Arne Jacobsen. The Egg, early model. Lounge chair, cognac-coloured aniline leather Vacona aniline leather.

This lot has been put up for resale under the new lot no. 6300443 Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971). Lounge chair, 'The Egg', model 3316. With a four-star swivel base made in solid profiled aluminium finished on large ‘’leg caps’’. Designed in 1958, produced at Fritz Hansen January 1965 and labelled accordingly, early model. Newly reupholstered by a professional, not done at Fritz Hansen, with cognac-coloured Vacona pure aniline leather. H. 106/38 cm. Literature: C. Thau / K. Vindum 'Arne Jacobsen' 1998 discussed p. 144, 432 reproduced p. 433, 438-439, 467, 471-472. Aniline leather is made from rawhides. In principle, the leather has an entirely natural, naked surface upon which all the natural marks are visible. This helps to emphasize the unique character of the leather. The leather is full-grained, which means that the natural surface-structure is preserved. Aniline leather changes over time through use and exposure to light and quickly acquires a natural patina