The Egg 1958-2008
Green-Lounge
    LOUNGE
    ALPHABET
    ATTITUDE
    EGG
    SWAN SOFA
    SWAN
    OXFORD
    3300
    PK22
    PK24
    PK31
    PK25
    PK20
    PK80
    DECISION
    PK33
    PK91
    LISSONI
    SPACE

    the egg  

    Designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958.

    Developed for the lobby and reception areas at the Royal Hotel in Copenhagen designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958.

    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.

     

    And read all about the fabulous patchwork Eggs by Tal R 

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    The Egg is also available in a 1:6 scale model by 1:6 Design

     

    See the slide show

     

    Further details on:

    CAD drawings

    Product facts

     

    Maintenance guides on:

    Leather - Elegance and Natural

    Leather - Soft leather and Classic

    Fabrics

    Fritz Hansen A/S - Allerødvej 8 - 3450 Allerød - Denmark - Tel. +45 4817 2300 - www.fritzhansen.com