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What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?

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What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?
Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A special order upholstered tulip arm chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion . This is a very comfortable chair for hours of relaxing at home or in the office...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

1st Series of the Womb Chair by Ero Saarinen, Knoll, ca. 1948
By Eero Saarinen
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
The Womb Chair stands as one of the most celebrated icons of 20th-century design, born from the collaboration between Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames, and Florence Knoll. Conceived in 1...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs Set of 4/ 2 SETS Available!
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs, sold in sets of 4! Two Sets of 4 Available! Classic Comfortable large chair. Perfect for dining rooms or conference! These came from ...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Original Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Detroit, MI
This set of four vintage mid century modern Model 150 tulip arm chairs designed by Eero Saarinen were manufactured by Knoll in 1971. This iconic set of mid century chairs feature a w...
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Aluminum

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of early model 71 Saarinen executive chairs by Knoll in ivory vinyl with polished stainless steel legs and all original glides. Labels absent but there's the presence of the out...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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