Source: Knoll / Wikimedia • Editorial / Attribution
Mid-Century Modern
Womb Chair
Eero Saarinen, 1948
History
Commissioned by Florence Knoll who wanted 'a chair I could curl up in,' the Womb wrapped the sitter in a foam-padded fibreglass shell — a rare invitation to be informal.
Designer
Movement
Year / Era
1948 · 1940s
Materials
Fiberglass, Wool, Steel
Style
Organic Modern
Licensing
Editorial / Attribution
You may also like
Related chairs
Charles & Ray Eames
1950 · Mid-Century Modern
1950s
Molded Plastic Armchair
Charles & Ray Eames
Source: The Met Open Access • Public Domain
Eero Saarinen
1957 · Mid-Century Modern
1950s
Tulip Armchair
Eero Saarinen
Source: The Met Open Access • Public Domain
Studio Attributed
1958 · Mid-Century Modern
1950s
Upholstered Slipper Chair
Studio Attributed
Source: Wikimedia Commons • CC BY-SA
Charles & Ray Eames
1956 · Mid-Century Modern
1950s
Lounge Chair & Ottoman (670)
Charles & Ray Eames
Source: The Met Open Access • Public Domain