Product Description
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair - Purple: Home & Kitchen. The base consists of a satin polished, welded steel tube and a four star base in injection molded aluminium. In 1958, Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg for the lobby and reception areas of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. This organically shaped chair has since become synonymous with Danish furniture design throughout the world. Because of the unique shape, the Egg guarantees a bit of privacy in otherwise public spaces, and the Egg, with or without ottoman, is ideal for lounge and waiting areas as well as the h The Egg originated in Arne Jacobsen's garage cast in plaster. Today the synthetic shell is padded with cold foam and covered with fabric or different types of leather resting on a star shaped aluminium base. Arne Jacobsen was very productive both as an architect and as a designer. His cooperation with Fritz Hansen dates back to 1934. The Ant and Series 7 chairs, produced in 1952, propelled both Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen's names into furniture history. At the end of the 50's Arne Jacobsen designed the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, which introduced the Egg, the Swan, the Swan sofa and Series 3300 to the design world. Arne Jacobsen was and is an admired and outstanding designer. His furniture and other design work have become a national and international heritage. The shell of the Egg is of polyurethane foam with fiberglass reinforcement. The shell has an adjustable tilt which can be adjusted to the weight of the individual user. The Egg may be upholstered with fabric or leather and is also available with an automatic return mechanism.
Shipping Weight: 100 pounds
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