Arne Jacobsen: “The Egg Chair”. Easy chair with profiled aluminium swivel star base, upholstered with patinated natural leather. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.

“The Egg Chair”. Easy chair with profiled aluminium star base. Sides and back upholstered with patinated natural leather. Later cushion with cognac coloured leather. Model 3316. Designed 1958. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1960s.

Stamped under the base FH Made in Denmark 520015.

Literature: Carsten Thau & Kjeld Vindum: “Arne Jacobsen”, 1998, “Ægget” described p. 144, 432, depicted p. 433, 438–439. 467, 471–472.

Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 60.

Condition Report:
Wear due to age and use. Frame with minor marks and scratches. Armrests with surface crackles. Porous foam. Newer cushion.