45 Armchair upholstery group:Leather group 2 The Egyptian Chair was first

The Egyptian Chair was first exhibited at the Cabinetmaker's Guild Exhibition in 1949 alongside the Chieftain chair

Comfortable armchair on swivel base designed by Charles & Ray Eames in 1960

The A-Chair is also available with a wooden base here

doubling up as a backrest and a shelf for glasses

Striking the balance between the functionalism and purity

45 Armchair upholstery group:Leather group 2 The Egyptian Chair was first45 Armchair by Finn Juhl for House of Finn Juhl. Designed in 1945, the 45 chair has an organic form that epitomises Finn Juhl's modern design. Its gently reclined back, richly padded seat and curved arms give this chair a welcoming presence. The sturdy solid wood frame supports the upholstered seat and back in a floating manner, which lends the chair its visual lightness.