Eero Saarinen Furniture
Finnish, 1910-1961
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.
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Creator: Eero Saarinen
Knoll 6-8 seater Table in Macassar Ebony
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
Iconic large table by Knoll, designed by Eero Saarinen. 54" diameter and easily seats 8 persons but 6 will feel very spacious. 28.5" tall. This table has the original cast iron bases...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Knoll 54" Round table in Ebony
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
Iconic large table by Knoll, designed by Eero Saarinen. 54" diameter and easily seats 8 persons but 6 will feel very spacious. 28.5" tall. This table has the original cast iron bases...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
54" 6 seater Ebony Knoll Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
54" diameter (170" circumference round for seating 6-8), 28.75" tall. Knoll by Eero Saarinen. Original production 1950's Steel Cast Base. Modified in 2025 by us with a Macassar Ebo...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
6-8 seater 60" diameter Knoll Dining Table in Radial Walnut
By Aaron Saxton, Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
29.5" x 60" (5 foot) Original 1954 heavy cast iron large round pedestal base with customized table top. This heavy cast iron Knoll base was originally with a 54" marble top and produ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Knoll Side Table in Ebony
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in South Charleston, WV
Custom Round side table Table by Knoll produced 1966 and updated with Ebony in 2025. Base is cast iron and heavy. 20" x 20" tall. Excellent condition. Base has been repainted and top...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
A Pair Of Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini. Circa 1970s
By Rudi Bonzanini, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
A Pair Of Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip chairs by Italian designer Rudi Bonzanini. Circa 1970s
Designed by Eero Saarinen, The Tulip Chair features an iconic modernist design and e...
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Wrought Iron
36" Knoll Teak Dining Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
1966 Knoll Coffee Table 35.75" x 28.5" with custom genuine Teak wood applied in 2025 by Aaron Saxton. The Teak is flawless, the highest grade and uncommon i...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel, Iron
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table Black Marble Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Eero Saarinen Round Dining Table 135 cm Diameter with stunning black Nero Marquita Marble Top with slightly red, white and yellow lines.
Discover the timeless beauty of the Eero Saa...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Steel
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...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
42” Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen 42" Round Rosewood Dining Table for Knoll. Newly refinished top with beautiful wood grain. Iconic Design that looks great with many different chairs! Perfect to use ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Stool by Knoll, Pink
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Stool by Knoll, Signed. Aluminum and Pink fabric.
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Sink into effortless comfort with the iconic Eero Saarinen Womb Chair, reimagined in luxurious charcoal grey boucle. Perfectly reupholstered with a plush feather and foam insert, thi...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Bouclé
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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
47” Saarinen Tulip Dining Table for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 47" Round White laminate Dining Table. More recent production model, but unused. Was packed away so in very nice shape! Classic Design that looks great in ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
36" Knoll Teak coffee table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in South Charleston, WV
1966 Knoll Coffee Table 35.75" x 14.765" with custom genuine Teak wood applied in 2025 by Aaron Saxton. The Teak is flawless, the highest grade and uncommon...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum, Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 36 inch White Laminate Coffee Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip 36 inch White Laminate Coffee Table
This coffee table measures: 36 wide x 36 deep x 15 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in w...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Laminate
c. 1975 Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee, Restored in The Elder Statesman Cashmere
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Rare, vintage Womb Settee designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Rebuilt and reupholstered in the most luxurious cashmere from The Elder Statesman.
One of a kind.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Culver City, CA
One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 10 we have available are u...
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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A wonderfully redone vintage 1960’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chair and ottoman. It has been reupholstered in a beautiful Knoll fabric designed by Nick Cave called Garden Vert.
Fr...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Wool
Large size Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in Red Fabric & Chrome Frame
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
Womb chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in custom order Red fabric and chrome leg. Original Knoll Tag under the chair. The fabric is in overall good shape, there's a few spots where th...
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Fabric
Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Original Tulip Stool in cast aluminum by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
Eero Saarinen vowed to address the “ugly, confusing, unrestful world” he observed underneath chairs and tables -- th...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Saarinen for Knoll 16” Tulip Table in Black Nero Marquina Satin
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 16" Nero marquina Marble Satin Side Table. Overall clean condition with fine scratches to satin finish as seen in photo. Classic design fits into all kinds ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble
Eero Saarinen Round Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dallas, TX
From the Saarinen pedastal table collection, 1956, custom order for Neiman Marcus, 54" tulip dining table with rare book-matched rosewood top. Retains the original Knoll Associates b...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Wood
Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s
By Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popu...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Dining Set by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in San Pedro Garza Garcia, Nuevo Leon
Carrara marble oval table set with six armless tulip chairs reupholstered in genuine black leather.
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1970s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table Marble Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
Eero Saarinen Round Dining Table 135 cm Diameter with Stunning Marble Top with slightly green, blue and yellow lines.
