Our Saarinen-Style M70 Womb Chair 2.0
The 1948 unveiling of Eero Saarinen’s iconic Womb Chair was a sign of changing times when ‘lounging’ was becoming socially acceptable, unlike in the decades prior. Saarinen’s organically curved Womb Chair was designed at the request of his dear friend, Florence Knoll, who asked for a chair designed to feel like a basket full of pillows and “something I can really curl up in.” Saarinen achieved exactly this and more with a chair designed to create comfort, not solely by use of cushioning, but by the use of contours that create incredible comfort in any position.
Our Saarinen-Style M70 Womb Chair and Ottoman closely matches Saarinen’s original design but with upgraded materials available today that were not available in 1948. We recently made some improvements to this chair, including adjusting the slope of the back to a more upright sitting position and with arms parallel to the floor, making it even more comfortable for both sitting and lounging. Our wide variety of boucle fabric colors gives it a vibrancy that is matched by a level of durability to ensure years of stylish comfort in any setting. You can read all this and more in our Womb Chair Comparison Guide.
If you would like to see this chair in person, come visit us at our factory showroom in Bellingham!