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
Vintage Eero Saarinen Model 174W Tulip Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
To accompany his famous Tulip chair design, Eero Saarinen designed the Tulip table. A simple design with timeless beauty. At 54 inches diameter, it can comfortably fit 6 chairs aroun...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Tulip Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BAARLO, LI
Iconic and original 'Tulip' dining table with a wooden top from the 1970s. Designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. The table is in very good vintage condition, with slight signs of use. M...
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1950s American Space Age Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Early Womb chair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brussels, BE
The Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll in the 1950s, is a icon of mid-century design. Its curves and form redefine comfort, offering relaxation in any space....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Fabric
Early Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Salmon Color Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Pair of Early production Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1950's. Designed by Eero Saarinen . manufactured by Knoll .Classic Mid-Century Modern design. Retain they'r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Early Production Saarinen Tulip Dining Chairs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this authentic, very early production set of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, signed and dated 1960. The chairs feature upholstered blue wool blend sea...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Set of Eight (8) Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare grouping of eight (8) iconic Tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen featuring the Classic organic sculptural form and orange wool upholstery on white enameled cast iro...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Iron
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, 1950. Upholstery is all original. We have in house upholstery if interested for an additional charge....
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Iron
Saarinen 42" Pedestal Dining Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this 42" round Saarinen Pedestal Dining table with white aluminum base and light walnut top. The top features cathedral grain veneer and a solid wood bevel...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Dining Set with T-Chairs by Katavolos, Kelley & Littell and Tulip Dining Table
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Knoll, Laverne International, Eero Saarinen
Located in Antwerp, BE
The ultimate mid-century modern ensemble: the T-chairs by Katavolos, Kelley, and Littell, accompanied by a round dining table by Eero Saarinen. Crafted in 1952, the T-chairs boast ch...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Model 61 Grasshopper Mid Century Lounge Chairs - a Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Grasshoper Chairs designed by Knoll and created by Eero Saarinen. This was Saarinen’s first chair for Knoll in the 40s
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Set of Four Eero Saarinen Series 71 Executive Armchairs for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dronten, NL
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of Knoll's most popular designs for nearly 70 years. The design, which is now ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Eero Saarinen Early Tulip Stool by Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Highland, IN
An amazing early example of Saarinen's 1957 "Tulip" design by Knoll, this stool has a white upholstered seat supported by the iconic and elegantly sculpted aluminum pedestal. We hav...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of 'Tulip' Dining Chairs in Black Fiberglass
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Tulip' pair of fixed dining chairs, model 151C, fiberglass, aluminum, fabric, United States, design 1955-57, production 1950s/1960s
This pair of dining cha...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll 'Tulip' Dining Table with Carrara Marble Top
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Tulip' dining table, Carrara marble, metal, United States, 1950s/1960s
This iconic pedestal table from the Tulip collection is designed by Ee...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Metal
Early Womb Chair Designed for Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
A early production womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll starting in 1946 this model was produced in 1952. It re...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Fauteuil "Conférence" de Eero Saarinen pour Knoll international, 1957
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT-SEVER, FR
Eero SAARINEN (1910-1961)
Fauteuil « Conférence » le modèle créé en 1957
Piètement en tube d'acier chromé et sabots chromé, structure en bois,
garnie de mousse, tapissée de son cuir ...
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1950s American Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair & Ottoman, Blue Upholstery, Black Frame
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Early Eero Saarinen Knoll Womb Chair, Blue Upholstery, Black Wrought Iron Frame. Being sold as is. The chair is in original condition and will need new upholstery if you're planning ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Wrought Iron
Knoll Armless Saarinen Plastic-Back Side Chair in ZigZag Fabric
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
This Eero Saarinen for Knoll plastic-back side chair was reupholstered in a geometric zigzag mutlicolor fabric. We offer this at a set - perfect for a fun kitchen - or as a single ch...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
1958 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates Early 36 in Marble Tulip Dining Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a very rare and early tulip dining table from pedestal collection, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll Associates. This example retains an original Kno...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Metal
47" Walnut Pedestal Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Dorchester, MA
This iteration of Eero Saarinen's 1957 pedestal dining table, a modernist classic, features a round walnut top on a white cast aluminum base. The 47-inch diameter seats up to six peo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Vintage Pedastal Table for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
The Eero Saarinen Tulip Table for Knoll is a classic and iconic piece of furniture that has been a mainstay in modern design since its creation in the 1950s. The table's distinctive ...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Granite, Iron
1 Original Knoll Eero Saarinen Swivel Tulip Armchair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Designer: Saarinen, Eero.
