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Who is Eero Saarinen’s father?

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Who is Eero Saarinen’s father?
Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish-American architect. In 1923, he moved Eero and the rest of his family from their native Finland to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he and his wife Loja taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Eliel was named president at Cranbook in 1932.

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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 White Marble Side Table for Knoll, 1960
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Vienna, AT
Original side table with a marble top by Saarinen for Knoll International, Mid century. Early version, marked Knoll International (bottom of base) Elegant side table designed by the...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Marble, 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

Set of 4 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Inc.
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in GORINCHEM, NL
The Saarinen Model 72 Dining Chair by Knoll International is a true design icon. Introduced in 1950 by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, it reflects his signature vision of s...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

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

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Marble, Metal

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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