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Arne Jacobsen is a known name in the world of design as both an architect and a designer. Hotels textile furniture, the Danish designer has had a productive career and successful and drawings are still celebrated today. Born in 1902 in Copenhagen, he died unexpectedly in 1971 left several projects unfinished. The Egg, designed in 1958, is one of his most famous creations, and continues to have a place in today's interiors.
Arne Jacobsen is a known name in the world of design as both an architect and a designer. Hotels textile furniture, the Danish designer has had a productive career and successful and drawings are still celebrated today. Born in 1902 in Copenhagen, he died unexpectedly in 1971 left several projects unfinished. The Egg, designed in 1958, is one of his most famous creations, and continues to have a place in today's interiors.
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Discover its history
in 1956, Arne Jacobsen was commissioned by Danish airline SAS to design the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark , right down to the last detail, including furniture and cutlery. T oday known to Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, i t was then the tallest building in the country, and has been hailed as the first "Design Hotel .
The Egg chair, which Jacobsen designed in 1958, was one of the pieces he created especially for the hotel. The building was not entirely successful, and today stands stripped of much of his original drawings, with only one preserved room. The egg, however, became one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
in 1956, Arne Jacobsen was commissioned by Danish airline SAS to design the Royal SAS Hotel in Copenhagen, Denmark , right down to the last detail, including furniture and cutlery. T oday known to Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, i t was then the tallest building in the country, and has been hailed as the first "Design Hotel .
The Egg chair, which Jacobsen designed in 1958, was one of the pieces he created especially for the hotel. The building was not entirely successful, and today stands stripped of much of his original drawings, with only one preserved room. The egg, however, became one of the most iconic chairs of the 20th century.
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Enjoy its form
The egg is made from a polyurethane foam shell which is padded with cold, padded foam, and stands on a pedestal shiny satin steel and aluminum. Its design is striking and unusual -. The curves create an enveloping effect that oozes comfort and style, as if enveloping you in its smooth lines
The egg is made from a polyurethane foam shell which is padded with cold, padded foam, and stands on a pedestal shiny satin steel and aluminum. Its design is striking and unusual -. The curves create an enveloping effect that oozes comfort and style, as if enveloping you in its smooth lines
Arboniés King Vlock
Celebrate modernism
modernist movement came to prominence in the early decades 20th century. The modern style left excess and entanglement, and instead of celebrated and simple geometry shapes and light materials. Jacobsen was influenced by modernist designers including Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and s implicitly and functionality have become characteristic of his drawings, illustrated by the President of the egg .
modernist movement came to prominence in the early decades 20th century. The modern style left excess and entanglement, and instead of celebrated and simple geometry shapes and light materials. Jacobsen was influenced by modernist designers including Le Corbusier and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and s implicitly and functionality have become characteristic of his drawings, illustrated by the President of the egg .
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Contrast with lines
egg curves offer a striking contrast to the straight lines of windows, furniture and works of art in this room. Choose red plain largely neutral environment ensures that it is the undisputed star of the show.
egg curves offer a striking contrast to the straight lines of windows, furniture and works of art in this room. Choose red plain largely neutral environment ensures that it is the undisputed star of the show.
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Be bold black
black, egg makes a strong statement. Here, its rounded lines are picked up in the cushions and sofa, all contributing to soften the crisp room. The juxtaposition of black and white mime, the distinction between the old building and modernist furnishings.
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black, egg makes a strong statement. Here, its rounded lines are picked up in the cushions and sofa, all contributing to soften the crisp room. The juxtaposition of black and white mime, the distinction between the old building and modernist furnishings.
Get Ideas for the perfect chair
Andrew Flesher Interiors
Keep it classic
despite being decidedly modern aesthetic, when wearing a rich color , as leather chocolate, egg chair is perfect in a traditional pattern, lend a touch of design in a classic room. Its gentle curves pick up on the lines of the rear wing chair and architectural arches.
despite being decidedly modern aesthetic, when wearing a rich color , as leather chocolate, egg chair is perfect in a traditional pattern, lend a touch of design in a classic room. Its gentle curves pick up on the lines of the rear wing chair and architectural arches.
Shinberg Levinas Architectural Design
Position wisely
If you invest in an egg chair, he must be given a fitting step in your home. Choose carefully its position to ensure that he gets as much exposure as possible. This deep yellow model is almost surrounded by the corridor, making it visible from inside and outside the chamber. The bright color against the dark zebrawood wall it also helps to stand out.
If you invest in an egg chair, he must be given a fitting step in your home. Choose carefully its position to ensure that he gets as much exposure as possible. This deep yellow model is almost surrounded by the corridor, making it visible from inside and outside the chamber. The bright color against the dark zebrawood wall it also helps to stand out.
Beasley & Henley Interior Design
Settle for subtle
If you prefer your Egg chair to blend, choose a neutral color that matches perfectly with the rest of the room. This pair ooze style and subtle sophistication.
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If you prefer your Egg chair to blend, choose a neutral color that matches perfectly with the rest of the room. This pair ooze style and subtle sophistication.
See 11 ways with triangulation chair Hans J Wegner
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opt for a ladder
Go all the way the team and the Egg chair with his companion ladder to give it more weight in one room. This will be the ideal place to rest tired feet in the true fashion designer.
Tell us ...
If you were to buy an Egg chair, what color would you go for? Tell us in the comments below. If you have one, we'd like you attach your photos.
Go all the way the team and the Egg chair with his companion ladder to give it more weight in one room. This will be the ideal place to rest tired feet in the true fashion designer.
Tell us ...
If you were to buy an Egg chair, what color would you go for? Tell us in the comments below. If you have one, we'd like you attach your photos.