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Saarinen Style Mid-Century Wheeled Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Saarinen style mid-century wheeled desk chair.
This chair measures: 25 wide x 23.25 deep x 33.25
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Desk Chair in Slate Blue Mohair, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
have a brand new, completely original Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Mohair featuring Knoll’s newly
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Desk Chair with Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen armless executive chair, model No. 72 US-BC, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
C. 1979 Eero Saarinen Executive Swivel Desk Chair w/ Tan Leather Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.3 in
Set of 6 Swivel Tilt Office Desk Dining Chairs After Saarinen C. 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional set of six vintage swivel, tilt office, desk, or dining chairs in original commercial
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w Blue Leather 7x Available
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with swivel base designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and
Category
2010s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.3 in
1980s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This
Category
Vintage 1980s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.75 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll New Executive Swivel Desk Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Secaucus, NJ
Stunning authentic mid-century modern Saarinen executive arm chair features a height-adjustable
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Aluminum
H 32 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
C. 2004 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w/ Arms in Black Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Saarinen Executive Swivel Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These
Category
Early 2000s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Polka Dot Deluxe
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This whimsical Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was just reupholstered in our Connecticut
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
H 27 in W 19 in D 20 in
Armless Executive Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1983. Upholstered in dark green wool. On vaster, height adjustable and swivels.
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Wool
Saarinen Style Black Faux Leather Rolling Office Chair w/ Newly Upholstered Seat
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage black faux leather rolling office chair with chrome base and wheels. The seat cushion is
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal, Chrome
H 31.5 in W 24 in D 24.5 in
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair White Plastic Back with "Funfetti" Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a super fun mutli-color
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Textile, Plastic
H 31.5 in W 22 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Ivory Weave & Saddle Ultrasuede, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
human form and how people interact with design in the world. These iconic Saarinen Executive Chairs
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Green Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Royal Blue Velvet, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Leather and Suede, Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
Montage has been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 22.5 in D 20.5 in
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
human form and how people interact with design in the world. These iconic Saarinen Executive Chairs
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 33 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original examples, which are
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Tan Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Saarinen rolling executive armless office chair. These are gorgeous and original examples, which are dated
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though two are available) Eero Saarinen
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 32 in W 26 in D 26 in
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 32 in D 25 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Obsidian Black Leather, Black Swivel Base.
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs ...
Materials
Metal
Pair of Saarinen Executive Armchairs Knoll Mid-Century Modern
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
renowned designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These iconic chairs feature a classic 4-leg chromed tube steel
Category
Vintage 1960s American Organic Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Red Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple red leather in
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This gorgeous vintage Knoll Saarinen Executive Armchair comes in its original supple black leather
Category
Vintage 1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk C...
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
These are Executive desk chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in the 1960s. This
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
H 33.5 in W 26 in D 27 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Gunmetal Velvet on Vintage Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen Executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Creme Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Gold Plate, Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather on Swivel Base, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Brass
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
(4) Saarinen Executive Armchairs Holly Hunt Leather JS 6013/13 Mustique leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Saarinen Exec Armchair in Powder Sky Blue Leather on Polished Nickel Swivel Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
We've been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Nickel
H 31.5 in W 25.5 in D 24.5 in
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair with Black Velvet Seat
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in black cotton velvet
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Armless Saarinen Chair Plastic Back in Beaded Silver Leather
By Knoll
Located in Wilton, CT
Out of this world! This white-plastic back Eero Saarinen for Knoll side chair was recently
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Leather, Plastic
Early Version of Eero Saarinen Side or Desk Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early version of Eero Saarinen side chair for Knoll with early label. This version has aluminum
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
1960s EST Modern Office Leather Task Chair Grafton, WI
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
1960s by EST industrial office leather task chair
Grafton, WI
Stamped by maker
Aluminum with new
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Eero Saarinen Style Executive Armchairs 6 Avail
By Knoll
Located in Baltimore, MD
Classic mid-century modern set of six executive armchairs, side chairs, in the style of Eero
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Saarinen Armchair in White Italian Leather and Black Swivel Base
Located in Wilton, CT
We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
The Knoll international Saarinen conference armchair in license with the De Coene manufacturer
Category
Vintage 1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk or Dining Chair in Hopsack Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in
Category
Vintage 1970s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, Model 71A, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Category
Vintage 1960s American Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 31.5 in W 26 in D 24.75 in
Saarinen office chair for Knoll international
By Eero Saarinen
Located in LYON, FR
Vintage “Saarinen executive chair” office chair from the 60's by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. First
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
Red Eero Saarinen Adjustable Swivel Office Task Chair by Knoll, USA
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen executive chair has remained
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Steel
Knoll Office Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in POITIERS, FR
Office swivel armchair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Original black faux leather upholstery.
