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

“The Egg Chair”. Easy chair with aluminum swivel base. Seat, loose cusion, sides and back upholstered with black leather. Model 3316. Designed 1958. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.

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

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

Condition

Patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Leather with some crackles. Uneven foam in one armrest due to wear.

Auction

Modern art and design, 17 December 2019

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

20,000–25,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

16,500 DKK  

6 bids

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16,500 DKK
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