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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.
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...
Category
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 ...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Chrome
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
$3,068 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Metal
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
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
$1,600 / set


