Saarinen Organic Arm Chair Turquoise

Saarinen Organic Mid Century Modern Armchair

Saarinen Organic Arm Chair. A faithful reproduction of the 1940 modern classic sitting chair. Whether being used as a sitting, accent or dining chair, the Saarinen model is a beautiful and practical piece to compliment your modernist collection.

Making the 1940 Modernist Icon

The Organic Chair, a small and comfortable reading chair was developed in several versions for the 1940 ‘Organic Design in Home Furnishings’ competition organized by the Museum of Modern Art in New York. With its sculptural shapes, the design was ahead of the times. But due to the absence of suitable manufacturing techniques, the armchair never went into production. Not until 1950 did it become possible to manufacture and market organically shaped seat shells in large quantities, as exemplified by Saarinen’s Tulip Chair. Today, it is an icon representing the simple, practical design theory present in many mid-century modern pieces. Whether being used as a sitting, accent or dining chair, the Saarinen model is a beautiful and practical piece to compliment your modernist collection.

Finnish Modern Furniture Designer Eero Saarinen created the the Model 71 Arm & Side Chair in 1940 at the beginning of what would later be recognized as the mid century modern furniture movement. He believed strongly that the whole field of design is all one body. He had three design principles – Function, Structure and being part of the time.

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Product Design Features

• StyleSaarinen Organic Armchair – 1940
• Body FrameTrue to original molded polymer shell
• Reproducton FeatureTrue to original dimension & angles
• Foam TypeHigh Resilient Multi-Density Foam
• Leg StyleSolid Hardwood Modernist Splay Spindle
• Fabric TypeTwill Fabric in a premium Cotton Blend. 35% Cotton 65% Synthetic Fiber
• Quality FeatureInternal molded body bolt sleeves secure the wood legs
• Leg Finish Type3 coats of UV cured Polyurethane
• Wood PreparationKiln dried stabilizing the moisture content
• Leg Surface Prep3 step hand sanded coarse, medium & fine
• Overall DimensionsHeight 21″ at the highest point x Depth 19″ x Width 19″ at the widest point
• Chair DimensionFloor to seat height 17″
• Quality FeatureThe entire chair is crafted by hand
• FeatureComes standard with floor protection caps on legs
• AssemblyMinor assembly required
• Warranty3 year limited warranty

Safe delivery. Curbside or Full Service

Kardiel specializes in fast home and business delivery of modern classic furniture and bath products across the U.S including Hawaii and Alaska. We dispatch shipments to homes all over Canada daily. Using proven, reliable nationwide delivery methods we insure and guarantee safe delivery of all shipments. We provide standard curbside residential delivery as well as inside White Glove full service delivery as options for many of the regions we ship to.

Have questions about Kardiel's guaranteed delivery?

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Premium Full Service home delivery

The best value for those looking for a full service delivery experience with no lifting or physical effort involved. A team of 2 rigorously screened home delivery professionals arrive on a day and time prescheduled with you. Your furnishings are brought into your home and placed in the desired location in the room(s) of your choice. The furniture is removed from the packaging/boxes. The old packaging material is then placed in a designated location.

Perhaps you need door(s) removed and replaced? Maybe you live in a condo or high rise building? Maybe there are flight(s) of stairs to climb? The safe arrival of your items is guaranteed and no obstacle is too large. We will do anything necessary to complete your delivery with quality, care and a smile. Average delivery times are 9-12 business days from the day your order leaves the Kardiel warehouse.

Curbside Residential Delivery

This economical delivery option brings your new furnishings direct to your home or business. The term curbside indicates that the items are brought to the "curb" but not inside the home.

This is a signed delivery option which means you will need to be present to accept the delivery. You will need to be prepared to carry the items into your home or office as this service does not include inside delivery. Tracking numbers are provided within 24 hours of your order leaving the Kardiel warehouse. Average delivery times nationwide for this service are 7-10 business days from the day the shipment leaves the Kardiel warehouse. The delivery is guaranteed safe when you inspect and sign with the driver for any potential shipping damage. The delivery company calls to schedule the delivery date and window of time as the arrival date of your items draws closer.

Hawaii & Alaska

Hawaii & Alaska orders allow average 12-18 business days for arrival. Tracking numbers will be provided. Alaska and Hawaii orders are not eligible for advertised "continental U.S" shipping promotions. As over water transport is involved, the shopping cart will not calculate

Alaska and Hawaii customers please contact us by phone to receive a custom discounted delivery quote for your shipment prior to purchasing.

Please contact us by phone at 877-844-4988

all deliveries are guaranteed & insured

We take the risk and make it easy in the unlikely event of freight damage. Simply inspect and sign for any damage or suspected damage on delivery day and prior to the driver leaving. In the event of damage, we will issue you a return ticket if needed and refund or replace the damaged item