Jacobsen Egg Chair
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is a masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape for the chair by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage. Today, the Egg chair is recognised worldwide as one of the triumphs of Jacobsen's legendary career and a Scandinavian design icon.
The Egg chair was a pivotal element in Arne Jacobsen's elaborate interior design of the SAS Royal Hotel, and today the chair holds the same iconic status as the famous hotel itself. The Egg was designed in a typical Jacobsen style, using state-of-the-art material. It is believed to be inspired by Eero Saarinen 's "Womb chair", from which it borrows some traits.
Related to the Egg is the Swan chair and, to some degree, many of Jacobsen's plywood chairs, such as "7", the Ant, the Cigar, the Grand Prix-chair, the Pot, the Drop, and the Giraffe. The Egg (like the Swan) was. The Fritz Hansen Egg Chair stands as one of the most revolutionary pieces in mid-century modern design, showcasing Arne Jacobsen's masterful approach to sculptural furniture.
Created in 1958, this iconic chair began as an experimental project in Jacobsen's garage, where he meticulously shaped wire and plaster to achiev. The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen is an iconic piece of Danish design, celebrated for its ergonomic comfort and sculptural elegance since 1958. Crafted from fiberglass and luxurious upholstery, it embodies innovation and quality.
Available from authorized retailers, it remains a timeless investment for modern and traditional interiors alike. The Egg - at a glance Originally designed in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Designed by Danish architect, Arne Jacobsen and manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
The first production run was for 50 units commissioned for the opening of the SAS reception on July 1st 1960. The chair featured a unique new manufacturing technique that used a cold form foam shell layered with padding. The Egg.
Inspired by the original design by Arne Jacobsen, this Egg Chair reproduction by Manhattan Home Design stays true to its mid-century roots. Created by the legendary Danish architect and sculptor, this chair is made of a strong foam inner shell underneath the upholstery. Made from high-quality materials, it features a molded fiberglass frame, a swivel base for 360-degree movement, and fire.
Continuing our mid-century modernism series, we take a look at Arne Jacobsen's iconic Egg chair, designed in 1958 for Copenhagen's former SAS Royal Hotel. The Egg chair was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen (1902-71) 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.
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, Available in Leatherette or Cashmere, Heavy Duty Steel Base (4-Spoke), 5 Color Options: White, Black, Red, Green, Orange and Rose Pink (Red (Cashmere)).