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Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?
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Eero Saarinen moved the design firm started by his father from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Hamden, Connecticut, in1961, but no authoritative sources state why. Most likely, he had a desire to be closer to the campus of Yale University. Saarinen graduated from the post-secondary institution in 1934 and designed buildings on the campus. Find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
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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...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
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
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut.
Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
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
Materials
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...
Category
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...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Metal
