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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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Early Saarinen Knoll International Tulip Coffee Table Oval Calacatta Marble Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Originally designed by Eero Saarinen, this table was manufactured in the 1960s by Knoll International for resale in the heart of New York City. Being an early model, this specificati...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Enamel, Iron

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Iconic Womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Lounge Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Four Dining Chairs in Beige Leather
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, set of four dining chairs, model '72', lacquered steel, leather, United States, design 1948, later production Set of four organic shaped chairs designed by ...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Tulip Side Table in Rare Calacatta Gold & Iron
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Designed by iconic Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, this table was produced by Knoll. This is a very early and unique example, featuring a solid cast iron base and an exceed...
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Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Marble, Gold, Iron

Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Executive' Armchairs in Leather and Oak
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chairs, model 71, oak, patinated leather, United States, design 1948, later production Organic shaped pair of chairs designed by Eero S...
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Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 84 Inch Marble Dining Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 84 Inch Marble Dining Table This dining table measures: 84 wide x 47 deep x 28.75 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.75 inches Exce...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal

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