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What material did Eero Saarinen use?

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What material did Eero Saarinen use?
Eero Saarinen used a variety of materials in his furniture designs. Some of his designs feature hardwood frames, but he didn't work in wood exclusively. His Tulip chair consists of a fiberglass seat mounted on a cast aluminum base. You'll find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
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Professionally Restored Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oak Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This rare and exquisite table was designed by legend Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Featuring a rare top, this oval top is made of oak, which is beautifully figured and bookmatched. The to...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Coffee Table Mod “Tulip” Circular Top in Carrara Marble Italy 60s
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Palermo, IT
Eero Saarinen. “Tulip” model table designed in (1956/1960), base in black painted cast aluminum and circular top in Carrara marble. Timeless beauty, Eero Saarinen Round Coffee Table...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Marble Top Dining Table for Knoll circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Atlanta, GA
Marble Top Tulip Dining Table, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, American, circa 2000s. This is a licensed authentic example and is signed with a Knoll label underneath. This tabl...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut. Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Custom Knoll Ebony coffee table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
1966 Knoll Coffee Table 35.75" x 14.765" with custom genuine Ebony wood applied in 2025 by Aaron Saxton. The ebony is flawless, the highest grade and uncomm...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Custom Knoll Ebony coffee table
$2,762 Sale Price
35% Off
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery. Knoll Associates, 1960's Set of 6 chairs Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass

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