2 June, 2008

Äggstolen celebrates 50th anniversary

Arne Jacobsen designed the world-famous Äggstolen 1958 which means that this year celebrates the 50th anniversary of this icon of Scandinavian furniture design. The manufacturer of the Egg, Fritz Hansen, launched its golden jubilee in 2008 with 999 copies of a limited edition. The limited edition is a sophisticated combination of leather and suede with a solar bronsbas. Each copy has a unique number and a short text about the history and origin of the seat design engraved.

Egg

1958 Arne Jacobsen designed the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, as well as much of the furniture. For its busy lobby, he created the egg and swan chairs, considered the world's first spin only upholstered chairs. This public area was the handmade äggstolen unique as it could be spun to thread direction or away from others if privacy was desired. A tilt mechanism allows for relaxed stay and the high back and flexure members is reminiscent of a traditional wing chair.

Together they sweep into the person sitting in the chair in a single well-shaped shell that seems to float above the floor. 50 years after its design äggstolen still used in advertising, film and television as a symbol of sophisticated urban look. It is perhaps the single most recognizable icon of the twentieth century interior design. Inspired by Charles and Ray Eames works, Arne Jacobsen was considered one of the most influential furniture designers of the last century.

The egg was designed in a typical Jacobsen style, but rädsa for pressing the material to its boundary, and often used spirit of the new material to make their proper designs. Jacobsen did create the shell to äggstolen of plaster in his own garage. Today, synthetic shell padded with foam and covered by a cloth or leather, various types of resting on a star shaped alumina basis.

Arne Jacobsen was one of Denmark's most influential architects and designers during the 1900s. His exquisite äggstol was a testament to his passion for modernism and his love for Scandinavian simplicity. His work in structural design, furniture , glassware, cutlery, and many other areas allowed him to make a name synonymous with the Scandinavian modern movement.

In the furniture design world, he created some of the most recognized chairs of all time such as Series 7 chair, Ant, Swan, and of course egg. In fact, he was such a prolific designer that you will either own or want to have a Jacobsen-inspired piece of furniture at least once. Jacobsen's Swan and Äggstolar is in production, although the early originals are also coveted collectibles.