 1958/1959. The chair features a wo...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958
Arne Jacobsen, "Egg" Lounge Chairs, Leather, Steel, Denmark, 1958

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 Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1958. Provenance: Estate of Russ Meyer. Seat Height (inche...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Scandinavian Design
Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Scandinavian Design

Arne Jacobsen Egg Lounge Chair, Black Leather, Scandinavian Design

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län

Iconic “Egg” lounge chair by Arne Jacobsen, upholstered with black leather in very good condition. This design was originally made for the SAS Radisson Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 1st Edition 1958/60 Original Leather Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair 1st Edition 1958/60 Original Leather Fritz Hansen

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 completed in 1958. The very 1st ones have no seat cushions but a "cushion" included in t...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen
Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen

Vintage Arne Jacobsen Cognac Leather "Egg" Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: New Italian Full-Grain Leather, Aluminum Star Base Dimensions: 42in H x 32.50 in W x 32in D Seat Height 15.50 in Ottoman: 16.75in H x 22in W x 16in D _________________...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather
Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Early 'Egg' Lounge Chair in Black Leather

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, metal, Denmark, design 1958, produced 1966. This chair is one of the most iconic designs in the histor...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Model 3316 in Original Natural Leather by Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Model 3316 in Original Natural Leather by Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Model 3316 in Original Natural Leather by Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Lejre, DK

Egg chair model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in the 1950s. This early model retains its original upholstery in natural leather. — Designer: Arne J...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Limited Anniversary Edition
Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Limited Anniversary Edition

Leather Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Limited Anniversary Edition

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Vienna, AT

This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Egg Chair Model 3316 with Ottoman in Elegance Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen
Egg Chair Model 3316 with Ottoman in Elegance Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen

Egg Chair Model 3316 with Ottoman in Elegance Cognac Leather by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

The Egg Chair, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958-59 as part of the complete interior for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The chair features a swivel base with tilt fun...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen From 2001
The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen From 2001

The Egg Model 3316 By Arne Jacobsen & Fritz Hansen From 2001

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lejre, DK

The Egg, model 3316, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2001, is an iconic piece of mid-century modern design. This chair, with its distinctive cur...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Danish teak and upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen
Midcentury Danish teak and upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen

Midcentury Danish teak and upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in London, GB

A good quality Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian upholstered egg chair in the style of Arne Jacobsen with teak shaped sculptural arms on scissor style legs, in blue with a weighted adj...

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

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Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, Fritz Hansen

Unavailable

H 41.74 in W 34.26 in D 31.5 in

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Berlin, DE

The original Egg chair, designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958, Denmark. Produced by Fritz Hansen circa 2008, in the original blue fabric as supplied.

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Vintage 1950s European Modern Lounge Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Bern, CH

It took some time for Arne Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen to develop the Swan chair, first editions were based on a wooden shell that was bent into shape. The leather upholstery is still ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Arne Jacobsen, Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair 3316
Arne Jacobsen, Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair 3316

Arne Jacobsen, Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair 3316

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 34.65 in D 29.53 in

Arne Jacobsen, Midcentury Modern "Egg" Lounge Chair 3316

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Shibuya City, JP

The Egg Chair, one of the representative works of Nordic design, was designed for the lobby space of the SAS Royal Hotel. Jacobsen repeatedly created wire and plaster prototypes in h...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

1950s "Egg" Armchair and Footstool by Arne Jacobsen

Unavailable

H 41.34 in W 37.01 in D 30.71 in

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 leather. Footstool height 40 cm., length 53 cm., depth 39 cm. Armchair's dimensions are g...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen Early M 3317, Black Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1958
Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen Early M 3317, Black Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1958

Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen Early M 3317, Black Leather, Fritz Hansen, 1958

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Roskilde, Sealand

A beautiful example of Jacobsen's iconic modern wingback chair “The Egg chair” originally designed for the SAS Radisson hotel in Copenhagen. This early chair represents Jacobsen's tr...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

Unavailable

H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 37.41 in

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Naestved, DK

New Egg chairs by Arne Jacobsen made special with black elegance leather on the inside and seal fur on the back.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Leather Egg Chair 3316 by Arne Jacobsen
Leather Egg Chair 3316 by Arne Jacobsen

Leather Egg Chair 3316 by Arne Jacobsen

Unavailable

H 41.74 in W 35.04 in D 39.77 in

Leather Egg Chair 3316 by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Prague 8, CZ

This iconic swivelling lounge chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark and is one of the most famous chairs in the world recognized by d...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Aluminum

Exceptional Early Brazilian Rosewood Egg Table and Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen
Exceptional Early Brazilian Rosewood Egg Table and Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

Exceptional Early Brazilian Rosewood Egg Table and Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Early Brazilian Rosewood Egg Table and Ant Chairs by Arne Jacobsen. Made by Fritz Hansen, the table with maker’s painted logo stamped onto the underside of the wooden top...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Steel

