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

“The Egg Chair”. Easy chair with profiled aluminium star base. Sides, back and loose cushion upholstered with brown leather. Model 3316. Designed 1958. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen. 1960s.

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

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

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Some scratches and marks. Later reupholstered. Partly faded. Extra seat cushion is enclosed.

Auction

Modern art and design, 15 October 2024

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25,000 DKK

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30,000 DKK  

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