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

Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

$4,098

Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

Knoll International Grasshopper Lounge chair, Modell No. 61 designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946. Seat upholstered in grey wool fabric, with birch plywood base. Manufactured by Knoll...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plywood, Birch

Model 72 Dining Chair in Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

$1,744

Model 72 Dining Chair in Bouclé by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

The Saarinen Model 72 Dining Chair by Knoll International is a true design icon. Introduced in 1950 by Finnish-American architect Eero Saarinen, it reflects his signature vision of s...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

$5,000 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen remains one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his sculptural approach to form and his pioneering use of materials. His ico...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Walnut, Wood, Velvet, Upholstery

Model 71 Dining Chair in La Toile du Peintre by Eero Saarinen, USA 1960s

$1,978

Model 71 Dining Chair in La Toile du Peintre by Eero Saarinen, USA 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A confident presence, and unmistakably Saarinen, this Model 71 dining chair embodies over seventy years of refined design thinking, where comfort, elegance, and innovation converge i...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen Round Knoll Tulip Dining Table in Book-Matched Brazilian Rosewood

$12,000

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

Materials

Wood

Set of Two beige Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, USA, 1960s

$20,958 / set

Set of Two beige Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman for Knoll, USA, 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Berlin, DE

Set of two Early Eero Saarinen womb chairs and ottoman for Knoll, USA - 1960s. Newly upholstered in a Knoll fabric. The measurements giv...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Metal

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric

$650 / item

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Round Tulip Pedestal Side Table w/ Marble Top

$2,500

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 20" Round Tulip Pedestal Side Table w/ Marble Top

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Pedestal Tulip Side Table, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1960s. The base is formed ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Marble, Iron

Pair of Early Carrara Marble Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International

$4,566 / set

Pair of Early Carrara Marble Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Grand Cayman, KY

Iconic tulip pedestal table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. Early edition, likely from the 1960. It consists of a cast aluminum base with original white vinyl wrap. The mak...

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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Executive Swivel Office Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c. 1950

$4,200

Executive Swivel Office Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c. 1950

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York City, NY

Executive swivel office chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Made in the United States circa 1950.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century Modern "Tulip" Dining Room Set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$9,500 / set

Mid-Century Modern "Tulip" Dining Room Set by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, this exceptional mid-century modern Tulip dining room set is one of the most celebrated furniture designs of the 20th century. Intr...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

$1,500

Eero Saarinen Tulip Side Table for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One of Saarinen’s most enduring designs, part of the Pedestal Collection and designed in 1957, this side table features a white enameled heavy molded cast aluminum base with a round ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

(4) Saarinen Executive Armchairs Holly Hunt Leather JS 6013/13 Mustique leather

$13,000 / set

(4) Saarinen Executive Armchairs Holly Hunt Leather JS 6013/13 Mustique leather

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

The next generation of Eero Saarinen's famed executive chairs have arrived, 100% authentic Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs completely restored ground-up with an extra touch ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

Knoll Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Dining Foyer Table in Light Oak

$3,000

Knoll Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Dining Foyer Table in Light Oak

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

This iconic 1957 design by Eero Saarinen is colloquially known as the “Tulip Table,” and more formally as the Saarinen Pedestal Table, born from Saarinen’s desire to declutter dining...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Saarinen for Knoll Pedestal Dining Table

$3,600

Saarinen for Knoll Pedestal Dining Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Nice early Saarinen design for Knoll tulip dining table. This example has the 575 Madison Ave Knoll address, it is in very good original condition, showing only light cosmetic wear, ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Royal Blue Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 6

$2,150 / set

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Royal Blue Velvet, Chrome Tubular Legs, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

The Mid-Century Classic Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair, manufactured by Knoll Furniture, offered here as a set of 6. Custom upholstered in a deep 100% cotton Italian perfor...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

$3,795 / set

Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fantastic set of four Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Armchairs. C1970, the set is in very good condition with expected normal wear and tear from age and use. No damage chairs...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Enamel, Steel

10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle

$38,000 / set

10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Kansas City, MO

Rare set of ten tulip arm chairs / armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll, 1970s. This set of 10 have been expertly restored. The white frames and off white ...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

$650 / item

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced ...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 150 Side Tulip Armless Dining Chairs

$2,000 / set

1960s Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 150 Side Tulip Armless Dining Chairs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of two Saarinen Tulip Armless Side Chairs, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957. These examples date to the 1960s. They each have a newly made foam se...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table in White Laminate by Knoll, 1960

$1,650

Eero Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table in White Laminate by Knoll, 1960

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dronten, NL

An enduring icon of modern design, the Saarinen Round Tulip Pedestal Coffee Table by Knoll embodies Eero Saarinen’s visionary effort to eliminate the “slum of legs” beneath tradition...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

Vintage 1960s Knoll Marble Side Table Pedestal Grey + White Striped

$1,196Sale Price|20% Off

Vintage 1960s Knoll Marble Side Table Pedestal Grey + White Striped

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Hyattsville, MD

No label present. Stem looks to have been sloppily repainted at some point. Has some roughness on the underside/bottom-side of the stone tabletop. No chips to side or top surface.

