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Arne Jacobsen (b. Copenhagen 1902, d. s.p. 1971)

“The Egg Chair”. Easy chair with aluminum base and steel stem, upholstered with greenish wool. Model 3317. Designed 1958. Manufactured and marked by Fritz Hansen.

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

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Upholstery with stains and dirt. Porous foam rubber. Reupholstery is recommended. Bracket for tilt function is missing.

Auction

Modern art and design, 7 April 2020

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

12,000–15,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

15,500 DKK  

10 bids

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