Saarinen Executive Task Chair

The Design

Eero Saarinen might be considered by some to be a purist when it came to his approach towards architecture and interior design. He sought the essential idea and reduced it to the most effective structural solution within an overall unity of design. To that end, he designed the Executive Chair in 1957 recognizing the importance of user comfort. Saarinen became the first to construct a chair shell from fiberglass, a pliable material that flexes in response to body weight. The Executive Chair is available in various fabric and leather upholstery options.

In 1969, Saarinen's Executive Chair won both the prestigious Museum of Modern Art Award and the Federal Award for Industrial Design. Additionally, the Tulip Chair is GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified®.

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Features at a Glance:

Design Year: 1957

• Features:
  • Frame is made of molded reinforced polyurethane shell
  • Seat is made of contoured plywood and features swivel/tilt with pneumatic seat height adjustment
  • Chair is upholstered in urethane foam cushion with matching full surround welt detail
  • Five star steel base in protective black epoxy finish
  • Option of 2" hard wheel casters (standard, for use on carpeted floors) or soft wheel casters (for hardwood floors)
  • Hard casters and housing component in black textured plastic
  • Soft casters are black with grey housing
  • Includes glides which are molded nylon disks in stamped steel shroud
  • Available in many fabric and leather upholstery options
    
    
  • Awards:
    • The Museum of Modern Art Award - 1969
    • Federal Award for Industrial Design

  • Care & Maintenance:
    • For information on caring for your Knoll furniture please view the Knoll Care & Maintenance Guide

Dimensions:

• Overall Dimensions: 31" - 36.25" H x 24.75" W x 24" D
• Seat Height Min: 14.5"
• Seat Height Max: 19.75"

• Sustainability Statement: Sustainable design is a key component of Knoll's environmental focus. Knoll's commitment to social responsibility and a healthy environment has prompted the company to further articulate its longstanding environmental programs and, with encouragement and support from colleagues in the industry, Knoll has re-energized its focus on such "green" initiatives as life cycle analysis and LEED® certification. Knoll is proud to have contributed to projects that have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.

• The Saarinen Executive Chair is Greenguard certified.
• Knoll products are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials and workmanship during the applicable warranty period set forth in the Knoll Warranty.
• Should you discover shortly after receiving your Executive Chair that parts are either damaged or missing, please call us immediately, and we will be happy to send you replacement parts as soon as possible and at no additional cost.
• No sales tax, except on orders shipped to Massachusetts.
• Each authentic Knoll product includes a certificate of authenticity.

  Please Note: This product does not meet Cal 133 specifications.