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Cast Brass and Leather Primal Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Primal lounge chair, a quintessential masterpiece from Egg Designs that stands as an icon of
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Brutalist Modern Brass, Black Oak & Boucle' Cant Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Cant lounge chair has strong Brutalist proportions, this piece is designed by Egg Designs and
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Plush Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Behold the Primal lounge chair—an embodiment of Egg's design legacy and a true icon in the realm of
Category

2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Tiger Velvet Primal Statement Lounge Chair, Solid Cast Brass Legs by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
Enter the realm of timeless sophistication with the Primal lounge chair, a pinnacle of Egg's design
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2010s Portuguese Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's Feel Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg Designs and
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

So Disco Modern 70's Inspired Ceramic Leg & Boucle' Lounge Chair by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The So Disco lounge chair is part of the So Disco collection designed by Egg Designs and
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut, Upholstery, Ceramic

70's Inspired Modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Wingback by Egg Designs
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, wingback lounge chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg
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2010s South African Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair Swiveling Fritz Hansen Style Egg Chair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For sale is a pair of elegant modern Egg Chairs, exemplifying sleek design and comfort. These
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21st Century and Contemporary Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Walnut Timber, Rattan and Linen Livingston Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The livingston lounge chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson lounge chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Walnut Timber, Rattan, Linen Livingston Dining Room Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Livingston dining room chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
with tons of life on the fabric. The ultra modern chair is in the style the iconic Arne Jacobsen world
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Bar Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson bar chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed and Leather Jetson Glamour Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Jetson dining chair is part of the Tala collection designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass, Steel

Mid-Century Modern Style Flower Power Woven Hanging Egg Chair
Located in Stamford, CT
A one of a kind fun statement piece: Groovy Mod woven fiber cord hanging egg chair in blue, green
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21st Century and Contemporary American Bohemian Swivel Chairs

Materials

Cord

Modern, Walnut, Solid Brass and Cream Boucle' Malta 3 Leg Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs works equally well as a dining, lounge
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Ardmore Linen Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works equally
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Dining and Lounge Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Modern Malta dining room chair designed by Egg Designs and manufactured in South Africa works
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Lucite Acrylic, Brass Detailed, Cream Boucle' Anhele Glamour Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
The Anhele dining chair with its 70's futuristic styling has a crystal clear Lucite/Plexiglass
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2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

70's feel modern Boucle, Brass & Carved Walnut Oromo Upholstered Dining Chair
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
This bespoke, luxurious, upholstered dining chair is part of the Oromo collection designed by Egg
Category

2010s South African Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Modern, Walnut Timber, Solid Brass and Boucle' Malta Barstool
By Egg Designs
Located in Bothas Hill, KZN
style dining room chair has a solid Walnut timber frame with solid brass details. It is upholstered in a
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2010s South African Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Pair, Mid Century Modern Style Swivel Egg Chair Manner of Bramin
By Bramin Mobler
Located in Atlanta, GA
American, 20th century. A pair of mid century modern style swivel armchairs in the style of H.W
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Pair Mid-Century Oval Egg Chairs Blu Velvet Ico Parisi Style Italian Design 1950
By Ico Parisi
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Very original chairs of great character that make the furniture that represent it unique, very
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet

White Metal Powder Hanging Coated Egg Chair, 1960s
Located in Chesham, GB
A hanging white powder coated egg chair with red cushion. Manufacturer - Unknown Design
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Modern Tan Leather Egg Style Wide Back Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, De Sede
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Chrome star base swivel tan leather lounge chair and ottoman probably Scandinavian. Jacobsen style
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Egg chair by Peter Ghyczy in fiberglass and synthetic leather 1970
By Peter Ghyczy
Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ
Incredible egg chair in fiberglass and synthetic leather circa 1970
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Vintage 1970s German International Style Club Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Italian bamboo egg chair, a timeless fusion of style and comfort inspired by the iconic designs of
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bamboo

Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
Mid-Century Bamboo Egg Chair, Italy, 1970s
H 63.59 in W 33.86 in D 25.6 in
Vintage Egg Lounge Chair Inspired by Jean Royère
By Jean Royère
Located in Chicago, IL
of this vintage 1960s egg lounge chair, a piece that not only stands out in terms of style but also
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Wood

