​Facts About The Womb Chair You Probably Didn't Know

If you are looking for armchairs, you have very possibly come across the Womb chair. This is a classic piece of furniture that has played an important role in the history of modern design.

The Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman is not only an aesthetically beautiful piece, it is also one of the best and most comfortable supports in our entire catalog. This chair has the peculiarity that its ergonomic and well-defined structure makes you always feel welcome and while you are sitting you will not get up after hours.

Behind the creation process of this piece there is a wealth of interesting facts and information related to its history that we are sure you will want to read even after you have made your purchase.

Here we have listed some of the facts that might interest you or be useful when purchasing a Womb Chair:

Womb Chair design Inspiration

The Womb chair was originally designed by Eero Saarinen, a designer who is considered one of the pupils of the great Florence Knoll. This particular designer was the one who encouraged Eeron to design a piece that she could curl up in. This was done with the aim of launching a piece on the market in which users could perform multiple activities with a comfortable support.

Such was the impact of the Womb chair design, that this designer is often recognized as "the creator of the Womb chair".

Womb chair name inspiration

This name often generates doubts in people due to the perhaps little relationship that exists between Womb and the furniture store, however it has its why. The reason for it is supported by an occurrence of Eeron in one of the many furniture exhibitions, which he attended with his pregnant wife. Seeing her sitting comfortably in the chair, he found out that a very accurate name would be the Womb chair.

Ways to acquire a Womb chair

Yes! As you read. It is possible to purchase this piece for a much more affordable price than the original. The high-end replica store is a little publicized market due to the possible consequences it can have, however, stores endorsed by designers and clients such as Manhattan Home Design, have the particularity of offering pieces faithful to the original design at less than the price. half the price. For example, the Womb chair replica offered in the store, has the following characteristics:

• 100% faithful to Eero Saarinen’s original design
• Polished #304 stainless steel rod base & chrome finish
• Upholstered with premium fabric
• Removable cushions
• Hand-stitched through braided lockstitch technology
• Fiberglass shell, true to the original
• High-density memory foam cushioning
• Chipping and flaking resistant frame