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Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair For Knoll
Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair For Knoll

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair For Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Executive side chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll features green print, linen blend upholstery with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll
Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This vintage Knoll Associates executive side chair, designed by the renowned Eero Saarinen

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Red Fabric
2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Red Fabric

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Red Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric
2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric

2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric
2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric

2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Green Fabric
2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Green Fabric

2019 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Green Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Rust Velvet
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Rust Velvet

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs in Rust Velvet

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (per item)
Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (per item)

Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (per item)

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

200+ in stock Saarinen Side Chairs Classic Saarinen side chairs In Knoll upholstery. Tubular

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 6)
Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 6)

Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 6)

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

200+ in stock Saarinen Side Chairs Classic Saarinen side chairs In Knoll upholstery. Tubular

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 4)
Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 4)

Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 4)

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

200+ in stock Saarinen Side Chairs Classic Saarinen side chairs In Knoll upholstery. Tubular

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Pebbled Leather
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Pebbled Leather

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Pebbled Leather

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Hopsack Fabric
2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Hopsack Fabric

2015 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Hopsack Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Emerald Velvet, Gold Edition

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

Edited by Montage, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs completely

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in White Ivory Shearling c. 1950

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Executive side chair designed by Mid Century Modern designer royalty Eero Saarinen and constructed

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gunmetal Velvet, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gunmetal Velvet, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gunmetal Velvet, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine. We’ve

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Navy Velvet, Steel Tubular Legs
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Navy Velvet, Steel Tubular Legs

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Navy Velvet, Steel Tubular Legs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine. We’ve

Category

Vintage 1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs
1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs

1950s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chairs w/ Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Chairs, model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen

Category

Vintage 1950s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fiberglass, Walnut, Upholstery, Foam

2016 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs w/ Grey Boucle Fabric
2016 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs w/ Grey Boucle Fabric

2016 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chairs w/ Grey Boucle Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Saarinen Armless Executive Chairs, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Category

2010s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Foam, Wood, Plastic

Eero Saarinen 'Executive' Leather Armchair for Knoll
Eero Saarinen 'Executive' Leather Armchair for Knoll

Eero Saarinen 'Executive' Leather Armchair for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Eero Saarinen’s 'executive' armchair for Knoll originally designed in the 1950s is an enduring

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair with Wooden Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Dining Chair, Model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for

Category

Vintage 1960s American Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Foam

Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair
Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair

Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Knoll, including the Tulip Chair, Womb Chair, and Executive Chair, embody a philosophy of timeless

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut

Set of 10 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 72C Executive Armless Chairs Chrome Legs *2016
Set of 10 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 72C Executive Armless Chairs Chrome Legs *2016

Set of 10 Eero Saarinen for Knoll 72C Executive Armless Chairs Chrome Legs *2016

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in St. Louis, MO

Eero Saarinen originally designed this chair in the 1950s MCM period for Knoll, model 72C armless

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Black Eero Saarinen Series 71 Armless Chair for Knoll International
Black Eero Saarinen Series 71 Armless Chair for Knoll International

Black Eero Saarinen Series 71 Armless Chair for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Original Eero Saarinen executive armless side or dining chair in black wool fabric with chrome legs

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair
6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair

6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Hudson, NY

We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White
2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a fantastic set of (sold separately) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless chairs with

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Knoll 2020 Executive Side Chair w/ Wood Legs & Ivory Leather
Eero Saarinen Knoll 2020 Executive Side Chair w/ Wood Legs & Ivory Leather

Eero Saarinen Knoll 2020 Executive Side Chair w/ Wood Legs & Ivory Leather

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Executive side chair with ivory leather and ebonized walnut wooden legs. This appears to be Knoll's Volo

Category

2010s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72
2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72

2000s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair in Blue Fabric, Model 72

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Category

Early 2000s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery
1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen armless executive side chairs on pedestal bases, originally designed

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Upholstered Rolling Office Desk Chair in Tan Vinyl
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Upholstered Rolling Office Desk Chair in Tan Vinyl

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Upholstered Rolling Office Desk Chair in Tan Vinyl

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Swivel side chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This

Category

Vintage 1970s American Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Steel

Tan Leather Executive Side Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA Modern
Tan Leather Executive Side Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA Modern

Tan Leather Executive Side Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA Modern

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

the way it relates to the room. The Saarinen executive chair is a perfect example of this credo and

Category

Vintage 1950s American Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72
4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72