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Marble

Model 71 Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

$1,861

Model 71 Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

A confident presence, and unmistakably Saarinen, this Model 71 dining chair embodies over seventy years of refined design thinking, where comfort, elegance, and innovation converge i...

Category

1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs

$950 / item

2010s Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Red Fabric with Tubular Steel Legs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, Model 71A, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design features chr...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

$1,119Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Basel, BS

A Saarinen Executive Armchair in Black leather with a metal base. This chair is completely original from the 1960's, and beautifully patinated. The leather is conditioned and rock ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Mid-Century Small Round Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

$2,810

Mid-Century Small Round Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Brussels, BE

Mid-Century Small Round Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1960s

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Marble

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

$13,800 / item

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcylced womb chairs are some of our most popular designs. This womb chair will be made to order with the finest Australian sheepskins...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather

$8,000

Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Troy, MI

An early production Womb settee designed by Eero Saarinen Knoll circa 1960's Black enameled steel frame with new white leather upholstery Original label intact to underside 62 inch...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC

$800 / item

2007 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chairs Model 71APC

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Chairs, Model 71 APC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples date to 2007. The listed price includes one chair...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

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

$1,400

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 Knoll International in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The chair feat...

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery, Foam

Eero Saarinen's Calacatta Marble Tulip Round Table - ø 107 Cm - Knoll

$5,268

Eero Saarinen's Calacatta Marble Tulip Round Table - ø 107 Cm - Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Charmes, FR

Knoll Tulip Table by Eero Saarinen. 107 cm round Calacatta marble tabletop. Cast-iron base coated with Rilsan. Stamped under the tabletop. The round “Tulip” dining table designed by...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Marble

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Mohair, Walnut Legs

$2,500 / item

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Mohair, Walnut Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...

Category

Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Mohair, Wood, Walnut

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015

$12,059

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015 Dining table model Tulip with oval top in white Calacatta marble with gray streaks. The leg of the ta...

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2010s Italian Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe

$14,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin

1960, Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Set of Seven White Tulip Ashtrays

$579 / item

1960, Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Set of Seven White Tulip Ashtrays

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL

This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...

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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Metal, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

$2,006

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Espoo, FI

Tulip chair with armrests, white with brown leather upholstered seat cushion. Designer Eero Saarinen. Manufacturer Knoll. The chair is in good used condition. Manufacturer's stamp on...

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Elliptical Tulip Side Table, 1960c – Oiled Walnut Tops & Cast-Iron Base

$2,800

Saarinen Elliptical Tulip Side Table, 1960c – Oiled Walnut Tops & Cast-Iron Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Chicago, IL

Saarinen Elliptical Tulip Side Table, 1960c – Oiled Walnut Tops & Cast-Iron Base. An exceptionally rare early production of Eero Saarinen’s iconic Tulip side table, this circa-1960 e...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Eero Saarinen Barstools for Knoll, Upholstered, Labeled & Dated

$4,990 / set

Pair of Eero Saarinen Barstools for Knoll, Upholstered, Labeled & Dated

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Offered is a pair of authentic Eero Saarinen barstools for Knoll, a modernist classic that embodies the designer’s pioneering vision of organic, scul...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967

$7,995 / set

Set of 4 Model 72C Armless Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA, c. 1967

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Deland, FL

Introducing a rare set of four Model 72C armless executive chairs designed by the incomparable Eero Saarinen for Knoll. All four chairs are stamped "1967" making this set an early ex...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Classic Early Pair of Knoll / Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands

$2,980 / set

Classic Early Pair of Knoll / Saarinen Walnut Tulip Side End Tables Stands

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Classic Early Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Walnut Tulip Side / End Tables Stands,, Amazing original condition , finish , patina. Stunning wood graining.. Retains its original earl...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

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

$7,250 / set

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 executive chair with tubular steel legs, these have a production date of 2016, This ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Chrome

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut, Set of 6

$19,500 / set

Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$7,795 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 21.75 wide x 20.5 deep x 31.25 inches high, with a seat height/chair clearance o...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

$1,600 / set

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen Tulip Stool, Fiberglass & Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

