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Knoll · Executive Chairs

Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair

Designed by Eero Saarinen · Introduced 1950 · Knoll

Offices and conference rooms wanting Eero Saarinen's molded shell swivel chair.

$2,169 – $5,623

  • Up to 250 lb
  • 5-year warranty
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Summary

Eero Saarinen's 1950 executive chair on a swivel base, upholstered and made in the USA.

Best for

  • Offices and home desks that want a classic look rather than a technical task chair.
  • Buyers who want swivel, tilt and seat height adjustment in a design classic.
  • Users up to 250 lb, Knoll's stated weight capacity.

Good to check first

  • Seat height runs 18½"–21" on the 5-star base; check it against your desk.
  • The arms move with the seat, from 23¾" to 26½"; check that they clear your desk.
  • Knoll's store allows returns within 30 days.

The trade-off

A timeless, fully assembled executive chair with only basic adjustments.

Value check

Lists at $2,169 to $5,623 at Knoll's US store for the swivel versions, depending on arms and upholstery.

Price
$2,169 – $5,623
Load capacity
250 lb
Warranty
5 years

What Knoll highlights

  • Swivel base

    The 5-star base on casters swivels 360°, tilts and has pneumatic seat height adjustment. A 4-star base is also offered.

  • Molded shell

    A molded reinforced polyurethane shell sits over a contoured plywood seat. Knoll offers a wide range of fabrics and leathers.

  • Florence Knoll interiors

    Knoll says the chair featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors after its 1950 launch.

As described by Knoll on its official pages; not a Chairpedia assessment.

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Seat height 18½"–21" (5-star base).
  • Rated to 250 lb.
  • Armchair 26" W × 24¾" D × 33"–35½" H.

Delivery and setup

  • Comes fully assembled; weighs 34 lb.
  • 5-year warranty.

Returns (official policy)

  • Knoll store: 30 days to return your order.
  • Other sellers set their own return terms.

Sources: Knoll, Saarinen Executive Swivel Armchair ↗ (checked Oct 12, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
33–35 in (W 66 cm, D 62.9 cm, H 83.8–90.2 cm)
Seat height
18.5–21 in (47–53.3 cm)
Load capacity
250 lb (113 kg)
Adjustments
Recline
360 degree swivel, tilt and pneumatic seat height adjustment
Arms
Arm height 23¾–26½"
Build and warranty
Warranty
5-year warranty
Chair weight
34 lb (15.4 kg)
Made in
USA

About Knoll

Founded
1938, as the Hans G. Knoll Furniture Company in New York
Part of
MillerKnoll

Hans Knoll started the company in a small space on East 72nd Street in New York in 1938. Florence Schust joined in 1943, and she and Hans married in 1946.

Questions

How much does the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair cost?

It costs $2,169 – $5,623 at the Knoll US Store (Saarinen Executive swivel base: Swivel Side Chair (armless) $2,169 to $5,371 and Swivel Armchair $2,936 to $5,623, all upholsteries incl. leather; excludes wood/metal-leg and veneer-back versions), checked Oct 2026.

What is the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair's weight capacity?

It is rated for 250 lb in Arm chair, 5-star swivel base, according to Knoll's official specifications.

What sizes or versions of the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair are there?

It comes in width 26", Depth 24¾", Height 33–35½".

Where can I buy the Knoll Saarinen Executive Chair?

You can buy it from Amazon or the Knoll US Store. Check the configuration, price and return terms before ordering.

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