In his groundbreaking 1957 collection, Eero Saarinen revolutionized executive seating by creating a fluid, sculptural form. Recognizing the importance of user comfort, Saarinen was the first to construct a chair shell from fiberglass, a flexible material that adapts to body weight. The chair is offered with or without arms and features either metal or wooden legs or a swivel base.

As the son of celebrated architect Eliel Saarinen, Eero was classically trained in both sculpture and architecture. His collaboration with Charles Eames in 1937 resulted in the Organic Armchair, made from plywood and foam rubber, and the first three-dimensionally shaped bucket armchair.

Saarinen continued to explore this design theme in subsequent years, creating many iconic designs for Knoll. He is also known for significant architectural works, including Dulles Airport in Washington, D.C., and the TWA terminal at Kennedy International Airport in New York.