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Womb Chair and Ottoman by Knoll
designed by Eero Saarinen

The Womb Chair and Ottoman, designed in 1948 by one of the greatest furniture makers to ever ply his craft, was made especially for Knoll. The owners of Knoll knew that Saarinen could produce a chair of genius, taste, and comfort, and he didn't dissapoint.

The Womb Chair and Ottoman are one-of-a-kind chairs, designed with attention to detail, beauty, and formal and functional excellence. The shape and contour of the Womb Chair was groundbreaking, as was it's attention to comfort at the exclusion of contemporary design cliches.

The main material used in constructing the structure of the chair was fiberglass, a bendable and giving material suited to chairs that hope to welcome their users. With its polished chrome base and a frame upholstered in fabric over a fiberglass shell, the Womb Chair and Ottoman is designed to facilitate a relaxed sitting posture, providing emotional comfort and a sense of security - hence the name "Womb."

The Womb Chair and Ottoman are rightly celebrated designs, and have sold for more than half a century. Upholstered in a variety of colors, the Womb Chair is perfect for any home.
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Saarinen Womb Chair

The Womb Chair and Ottoman beside a Tulip Side Table, also designed by Eero Saarinen
Designerback to top
Eero SaarinenKnoll was well known for utilizing European talent, and many items in their furniture collection were designed by Scandinavians. Eero Saarinene, originally from Finland, would become one of the most renownved designers of the mid-twentieth century. After studying archietcture at Yale, Saarinen collaborated with contemporary Charles Eames and designed numerous furniture classics and buildings that would help define American style and aesthetics. Saarinen's most famous works in the Knoll collection are the Womb Chair and Tulip Chair, but he also designed a series of dining and side tables as well as office-oriented chairs. His architectural achievements include the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and the Dulles Airport in Washington DC.
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Materials:
The Womb Chair and Ottoman has a steel wire base with a polished chrome finish or matte black powder-coat. There is foam over a molded, reinforced fiberglass shell on the chair. The Medium Womb Chair is 85 percent scale of the standard Womb Chair.

Fabric Materials
Classic Boucle: 48 percent nylon and 52 percent wool
Ultrasuede: High performance stain resistant 100 percent polyester microfiber
Spinneybeck Volo Leather: Volo leather has an average thickness of 1.0-1.1 mm with a slightly raised grain texture and a breathable protective finish. Greenguard Certified.

Dimensions:
Overall: 35.5" h x 40" w x 34" d
Seat height: 16"
Arm height: 20.5"
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The Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman is Greenguard certified.
About the Manufacturerback to top
Knoll FurnitureFounded in 1938, Knoll has nurtured many of the most inspiring and iconic furniture designs of the last century. With an extensive collection of modern classic furniture for the home as well as cutting-edge office furniture with a focus on functionality as well as aesthetics, Knoll is at the forefront of how furniture interacts with us and affects us in our daily lives.
Shipping & Deliveryback to top
Knoll classic furniture is eligible for free shipping in the continental United States!

The large Womb Chair and Ottoman in chrome finish and in-stock Knoll Textile (see below) usually arrives within three weeks from the date of purchase for destinations within the continental United States.

Other models of the Womb Chair are made to order and will arrive within 10-14 weeks.

In Stock Upholsteries:
Classic Boucle, Ultrasuede, and Volo Leather in Black and Toast.

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Frequently Asked Questionsback to top
Is the Womb Chair and Ottoman available in any other colors?
Yes. The Womb Chair and Ottoman is available in a wide array of additional colors. Please call 888-467-6278 for more information.

Can I use my own fabric on the Womb Chair and Ottoman ?
Yes! Your fabric can be used on your custom Womb Chair and Ottoman after being approved. Please call us at 888-467-6278 for more information.

Is the Womb Chair and Ottoman available in a children's size?
Yes. The Womb Chair and Ottoman is available in a children's size.
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