1979 Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Tan Leather

1979 Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Tan LeatherThis is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to ca. 1979. This has many of the features of the more commonly seen model 71A, only this iteration omits the back seat vent. It features a chromed steel 4 star swivel base on casters, and it retains its Knoll tag affixed under its seat. The current leather upholstery is original to the piece and shows a deep

This is an Auckland Lounge chair

with a thick slung saddle-leather seat and backrest

The silhouette was initially designed by the Aaltos to illuminate the interiors of The Savoy Restaurant in Helsinki

Its top is made of smooth white satin laminate and is finished with a beveled edge

this sofa is in good to very good vintage condition with some age and wear apparent

which services as the primary reflector

I will do my best to either look for nice examples or to touch up any minor dings if possible

Each chair measures 27

The designer of this piece is unknown

The chair measures 27

and the seat and back are formed from pliant molded-polyurethane

and has been utilized in kindergarten classes for generations in Finland