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Eero Saarinen Seating

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
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original - Blue

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Decatur, GA

All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in Blue Upholstery with Wood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen for...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Fabric, Bentwood

Executive Conference Chair Armless
Executive Conference Chair Armless

Executive Conference Chair Armless

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Forest, BE

Designed by Eero Saarinen in the early 1950s, the Executive Conference Chair reflects the designer’s innovative approach to modern furniture. Its softly curved silhouette and invitin...

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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Beads

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair with Wood Legs - All Original

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Decatur, GA

All-Original Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in red Upholstery with Bentwood Legs, for Knoll circa 1960s A timeless mid-century modern executive armchair designed by Eero Saarinen ...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Bentwood

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair by Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Jensen Beach, FL

Iconic Womb chair designed by Eero Saarinen.

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21st Century and Contemporary Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll

Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials New Italian Full-Grain Leather, Polished Steel Chrome ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histor...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Sheepskin

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Zebra

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 Seating

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Zebra Hide

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and 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 Seating

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Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in California Sheepskin

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 Seating

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Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Zebra

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 Seating

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Zebra Hide

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll
Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of Eero Saarinen Executive Armchairs for Knoll. Vintage production, reupholstered in 1998. All screws and self leveling glides intact. No rips in the textile. Cleaned and presen...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's
Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's

Pr. Vintage Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chairs c. 1960/70's

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of iconic Mid Century architectural design, from recognized master of the genre, Eero Saarinen. The Executive Arm Chair is considered to be one of the most important pieces to ...

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

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Steel

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s
Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Debrecen, HU

Two of the six available chairs are swivel models. All pieces are original; however, the chair tops were refinished at some point. Designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knol...

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1960s Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

Black Leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman
Black Leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman

Black Leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A beautiful black leather Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman. Both pieces retain their original labels. The chairs have seen very light use. There are some creases to the...

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Early 2000s American Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration are these Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With black / charcoal black wool fabric upholstery by Knoll. they all vary slightly in shade due to what e...

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

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Metal

Pair of Eero Saarinen Grass Hopper Chairs for Knoll, newly upholstered
Pair of Eero Saarinen Grass Hopper Chairs for Knoll, newly upholstered

Pair of Eero Saarinen Grass Hopper Chairs for Knoll, newly upholstered

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Berlin, DE

Pair of Grasshopper lounge chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the early 1950s. The chairs feature Saarinen’s distinctive low, reclining silhouette, with sculptural bentwoo...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen “Organic Chair” Model No. A3501, 1950, USA

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 Seating

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Fabric, Plywood

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Large Womb Chair in Salt and Pepper Boucle

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 Seating

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Bouclé

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

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 Seating

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Sheepskin

Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen
Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen

Set of 6 Knoll Executive Armchair Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of six (6) Eero Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchairs by Knoll Associates. In what is original Knoll fabric which is serviceable and clean but s...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Red Boucle
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Red Boucle

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in Red Boucle

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Experience unparalleled comfort and design with Eero Saarinen's iconic Womb Chair with Ottoman. This 20th-century masterpiece boasts a super soft texture that elevates any space. Ama...

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

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Steel

Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered

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 Seating

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Wool

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Orsetto
Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Orsetto

Forsyth Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Orsetto

By Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

A favorite of the Forsyth design team! In stock, ready to ship. “Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair that was like a bask...

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

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Fabric

Eero Saarinen Large Womb Chair and Ottoman in Forest Green Boucle
Eero Saarinen Large Womb Chair and Ottoman in Forest Green Boucle

Eero Saarinen Large Womb Chair and Ottoman in Forest Green Boucle

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 Seating

Materials

Bouclé

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

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

200+ in stock Saarinen Side Chairs Classic Saarinen side chairs In Knoll upholstery. Tubular metal legs with metal glides.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling

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 Seating

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Sheepskin

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Fire Red Fabric, Chrome Tubular Legs
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Fire Red Fabric, Chrome Tubular Legs

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Fire Red Fabric, Chrome Tubular Legs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

100% authentic, pre-owned Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chair in its original Fire Red fabric upholstery. Featuring chrome tubular legs in excellent condition. We have ma...

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1980s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair for Knoll Upholstered in Hand Sewn Champagne Alpaca

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Saint Louis, MO

Timeless and iconic mid century modern Womb chair designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen in response to Florence Knoll's request for a comfortable chair that felt like a basket of pillows...

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

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking pair of armed tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Practically brand new, very light use.

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

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Aluminum

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Armchairs in Velvet, Swivel Base, Gold Edition, Set of 6

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 Seating

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Steel

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

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Pasadena, TX

200+ in stock Saarinen Side Chairs Classic Saarinen side chairs In Knoll upholstery. Tubular metal legs with metal glides.

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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

Manufactured by Knoll Furniture, the mid-century classic vintage Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair in its original black leather and chromed steel tubular legs. We have more chairs av...

