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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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Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed for Knoll by Eero Saarinen in 1948, the Womb chair with ottoman has become a modernist classic. The contoured frame of fiberglass and polished ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

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

Materials

Metal

Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in New York, NY
Pair of iconic Mid Century architectural design, from recognized master of the genre, Eero Saarinen. The Executive Arm Chair is considered to be one of the most important pieces to ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in LEWES, GB
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

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Set of 4 Silver Tulip Armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Chairs are about 20 years old. A special edition of a classic chair design! Blue leather seat cushions. Finis...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Upholstery, Fiberglass

Set of Chair model "Tulip" by Eero Saarinen For Knoll International, USA 1957.
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Armchair model "Tulip" Base in white lacquered aluminum Fiberglass structure with the green suede cushion has become grey and green. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Internationa...
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Vintage 1950s American Armchairs

Materials

Suede, Fiberglass

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