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Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Troy, MI

An early production Womb settee designed by Eero Saarinen Knoll circa 1960's Black enameled steel frame with new white leather upholstery Original label intact to underside 62 inch...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970
Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970

Rare Italian Organic Modern Curvilinear Sofa or Settee, Joe Colombo, 1970

By Joe Colombo

Located in New York, NY

Pierre Paulin, Arne Jacobsen, Marco Zanuso, Osvaldo Borsani, Ico Parisi, Ettorre Sottsass, Alessandro Mendini, Harry Bertoia, Egg Chair, Swan Sofa, Womb Chair.

Category

Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Brass

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Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950
Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950

Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950

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H 31.89 in W 61.82 in D 33.86 in

Early Eero Saarinen Womb Sofa for Knoll, circa 1950

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Fuveau, Provence

Early and rare womb sofa designed by Eero Saarinen; First edition manufactured by Knoll, circa 1950; Original upholstery (wool); black lacquered structure;.

Category

Vintage 1960s Organic Modern Settees

Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.
Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.

Eero Saarinen for Knoll / De Coene "executive" lounge chair, 1958 U.S.A.

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Items like the “Grasshopper” lounge chair, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Womb Armchairs attributed to Eero Saarinen, Set of 2
Womb Armchairs attributed to Eero Saarinen, Set of 2

Womb Armchairs attributed to Eero Saarinen, Set of 2

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H 39.38 in W 38.98 in D 33.47 in

Womb Armchairs attributed to Eero Saarinen, Set of 2

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Porto, Porto

The Womb chair atributed to Eero Saarinen, late 40s The fiberglass shell, with armrests, covered with foam and fabric, supprted on metal frame.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

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H 35.5 in W 61.5 in D 33 in

Womb Sofa by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Early production womb sofa or settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1948.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

Materials

Upholstery

Rare and Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Sofa
Rare and Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Sofa

Rare and Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Sofa

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Rare and early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb settee circa 1950. This sculptural example has the earliest wood frame patinated black iron legs and has been newly upholstered in a Knoll...

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Early 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman
Early 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman

Early 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Leather Womb Chair and Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Please see red's other listings for another example done in orange leather along with an original womb sofa. Ottoman dimensions: Height: 15.5" x width: 26" depth: 20".

Category

Vintage 1960s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

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H 32 in W 62 in D 34 in

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

Womb settee sofa designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1960.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Sofas

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

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H 35 in W 63 in D 33 in

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee for Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Uncommon mate to Saarinen's well known Womb Chair. Sculpturally curved frame, supported on a chromed base with the original feet. Upholstered in original oatmeal wool, with heavy dow...

Category

20th Century American Sofas

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Upholstered in Alexander Girard Fabric
Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Upholstered in Alexander Girard Fabric

Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Upholstered in Alexander Girard Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Highland, IN

A fantastic example of Eero Saarinen's iconic design in rare large settee or sofa size. Saarinen designed the sofa variation in 1950 to accompany the womb chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Knoll by Eero Saarinen Womb Dusty Pink Velvet Settee Sofa
Knoll by Eero Saarinen Womb Dusty Pink Velvet Settee Sofa

Knoll by Eero Saarinen Womb Dusty Pink Velvet Settee Sofa

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Rochester, England

Eero Saarinen designed the ground breaking womb chair at Florence Knoll's request for “a chair that was like a basket full of pillows - something she could really curl up in”.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary German Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome

Rare Saarinen "Womb" Settee for Knoll
Rare Saarinen "Womb" Settee for Knoll

Rare Saarinen "Womb" Settee for Knoll

Located in Amarillo, TX

Rare Early "Womb" two seat settee or sofa in black wool hop-sacking upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s American Settees

Materials

Wool, Upholstery

Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Persimmon Orange Leather
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Persimmon Orange Leather

Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Persimmon Orange Leather

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Phoenix, AZ

Please see red's other listings for another example done in cream leather along with an original womb sofa. Ottoman dimensions: Height: 15.5" x width 26" x depth: 20".

