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Is Eero Saarinen a postmodernist?
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No, Eero Saarinen was not a postmodernist. The work of the Finnish-American architect and furniture designer is primarily associated with modernism. His best known designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, a furniture brand and a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s (Saarinen died in 1961).
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Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s (Saarinen died in 1961).
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
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Vintage Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll 16" Side or End Tables in Calacatta Gold
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage, Eero Saarinen for Knoll, signed marble top side tables. The tops are round, 16" wide. The height is 20". These tables feature the rare Calacatta Gold marble, which h...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal, Iron, Gold
Executive Conference Chair Armless
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Eero Saarinen in the early 1950s, the Executive Conference Chair reflects the designer’s innovative approach to modern furniture. Its softly curved silhouette and invitin...
Category
Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Beads
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Decatur, GA
All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Wood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s
A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen for...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Bentwood
Early Saarinen Knoll International Tulip Coffee Table Oval Calacatta Marble Top
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally designed by Eero Saarinen, this table was manufactured in the 1960s by Knoll International for resale in the heart of New York City. Being an early model, this specificati...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Enamel, Iron
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Iconic Womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,715 Sale Price
30% Off
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Coffee Table in Brazilian Rosewood
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Littleton, CO
An Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval tulip coffee table featuring a stunning Brazilian rosewood top and cast aluminum base, and bearing its original Knoll International label listing the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Metal, Enamel
$2,995 Sale Price
31% Off