Ergonomic Egg Chair of Concrete for Urban and Minimalistic Interior, Modern
By Solmaz Fuladi
Located in Port Orchard, WA
EGG chair by Arne Jacobsen. It is a stunning reinterpretation of the classic designs of the
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2010s Ukrainian Industrial Chairs

Materials

Concrete, Metal

Fritz Neth “Egg” Chairs for Correcta, Germany 1950
By Fritz Neth
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A fantastic pair of so called “Egg Chairs”, designed by Fritz Neth and manufactured by Correcta in
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Vintage 1950s German Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Caramel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair caramel by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Petrol by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair petrol by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Caramel by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair caramel by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Egg Chairs with Unusual Wood + Nickel Legs
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in New York City, NY
style of architect and designer Arne Jacobsen's egg chair, originally created in 1958 for the lobby and
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Nickel

Mid-20th C. Modern American Egg Shaped Acrylic Purple Chair with Iron Legs
By Thor Larsen
Located in North Miami, FL
Mid-20th century Modern/Space Age american egg shaped acrylic purple chair with iron legs By: Thor
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Mid-20th Century American Space Age Chairs

Materials

Metal, Iron

1950's Boho Design Wicker Egg Basket Lounge Chair Set
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Boho Design Style Egg Basket Barrel Lounge Chair set of 2. Made in France, 1950's period
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Vintage 1950s French Bohemian Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Grey Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair grey melange by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Sheepskin, Upholstery

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair nabuk oceano terra by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
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2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin grey by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair dark ochre by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Apple Red by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair apple red by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Pale Rose by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair pale rose by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Grey Melange by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg left lounge chair grey Melange by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Dark Ochre by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair dark ochre by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Early Arne Jacobson Egg Chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in London, GB
The iconic, egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. This chair is a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Swivel Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Midcentury Modern Design EGG Basket Wicker Chair set, Italy 1950's
By Roberto Mango
Located in Oud-Turnhout, VAN
Vintage Midcentury Modern Italian Design 'EGG Basket' Wicker Chair set of 3. Made in Italy, 1950's
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of 2 garden egg chairs by Peter Ghyczy for Reuter
By Peter Ghyczy, Reuter Products
Located in Ludwigslust, DE
Fantastic pair of Ghyczy garden eggs in a red plastic shell with white seat covers. The seat
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Vintage 1970s German Space Age Lounge Chairs

Materials

Plastic

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Scandinavian Grey by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin Scandinavian grey by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Nabuk Oceano, Terra by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair nabuk oceano terra by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Petrol Forest Green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin patchwork mix by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak, Sheepskin

Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Petrol, Forest Green by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair petrol forest green by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm
Category

2010s Danish Post-Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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Egg Style Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the egg style chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of fabric, metal and wood, every egg style chair was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the egg style chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right egg style chair, those designed in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made egg style chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Vatne Møbler, Arne Jacobsen and Selig are consistently popular.

How Much is a Egg Style Chair?

The average selling price for an egg style chair at 1stDibs is $3,202, while they’re typically $725 on the low end and $17,509 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.

