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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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Vintage Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll 16" Side or End Tables in Calacatta Gold
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of vintage, Eero Saarinen for Knoll, signed marble top side tables. The tops are round, 16" wide. The height is 20". These tables feature the rare Calacatta Gold marble, which h...
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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Marble, Metal, Iron, Gold

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Round Tulip Pedestal Marble Top Dining Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in San Antonio, TX
Iconic Eero Saarinen oval marble top tulip dining table for Knoll International, circa 1990s. 54"x28" "In his purist approach to architecture and design, Eero Saarinen sought the es...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Decatur, GA
All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Wood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen for...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Decatur, GA
All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in red Upholstery with Bentwood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen ...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Lounge Chairs with Ottomans - Pair Each chair measures: 39 wide x 35 deep x 36 high, with a seat height of 17.5 inches and arm height/chair ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Executive Conference Chair Armless
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Forest, BE
Designed by Eero Saarinen in the early 1950s, the Executive Conference Chair reflects the designer’s innovative approach to modern furniture. Its softly curved silhouette and invitin...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beads

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