Category
Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Vintage, out of production, desk chairs. Designed by Eero Saarinen manufactured by Knoll. Electric
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Swiveling desk / office chair by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Swiveling desk / office chair by Eero Saarinen. 18.5 in. seat height.
Category
Vintage 1960s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Saarinen Style Mid Century Wheeled Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Saarinen style mid century wheeled desk chair
This chair measures: 25 wide x 23.25 deep x 33.25
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Saarinen for knoll executive desk chair. Rare and uncommon form. Chair produced in 1964 only
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen Number 71 Executive Desk Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Knoll International swivel desk chair features wonderful blue vinyl covering and
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
PVC
Eero Saarinen 72U Executive Upholstered Armless Desk Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A executive armless upholstered desk chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Swivel Desk Chairs for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Lovely pair of white pivoting Tulip desk chairs in beautiful original mixed tweed wool fabric on
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Iron
Tilt Swivel Tulip Desk Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Ferndale, MI
Tilt Swivel Tulip Desk Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
$1500.00 each chair (2 available)
Category
Vintage 1950s American Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Modern Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Desk Chair in Blue Grey Velvet
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Houston, TX
Modern Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive desk chair in blue grey dotted velvet.
Category
Vintage 1970s Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Velvet
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Saarinen Desk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the saarinen desk chair you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, fabric and animal skin, every saarinen desk chair was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without a saarinen desk chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each saarinen desk chair bearing Mid-Century Modern, Art Nouveau or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one saarinen desk chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Eliel Saarinen produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Saarinen Desk Chair?
Prices for a saarinen desk chair start at $10 and top out at $15,840 with the average selling for $1,650.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
Questions About Saarinen Desk Chair
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024To identify a Saarinen Tulip chair, turn it over and examine its round base. Authentic Tulip chairs will display the Knoll logo and Eero Saarinen's signature. Knock-offs will typically be unmarked or show off a different maker's name. When in doubt, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer for assistance with identification. Explore a diverse assortment of Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair dates back to the late 1940s. It was then that designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll challenged her friend, Eero Saarinen, to create the most comfortable chair ever made. To succeed at the task, Saarinen sought to evoke what he imagined was the comfortable, secure feeling of being in the womb and set out to design the now iconic chair. Production of the Womb chair began in 1948, and it didn't take long for the seat to become a cultural phenomenon. In the decade following its release, it appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial, a New Yorker magazine cartoon and a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Today, Knoll offers the seat in 15 upholstery options, and when Saarinen's famous TWA terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019, Womb chairs were featured prominently in the guest rooms. Explore a collection of Eero Saarinen Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021There are many kinds of office chairs — it is a matter of preference. An office desk chair should have a few features such as adjustability in height, backrests and armrests, lumbar support, sufficient seat depth and width, sufficient padding in breathable material, and swivel and casters for easy movement. On 1stDibs, explore a diverse collection of office desk chairs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Which chair is best for a George Nakashima Origins for Widdicomb desk is largely a matter of preference. George Nakashima chairs with Shaker-inspired spindle backs like the Mira and Conoid tend to complement the lines of the desks in the collection. However, you can mix and match styles to create an eclectic look. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of George Nakashima desks and chairs.
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