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Knoll International Chair by Florence Knoll Model 67 C in Linen
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Köln, NRW
Florence Knoll designed sofas, armchairs, tables and sideboards in a minimalist style in the
Category
Mid-20th Century German Sofas
Materials
Metal, Steel
Knoll Designed Comfortable Cognac Leather Dining-Room/Office Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of four executive armless chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Chairs has a label
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs for Knoll International
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE
Pair of Florence Knoll lounge chairs designed in 1954 for the Lounge collection by Florence Knoll
Category
Late 20th Century Belgian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Florence Knoll for Knoll International Lounge Chair in Teak
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Florence Knoll for Knoll International, lounge chair, model '51', teak, fabric, United States, 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1973 Florence Knoll International Slipper Lounge Chair Brown/Burnt Orange Fabric
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is an original 1973 Florence Knoll for Knoll International slipper lounge chair in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28 in W 28 in D 32 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Classic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.
A defining
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Vintage set of Barcelona Chairs - Ludwig Mies van der Rohe - Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen
1991 by its first owner.
Designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe for Knoll International
Barcelona chair
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 77 in W 75 in D 77 in
Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four model 72 chairs, in chrome and leather fabric
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International Bird Chair and Ottoman
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in The Hague, NL
Harry Bertoia for Knoll International bird chair and ottoman. This iconic lounge chair and ottoman
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breuer stamp.
Chrome frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Stainless Steel
Knoll International Wassily Chair by Marcel Breuer Black Leather
By Knoll, Marcel Breuer
Located in Munich, Bavaria
produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Marcel Breuer stamp.
Chrome frame
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel, Chrome
Lounge Chair Model 31 by Florence Knoll Bassett for Knoll International Set of 2
By Florence Knoll
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Florence Marguerite Knoll Basset was one of the most renowned American designers and architects of
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.53 in W 24.41 in D 25.6 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of modern design and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of modern design and a
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 19.3 in D 20.87 in
Gae Aulenti, Set of 6 "Orsay" Chairs for Knoll International, 1970s
By Knoll, Gae Aulenti
Located in Paris, FR
Nice set of 6 "Orsay" chairs designed by Gae Aulenti produced by Knoll International in Italy
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Djurhamn, SE
chairs you will own.
The Finnish-American architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen assumed that
Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in München, Bavaria
. Manufactured by Knoll (European production), these chairs are distinguished by their elegant design and high
Category
Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Warren Platner Lounge Chairs for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This pair of Platner chairs are in great condition, the chrome rods are not at all rusty or bent
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bird Lounge Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, 1970s
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Izegem, VWV
1970s production Bird Chair in black by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. New rubber
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort.
Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair has
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.11 in W 23.23 in D 22.84 in
Harry Bertoia “Big Diamond” Chair for Knoll International, USA 1960
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An impressive lounge chair designed by Harry Bertoia, manufactured by Knoll International in the
Category
Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1960s "421" Diamond Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Knoll, Harry Bertoia
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An early 1960s "421" Diamond chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International. Two are available
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel
Gray Velvet Lounge Chair by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Renens, CH
Originally designed by Warren Platner in 1966 for Knoll International, this design icon consists of
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chairs Designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
Early production lounge chairs model 1715L designed by Warren Platner 1966 for Knoll. Both chairs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bronze
Massimo Vignelli for Knoll International Postmodern Handkerchief Chairs, Twelve
By Massimo Vignelli, Knoll
Located in South Bend, IN
A stylish set of twelve Postmodern stacking "handkerchief" chairs
By Massimo Vignelli for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 23.5 in D 21 in
Tufted Club Chair in the Manner of Walter Knoll for Brayton International
By Walter Knoll
Located in Deland, FL
Classy and comfortable. This set of two club chairs are found in their original vegan leather
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde
Bauhaus Style Set of 4 Spoleto Chairs by Ufficio Tecnico for Knoll International
By Knoll
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Ufficio Tecnico, Knoll’s own team of engineers and designers, created this cantilevered tubular
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Bauhaus Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.89 in W 18.51 in D 23.23 in
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and orange fabric. Stamped Knoll international under the
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.11 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Black Eero Saarinen Series 71 Armless Chair for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Original Eero Saarinen executive armless side or dining chair in black wool fabric with chrome legs
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Platner Lounge Chair, designed 1966 by Warren Platner for Knoll International
By Warren Platner, Knoll
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
rods. The cushion is secured in place with velcro. Knoll International labels to chair seat and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.93 in W 36.23 in D 26.78 in
Knoll International Wassily Chair Design by Marcel Breuer Brown Saddle Leather
By Marcel Breuer, Knoll
Located in Munich, Bavaria
produced by Knoll International.
