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Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Mohair with Ebony Wood Legs

Creator: Eero Saarinen - Knoll
Offered by: Object Refinery

Description
Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achievable by Saarinen himself. His furniture work aided his design process for architecture and vice a versa, he understood the human form and how people interact with design in the world. These iconic Saarinen Executive Chairs remain one of his most notable designs, instantly recognizable and widely used to this day.

The Saarinen Executive Armless Chair is perhaps the most versatile dining chair known from the Mid-Century Modern design movement. Saarinen’s mastery of swooping curves invite users to sit and be embraced by a level of comfort only he could achieve. The iconic opening of the chair’s back allows for a slight “give” as one sits back. This chair is in every way a Saarinen sculpture; beautiful at every angle. We have restored and upholstered each chair using Angora Mohair in the color Sand. In addition to new upholstery, all of the original ebonized walnut legs have been refinished. The result is an exquisite set of 8 Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in mohair.

More Information

Customization Options:	Object Refinery restores Saarinen Executive Chairs to-order, so an opportunity for custom fabric and finishes is welcome. Aside from the shown Mohair in Sand, you are welcome to send us your own material for use, or select another material from our inventory. The shown Ebony Walnut legs can also be offered in natural brown Walnut. We carry a wide variety of Eero Saarinen's famous design; Arm and Armless Chairs with both Wood or Metal legs. We also offer these chairs in their desk chair form with caster bases. All chairs are available in any quantity, please inquire with us.
Documentation:	Makers Label/Invoice
Origin:	United States
Period:	2000-2021
Materials:	Angora Mohair in Sand & Ebonized Walnut
Condition:	Good. New restoration by Object Refinery
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Contemporary, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	715091

Dimensions

W.	22.5 in;	H.	31.5 in;	D.	20.5 in;
W.	57.15 cm;	H.	80.01 cm;	D.	52.07 cm;

Seat H.	18 in;
Seat H.	45.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

Stories exist in many forms, we see them in objects. The aesthetic of those before us is passed down through their surviving creations. These are the objects we search for; to preserve, refine, & continue the story. Object Refinery combines design obsession, fine craftsmanship, and a love for history in our worldwide search for objects. Based in Connecticut, USA; we partner with a network of local artisans to restore and refine our findings before passing them on to the next collector.