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
Pair of Vintage Eero Saarinen Tulip Swiveling Stools for Knoll
By Florence 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 Seating
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Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in a red Boucle
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb Chair and Ottoman in a red Boucle Fabric. This example is 20 years old and very clean! Matching Ottoman is 26" x 20". Probably the most comfortable mi...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
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Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair newly reupholstered in a Rivington Charcoal
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll womb Chair newly reupholstered in a Rivington Charcoal Fabric. Chrome frame and Original label. Truly one of the most comfortable chairs out there!
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
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Chrome
Set of four Vintage Knoll Eero Saarinen Tulip chairs
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Asbury Park, NJ
A beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. These chairs have been recently reupholstered in orange vinyl and are in lovely condition. The set includes...
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1960s Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
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Fiberglass
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 Seating
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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 Seating
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Fiberglass
Mid-Century Modern Sculptural Set of 4 Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Dining Armchair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fantastic set of four Eero Saarinen Knoll Tulip Armchairs. C1970, the set is in very good condition with expected normal wear and tear from age and use. No damage chairs...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
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Enamel, Steel
Womb Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Classic style womb chair in original red Knoll fabric.
Ottoman 24L 20W 15H
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
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Metal
Late 1950s 2nd Gen Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Ottoman in Teal
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A vintage womb chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Reupholstered in a teal maharam fabric, called Maharam Beck Applachian green blue wool. The fabric is 78% wool b...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
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Iron
Womb Chair + Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1990s. Price is for the set. Contact us if you’d like to purchase a single item. Classic style womb chair in original orange Knoll fabric.
Ottoman 24L 20W 15H
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
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Metal
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 Seating
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Steel
$10,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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
Materials
Zebra Hide
$17,800 / set
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
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Pouf Ottoman in Patagonia Shearling
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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 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
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
Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Mid Century Modern Office Chair with arms by Saarinen for Knoll. Circa 1970s
Feature the original hunter green twill upholstery and casters for easy mobility.
The chair smoo...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Twill, Upholstery
Expertly Restored - Eero Saarinen “Womb” Forest Green Leather Chair for Knoll
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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 Seating
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Steel
Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll Multiples
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
Womb Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1980s. USA. Classic womb chair in original knoll butter yellow fabric.
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
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Fabric
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
$11,200 Sale Price / set
20% Off
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 Seating
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Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs Set of 4/ 2 SETS Available!
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs, sold in sets of 4! Two Sets of 4 Available! Classic Comfortable large chair. Perfect for dining rooms or conference! These came from ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
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Chrome
Knoll Eero Saarinen 72CC Executive Side Chairs (set of 6)
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
1950s Eero Saarinen Model 72 Chairs Set of Eight
By Eero Saarinen, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A rare set of eight Model 72 Conference Chairs, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA, and produced under license by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Part of Sa...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
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Fabric
$4,275 / set
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 Seating
Materials
Sheepskin
Eero Saarinen - Lounge Sessel "Womb" Knoll International, 1960er
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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 Seating
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Steel
Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Executive Leather Chair
Swivel & Tilt Base Seat Height adjusts from about 18" up to 22"
Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Knoll Label on Underside
Newer Fabrication - Two Available
Swivel ...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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
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
Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Basel, BS
A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Wool, Wood
$3,087 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen is widely regarded as one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his innovative use of materials and sculptural approach to for...
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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak
10 Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Restored. White, Cream Boucle
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare set of ten tulip arm chairs / armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and manufactured by Knoll, 1970s. This set of 10 have been expertly restored. The white frames and off white ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Pair of “Executive” Armchairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1950-1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Debrecen, HU
Offered for sale is a beautifully preserved pair of Saarinen “Executive” armchairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. The organic curves and gently flowing armrests give these cha...
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1950s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Shearling
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Saarinen Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Centreville, VA
Designed in 1957 as part of the Pedestal Collection for Knoll, Eero Saarinen’s Tulip Stool reflects his pursuit of purity and simplicity in design.
Aiming to eliminate what he called...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fiberglass
$1,024 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Moss Silk Mohair with Walnut Legs, Pair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen remains one of the most influential furniture designers of the 20th century, celebrated for his sculptural approach to form and his pioneering use of materials. His ico...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Wood, Walnut
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
Materials
Zebra Hide
$16,800 / item
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 Seating
Materials
Aluminum
$2,400 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Early Restored Mid Century Tan Womb Lounge Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
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
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Early Vintage Eero Saarinen Womb Settee Sofa for Knoll Restored in White Leather
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Troy, MI
An early production Womb settee designed by Eero Saarinen
Knoll circa 1960's
Black enameled steel frame with new white leather upholstery
Original label intact to underside
62 inch...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Chair, Armchair black upholstery
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Chicago, IL
This for (1) Saarinen Executive Chair, armchair version.
