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When Florence Knoll challenged Finnish-born architect and designer Eero Saarinen in 1948 to create a chair that she could curl up in, she had found an apt candidate for the task. The Womb Chair's enveloping, lap-like form continues to be one of the most iconic and recognized representations of mid-century Scandinavian organic modernism. In fact, ask most designers and architects what lounge chair design they covet and they'll promptly tell you it's the Womb Chair.
--The Foam of this womb chair applied over a molded fiberglass shell creates a single-piece that perfectly facilitates a relaxed sitting posture. --The slender stainless steel tube base of this designer Eero Saarinen sofa is polished using a multiple step process that results in a flawlessly mirror finish. --The shape of chair and footrest are designed according to human body structure to insure a comfortable relaxing; --The cushion is covered by woolen fabric or velvet, |
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