SOLD 2001 Saarinen Executive Armchair with 5-Star Base, Model 71S by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Steel, Plastic, Foam, Fabric
This is a Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, model 71S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example hails from 2001. It features a 5-star base on casters, which affords the user a 360 degree swivel and a weight-adjusted tilt function. This piece retains its original charcoal grey fabric upholstery, and has black enameled details on its base, as well as coordinating black casters.
The chair measures 24.25 inches long, 26 inches wide, and 33 inches high. It has a base seat height of 18.5 inches. The base is height adjustable. The charcoal grey fabric is in terrific condition, with a very light amount of wear apparent. The base has a few errant scratches and dings, but presents beautifully. Overall, this chair is in extremely good condition with light wear. Please see photos.