Welcome to another edition of Chairs of the World. Our subject today? The Egg Chair, a creature whose ubiquity in contemporary interiors rivals that of pigeons in Manhattan. Unlike the spry and nimble Wishbone Chair, the Egg Chair is clumsy and slow to action, and it therefore must rely on camouflage to evade capture. Come with me as we stalk its many permutations.
Here we see the common brown Egg Chair. Though it may appear dull-witted, this individual has cleverly formed a symbiotic relationship with similarly shaped and hued ottoman---thereby confusing potential predators.
The arctic Egg Chair develops a white coat as winter approaches. Though easy to spot in the early autumn...
...it is nearly invisible once the cold light of winter arrives. Isn't nature wonderful?
When angered or threatened, the Egg Chair will flush a brilliant shade of fuchsia as a warning to all who dare come near.
This juvenile specimen has strategically placed a small pillow on his lap in hopes of blending with his surroundings. Clearly he has much to learn about the art of camouflage.
Perhaps he should take a cue from his older and wiser relative, who has not only shed his solid coat in favour of a pattern, but has also hidden behind the protective cover of foliage.
Much as a lizard's body temperature fluctuates according to his surroundings, Egg Chairs in tropical regions have been known to develop fiery hides that mirror the hot climate of their habitats.
Though clearly past her reproductive prime, this grandmother Egg Chair has maintained her complex floral coat and practically disappears into the rug below her.
And finally, the most rare sighting of all: a pair of elusive metallic Egg Chairs. Once this couple mates, they will produce spectacularly shiny offspring!
Image Credits: 1. Hotze Eisma 2. Paul Costello 3. Shootfactory 4. Hallie Burton 5. Source Unknown 6. John Bessler 7. Hallie Burton 8. Source Unknown 9. Rachel Whiting 10. House Beautiful via Design Crisis
well plaaaaaaaayed...
anne.
Posted by: MFaMB | March 26, 2009 at 07:29 PM
what a great post on how versatile the egg chair can be! who knew you can practically place it in any setting and make it work!
Posted by: julie | March 26, 2009 at 08:55 PM
The Egg Chair has absolutely been my favorite since Design School! Arne Jacobson was a genius!I recently saw it in a magazine in leopard velvet and it was fantastic!!
Posted by: Tobi Fairley | March 26, 2009 at 09:23 PM
Utterly charming, Anne! The egg chair is one of my lust-have chairs. One day...
Posted by: Shell Sherree | March 27, 2009 at 01:12 AM
this a gorgeous post, I'm besotted!
Posted by: Isabel | March 27, 2009 at 04:38 AM
I love these posts, they're so whimsical! Do you know whether the egg chairs lay eggs when they have children?
Trudi =D
Posted by: The Deco Detective | March 27, 2009 at 04:58 AM
You are too funny. This post made me laugh out loud... beautiful chairs, though. Especially the blue I think.
Posted by: Kotori | March 27, 2009 at 07:21 AM
the egg chair has always been a bit 'too' modern for me but that top one had m eat hello. the worn leather takes some of the modern edge off for me. love it.
Posted by: wide open spaces | March 27, 2009 at 10:09 AM
Anne ANOTHER brill post. This was done so well, I heart your blog so very much!
Posted by: Miss B. | March 27, 2009 at 10:40 AM
You're brilliant, Anne, brilliant!
Have the best weekend evah!
p.s.- did I happen to mention you're brilliant? ;0)
Posted by: nkp | March 27, 2009 at 01:44 PM
Anne, your commentary cracks me up! The Egg Chair is such a classic, and all of these spaces highlight it well.
Posted by: Courtney | March 27, 2009 at 03:38 PM
Thank you for presenting diff pics of the same chair in such a creative format! I love showing people how fabric/color totally transforms a chair. I used to want the Egg until I sat in one and decided they are just for looks. But give me a Womb chair any day...
Posted by: Colleen | March 30, 2009 at 12:27 PM