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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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Set of Six Eero Mid Century Saarinen Executive Dining Chairs for Knoll in Blue
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A complete set of 6 dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. These feature chrome bases with dark royal blue fabric. Very clean and ready for use.
Category
Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
Category
2010s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Bouclé
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Early Production Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman Reupholstered LIC Label
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderful early production Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair and ottoman that we just recently had reupholstered. the fabric we chose is a Knoll Studios “Feeling Plaid” which is 55% R...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Mid Century Saarinen for Johnson Furniture Drop Side Desk c. 1950's
By Eero Saarinen, John Stuart Inc.
Located in New York, NY
Chic mid century desk designed by Eero Saarinen for the John Stuart Furniture Company, circa 1950's. This stylish desk features a rectangular top, with a drop side leaf, which can b...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Aluminum
