Carol Egan Chairs

Irish, American, b. 1974

Manhattan-based furniture designer Carol Egan thrives at the crossroads of 21st-century technology and traditional woodworking. Her striking modern furniture, including boldly creative shelf designs, frequently features serpentine forms. Her hand-carved walnut shelves have a single twist, which seems to defy physics.

Born in Dublin in 1974, Egan is a graduate of both University College Dublin and New York City’s Parsons School of Design. She complemented this formal education with an interest in 3D printing technology.

Egan’s unique designs, like her twisted walnut stools and benches, begin as 3D models before skilled woodworkers craft and hand-finish the pieces. Using the modeling software, Egan imagines unusual and contemporary shapes that blur the lines between artistic sculpture and furniture.

While often using walnut, mahogany or oak, Egan has also designed furniture made with marble, bronze and steel. Her timeless and innovative design perspective made her inaugural 2010 furniture line a global success.

Maison Gerard in New York City was the first gallery to show Egan’s furniture and has continued to exhibit her work. Galerie BSL in Paris and Hostler Burrows in Los Angeles have also showcased her designs. Her free-standing console earned a Special Mention for Best Contemporary Piece at PAD London in 2015. Architectural Digest, Elle Decor, Wallpaper, the New York Times and Vogue are just some of the publications that have featured Egan’s signature approach to furniture design.

On 1stDibs, find a collection of Carol Egan seating, tables, wall decorations and more.

Creator: Carol Egan

Carol Egan, Robusto, Pink Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2023

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Carol Egan, Robusto, Pink Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2023

By Carol Egan

Located in New York, NY

Carol Egan's works are produced using 3D modeling software and are then crafted and hand finished using traditional techniques. Egan emphasizes unique form and structure, and is focused on coaxing subtle sensibilities to the fore. Crafted with traditional fabrication methods, her pieces perform the unimagined. Obsessed with the curvaceous, she breathes life into materials that are typically heavy and rigid with her light, inspired revelations of line—with playful forms and luxury concealments that explore the theme of doubling and the play of shadow and reflection alike. Inspired by power structures found in nature, the Zephyr chair...

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2010s American Carol Egan Chairs

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Fiberglass

Carol Egan, Robusto, Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2023

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Carol Egan, Robusto, Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2023

By Carol Egan

Located in New York, NY

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2010s American Carol Egan Chairs

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Fiberglass

Carol Egan, Zephyr White, Hand Carved Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2021

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Carol Egan, Zephyr White, Hand Carved Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2021

By Carol Egan

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by power structures found in nature and designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship, the Zephyr chair further dev...

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2010s American Carol Egan Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Poplar

Carol Egan, Zephyr, Hand Carved Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2021

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Carol Egan, Zephyr, Hand Carved Sculptural Armchair, United States, 2021

By Carol Egan

Located in New York, NY

Inspired by power structures found in nature and designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship, the Zephyr chair further dev...

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2010s American Carol Egan Chairs

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Beech

Carol Egan, Hand Carved Sculptural Chair, United States, 2016

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Carol Egan, Hand Carved Sculptural Chair, United States, 2016

By Carol Egan

Located in New York, NY

This sculptural hand carved armchair is part of a line of contemporary furniture designed by blending digital technology with fine traditional craftsmanship. The armchair features a ...

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2010s American Carol Egan Chairs

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Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Cream Boucle Fabric

$12,044 / item

H 30.32 in W 25.6 in D 47.25 in

Kissing Armchair, Modern, Sculptural, Rounded, Bronze Metal, Cream Boucle Fabric

By Lara Bohinc

Located in Holland, AMSTERDAM

Kissing Armchair features two semi-circle layers; one bearing the cupped seat and a second forming the back-rest. All the lines are covered with soft ...

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2010s Portuguese Modern Carol Egan Chairs

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Bronze

Antique Wicker Vanity Chair, United States, Skirted Apron, Circa 1890

$850

H 31 in W 15.75 in D 18 in

Antique Wicker Vanity Chair, United States, Skirted Apron, Circa 1890

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Antique white wicker vanity or desk chair with a skirted apron.

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Late 19th Century American Antique Carol Egan Chairs

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Wicker

19th Century Hand Carved Hepplewhite Armchair Desk Chair

$1,720Sale Price|20% Off

H 36 in W 22 in D 24 in

19th Century Hand Carved Hepplewhite Armchair Desk Chair

Located in Lambertville, NJ

Elegant and graceful hand carved mid-19th century shield back Hepplewhite armchair. The dark mahogany frame is expertly carved all along the frame...

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19th Century American Hepplewhite Antique Carol Egan Chairs

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Mahogany

Pair of French Sculptural Wood and Cane Chairs

$6,200 / set

H 37.5 in W 23.75 in D 35 in

Pair of French Sculptural Wood and Cane Chairs

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Incredible pair of wood and cane chairs from France, 1950s. Sculptural wood frame with slopped cane seat and curved detail on sides. Original wood finish and cane show nice age and p...

