Brilliant Design Secrets to Introduce the Iconic Womb Chair into Your Home

Did you know the enveloping Womb Chair is, hands down, one of the most iconic furniture pieces designed in the twentieth century? WOW! It was by none other than mid century modern design mastermind Eero Saarinen.

This Finnish born architect and designer was part of the organic modernist movement. The Womb Chair’s distinctive presence and unique shape will surely add character and sophistication to any interior.

Having a hard time introducing the sculptural Womb Chair into your own home? We can help! Here are a few brilliant design secrets from top interior designers around the globe.Perhaps now you can truly be inspired!

1. Use Accent Lighting

Accent lights placed in strategic places can dramatically highlight qualities of the piece that would otherwise be subdued.Embrace the dramatic effect of shadows and light to play with the distinct shape of Saarinen’s Womb Chair to the fullest.

The dim incandescence of the accent lighting in the image above gorgeously uplifts the cozy surroundings. Doesn’t the resulting shadows and gold light make the Womb Chair even more glamorous?

2. Embrace its Accent Capacity

If you use your Womb Chair as an accent piece you’ll have lots of fun with your space.As a matter of fact,the background may be filled with all kinds of dynamic visuals thanks to its rock-solid presence. It will always be the center of attention!

The above space features a blue background, photorealistic artwork, wood nightstands and other expertly placed modern decor items, giving the light gray wool wrapped beauty a highly sophisticated presence.

3. Try Bold on Muted

Trying to make the Womb Chair the focal point of your space? Consider setting it up in a muted backdrop! You may also try going for a vibrantly hued upholstery for it. All eyes entering the room will be automatically attracted by this statement piece!

This allows the rest of the ambiance and decor to become like background music to the iconic Womb Chair.In the above image, we can see a space where the green chair pops due to the muted backdrop.

4. Go for a Uniform Background

By using a uniform background, you’ll make the Womb Chair’s warm hued upholsterymore suitable in the space. That doesn't mean your space needs to be boring! Just try to embrace a repetitive design element to properly achieve this.

In the above image, the linearity of the wallpaper design element perfectly complements the side and coffee table featuring aglass top, metal base with great lines. All of the decor elements and furniture pieces make the Womb Chair take center stage within the environment.

5. Take Advantage of the View

Statement windows brimming with natural light are an excellent design element. Even more when you’ve got an amazing view outside! As the Womb Chair is incredibly perfect for both relaxing and making a statement in your interiors, try combining the two.

In other words, the Womb Chair may be a foreground object that you can orient any way you want, whether forward facing or sideways facing. This way, the magnificent views may be perfectly used.

We hope this inspires you. Which of these brilliant design secrets is your favorite? We’d love to know your feedback. Tell us in the comments section below! Ready to beautifully introduce Manhattan Home Design’s Womb Chair replica into your home? Browse our extensive catalog!