A classic set of 4 vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. executive armchairs in the original Knoll blue fabric with an oak frame base.

The Eero Saarinen Executive armchair was featured in nearly every Florence Knoll Mid Century interior throughout the 1950s and beyond. Originally introduced in 1950, the chair transformed the notion of what executive seating could be with its fluid, sculptural form and modern finishing. The timeless and versatile design continues to fit seamlessly into work, conference, lounge and dining applications of any décor.

The chair remains as one of the most popular Knoll designs ever with new versions of the armchair, as shown here, in fabric with the wooden light oak base retailing at over £1,500 per chair. And it’s the wooden legs that add to their appeal and was ultimately a big improvement on the original tubular steel frame. They are just warmer and more welcoming, as well as being more aesthetically pleasing. As such the chairs are more often used these days as dining chairs rather than in the office.

The chairs are also supremely comfortable and are upholstered in a classic Knoll wool fabric that has different subtle colour flecks within the fabric and that also features a slightly darker colour in the seat. This is an intentional design aesthetic as it helps to maintain the condition and look of the seat with heavier use.

They date from the 1990s and remain in very good vintage condition with only light signs of use.

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4 Vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. Executive Armchairs With An Oak Frame Base

£3,750.00

Quantity

Materials
Oak and Wool

Style
Mid Century, 20th Century design

Date of the original design
1950

Date of production
1990s

Dimensions
H83 x W66 x D63cm
Seat Height: 46cm

Number of pieces included in price
4

Condition
Very good vintage condition

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4 Vintage Eero Saarininen Knoll Inc. Executive Armchairs With An Oak Frame Base

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