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Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Finnish, 1910-1961

Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best-known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport in New York (opened 1962), Dulles International Airport in Virginia (1962) and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri (1965).

Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

At Cranbrook, Saarinen also met Florence Schust Knoll, who, as director of her husband Hans Knoll's eponymous furniture company, would put Saarinen’s best designs into production. These include the Grasshopper chair, designed in 1946 and so named because its angled bentwood frame resembles the insect; the Tulip chair (1957), a flower-shaped fiberglass shell mounted on a cast-aluminum pedestal; and the lushly contoured Womb lounge chair and ottoman (1948). In his furniture as in his architecture, the keynotes of Eero Saarinen’s designs are simplicity, strength and grace.

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Creator: Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair

$15,595 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair Each chair measures: 39 wide x 35 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm height/chair ...

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

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Metal

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

$16,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

$17,800 / set

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Please allow 10-12 weeks for re-upholstery and restoration of a vintage Womb Chair and Ott...

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

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Zebra Hide

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

$14,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most p...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra

$16,800 / item

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb Chairs are some of our most popul...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Zebra Hide

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

$18,600 / item

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most pop...

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

Materials

Sheepskin

Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll

Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll

$6,500

Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials New Italian Full-Grain Leather, Polished Steel Chrome ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histor...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Black Leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Black Leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman

Black Leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman

$9,000 / set

Black Leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful black leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman. Both pieces retain their original labels. The chairs have seen very light use. There are some creases to the...

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Early 2000s American Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle

$3,688Sale Price|20% Off

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Seattle, WA

One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé

Pair of Eero Saarinen Grass Hopper Chairs for Knoll, newly upholstered
Pair of Eero Saarinen Grass Hopper Chairs for Knoll, newly upholstered

Pair of Eero Saarinen Grass Hopper Chairs for Knoll, newly upholstered

$14,076 / set

Pair of Eero Saarinen Grass Hopper Chairs for Knoll, newly upholstered

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Grasshopper lounge chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the early 1950s. The chairs feature Saarinen’s distinctive low, reclining silhouette, with sculptural bentwoo...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Red Boucle
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Red Boucle

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Red Boucle

$6,000

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Red Boucle

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience unparalleled comfort and design with Eero Saarinen's iconic Womb Chair with Ottoman. This 20th-century masterpiece boasts a super soft texture that elevates any space. Ama...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered

$5,000Sale Price|26% Off

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderfully redone vintage 1960’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. It has been reupholstered in a beautiful Knoll fabric designed by Nick Cave called Garden Vert. Fr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

$13,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled Womb chairs are some of our most p...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe
Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe

$14,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Orsetto
Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Orsetto

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Orsetto

$16,800

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Orsetto

By Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! In stock, ready to ship. “Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair that was like a bask...

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

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Fabric

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

$7,795 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 39.25 wide x 35 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 2...

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

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric

$3,960Sale Price / set|20% Off

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Seattle, WA

One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Fiberglass

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

$12,352 / set

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...

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

Materials

Steel

Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases
Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases

Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases

$3,200 / set

Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Designed for one year in very limited production run, executive lounge armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, unusual square stock aluminum bases, slightly lower back legs ma...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca

$16,800

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Timeless and iconic mid century modern Womb chair designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen in response to Florence Knoll's request for a comfortable chair that felt like a basket of pillows...

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

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Chrome

1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered
1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered

1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered

$8,500 / set

1966 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair w/newer Ottoman Reupholstered

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A wonderful early vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair. The chair dates from 1966. We had it upholstered and it is stamped with the date on the shell of 1966. We have had the c...

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1960s American Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle
C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle

C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle

$5,500

C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by K...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

$16,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

$8,237 / set

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide. When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...

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

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair

$9,095 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 41 wide x 37 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance of 21.75 inches E...

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

Materials

Metal

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

$13,800 / item

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...

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

Materials

Sheepskin

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s

$24,713 / set

Rare Early Pair of Eero Saarinen Womb Chairs and Ottomans, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A very rare pair of early production Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottomans, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newl...

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

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin

$14,800 / item

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most p...

Category

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

Materials

Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin

$16,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Wavy Sheepskin

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in our wavy New Zealand sheepskin "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb chair at Flore...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Suede
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Suede

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Suede

$16,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Suede

By Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! “Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair that was like a basket full of pillows - somet...

