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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 patinated black 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. Marks and scratches. Leather with a few repais and crack in the back. Slightly porous foam rubber.

Auction

Modern art and design, 1 October 2024