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Knoll · Lounge Chairs

Knoll Womb Chair

Designed by Eero Saarinen · Knoll

Reading and napping in Eero Saarinen's enveloping Womb chair, often paired with an ottoman.

$6,463 – $11,955

  • Up to 275 lb
  • 5-year warranty
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Summary

Eero Saarinen's deep lounge chair, made for curling up in many positions.

Best for

  • Reading and lounging in many positions; the seat is almost 25" deep.
  • Buyers who want a mid-century design icon in a living room.
  • Smaller rooms or sitters; a Medium size is offered.

Good to check first

  • Pick Standard or Medium: the Medium has a shallower 18" seat and a lower 15" seat height.
  • The store rates the Standard size to 275 lb.

The trade-off

An enveloping, iconic lounge seat that takes floor space and is priced as a design piece.

Value check

The Standard chair lists from $6,463 at the US Knoll Store.

Price
$6,463 – $11,955
Load capacity
275 lb
Warranty
5 years

What Knoll highlights

  • A chair for curling up

    Florence Knoll asked Eero Saarinen for a chair that felt like a basket full of pillows. Knoll says the result supports many sitting positions.

  • Made for relaxing

    Knoll presents it as a chair for enveloping comfort. Saarinen said at its launch that people need to relax more than ever.

  • Two sizes

    The chair comes in Standard and Medium sizes. A matching ottoman is sold separately.

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

Before you buy

Fit (official)

  • Standard: seat height 16", seat depth 24⅞", rated to 275 lb.
  • Medium: seat height 15", seat depth 18".

Delivery and setup

  • Arrives fully assembled with in-home delivery.
  • Weighs 36 lb (Standard).
  • 5-year warranty.

Returns (official policy)

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

Sources: Knoll store, Womb Chair ↗ (checked Oct 11, 2026)

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Specs

Size and fit
Sizes
Standard: 35½" H × 40" W × 34" DMedium: 31¼" H × 35" W × 31" D
Seat height
16 in (41 cm)15 in (38 cm)
Seat depth
24.88 in (63 cm)18 in (46 cm)
Seat width
27 in (69 cm)
Back height
35.5 in (90 cm)
Load capacity
275 lb (125 kg)
Adjustments
Arms
Arm Height (in): 20½ inArm Height (in): 18 in
Build and warranty
Warranty
5-year warranty
Chair weight
36 lb (16 kg)31 lb (14 kg)

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.

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Questions

How much does the Knoll Womb Chair cost?

It costs $6,463 – $11,955 at the US Knoll Store (Standard size, chair only), checked Oct 2026.

What is the Knoll Womb Chair's weight capacity?

It is rated for 275 lb in Standard, according to Knoll's official specifications.

What sizes or versions of the Knoll Womb Chair are there?

It comes in standard: 35½" H × 40" W × 34" D.

Where can I buy the Knoll Womb Chair?

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

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