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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
$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 Hans Olsen, CS Møbler
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
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
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
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
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
$12,152
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
$24,212Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 76.78 in D 28.75 in
Pair Danish TV Bench Sofas Model 161 by Hans Olsen Bramin, Denmark, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Pair of modular teak TV benches model 161 by Hans Olsen for Bramin, Denmark, ade in the 1960s. The set consists of two benches, four seating modules and two ta...
Teak, Wool, Rattan
Swiveling Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant high back swiveling armchair having a sculptural seat with button tufted burgundy leather upholstery floating on a brushe...
Steel
From $1,525 / item
H 28.39 in W 23.67 in D 22.45 in
Gesture Monochrome Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Now the distinctive 1950s Gesture design is also available as a sculptural lounge chair. The popular moulded design was the brainchild of the renowned Danish architect Hans Olsen, wh...
Wood
From $2,710 / item
+ 6 moreH 30.71 in W 31.89 in D 31.11 in
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair with Smoked Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A classic, sophisticated armchair created in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. Mr Olsen is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine...
Foam
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
