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
$6,200 / set
H 33 in W 28.75 in D 41.5 in
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
$2,280 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in Dm 41.5 in
36" Inch Heavy Top Tulip Coffee Table in the Style of Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
"Grasshopper" lounge chair and ottoman in 1946 and the "Womb" settee in 1950. In 1953 he began the idea of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Steel
$2,100 Sale Price
40% Off
H 15 in Dm 35.5 in
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
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
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
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 50 in
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Walnut
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 79 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 50 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman in Zebra Hide
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This original Grasshopper chair and ottoman was designed for Knoll in 1946 by Eero Saarinen. The
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
H 29 in W 26 in D 50 in
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
Category
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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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
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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
H 37 in W 26.5 in D 39 in
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Cotton, Wood
H 34.5 in W 29.75 in D 33 in
Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Highland, IN
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Also available is another Grasshopper chair and ottoman should a pair be desired.
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Early Eero Saarinen for HG Knoll Grasshopper Chair in Scarlet Rivington Textile
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ferndale, MI
Beautifully and correctly restored Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair with ottoman. Seat has been re
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Maple
H 36.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Walnut
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
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Vintage 1950s Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
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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
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern 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.
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Footstools
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Chairs
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
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
Category
Vintage 1940s American Chairs
Materials
Birch, Upholstery
Original Vintage Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Beautiful vintage all original grasshopper chair and ottoman.
Original fabric.
Some wear from age
Category
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
Category
20th Century American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Early "Grasshopper" Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Early lounge chair and ottoman.
Has been reupholstered with new foam.
Great condition.
Knoll tag
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Grasshopper Chair with Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A grasshopper easy chair with ottoman, designed by Eero Saarinen. Beechwood frame with the original
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Plywood
H 35.04 in W 35.04 in D 35.44 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues
Materials
Wood, Foam, Leather
Vintage Eero Saarinen "Grasshopper" Lounge Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Upholstered in a Knoll bouclé textile
great condition.
Category
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.
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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.
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