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

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Chrome

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s
Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

$8,500

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing restoration and can offer the pieces in multiples and with custom upholstery options. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

$7,795 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman The chair measures: 41 wide x 36 deep x 37 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height/chair clearance of 21.5 i...

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

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Metal

Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er

Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er

$11,661 / set

Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Rosendahl, DE

Womb Lounge Chair with ottoman by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced in the 1960s. This iconic chair is renowned for its organic shapes and unparalleled comf...

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

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin

$14,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Australian Sheepskin

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favourite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair and ottoman will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman

$10,395

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Grasshopper Lounge Chairs – Pair and Ottoman Each chair measures: 30.25 wide x 33 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 16.5 inches and arm hei...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric
2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

$4,000

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA in 2023. The piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

C. 2020s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric
C. 2020s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric

C. 2020s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric

$3,750

C. 2020s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA in the 2020s. The piece features a s...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll
nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

$7,800

nicely Restored Early Production Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

Eero Saarinen's "Grasshopper " chair model 61 was the first lounge chair he designed for Knoll in the late 1940s even before designing the Womb chair . Responding to what he saw as t...

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

Materials

Fabric, Maple

2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric
2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric

2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric

$4,500

2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Red Cato Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was manufactured in the USA in 2004. The chair features a seat that is forme...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll
1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll

1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll

$6,637 / set

1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Praha, CZ

- The chair was carefully refurbished from early model original piece. - The wooden parts have been black lacquered in high gloss finish. - Newly upholstered in white leather. - S...

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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

$9,250

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

The iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, newly upholstered in an exquisite bouclé with black frame.

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

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Metal

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$9,500

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage “womb” bouclé chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the United States, early 1940s. This chair has a modern design and could be considered even a...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L

$4,500

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was man...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

$11,532 / set

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 iconic chair showcases Saarinen’s visionary design, and Kn...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

$10,395 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman Each chair measures: 34.5 wide x 31 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chai...

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

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Metal

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery

$5,900

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original 1960s womb chair, designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen. This is one of Saarinen's most iconic works, which was introduce...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Metal

2024 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Red Fabric and Chrome
2024 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Red Fabric and Chrome

2024 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Red Fabric and Chrome

$4,000

2024 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Red Fabric and Chrome

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA in 2024. The piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll
Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

$4,800Sale Price|20% Off

Set of Six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

A set of six Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen executive armchairs for Knoll Saarinen began his career as a student at Yale University and after travels and studies in Europe returne...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather

$13,000 / set

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74Y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured in the USA in the 1...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y
1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y

1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y

$11,000 / set

1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Model 70L, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA...

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1990s American Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L

$13,000 / set

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured in the USA in the 1...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Karakorum
Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Karakorum

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Karakorum

$16,800

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Karakorum

By Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We collected this beauty for its icon status. “Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair t...

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

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Fabric

Early Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
Early Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

Early Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

$7,200

Early Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We currently have multiple authentic vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chairs and settees undergoing restoration. Pieces are available individually or in multiples, with add...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric

$8,500 / item

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Saint Louis, US

Sink into effortless comfort with the iconic Eero Saarinen Womb Chair, reimagined in luxurious charcoal grey boucle. Perfectly reupholstered with a plush feather and foam insert, thi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Bouclé

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Medium Size Womb Lounge Chair in Grey Leather
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Medium Size Womb Lounge Chair in Grey Leather

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Medium Size Womb Lounge Chair in Grey Leather

$5,500 / item

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Medium Size Womb Lounge Chair in Grey Leather

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a medium-size Womb Lounge Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. These particular examples were manufactured by Knoll in...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

$16,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb cha...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Chrome

Early Restored Mid Century Brown Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
Early Restored Mid Century Brown Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

Early Restored Mid Century Brown Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

$8,500

Early Restored Mid Century Brown Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We have a collection of authentic vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing restoration and can offer the pieces in multiples and with custom ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Steel, Chrome

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

$4,200

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in "as is" original condition.. Perfect candidate for a re-do.. Can be fully ,professi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Eero Saarinen lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Eero Saarinen lounge chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Eero Saarinen lounge chairs, although beige editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 53 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 11 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs by Eero Saarinen were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by Directional, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, and Craft Associates. Prices for Eero Saarinen lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $950 and can go as high as $28,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,050.

