Knoll

Womb Chair - Velvet

$8,967.00 CAD

$11,956.00 CAD

Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for "a chair that was like a basket full of pillows - something she could really curl up in." This mid-century classic supports countless positions and offers a comforting oasis of calm—hence the name.

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Product Description

Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll’s request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows… something I could really curl up in.” Eero Saarinen was eager to continue exploring the possibilities of a chair that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell, not the depth of its cushioning. The fiberglass design supports multiple sitting postures as well as a sense of enclosure. Designed in 1948, it remains one of the most iconic symbols of mid-century modern design.

Key Features
The chair can be upholstered in Classic Boucle or Knoll Velvet	Steel legs are seamless tubular steel with polished chrome plating
Seat shell is foam-covered molded fiberglass	Stainless steel and nylon articulating glides

Dimensions - Womb Chair

Width	Depth
40"	34"
Height	Seat Height
35.5"	16"
Arm Height	Weight
20.5"	n/a

Product Downloads

Manuals	Knoll Womb Chair Product Sheet (PDF)
	Knoll Womb Collection Brochure (PDF)
Materials	Knoll Textiles Cleaning Information (PDF)
Technical Sheet	n/a

Designer

Eero Saarinen

Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer known for his sculptural approach to modern design. Working closely with Knoll, he created iconic furniture such as the Tulip Chair and Saarinen Dining Table, which eliminated the “slum of legs” beneath tables and chairs. Saarinen also designed landmark buildings including the Gateway Arch and the TWA Flight Center, leaving a lasting impact on both architecture and furniture design. See more

How to Order

Model: 70L-C-K784**-9

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Womb Chair - Velvet

$8,967.00 CAD

$11,956.00 CAD

The Womb Chair At 75

The Knoll Womb Chair has an enveloping form that continues to be one of the most celebrated and recognized representations of midcentury organic modernism. By applying foam molded over a fiberglass shell, Saarinen created a single-piece form that perfectly facilitates a relaxed sitting posture.