Archetype Forms Womb Chair & Ottoman

The Archetype Forms Womb Chair & Ottoman feature an enveloping, cocoon-like form with sculptural curves that cradle the body in supreme comfort. The revolutionary design uses a molded fiberglass shell with foam cushioning supported by sleek tubular steel legs, eliminating the need for traditional upholstery construction. This groundbreaking approach to comfort through shell design rather than deep cushioning quickly garnered widespread acclaim, becoming an instant icon of mid-century modernism and establishing Saarinen as a visionary in organic furniture design.

The Womb Ottoman complements the lounge chair perfectly, serving as a footrest to create the ultimate relaxation experience, or functioning as additional sculptural seating as needed. The ottoman's matching fiberglass construction and chrome steel base echo the chair's elegant proportions while providing versatile functionality.

The original Womb Chair was exhibited in the US Pavilion at the 1951 Milan Triennale and is featured in MoMA's permanent collection, cementing Saarinen's design as a defining piece of comfortable, sophisticated living spaces worldwide.

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Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) was a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer who became one of the most influential modernist architects and designers of the mid-20th century, known for his bold, sculptural forms that pushed the boundaries of both architecture and furniture design. Born in Finland to architect Eliel Saarinen, he immigrated to the United States as a child and studied sculpture and architecture at Yale before establishing his own practice.

Structure: Molded Fiberglass Shell

Inner-Padding: High-Density Foam wrapped over fiberglass mold

Base: Tubular Steel

Upholstery: Custom