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1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Boho Design Style Egg Basket Barrel Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1950's period
Category
Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker, Cane
Midcentury Modern Design EGG Basket Wicker Chair set, Italy 1950's
By Roberto Mango
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'EGG Basket' Wicker Chair set of 3. Made in Italy, 1950's
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Early Edition Plycraft Swivel Wooden Egg Chair, 1950s, USA
By Plycraft
Located in Miami, FL
Amazing rare early edition Plycraft wooden chair. Oversized and swivels. Fabric is original. Needs
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs
Fried Egg Teak Easychair by Hans Olsen 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old FRied Egg easychai by Hans Olsen for Bramin Denmark 1956. Produced 1950s in solid teak. Old
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Fried Egg Chair Sheep Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
in the 1950s. Fried egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with sustainable fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Cognac Leather “Egg” Chair by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Initially designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958, the Egg chair has become one of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 42 in W 35 in D 33 in
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Caramel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair caramel by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair petrol by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Caramel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair caramel by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Grey Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair grey melange by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin drake by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Sheepskin, Upholstery
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair nabuk oceano terra by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair dark ochre by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Apple Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair apple red by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair pale rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Grey Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg left lounge chair grey Melange by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair dark ochre by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Material
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Wicker and Iron Lounge Chair, France, 1950s
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Unusual and funky lounge chair with a tripod solid iron base and sturdy conical, egg-shaped wicker
Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rattan
Fried Egg Monochrome Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
in the 1950s. Fried Egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with sustainable fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Torbjorn Afdal Butterfly Chairs, 1950s
By Torbjørn Afdal, Bjarne Hansen
Located in Culver City, CA
Hansen in Norway during the late 1950s.
(Please note, these are priced per chair.)
These gorgeous mid
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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin Scandinavian grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Nabuk Oceano, Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair nabuk oceano terra by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin patchwork mix by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak, Sheepskin
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Petrol, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair petrol forest green by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Two-Tone Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
in the 1950s. Fried Egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with sustainable fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
Fried Egg Three Tone Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
in the 1950s. Fried egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with sustainable fabric
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Foam
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Brass
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Dark Ochre Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair dark ochre pale rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair pale rose dark ochre by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Caramel Grey Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Caramel Grey Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Pale Rose, Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair pale rose dark ochre by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Apple Red, Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair apple red pale rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Dark Ochre, Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair dark ochre pale rose by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Early Model, Pair of Vintage Leather Danish Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, c. 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Trend-setting, Early model, Danish Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs attributed to Arne
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
Fried Egg Right Chair Dark Blue Cappuccino Brown Cloudy Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Chair Dark Blue Cappuccino Brown Cloudy Grey by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol, Light green, Fresh Peach by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair petrol light green fresh peach by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Dark Blue, Eggplant, Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Dark Blue Eggplant Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Chair Dark Caramel, Autumn Grey, Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Left Chair Dark Caramel Autumn grey Spicy Brown by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Plum, Soft Violet, Fresh Peach by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Plum Soft Violet Fresh Peach by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Dark Blue, Eggplant, Light Sage by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair dark blue eggplant light sage by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol, Light Green, Pale Peach by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair petrol light green pale peach by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Dark Blue, Cappuccino Brown, Cloudy by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair dark blue cappuccino brown cloudy by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Soft Violet, Plum, Fresh Peach by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Soft violet Plum Fresh Peach by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Light Green, Petrol, Pale Peach by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Light Green Petrol Pale Peach by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Light Green, Petrol, Fresh Peach by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair light green petrol fresh peach by Warm Nordic
Dimensions: D99 x W68 x
Category
2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
1950s Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early "Egg" chair with vintage upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 39.5 in W 34.25 in D 28 in
Set of 3 Danish Organic Modern Egg Lounge Chairs attr. Arne Jacobsen, 2 Leather
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
, discolorations and losses never restored. Thus, preserving a time capsule of late 1950's and early 1960's design
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 29 in
Arne Jacobsen “Grand Prix” Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1950s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
design that is still today much praised. Also, the famous Egg and Swan chairs were designed for the Royal
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Fritz Hansen Model "FH 8023" Wingback Armchair in Bouclé, Denmark, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
, stackable chair and its biomorphic form became an international hit.
