Arne Jacobsen Egg
How Arne Jacobsen Transformed The Egg Chair
The Arne Jacobsen egg chair has always been a design that makes people smile as soon as they see that stunning shape and design. Debuted at the 1964 World's Fair in Flushing, New York, this classic chair has held a place in the public's imagination ever since.
The egg chair's ultra-modern design that was considered cutting edge in the 1960's, and is still popular today because of its retro feel. The chair has legions of fans around the globe, who revel not just in the graceful design but in the unmatched comfort and solitude found in side.
Arne Jacobsen's Background
Arne Jacobsen was born in 1902 in Copenhagen, Denmark. While in art school, he received a silver medal in chair design at the famous Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs held in Paris in 1925. It was during his time at the Exposition that he saw the works of Le Corbusier for the first time.
In 1928, he graduated from the Academy of Arts in Copenhagen and received his degree. However, during World War II, Jacobsen was forced into exile in Sweden for two years.
In 1956, Arne Jacobsen received the job of a lifetime to design the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen as well as the Aj Cutlery. This is when the famous Jacobsen egg chair and swan chair were born.
His career continued with his Series 7 chair which is notorious as the chair used in the nude photograph of Christine Keeler that led to the infamous Profumo Affair.
In 1971, Jacobsen passed away in his home city of Copenhagen, but left a legacy of design for all to see.
Egg Chair Today
As the years have gone by, Arne Jacobsen egg chairs have found their way into homes across the world. New technology and designs have made alterations on the original design. Today you can find hanging egg chairs that look lovely in a garden or outdoor setting or a retro egg chair for the modern and stylish designers. You can even find egg chairs equipped with stereos for complete surround sound
The Stereo Egg Chair
The egg chair can provide a sound experience unlike anything you've ever heard - sharp, clear and completely enthralling - and you can enjoy this remarkable quality with either the surround sound speakers of the optional tactile transducer.
This is the must-have chair for all music lovers. The remarkable design of the egg chair folds you into a warm and comfortable place and draws you into a world of unparalleled musical pleasure. Many fans refer to this stereo chair as a room within a room. That's because the chair design blocks out all the noise and sounds of the outside world, so that all you hear are the pure sounds of your music. The stereo egg chair is the perfect way to create your own private get-away.
Available only at Inmod.com, the updated version of the Arne Jacobsen egg is the only way to listen to your favorite tunes. Based on the popular Stereo Alpha Chair by Lee West, the modPod has a retro feel but is armed with a modern array of stereo capabilities, which can be customized to suit your needs. What better way to relax at the end of the day than in your very own, uniquely designed stereo lounger? ModPod Egg Chairs are hand-made to your specific order by expert craftsmen in the United States.
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