Arne Jacobsen (b. Copenhagen 1902, d. s.p. 1971)
“The Egg”. Lounge chair with profiled aluminium foot and stem. Seat, back and sides upholstery with black patinated leather. Model 3315. Manufactured and stamped with white FH by Fritz Hansen circa 1960.
This early model is not equipped with a loose cushion in the seat and is therefore extra padded. This version was only in production 1958–1962.
Literature: Carsten Thau and Kjeld Vindum: “Arne Jacobsen”, 1998, “Ægget”, refered to on p. 144, 432, depicted on p. 433, 438–439, 467, 471–472.
Literature: Fritz Hansen catalog 1959, page 21.
Wear due to age and use. Leather in generally good condition with patina, stains, surface scratches and marks. Foam is slightly porous.