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.
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Brass
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Brutalist Black Embroidered Velvet & Cast Brass Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
$13,970 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
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By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ Primal lounge chair (2024) is a bold, Brutalist-inspired statement piece, crafted with
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$12,570 / item
H 33.47 in W 32.29 in D 32.29 in
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By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Behold the Primal lounge chair—an embodiment of Egg's design legacy and a true icon in the realm of
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Brutalist Brass and Velvet Lounge Chair with Etched Crocodile Finish, Egg Design
$6,700 / item
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 27.96 in
Brutalist Brass and Velvet Lounge Chair with Etched Crocodile Finish, Egg Design
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
A celebration of narrative design and luxury craftsmanship, this sculptural lounge chair evokes the
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$3,910 / item
H 27.96 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
70’s Style Space Age Acrylic, Dedar Graphic Velvet Dining Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
velvet and upholstery options, this chair is handmade to order by Egg Designs.
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70’s Style Space Age Acrylic Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery by Egg Designs
$2,645 / item
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
70’s Style Space Age Acrylic Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This dining chair by Egg Designs takes its cues from the 1970s Space Age design era, where
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70’s Style Space Age Acrylic Dining Chair with Velvet Upholstery by Egg Designs
$2,645 / item
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 19.69 in
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By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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Modern Polished Aluminum & Black Embroidered Velvet Dining Chair by Egg Designs
$3,700
H 35.04 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
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By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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Hollywood Regency Brass, Black Velvet, Ostrich Feather Armchair by Egg Designs
$7,430 / item
H 33.47 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
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By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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Organic Modern Cream Velvet & Brass Lounge Chair with Ostrich Feather Trim
$7,500 / item
H 33.47 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Organic Modern Cream Velvet & Brass Lounge Chair with Ostrich Feather Trim
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Egg Designs’ modern organic Ostrich Fluff lounge chair blends rich materials and sculptural form
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Pair Mid-Century Oval Egg Chairs Blu Velvet Ico Parisi Style Italian Design 1950
$2,325Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 32.68 in W 25.99 in D 25.6 in
Pair Mid-Century Oval Egg Chairs Blu Velvet Ico Parisi Style Italian Design 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very original chairs of great character that make the furniture that represent it unique, very
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Cream Boucle', Bronzed Steel, Brass & Feather Trim, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
$7,590 / item
H 33.47 in W 36.23 in D 35.44 in
Cream Boucle', Bronzed Steel, Brass & Feather Trim, Ostrich Fluff Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
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Vintage Danish Organic Modern Egg Chair in Red Orange Velvet attr. Arne Jacobson
$2,200
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
Vintage Danish Organic Modern Egg Chair in Red Orange Velvet attr. Arne Jacobson
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
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Located in Geneve, CH
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Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
$5,200 / set
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Located in New York City, NY
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By Up Závody, Jindřich Halabala
Located in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
PAIR OF SWIVEL EGGS CHAIRS.
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French Egg Chairs in the Manner of Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
French egg chairs in manner of Jean Royere. Newly upholstered in green cotton velvet. Fully
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Mid-Century Modernist Swivel "Egg" Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
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Mid-Century Modernist Swivel "Egg" Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman
Located in New York, NY
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Early Original Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, circa 1964
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
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Scandinavian Modern Egg Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin Moble, C. 1950s
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Westport, CT
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Located in London, GB
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Pair of Swivel Egg Chairs in Burnt Orange velvet
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of Swivel Lounge Chairs in Burnt Orange velvet on solid Maple bases in Espresso lacquer.
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1950s Norwegian Egg Chair
By Jean Royère
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare 1950s Norwegian egg chair, upholstered in velvet. Fabric shows some wear and marks. Re
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Pair of Royere Style Swivel Egg Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
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Pair of Royère Style Swivel Egg Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of swivel egg chairs in the style of Jean Royère. The pair have been freshly upholstered in
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Pair of Royère Style Swivel Egg Chairs
By Jean Royère
Located in Danville, CA
Pair of swivel egg chairs in the style of Jean Royère. The swivel bases have been reconstructed
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Fritz Neth Egg Chairs Pair by Sitzformbau, Kassel Germany, 1955
By Fritz Neth
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Comfortable pair of egg chairs designed by Fritz Neth, manufactured by Sitzformbau, Kassel Germany
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Vintage "Egg" Swivel Lounge Chair by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin
By Milo Baughman, Thayer Coggin
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Amazing vintage “Egg” swivel lounge chair designed by Milo Baughman for Thayer Coggin in the United
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Matching Pair Of Pink Red Swivel Velvet Lounge Egg Chairs Mid Century Vintage
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Matching Pair Of Pink Red Swivel Velvet Lounge Egg Chairs Mid Century Vintage
Located in Cambridge, GB
velvet swivel egg chairs lounge chairs dating from the late 1960s. With the original pink red tufted
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Rare Set of Four Christian Adam Swivel "Egg" Chairs, 1970s
By Christian Adam
Located in L'Escala, ES
Very rare set of four Christian Adam swivel "egg" chairs manufactured in France in 1970s. In a
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style of JEAN ROYERE pair of egg chairs newly covered in mohair
Located in Paris, ile de france
style of JEAN ROYERE pair of egg chairs newly covered in deep blue mohair with tapered leg
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Pair of Egg Chairs in the Style of Jean Royère, Covered in Green Mohair
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Pair of Egg Chairs in the Style of Jean Royère, Covered in Green Mohair
Located in Paris, ile de france
Style of Jean Royère pair of egg chairs covered in green mohair.
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Pair of Large Classic Upholstered Arm Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
rich egg plant silk velvet, these chairs offer deep comfort.
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Egg Chair by Fritz Neth for Correcta 1950 in Alpaca Velvet
By Fritz Neth
Located in Saint Ouen, Île-de-France
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Fench egg chair inspired Armchair and Ottoman in Velvet Mountain Scene Print
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Fench egg chair inspired Armchair and Ottoman in Velvet Mountain Scene Print
By Bella Loco
Located in Sydney, NSW
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Pair of Egg Chairs by Ariberto Colombo in Velvet & Lacquered Metal, Italy 1950's
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Pair of Egg Chairs by Ariberto Colombo in Velvet & Lacquered Metal, Italy 1950's
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Located in New York, NY
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Velvet Egg Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal velvet egg chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, velvet and wood, every velvet egg chair was constructed with great care. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage velvet egg chair you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect velvet egg chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A velvet egg chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made velvet egg chair over the years, but those crafted by Ariberto Colombo, Milo Baughman and Christian Adam are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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Questions About Velvet Egg Chair
- Who invented the Egg chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Arne 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.
- When did the Egg chair come out?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The 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 ExpertOctober 24, 2024To 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The 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.
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- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To 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, 2023Whether 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.
- How much is an egg chair worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An egg chair can be worth up to $20,000. The price of an egg chair depends on the condition, upholstery material, and model.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Arne 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, 2022Whether 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.
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