Eero Saarinen's 1948 Womb chair, made exclusively for Knoll, displays the Finnish-born designer's flair for challenging rules, breaking molds and setting new standards for modern design.
Construction
Chair constructed of foam over a molded, reinforced fiberglass shell
Ottoman constructed of foam cushion over molded plywood platform
Includes separate seat, back and ottoman cushions of polyester fiber with foam core
Both chair and ottoman feature stainless steel and nylon articulating glides
Finishes
The base features a steel rod with polished chrome finish or matte black power coat
Designer:
Eero Saarinen
Manufacturer:
Knoll
Construction
Chair constructed of foam over a molded, reinforced fiberglass shell
Ottoman constructed of foam cushion over molded plywood platform
Includes separate seat, back and ottoman cushions of polyester fiber with foam core
Both chair and ottoman feature stainless steel and nylon articulating glides
Finishes
The base features a steel rod with polished chrome finish or matte black power coat
Designer:
Eero Saarinen
Manufacturer:
Knoll