Set of 7 Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Unbelievably comfortable lounge-sized chairs, ideal for a dramatic dining set or an office space. Upholstered in Knoll's Classic Boucle. Manufacturer colour: Black Iris. Seamless tubular steel legs with polished chrome finish. First known as the Model 71 and 72 chairs. Florence Knoll herself considered the 70 Series as, “the biggest excitement in the development of Eero’s furniture.” The Model 71 and 72 Chairs, developed several years after the MoMA competition they had the same organic vocabulary and ergonomic design of Saarinen and Eames’ prize-winning designs. However, this time around, they were…
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Set of 7 Executive Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Unbelievably comfortable lounge-sized chairs, ideal for a dramatic dining set or an office space.
Upholstered in Knoll's Classic Boucle.
Manufacturer colour: Black Iris.
Seamless tubular steel legs with polished chrome finish.
First known as the Model 71 and 72 chairs. Florence Knoll herself considered the 70 Series as, “the biggest excitement in the development of Eero’s furniture.” The Model 71 and 72 Chairs, developed several years after the MoMA competition they had the same organic vocabulary and ergonomic design of Saarinen and Eames’ prize-winning designs. However, this time around, they were made with plastic resin and later molded fiberglass, allowing for an even-more dynamic form.
After the success of the Womb Chair, Eero shifted his focus towards standard task seating. In 1948, Knoll introduced the Model 72, a smaller chair based on the technology of the Womb Chair. Two years later, the armed version made its debut as the Model 71
Dimensions per chair: 31½" H 26" W 24¾" D
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