Rare First Generation Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

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This example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the chair was made … Read more This example of Arne Jacobsen's iconic egg chair dates from the first year of production when the chair was made with an integrated seat cushion rather than the more common loose pad. Besides a cleaner appearance, the result is a slightly more generous seat offering greater comfort. Other characteristics of the early production are the foot glides and the one-piece cast aluminum base with fluted column, as well as the painted Fritz Hansen mark on the underside.

The chair retains its original black leather, which clearly shows the decades of age and use, appearing rather distressed in areas, particularly one upper "wing" and the seat. The foam has hardened in the areas where seams or splits in the leather have allowed it to oxidize. It could be reupholstered/ restored, or a collector who appreciates originality may wish to keep it as it is.

Literature: Tojner & Vindum "Arne Jacobsen Arkitekt & Designer" (Danish Design Center 1999). See less