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The Egg, Ägget, Aegget

1958-59 by Arne Jacobsen

The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia


The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia

Design history:

Designer: Arne Jacobsen (Denmark, 1902 - 1971)
Design year: 1958-59
Maker: Fritz Hansen, Denmark

Description:

Arne Jacobsen's Egg chair was originally designed in 1958-59 for the Hotel Royal Copenhagen. Today it stands out as one of the brightest shining stars of Modern Design. While newly produced examples are pricey enough, eaerlier examples in good condition can reach high prices. Beware of bad quality knockoffs from Asia. Look for the Fritz Hansen stamps for authenticity. Literature: C Thau / K. Vindum, 'Arne Jacobsen', 1998. E.g. discussed pp. 144,432, reproduced pp. 433,438-439,467,471-472

Specification:

Category: Lounge chairs
Materials: Steel, Leather
Measurements: x x (DxWxH)
Weight:
Styles: Mid century modern, Scandinavian

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There are currently 18 "The Egg, Ägget, Aegget" for sale at Deconet


  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 70,000 (c. USD 11,615)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 35,000 (c. USD 5,808)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 35,000 (c. USD 5,808)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 45,000 (c. USD 7,467)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 45,000 (c. USD 7,467)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 80,000 (c. USD 13,275)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price EUR 4,000 (c. USD 4,940)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price EUR 3,500 (c. USD 4,323)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 59,800 (c. USD 9,923)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price SEK 59,000 (c. USD 8,040)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price on request
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price SEK 55,000 (c. USD 7,495)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price on request
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price on request
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 48,000 (c. USD 7,965)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price EUR 6,200 (c. USD 7,657)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 42,000 (c. USD 6,969)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 46,000 (c. USD 7,633)
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There are currently 126 objects by Arne Jacobsen for sale at Deconet


  • AJ cutlery by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    AJ cutlery by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 4,000 (c. USD 664)
  • Pariserstolen by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Pariserstolen by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 7,500 (c. USD 1,244)
  • Seagull, Måsen, Model 3208, Lily by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seagull by Arne Jacobsen Price SEK 10,000 (c. USD 1,363)
  • Model 3304 by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Model 3304 by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 8,000 (c. USD 1,327)
  • Seven series chair, Model 3107, Sjuan by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series chair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 8,000 (c. USD 1,327)
  • Seven series armchair, Sjuan, 3207 by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series armchair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 2,500 (c. USD 415)
  • Model 3300, Airport, Lufthavn by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Model 3300 by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 5,000 (c. USD 830)
  • Seven series armchair, Sjuan, 3207 by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series armchair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 10,000 (c. USD 1,659)
  • Seven series chair, Model 3107, Sjuan by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series chair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 20,000 (c. USD 3,319)
  • Swan chair, Model 3322, Svanen by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen Price SEK 10,000 (c. USD 1,363)
  • Model 3304 by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Model 3304 by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 8,000 (c. USD 1,327)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 70,000 (c. USD 11,615)
  • Seven series armchair, Sjuan, 3207 by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series armchair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 10,000 (c. USD 1,659)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 35,000 (c. USD 5,808)
  • Seven series chair, Model 3107, Sjuan by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series chair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 5,000 (c. USD 830)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 35,000 (c. USD 5,808)
  • Swan chair, Model 3322, Svanen by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 20,000 (c. USD 3,319)
  • Swan chair, Model 3322, Svanen by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Swan chair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 35,000 (c. USD 5,808)
  • Seven series armchair, Sjuan, 3207 by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series armchair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 4,000 (c. USD 664)
  • Seven series chair, Model 3107, Sjuan by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series chair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 12,000 (c. USD 1,991)
  • Eklipta by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Eklipta by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 1,500 (c. USD 249)
  • Seven series chair, Model 3107, Sjuan by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Seven series chair by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 20,000 (c. USD 3,319)
  • Eklipta by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    Eklipta by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 1,000 (c. USD 166)
  • The Egg, Ägget, Aegget by Arne Jacobsen at Decopedia
    The Egg by Arne Jacobsen Price DKK 45,000 (c. USD 7,467)
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