When seen from above, with its teak legs out of view, the Fried Egg chair reveals the reasoning behind its culinary moniker. The chair, originally called the Model 188, was first presented at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Furniture Exhibition in Copenhagen in 1956 by architect and designer Hans Olsen (1919–92). Olsen started his career as a cabinetmaker and eventually decided to attend the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied under the famed Danish architect and designer Kaare Klint.
Through frequent experimentation with bent laminated wood as well as an application of the principles of ergonomics and anthropometry, Olsen looked to expand on the style with which we associate his better-known Scandinavian contemporaries. Having opened his own studio in 1953, Olsen worked hard to develop the skills of a traditional craftsman and to master materials.
The flat armrest on one side of the Fried Egg chair renders it comfortable for the sitter to swing his or her legs over it while remaining firmly planted in its soft, yolk-shaped upholstered seat cushion. The asymmetrical design gives the chair a unique personality that challenges more traditional examples of Scandinavian modernism yet still maintains the principles of functionality and material simplicity.
Fried Egg Two-Tone Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A unique asymmetrical lounge chair, designed by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen in the 1950s. Fried Egg is also available in an exclusive anniversary edition with s...
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Dwell Lounge Chair, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
The Dwell lounge chair is a beautiful design element in itself, and just as elegant as part of a bigger conversation grouping: for example, accompanied by the sofa in the same timele...
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Cape Lounge Chair, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the cape armchair a real eyecatch...
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Cape Lounge Chair with Stitches, by Charlotte Høncke from Warm Nordic
Located in Viby J, DK
An elegant armchair with an organic design inspired by the puffed sleeves and layered designs of haute couture. Its soft lines and chic details make the Cape armchair a real eyecatch...
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Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair with Smoked Oak Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A Classic, sophisticated armchair created in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. Mr. Olsen is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine sofa...
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Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair with Smoked Legs, by Hans Olsen from Warm Nordic
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
A classic, sophisticated armchair created in the 1950s by the highly acclaimed Danish architect, Hans Olsen. Mr Olsen is an original design that is a perfect match for a gentleman’s room or a feminine...
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Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin patchwork mix by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material: Sheepskin, Textile or nubuck upholstery, Solid oiled teak Weight: 25 k...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin patchwork Mix by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D 99 x W 68 x H 68 cm Material: Sheepskin, Textile or nubuck upholstery, Solid oiled teak Weight: 2...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair sheepskin drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material: sheepskin, textile or nubuck upholst...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Drake by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material: Sheepskin, Textile or nubuck upholstery, Solid oiled teak Weight: 25 kg Also...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair nabuk oceano terra by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material: sheepskin, textile or nubuck upho...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
Fried Egg Right Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg right lounge chair sheepskin moonlight by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material: Sheepskin,Textile or nubuck upholstery, Solid oiled teak Weight: 25 kg A...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
