{"title":"Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture","description":"\u003cp\u003eEero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer whose furniture work for Knoll in the late 1940s and 1950s produced some of the most iconic silhouettes in mid-century modern design. The \u003cstrong\u003eWomb Chair (Model 70)\u003c\/strong\u003e — designed to give the sitter the sense of being cradled — and the \u003cstrong\u003eTulip Chair and Table (Model 150 series)\u003c\/strong\u003e — with its single pedestal base eliminating the \"slum of legs\" — remain his most celebrated furniture achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach piece in this collection is an authentic vintage example produced during Saarinen's partnership with Knoll. We authenticate these pieces through upholstery labels, base casting quality, and production details consistent with the original manufacturing period. Read our complete \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/eero-saarinen-furniture-collectors-guide\"\u003eEero Saarinen Furniture Collector's Guide\u003c\/a\u003e for identification tips and model histories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaarinen's work for Knoll overlaps with other great Knoll designer relationships. Explore our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-harry-bertoia-furniture\"\u003eVintage Harry Bertoia Furniture\u003c\/a\u003e for sculptural wire chairs produced contemporaneously, or browse our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vintage-charles-ray-eames-furniture\"\u003eVintage Charles \u0026amp; Ray Eames Furniture\u003c\/a\u003e for the definitive Herman Miller mid-century collection. All pieces ship nationwide with white-glove delivery available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Eero Saarinen Womb Chair?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Womb Chair (Model 70) is a sculptural lounge chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. It features a molded fiberglass shell upholstered in fabric or leather on a four-legged steel rod base, designed to cradle the sitter in comfort.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the Saarinen Tulip Chair?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Tulip Chair (Model 150) is a pedestal chair designed by Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. It has a single aluminum pedestal base with a molded plastic shell seat, designed to eliminate the visual clutter of traditional chair legs.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"How do I identify authentic vintage Eero Saarinen furniture?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Authentic vintage Saarinen pieces have a Knoll label on the underside. Womb Chair shells show hand-laid fiberglass construction. Tulip Chair bases are cast aluminum. Look for vintage patina and period construction details that distinguish originals from later reissues.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the difference between the Womb Chair and the Executive Chair?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Womb Chair (Model 70) is a large lounge chair for relaxed seating paired with a matching ottoman. The Executive Chair (Model 51\/52) is from the Pedestal Collection for office or dining use with a more upright posture.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What materials are used in the Saarinen Tulip Table?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Saarinen Tulip Table has a cast aluminum pedestal base with a white fused plastic finish, and a top in Carrara marble, laminate, or wood veneer. The single pedestal base gives it an uncluttered, sculptural appearance.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/modcitymad.com\/collections\/vintage-eero-saarinen-furniture.oembed","provider":"MOD CITY MADNESS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}