Circa 1950/60, orange wool upholstery, coated steel legs, together with a conforming ottoman, unmarked.

Chair 34 x 38 5/8 x 39 in.

Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for "a chair that was like a basket full of pillows—something she could really curl up in." This mid-century classic supports countless positions and offers a comforting oasis of calm, hence the name.

Fading and staining to the upholstery, lacking cushions, the chair without adjustable caps.