Questions About Egg Style Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    The Egg chair came out in 1959. Danish designer Arne Jacobsen created it along with a number of other famous mid-century modern chairs, including the Series 7, the Swan and the Ant. Find a collection of Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024
    Arne Jacobsen invented the Egg chair. Designed in 1958 for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, it is a Scandinavian classic that has over the years become a fixture of corporate offices. The Egg chair is notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. Unlike the furniture maker's previous range of shell chairs designed in laminated wood for Fritz Hansen, the Egg reflected a soulful new vision of modernity. Its finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather (or, in the cost-conscious hotel's case, fabric). Shop a range of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    An egg chair can be worth up to $20,000. The price of an egg chair depends on the condition, upholstery material, and model.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if an Arne Jacobsen egg chair is real, check for the label. Newer models have a Republic of Fritz Hansen label attached to the fabric, older models have them attached to the base of the chair. You can also look for a sticker on the cylinder that attaches to the base with a Fritz Hansen label and a four-digit date. Shop a large collection of Arne Jacobsen and other egg chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To hang an egg chair from the ceiling, you must drill into a joist and install a hook. Then, attach a chain to the top of the chair and hang it from the hook. Having an experienced handyman tackle the job for you can help to ensure secure installation and reduce the risk of damaging your ceiling. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of egg chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    Whether Egg chairs are actually comfortable is largely a matter of personal opinion. However, many people find that the curved shape of the frame provides plenty of support. Shop a collection of Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are several different designs of egg-shaped chairs. Some of the most famous are Henrik Thor-Larsen’s Ovalia Egg Chair from 1968 and Arne Jacobsen’s Egg Chair from 1959. On 1stDibs, you’ll find a collection of egg-shaped chairs from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    The original Egg chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen in 1958. It was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. With the Egg chair, Jacobsen continued his ongoing experimentation with synthetic materials. First, he devised small-scale clay models in his garage. The prototypes' finished shells were made of fiberglass-reinforced polyurethane foam, padded with cast latex foam rubber and then upholstered with leather — or, in the cost-conscious hotel’s case, fabric. Today, the Egg chair is supported by welded steel tubing and is mounted on a lightweight aluminum base. Shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023
    Arne Jacobsen made the Egg chair for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark, in 1958. The curvy chair was meant to contrast with the SAS Royal Hotel’s straight lines as well as showcase Jacobsen’s eye for interiors. The Egg chair was notable for its overtly organic appearance, which Jacobsen achieved with craft-based padding and upholstery finishing. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of vintage Egg chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    The term French-style chair usually refers to one of two styles of chairs. The first is an upholstered armchair with an exposed wood frame, and the other is a cane chair with loose seat cushions. Both types of French-style chairs are also called bergères. On 1stDibs, find an assortment of bergères from some of the world’s top boutiques.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Morris-style chair is a type of furniture used for seating. The name comes from Morris & Company, the original manufacturer of the chair. It features a boxy reclining backrest, a matching upholstered seat cushion and wide wooden arms. Shop a selection of Morris-style chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Spool chairs are associated with a number of furniture styles. Early examples date back to the Italian Renaissance, but the heavily carved chairs became popular during the Arts and Crafts movement of the mid 18th century. You'll find a collection of spool chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    A Thonet-style chair is a wooden chair that has a curvy, bent backrest, a round seat and subtly flared legs. The chairs get their name from the original manufacturer, Thonet, which produced chairs in the mid-century modern style in Europe during the 20th century. Shop a range of Thonet furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Cassina Argyle Chair is in the style of Art Nouveau but its design lands between the Arts and Crafts era and the Art Deco style, giving it an interesting appearance that is difficult to pigeonhole. This chair was commissioned for the Argyle Street Tearooms, which gives it its name. Shop a collection of Art Nouveau furniture from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Parsons-style chair is a type of seating furniture with a simple square back and straight arms that connect to rectangular legs. The name comes from the Parsons School of Design in Paris, France, where the chairs originated in the 1930s. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Parsons-style chairs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    Chippendale is a style of chair that is mainly characterized by cabriole legs, yoked top railing, intricate back splats and dark wooden finish. It is an American design style that originated in the 16th century and yielded a wide range of furniture, in addition to chairs. Shop on 1stDibs for antique, vintage and new Chippendale style chairs today.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Like most home decor trends, swivel chairs have come in and out of popularity multiple times since their creation. However, swivel chairs are considered classic decor even when they’re not on-trend. Swivel chairs continue to be a popular choice because they spin and can suit a variety of spaces. Shop a wide variety of swivel chair styles on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertJanuary 23, 2024
    There is no single style for a bouclé chair. The term bouclé actually refers to a type of upholstery made up of looped yarns. You can find it on many different kinds of accent chairs, including mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Louis XVI pieces. Explore a diverse assortment of bouclé chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether an Arne Jacobsen Egg chair supports the back adequately is largely a matter of personal perception. Jacobsen did design the chair's ergonomic, dramatic curves to correspond to the contours of the human body in order to deliver a comfortable seating experience. On 1stDibs, find a selection of Arne Jacobsen Egg chairs.