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
Early Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Iron
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
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Schumacher Fabric, Leather, & Walnut
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...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Knoll 3’ Round Tulip Coffee Table Walnut by Eero Saarinen
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern knoll 3’ round tulip coffee table walnut Laminate top. Base is heavy and has has original off white paint. Has original felt ring around base to protect the floor....
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early Eero Saarinen "Womb" Cognac Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Iron
Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Basel, BS
Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76.
All original and great condition with white seat shells, no discoloration!
Comes ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Aluminum
Ebony 1950s Oval Saarinen Knoll 78" Dining Table custom
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll, Aaron Saxton
Located in South Charleston, WV
Original 1950s cast iron Pedestal dining table by Knoll. Oval, being 78.25" wide and 48.25" deep. 28.25" tall. The top veneer has been replaced with book-matched Macassar Ebony with ...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Iron
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
Mid-Century Modern Knoll oval Tulip Coffee Table white laminate by Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern knoll oval tulip coffee table white Laminate top. Base is very heavy and has has original off white paint. Has original threaded center for base. Numbered on base....
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Steel
Eero Saarinen 78” Oval Arabescato Marble Tulip Dining Table for Knoll, 2000s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Miami, FL
Saarinen tulip pedestal dining table with 78” oval polish coated Arabescato marble top on a white lacquered iron base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Originally designed in 1956, this t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Marble, Iron
Eero Saarinen Mid-Century Modern Womb Chair and Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in South Bend, IN
An exceptional Mid-Century Modern womb lounge chair and ottoman
Designed by Eero Saarinen
USA, Circa Late 20th Century
Measures:
Chair: 37.5"W x 39"D x 35"H. Seat Height: 17". Ar...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Countryside, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Tulip Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each armless chair measures: 19.75 wide x 21 deep x 32.25 high, with a seat height of 18 inches
Each captains chai...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Fiberglass
Knoll Side Table in Ebony
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Materials
Steel
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
Materials
Aluminum
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 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
Materials
Marble, Steel
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Seattle, WA
One of the most iconic chair designs of the 20th century, Eero Saarinen designed this lounge chair for Florence Knoll at the request of “a chair that was like a basket full of pillow...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
Sofa Table "Tulip" with marble top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find an iconic design piece, a Space Age "Tulip" sofa or coffee table designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. It features a low cast aluminum base...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Magnificent and fully original Tulip dining set designed by Eero Saarinen.
It is produced by Knoll International in the 1960s.
The set consists of 5 original tulip chairs and the o...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
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
Materials
Steel
A Pair Of Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip chairs by Rudi Bonzanini. Circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Rudi Bonzanini
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
Materials
Wrought Iron
c. 1975 Rare Eero Saarinen Womb Settee, Restored in The Elder Statesman Cashmere
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
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
Materials
Marble, Steel
42” Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Dining Table
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Materials
Aluminum
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
Eero Saarinen Tulip armchairs, with plumb upholstery.
Knoll Associates, 1960's
Set of 6 chairs
Manufacturer "320 Park Avenue" labels attached underneath cushions, which dates back t...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Mid Century Modern Tulip Armless Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, c1960
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Offered for sale is a stunning set of five authentic Mid Century Modern Swivel Tulip Chairs designed by the legendary Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa the 1960s. Each chair proudly ret...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Round tulip table in marble by E. Saarinen for Knoll International editions
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in AIGNAN, FR
Carrara marble dining table designed by Finnish designer Eero Saarinen for Knoll International editions.
The sublime table with tulip base is one of the essentials of contemporary ...
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Mid-20th Century European Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Aluminum
Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Oval Tulip Cocktail Table 1957
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Eero Saarinen for Knoll White Oval Tulip Cocktail Table 1957
A classic mid-century design by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, this o...
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1950s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Iron
Mid Century Modern Oval Pedestal Dining Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Materials
Aluminum
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
Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs.
Cognac-colored leather cover.
This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort.
Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Leather
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Oval Pedestal Tulip Coffee Table in White Laminate
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s Pedestal Collection for Knoll is one of the most iconic designs in furniture history. Commonly referred to as the "Tulip" collection, Saarinen's goal was to eliminate...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Tulip Dining Table Edited by Knoll Designed By Eero Saarinen
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Ibiza, Spain
The Tulip table, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1958, is an iconic piece that continues to set trends in interior design. It consists of a white-painted metal base and a round white ma...
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Mid-20th Century Central American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
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
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Enamel, Steel, Iron
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
Materials
Chrome
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
Materials
Marble, Aluminum
Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchair by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous original Knoll executive chair with arms designed by Eero Saarinen and sold by the thousands to IBM of which this one is still tagged. See pics. In excellent vintage conditi...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
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. Please allow 10-12 weeks for re-upholstery and restoration of a vintage Womb Chair and Ott...
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
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
Materials
Steel
Early Production 42 inch Knoll Saarinen Tulip Top with Marble Top
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautifully grained marble top Saarinen Tulip table by Knoll. It is 42 inches in diameter. Slightly under 29 inches tall. The bottom of the table is stamped Knoll International. We’ve sold quite a few of these over the years and as is common with some of these, the wood table support underneath the marble has been replaced. The marble simply rests atop the support, as the marble is heavy enough to be secure. The base appears to have been re-powder coated at some point in the past. The base is in good condition with a few marks, which are pictured. The top is in good condition with no breaks or chips, although there is a scratch, pictured as well.
