Vitra Miniature 1948 Womb Chair & Ottoman
This is a Scale model of the Womb Chair & Ottoman that was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1948 and regarded as one of the icons of postwar American Modernism. Manufactured by Knoll International since 1948, it was originally known as 'Model No 7' and was the first piece of mass produced furniture in the history of design with an integrated seat shell made of reinforced plastic.
- MINIATURE MODEL of a full-sized chair
- Suitable ONLY for decorative purposes
- Designer : Eero Saarinen
- Year of Design : 1948
- Dimensions : 15.2cm; 15.8cm; 14.5cm
- Made in Germany
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Description
The distinguishing features of the full-sized Womb Chair are replicated here in this Vitra Miniature edition of the original. As part of the Vitra Design Museum collection miniature editions of classic chairs were produced to form part of a modern furniture design history display. The construction, materials and colours of the miniatures correspond to the historical Vitra Design Museum collection originals, right down to the last detail.
Because they are so true to the originals, the miniatures are not only valuable collector's items, but also ideal illustrative materials for universities, design colleges and architects.
See other Eero Saarinen designs.
See the Vitra Miniatures collection.
See the Vitra collection.
| Brand | Vitra |
|---|---|
| Designer | Eero Saarinen |
| Year of Design | 1948 |
| Dimensions | 15.2cm; 15.8cm; 14.5cm |
| Care Instructions | v |
| Warranty | v |
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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