Leather Womb Chair And Ottoman

For sale on 1stdibs a nice early 1950s womb chair and ottoman designed by eero saarinen and produced by knoll.

Leather womb chair and ottoman.

The chair was redone in dark cognac colored leather in the early. The womb chair measures 40 101 6 cm wide 34 86 4 cm deep with a back height of 35 5 90 2 cm. The chair and ottoman have been professionally reupholstered by. The womb chair s enveloping form continues to be one of the most iconic and recognized representations of mid century scandinavian organic modernism.

Nothing a good polish wont fix. 1970 leather chrome plated steel 39 5 w x 35 d x 35 5 h in ottoman measures. Eero saarinen womb chair and ottoman knoll international usa 1946 c. Womb chair item share this eero saarinen 1948.

The chair was redone in dark cognac colored leather in the early. A leather chair is the perfect addition to any living room or study adding style and elegance as well as comfort. Perhaps one of the most popular continuous production pieces the famous chair ottoman by saarinen is renowned for its comfort. The womb chair and ottoman are an expressive furniture pair that one would naturally want to curl up in.

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. Designed by eero saarinen in 1946 the womb chair s iconic sculptural form is made with a reinforced fiberglass shell wrapped in foam and covered in a fabric or leather upholstery. The standard and medium size have an accompanying ottoman. The kardiel womb chair and ottoman wins our top pick by a long way.

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. 25 w x 20 5 d x 16 h inches slight oxidation to the metal. The chair was a specific request by florence knoll who thought it was time for a big one. They collaborate with leading furniture designers from around the globe and hand source manufacturers to produce small scale original designs as well as occasionally.

Our products are reproduced to the style of the original design. Eero saarinen for knoll womb chair with ottoman original leather polished chrome united states design 1948 this shelled cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by eero saarinen. The base is made of solid polished steel creating organic lines and a handsome profile from all angles. The range at barker and stonehouse includes a huge variety of designs including reclining chairs daybeds leather arm chairs and more fromclassic traditional looks to ultra modern contemporary styles.

The knoll logo is stamped into the structure of the chair and the ottoman. This highly comfortable and ergonomic womb chair and ottoman set feature new italian leather cognac upholstery which creates a beautiful patina as it ages keeping its superior quality and modern appeal for a luxurious look. Kardiel is a us based company owned and run by four modernism obsessed family members with a passion for good design debbie jason brando and john.