Date of design: 1956.
Model number: 150A.
Made in France.
Materials: Base is cast aluminum, lacquer paint finish. The shell is molded fiber glass reinforced plastic.
Original Knoll upholstered detachable cushions.
Swivel mechanism.
Saarinen’s pedestal furniture was designed between 1955-1957 as a part of his "one piece, one material" furniture philosophy. He attempted also to minimize the clutter of feet that most furniture creates. Saarinen’s original...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This pair of armchairs was commissioned by the U...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Eero Saarinen Limited Edition ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, limited edition ‘Conference’ armchairs, velvet, coated metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of armchairs was commissioned by the UN...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Walnut Top Elliptical Coffee Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Dallas, TX
An early walnut topped tulip coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll.
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1950s Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Walnut
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note, I have a matching pair of armchairs, see last picture.
Executive armchair designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the earliest tilt mechanism. All original! The original blue vinyl is soft and comfortable, with a couple small repairs I made - see pictures. The padding is soft and everything works as it should. A very sturdy and comfy chair...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Eero Saarinen ‘Womb’ Lounge Chair in Red and Black Upholstery
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 'Womb' easy chair, fabric, coated steel, United States, design 1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair ‘Womb’ was designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Pair of ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, pair of ‘Conference’ armchairs, fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
These armchairs were commissioned by the UNESCO Headqua...
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1950s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Aresbescato Marble Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Studio
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Eindhoven, Noord Brabant
This dining table in Aresbescato Marble is designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen. Measure: 60".
Manufactured in 2015 by Knoll International. The marble table top has a transparent polye...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Aluminum
Occasional Table ‘Tulip’ Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table ‘Tulip’ designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International,
USA, 1955 - 1956.
Carrara marble and resin.
Dimensions:
D: 90 cm/ 2' 11 2/5"
H: 38 cm/ 1' 3".
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Carrara Marble
Knoll Associates Tulip Saarinen Stool Original Black Leather Upholstery, 1950
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Mid-Century Modern early Knoll Associates Tulip Eero Saarinen stool designed in the 1950s.
Painted aluminum tulip stand in a cream finish and upholstered in original black leather.
The base is numbered BR...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Side Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this all-original tulip side table designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll featuring an elegantly slim aluminum base with original off white finish and ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Sarineen Original Executive Armchairs in South African Cow Hide
By Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Saint Louis, US
Featured in nearly all Florence Knoll-designed interiors, the Saarinen Executive Chair has remained one of the most popular designs for many decades. Our expert team of skilled uphol...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Cowhide
1 Vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Pasadena, TX
This 1957 award winning design brings style and comfort to any seating arrangement. Bring this brilliant look as an addition to any recreational use or task.
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Mini Tulip Table, Designed by Eero Saarinen and Edited by Knoll, USA, 1956
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Madrid, ES
A special “TULIP” side table designed by Eero Saarinen (1910-1961) for Knoll.
Its characteristic foot is made of white enameled aluminum and a white lacquered wooden base that suppo...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Aluminum
Vinyl Seat Eero Saarinen Tulip 'Tm' Stools for Knoll Associates
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Tucson, AZ
Two early Saarinen designed stools with orange or white Vinyl seat cover. The orange one has a rip in the side of the cushion, the white one is in good, vintage condition. We could r...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Tulip Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
This is perhaps one of the best-known tables in the history of design, innovative project by Eero Saarinen from the 1950s. Wherever you go to put this table it will be able to create...
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1950s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
Eero Saarinen Side Table Produced by Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare tulip side table designed by Eero Saarinen. Produced by Knoll International in America.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Marble, Metal
Tulip Ashtray by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Beirut, LB
Ashtray in tulip model by Eero Saarinen , Knoll International edition , marked 160-1-3 on the bottom . Base in molded Aluminium , top in stainless polished steel with removable clean...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Stainless Steel, Metal, Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Six ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This set of six armchairs were commissioned by ...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair / Classic Modern Design
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
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Iron
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Laminate Side End Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll mid century laminate side end table
Measures: 22.5 wide x 15 deep x 20.5 high
Each piece of furniture is available in...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Laminate
Rare 1955 Cranbrook School Aim High Logo Design by Eero Saarinen Oak Bookends
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Rare pair of bookends with cast aluminum seal of Cranbrook School - Aim High logo and the year 1955 mounted to the oak boards. The Aim High logo was designed by Eero Saarinen, son of Eliel Saarinen who designed the schools campus and was president from 1932 - 1946.
