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Womb Chair

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.

Year / Era

1948 · 1940s

Materials

Fiberglass, Wool, Steel

Style

Organic Modern

Licensing

Editorial / Attribution

View at Knoll / Wikimedia
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