Discover the timeless beauty of the Eero Saarinen Round Dining ...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Steel
Custom Pair of Saarinen Knoll Oval Side or End Tables in Calacatta Gold
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of contemporary, Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio, signed marble top side tables. The tops are oval, 22.5" wide. The height is 20". These tables feature the rare Calacatta Gold ma...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Metal, Iron
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Set Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Internat...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 78 Inch Oval Tulip Dining Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century 78 Inch Oval Tulip Dining Table
This dining table measures: 77.75 wide x 47.75 deep x 28.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 27.25 inches
A...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Chair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishment of...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
'Tulip' Oval Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s-80s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
'Tulip' model dining table with cast aluminum base and oval white marble top. Manufacturing label present.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Aluminum
Two 'Tulip' Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s-80s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Milano, IT
Pair of iconic 'Tulip' model chairs with cast aluminum base, plastic shell, foam cushion with original leather upholstery of the period.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 2000s. USA. Upholstered in original Rodarte Sisters cotton fabric. Black powdercoated base. Medium size.
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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Fabric
Eero Saarinen Tulip Armchair Knoll International Mid Century Space Age
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, BE
One of the Most famous designs of the mid Century. The tulip seriesClassic Tulip dining arm chairs designed in 1956 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. A defining accomplishmen...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Fiberglass
Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hanover, MA
Pair of early model 71 Saarinen executive chairs by Knoll in ivory vinyl with polished stainless steel legs and all original glides.
Labels absent but there's the presence of the out...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96” Marble Oval Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 96" Oval Carrera Marble Tulip or Pedestal Table. Purchased new in 2011, table presents like new! Classic Beautiful Table that looks good with so many differ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Aluminum
Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Tulip Side Table Walnut Top
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic, round walnut top Eero Saarinen for Knoll International tulip side table. Measures 16 D and 20.5' H. Timeless and ever copied design, that seems as modern as when it first ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Restored Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Table Walnut Top Iron 54" Round
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Eero Saarinen 54" Round Tulip, model 174W, dining table was made for distribution by Knoll and was a huge success. A rare walnut top, beautiful with rich warm and grain. The ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Enamel, Steel, Iron
'Tulip' chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s-80s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, IT
Chair with cast aluminum base, plastic shell, foam cushion covered in original leather of the period. Good Condition
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Mid-century Modern Lounge Chair "Grasshopper" by Eero Saarninen 1946
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Reichenschwand, DE
Introducing the iconic "Grasshopper" Lounge Chair, a true design masterpiece by Eero Saarinen, created in 1946. This striking chair captures Saarinen’s vision of ergonomic comfort an...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Belgian Black Marble
Eero Saarinen Tulip Dining Table Marble Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Berlin, BE
Eero Saarinen Round Dining Table 135 cm Diameter with stunning Arabescato marble top.
Discover the timeless beauty of the Eero Saarinen Round Dining Table with a 135 cm diameter, fe...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Steel
Blue Knoll Tulip Chairs by Saarinen, Set of Two
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the Knoll Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, a stunning set of two that exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. These iconic chairs feature a sleek, pedestal base crafted fro...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Golden Teddy Bear 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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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
1957 Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oval Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents
Very early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip dining table oval shaped top circa 1957
model Knoll Saarinen pedestal Table white Formica laminate metal
timeless classic ...
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1950s Bauhaus Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
1970’s Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Tulip form Table & 4 Chairs, 2 side 2 arms
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Huntington, NY
1970’s Tulip form Table & 4 Chairs, Eero Saarinen for Knoll,
circa 1970, A stylish and iconic design, this tulip dining table and four matching swivel dining chairs were designed by...
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1970s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Walnut Dining Table 42", ca. 1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Early Walnut Dining Table 42", ca. 1960.
Original Early vintage tulip dining table 42" diameter, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This is a ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Iron
Set of 3 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Berlin, DE
Set of 3 Model 72 Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International.These chairs show wear on the upholstery. We recommend having them reupholstered in our in-house workshop wit...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Chair for Knoll w Wood legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original condition executive chair with the Knoll knobby fabric in blue. Rare to find with the original desin wood legs by Saarinen c1952. In excellent vintage condition wit...
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1950s Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Fabric, Hardwood, Walnut
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed for Knoll by Eero Saarinen in 1948, the Womb chair with ottoman has become a modernist classic. The contoured frame of fiberglass and polished ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Chrome
Mid Century Modern Oval Pedestal Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage dining table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates from the Pedestal Collection, circa 1960's. This stunning piece features a sculptural white cast aluminum base and...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Vintage Set of Six Tulip Pedestal Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern tulip dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates from the Pedestal Collection, circa 1960's. This contrasting set includes two armchairs and four...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Round Calacatta Viola Marble Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
Round Tulip Table from the pedestal series designed by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll International.