4 pieces of Eero Saarinen/Knoll International fantastic executive chair Mod.72

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Djurhamn, SE

chairs you will own. The Finnish-American architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen assumed that

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Metal

Iconic Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs, Set of 6
Iconic Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs, Set of 6

Iconic Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Southampton, NJ

Fantastic set of six Eero Saarinen Executive side chairs for Knoll. Freshly upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Metal Legs for Knoll
Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Metal Legs for Knoll

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Metal Legs for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Glendale, CA

Saarinen Executive side chair with metal legs for Knoll. Originally designed in 1946, this late

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair Chrome Legs
Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair Chrome Legs

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chair Chrome Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid-Century Modern, armless side chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll features chrome legs with

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Side Chairs by Knoll
Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Side Chairs by Knoll

Set of 4 Saarinen Executive Side Chairs by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Set of 4 Model 72 executive chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. These feature a fluid

Category

Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 4
Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 4

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs by Knoll Set of 4

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Kalamazoo, MI

Authentic Knoll production of Eero Saarinen’s eye-catching 1950s design. Very good condition

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs with Wooden Legs
Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs with Wooden Legs

Eero Saarinen Executive Side Chairs with Wooden Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Utrecht, NL

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen conference / executive side chairs from the late 1950s with wooden legs in a

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Mohair

Set of Four 1960 Knoll Saarinen Executive Side Chairs Newly Upholstered
Set of Four 1960 Knoll Saarinen Executive Side Chairs Newly Upholstered

Set of Four 1960 Knoll Saarinen Executive Side Chairs Newly Upholstered

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Set of four 1960 Eero Saarinen for Knoll International executive dining chairs. Polished chrome

Category

Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Executive Armchair with Metal Legs for Knoll
Saarinen Executive Armchair with Metal Legs for Knoll

Saarinen Executive Armchair with Metal Legs for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Glendale, CA

architects and designers of the 20th century. Another Saarinen Executive Side Chair is available in a

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Chrome

Danish Modern Saarinen Executive Chairs
Danish Modern Saarinen Executive Chairs

Danish Modern Saarinen Executive Chairs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Minneapolis, MN

These Eero Saarinen executive chairs are very comfortable and we offer them sold as a set or

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair with Wood Legs
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair with Wood Legs

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Side Chair with Wood Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Executive side chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll with wood legs is newly upholstered in a yellow

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of (6) Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs
Set of (6) Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs

Set of (6) Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Culver City, CA

Series 71 Side chairs in original ivory leather, with steel chromed legs. Designed by Eero Saarinen

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Custom Ostrich Leather Executive Side Chairs
Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Custom Ostrich Leather Executive Side Chairs

Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Custom Ostrich Leather Executive Side Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Buffalo, NY

Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll custom order, leather executive side chairs, upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs in Zebra Hide, Pair
Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs in Zebra Hide, Pair

Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs in Zebra Hide, Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

"Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive chair has

Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Zebra Hide, Walnut

Eero Saarinen Executive or Dining Chair for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Executive or Dining Chair for Knoll

Eero Saarinen Executive or Dining Chair for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

An iconic design from 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. This example is the armless version with

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Pair Of Classic Executive Chairs By Eero Saarinen For Knoll
Pair Of Classic Executive Chairs By Eero Saarinen For Knoll

Pair Of Classic Executive Chairs By Eero Saarinen For Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of classic vintage executive chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Reupholstered in textured

Category

Vintage 1960s American Side Chairs

Materials

Bentwood

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Saarinen Executive Side Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal saarinen executive side chair for your home. Frequently made of fabric, metal and chrome, every saarinen executive side chair was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer saarinen executive side chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A saarinen executive side chair, designed in the Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair?

Prices for a saarinen executive side chair start at $750 and top out at $11,000 with the average selling for $2,333.

Eero Saarinen for sale on 1stDibs

Through his work as an architect and designer, Eero Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best-known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport in New York (opened 1962), Dulles International Airport in Virginia (1962) and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri (1965).

Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

At Cranbrook, Saarinen also met Florence Schust Knoll, who, as director of her husband Hans Knoll's eponymous furniture company, would put Saarinen’s best designs into production. These include the Grasshopper chair, designed in 1946 and so named because its angled bentwood frame resembles the insect; the Tulip chair (1957), a flower-shaped fiberglass shell mounted on a cast-aluminum pedestal; and the lushly contoured Womb lounge chair and ottoman (1948). In his furniture as in his architecture, the keynotes of Eero Saarinen’s designs are simplicity, strength and grace.

Find vintage Eero Saarinen tables, chairs and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

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Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

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