Fritz hansen EGG™ Chair
EGG™ chair
FRED™ LOUNGE CHAIR
Designed by Arne Jacobsen
The Egg™ chair by Arne Jacobsen is masterpiece of Danish design. Jacobsen found the perfect shape for the chair by experimenting with wire and plaster in his garage.
Today, the Egg chair is recognised worldwide as one of the triumphs of Jacobsen’s legendary career and a Scandinavian design icon.
INFORMATION
BRAND
Fritz hansen
PRODUCT TYPE
Chair
PRODUCTION
Made in Denmark
COLLECTION
Egg
MATERIAL
- Black
- PVD Coated Metal
ENVIRONMENT
Indoor
MODEL
3316
CLEANING AND CARE
- Dry cloth.
- Dust regularly with a soft
DIMENSIONS
- Height : 104 cm
- Width : 86 cm
- Depth : 79 cm
CERTIFICATIONS
Egg™ is GreenGuard Gold certified.
UPHOLSTERY
- Grace
- Chestnut
ARMREST HEIGHT
58 cm
SEAT HEIGHT
37 cm
YEAR OF LAUNCH
1958
DESIGNER
Arne Jacobsen
CRAFTMANSHIP
The history of Fritz Hansen is characterized by stupendous craftsmanship, unique design and an inherent sense of premium quality.
PACKAGING
The chair/footstool is covered with a recycled plastic bag and shipped in a recycled cardboard box. All packaging material can be recycled.
AVAILABLE COLORS
2
PRE-ASSEMBLED
Yes
FINISHES
- Vanir
- Chestnut Grace
DESIGNER
ARNE JACOBSEN
1902-1971 Design visionary and creator of the Egg™, Swan™, Series 7™ and Drop™ chairs, among other iconic furniture pieces.
In design, Jacobsen rarely knew what he wanted ahead of time - despite the seemingly effortless line. Here, Jacobsen was far from the confident person he was seen to be with builders.
Apart from the basic idea, conceived with a keen sense of proportion and an unusual talent for design and form, nothing was determined ahead of time.
THE REBELLIOUS ARNE JACOBSEN
It is said that as a child growing up in Copenhagen, Arne Jacobsen painted over the Victorian wallpaper in his bedroom. But young Arne did not cover his walls with typical childish drawings or paint the ornate wallpaper boyish blue. Instead, he decided to paint his room entirely white.
His decision may seem commonplace today, but in the early twentieth century white walls were not yet in fashion. From the very beginning, Arne Jacobsen was ahead of his time.
For more than half of the 20th century, Arne Jacobsen’s ideas shaped the landscape of Danish design, rippling out from Scandinavia to influence architects and designers around the world. He directed projects ranging from complex buildings such as Denmark’s National Bank to humble undertakings that included designing a teaspoon for his cutlery set.
Working with a relatively small studio staff driven by an unquenchable desire to create, Jacobsen’s creative process centred on his strict consideration of detail. He brought his visions to life with meticulous, hand-painted watercolour sketches. In any given year, Jacobsen managed to design what others might produce in five.
THE MEN
Arne Jacobsen was a notoriously difficult man to work with, sarcastic and demanding, and even requiring his own staff to work around the clock rather than tend to their families.
At home, he lined his cups and glasses in neat rows and ensured the children’s toys were stored out of sight. While redecorating, he had his family hold up picture frames for hours on end to make sure the final composition was just right. Yet despite his peculiarities, Jacobsen was a well-rounded individual who enjoyed painting, studying nature and tending to saplings.
He had a warm, self-depreciating sense of humour evident in his hand-drawn Christmas cards to close friends or his carefully considered statements on subjects close to his heart.
As a child, he liked to play the clown and throughout adulthood he continued his boyhood antics – once donning a hollowed-out melon as a hat. Oftentimes Jacobsen looked to escape the very thing he had helped to create: “I am choking on aesthetics,” he would say in private, where even the pastries he ate had to look as good as they tasted.
Little wonder, then, that he often sought joy and comfort in places where anti-design and anti-aesthetics ruled. His legacy – as a pioneering and uncompromising modernist designer and a nature-loving, affable family man – reflects his complex nature.
SEMANTIC QUIRKS
Arne Jacobsen was not considered intellectual or analytical in a traditional sense. His design vernacular has become legendary in the industry thanks to expressions such as “as thin as possible and never in the middle,” and “today, we have to make a truly low/round project.” Jacobsen would also ask how objects had been “behaving” – personifying the pieces he created.
THE EGG™, 1958
Arne Jacobsen designed the Egg chair for the lobby and reception areas at Copenhagen’s SAS Royal Hotel.
BELLA VISTA, 1934
The Bella Vista housing estate was built by Arne Jacobsen between 1931 and 1934. The name refers to a villa which had previously stood on the site.
JACOBSEN’S PRACTICE
Arne Jacobsen rarely knew where his ideas would take him. His seemingly effortless approach to design coupled with his keen sense of proportion and rare talent for form led him to create objects of lasting beauty. Nonetheless, his intuitive process led others to perceive him as insecure and lacking direction. Instead, he worked organically, pushing the boundaries of the possible as his ideas progressed.
UNREMITTING CREATIVITY
Jacobsen worked tirelessly on his designs. Form, technology and materials were carefully considered at every step and provided him with a framework from which he could develop his ideas. A perfectionist by nature, he continually refined his designs, elaborating on initial sketches and exploring and developing new techniques, which often resulted in delays in production.
CARE & MAINTENANCE
GENERAL INFORMATION
POWDER COATED STEEL; POWDER COATED ALUMINIUM Powder coating is used as a metal finish. The dry coating process whereby pigments are applied to metal surfaces is cured with heat for a durable, protective finish. Fritz Hansen uses powder coating on chairs, tables, shelving systems and other furniture items.
CAUTION
Never use abrasive cleaners, including steel wool and polish. Instead, use a mild detergent and follow the packaging instructions.
CLEANING & STAIN REMOVAL
For daily cleaning, wipe with a clean, damp cloth. Stains and dirt can be removed using a solution of hot water and a universal cleaning product, soap flakes (two tablespoons to one litre of lukewarm water), washing detergent or a mild vinegar solution.
Wick away excess water immediately and wipe dry with a clean cloth.For deeper cleaning, wipe away dirt and debris. Wring a clean cloth in a solution of water and a universal cleaning detergent, adding a little detergent directly on the cloth before applying to the stain(s).
AVOIDING
For stubborn stains, apply detergent directly and let it sit for a minute or two before rinsing with clean water. To avoid water marks, wipe dry with a soft cloth. Remove stains and spills as quickly as possible, rinsing with clean water and drying with a soft cloth to avoid water marks.
-Ink/wax crayon : Spot removal with benzine cleaning solvent* followed by a universal cleaner. -Chewing gum : Benzine cleaning solvent*. -Beverages : Universal cleaner. -Cosmetics/shoe polish : Universal cleaner. -Oil : Benzine cleaning solvent* or universal cleaner. -Glue : Spot removal with benzine cleaning solvent* followed by a universal cleaner. -Candlewax : Benzine cleaning solvent*. -Printing ink : Spot removal with benzine cleaning solvent* followed by a universal cleaner. -Soot/nicotine : Universal cleaner -Finger marks : Universal cleaner or methylated spirits/glass cleaner. -Benzine is highly flammable. Use with caution, away from naked flames and in a well-ventilated room.
