Description
Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popular due the chair's comfort and functions of being able to swivel and its numerous heights for the seat and back. Since it was just an office desk chair, disposable at the time, not many are still available, hence its rarity. Knoll Associates Inc. 320 Park Avenue, N.Y. label underneath seat.
Newly upholstered with Maharan black on black Small Dot Pattern. This fabric, black dots on white background, was originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for a 1947 textile competition at the Museum of Modern Art.
Condition: Minor wear consistent with age and use. Base has been sand blasted and top of legs mirror polished, the rest of the metal original with minor corrosion spots. Very Good condition. Reupholstered. Please look at all images.
Measurements: 19 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 27 inches high.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor wear consistent with age and use. Base has been sand blasted and top of legs mirror polished. The rest of the metal original with minor corrosion spots. Good condition. Reupholstered. Please look at all images.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Brand: Knoll; Designer: Eero Saarinen
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Metal
Details:
Seat Interior Width: 17.0in
Seat Height: 18.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Interior Depth: 15.0in
Number of Seats: 1
Newly upholstered with Maharan black on black Small Dot Pattern. This fabric, black dots on white background, was originally designed by Charles and Ray Eames for a 1947 textile competition at the Museum of Modern Art.
Condition: Minor wear consistent with age and use. Base has been sand blasted and top of legs mirror polished, the rest of the metal original with minor corrosion spots. Very Good condition. Reupholstered. Please look at all images.
Measurements: 19 inches wide x 20 inches deep x 27 inches high.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor wear consistent with age and use. Base has been sand blasted and top of legs mirror polished. The rest of the metal original with minor corrosion spots. Good condition. Reupholstered. Please look at all images.
Origin:
United States
Creator:
Brand: Knoll; Designer: Eero Saarinen
Materials & Techniques:
Fabric, Metal
Details:
Seat Interior Width: 17.0in
Seat Height: 18.0in
Country of Origin: United States
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Seat Interior Depth: 15.0in
Number of Seats: 1
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Minor wear consistent with age and use. Base has been sand blasted and top of legs mirror polished. The rest of the metal original with minor corrosion spots. Good condition. Reupholstered. Please look at all images.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
27 x 19 x 20 in
Knoll Mid Century Modern Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair 1950s
Estimate $700-$1,500
Starting Bid
$340
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