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Womb™ Chair

Designed by Eero Saarinen 

Starting from €6101

Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for "a chair that was like a basket full of pillows — something I could really curl up in." What resulted is one of the most coveted and recognisable designs of the 20th century: a moulded fiberglass shell, precisely curved to support the full range of relaxed human postures, wrapped in polyester fibre fill and foam, set on a tubular steel base with polished chrome or black finish. The chair measures 40"W × 34"D × 35.5"H with a 16" seat height and 20.5" arm height, weighs 36 lb, and holds GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality certification. In continuous production by Knoll since 1948 — never discontinued, never superseded — the Womb Chair is sold here as the standard size; the matching ottoman is listed separately.

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DIMENSIONS

40"W · 34"D · 35.5"H · 16" seat · 20.5" arm


SHELL

Moulded fiberglass — foam-wrapped, fully upholstered


BASE

Tubular steel — polished chrome or black


WARRANTY

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Dimensions

Width 40" (101.6 cm)
Depth 34" (86.4 cm)
Height 35.5" (90.2 cm)
Seat height 16" (40.6 cm)
Seat depth 25"
Arm height 20.5" (52.1 cm)
Weight 36 lb (16.3 kg)

Shell & Upholstery

Shell Reinforced moulded fiberglass shell formed to Saarinen’s original 1948 specifications
Padding Foam over fiberglass shell with separate seat and back cushions
Cushions Polyester fibre with foam core
Upholstery KnollTextiles & Spinneybeck Leather; split upholstery available
Craftsmanship Handcrafted at Knoll’s US manufacturing facility

Base & Certification

Base material Tubular steel rod base
Finish Polished Chrome or Matte Black powder coat
Glides Stainless steel & nylon articulating glides
Certification GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
Designer Eero Saarinen, 1948
Manufacturer Knoll (KnollStudio)
Production Continuously produced since 1948

Residential living rooms

Designed for Florence Knoll’s own home, the Womb Chair anchors a living room with calm sculptural presence and exceptional comfort.

Executive offices & studies

Creates a true conversation and reading zone distinct from task seating — supportive, enclosed, and relaxed.

Hotel lobbies & hospitality

One of the most recognisable silhouettes in modern furniture design — communicates design seriousness immediately.

Cultural & design-led spaces

A permanent MoMA collection piece and continuously produced since 1948 — ideal where authenticity and design heritage matter.

Saarinen designed the Womb Chair in 1948 after Florence Knoll requested a chair she could truly curl up in. Rather than relying on excessive padding, Saarinen developed a carefully proportioned molded fiberglass shell that provides comfort through shape itself. The chair supports multiple sitting positions naturally — upright, reclined, sideways, or curled inward.

At 40" wide and 34" deep, the Womb Chair is generous without becoming oversized. The relatively low 16" seat height contributes to the feeling of enclosure and relaxation. Beneath the organic shell, the tubular steel base remains visually light and direct, allowing the sculptural form above to dominate.

✦ Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1948

Eero Saarinen was among the defining designers of the post-war modernist era. His work for Knoll includes the Womb Chair, Tulip Chair, and Pedestal Collection, while his architecture includes the Gateway Arch, TWA Flight Center, and Washington Dulles International Airport. Knoll is part of the MillerKnoll collective.

Care Instructions

Fabric upholstery

Blot spills immediately. Use only mild pH-neutral upholstery cleaners applied with a soft cloth. Avoid saturation and prolonged direct sunlight.

Leather upholstery

Clean with a dry or lightly damp cloth. Use dedicated leather cleaners when required and condition periodically.

Fiberglass shell

If exposed, wipe with a damp cloth and mild soap. No routine maintenance otherwise required.

Chrome steel base

Clean with a soft damp cloth and dry immediately. Avoid abrasive pads and standing moisture.

Black powder coat base

Wipe with a microfiber cloth and mild soap solution. Do not use solvent-based cleaners.

Sustainability & Warranty

GREENGUARD Certified

All KnollStudio products meet strict indoor air quality standards.

Made in USA

Manufactured in the United States with ISO 14001 certified production standards.

Continuous production

The Womb Chair has remained in uninterrupted production since 1948.

Glides

Stainless steel and nylon glides protect flooring and should be checked periodically for wear.

Warranty

Contact our team for warranty information applicable to your order.

Shipping

Lead time Made to order — confirmed at time of order
Installation Available upon request
Showroom Available to view in Almaty
Authenticity 100% genuine Knoll product — part of the MillerKnoll collective

Assembly & Configuration

Assembly Minimal — base attaches to shell
Base finish Chrome or Black
Upholstery Specified at order — contact our team
Warranty Contact for more information

Габариты

Ширина 40" (101.6 см)
Глубина 34" (86.4 см)
Высота 35.5" (90.2 см)
Высота сиденья 16" (40.6 см)
Глубина сиденья 25"
Высота подлокотника 20.5" (52.1 см)
Вес 36 lb (16.3 кг)

Корпус и обивка

Корпус Армированный moulded fiberglass, изготовленный по оригинальным чертежам Saarinen 1948 года
Наполнение Foam over fiberglass shell; отдельные seat и back cushions
Подушки Polyester fibre с foam core
Обивка KnollTextiles и Spinneybeck Leather; доступна split upholstery
Производство Ручная сборка на производстве Knoll в США

Основание и сертификация

Основание Tubular steel rod base
Покрытие Polished Chrome или Matte Black powder coat
Glides Stainless steel и nylon articulating glides
Сертификация GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified
Дизайнер Eero Saarinen, 1948
Производитель Knoll (KnollStudio)
Производство Непрерывно производится с 1948 года

Жилые интерьеры и living rooms

Кресло, которое Florence Knoll попросила Saarinen создать для собственного дома — глубокое, обволакивающее и по-настоящему расслабляющее.