$960Sale Price|25% Off

Eero Saarinen Tulip Stool, Fiberglass & Aluminum, Mid-Century Modern

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Centreville, VA

Designed in 1957 as part of the Pedestal Collection for Knoll, Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Stool reflects his pursuit of purity and simplicity in design. Aiming to eliminate what he called...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Fiberglass

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory

$15,800 / set

Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Ivory

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting for a new life. Our upcycled womb chairs are some of our most po...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Sheepskin

1960s Set of Six Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Chairs with Blue Pads

$6,000 / set

1960s Set of Six Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Chairs with Blue Pads

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of six Saarinen Tulip Armless Side Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1957. These examples date to the 1960s. They each retain their original Kno...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric

$1,100

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair in Yellow Hopsack Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, Model 71A, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It features legs of polished tubular stai...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

Rare Mid Century Modern Drafting Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 77S 1956

$5,000

Rare Mid Century Modern Drafting Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 77S 1956

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Troy, MI

Rare drafting stool designed by Eero Saarinen Knoll USA circa 1954 Very rare draftsman chair in original yellow upholstery designed by Eero Saarinen...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs

$14,635 / set

Knoll Tulip Dining Set by Eero Saarinen 1960s Large Marble Table Armchairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Magnificent fully original tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International in the 1960s. The set consists of 6 original marked tulip armchairs and the ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Knoll marble table 1970

$4,917

Eero Saarinen Knoll marble table 1970

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Grenoble, FR

Eero Saarinen Knoll Marble table from the Knoll brand by Eero Saarinen (signed under the foot) the Carrara marble is not varnished but natural. Very good original condition, no lack ...

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Marble, Aluminum

C. 2020s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric

$3,750

C. 2020s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Blue Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA in the 2020s. The piece features a s...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Steel

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

$7,376

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian modern round dining table Tulip by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s Dining table model Tulip with a round top in white Calacatta marble with gray streaks. The table leg has a r...

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Early 2000s Italian Post-Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen x Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Tulip Table Homage

$5,900

Eero Saarinen x Charlotte Perriand Tokyo Tulip Table Homage

By Eero Saarinen, Charlotte Perriand

Located in Saint Paul, MN

From the moment the catalog for Christies Design 2022 catalog dropped, we were enamored with the Saarinen tulip table edited by Charlotte Perriand. And while we could never compete w...

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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Iron

Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs Mid Century Modern Furniture

$9,600 / set

Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs Mid Century Modern Furniture

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

One of the greatest chairs ever designed, the Eero Saarinen executive arm chair, adds a timeless elegance to any home. This iconic piece is not only comfortable and stylish but also ...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture

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Metal

Saarinen Round Marble Dining Table for Knoll, 1970s

$6,322

Saarinen Round Marble Dining Table for Knoll, 1970s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

Eero Saarinen's Calacatta Marble Tulip Round Table - ø 107 Cm - Knoll

$4,917

Eero Saarinen's Calacatta Marble Tulip Round Table - ø 107 Cm - Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Charmes, FR

Knoll Tulip Table by Eero Saarinen. 107 cm round tabletop in Calacatta marble. Cast-iron base coated with Rilsan. Stamped under the tabletop. The round “Tulip” dining table designed...

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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

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Marble

54" 6 seater Ebony Knoll Dining Table

$10,990

54" 6 seater Ebony Knoll Dining Table

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

$4,200

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Mid Century Modern Design,, Chair in "as is" original condition.. Perfect candidate for a re-do.. Can be fully ,professi...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

Materials

Iron

Early Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

$7,200

Early Restored Mid Century Green Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We currently have multiple authentic vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb chairs and settees undergoing restoration. Pieces are available individually or in multiples, with add...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture

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Steel, Chrome

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

What did Eero Saarinen design?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
Eero 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.

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Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
Why was Eero Saarinen a modern architect?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024
Eero 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.

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What style is Eero Saarinen’s St. Louis Gateway Arch?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Historians 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.
How do I pronounce Eero Saarinen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
To 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.

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Can you change Eero Saarinen chair legs?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Whether 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?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Eero 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.
What materials did Eero Saarinen use?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eero 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.
What material did Eero Saarinen use?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Eero 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.
What did Eero Saarinen believe was the architect's role?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
Eero 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?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
Eero 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.

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Who is Eero Saarinen?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
Eero 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.

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Is Eero Saarinen a postmodernist?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
No, 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).

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What is Eero Saarinen famous for?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
Eero 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.
What is the concept of Eero Saarinen's work?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
The 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.
How tall is an Eero Saarinen table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An 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.
What is the history of Eero Saarinen's Womb chair?
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1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
The 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.
What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Eero 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.