Womb Chair with Footxtool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA, 1950s, Set of 2

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Vintage Design

A beautiful “Womb” chair with matching foot stool, designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll International in the United States around 1950. Standing on thin, tubular chrome plated metal legs and both upholstered in high quality dark blue velvet that is soft to the touch. This combines into a wonderful, elegant and very inviting appearance. Eero Saarinen designed this piece for Florence Knoll, who was looking for a chair that was like “a basket full of pillows”, “something she could really curl up in.” The sizes for the chair are W. 95 x D. 95 x H. 88 (SH. 43) cm. The sizes for the stool are W. 71 x D. 52 x H. 40 cm. The set remains in very good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina.

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Creator	Eero Saarinen
Manufacturer	Knoll Inc. / Knoll International
Design Period	1950 to 1959
Production Period	Unknown
Identifying Marks	This piece has been attributed based on archival documentation, such as vintage catalogs, designer records, or other literature sources
Style	Vintage
Detailed Condition	Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use.
Restoration and Damage Details	Light wear consistent with age and use, Patina consistent with age and use
Product Code	GG-1421009
Materials	Chrome Plating, Velvet
Color	Black
Width	95 cm 95 cm
Depth	95 cm 95 cm
Height	88 cm 88 cm
Weight Range	Standard — Between 40kg and 80kg