How much is an Egg chair worth?

The Value of Egg Chairs Egg Chairs, even new versions, can be quite expensive. A new leather version with matching footstool crafted by Fritz Hansen can top $20,000 when purchased from an authorized dealer. The same set in various upholstery colors sells for in excess of $10,000.

When was the first Egg chair made?

1958
Making history The Egg was originally designed in 1958 for the lobby of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. The hotel was Jacobsen’s largest commission to date and he designed everything in it, from the façade to the furniture, lighting and cutlery.

Who made the original Egg chair?

Arne Jacobsen
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.

What are the Egg shaped chairs called?

An egg chair is actually a half egg shaped chair. They are also known as swing chairs, hanging basket chairs, or egg hammocks.

How can you tell if a Egg Chair is real?

An authentic Egg chair should have a proper label. Those made before 2010 will sport a red tag, while those made since have a brown one. Each chair will have the authentic Republic of Fritz Hansen logo. If it is an older model, it may have a serial number under the base.

Why is the egg chair famous?

The Egg Chair was the most outstanding part of his entire hotel design and has become a design classic with global success. It broke all design conventions with its curving shape, which Jacobsen was able to achieve by moulding the inner structure out of foam and covering it with upholstery.

Can you recover an Egg chair?

The Egg chairs are a true test of an upholsterer’s skills as they are notoriously difficult to recover with fabric. However, the chairs look better now, than they did with the original fabric, and I am very happy that I chose David’s team to do this. I thoroughly recommend Upholstery Solutions to discerning customers.