Table top is cut from Calacatta Viola marble, with thick red/purple undertones...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Metal
Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Tulip Side Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Eero Saarinen for Knoll side table, circa late 1970s. This wonderful example has the iconic knife edged walnut top with early cast iron tulip base.
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Iron
Saarinen Round Marble Dining Table for Knoll, 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
Round Tulip Table from the pedestal series designed by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll International.
The white marble (with a grey vein) comes in a gloss polished finish, with a w...
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1970s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Aluminum
Early Restored Saarinen Knoll 42" Round Tulip Coffee Table Walnut & Iron Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Since the 1950s, these tables, along with this era of Knoll furniture as a whole, have gained a cult following, and for good reason. In some ways, they represent the pinnacle of Amer...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Iron
St. Louis Gateway Arch Stainless Steel Sculpture Model designed by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
New old stock stainless steel miniature model or sculpture of the St. Louis Arch on walnut base. These models are based on the St. Louis Gateway Arch designed by Eero Saarinen that w...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Eero Saarinen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Eero Saarinen furniture, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 379 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 13 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Eero Saarinen were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Adrian Pearsall, Harvey Probber, and Drexel. Prices for Eero Saarinen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $133,498, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,225.
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Questions About Eero Saarinen Furniture
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024To pronounce Eero Saarinen, say "EH-row SAH-ruh-nuhn." The architect and designer was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, in 1910 but was raised in Michigan in the United States. Saarinen is known for his sculptural architecture projects as well as the innovative modernist furniture he designed for Knoll.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - What did Eero Saarinen design?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Eero Saarinen designed many pieces of furniture as well as acclaimed buildings and monuments during his lifetime. Saarinen created the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport, the Gateway Arch in Missouri, and Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Some of Saarinen’s most famous furniture designs include the Pedestal table, the Womb chair and the Tulip chair.
Shop a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Historians classify Eero Saarinen's St. Louis Gateway Arch as modern architecture. This is due largely to the simple curving shape of the arch and its perfect symmetry. In addition, the arch reflects Neo-futurism, a forward-looking movement that frequently incorporated steel, concrete and glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture designs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, 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, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
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.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Eero 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
- Where is Eero Saarinen from?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Eero Saarinen was originally from Finland. He was born in Kirkkonummi in 1910. In 1923, his family moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The architect and designer lived in the U.S. for much of the remainder of his life. He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1991. Shop a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero Saarinen is a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer that worked with a variety of mediums, including steel, glass and concrete. Eero Saarinen is also credited with the creation of some notable styles of furniture, including the Tulip chair. Browse a variety of Eero Saarinen designed furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Eero Saarinen used a variety of materials in his furniture designs. Some of his designs feature hardwood frames, but he didn't work in wood exclusively. His Tulip chair consists of a fiberglass seat mounted on a cast aluminum base. You'll find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Eero Saarinen believed that the architect's role was to create structures that enhance daily life and inspire people to consider new possibilities. He thought that buildings should suit their intended purpose well and provide comfortable accommodations while at the same time being aesthetically appealing. Some of his best-known structures include the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture.
- Who is Eero Saarinen’s father?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish-American architect. In 1923, he moved Eero and the rest of his family from their native Finland to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he and his wife Loja taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Eliel was named president at Cranbook in 1932.
Find a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - Who is Eero Saarinen?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer and 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, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen’s designs for Knoll, such as the Womb chair, Tulip chair and Pedestal table, are acclaimed all over the world.
Find a selection of vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024No, Eero Saarinen was not a postmodernist. The work of the Finnish-American architect and furniture designer is primarily associated with modernism. His best known designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, a furniture brand and a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s (Saarinen died in 1961).
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024Eero Saarinen is famous for his work as a designer and architect. He was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Saarinen designed the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and many other structures. As a furniture designer, he is best known for his Grasshopper chair, Tulip chair and Womb lounge chair and ottoman. Find a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The concept of Eero Saarinen's work was to convey expressive statements through buildings and furniture. The keynotes of his modern designs were simplicity, strength and grace. The organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen's furniture and his best-known structures, like the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, went on to influence generations of architects and designers. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024The history of Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair dates back to the late 1940s. It was then that designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll challenged her friend, Eero Saarinen, to create the most comfortable chair ever made. To succeed at the task, Saarinen sought to evoke what he imagined was the comfortable, secure feeling of being in the womb and set out to design the now iconic chair. Production of the Womb chair began in 1948, and it didn't take long for the seat to become a cultural phenomenon. In the decade following its release, it appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial, a New Yorker magazine cartoon and a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Today, Knoll offers the seat in 15 upholstery options, and when Saarinen's famous TWA terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019, Womb chairs were featured prominently in the guest rooms. Explore a collection of Eero Saarinen Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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