"In 1927, 'Aim High' was adopted as the motto of Cranbrook School. Along with the motto, a seal was created. This seal, designed by Eero Saarinen, displays an archer, Acestes, aiming his arrow high up into the sky.
Famous Alums of Cranbrook, Charles & Ray Eames, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Jack Lenor Larsen, Fumihiko Maki, Gyo Obata, Ralph Rapson, Harry Weese, Toshiko Takaezu, Niels Diffrient, Harvey Littleton, Richard DeVore, Eero Saarinen and Olga de Amaral among others. Noted Faculty Carl Milles, Keith Haring, Daniel Libeskind, Marshall...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Set of Twelve ‘Conference’ Armchairs of UNESCO Paris
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of twelve ‘Conference’ armchairs, original fabric, chromed metal, France, Paris, designed in 1957
This large set of armchairs were commiss...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal, Chrome
Tulip Armchair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern dining chair designed by Eero Saarinen. This chair features an upholstered seat on a white enameled cast iron pedestal base. Upholstery varies. Manufactured by K...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Acrylic, Upholstery
Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Designed for one year in very limited production run, executive lounge armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, unusual square stock aluminum bases, slightly lower back legs ma...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A dining chair with an upholstered seat and white enameled cast iron pedestal base.
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Iron
Vintage Swiss Production Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Renens, CH
Grasshopper Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
The Grasshopper (or model 61) chair was designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1946, it was actually the first chair designed for the Knoll company, and turned out as an immediate success.
Saarinen, an American but Finnish-born architect / industrial designer, was one of the main influencers of the new, modernist style now typical for mid-century American furniture design. His aim has always been to use simple forms, provide a comfortable user experience, while applying new techniques and often in cooperation with others. The use of laminated birch wood, regularly seen in the designs of Charles and Ray Eames is no coincidence, since they have worked together in the early 1940s. Other well-known pieces are the Womb Chair, and the Tulip or Pedestal series.
Our lounge chair is a Knoll International original, a licensed early Swiss...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Wool, Wood
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Set of Four Dining Chairs in Plywood
By Florence Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, set of four dining chairs, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s
Four organic shaped chairs des...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Iron
1950s Oval Walnut Tulip Side Table Madison Avenue Eero Saarinen Knoll Elliptical
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Early 1950s 'Madison Avenue' production Knoll side table. Nice active walnut grain. Please note: There are two (set) screws in base, right at underside of wooden tabletop, not sure w...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Walnut
Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll, early model 'Womb' chair, fabric and metal, United States, design 1946-1948
This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Metal
1950s Grasshopper Chair and Stool for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The chair was carefully refurbished from early model original piece.
- The wooden parts have been black lacquered in high gloss finish.
- Newly upholstered in white leather.
- S...
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1950s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Wood, Leather
Early Version of Eero Saarinen Side or Desk Chair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Early version of Eero Saarinen side chair for Knoll with early label. This version has aluminum legs and early base configuration, unlike the later segmented legs. Chair should be re...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Table Tulipe by Eero Saarinen , Knoll Inc. Knoll International 1957 model 160 MC
By Eero Saarinen, Florence Knoll
Located in AIX-LES-BAINS, FR
Table d'appoint très recherchée, fonte d'aluminium, laqué noir, plateau en ardoise,
Illustrée dans le livre de Monsieur Rouland "knoll furniture" p.121.
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1950s American Futurist Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Slate, Aluminum
Set of Two Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs for Knoll De Coene, Belgium, 1950s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of two Eero Saarinen executive chairs for Knoll De Coene, Belgium 1950s. These chairs have black leather upholstery and black metal legs, finished with round feet. Both chairs ar...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Metal
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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- 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 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.
- 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.
- 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. - 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. - 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 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 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 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 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 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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