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Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Renens, CH
Indulge in comfort with the Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Pair of Vintage Fuzzy Leopard Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair Style Swivel Chairs
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Pair of super sexy lounge chair in plush, fuzzy leopard print wool material. Recently reupholstered
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Vintage 1970s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Pair of Shearling Chairs by Alfred Christensen, Denmark circa 1950
By Alfred Christensen
Located in San Angelo, TX
for the 1929 World's Fair in Barcelona. The chair, with its chromed steel frame and leather cushion
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Wood

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.” He created the body-embracing “womb chair.” She also brought designer friends and former teachers
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

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Stainless Steel

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.” He created the body-embracing “womb chair.” She also brought designer friends and former teachers
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pristine Florence Knoll Sofa for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
.” He created the body-embracing “womb chair.” She also brought designer friends and former teachers
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Early 2000s American Modern Sofas

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Stainless Steel

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Red Florence Knoll Lounge Chairs
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A pair of vintage Florence Knoll lounge chairs on steel bases. We have these totally refurbished and re-upholstered in red Maharam Messenger fabric. The bases have been polished, and...
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Florence Knoll for Knoll International Sideboard with Marble Top
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Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, sideboard, lacquered oak, metal, Carrara marble, United States, 1960s. Credenza with chromed base designed by Florence Knoll for Knoll Inter...
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Mid-Century Modern "Cubo" Sofa by Brazilian Designer Jorge Zalszupin
By Jorge Zalszupin
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This recently upholstered cubo (Cube) sofa was designed by Jorge Zalszupin (1922-2020) in the 1970s. The elegance, a feature of Zalszupin designs, on this piece does not come from ...
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Norman Bel Geddes Mid-Century Modern Two-Tone Art Deco Twin Bed with Nightstand
By Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Studio City, CA
How fabulous is this? Art Deco twin-sized bed and gorgeously designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons in original vintage condition. A really fantastic piece. Apparently hard to fin...
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Vintage 1930s American Mid-Century Modern Beds and Bed Frames

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Danish 1940s Sofa in Lambswool with Armrests in Carved Elm by Alfred Christensen
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Alfred Christensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic 1940s Alfred Christensen designed sofa in his characteristic style of semi-open armrests carved from solid elm wood and made by Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the 1940s. Beautiful ...
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Florence Knoll Credenza New Edition with Alpi Verdi Marble Top, 2010s
By Knoll, Florence Knoll
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This Florence Knoll Credenza was originally designed in 1961 by Florence Knoll for Knoll. This Credenza is a new edition manufactured in 2012. The new Florence Knoll Credenza is upda...
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Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
By Michel Ducaroy
Located in Porto, PT
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Togo Sofa by Michel Ducaroy for Ligne Roset
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By Florence Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Attributed to Florence Knoll Three-seat sofa in black upholstery. Circa late 20th or 21st century. 84.5" W Unmarked on the bottom. Condition: Overall very good condition. No rips o...
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'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
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Contemporary Art Deco Mint green and Red powder coated Carousel 5 arms pendant
By Mambo Unlimited Ideas
Located in Lisbon, PT
Carousel suspension lamp has a delicate balance of form and function that produces a quiet, modern light ambiance for all to savour, with its Contemporary Art Deco lines. The struct...
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Amuneal's Brass Pantry
By Amuneal
Located in New York, NY
Part of our metal Kitchen Collection, this brass clad cabinetry is designed as a feature element for any space. The three doors on the upper cabinets are fabricated with a knife-edge...
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Amuneal's Brass Pantry
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"Pietra" Organic Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
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Located in Centro, RS
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Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll Mohair Settees, 1980
By Knoll, Charles Pfister
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair Charles Pfister for Knoll mohair Settees, 1980. Original upholstery in excellent condition.
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Saarinen Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, 1978
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent light vanilla/putty colored leather womb chair and ottoman. Both pieces retain their
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Saarinen Original Womb Chair and Ottoman in Black Leather with Knoll Label
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Excellent black leather womb chair and ottoman. The chair retains the original Knoll Upholstery tag
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Eero Saarinen Black Leather Womb chair
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Eero Saarinen Black Leather Womb chair with Knoll label.
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Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Leather Womb Chair
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early black framed Saarinen for Knoll womb chair circa early 1950's. Newly reupholstered in avocado
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

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Saarinen for Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Chair and ottoman has a richly patinated Spinneybeck Leather in a Sienna Burnt orange color. Chair and
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Eero Saarinen For Knoll Red Leather Womb Chair & Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
A mid century modern Womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen and made by Knoll. This is a
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Steel

Early 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb chair and ottoman, circa 1960. This stunning example has a wood frame
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. This particular example is done in an
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Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Leather by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
One of the most beautiful and comfortable modernist chairs ever designed, Saarinen's womb chair is
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Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair with Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and ergonomic Womb chair and ottoman set feature new Italian leather cognac upholstery, which creates
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"Womb Chair" with Matching Ottoman in Leather by Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
"Womb Chair" with matching ottoman in leather designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1947. This
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Pair of Early Womb Chairs by Eero Saarinen in Original Leather
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
A rare pair of Eero Saarinen designed womb chairs for Knoll in original leather.
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Vintage "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair with Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions: 36in H x 41.50in W x 37in D Seat height 15.50in Ottoman: 13.50in H x 25in W x 20in D.
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Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, CA
Eero Saarinen Womb chair and ottoman designed in 1946. The measurement of the ottoman are H 14 x 21"
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

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Forsyth One-of-a-Kind Womb Chair and Ottoman Restored in Sheepskin and Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb chair and ottoman set is one of a kind. For the restoration and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Early Production Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early production Eero Saarinen Knoll womb chair and ottoman. This example has a black iron frame
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Eero Saarinen Womb chair and ottoman for Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Art-Metal for Knoll lounge chair and ottoman, early black frame version. Reupholstered-hand sewn in
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

