- Original Arne Jacobsen Brown Leather Egg Chair by Fritz Hansen in Buffalo, New York For Sale

This is the original, made in Denmark in 1st rate leather. I have bought the chair from hivemodern in xxxx; it is in perfect (as new condition); the chair is in classic leather, fully grained hide, walnut colour; the original price was over 13,000, you can check its value on the hive modern web page. We are selling this chair as our second child arrived and we moved to a new apartment in Brooklyn NY. It is in perfect condition and absolutely stunning. If you are not happy with it, we take it back (as long as the buyer arranges for transport).Source: hivemodern.com/pages/productxxxx/fritz-hansen-egg-chairDesign Arne Jacobsen, xxxx Aluminum, foam, upholstery, Made in Denmark by Fritz HansenIn xxxx, Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg for the lobby and reception areas of the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. This organically shaped chair has since become synonymous with Danish furniture design throughout the world. Because of the unique shape, the Egg guarantees a bit of privacy in otherwise public spaces, and the Egg - with or without ottoman - is ideal for lounge and waiting areas as well as the home.
The Egg originated in Arne Jacobsen's garage - cast in plaster. Today the synthetic shell is padded with cold foam and covered with fabric or different types of leather resting on a star-shaped aluminium base.
Arne Jacobsen was very productive both as an architect and as a designer. His cooperation with Fritz Hansen dates back to xxxx. The Ant and Series 7 chairs, produced in xxxx, propelled both Jacobsen and Fritz Hansen's names into furniture history. At the end of the 50's Arne Jacobsen designed the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, which introduced the Egg, the Swan, the Swan sofa and Series xxxx to the design world. Arne Jacobsen was and is an admired and outstanding designer. His furniture and other design work have become a national and international heritage.
The shell of the Egg is of polyurethane foam with fiberglass reinforcement. The shell has an adjustable tilt which can be adjusted to the weight of the individual user. The base consists of a satin-polished, welded steel tube and a 4-star base in injection molded aluminium. The Egg may be upholstered with fabric or leather and is also available with an automatic return mechanism.
egg chair: 33.8" w | 31.1" d | 42" h | seat: 14.5" h