Private office и executive spaces

Создаёт отдельную conversational-зону внутри кабинета — место для чтения, размышлений и неформального общения.

Hotel lobby и hospitality

Один из самых узнаваемых силуэтов mid-century design — предмет, мгновенно задающий интерьеру статус и характер.

Культурные и design-led пространства

Объект постоянной коллекции MoMA и один из ключевых предметов американского industrial design XX века.

Saarinen разработал Womb Chair в 1948 году после просьбы Florence Knoll создать кресло, в котором можно было бы по-настоящему расслабиться. Вместо чрезмерного слоя мягкого наполнителя он создал тщательно выверенную fiberglass shell, где именно форма отвечает за ощущение комфорта.

Кресло поддерживает разные способы посадки естественным образом: можно сидеть прямо, откинуться назад, подтянуть ноги или расположиться боком. При ширине 40" и глубине 34" объект остаётся визуально лёгким, несмотря на щедрые пропорции. Низкая посадка 16" усиливает ощущение защищённости и покоя.

✦ Дизайн Eero Saarinen для Knoll, 1948

Eero Saarinen — один из главных дизайнеров и архитекторов послевоенного модернизма. Для Knoll он создал Womb Chair, Tulip Chair и Pedestal Collection, а среди его архитектурных работ — Gateway Arch, TWA Flight Center и Washington Dulles International Airport. Knoll входит в MillerKnoll collective.

Инструкции по уходу

Fabric upholstery

Промокайте загрязнения сразу после появления. Используйте только мягкие pH-neutral cleaners и мягкую ткань. Избегайте переувлажнения ткани и длительного воздействия солнечного света.

Leather upholstery

Очищайте сухой или слегка влажной мягкой тканью. Для ухода используйте специализированные leather cleaners и периодически наносите conditioner.

Fiberglass shell

При открытых участках fiberglass достаточно влажной ткани и мягкого мыльного раствора.

Chrome steel base

Протирайте мягкой тканью и сразу удаляйте влагу. Не используйте abrasive pads.

Black powder coat

Используйте microfiber cloth и нейтральный мыльный раствор. Избегайте solvent-based cleaners.

Устойчивость и гарантия

GREENGUARD Certified

Все продукты KnollStudio соответствуют строгим стандартам качества воздуха для интерьеров.

Made in USA

Производится в США на сертифицированных ISO 14001 производственных площадках Knoll.

Continuous production

Womb Chair непрерывно производится с 1948 года — один из немногих объектов mid-century design, никогда не снимавшихся с производства.

Glides

Stainless steel и nylon glides защищают пол и требуют периодической проверки на износ.

Гарантия

Свяжитесь с нашей командой для уточнения условий гарантии.

Доставка

Срок поставки Производство под заказ — сроки подтверждаются при оформлении
Монтаж Доступен по запросу
Шоурум Доступен просмотр в Алматы
Подлинность 100% оригинальный продукт Knoll — часть MillerKnoll collective

Сборка и конфигурация

Сборка Минимальная — основание крепится к shell
Покрытие основания Chrome или Black
Обивка Указывается при заказе — свяжитесь с нашей командой
Гарантия Свяжитесь с нами для подробной информации

Warranty — Contact for More Info.

In continuous production since 1948. Made in the USA. Backed locally in Kazakhstan. 

For warranty terms applicable to the Womb™ Chair, please contact our team in Almaty. We are happy to provide full details before you place an order.

STAINLESS STEEL / NYLON GLIDES

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MOULDED FIBERGLASS SHELL  

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FOAM AND CUSHION PADDING

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UPHOLSTERY (fabric or leather)

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TUBULAR STEEL BASE (chrome or black)

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PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT

Available across Kazakhstan & the CIS region


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What our customers are saying about us.

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—— QUESTIONS

Everything you might ask before buying.

40"W × 34"D × 35.5"H; seat height 16"; seat depth 25"; arm height 20.5". Weight: 36 lb (16.3 kg).

No — the Womb™ Chair is listed here as a standalone piece. The matching Womb™ Ottoman (25.5"W × 20"D × 16"H) is listed separately. Both can be ordered together; contact our team to place a combined order.

Polished chrome (standard — the original finish) and matte black powder coat. Contact our team to specify.

The full range of KnollTextiles and Spinneybeck Leathers. Split upholstery — a different fabric for the surround and the seat/back cushions — is also available. Contact our team.

The standard (this listing) is 40"W × 34"D × 35.5"H with a 16" seat height — the original and most widely specified size. The medium is scaled to approximately 85% of the standard, measuring 35"W × 31"D × 31.25"H with a 15" seat height — suited to smaller spaces or a smaller person. Contact our team if you need the medium size.

Please contact our team in Almaty for full warranty terms.

Yes — 100% genuine Knoll (KnollStudio), made in the USA, part of the MillerKnoll collective.

Yes. Delivery is available across Kazakhstan and the CIS region, with professional installation available in Almaty.