Image source: Fritz Hansen — Egg Table FH3603
© Fritz Hansen and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
Egg Table FH3603
Arne Jacobsen's 1952 elliptical table for the Ant chair, walnut veneer top on chromed steel legs
1150 × 720 × 840 mm
1952
Latvia
Approx. $3,300 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
The Egg™ Table FH3603 is an elliptical table designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952 to complement his Ant™ chair. Fritz Hansen's fact sheet says the elliptical form suits an informal dining setting or an elegant home office desk.
Construction
- Tabletop: walnut veneer, clear lacquered (page and fact sheet)
- Base: legs in chromed steel, mounted with glides
- Disassembles into two parts, tabletop and base
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Specifications
- L 115 × W 84 × H 72 cm (standard height; a 74 cm height is also offered)
- Product weight 15 kg; seats 3
Story
A table for the Ant
Fritz Hansen's page and fact sheet say the Egg™ Table was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1952 to complement his Ant™ chair. Fritz Hansen's product data also carries a launch year, 2022.
Image source: Fritz Hansen — Egg Table FH3603 · © Fritz Hansen and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research. · View official product page ↗ · Image use & copyright policy
Dining or desk
The fact sheet and product data describe the elliptical design as making for an informal dining setting or an elegant home office desk, and the page says the table is equally purposeful as an informal kitchen or dining table in smaller spaces and as a home office desk.
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