The Egg was designed in a typical Jacobsen style, using state-of-the-art material.

It is believed to be inspired by Eero Saarinen's "Womb chair", from which it borrows some traits.

According to an article in The New York Times,[1] the Egg chair has also been used by McDonald's as part of a high-concept redesign of one of its restaurants in London.

Furthermore, The Egg is in a McDonald's restaurant in Nørrebrogade, Copenhagen, among other furniture by Arne Jacobsen, although some are imitations.

The newly renovated Terminal 2 at San Francisco International Airport features the Egg in its boarding area.