If you are looking for a vintage Saarinen table...
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1980s American Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Marble, Metal
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forsyth Bespoke Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Zealand Sheepskin, Smokey Taupe
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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 popul...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Zebra Hide
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite of the Forsyth design team!
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 pop...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favourite 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 p...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin
Original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Dining Table
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic tulip dining table, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Elegant in its simplicity, this classic mid-century design features a durable white linoleum top paired with its weigh...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Iron
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Burbank, CA
Vintage original Midcentury Modern executive arm chair for sale. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the 1950's. This one was manufactured in the 1960's, and has been professional...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 30
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black fabric and wool upholstery by Knoll.
These are from the 60's and 70's and have been reupholster...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
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
Materials
Steel
Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The original 1970s Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll is a celebrated piece of mid-century modern design, characterized by its sleek and minimalist aesthetic. The stool features ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
Eero Saarinen Knoll Oval Tulip Dining Table 66x38" Blond Wood Top Black Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Signed and dated Eero Saarinen for Knoll oval Tulip dining table in blond wood with oval plastic-coated cast-aluminum base. This table ha...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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
Materials
Metal
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames
Located in Biebergemund, Hessen
Very rare and collectible Eames & Saarinen "Organic Chair", winner of Organic Design competition at MoMa. First manufacture from the early 1950s, laminated and moulded wooden seat shell, foam upholstery which was covered with textile fabric designed by Marli Ehrman. A special patented joint holds the wood legs firmly to the shell.
Originals of the organic from the 1950s are collector's items and exhibited in museums. They are also traded on art auctions, where one was sold in 1999 for $ 120.000 in bed condition. (take a look at the picture)
Designed for the “Organic Design” competition by Museum of Modern Art in New York on 1 October 1940. The competition was initiated by Elliot Noyes, the first curator of this newly installed department. The goal was to motivate architects and companies to develop and market modern furniture for a modern lifestyle.
Their participation in the MoMa competition was the first collaboration between Eero Saarinen and Charles Eames, and they won first prize.
Besides the chair, their submission comprised a high-back chair, an armchair, a sofa, and office furniture, which they presented in the form of several drawings. No true-to-scale prototypes were produced for the competition. Production of the “Organic Chair” only started in 1950 and was terminated after a short while.
The original design had envisaged aluminium legs. This idea was discarded because the material was scarce during the war, and wood was used instead. New technologies were also involved in the production of the seat shell, which was composed of strips of veneer and was to ensure utmost stability and comfort while using as little material as possible and being extremely lightweight. Later on, Eames based...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Plywood
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
Materials
Bouclé
Early Restored Saarinen Knoll 42" Round Tulip Coffee Table Walnut & Iron Base
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Materials
Iron
Saarinen Knoll Tulip Table
By Eero Saarinen
Located in New York, NY
Early Knoll Saarinen tulip table, cast iron base, oval laminate top. Minor cosmetic wear, normal and consistent with age.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Iron
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair /ready for its makeover!
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair. Ready for it's make-over! We can help with Upholstery! About 1500 to redo by my guy who is excellent! Solid Chair just needs new fabric and foam!
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Metal
Custom Pair of Saarinen Knoll Oval Side or End Tables in Calacatta Gold
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Materials
Marble, Metal, Iron
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Wood leg Executive Chair /1 available!
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs with wood legs. Chairs are solid but needing new upholstery and wood refinishing to legs. Upholstery Services available, 275 plus f...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Pair of Eero Saarinen Black Carrara Marble Tulip Side Tables by Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Red Lion, PA
Tulip side tables designed by Eero Saarinen.
Produced by Knoll International in America.
Base in white enameled die-cast aluminum, oval top in black marquina marble
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1960s Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Carrara Marble, Iron
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Italian Bouclé and Oak Legs, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most important furniture designers of the 20th Century, known for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to form. His ...
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2010s Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Materials
Stainless Steel
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair Without Ottoman in California Sheepskin
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
Note: The listing is for womb chair only, no ottoman included.
A favourite of the Forsyth design team!
We have an incredible collection of vintage chairs and design icons waiting f...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Sheepskin
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 30
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black fabric and wool upholstery by Knoll.
These are from the 60's and 70's and have been reupholster...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 6 matched tulip chairs.
Knoll label
Custom upholstery seats.
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1970s American Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Fiberglass
Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A special order upholstered tulip arm chair with nice curved back and supportive bottom seat cushion . This is a very comfortable chair for hours of relaxing at home or in the office...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Metal
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
Materials
Wool
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair And Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
An original Womb Chair and Ottoman
Manufactured by Knoll C.1975
Original Upholstery
Labeled
ottoman- 24" x 20" x 15"
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1970s North American Vintage Eero Saarinen Furniture
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Upholstery
Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Womb Lounge Chair with ottoman by Knoll International, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced in the 1960s. This iconic chair is renowned for its organic shapes and unparalleled comf...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Italian postmodern white marble dining table Tulip Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2015
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
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
Materials
Aluminum
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 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 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 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.
- 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. - 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 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, 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 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 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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