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What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?
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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.
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Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Wood
$3,132 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Kleinhans armchair , designed by Charles eames and Eero Saarinen . Early chair ,designed by two modern masters,, I believe this to be they're only collaboration... designed ...
Category
Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Armchairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Birch, Plywood
Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of Eero Saarinen For Knoll Executive Armchairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of executive armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll feature black nylon seats with contrasting geometric print backs. These iconic chairs are extrememly comfortable and are the ep...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
$1,000 Sale Price / set
44% Off