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Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?

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Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?
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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Early Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Iron

Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76. All original and great condition with white seat shells, no discoloration! Comes ...
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Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen 78” Oval Arabescato Marble Tulip Dining Table for Knoll, 2000s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Saarinen tulip pedestal dining table with 78” oval polish coated Arabescato marble top on a white lacquered iron base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Originally designed in 1956, this t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Marble, Iron

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Taupe Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Relax and unwind in this beautifully comfortable original Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and ottoman set. The chair is accompanied by an ottoman of which both are fully reupholstered in hi...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Modern Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern womb lounge chair and ottoman Designed by Eero Saarinen USA, Circa Late 20th Century Measures: Chair: 37.5"W x 39"D x 35"H. Seat Height: 17". Ar...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Ebony 1950s Oval Saarinen Knoll 78" Dining Table custom
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
Original 1950s cast iron Pedestal dining table by Knoll. Oval, being 78.25" wide and 48.25" deep. 28.25" tall. The top veneer has been replaced with book-matched Macassar Ebony with ...
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

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Iron

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