Designed in 1958 by the legendary Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, the Egg Armchair (originally Model 3316) is one of the most celebrated and globally recognized designs in modern furniture history. Commissioned alongside its sibling, the Swan Chair, for the grand lobby of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Egg Armchair was engineered to do something truly unique: carve out absolute acoustic and visual privacy in highly bustling public spaces. To achieve the chair's revolutionary organic shape, Jacobsen didn't sketch it on paper. Instead, like a true sculptor, he spent weeks in his garage working with large blocks of plaster, carving and refining a fluid shell by hand until the proportions were immaculate. Technologically, the Egg pushed mid-century manufacturing boundaries. It utilizes a state-of-the-art inner polyurethane foam shell reinforced with fiberglass. This dense, structural foam allowed Jacobsen to form the chair’s dramatic wingback curves without a single straight line, seam, or internal wooden joint.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Dimensions:
- Height 110 cm (43.3")
- Width 80 cm (31.5")
- Depth 82 cm (32”)
- SeatH 45 cm (17.7”)
Materials:
- Aluminium
- Fabric
Leather
General Information:
- Living room
- Hotel room
- Indoor use
The legacy of the Bauhaus is truly remarkable, isn't it? Its approach to integrating art, craft, and technology has left an indelible mark on various design disciplines. Here's a bit more detail on some of the iconic pieces and their designers you mentioned:
1. Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer: This chair, with its innovative use of tubular steel, was revolutionary for its time and remains a design classic. 2. Barcelona Chair by Mies van der Rohe: Known for its sleek lines and luxury materials, this chair epitomizes modern elegance. 3. Cesca Chair by Marcel Breuer: Combining a tubular steel frame with a caned seat and back, this chair is celebrated for its simplicity and comfort. 4. Table Bauhaus by Marcel Breuer: This table, like many of Breuer's designs, showcases the clean lines and functional forms that are hallmarks of the Bauhaus aesthetic.
The Bauhaus' influence extends beyond furniture; it has shaped graphic design, typography, and architecture, pushing the boundaries of what's possible and encouraging a minimalist yet functional approach.
