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Arne Jacobsen: Modern Furniture Designer and Father of the Egg Chair

If it is modern Scandinavian furniture design, probably no other man holds more reverence or fame than that of the Danish architect-designer Arne Jacobsen. Recognized as one of the greatest designers of all time, Arne Emil Jacobsen (1902-1971) helped pioneer modern design into Danish furniture, notably that of the Danish Modern movement of the mid-20th century. He is also widely remembered today for his extremely popular modern furniture designs such as the…See More
Blog post by Danny Holmes Nov 18, 2009
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Iconic Modern Furniture: The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Although he is more remembered today for the many beautiful buildings he designed, the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen was also a prolific furniture designer. A proponent of the Danish Modern style in design, Arne Jacobsen were groundbreaking for their day as they were often of unconventional shapes made with space-age materials. One such exemplary Jacobsen is the Egg chair.Regarded as Jacobsen's most popular furniture design, the Egg chair is a simple red chair with a plaster body and a metal…See More
Blog post by Danny Holmes Nov 6, 2009
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The Egg Chair: Danish Modern Design at its Finest

One of the most prominent furniture designers of the mid-20th century, the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen made several furniture designs to complement the interiors of his buildings. His furniture designs were notable for incorporating the Danish Modern style, an offshoot of the Modern design movement characterized for its use of light materials and fine Viking craftsmanship. One great example of such a Jacobsen furniture design is his Egg Chair.Designed by Jacobsen in 1958, the Egg Chair is a…See More
Blog post by Danny Holmes Oct 24, 2009
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The Egg Chair: Danish Modern Furniture Design by Arne Jacobsen

The Danish architect Arne Emil Jacobsen is commonly remembered worldwide for his distinct architectural designs, but anybody with a working knowledge of the history of 20th century furniture design can also tell you that he was also an accomplished furniture designer. A proponent of the so-called Danish Modern style, Arne Jacobsen designed chairs, sofas and other furnishings noted for their light, simple construction as well as for its use of synthetic materials. A great example of such a…See More
Blog post by Danny Holmes Oct 17, 2009
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I have heard the egg chair is very comfortable in addition to its great design, I have the Eames chair and ottoman and have been thinking about getting this chair, Is it ever possible to get a vintage chair in good shape? To find good prices in…
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The Egg Chair: Modern Furniture Design by Modern Architect Arne Jacobsen

Though he is probably more remembered for the modernist buildings he designed, the renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen was also an accomplished furniture designer. A very meticulous man, Jacobsen often furnished the interiors of his buildings with furniture he designed himself. His furniture designs were notable not only for incorporating the light, minimalist qualities of Danish Modern design but also for using unconventional materials. Today Jacobsen’s furnishings are considered classic…See More
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The Egg Chair: Classic Danish Modern Furniture by Arne Jacobsen

One of the more unique offshoots of the Modern design movement of the early 20th century, the Danish Modern style is characterized by its use of light materials (usually teak and exceptionally fine craftsmanship that is trademark of the ancient Viking tradition. Though its popularity faded in the late 1960's, several danish modern furniture designs have withstood the test of time and are still being manufactured this day. Among these is the…See More
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The Egg Chair; Danish Modern Furniture by Eero Aarnio

The Modern design movement of the early 20th century has branched out into several different branches and styles, and arguably one of its most unique is the Danish Modern style. High popular in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, the Danish Modern style characterized furniture designs made in Denmark that combined the light, sleek aspects of modernist furniture with the meticulous craftsmanship of traditional Viking furniture. One great example of such Danish modern furniture is the…See More
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The Egg Chair: Modern furniture by Danish Modern Architect Arne Jacobsen

The Danish architect Arne Jacobsen, in addition to his contributions to the field of modern architecture, has also made several furniture designs of the Danish Modern style. One of these chairs was the so-called Egg Chair. Designed in 1958, the Egg Chair is a large chair composed of a rounded egg-like body affixed to a rigid metal base. Jacobsen built the Egg Chair for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen for the Scandinavian Airlines System.Arne Jacobsen was fond of using new and innovative…See More
Blog post by Danny Holmes Sep 19, 2009
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The Egg Chair: Danish Modern Furniture Design by Arne Jacobsen

Although he is more commonly known for his work in the field of architecture, the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen is also remembered for the various furniture designs that complement his architectural creation. In fact, Jacobsen is recognized as a major proponent of the Danish Modern, a style of modern furniture characterized by lightness of construction and materials and fine Scandinavian craftsmanship. Today, several of Jacobsen's furniture designs are still in production, with the most…See More
Blog post by Danny Holmes Aug 27, 2009

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Arne Jacobsen: Modern Furniture Designer and Father of the Egg Chair

If it is modern Scandinavian furniture design, probably no other man holds more reverence or fame than that of the Danish architect-designer Arne Jacobsen. Recognized as one of the greatest designers of all time, Arne Emil Jacobsen (1902-1971) helped pioneer modern design into Danish furniture, notably that of the Danish Modern movement of the mid-20th century. He is also widely remembered today for his extremely popular modern furniture designs such as the… Continue

Posted by Danny Holmes on November 18, 2009 at 12:10pm

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Iconic Modern Furniture: The Egg Chair by Arne Jacobsen

Although he is more remembered today for the many beautiful buildings he designed, the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen was also a prolific furniture designer. A proponent of the Danish Modern style in design, Arne Jacobsen were groundbreaking for their day as they were often of unconventional shapes made with space-age materials. One such exemplary Jacobsen is the Egg chair.



Regarded as Jacobsen's most popular furniture design, the Egg chair is a simple red chair with a plaster body… Continue

Posted by Danny Holmes on November 6, 2009 at 11:50am

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The Egg Chair: Danish Modern Design at its Finest

One of the most prominent furniture designers of the mid-20th century, the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen made several furniture designs to complement the interiors of his buildings. His furniture designs were notable for incorporating the Danish Modern style, an offshoot of the Modern design movement characterized for its use of light materials and fine Viking craftsmanship. One great example of such a Jacobsen furniture design is his Egg Chair.



Designed by Jacobsen in 1958, the Egg… Continue

Posted by Danny Holmes on October 24, 2009 at 4:32pm

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The Egg Chair: Danish Modern Furniture Design by Arne Jacobsen

The Danish architect Arne Emil Jacobsen is commonly remembered worldwide for his distinct architectural designs, but anybody with a working knowledge of the history of 20th century furniture design can also tell you that he was also an accomplished furniture designer. A proponent of the so-called Danish Modern style, Arne Jacobsen designed chairs, sofas and other furnishings noted for their light, simple construction as well as for its use of synthetic materials. A great example of such a… Continue

Posted by Danny Holmes on October 17, 2009 at 1:00pm

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The Egg Chair: Modern Furniture Design by Modern Architect Arne Jacobsen

Though he is probably more remembered for the modernist buildings he designed, the renowned Danish architect Arne Jacobsen was also an accomplished furniture designer. A very meticulous man, Jacobsen often furnished the interiors of his buildings with furniture he designed himself. His furniture designs were notable not only for incorporating the light, minimalist qualities of Danish Modern design but also for using unconventional materials. Today Jacobsen’s furnishings are considered classic… Continue

Posted by Danny Holmes on October 14, 2009 at 10:49am

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