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1970s North American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair & Ottoman Medium in Alexander Girard Quatrefoil Fabric

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 Seating

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Fabric, Fiberglass

Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s

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 Seating

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Carrara Marble, Metal

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

An early production Eero Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Newly upholstered in luxurious pure Alpaca fabric (brown / grey) with a structure of fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Fast shipping worldwide. When asked by Florence Knoll to design 'a chair that was like a basket full of cushions - something she could really curl up in', Eero Saarinen produced the Womb chair...

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

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Steel

Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases
Seldom Seen Pair of Early Saarinen/Knoll Executive Armchairs, Aluminum Bases

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 Seating

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking set of 6 tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Set includes two arm chairs and four side chairs. All chairs swivel. White frames with black cushions. We recommend ne...

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair
Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

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 Seating

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Metal

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970's
Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970's

Saarinen for Knoll Executive Chair in Vibrant Red Upholstery c. 1970's

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

Iconic Saarinen Executive chair in unusual red upholstery, on bright metal legs. This example is in very fine, original, clean and ready to use condition, showing only light cosmetic...

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

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Metal

Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's
Set of 6 Tulip Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, plumb upholstery, 1960's

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 Seating

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Fiberglass

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Texas Sheepskin

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 p...

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

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Sheepskin

C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle
C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle

C. 2010 Eero Saarinen Full-Size Womb Chair & Ottoman in Crimson Red Boucle

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by K...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s
Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

Rare Early Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman, Knoll, USA, 1950s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

A rare early production Eero Saarinen womb chairsand ottoman, made by Knoll, USA, 1950s. Fibreglass, black enameled steel frames and first edition feet / glides. Newly upholstered i...

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

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Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Light Blue Fabric
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Light Blue Fabric

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Light Blue Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example was produced in the 1960s. The design features legs of polished tubular s...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric
6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric

6x Saarinen Chairs Conference Side Chair 72 U Knoll International Kvadrat fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Telgte, DE

Six exclusive Saarinen chairs from Knoll International - a design classic (without table, lamps, sofa and decoration) Model: Side Chair 72 U Design: Eero Saarinen Manufacturer: Knol...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

Lead Time: Please allow 10 to 12 weeks to restore a vintage Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Wom...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Sheepskin

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955
Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955

Mid-Century Modern Set of 6 Eero Saarinen Knoll Dining Chairs w Wood Legs C1955

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous set of six Executive dining chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll C1955. These are the bent wood version, walnut. Made and sold to the IBM machine co in the fifties these were ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Walnut

1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair, Cream Hopsack (2x)
1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair, Cream Hopsack (2x)

1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair, Cream Hopsack (2x)

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Desk Chair, Model 71A, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These examples date to the 1960s. The design features legs of polished tub...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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 Seating

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Sheepskin

Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery
Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery

Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Classic Mid Century Executive armchair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, circa 1950/60's. The chair features an upholstered seat, arms and back rest, mounted on steel legs. This...

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

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Steel

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat
Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen w/ Nairobi Upholstery Seat

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Van Nuys, CA

Knoll "Tulip" Chrome Stool by Eero Saarinen with Sunbrella "Nairobi" acrylic upholstery seat making a striking black and white botanical fern pattern on the bark cloth fabric. The st...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs
Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs

Set of Two Eero Saarinen Model 151 Tulip Armchairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Vienna, AT

Pair of armchairs 'Tulip', model 151, design Eero Saarinen, 1955-1956. Early production, probably 1960s. White lacquered molded fiberglass and seat with wool cover. Produced by Knoll...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Charles Eames, Vitra, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Charles Eames & Eero Saarinen for Vitra Organic Mid Century Dining Chairs - Set of 6 Each chair measures: 29 wide x 25 deep x 37 inches high, with a seat height of 19.5 and arm heig...

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

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Upholstery, Wood

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s
Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

Restored Eero Saarinen Womb Lounge Chair for Knoll, Fiberglass, 1950s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Detroit, MI

Note: We have a collection of vintage Eero Saarinen Womb chairs and loveseat settees undergoing restoration and can offer the pieces in multiples and with custom upholstery options. ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Oak Legs by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s design career, though tragically short, left an indelible mark on the worlds of furniture and architecture. His visionary work was far ahead of its time, driven by an...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Mohair, Upholstery, Oak

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base

Saarinen Executive Armchair in Saddle Leather, Swivel Base

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Wilton, CT

We have been restoring Saarinen executive chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine, right in our very own workroom. We’ve restored these chairs using a supple Italian Leather...

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

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Metal

Eero Saarinen seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Eero Saarinen seating 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 seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Eero Saarinen were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Paul McCobb, Fredericia, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Prices for Eero Saarinen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $549 and can go as high as $133,498, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,962.
Questions About Eero Saarinen Seating
  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.