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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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Womb Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Houndstooth
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1975. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Classic womb chair and ottoman, reupholstered in houndstooth.
Ottoman 24L 20W 15H
Category
Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Oval Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1990s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in San Antonio, TX
Oval walnut top tulip dining table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with a gray oval base, circa 1990s. Dining table has age-appropriate wear.
Dimensions:78" x 48" x 28"
"Born to archit...
Category
1990s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Steel
Tulip Dining Set Eero Saarinen Knoll International: Calacatta Marble, 4 chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Tresbœuf, FR
This original Tulip dining set was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. It comprises a Tulip pedestal table with a 137 cm (54 in.) Calacatta marble top and four matchin...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Dining Room Sets
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Original set Eero Saarinen Marble Side Tables
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
16" diameter x 20.5" high. Price is for the pair. Purchased circa 1962 together by the singular owner as a pair with specified Cremo Marble (characterized as a Calcutta with distinct...
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery.
Knoll Associates, 1960's
Set of 6 chairs
Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...
Category
Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fiberglass
$5,920 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Custom Knoll Ebony coffee table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
1966 Knoll Coffee Table 35.75" x 14.765" with custom genuine Ebony wood applied in 2025 by Aaron Saxton. The ebony is flawless, the highest grade and uncomm...
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Aluminum, Steel
$2,762 Sale Price
35% Off