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Eero Saarinen was eager to continue exploring the possibilities
of a chair that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell,
not the depth of its cushioning.Initially, he began the
investigation with designs for smaller fiberglass task
chairs,Saarinen started modern furniture movement, The Womb
Chair.After completing the Womb Chair, Saarinen returned his focus
to task seating, scaling down the concept and form of the womb into
arm and armless chairs.SAARINEN EXECUTIVE ARM CHAIR
Leg TypesUpholstery types
DIMENSIONS
CONSTRUCTION AND DETAILSMolded reinforced polyurethane back
shell with a contoured plywood seat formSteel legs are seamless
tubular steel with polished chrome finishWood legs are solid,
steam-bent oak
The Womb Chair and Ottoman (1946) has an enveloping form that
continues to be one of the most iconic and recognized
representations of mid-century organic modernism. By applying foam
molded over a fiberglass shell, Saarinen created a single-piece
form that perfectly facilitates a relaxed sitting posture.Saarinen
wanted to construct the chair out of a single piece of material,
and achieved this by experimenting with new materials and
techniques drawn from the shipbuilding industry. The final resulta
padded and upholstered fiberglass shell that sits on a polished
chrome steel framecombined simplicity of shape with true comfort
and flexibility.Why not take the bull by the horns and do the big
one first? I want a chair that is like a basket full of
pillowssomething I can curl up in.This suggestion by Florence Knoll
inspired one of the most iconic furniture movements.SAARINEN WOMB
CHAIR
CONSTRUCTION AND DETAILSSeat shell is foam-covered molded
fiberglassBase is steel rod with polished chrome or black paint
Leg Frame Finish TypesUpholstery Types
DIMENSION
The Tulip Chair is one of a series of chairs, armchairs, stools,
tables, and side tables developed by Eero Saarinen within a
five-year period.He wanted to design a chair as an integrated whole
once again.
SAARINEN TULIP CHAIRFRAME TYPESBASE TYPESUPHOLSTERY
TYPESDimensionsTULIP CHAIR WITH ARMSCONSTRUCTION AND DETAILS Seat
shell is molded fiberglassBase is molded cast aluminum with white
paint
The characteristic feature of the series is that the supporting
structure has been pared to a central supporting stem like a
wineglass in order to emphasize the uniformity of table and
chair.The chair has the smooth lines ofmodernismand was
experimental with materials for its time. The chair is considered a
classic ofindustrial design.
Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen designed the Organic Chair in
several versions for a variety of different sitting positions. The
Organic Highback has an elongated backrest with a moulded neck
support, making it a comfortable armchair for lounging or reading.
The dimensions of the armrests and seat surface, which are wider
and longer than the Organic Chair, also augment the seating comfort
of the highback version.For the competition "Organic Design in Home
Furnishings", Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen designed the Organic
Chair in several versions; including the Organic Highback.Reading
chairLaminated seat-shellPolyurethane upholsteryStained black ash
legs.Elongated backrest with moulded neck supportWider and longer
armrests and seat surface than Organic ChairHopsak: 100%
Polyamide
ORGANIC HIGHBACK CHAIRFeatures:Available in several
colorsConstructed of laminated seat shell with polyurethane foam
upholstery and beech legsHigh backrest and neck supportArmrests and
seat area are broadColours & Material Organic Highback