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Mid-20th Century French Carol Egan Chairs

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Cane, Wood

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Hand Carved English Oak Armchair Tudor Panelling

$5,387

H 40.75 in W 23.43 in D 21.26 in

Antique 17th Century Jacobean Hand Carved English Oak Armchair Tudor Panelling

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques are delighted to offer this original early 17th century Jacobean Wainscot armchair with Tudor style panelling Please note the delivery fee listed is just a guide, it covers within the M25 only for the UK and local Europe only for international, if you would like an accurate quote, please send me your postcode and I’ll provide you with the exact price. A good early original piece, hand carved, very naïve by today's standards but at the time this would have been considered very ornate. Condition wise for the period is sublime, this chair is so tactile, and the patina is to die for, think how many hundreds and maybe thousands of people have used this chair, how many centuries of love and use it took to get looking like this. It is the best part of 380+ years old from new Dimensions: Height 103.5cm seat height 41cm Width 59.5cm Depth 54cm Please note all measurements are taken at the widest point. ABOUT US Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very Fine luxury antique leather seating...

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17th Century English Jacobean Antique Carol Egan Chairs

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Oak

Pipo Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chair

$4,995 / item

H 33.6 in W 27 in D 31 in

Pipo Chair by Piegatto, a Sculptural Contemporary Chair

Located in Guatemala, GU

Other Specifications: -Seating Height: 15.6" -Armrest Height: 25.1" -Chair made of 37 Laminated Plywood Birch sections from Nordic Forests. -Weight Capacity: 350 pounds. -Usage:...

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2010s Guatemalan Carol Egan Chairs

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Plywood

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580

$3,120Sale Price|20% Off

H 39 in W 20 in D 16.5 in

Elizabethan 'Tudor' Hand Carved Oak Wainscot Arm Chair circa 1580

Located in Wainscott, NY

This gorgeous Elizabethan Tudor hand carved oak wainscot arm chair - circa 1580 - would be an asset to any space with its simple and modern shape and carved details... its spectacula...

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16th Century English Elizabethan Antique Carol Egan Chairs

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Oak

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

$3,695

H 38 in W 22.5 in D 22 in

Carved African Bamileke Throne Chair

Located in Troy, MI

This circa 1980s hand carved African chair was made by a member of the Bamileke tribe from Cameroon. Hand carved dark stained wood arm chair with rounded, open-work back that feature...

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Mid-20th Century Cameroonian Tribal Carol Egan Chairs

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Wood

Antique Hand Carved Louis XIII Highback Armchair, 19th Century

$917

H 46.46 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in

Antique Hand Carved Louis XIII Highback Armchair, 19th Century

Located in Lucenec, SK

Antique hand carved Louis XII highback armchair, late 19th century. New upholstery.

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19th Century European Louis XIII Antique Carol Egan Chairs

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Oak

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

$16,366

H 36.03 in W 28.15 in D 27.96 in

Original 17th Century Andrea Brustolon Hand Carved Italian Walnut Armchair

By Andrea Brustolon

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this stunning original 17th century attributed to Andrea Brustolon hand carved Italian walnut armchair with Cherubs...

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17th Century Italian Baroque Antique Carol Egan Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Walnut

Vintage Modern Black & Chrome Cantilever Chair by United Chair Co Style of Steel

$896Sale Price|25% Off

H 31.5 in W 24 in D 24 in

Vintage Modern Black & Chrome Cantilever Chair by United Chair Co Style of Steel

By Steelcase

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome vintage modern black & chrome cantilever chair by United Chair Company in the style of Steelcase. Comprised of a chrome cantilever frame, black plastic armrests, and its original black hopsacking fabric with button details. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1970’s. What an EXQUISITE chair!!! This fabulous black and chrome cantilever chair was made by United Chair Company and it’s in the style of Steelcase. It is comprised of a gorgeous chrome cantilever frame with black plastic armrests, and it is wearing its original black hopsacking fabric with button detail on the seat back and cushion. Super stylish and super comfortable!! We say this chair is mostly modern...

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Late 20th Century American Modern Carol Egan Chairs

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Chrome

Anglo-Indian Carved Peacock Chair

$4,200

H 42.25 in W 22.5 in D 23.5 in

Anglo-Indian Carved Peacock Chair

Located in Houston, TX

Mid 20th century hand carved peacock chair.

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20th Century Indian Aesthetic Movement Carol Egan Chairs

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Wood

Carol Egan chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Carol Egan chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Carol Egan chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Mattia Biagi, VOLK, and Dos Gallos Studio. Prices for Carol Egan chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $15,000 and can go as high as $48,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $48,000.