Category

Vintage 1950s American Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954
Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954

Florence Knoll Sofa, Teal Blue Green Velvet, Knoll International, New York, 1954

By Knoll, Florence Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Despite it's sleek appearance and midcentury origins, Knoll's design incorporates a comfortably high seat height for a sofa of this era at 17.5". For context, Eames' sofa seat height...

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

womb sofa by saarinen
womb sofa by saarinen

womb sofa by saarinen

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H 36.62 in W 61.82 in D 27.96 in

womb sofa by saarinen

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Epagny, FR

womb sofa . needs new upholstery

Category

Vintage 1950s American Canapes

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Stool, U.S.A, 1960's
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Stool, U.S.A, 1960's

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Swivel Stool, U.S.A, 1960's

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Items like the “Grasshopper” lounge chair, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.

Category

Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Metal

Original Vintage Marble Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll Int, 1970s
Original Vintage Marble Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll Int, 1970s

Original Vintage Marble Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll Int, 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Items like the “Grasshopper” lounge chair, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Settee Sofa
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Settee Sofa

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Settee Sofa

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Salt Lake City, UT

Newly upholstered in Maharam fabric textile, this settee is a rare one to have. Only sold for a few years. The sofa is in great condition. Upholstery is perfect and the frame h...

Category

Vintage 1960s Settees

Authentic 1969 Leather Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Authentic 1969 Leather Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

Authentic 1969 Leather Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Items like the “Grasshopper” lounge chair, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Stools

Materials

Aluminum

Authentic 1969 Eero Saarinen Leather Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll International
Authentic 1969 Eero Saarinen Leather Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll International

Authentic 1969 Eero Saarinen Leather Tulip Dining Chairs for Knoll International

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Items like the “Grasshopper” lounge chair, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.   

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Authentic 1969 Tulip Leather Dining Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Authentic 1969 Tulip Leather Dining Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Authentic 1969 Tulip Leather Dining Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Items like the “Grasshopper” lounge chair, “Tulip” dining chair and table, the “Tulip” side and coffee table and the “Womb” sofa are well known design classics nowadays.

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

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By Sergio Asti, Candle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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$8,962 / item

H 35.44 in W 63 in D 27.56 in

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By Glustin Creation

Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

Mobile kinetic chandelier made of patinated brass with a round counterweight and two enlighten alabaster globes. Original design by Glustin Luminaires.

Category

2010s Italian Modern Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Giovannetti, 1970s Anfibio Foldable Sofa in Cream Colored Fabric Project, Becchi
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By Alessandro Becchi

Located in Casalguidi, IT

The bed-sofa, designed by Alessandro Becchi together with the Giovannetti staff has recently celebrated its 50 years. Its history is full of important events and participations. A p...

Category

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Materials

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Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF

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By Jules Leleu

Located in Brussels, BE

Sofa three-seat by Jules Leleu, France 1940s, new upholstery.

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$9,700

H 25.6 in W 108.67 in D 33.47 in

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By Saporiti

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Located in Philadelphia, PA

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Pair of Adrian Pearsall Attributed Swivel Lounge Chairs in Ivory Bouclé

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Located in Saint Louis, MO

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$8,000

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Located in New York, NY

Beautiful mohair upholstered curved sofa with wooden legs. Perfect shape and size. In excellent condition, 1950s, Italy. Same era as: Charlotte Perriand, Jean Prouve, Pierre Paulin...

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$12,292 / set

H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 27.56 in

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By Jonathan de Pas

Located in London, GB

A pair of organic shaped sculptural lounge chairs. Sculpted, curved upholstery held in place with an exterior steel frame. With original upholstery. Similar style to the 'Corbi'...

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$6,500

H 28.5 in W 29.5 in D 26 in

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By Hans Olsen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

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Womb Sofa For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal womb sofa for your home. Frequently made of metal, fabric and brass, every womb sofa was constructed with great care. Find 3 options for an antique or vintage womb sofa now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer womb sofa, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right womb sofa, those designed in modern and mid-century modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made womb sofa over the years, but those crafted by Knoll, Bessa and Florence Knoll are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Womb Sofa?

The average selling price for a womb sofa at 1stDibs is $9,900, while they’re typically $2,381 on the low end and $19,782 for the highest priced.

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