Lot n° 4
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Arne JACOBSEN (1902-1971) - DENMARK - Lot 4
Arne JACOBSEN (1902-1971) - DENMARK
Egg chair - Black leather, we join an ottoman in Eggplant leather quite different, 1958. – L86 x W 95 x H 38/1O7 cm.
Gallery certificate will be given to the buyer.
Shipping to Paris 200 eur.
Arne Jacobsen was one of Denmark’s most significant architects and designers. His large and diverse body of work has left profound imprints on Danish and international design and architecture history.
Arne Jacobsen’s most famous architecture projects include Aarhus City Hall, the Munkegaard School, SAS Royal Hotel, the National Bank of Denmark and St. Catherine’s College in Oxford, England. In these works of architecture, Arne Jacobsen not only created the building structures but also designed the interior in every detail, creating complete design experiences in which the landscape around the building and the furniture, lamps, fixtures and textiles inside it were all part of a perfectly balanced and coherent whole. With visionary designs, such as the Egg and Swan chairs, the Cylinda Line tableware series and the VOLA series of taps and accessories, Arne Jacobsen’s influence reached far beyond Denmark’s borders.
Fritz Hansen passionately produced the Egg Chair by designer Arne Jacobsen in 1958. He created this chair, also known as the Egg Chair, as well as the Swan armchair, for the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen using high-quality leather materials. The technical robustness of the foam-covered plastic seat shell guarantees unprecedented comfort. At the time, this seat was totally innovative. Even today, this incredible shape, combining backrest, armrests and seat in a single unit, remains an extraordinary object.
Awards – Museums
The Egg Chair designed by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen has received several awards and recognitions over the years. Here are some of them:
Grand Prix** at the Triennale di Milano, 1958
International Design Award, USA: The Egg Chair has won various international design awards for its innovative and iconic design.
Permanent Display at MoMA, New York.
Timeless Design Icon - While not a specific award, the Egg Chair has achieved status as a timeless design icon, often featured in lists of the most iconic and influential furniture designs of the 20th century
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