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Pair of Bordeaux
Egg
Swivel Chairs, 1950s
Located in Sint Joris Weert, BE
A pair of beautiful bordeaux 'egg'-like red skai swivel chairs.
They have a beautiful design and
Category
1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather
Egg chair and ottoman by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Paris, FR
Egg chair and ottoman by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair Mid Century Egg- Shape Chrome Chairs
Located in Boca Raton, FL
A pair of id-century Chrome and vinyl egg shaped chairs.
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Early Arne Jacobsen Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Exceptional and early egg chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. The chair is comprised
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair, Fritz Hansen, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Arne Jacobsen egg chair with Ottoman Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Brown leather.
Very good condition!
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Chrome Swivel Egg Chair
Located in Budapest, HU
Mid-Century Modern chrome swivel egg chair with fabric upholstery and chrome plated swivel leg.
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage 1960
s Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A vintage 1960's Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair newly reupholstered in high quality, hand selected celery
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Arne Jacobsen Leather Egg Chair and Ottoman
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Loves Park, IL
Egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Original condition. Cognac
Category
1980s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A black Jacobsen swiveling egg chair with aluminum base and rubber footpads. Production markings on
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
H.W. Klein for Bramin Egg Chair
By Henry Walter Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Long Beach, CA
Super fun swivelling egg chair designed by H.W. Klein for Bramin. Has been reupholstered in a
Category
Mid-20th Century Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Rohe Noordwolde Rattan Egg Chair and Stand
By Rohe Noordwolde
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rattan hanging egg chair on brass toned stand by Rohe Noordwolde, The Netherlands, 1960. Reinforced
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
Vintage Black Leather Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Black Leather Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair. Original Leather in Very Good Condition. Seat
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Fantastic Egg Chair w/ Ottoman in Black Leather by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a wonderful vintage example of the classic egg chair and ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen
Category
20th Century Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Rare Pair of 813
Egg
Lounge Chairs by Ico
Luisa Parisi
By Ico Parisi, Luisa Parisi
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Rare pair of Egg lounge chairs designed in 1951, produced by Cassina, model no. 813, with original
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
Hans Olsen Fried Egg Chair, Denmark, 1960
Located in Hollywood, FL
the upholstered asymmetrical chair over wood legs
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen
Located in Hudson, NY
Classic design from Jacobsen, upholstered in new leather on swiveling aluminum pedestal base.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Made by Fritz Hansen.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of 1970
s Egg Chairs After the Design of Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Fab 1970s Chrome and Leather Egg Chairs,
Inspired by the Design of Arne Jacobsen;
Category
1970s English Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair for Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Egg Chair designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. Jacobsen designed the Egg for the
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal
1968 Ovalia Egg Chair by Henrik Thor-Larsen
By Henrik Thor-Larsen
Located in Heswall, Wirral
Ovalia Egg chair by Henrik Thor-Larsen.
circa 1968.
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Arne Jacobson for Knoll "Egg" Chair and Ottoman
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage iconic "Egg" chair and ottoman in original Knoll fabric
Category
1960s American Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Arne Jacobsen egg chair with ottoman, Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Brown Arne Sørensen leather.
Original
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Ico Parisi Rare Egg Chair Model No. 813
By Ico Parisi, Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
Ico Parisi
Rare Egg Chair, Model Number 813
Italy, c. 1954
Manufactured by Cassina
fabric
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Brass
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Original Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
specified for the interior of the SAS, he only wanted the egg chair to be upholstered in either black or
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather
Early Egg Chair and Ottoman by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National Art Center in Tokyo and residences around the world.
The Egg Chair
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
become one of the most coveted chairs of all time. Fifty years after Danish designer and architect Arne
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1970
s Stereo Egg Chair by Listening Environment
By Listening Environment Engineers, Inc.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
fiberglass "egg" chair, and you will be enveloped in the music of your own choosing. The chair is all
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Firenze, IT
Jacobsen's iconic modern wingback chair designed for the SAS hotel in Copenhagen, one-piece cast
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Garden Egg Chair by Peter Ghyczy for VEB Synthese Werk East Germany, 1960s
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Debrecen-Pallag, HU
The garden egg chair was designed by Peter Ghyczy in 1968. It was manufactured by Reuter Products
Category
1960s German Space Age Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam
Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with molded manufacturer’s mark to base: [520015 FH Made in Denmark].
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair And Ottoman For Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Arne Jacobsen Egg chair and ottoman for Fritz Hansen.
