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Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Troy, MI

An early production Womb settee designed by Eero Saarinen Knoll circa 1960's Black enameled steel

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970
Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970

Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970

$6,795Sale Price|54% Off

H 26.5 in W 48 in D 38 in

Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970

By Joe Colombo

Located in New York, NY

, Alessandro Mendini, Harry Bertoia, Egg Chair, Swan Sofa, Womb Chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

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Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950
Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950

Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950

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H 31.89 in W 61.82 in D 33.86 in

Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Fuveau, Provence

Early and rare womb sofa designed by Eero Saarinen; First edition manufactured by Knoll, circa

Category

Vintage 1960s Organic Modern Settees

Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.
Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.

Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Womb Armchairs attributed to Eero Saarinen, Set of 2
Womb Armchairs attributed to Eero Saarinen, Set of 2

Womb Armchairs attributed to Eero Saarinen, Set of 2

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H 39.38 in W 38.98 in D 33.47 in

Womb Armchairs attributed to Eero Saarinen, Set of 2

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Porto, Porto

The Womb chair atributed to Eero Saarinen, late 40s The fiberglass shell, with armrests, covered

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

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H 35.5 in W 61.5 in D 33 in

Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production womb sofa or settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1948. Saarinen saw this

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Rare and Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Sofa
Rare and Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Sofa

Rare and Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Sofa

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rare and early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb settee circa 1950. This sculptural example has the

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Early 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman
Early 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman

Early 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

done in orange leather along with an original womb sofa. Ottoman dimensions: Height: 15.5" x width: 26

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

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H 32 in W 62 in D 34 in

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Womb settee sofa designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960. Fully restored and reupholstered

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

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H 35 in W 63 in D 33 in

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Uncommon mate to Saarinen's well known Womb Chair. Sculpturally curved frame, supported on a

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Upholstered in Alexander Girard Fabric
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Upholstered in Alexander Girard Fabric

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Upholstered in Alexander Girard Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Highland, IN

designed the sofa variation in 1950 to accompany the womb chair. The piece is upholstered in Alexander

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll
Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll

Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll

Located in Miami, FL

...SOLD SEPTEMBER 2010...Iconic Saarinen Womb Chair designed for two, Saarinen's Womb Settee. The

Category

Vintage 1950s American Settees

Knoll by Eero Saarinen Womb Dusty Pink Velvet Settee Sofa
Knoll by Eero Saarinen Womb Dusty Pink Velvet Settee Sofa

Knoll by Eero Saarinen Womb Dusty Pink Velvet Settee Sofa

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basildon, London

the ground breaking womb chair at Florence Knoll's request for “a chair that was like a basket full of

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Persimmon Orange Leather
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Persimmon Orange Leather

Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Persimmon Orange Leather

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

another example done in cream leather along with an original womb sofa. Ottoman dimensions: Height: 15.5

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954
Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954

Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954

By Florence Knoll, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Womb Settee and Nelson's Marshmellow sofa come in right at 16." MSRP for this gorgeous teal velvet sofa

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

womb sofa by saarinen
womb sofa by saarinen

womb sofa by saarinen

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H 36.62 in W 61.82 in D 27.96 in

womb sofa by saarinen

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Epagny, FR

womb sofa . needs new upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Canapes

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Stool, U.S.A, 1960's
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Stool, U.S.A, 1960's

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

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Marble Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll Int, 1970s
Original Vintage Marble Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll Int, 1970s

Original Vintage Marble Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll Int, 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Settee Sofa
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Settee Sofa

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Settee Sofa

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

few years. The sofa is in great condition. Upholstery is perfect and the frame has its original

Category

Vintage 1960s Settees

Authentic 1969 Leather Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Authentic 1969 Leather Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

Authentic 1969 Leather Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam, NL

table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Authentic 1969 Eero Saarinen Leather Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll International
Authentic 1969 Eero Saarinen Leather Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll International

Authentic 1969 Eero Saarinen Leather Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam, NL

, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Authentic 1969 Tulip Leather Dining Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Authentic 1969 Tulip Leather Dining Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Authentic 1969 Tulip Leather Dining Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam, NL

“Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

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$9,028 / item

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By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.

Category

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Materials

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Giovannetti,  Anfibio Foldable Sofa Blue Colored Fabric Project, Becchi

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By Alessandro Becchi

Located in Casalguidi, IT

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Category

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Materials

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Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970
Warren Platner Walnut and Leather Floating Case Sofa for Lehigh Leopold, c. 1970

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By Warren Platner, Lehigh Leopold

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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Category

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Materials

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Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

Luigi Massoni ‘Dilly Dally’ Vanity Set in Cognac Leatherette

By Poltrona Frau, Luigi Massoni

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Metal, Brass

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Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

Vivai del Sud Lounge Chair in Pink Fabric Upholstery

$4,950

H 26.78 in W 48.04 in D 43.31 in

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By Vivai del Sud

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Lounge Chairs
Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Lounge Chairs

Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Lounge Chairs

$19,000 / set

H 25 in W 35 in D 36 in

Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's Lounge Chairs

By Adriano Piazzesi

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Adriano Piazzesi Italian 1970's lounge chairs; the whole with channel and tufted upholstery, the sides and back are curved and covered in a warm brown Italian leather. The ch...

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Materials

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By Rudi Bonzanini

Located in Biella, IT

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Category

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Materials

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Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery
Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery

$9,700

H 25.6 in W 108.67 in D 33.47 in

Saporiti Large Sofa in Structured Turquoise Upholstery

By Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Saporiti, sofa, fabric, metal, Italy, 1950s Large sofa manufactured by Saporiti. This sofa is designed to be comfortable, soft and inviting. It has three seats with round sloping ar...

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

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Ignazio Gardella Reclining Digamma Chairs, 1960s, Italy

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$26,969

H 33.86 in W 27.96 in D 31.89 in

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By Ignazio Gardella

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Materials

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By Michel Ducaroy, Ligne Roset

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$11,515 / item

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Womb Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal womb sofa for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and brass, every womb sofa was constructed with great care. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage womb sofa now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer womb sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right womb sofa, those designed in modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made womb sofa over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Bessa and Florence Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Womb Sofa?

The average selling price for a womb sofa at 1stDibs is $9,900, while they’re typically $2,381 on the low end and $19,782 for the highest priced.

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