Arne Jacobsen - Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen - Egg Chair

Arne Jacobsen - Egg Chair

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H 24 in W 33 in D 29 in

Arne Jacobsen - Egg Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in San Francisco, CA

"The Egg Chair". Rare early version without padded seat and no loose seat cushion, profiled aluminum base. Upholstered with original patinated black leather. Model 3317. Manufactured...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

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H 42.13 in W 33.86 in D 31.11 in

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Arne Jacobsen Egg chair with original lovely patinated leather - early edition from 1958/1959 with integrated seat cushion. The chair is in overall good condition. The foam is par...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Early Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Early Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Early Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Sagaponack, NY

An early "egg" chair and footstool with the incorporated seat cushion retaining the original black leather upholstery by Fritz Hansen. Single ottoman also available - $3600.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Vintage Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

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H 42 in W 30 in D 35 in

Vintage Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Egg chair in original black leather designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen (ottoman is no longer available). Early production. Circa 1960.

Also availabl...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman

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H 41.5 in W 34.5 in D 28 in

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nice very original egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen. This one is dated 1967, ready to be redone in your fabric! We offer upholstery services for this Classic chair. We...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Earliest Production Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair
Earliest Production Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair

Earliest Production Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Pawtucket, RI

A very rare and beautiful example of a first production Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen that was produced for only 2 years (1958-1960).The 1st edition can be recognized by the following d...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen in Original Leather
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen in Original Leather

Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen in Original Leather

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Dallas, TX

An egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in original black leather.

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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair with Stool
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair with Stool

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair with Stool

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H 39.38 in W 33.47 in D 31.5 in

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair with Stool

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Arne Jacobsen 'The Egg chair' with matching stool, mounted on profiled aluminum base. Upholstered with original black leather. Designed by Arne Jacobsen 1958 and manufactured...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Rare Arne Jacobsen First Generation “Egg” Chair for Fritz Hansen
Rare Arne Jacobsen First Generation “Egg” Chair for Fritz Hansen

Rare Arne Jacobsen First Generation “Egg” Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Rare Arne Jacobsen first generation “Egg” chair for Fritz Hansen.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen "Egg" Chair and Footstool
Arne Jacobsen "Egg" Chair and Footstool

Arne Jacobsen "Egg" Chair and Footstool

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H 42 in W 33.8 in D 31.1 in

Arne Jacobsen "Egg" Chair and Footstool

By Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Arne Jacobsen's iconic "Egg" Lounge Chair and Footstool in original wool fabric. This particular chair was manufactured by Fritz Hansen in November of 1967.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

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H 41.5 in W 34 in D 27.5 in

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Arne Jacobsen Early Egg Chair in Black Leather

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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen in Original Leather
Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen in Original Leather

Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen in Original Leather

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Dallas, TX

An egg chair and ottoman in original black leather. Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.

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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen

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H 41.74 in W 34.26 in D 31.89 in

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Iconic and comfortable egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Coarsely woven red / white fabric and aluminum base. Very good original condition with swivel and tilt mechanism. ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Original Vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Original Vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

Original Vintage Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A Classic modernist design. It has been reupholstered with a nice battle ship grey fabric. The chair swivels around the base. The base shows the original ware with patina consistent ...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Vinyl-Fritz Hansen
Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Vinyl-Fritz Hansen

Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Vinyl-Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Southampton, NJ

A rare, early example of Arne Jacobsen's classic egg chair with original ottoman. There were a few runs in vinyl in the first years of production. This is one of them. The signature...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Vinyl-Fritz Hansen
Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Vinyl-Fritz Hansen

Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman in Vinyl-Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Southampton, NJ

A rare, early example of Arne Jacobsen's classic Egg chair with original ottoman. There were a few runs in vinyl in the first years of production. This is one of them. The signatu...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Early Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Arne Jacobsen Early Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark

Arne Jacobsen Early Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare and early easy chair model 3316/egg designed by Arne Jacobsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen
Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen

Located in Highland, IN

This exceptional example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the chair was made with an integrated seat cushion rather than the more comm...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen for Knoll
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen for Knoll

Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair and Ottoman by Fritz Hansen for Knoll

By Arne Jacobsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Mint condition Egg chair and ottoman in Knoll Ivory Halo Loop fabric. This chair appears never to have been sat upon. Chair swivels and tilts back and retains labels on cushion, chai...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Beautiful Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Beautiful Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

Beautiful Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen

By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

Located in Berlin, DE

Very old and original Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen in 1958. The chair is a great condition with a very beautiful patinated leather in black.

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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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Jacobsen Egg Chair 1950 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the jacobsen egg chair 1950 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A jacobsen egg chair 1950 — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a jacobsen egg chair 1950 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A jacobsen egg chair 1950 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made jacobsen egg chair 1950 over the years, but those crafted by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Jacobsen Egg Chair 1950?

Prices for a jacobsen egg chair 1950 can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,427 and can go as high as $36,847, while the average can fetch as much as $9,800.

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