A Rare-to-find Vintage Egg chair that is sure to be a statement piece in any home. Ultimate comfort is provided, hence its popularity till this day due to the lined inner padding , seat (new) & backrest (new) cushion.
This Egg Chair is made from fiberglass, and very minor restorations have been done. The shell is in overall good condition with a few marks here and there. The original red velvet fabric has been retained, however, the cushions are new and redone in a white Hertex, highly textured fabric - bouclé-style. Perfectly contrasting & true to the period.
There are a few age scuff-spots & wear on the velvet as per the photos, however once the new seat & backrest cushions are in position they are hardly noticeable. Especially note the last two photos as an example of the latter. The wear is mainly towards the left inside & bottom front (but bottom front is not noticeable with seat cushion). The scuff-spots are age related. This is not a modern remake that is still available for purchase from retailers as far as we can tell due to the built quality, the base, the velvet and the age related wear.
History:
“Arne Jacobsen designed ‘The Egg ‘ in 1958, as part of a commission for the SAS Royal Copenhagen Hotel in Denmark. Today, it's been trademarked as the Egg™ Chair, to differentiate it from the many mid-century lookalikes. It's still produced in Denmark, by the original manufacturer, Fritz Hansen“.
86cm W X 55cm D X 143cm H
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Note/Disclaimer:
Our images form part of the item/s description. Although all effort is made to refurbish our furniture to represent its original state best, it must be noted that most of the items we source date from the 1950s to the late 1970s. For this reason and although restored, signs of their vintage condition & age might still be visible. We will normally point out any visible/notable concerns. Take note of all photos or view the item in-store prior to purchasing.