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
1963 Egg Chair and Ottoman, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful black leather egg chair & ottoman.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Old base
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Original Early Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen Egg Chair
Located in New York, NY
Early Arne Jacobsen green leather Egg chair in as found condition for Fritz Hansen Circa 1960.Chair
Category
20th Century Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960
s Ovalia Egg Chair by Henrik Thor-Larsen
Located in Chicago, IL
Amazing Ovalia Egg chair and ottoman designed in late 1960's by Henrik Thor-Larsen. The chair has
Category
1960s American Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Vintage Egg Chair in black leather by Arne Jacobsen
By Hans J. Wegner, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Description: This is a wonderful vintage examples of a classic egg chair by Arne Jacobsen. This
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Early easy Egg chair model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
60s Arne Jacobsen Egg chair
ottoman in Spinneybeck leather
Located in Kensington, MD
Early 60s Arne Jacobsen Egg chair and ottoman, professionally reupholstered in Spinneybeck Forte
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
First Edition Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen, Denmark, 1959
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A first edition Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen in original cognac leather with lovely patina
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Early easy Egg chair model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Madrid, ES
Early easy Egg chair model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Cognac Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen Very Old.
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sittard, NL
Cognac egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
Very early edition with white 'FH' stamp
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Egg chair from 1975, Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Sittard, NL
Very beautifull cognac egg chair in ORIGINAL leather.
Very rare in this very good vintage
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Leather, Upholstery
Arne Jacobsen “Egg” Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1980
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wilnis, UT
A beautiful “Egg” chair designed by Arne Jacobsen, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
1970 Vintage Lee West Alpha Chamber Egg Pod Stereo Chair
By Lee West
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare Vintage Lee West Alpha Egg Chair, Original mustard yellow fiberglass and Brown Fabric.
In
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass, Fabric
1970 Vintage Lee West Alpha Chamber Egg Pod Stereo Chair
By Lee West
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare Vintage Lee West Alpha Egg Chair, Original white fiberglass and black upholstery. Hard to find
Category
1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
EGG CHAIR DESIGNED BY ARNE JACOBSEN FOR FRITZ HANSEN
Located in Los Angeles, CA
MOLDED POLYURETHANE FORM SUPPORTED BY ALUMINUM BASE
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Foam, Fabric
Fritz Neth Egg Chairs Reupholstered In Teddy Bear Wool Material
By Fritz Neth
Located in Paris, ile de france
FRITZ NETH for CORRECTA 1954 pair of Egg chairs,newly reupholstered in teddy bear wool material
Category
1950s German Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Iron
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair in Black Leather, Denmark, 1960’s
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Early edition egg chair ‘Model FH-3316‘ designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in
Category
1960s Danish Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Early Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair with Ottoman for Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
An early brown leather egg chair with matching ottoman designed by Arne Jacobsen and manufactured
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare Set of Four Christian Adam Swivel "Egg" Chairs, 1970s
By Christian Adam
Located in L
Escala, ES
Very rare set of four Christian Adam swivel "egg" chairs manufactured in France in 1970s. In a
Category
Mid-20th Century French Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Fiberglass
Arne Jacobsen Black Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Early easy Egg chair model 3316 designed by Arne Jacobsen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Peter Ghyczy 20th Century Space Age Polyurethane Garden Egg Chair
By Ghyczy, Peter Ghyczy
Located in Swalmen, NL
in Amsterdam. The chair features a striking round shape, which resembles an egg shell as Peter wanted
Category
1960s Dutch Space Age Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Plastic
Beautiful original Egg Chair By Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Sittard, NL
All original egg chair in cognac leather.
Designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen.
This is a
Category
1960s Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Arne Jacobsen Early Patinated Egg Chair Fritz Hansen Before 1963
Located in Brussels, BE
ONE EARLY EGG CHAIR WITH ORIGINAL BLACK / BROWN PATINATED LEATHER. IT RETAINS THE ORIGINAL INK
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Limited Golden Egg chair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Golden Egg limited edition
The world famous Egg chair designed by Danish Architect Arne
Category
20th Century Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Rare First Edition Egg Chair, Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, 1958
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful 1st edition dark brown egg chair .
1st edition is without sitting cushion and with
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair First Production 1958 To 1960. Stamped
Located in Brussels, BE
Arne Jacobsen first production of the egg chair without seat cushion. There is more foam to the
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Two Vintage American Bamboo Swivel Rocking Egg Chairs, circa 1970
Located in Houston, TX
We love these vintage American bamboo swivel rocking chairs circa 1970 because they are awesomely
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
Materials
Bamboo
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Vintage Egg Chair Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of vintage egg chair chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage egg chair chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and animal skin. Vintage egg chair chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage egg chair chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen and Peter Ghyczy each produced beautiful vintage egg chair chairs that are worth considering.
How Much are Vintage Egg Chair Chairs?
