Egg Chair

Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen

ARNE JACOBSEN (Denmark, 1902 – 1971) for FRITZ HANSEN. Egg Chair, designed in 1958. Original patinated black leather, with four-leg base with brushed satin finish. This Egg chair is the first edition with integrated cushion in the seat; it does not have a loose cushion like the more recent models. It bears a white ink stamp, as was done on the first manufactured chairs. Chair with patina due to its age. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. The Egg chair was designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for the Radisson SAS Royal hotel in Copenhagen, and was produced by the Danish firm Fritz Hansen. It soon became a symbol of modern design, starring in some of the scenes of the futuristic film "2001: A Space Odyssey". Among Arne Jacobsen's other designs for the SAS Royal are: "Egg Chair", "Swan Chair", "Swan Sofa", "Series 3300" and "Drop Chair", furniture with which Jacobsen has written the history of Danish design throughout the world. The Danish architect was one of the pioneers of the era in using new methods in furniture design, with the Egg Chair being a clear example of this. The iconic chair is formed by a polyurethane shell reinforced with fiberglass, in a single piece and concavely molded, which has been covered by an elegant upholstery. The shell has an adjustable tilt mechanism that can be adjusted to the individual user's weight. The tilt mechanism is made of steel, while the adjustment handle is made of polished stainless steel. The result is a distinguished, marked and singular timeless design that will remain over time.