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1960s Italian 'Elda' Joe Columbo Swivel White Fibreglass & Leather Lounge Chair
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in London, GB
back completely including your neck and head. - "A modernist wing-backed chair with a womb-like
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1960s Italian 'Elda' Joe Columbo Swivel White Fibreglass & Leather Lounge Chair
By Joe Colombo, Comfort, Italy
Located in London, GB
modernist wing-backed chair with a womb-like plastic frame upholstered in thick leather pads" The white
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Mid-20th Century Italian Space Age Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fiberglass

Beech Wood Arne Norell Skandi Chair Set in Tufted Cognac Leather Made in Sweden
By Arne Norell, Norell Möbel AB, Percival Lafer, Dux of Sweden
Located in Chattanooga, TN
" chair by Arne Norell is not just an exhibition in brilliant design, it's a womb of cradled comfort. The
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Vintage Oversize Leather Executive Chair by Max Pearson for Knoll
By Max Pearson
Located in Pasadena, TX
version, 2 inches wider and 3 inches deeper than the popular size. Comfortable like a womb chair. Newly
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1946, Eero Saarinen, Unique Black Womb Chair and Ottoman in One Piece Leather
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Very rare, probably even unique, one in the world, beautiful set in black leather. Leather has
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Rare 1st Generation Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates, circa 1948
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This rare first generation Model 70 Chair, more commonly known as the Womb Chair, by Eero Saarinen
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Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Stool, U.S.A, 1960's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design
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Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Metal

Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Persimmon Orange Leather
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll leather womb chair and ottoman, circa early 1950s. This lovely
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

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Eero Saarinen 'Womb' Chair with Ottoman in Original Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' chair with ottoman, original leather, polished chrome, United
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Early Black Leather Eero Saarinen ''Womb Chair'' for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Early Black Leather Eero Saarinen ''Womb Chair'' and Ottoman for Knoll.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Eero Saarinen "Womb" Leather Chair with Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and ergonomic Womb chair and ottoman set feature new Italian leather cognac upholstery, which creates
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair with Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
and ergonomic Womb chair and ottoman set feature new Italian leather cognac upholstery, which creates
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Vintage "Womb" Tan Leather Chair with Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dimensions 36in H x 41.50in W x 37in D Seat height 15.50in Ottoman: 13.50in H x 25in W x 20in D.
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A nice early 1950s womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. The
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Vintage Panasonic Pod Stereo Egg Chair & Ottoman in Yellow Leather
By Eero Aarnio, Lee West, Panasonic
Located in Chattanooga, TN
GO TO YOUR WOMB!!! This is sold as a set (chair & ottoman) This dazzling, distinct and bizarre
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Plastic, Fiberglass

Original 1963 Fritz Hansen Egg Chair Model Number 3316 Hand Dyed Brown Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in GB
brown leather egg chair model number 3316 A rare find in restored condition, this piece is today
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Authentic 1969 Eero Saarinen Leather Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Five original and vintage Eero Saarinen dark blue leather tulip dining chairs for Knoll
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Authentic 1969 Tulip Leather Dining Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
) leather. The leather is in very good condition with some minor traces of use. Chair is authentic and
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Marble, Aluminum

Original Stamped Fritz Hansen Egg Chair Arne Jacobsen Vintage Brown Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in GB
Original, 1962 Firtz Hansen Arne Jacobson hand dyed whisky brown leather egg chair Please note the
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Authentic 1969 Leather Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An original and vintage dark blue leather Eero Saarinen swivel tulip stool for Knoll International
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Original Leather 'Womb' Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original grey brown leather 'Womb' chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, produced
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Original Leather 'Womb' Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original grey brown leather 'Womb' chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, produced
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Vintage Leather Saarinen Womb Chair/Ottoman Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1969 Womb chair has been expertly restored. The latte foam colored leather is hand
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Black Leather Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1950's Womb chair has been expertly restored. The black leather is hand stitched and
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Black Leather Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1950's Womb chair has been expertly restored. The black leather is hand stitched and
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Vintage Eggplant Leather Eero Saarinen Womb Chair/Ottoman Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic 1950's Womb chair has been expertly restored. The eggplant leather is hand stitched and
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Florence Knoll, 1948
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, CH
Eero Saarinen Womb chair designed 1948 and manufactured by Knoll. Beautiful brown leather and black
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Florence Knoll, 1948
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Florence Knoll, 1948
H 37.41 in W 39.38 in D 36.62 in
Early Womb Chair and Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll in Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic early Womb chair has been expertly restored. The black top of the line leather is hand
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll USA, d 1948 / circa 1960s
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Original Leather 'Womb' Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Vintage original grey brown leather 'Womb' chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, produced
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather

Pair of Milo Baughman Boldido Lounge Chairs and Ottomans for Thayer Coggin
By Thayer Coggin, Milo Baughman
Located in Framingham, MA
in 1987, as his interpretation of Eero Saarinen's iconic Womb Chair. This set is in good vintage
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Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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Leather Womb Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the leather womb chair you’re looking for. Each leather womb chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. There are many kinds of the leather womb chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A leather womb chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. Eero Saarinen and Knoll each produced at least one beautiful leather womb chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Leather Womb Chair?

Prices for a leather womb chair start at $2,600 and top out at $9,600 with the average selling for $6,000.

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Questions About Leather Womb Chair
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a Womb Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s is signature engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Another thing to check is the stitching on the chair, an original will be tight and perfect. Shop a large collection of Womb Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Famed Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen was the designer behind the womb chair. He designed the comfortable fiberglass piece when he joined Knoll in the 1940s. Shop a collection of Saarinen furniture designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.