Knoll International production with the Wassily stamp.
Chrome frame in
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 28.75 in W 31.11 in D 27.17 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Six Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of six dining chairs, model '72', chrome-plated steel
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lasne, BE
Set of 6 chairs in fibreglass, aluminium and fabric. The chairs turn on themselves. The original
Category
Vintage 1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 20.87 in
Pair of International Style Club Chairs
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Top quality club chairs, Knoll, Brueton, Pace level of craftsmanship, and material. These chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs
Materials
Steel
1955, Harry Bertoia for Knoll International, Wide, Large, Chrome, Diamond Chair
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 26.78 in W 44.1 in D 31.5 in
Harry Bertoia, Knoll International Large Chrome Bird Chair, Purple Cushion, 1952
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
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Bird chair in chrome with a purple cushion. The chair has a beautiful and elegant design with beautiful
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
H 40.16 in W 37.8 in D 29.93 in
Early Eero Saarinen Office Desk Chair for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Munster, NRW
Eero Saarinen office desk dhair for Knoll International. The chair is in original leather and
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Colorful Set of Ten Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of ten dining chairs, model 72, brass coated steel, velvet upholstery
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Brass, Steel
H 31.89 in W 22.05 in D 20.87 in
1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll International Black Fabric Executive Arm Dining Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
by Knoll. This chair was at one point in its life professionally reupholstered in a black hopsack
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.5 in W 24.75 in D 26 in
'657' Armchair by Charles Pollock for Knoll International, Labeled, c1970s
By Knoll, Charles Pollock
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Pollock Armchair, known as the "Sling Chair", Model 657. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this vintage
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel, Chrome
Frank Gehry Cross Check Chair Bent Maple Wood with Arms Knoll International USA
By Knoll, Frank Gehry
Located in Hamburg, HH
Frank O. Gehry for Knoll. 'Cross Check Chair'.
Designed in 1990-1992. Bent maple wood band
Category
1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Maple
H 33.47 in W 23.23 in D 22.45 in
Knoll International Sling Lounge Chair by Hannah Morrison Set of 2
By Knoll, Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Knoll International manufactured these chairs.
Bruce Hannah & Andrew Morrison design this circa
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Warren Platner for Knoll Lounge Chair
By Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural and graceful iconic lounge chair model 1705 by Warren Platner designed in 1962 for Knoll
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Mies van der Rohe Krefeld Leather Club Chair for Knoll International
By Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Miami, FL
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe gray/stone leather Krefeld club chair for Knoll International, circa 1990s
Category
1990s Italian Bauhaus Club Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Eero Saarinen Conference Chair, Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
A conference chairs designed by Eero Saarinen. U.S.A., Knoll International, circa 1970.
The
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
Jens Risom Lounge Chair for Knoll International
By Jens Risom
Located in Munich, DE
Jens Risom lounge chair for Knoll International. Webbing redone. model no. 652.
LOCATED IN
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
Set of 6 Warren Platners Chairs in cream/beige fabric by Knoll International
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in amstelveen, NL
Warren Platner chairs, set of 6, Knoll International
In 1966, the Platner Collection captured the
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 22.05 in
Bill Stephens Bentwood Dining Chair for Knoll
By Knoll
Located in La Mesa, CA
. Produced in the 1980s, has Knoll International labels.
