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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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  • 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
  • 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
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