Apr 12, 2008
Even Ikea’s getting in on the egg chair action
I think we can all guess were the influence for this one came for, although I quite like the toned down arms, possibly acting as a complimentary piece to the original jacobsen design.
Designed by Carl Öjerstam and available in a black/white or black/yellow colour combination, It’s also got a chrome swivel base and a cotton cushion cover. It retails for $299, what are your thoughts on Ikea’s design?
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Cat
I saw that IKEA chair the other day, and instantly thought “Oh, they’re knocking off the Egg Chair!” I own a Le Corbusier chaise lounge and an Eames lounge chair+ottoman, both of which were found for ridiculously low prices used, but I’d really much rather have an Egg Chair. So far I can’t find a sucker who is selling one at a garage sale.
The IKEA chair is very nice looking, but it lacks the grace and beauty of the wings that the Egg Chair features.
BTW, I stumbled across your site while googling in hopes of finding a bargain on a used egg chair. At this point, all I can afford is this version:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Miniature-Designer-Egg-Chair-Arne-Jacobsen-Dollhouse_W0QQitemZ290283646525QQcmdZViewItemQQptZDolls?_trksid=p3286.m20.l1116
Jan 10th, 2009
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