When seen from above, with its teak legs out of view, the Fried Egg chair reveals the reasoning behind its culinary moniker. The chair, originally called the Model 188, was first presented at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Furniture Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1956 by architect and designer Hans Olsen (1919–92). Olsen started his career as a cabinetmaker and eventually decided to attend the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under the famed Danish architect and designer Kaare Klint.
Through frequent experimentation with bent laminated wood as well as an application of the principles of ergonomics and anthropometry, Olsen looked to expand on the style with which we associate his better-known Scandinavian contemporaries. Having opened his own studio in 1953, Olsen worked hard to develop the skills of a traditional craftsman and to master materials.
The flat armrest on one side of the Fried Egg chair renders it comfortable for the sitter to swing his or her legs over it while remaining firmly planted in its soft, yolk-shaped upholstered seat cushion. The asymmetrical design gives the chair a unique personality that challenges more traditional examples of Scandinavian modernism yet still maintains the principles of functionality and material simplicity.
Fried Egg Three Tone Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
Foam
Fried Egg Two-Tone Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried Egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
Foam
Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
Foam
Hans Olsen Designed 'Fried Egg' Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern lounge chair by Hans Olsen. Dubbed the Fried Egg chair because of it's languid shape, this chair is also very comfortable! Pl...
Upholstery
Fried Egg Monochrome Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried Egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
Foam
Original Hans Olsen for Bramin Fried Egg Chair
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Hans Olsen Fried Egg chair for Bramin Mobler, Denmark. This playful design by Hans Olsen is both attractive and humorous. This chair is also known as Model 188, but it is mo...
Upholstery, Teak
Vintage Hans Olsen Model 800 Lounge Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Paris, France
Low back black and white wool lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler in 1958. Features rosewood legs and a versatile wool fabric in...
Wool, Rosewood
H. W. Klein for Bramin Møbler Adjustable Chair
By Bramin Mobler, H.W. Klein
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A distinguished example of Danish Modern design by H. W. Klein for Bramin Møbler, this adjustable lounge chair features an iconic high-back silhouette with elegantly sculpted armrest...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$2,800
H 32 in W 28.5 in D 29.5 in
Hans Olsen for Juul Kristensen Mid-century Danish Lounge Chair with Cane Back
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
This is a mid-century modern lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, featuring a wooden frame, woven cane backrest, and upholstered cushions in a vintage blue wool fabric. The combinati...
Wool, Cane
$1,995Sale Price|30% Off
H 30 in W 30 in D 29 in
Mid century Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair ottoman Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian Modern black leather lounge chair with ottoman designed by Hans Olsen. All original soft black leather down filled cushions. Chair is in good vintage condition...
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Hans Olsen black suede leather safari lounge Antelope chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional Antelope Safari or Hunting lounge chair by Hans Olsen produced by Viskadalens Möbler of Denmark circa 1960. This chair features an elegant and solid Teak frame which hold...
Brass
$12,146
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Danish Modern TV Bench Sofa Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Modular teak TV bench model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark. The set consists of a bench, two seating modules and a table. Four cushions are included. We...
Teak
Vintage Hans Olsen for Bramin Fried Egg Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Dallas, TX
An original 'fried egg' model 188 chair designed by Hans Olsen for Bramin. Original finish to teak frame and new Holly Hunt fabric.
Fabric
$4,030
H 29.14 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler, Denmark, 1960s This elegant Scandinavian Modern lounge chair by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler embodies the wa...
Leather, Beech
Hans Olsen Teak Modular Seating Unit for Bramin, Denmark, 1950's
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Culver City, CA
Hold onto your kombucha, because this modular seating unit is about to take your living room from meh to magnificent! Straight out of the Danish design playbook of the 1960s and int...
Bouclé, Cane, Teak
Hans Olsen for Bröderna Andersson Rosewood and Black Leather Chair
By Hans Olsen, Bröderna Anderssons 1
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Rosewood and Black Leather Lounge Chair attributed to Hans Olsen, made by Bröderna Andersson Sweden c.1960’s. A classic timeless design with curved rosewood arms ...
Leather, Rosewood
Danish Lounge Chairs deigned by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, circa 1959. Chair crafted of a solid teak frame, sculpted armrests, and blue green wool upholstery over natural latex foam and raised...
Wool, Teak
Hans Olsen Danish Modern Brown Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Hans Olsen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hans Olsen Lounge Chair and Ottoman. Original brown leather and rosewood legs. ottoman measures 26.5w 16d 15.5h
Leather, Wood
Hans Olsen Fried Egg Chair, Model 188
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Hans Olsen Fried Egg chair for Bramin Mobler, Denmark. This playful design by Hans Olsen is both attractive and humorous. This chair is also ...
Upholstery, Teak
Architect Hans Olsen Fried Egg Lounge Chair Danish Modern Design
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Architect Hans Olsen (1919-1992) Model 188 "Fried Egg Chair" for Bramin of Denmark circa late 1950s to early 1960s. All original condition with black leather upholstery and a teak fr...
Leather, Teak
Hans Olsen Original "Fried Egg" Chair for Bramin
By Hans Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Olsen design original vintage Fried Egg chair for Bramin, Denmark. Unique and rare design lounge chair that can be sat in either sideways with your ...
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Olsen Fried Egg Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this gorgeous piece of iconic design by Hans Olsen for Bramin. This fried egg chair is in great condition with minimal wear consis...
Teak
Hans Olsen Fried Egg Chair with Teak Frame, circa 1956
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early example of the Hans Olsen “Fried Egg” chair in teak and original blue tweed produced by Bramin-Denmark circa 1956. Original upholstery...
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
Hans Olsen "Fried Egg" Chair, circa 1956
By Hans Olsen
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Hans Olsen "Fried Egg" chair, circa 1956 Holland & Sherry white Chamonix boiled wool upholstery, teak frame Measures: 26 H x 40 W x 30 D inches A rare, "Fried Egg," Danish Moder...
Wool, Teak