Prices for vintage egg chair chairs start at $59 and top out at $132,874 with the average selling for $4,928.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Vintage Egg Chair Chairs
- Who invented the Egg chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024Arne Jacobsen invented the Egg chair. Designed in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, it is a Scandinavian classic that has over the years become a fixture of corporate offices. The Egg chair is notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. Unlike the furniture maker's previous range of shell chairs designed in laminated wood for Fritz Hansen, the Egg reflected a soulful new vision of modernity. Its finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather (or, in the cost-conscious hotel's case, fabric). Shop a range of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- When did the Egg chair come out?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022The Egg chair came out in 1959. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created it along with a number of other famous mid-century modern chairs, including the Series 7, the Swan and the Ant. Find a collection of Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023Whether Egg chairs are actually comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that the curved shape of the frame provides plenty of support. Shop a collection of Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To tell if an Arne Jacobsen egg chair is real, check for the label. Newer models have a Republic of Fritz Hansen label attached to the fabric, older models have them attached to the base of the chair. You can also look for a sticker on the cylinder that attaches to the base with a Fritz Hansen label and a four-digit date. Shop a large collection of Arne Jacobsen and other egg chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022To hang an egg chair from the ceiling, you must drill into a joist and install a hook. Then, attach a chain to the top of the chair and hang it from the hook. Having an experienced handyman tackle the job for you can help to ensure secure installation and reduce the risk of damaging your ceiling. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of egg chairs.
- How much is an egg chair worth?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021An egg chair can be worth up to $20,000. The price of an egg chair depends on the condition, upholstery material, and model.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024To tell a fake Egg chair, look for its tag. Chairs produced in 2010 or later will have a red tag, while older pieces will display a brown one. Although the tag designs have changed over the years, nearly all Egg chairs show the correct “Republic of Fritz Hansen” logo. Some will also feature a serial number, which you can cross-reference with information shared on trusted online resources for authentication purposes. Next, look at the stitching on the upholstery. If you notice any creasing, folds or wrinkles, your chair is likely a knockoff. Finally, get a measuring tape or use a smartphone measuring app to check the dimensions of your chair. An authentic Egg chair will measure 42.1 inches (107 centimeters) high by 33.9 inches (86 centimeters) wide, with a seat height of 14.6 inches (37 centimeters). Chairs that don't fit these specifications are unlikely to be real. When in doubt, consider having a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer provide you with a professional opinion. Shop a range of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023The original Egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. It was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. With the Egg chair, Jacobsen continued his ongoing experimentation with synthetic materials. First, he devised small-scale clay models in his garage. The prototypes' finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather — or, in the cost-conscious hotel’s case, fabric. Today, the Egg chair is supported by welded steel tubing and is mounted on a lightweight aluminum base. Shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023Arne Jacobsen made the Egg chair for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1958. The curvy chair was meant to contrast with the SAS Royal Hotel’s straight lines as well as showcase Jacobsen’s eye for interiors. The Egg chair was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair supports the back adequately is largely a matter of personal perception. Jacobsen did design the chair's ergonomic, dramatic curves to correspond to the contours of the human body in order to deliver a comfortable seating experience. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023To be vintage, a chair typically needs to be at least 20 years old, while a chair older than 100 years is an antique. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique, vintage and modern dining chairs from some of the world's top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Many factors like wood, construction, and patina come into play when you date a vintage chair. If you can’t find a maker’s mark or any other kind of identifying mark on the piece, consult a furniture encyclopedia or a certified expert. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of vintage chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023To tell how old a vintage chair is, first try and locate the manufacturer's label, tag or mark. Typically, identifying markings and tags appear under cushions or on the undersides of chairs. You may find that the date of manufacturing appears on the label or tag. If not, check trusted online resources to find out when the manufacturer was in business to make an estimate of the age. When in doubt, enlist the help of a certified appraiser or antiques dealer to help you date a particular chair. Find an assortment of antique, vintage and modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024To identify a vintage Gunlocke chair, examine the legs. Most pieces will feature a tag that bears the brand name. On antique and early vintage chairs, the label will usually be made of paper or leather, while riveted brass tags appear on later vintage and contemporary chairs. Once you've confirmed that Gunlocke is the maker by checking the tag, browse the company's catalogues, which are available online, to determine approximately when it was made. Some tags may include a style or color number that will expedite the search. If your chair is 20 to 99 years old, it is vintage, while pieces that are 100 years old or older are antiques. You may wish to enlist the help of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer when identifying your chair. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Gunlocke chairs.
- Is my vintage Eames chair real?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022To know if your vintage Eames chair is real, check for a reclining mechanism. On original chairs, the back had a permanent reclined position, so no mechanism is necessary. Also, a vintage piece is around 32 inches high, while later reproductions are normally bigger. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of expertly vetted Eames chairs.
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