Description

Saarinen was given the following brief by Florence Knoll: "I want a chair that is like a basket full of cushions to curl up and read a book in".

Produced by Knoll since 1948, the Womb was the first fibreglass chair to be mass-produced in America. The initial production was made by a boat builder, the only company able to produce the complex, organic form.

"I designed the Womb Chair because there seemed to be a need for a large and really comfortable chair to take the place of the old overstuffed chair. Today, more than ever before, we need to relax" said Eero Saarinen in 1948.

See also Womb Chair

Technical Info

Dimensions:
W:64 x D:51.5 x H:40cm

Construction:
The ottoman is constructed of foam cushion over moulded plywood platform.
Includes separate seat, back and ottoman cushions of polyester fibre with foam core.
Both chair and ottoman feature stainless steel and nylon articulating glides.

Finishes:
The base features a steel rod legs with polished chrome finish.

Upholstered in a range of fabrics. These products are available with foam that meets requirements for BS5852.

For more options please contact one of our stores.

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Womb ottoman

By Knoll

Saarinen was given the following brief by Florence Knoll: "I want a chair that is like a basket full of cushions to curl up and read a book in". Produced by Knoll since 1948, the Womb was the first fibreglass. Read more

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Was £1,476.00

£1,254.00

Made for you in 8-10 weeks
Made to order item

This furniture is made to order especially for you to soon enjoy. The lead time shown is an estimate based on information from our brands, so can be subject to change. Please notice orders on these can only be cancelled for a full refund within the first 3 business days.
For full details on this, and our 365 days return policy please click here

Was £1,476.00

£1,254.00

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Description

Saarinen was given the following brief by Florence Knoll: "I want a chair that is like a basket full of cushions to curl up and read a book in".

Produced by Knoll since 1948, the Womb was the first fibreglass chair to be mass-produced in America. The initial production was made by a boat builder, the only company able to produce the complex, organic form.

"I designed the Womb Chair because there seemed to be a need for a large and really comfortable chair to take the place of the old overstuffed chair. Today, more than ever before, we need to relax" said Eero Saarinen in 1948.

See also Womb Chair

Technical Info

Dimensions:
W:64 x D:51.5 x H:40cm

Construction:
The ottoman is constructed of foam cushion over moulded plywood platform.
Includes separate seat, back and ottoman cushions of polyester fibre with foam core.
Both chair and ottoman feature stainless steel and nylon articulating glides.

Finishes:
The base features a steel rod legs with polished chrome finish.

Upholstered in a range of fabrics. These products are available with foam that meets requirements for BS5852.

For more options please contact one of our stores.

Designed by Eero Saarinen

Eero Saarinen, born in 1910 in Kirkkonummi, Finland, as the son of the architect Eliel Saarinen, studied sculpture in 1929 and 1930 at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére in Paris before studying architecture at Yale University in New Haven