Saarinen Womb Chair
by Knoll
Knoll® Saarinen Womb Chair
The idea behind the 1948 design of the Mid-Century classic Knoll® Womb chair was to make possible different and varied sitting positions to enhance comfort, which, according to creator Eero Saarinen, not many chairs did. Challenged by Florence Knoll to design a chair she “could curl up in, like a basket of pillows,” Saarinen complied with an organically shaped chair that quickly became one of the most well known emblems of 20th century design. The sinuous, graceful lines of the Womb chair were achieved with a molded fiberglass shell covered in foam and upholstery, mounted on a tubular steel base and legs. Features include:
- Separate cushions on the ottoman seat and back
- Chrome or black matte powder coat base
- Available in a wide range of colors, fabrics or leather
- Child's size chair also available
A favorite of homeowners and designers worldwide, the curvaceous and comfortable Womb chair brings a touch of elegance to any room in which you place it. Great for curling up in, a pair of the chairs is perfect for relaxed conversation! Get yours right away with our In-Stock Quick Ship selection — ships free in 1–2 days.
Knoll® Womb Chair
Designed to facilitate a relaxed sitting posture and a sense of security and comfort, the organically-shaped Knoll Womb chair is a chair you can curl up in. Composed of a molded fiberglass shell covered in foam and upholstery, mounted on a chromed tubular steel base, the Womb chair's elegant profile makes a bold design statement wherever it is placed.
The Womb chair is available in a wide range of colors, fabrics, leathers and base options.
Features
Fully upholstered
Separate cushions on the seat, back and optional ottoman.
Tubular Steel base
The base/frame is available in chrome or black steel.
Base Glides
Chair features stainless steel and nylon articulating glides
Child's size chair also available
Manufacturer's Warranty
The Womb chair comes with 2-year manufacturer's warranty.
Environmental Benefits
Chair and Ottoman are GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
Ordering & Shipping Information
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Dimensions: Knoll® Saarinen Womb™ Chair
Knoll History
Ludwig Mies van der Rohe once said, "Create form out of the nature of our tasks with the methods of our time."
Since their founding in 1938, Knoll has had a commitment to accessible, thoughtful design coupled with leading edge technology. This has resulted in a portfolio of ergonomic products, including office seating, monitors and keyboard supports, lighting and adjustable work tables. These ergonomic products form the building blocks to facilitate productivity and comfort with equal effect.
Recognized as a design leader worldwide, Knoll has design integrity as their guiding principle. They offer insight into the way business is changing and into what’s possible—now and for the future and believe good design is good business. Their commitment to modern design has yielded furniture products and textiles designed to provide enduring value and help clients shape their workspaces with imagination and vision. Ergonomic design pioneers Don Chadwick (of Herman Miller Aeron fame) and Carl Magnusson, plus contemporary innovators, Formway Design, create the advanced seating, including Life, Chadwick, RPM, and Generation for Knoll.
At Knoll, they watch how the modern office and home office is evolving and make furniture that responds and adapts to changing needs. They're thinking about the emergence of a new workplace climate, the meaning of new workplace planning models and how ecological principles inform their product designs.
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