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Questions About Eero Saarinen Lounge Chairs
  • Where is Eero Saarinen from?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen was originally from Finland. He was born in Kirkkonummi in 1910. In 1923, his family moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The architect and designer lived in the U.S. for much of the remainder of his life. He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1991. Shop a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Who is Eero Saarinen?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer and a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best-known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Saarinen’s designs for Knoll, such as the Womb chair, Tulip chair and Pedestal table, are acclaimed all over the world.

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  • Who is Eero Saarinen’s father?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish-American architect. In 1923, he moved Eero and the rest of his family from their native Finland to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he and his wife Loja taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Eliel was named president at Cranbook in 1932.

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  • Is Eero Saarinen a postmodernist?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    No, Eero Saarinen was not a postmodernist. The work of the Finnish-American architect and furniture designer is primarily associated with modernism. His best known designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, a furniture brand and a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

    Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s (Saarinen died in 1961).

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  • What is Eero Saarinen famous for?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is famous for his work as a designer and architect. He was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Saarinen designed the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and many other structures. As a furniture designer, he is best known for his Grasshopper chair, Tulip chair and Womb lounge chair and ottoman. Find a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What did Eero Saarinen design?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Eero Saarinen designed many pieces of furniture as well as acclaimed buildings and monuments during his lifetime. Saarinen created the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport, the Gateway Arch in Missouri, and Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Some of Saarinen’s most famous furniture designs include the Pedestal table, the Womb chair and the Tulip chair.

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  • How do I pronounce Eero Saarinen?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    To pronounce Eero Saarinen, say "EH-row SAH-ruh-nuhn." The architect and designer was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, in 1910 but was raised in Michigan in the United States. Saarinen is known for his sculptural architecture projects as well as the innovative modernist furniture he designed for Knoll.

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  • How tall is an Eero Saarinen table?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What materials did Eero Saarinen use?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen is a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer that worked with a variety of mediums, including steel, glass and concrete. Eero Saarinen is also credited with the creation of some notable styles of furniture, including the Tulip chair. Browse a variety of Eero Saarinen designed furniture on 1stDibs.
  • What material did Eero Saarinen use?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen used a variety of materials in his furniture designs. Some of his designs feature hardwood frames, but he didn't work in wood exclusively. His Tulip chair consists of a fiberglass seat mounted on a cast aluminum base. You'll find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen moved the design firm started by his father from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Hamden, Connecticut, in1961, but no authoritative sources state why. Most likely, he had a desire to be closer to the campus of Yale University. Saarinen graduated from the post-secondary institution in 1934 and designed buildings on the campus. Find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • Why was Eero Saarinen a modern architect?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.

    Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

    Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

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  • What is the concept of Eero Saarinen's work?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The concept of Eero Saarinen's work was to convey expressive statements through buildings and furniture. The keynotes of his modern designs were simplicity, strength and grace. The organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen's furniture and his best-known structures, like the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, went on to influence generations of architects and designers. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture.
  • Can you change Eero Saarinen chair legs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What did Eero Saarinen believe was the architect's role?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Eero Saarinen believed that the architect's role was to create structures that enhance daily life and inspire people to consider new possibilities. He thought that buildings should suit their intended purpose well and provide comfortable accommodations while at the same time being aesthetically appealing. Some of his best-known structures include the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture.
  • What is the history of Eero Saarinen's Womb chair?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair dates back to the late 1940s. It was then that designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll challenged her friend, Eero Saarinen, to create the most comfortable chair ever made. To succeed at the task, Saarinen sought to evoke what he imagined was the comfortable, secure feeling of being in the womb and set out to design the now iconic chair. Production of the Womb chair began in 1948, and it didn't take long for the seat to become a cultural phenomenon. In the decade following its release, it appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial, a New Yorker magazine cartoon and a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Today, Knoll offers the seat in 15 upholstery options, and when Saarinen's famous TWA terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019, Womb chairs were featured prominently in the guest rooms. Explore a collection of Eero Saarinen Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
  • What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What style is Eero Saarinen’s St. Louis Gateway Arch?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Historians classify Eero Saarinen's St. Louis Gateway Arch as modern architecture. This is due largely to the simple curving shape of the arch and its perfect symmetry. In addition, the arch reflects Neo-futurism, a forward-looking movement that frequently incorporated steel, concrete and glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture designs.

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