The Egg and Swan chair models led
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 42.92 in W 28.15 in D 36.42 in
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Design Hanging Outdoor Egg Chair
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel design hanging outdoor egg chair, high quality, elegant and timeless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Design Hanging Rattan Egg Chair
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel design hanging Rattan egg chair, high quality, elegant and timeless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Rattan
Vintage Swedish Modernist Leather Swivel Lounge Chair from Selig Imperial, 1970s
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
fame Egg Chair, which is an icon of Mid-Century Modern design. The armchair is very comfortable, and
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 37.41 in W 32.68 in D 29.53 in
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel Design Hanging Outdoor Black Egg Chair
By Nanna and Jørgen Ditzel
Located in Tourcoing, FR
1950s Nanna & Jorgen Ditzel design hanging outdoor egg chair, high quality, elegant and timeless
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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1950s Egg Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal 1950s egg chair for your home. A 1950s egg chair — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. There are 145 variations of the antique or vintage 1950s egg chair you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a 1950s egg chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A 1950s egg chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made 1950s egg chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Hans Olsen are consistently popular.
How Much is a 1950s Egg Chair?
The average selling price for a 1950s egg chair at 1stDibs is $8,500, while they’re typically $698 on the low end and $35,477 for the highest priced.
Finding the Right seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About 1950s Egg Chair
- 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.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 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.
- 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if an Arne Jacobsen egg chair is real, check for the label. Newer models have a Republic of Fritz Hansen label attached to the fabric, older models have them attached to the base of the chair. You can also look for a sticker on the cylinder that attaches to the base with a Fritz Hansen label and a four-digit date. Shop a large collection of Arne Jacobsen and other egg chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 30, 2023Some popular watches for men during the 1950s were the Rolex Submariner, the Enicar Sherpa Dive, the Breitling Navitimer, Omega, Constellation and the Rolex GMT-Master. Rolex, Timex, Orvin, Tower and Elgin were among the top watchmakers for women during the decade. On 1stDibs, find a collection of antique, vintage and contemporary watches.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024The clothing style in the 1950s was well tailored and classic. For women, dresses with padded busts, cinched waists and hips, and full circle skirts were popular, and the collared button-up shirt dress came into fashion during the decade. Men tended to wear suits in neutral gray, dark blue and brown colors made out of easy-to-care-for synthetic fabrics. Straight-cut double-breasted blazers were commonly worn for casual occasions. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage clothing from the 1950s.
- 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 ExpertNovember 6, 2023There were a few popular diamond cuts in the 1950s. One was the brilliant round cut, which is still common today due to its simple shape and prominent sparkle. Other favorite cuts of the decade included the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of engagement rings.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 27, 2023In the 1950s, a Chanel bag was priced between $200 and $300. The iconic Chanel 2.55 bag cost $220 when first introduced in February 1955. Accounting for inflation, that works out to around $2,536 in today's money. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Chanel bags from some of the world's top boutiques.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 21, 2023In the 1950s, several diamond cuts were popular. They included the brilliant round cut, the Asscher cut, the emerald cut and the marquise cut. Rings that featured a large central stone flanked by smaller baguettes were also trendy during the decade. Find a collection of vintage diamond jewelry on 1stDibs.
- 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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The boho-chic Enchanted Forest Swing, handmade by marginalized women from Turkey and Syria, is uplifting in every way.
Learn Why Designer Maarten Baas Set This Charles Rennie Mackintosh Chair on Fire
What happens when you do something to a piece of furniture that you shouldn’t? It becomes an entirely new object.
Eileen Gray’s Famed Cliffside Villa in the South of France Is Returned to Its Modernist Glory
After years of diligent restoration, E-1027, the designer-cum-architect’s marriage of romance and modernism, is finally complete.
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