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1952, Harrie Bertoia for Knoll International a Set of Wire Dining Chairs
By Harry Bertoia, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
set of original dining chairs, in plastic coated metal.
One frame is in very good condition, the other
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 29.93 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plywood
By Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four dining chairs, coated iron, plywood, velvet
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Iron
H 30.91 in W 22.05 in D 20.28 in
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining Chair or for Knoll International Set of 4
By Knoll, Jens Risom
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Jens Risom Model 666 Dining chair. Beechwood and blue wool fabric.
Mid Century Dining chairs.
This
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 17.72 in
Set of 4 Diamond chairs, Harry Bertoia, Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Milano, Lombardia
The Diamond Chair is an astounding study in space, form and function by one of the master sculptors
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe MR10 Dining Chairs for Knoll International
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Byron Bay, NSW
These iconic MR10 dining chairs designed by Ludwig Mies Van der Rohe and manufactured by Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Bird Chair by Harry Bertoia for Knoll International
By Harry Bertoia
Located in Gießen, DE
The „Bird Chair“ is the Lounge Chair version of the Harry Bertoia product family for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Florence Knoll Model 65 Slipper Lounge Chair, 1956
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Dronten, NL
Slipper chair designed in 1955 by Florence Knoll and produced by Knoll International.
Model No
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Pair of Knoll International Ludwig Mies van der Rohe Brno Leather Lounge Chairs
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Wayne, NJ
Pair Of Knoll International Mies Van Der Rohe Brno leather lounge chairs from 1971
If you are in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 31.13 in W 23 in D 22 in
Pair of Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll International Brno Chairs Steel & Leather
By Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed in the 1930s by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, this pair of BRNO chairs were made by Knoll
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
H 31.25 in W 22.25 in D 23.5 in
Robert Venturi 'Queen Anne' Chair for Knoll International, C. 1985, Signed
By Robert Venturi and Denise Scott Brown, Robert Venturi, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
sculptures or as chairs. Signed underneath three chairs with Knoll International labels.
Please note, the
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Vintage 1980s American Post-Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Laminate, Plywood
Pr. Cube Form Club Chairs by Charles Pfister for Knoll
By Charles Pfister, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Chic pair of leather club chairs designed by Charles Pfister for Knoll. Executed in grayish blue
Category
Late 20th Century American International Style Club Chairs
Materials
Leather
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Knoll International Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal knoll international chair for your home. A knoll international chair — often made from metal, animal skin and leather — can elevate any home. Find 287 options for an antique or vintage knoll international chair now, or shop our selection of 3 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a knoll international chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each knoll international chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Knoll, Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Eero Saarinen each produced at least one beautiful knoll international chair that is worth considering.
How Much is a Knoll International Chair?
Prices for a knoll international chair start at $550 and top out at $22,173 with the average selling for $3,500.
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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.
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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.
Questions About Knoll International Chair
- What is a Parker Knoll chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertNovember 2, 2021A Parker Knoll chair is designed by the British furniture manufacturing company Parker Knoll. These chairs are considered to be luxurious — they are handmade in the company’s Nottinghamshire factory from high-quality wood and feature plush upholstery in leather as well as in a variety of fabrics. Find Parker Knoll chairs on 1stDibs.
- Where are Knoll chairs made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Knoll maintains manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, and Italy. Countless designers have worked for Knoll over the years to create exquisite furniture that’s beloved by collectors worldwide. Shop a collection of antique and contemporary Knoll chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024What Florence Knoll called the Womb chair after it was created is unknown. However, its creator Eero Saarinen stated that Knoll inspired him to make the piece by asking him to design the most comfortable chair ever, saying specifically that she wanted something that felt like "a basket full of pillows." Presented with the challenge, Saarinen went primal. What, the designer figured, better signifies the very essence of comfort than the womb? "It was designed on the theory that a great number of people have never really felt comfortable and secure since they left the womb,” the designer said of his chair. Find a selection of vintage Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
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