Knoll, Circa 1985.
Black upholstery, chrome legs.
Priced individually. (4) available.
Originally designed in 1946, these h...
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1980s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Chrome
6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Hudson, NY
We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very heavy. Much heavier than the newer production chairs of the same. These chairs are like...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Original Black Leather, Steel Tubular Legs
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Materials
Chrome
$925 Sale Price / item
50% Off
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
Materials
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Fiberglass
$3,960 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Suede
By Eero Saarinen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
A favorite of the Forsyth design team!
“Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb Chair at Florence Knoll's request for ‘a chair that was like a basket full of pillows - somet...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Chrome
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
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair with Ottoman
The chair measures: 38.75 wide x 35 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 17 inc...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Chrome
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Office Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchair on wheels. Very nice original condition. Four Chairs currently available. These are all ...
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Velvet, Gold Edition
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Early Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman Re-upholstered
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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
Materials
Wool
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chair
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
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 Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Saarinen Executive Armchair in Gunmetal Velvet on Vintage Swivel Base
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Wilton, CT
We've 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 our stunning collection of...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Steel
Tulip 769-S Chair, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955
By Eero Saarinen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Tulip chair mod. 769-S, single piece, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Produced in the United States, production period 1955 (original design). Structure made of white lacquered ...
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Metal
Knoll Marble Dining Table With 5 Chairs by Eero Saarinen, 1960s
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
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
Materials
Carrara Marble, Metal
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International Dining Chair in Plywood
By Knoll, Eero Saarinen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, dining chair, coated iron, plywood, velvet, United States / Belgium, design 1948, production 1960s
Organic shaped chair designed by Eero Saari...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Iron
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Toledo, OH
Pair of Knoll Saarinen Swiveling Tulip Base Stools. Circa 1970's. Designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll the maker. Mid-Century Modern Style. Recovered b...
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Late 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in bruxelles, BE
Set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in fibreglass, aluminium and green fabric. The chairs turn but the armchairs do not. Stamped Knoll. Seat height: 47 cm. Armchair width: 67 cm. Wear du...
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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Aluminum
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Bouclé and Terracotta Leather & Hardware
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Stamford, CT
Eero Saarinen’s career, though brief, left an indelible mark on both furniture design and architecture. His work was visionary, bridging disciplines and redefining how design could h...
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1980s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Bouclé, Coating
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.
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Questions About Eero Saarinen Seating
- 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 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 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 29, 2024No, Eero Saarinen was not a postmodernist. The work of the Finnish-American architect and furniture designer is primarily associated with modernism. His best known designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, a furniture brand and a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s (Saarinen died in 1961).
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - Who is Eero Saarinen’s father?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish-American architect. In 1923, he moved Eero and the rest of his family from their native Finland to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he and his wife Loja taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Eliel was named president at Cranbook in 1932.
Find a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.
Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.
Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.
Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.
Find vintage Eero Saarinen furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024The concept of Eero Saarinen's work was to convey expressive statements through buildings and furniture. The keynotes of his modern designs were simplicity, strength and grace. The organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen's furniture and his best-known structures, like the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, went on to influence generations of architects and designers. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Eero Saarinen moved the design firm started by his father from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Hamden, Connecticut, in1961, but no authoritative sources state why. Most likely, he had a desire to be closer to the campus of Yale University. Saarinen graduated from the post-secondary institution in 1934 and designed buildings on the campus. Find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero Saarinen is a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer that worked with a variety of mediums, including steel, glass and concrete. Eero Saarinen is also credited with the creation of some notable styles of furniture, including the Tulip chair. Browse a variety of Eero Saarinen designed furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Eero Saarinen used a variety of materials in his furniture designs. Some of his designs feature hardwood frames, but he didn't work in wood exclusively. His Tulip chair consists of a fiberglass seat mounted on a cast aluminum base. You'll find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 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 ExpertMarch 22, 2022Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024Eero Saarinen believed that the architect's role was to create structures that enhance daily life and inspire people to consider new possibilities. He thought that buildings should suit their intended purpose well and provide comfortable accommodations while at the same time being aesthetically appealing. Some of his best-known structures include the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Historians classify Eero Saarinen's St. Louis Gateway Arch as modern architecture. This is due largely to the simple curving shape of the arch and its perfect symmetry. In addition, the arch reflects Neo-futurism, a forward-looking movement that frequently incorporated steel, concrete and glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture designs.