Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, Model 71 USB

This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1970s. The listed price includes one chair. The chair’s design features an upholstered seat and back, and this chair retains it's original brown hopsack fabric. It sits atop 4 tubular chromed-steel legs, and has its original feet.

The 71 USB chair measures 24.25 inches long, 26 inches wide, and 31.5 inches high. It has a 18-inch seat height, and a 25-inch arm height. It retains the original Knoll tags. The upholstery has a handful of small spots and shows a bit of fading, and the undercarriage lining has some staining. The base has light scuffs and scratches, but present nicely. Overall, this chair is in very good condition with some wear apparent. Please see photos.