Executive Chair
Eero Saarinen, 1950
Produced by Knoll
Designed in 1950, the Executive Chair is Saarinen’s response to the rigid seating of mid-century modernism. Its sculpted shell and sweeping contours were developed to support the human form with softness and clarity, reducing bulk while heightening comfort. The chair’s gentle curves and tapered wooden legs give it a warm architectural presence, making it equally at home in domestic, hospitality, or gallery settings. In this configuration, the rich oxblood mohair heightens its material depth and texture, while the ebonized walnut legs ground the form with a quiet, refined weight.
Material
Molded reinforced seat shell
Upholstered in oxblood mohair
Ebonized walnut legs
Hand finished by Knoll craftspeople
Customization
Fully customizable through Knoll
Extensive fabric and leather options available
Prices vary according to upholstery and finish
Lead time typically three to four months for custom configurations
Dimensions
Height: 31.5 inches
Width: 26 inches
Depth: 24.5 inches
Seat height: approximately 18 inches
Executive Chair
Eero Saarinen, 1950
Produced by Knoll
Designed in 1950, the Executive Chair is Saarinen’s response to the rigid seating of mid-century modernism. Its sculpted shell and sweeping contours were developed to support the human form with softness and clarity, reducing bulk while heightening comfort. The chair’s gentle curves and tapered wooden legs give it a warm architectural presence, making it equally at home in domestic, hospitality, or gallery settings. In this configuration, the rich oxblood mohair heightens its material depth and texture, while the ebonized walnut legs ground the form with a quiet, refined weight.
Material
Molded reinforced seat shell
Upholstered in oxblood mohair
Ebonized walnut legs
Hand finished by Knoll craftspeople
Customization
Fully customizable through Knoll
Extensive fabric and leather options available
Prices vary according to upholstery and finish
Lead time typically three to four months for custom configurations
Dimensions
Height: 31.5 inches
Width: 26 inches
Depth: 24.5 inches
Seat height: approximately 18 inches
