Design Within Reach Womb Chair

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Seller's Notes:Iconic Knoll Womb Chair and matching Ottoman, originally designed by Eero Saarinen and purchased from Design Within Reach. Upholstered in Knoll bouclé fabric in Pearl, paired with a chrome frame - a timeless, highly sought-after combination. The chair is exceptionally comfortable and supportive, perfect for reading, lounging, or a statement living room piece. Both chair and ottoman are in excellent condition, from a smoke-free, pet-free home, with no stains, odors, or structural issues. Cushions retain their shape and support. This is an original Knoll/DWR piece (not a reproduction or reupholster). Originally purchased for approximately $8,000. Selling due to a move and space reconfiguration. Details: Authentic Knoll / Design Within Reach Womb Chair + matching Ottoman included Upholstery: Knoll Bouclé, Color: Pearl Frame: Chrome Condition: Excellent Classic, collectible design that holds value A rare opportunity to own an iconic design at a significant savings off retail.

The expressive sculptural forms of the Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman (1946) can also be found in his architecture, from the TWA Terminal (now the TWA Hotel) at New York's JFK Airport to the Gateway Arch in St. Louis. In 1940, the Finnish American and his friend Charles Eames took first prize at the Organic Design in Home Furnishings competition at MoMA. Later that decade, Florence Knoll challenged Saarinen to create a chair that she could curl up in, which led to this iconic design. 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. Manufactured by Knoll according to the original specifications of the designer.

Brand: Design Within Reach

Collection: Womb Collection

Manufacturer Link: https://www.dwr.com/living-lounge-chairs/womb-chair-and-o...