Jacobsen Egg Chair Appearances in Movies, Series & Videos - Most Famous Chair in Time
Posted by Maureen on Oct 8th 2020
The Egg Chair, the most iconic design of the 20th century, was created by Jacobsen in 1958 or the Radisson Blu Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the first skyscraper in Denmark. The hotel was Jacobsen’s vision! This building and contents embodied his ideas about integrated architecture and design.
The Egg Chair’s shape was achieved using a sculpting technique. Distinctly modernist in scope, the chair’s curves offer a striking contrast to the building’s sharp geometric design – a block of flat surfaces made of glass and concrete.
Arne Jacobsen’s cutting edge furniture designs are still exceptionally popular today. Among his most recognisable creations are the Swan Chair and the Series 7 Chair. But it’s the leather Egg Chair, with its prominent place in popular culture that remains his most famous design.
It’s become the most famous chair in history! Intrigued?Below are featured just a few of the Egg Chair’s starring roles in time:
1. The Beatles Help! Video - 1965
In the scenes in The Beatles’ home, an Egg Chair leather in a lovely shade of blue is seen in Ringo’s room. This band was seen by fans and cultural observers as an embodiment of ideals of the era.
This meant that anything associated with the group was deemed to become a success. The modern leather sofa featured in one of their videos was no exception!
2. Men in Black - 1997
Renowned actor Rip Torn plays the big boss Agent Zed in Men in Black, 1997 fim, has a stylish black Egg Chair.
This modern update of the Egg Chair is shown in the set of the film. Simultaneously retro and futuristic, it makes the perfect 1960s-style science fiction action comedy film prop.
3. Big Brother - 2000
This iconic Jacobsen Egg Chair is featured on the inaugural season of the 2000 British reality game show Big Brother. The confessional room held a vibrant purple version one.
A modernist classic for the show that epitomizes postmodernism eating its own tail. But despite the Jacobsen chair, the set’s block color and geometric furniture seemed way too much.
4. Zoolander - 2001
The evil fashion mogul Jacobim Mugatu – played by Will Ferrell in a memorable wig – sits on an Egg Chair in his office.
The satirical film ensures the feature of fashionable items throughout, selecting the Egg Chair for the powerful character of Mugatu is undoubtedly a nod to this chair’s fashionable design.
5. Ugly Betty - 2006
Most of the set of Ugly Betty represents the office of the fictional Mode magazine. Its art department boasts a pair of Arne Jacobsen’s infamous Egg Chairs in a bold color.
In fact, Egg Chairs are shown heavily on the set of this comedy-drama television series, starring America Ferrera in a role as a personal assistant to the editor of a NY fashion magazine.
6. How to Lose Friends & Alienate People - 2008
How to Lose Friends & Alienate People is a 2008 British comedy movie based on Toby Young's 2001 memoir of the same name.
The film starred by Simon Penn, follows a storyline about his struggle to make it in America. Here, we can see a white Egg Chair on the cover of How to Lose Friends & Alienate People.
7. The Bridge - 2011
Set on the bridge between Malmö and Copenhagen, series The Bridge is brimming with Scandi icons.Detective Martin Rohde’s home shows the heroic Jacobsen Egg Chair with other striking pieces.
Rohde’s Egg Chair is upholstered in elegant leather in a warm shade of light brown. This color is so on trend! Besides, the chair on set looks beautifully smooth and soft.
We hope this inspires you. As you can see, the lasting power of the Arne Jacobson Egg Chair is a testament to his unique vision. It’s no wonder it’s had so many starring roles in time! Which is your favorite? Comment below! For Jacobsen Egg Chair replicas, visit Manhattan Home Design.