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Grasshopper Ottoman

Sculptural Lounge Chair & Ottoman After Adrian Pearsall Iconic Grasshopper, 1960
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Deland, FL
The perfect combination of contours and angles create this exceptional c. 1960 chair and ottoman
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Vintage 1970s American Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Mid-century Round 42" Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
, including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
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Vintage 1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Recent Sales

Angular Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Mount Penn, PA
Pearsall in original textured yellow fabric with ottoman. Interesting high end chair and ottoman for your
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Grasshopper Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Eero Saarinen Design, 1946
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Vehmersalmi, Finland, FI
The Grasshopper chair and ottoman were the first items that Eero Saarinen designed (1946) for Knoll
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Wood, Wool

Grasshopper Lounge Chair, Eero Saarinen Design 1946, Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Vehmersalmi, Finland, FI
The Grasshopper chair and ottoman were the first items that Eero Saarinen designed (1946) for Knoll
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Vintage 1940s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Wood

Grasshopper chair and Ottoman by Modernica
Located in Dallas, TX
Grasshopper chair and ottoman by Modernize. Newly upholstered
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Late 20th Century Lounge Chairs

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Extremely comfortable and elegant Eero Saarinen grasshopper chair and ottoman. In good condition
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Textile, Wood

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Gorgeous Eero Saarinen grasshopper chair and ottoman. Sculptural laminated birch and original soft
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Birch

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage Grasshopper chair designed by Eero Saarinen. In great vintage condition with original
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
H 35.75 in W 26.76 in D 29.5 in
Grasshopper Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
This Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen, a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Modernica Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, CA
The Grasshopper chair and ottoman is based on Eero Saarinen’s chair of the same name, designed for
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1990s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Vintage Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage "Grasshopper" chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen. USA, circa 1960. Walnut
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Vintage 1960s American Armchairs

Materials

Walnut

Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
An iconic grasshopper lounge chair and matching ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Adrian Pearsall “Grasshopper” Chaise Lounge w/ Ottoman for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall “Grasshopper” Chaise Lounge w/ Ottoman for Craft Associates
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Adrian Pearsall Grasshopper Chaise Longue with Ottoman for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adrian Pearsall grasshopper chaise lounge with ottoman for Craft Associates.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Walnut

Adrian Pearsall “Grasshopper” Chaise Lounge with Ottoman for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Rare and hard to find lounge chair and ottoman designed by Adrian Pearsall, sometimes call the
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman in Zebra Hide
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This original Grasshopper chair and ottoman was designed for Knoll in 1946 by Eero Saarinen. The
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide

Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman Attributed to Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Deland, FL
Ottoman Width: 23.5 in Ottoman Depth: 19 in Ottoman Height: 16 in
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Birch

Round Tulip Dining Table Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Metal

5' Foot Oval Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Grasshopper Chair with Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Early Production Grasshopper Chair with Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. 1950's label on Ottoman
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Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Adrian Pearsall “Grasshopper” Chaise Longue with Ottoman for Craft Associates
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent Adrian Pearsall sculptural walnut grasshopper chair with matching ottoman. Both pieces
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Grasshopper Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Adrian Pearsall Mid Century Walnut Grasshopper Lounge Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 26
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Restored Three-Strand "Grasshopper" Rattan Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
Located in Van Nuys, CA
This rattan "Circles and Speed" three-strand lounge chair with a matching rattan ottoman. Inspired
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan

Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Circa 1948
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage 'Grasshopper' chair and ottoman, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates
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Vintage 1940s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman Restored in Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This original grasshopper chair and ottoman was designed for Knoll in 1946 by Eero Saarinen. The
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Birch

Eero Saarinen Pair of Grasshopper Chairs and Ottoman Vintage Wood & Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chairs, pair and ottoman Knoll Associates USA, 1948 laminated
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Wood

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
. Also available is another Grasshopper chair and ottoman should a pair be desired.
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Early Eero Saarinen for HG Knoll Grasshopper Chair in Scarlet Rivington Textile
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully and correctly restored Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair with ottoman. Seat has been re
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Maple

Adrian Pearsall Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Grasshopper" model lounge chaise and ottoman, designed by Adrian Pearsall, American
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Walnut

Adrian Pearsall Chaise Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural "Grasshopper" model lounge chaise and ottoman, designed by Adrian Pearsall, American
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

Round Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Round Tulip Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
including the "Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began
Category

Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Metal

Grasshopper Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
Occasional stool, with birch bent plywood legs, covered in cowhide. Made by Knoll Associates.
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools

Grasshopper Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
Grasshopper Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
H 16 in W 23.5 in D 17.75 in
Early Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare and original chair and ottoman, bent and laminated birch frame with and walnut veneer facing
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Loves Park, IL
An Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman for Knoll. Birch rame. Recently reupholstered
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Vintage 1950s American Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman
H 35.25 in W 26.5 in D 34.5 in
Vintage Grasshopper Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage grasshopper lounge chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. White painted
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bentwood

Knoll Saarinen Grasshopper Chair & Ottoman 1st Production
Located in Atlanta, GA
First production Knoll Associates ALL ORIGINAL Saarinen Grasshopper chair & ottoman in the best
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood, Fabric

Grasshopper chair and ottoman by Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
and visual, in many different situations." This fine Grasshopper chair and ottoman fulfill the
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21st Century and Contemporary American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman, Knoll 1946
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Grasshopper chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946. Upholstered in royal
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Vintage 1940s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wood

Original Saarinen Grasshopper Chair & Ottoman W/Knoll Label
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ths is outstanding example of of an original Grasshopper chair and ottoman. It has it's original
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Original Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen
Located in Hudson, NY
Rare and original chair and ottoman, bent birch frame with upholstered seating. Made by Knoll
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Vintage 1940s American Chairs

Materials

Birch, Upholstery

Early Grasshopper Chair with Ottoman by Saarinen for Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
This grasshopper chair with ottoman has been expertly reupholstered in Knoll textile. Original
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Maple

Original Vintage Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful vintage all original grasshopper chair and ottoman. Original fabric. Some wear from age
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Early Grasshopper Chair/ Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for H.G. Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
the grasshopper chair and ottoman by H.G. Knoll Products. It is the first design that Saarenin
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20th Century American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Early "Grasshopper" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early lounge chair and ottoman. Has been reupholstered with new foam. Great condition. Knoll tag
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Grasshopper Chair with Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A grasshopper easy chair with ottoman, designed by Eero Saarinen. Beechwood frame with the original
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech, Plywood

Rare Grasshopper Chaise and Ottoman, White Leather by Adrian Pearsall
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
Craft Associates is aptly named, the "Grasshopper Chaise." Featuring a solid wood frame with stunning
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Wood, Foam, Leather

Vintage Eero Saarinen "Grasshopper" Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Upholstered in a Knoll bouclé textile great condition.    
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Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Bouclé

Adrian Pearsall 'Crecent' Chair and Ottoman
By Adrian Pearsall, Craft Associates
Located in Merced, CA
Rare ‘crescent' (or often referred to as 'grasshopper') lounge chair with matching ottoman
Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Walnut

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Grasshopper Ottoman For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the grasshopper ottoman you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every grasshopper ottoman was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect grasshopper ottoman — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right grasshopper ottoman, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one grasshopper ottoman that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Adrian Pearsall produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Grasshopper Ottoman?

A grasshopper ottoman can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,600, while the lowest priced sells for $1,450 and the highest can go for as much as $16,000.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.