Knoll Saarinen Conference Armchair
Experience timeless elegance with the Knoll Saarinen Conference Armchair by Eero Saarinen. Sculptural yet supremely comfortable, this classic mid-century modern armchair brings refined style and functional support to boardrooms, dining areas, or executive offices.
- Designer : Eero Saarinen
- Year of Design : 1946-1950
- Materials: Molded reinforced polyurethane shell. Contoured plywood seat form. Polished chrome, painted black or wooden legs
- H: 82.5cm; W: 65.5cm; D: 63cm;
- Seat Height : 46cm
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Description
The Knoll Saarinen Conference Armchair is a harmonious blend of organic form and enduring comfort—designed by renowned architect Eero Saarinen in the early 1950s. Its gently curved shell, crafted from molded polyurethane with a molded plywood seat, both cradles and supports the sitter. Wrapped in your choice of premium upholstery—ranging from finely woven fabric to supple leathers—the chair exudes refined simplicity.
Its slender yet sturdy base comes in a variety of finishes: timeless chrome tubular steel, natural or stained oak, or matte-black steel, making it easy to integrate into a range of interiors from modern minimalist to classic executive spaces.
Product dimensions approximate to a seat height of 46cm and an overall height of 82cm (metal-leg version), ideal for versatile use—from relaxed lounge settings to focused meeting rooms.
Built to last and easy to maintain, the Saarinen Conference Armchair transitions effortlessly from commercial to residential environments. Whether paired with a sleek conference table or standalone in a study, it remains a statement piece—honoring mid-century design while providing effortless ergonomics.
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| Brand | Knoll Studio |
|---|---|
| Designer | Eero Saarinen |
| Year of Design | 1946-1950 |
| Dimensions | H: 82.5cm; W: 65.5cm; D: 63cm; Seat Height : 46cm |
Eero Saarinen
Eero Saarinen (1910–1961) was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer known for his innovative, sculptural approach to modernism. Born in Finland and raised in the United States, Saarinen studied architecture at Yale University and later taught at Cranbrook Academy of Art, where his father Eliel Saarinen was director.
Saarinen is widely recognised for landmark architectural works like the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, the TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, and buildings for General Motors and MIT. However, he also played a pivotal role in furniture design, particularly through his collaborations with Knoll Studio.
Working closely with Florence Knoll, Saarinen created some of the most iconic pieces in modern furniture. His most famous contributions include the Tulip Chair and Pedestal Table Collection, designed to eliminate the "slum of legs" found in traditional furniture. These sleek, futuristic pieces exemplified his desire for form to follow both function and beauty, and remain bestsellers in the Knoll catalogue today.
Saarinen’s work for Knoll marked a significant moment in mid-century design, merging architectural vision with industrial design in ways that continue to influence interiors and furniture aesthetics worldwide.
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