4 Saarinen Side Chairs
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Located in Sayreville, NJ
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Iron
H 36 in W 18 in D 18 in
4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Djurhamn, SE
chairs you will own.
The Finnish-American architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen assumed that
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 31.89 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
Burke Saarinen Style Tulip Chair, circa 1965
By Eero Saarinen, Maurice Burke, Arkana Furniture
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Modeled after Eero Saarinen's Tulip series, The Arkana shell chair was designed by Maurice Burke in
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
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Aluminum
1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of four Saarinen armless executive side chairs on pedestal bases, originally designed
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Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 32 in W 22.5 in D 19 in
1960s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Tulip Side Chairs in Brown Fabric
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a set of four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip dining chairs with brown fabric seat
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Vintage 1960s American Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Fabric
H 32 in W 20 in D 22.5 in
Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Chair/Armchairs with Tubular Legs, Set of 4
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Set of four Mid-Century Modern executive dining chair set featuring 2 side chairs and 2 armchairs
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
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Steel
H 32 in W 32 in D 25 in
1970’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Tulip form Table & 4 Chairs, 2 side 2 arms
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
1970’s Tulip form Table & 4 Chairs, Eero Saarinen for Knoll,
circa 1970, A stylish and iconic
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Vintage 1970s American Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets
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Aluminum
Saarinen for Knoll White Marble Oval Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
have a coating.
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20th Century American Dining Room Tables
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Spectacular Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Verde Alpi Marble
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll. 47 inches in diameter. It accommodates 4-6 side chairs. Gloss black
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21st Century and Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Marble, Aluminum
1960, Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Set of Seven White Tulip Ashtrays
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
etc and some are a bit loose at one side. Two grids have just one little leg instead of two. One ash
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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Ashtrays
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Metal, Aluminum
H 22.84 in W 13 in D 13 in
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Set of Tulip Dining Side Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Signed
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Knoll Executive Chairs with Wood Legs Eero Saarinen
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Located in Port Jervis, NY
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Bronze Early Production Warren Platner for Knoll International Armchairs, Signed
By Knoll, Warren Platner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
as side chairs, cafe or breakfast table chairs, bedside chair, fireside chair, dressing or changing
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Van Keppel Green Patio Set with Additional Pieces
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Charles Eames for Herman Miller 'DCM' chairs
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
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Set of Eero Saarinen Tables
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4 Saarinen Side Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of 4 saarinen side chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique 4 saarinen side chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, fabric and wood. 4 saarinen side chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century. Mid-Century Modern, Modern and Art Nouveau 4 saarinen side chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made 4 saarinen side chairs over the years, but those made by Eero Saarinen, Knoll and Eliel Saarinen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are 4 Saarinen Side Chairs?
Prices for 4 saarinen side chairs start at $10 and top out at $147,176 with the average selling for $2,350.
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