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Fritz Hansen Egg Chair

Designed by Arne Jacobsen · 1958 · Fritz Hansen

Hotel lobbies and living rooms wanting Arne Jacobsen's cocooning swivel Egg chair.

$10,499 – $17,499

  • 5-year warranty
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Summary

Arne Jacobsen's 1958 Egg: an enclosing lounge chair that swivels and tilts on a star base.

Best for

  • Living rooms or lobbies that want a statement lounge chair.
  • Reading corners; the high, curved shell wraps around you.
  • Choosing between many fabrics and leathers.

Good to check first

  • Seat height is 37 cm, lower than a dining chair.
  • The cover changes the price a lot, from fabric to leather.
  • The footstool is sold separately.

The trade-off

A design icon with a swivel and tilt, at a very high price.

Value check

Lists at $10,499 to $17,499 depending on cover in Fritz Hansen's US recommended prices.

Price
$10,499 – $17,499
Warranty
5 years

What Fritz Hansen highlights

  • Swivel and tilt

    The chair sits on a star-shaped base and can swivel and tilt.

  • Shaped by hand

    Fritz Hansen says Jacobsen found the shape by testing wire and plaster models in his garage.

  • Covers

    It is upholstered in a choice of fabrics or leathers.

As described by Fritz Hansen on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Seat height 37 cm (14.6 in).
  • Overall 86 W × 79 D × 104 H cm.
  • Arm height 58 cm.

Delivery and setup

  • 5-year warranty from delivery; normal wear of upholstery is not covered.

Sources: Fritz Hansen, Egg 3316 ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Fritz Hansen, Egg 3316 product data ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026) · Fritz Hansen, Warranty ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
Height 104 cm, Width 86 cm, Depth 79 cm; Armrest height 58 cm (40.9 x 33.9 x 31.1 in (H x W x D); armrest height 22.8 in)
Seat height
37 cm (14.6 in)
Adjustments
Arms
Armrest height 58 cm (22.8 in (also listed by the brand))
Build and warranty
Warranty
5 years

About Fritz Hansen

Founded
1872, in Copenhagen, Denmark, by Fritz Hansen

Cabinetmaker Fritz Hansen received his trade licence in Copenhagen in 1872. In 1885 he opened his own furniture production under his name.

Questions

How much does the Fritz Hansen Egg Chair cost?

It costs $10,499 – $17,499 at the Fritz Hansen US online store (fritzhansen.com, US market; recommended retail price feed) (Egg lounge chair 3316; range over fabric/leather upholstery; footstool excluded), checked Oct 2026.

What sizes or versions of the Fritz Hansen Egg Chair are there?

It comes in height 104 cm, Width 86 cm, Depth 79 cm; Armrest height 58 cm.

Where can I buy the Fritz Hansen Egg Chair?

You can buy it from Amazon or the Fritz Hansen US online store (fritzhansen.com, US market; recommended retail price feed). Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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