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...
Foam
Original Hans Olsen for Bramin Fried Egg Chair
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Hans Olsen Fried Egg chair for Bramin Mobler, Denmark. This playful design by Hans Olsen is both attractive and humorous. This chair is also known as Model 188, but it is mo...
Upholstery, Teak
Hans Olsen Designed 'Fried Egg' Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic mid-century modern lounge chair by Hans Olsen. Dubbed the Fried Egg chair because of it's languid shape, this chair is also very comfortable! Pl...
Upholstery
Fried Egg Chair Sheep 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...
Foam
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...
Foam
H 36 in W 31 in D 29 in
Swiveling Lounge Chair by H.W. Klein for Bramin Mobler
By Bramin Mobler, Henry Walter Klein
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A stately and elegant high back swiveling armchair having a sculptural seat with button tufted burgundy leather upholstery floating on a brushe...
Steel
H 29 in W 25 in D 27 in
Rare Hans Olsen black suede leather safari lounge Antelope chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Exceptional Antelope Safari or Hunting lounge chair by Hans Olsen produced by Viskadalens Möbler of Denmark circa 1960. This chair features an elegant and solid Teak frame which hold...
Brass
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
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
H 31.73 in W 29.75 in D 28 in
Danish Lounge Chairs deigned by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen, Viskadalens Möbelindustri
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century lounge chair designed by Hans Olsen, circa 1959. Chair crafted of a solid teak frame, sculpted armrests, and blue green wool upholstery over natural latex foam and raised...
Wool, Teak
H 29.5 in W 24.75 in D 25.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Hans Olsen Style Teak Lounge Chair
By Hans Olsen
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Stunning pair of Hans Olsen style teak lounge chairs with great looking upholstered arms.
Upholstery
+ 3 moreH 30.71 in W 31.89 in D 31.11 in
Mr. Olsen Lounge Chair with Walnut 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...
Foam
H 312.6 in W 24.02 in D 27.17 in
Pair of Danish Vintage Lounge Chairs by Hans Olsen
By N.A. Jørgensens, Hans Olsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and iconic pair of Danish vintage lounge chairs by Hans Olsen. They were made by N.A Jorgensen in Denmark, and date from the 1960’s. This is the model 134 orange chair, s...
Bouclé, Oak, Teak
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 22.45 in
1950s Hans Olsen Beech Shell Chair For Bramin Mobler, Denmark
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - High of seat 44 cm.
Fabric, Beech
+ 8 moreH 30.71 in W 31.89 in D 31.11 in
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...
Foam
H 29.14 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Scandinavian Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler
By CS Møbler, Hans Olsen
Located in Almelo, NL
Scandinavian Modern Cognac Leather Lounge Chair by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler, Denmark, 1960s This elegant Scandinavian Modern lounge chair by Hans Olsen for CS Møbler embodies the wa...
Leather, Beech
H 28.39 in W 23.67 in D 22.45 in
Gesture Monochrome Fully Upholstered Lounge Chair in Oak, by Hans Olsen
By Hans Olsen
Located in Viby J, DK
Now the distinctive 1950s Gesture design is also available as a sculptural lounge chair. The popular moulded design was the brainchild of the renowned Danish architect Hans Olsen, wh...
Wood
+ 6 moreH 30.71 in W 31.89 in D 31.11 in
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...
Foam
H 29.53 in W 25.6 in D 25.6 in
Pair of Hans Olsen Easy Chairs, 1960s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Produced by Viska Möbler in Kinna, Sweden, 1960s. Original green upholstery.
Leather, Suede
H 39.25 in W 29.5 in D 31 in
H. W. Klein for Bramin Møbler Adjustable Chair
By H.W. Klein, Bramin Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A distinguished example of Danish Modern design by H. W. Klein for Bramin Møbler, this adjustable lounge chair features an iconic high-back silhouette with elegantly sculpted armrest...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
H 27.5 in W 40 in D 29 in
Hans Olsen Fried Egg Chair, Model 188
By Bramin Mobler, Hans Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Hans Olsen Fried Egg chair for Bramin Mobler, Denmark. This playful design by Hans Olsen is both attractive and humorous. This chair is also ...
Upholstery, Teak
H 27.5 in W 39 in D 28 in
Architect Hans Olsen Fried Egg Lounge Chair Danish Modern Design
By Hans Olsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Architect Hans Olsen (1919-1992) Model 188 "Fried Egg Chair" for Bramin of Denmark circa late 1950s to early 1960s. All original condition with black leather upholstery and a teak fr...
Leather, Teak
H 27.5 in W 39 in D 27 in
Hans Olsen Original "Fried Egg" Chair for Bramin
By Hans Olsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Hans Olsen design original vintage Fried Egg chair for Bramin, Denmark. Unique and rare design lounge chair that can be sat in either sideways with your ...
Upholstery, Teak
H 27.5 in W 39 in D 28 in
Hans Olsen Fried Egg Chair, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans Olsen
Located in Culver City, CA
Available right now we have this gorgeous piece of iconic design by Hans Olsen for Bramin. This fried egg chair is in great condition with minimal wear consis...
Teak
H 27.5 in W 39 in D 28 in
Hans Olsen Fried Egg Chair with Teak Frame, circa 1956
By Hans Olsen, Bramin Mobler
Located in Southampton, NJ
Early example of the Hans Olsen “Fried Egg” chair in teak and original blue tweed produced by Bramin-Denmark circa 1956. Original upholstery...
Cotton, Polyester, Teak
H 26 in W 40 in D 30 in
Hans Olsen "Fried Egg" Chair, circa 1956
By Hans Olsen
Located in LAGUNA BEACH, CA
Hans Olsen "Fried Egg" chair, circa 1956 Holland & Sherry white Chamonix boiled wool upholstery, teak frame Measures: 26 H x 40 W x 30 D inches A rare, "Fried Egg," Danish Moder...
Wool, Teak
