Lot 632 , Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. An Egg chair, W.2ft 11in. H.3ft 6in.

Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen. An 'Egg' chair, with distressed faded black leather upholstery and aluminium underframe, W.2ft 11in. H.3ft 6in.
Estimate £800-1,200

Original black leather finish is now worn and discoloured, fading slightly to a very dark greenish tone, numerous surface scratches to the back, some pronounced drying out and cracking of the leather to both sides of the seat with the squab cushion heavily perished and split revealing the inner foam, an F.H. Fritz Hansen label is applied to the underside, overall a handsome chair which does require restoration to the leather.


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Sold for £1,400