Description The Womb Chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946 at the request of Florence Knoll, who wanted a chair that would provide complete comfort: “like a basket full of pillows.” Saarinen’s solution was a revolutionary form: an enveloping, sculptural seat that supported multiple relaxed postures, made possible by a molded fiberglass shell and an upholstered foam interior. This example, produced by Knoll / Switzerland in the 1960s, has been reupholstered in Tignes, a luxurious faux fur from the French textile house Casal: The thick, long-pile fabric is soft to the touch and finished in a warm brown tone, adding both texture and warmth to the piece. An enduring icon of modern design, the Womb Chair reflects Saarinen’s interest in organic form and user-centered comfort, and remains one of Knoll’s most recognizable and influential designs. Materials: Upholstery fabric, metal, glassfibre Origination: Switzerland, 1960s Condition: Excellent, re-upholstered. Some minor signs of age on the metal frame. Approximate Dimensions: Height: 95 cm Width: 103 cm Depth: 86 cm Seating height: 43 cm
