Peg, which one sags?
I can't see any sagging in the pix, is it the Swan or the Womb settee that's sagging?
I know that Knoll looked into reissuing the Womb Settee, but couldn't do it at what they consider an affordable price.
Of the two (both originally conceived as lounge chairs), I always thought that the Swan Settee isn't as graceful as its lounge chair, yet I think visually, the Womb Settee is as beautiful as its lounge chair counterpart.
Funny,t hough, that Knoll can't figure out how to make the Settee.
Kevin:
How sturdy is it structurely? Does it sag? Can if easily handle the weight of two people?
Would you recommend it for anyone?
I ask this because 1) it's bleedin' expensive, if you can find one, and 2) the leg structuure does not appear to repariable, should it start to lose its shape.
Thanks in advance for your opinions!
barry
if you are lucky ...
barry
if you are lucky enough to get one
and there was a sacking problem, I would put a internal brace in the chair ( a welder can do it and then recover over it) ,before i would let it break
I know this could devalue some of the price but it would
break my heart to see it bend or sag, OR just put in a corner and look it as a fine and unusual piece of art and pray none of your good friends will come over and plop their butts on it,
I have a very early Flo...
I have a very early Florance Knoll bench from the very early 50s with 4 shiny stainless steel legs,
Florance should have designed it with 6 legs and I think the later ones she did,
I was told by the guy that i bought it from, who had several, said that there are some stress marks and light hairline cracks that will break them eventually if any heavy seating takes place,
I use it at the foot of my bed to keep the spread and pillows on it, and it works perfect, i would hate to see some guest break that one in two,
Barry -
Barry -
When I had it restored, the upholsterer reinforced a section of the internal frame (which is fiberglass, I believe). Apparently the construction involves joining together two frames from womb chairs, and the part where they join can lose its integrity over time.
Haven't had any issues with the legs. However, if one breaks, it's a big problem. I've been told that you can have a welder repair it, but they would probably require them using an ugly brace.
I do treat the settee with respect - I've had two people sitting on it, but not that often.
Yes, the chair sags a touch when I sit in it. The fiberglass frame is quite flexible, which adds to the comfort.
One more thing: If you do buy one, make sure you find the right guy to restore it. It's not an easy job.
Barry
You said, "Heck, I'd be thrilled to pay $3800.00 for a womb settee."
Well, here you go:
http://cgi.ebay.com/KNOLL-SAARINEN-WOMB-SETTEE-sofa-chair-table-eames_W0...
Things have changed
Thanks for showing me.....I did see it, but I now have a sofa, and if I'm considering relocating from Minneapolis to Phoenix, at this time, i would not bid on this piece (which is located in Houston), pay for shipping up here, only to possibily move it down to Phoenix!
Weight
I'm sure the seller would tell you -- he answered all my questions promptly and candidly -- but a Womb chair weighs 38 pounds, so I'd expect the settee to weigh under 100.
With something that large, though, it's the dimensional weight rather than the actual weight that matters, so if you're trying to get quotes from Plycon or Craters & Freighters or whatever, just tell them it weighs 100 pounds.
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