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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
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

$850

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

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

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

$1,980

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Swivel Side Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Swivel Side Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Swivel Side Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$6,600 / set

4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Swivel Side Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Miami, FL

A beautiful Set of 4 vintage tulip Armchairs designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll Associates. Each chair features a Tulip Shape cast aluminum swiveling base and a fibergla...

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

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Aluminum

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

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

$4,200

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York City, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel

Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International
Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

$4,101

Grasshopper Lounge Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Offenburg, Baden Wurthemberg

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

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

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Fabric, Plywood, Birch

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

$8,184 / set

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

1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair, Cream Hopsack
1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair, Cream Hopsack

1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair, Cream Hopsack

$850

1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair, Cream Hopsack

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

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

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

$3,795 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

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

$5,500

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

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

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

$2,150 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

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

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Stainless Steel

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

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

$38,000 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

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Aluminum

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

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

$2,000 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C
2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

$550 / item

2003 Knoll Saarinen Armless Executive Side Chair in Bordeaux Fabric, Model 72C

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chair, Model 72C, designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in 2003. The listed price...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

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

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

$1,858

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

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

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

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

$13,800 / item

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Australian Sheepskin

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO

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

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

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Sheepskin

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

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

$13,000 / set

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

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

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Steel

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

$1,117Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Basel, BS

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

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

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Metal

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

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

$1,400

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Dining Chair, Model 72C, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. The chair feat...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Walnut, Upholstery, Foam

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

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

$7,250 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in St. Louis, MO

Eero Saarinen originally designed this chair in the 1950s MCM period for Knoll, model 72C armless executive chair with tubular steel legs, these have a production date of 2016, This ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

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

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

$650 / item

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Plastic, Foam, Plywood

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

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

$19,500 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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

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Leather, Fabric, Upholstery, Walnut

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

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

$6,000 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

$8,000

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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

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Steel

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

$14,800 / 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

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Sheepskin

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

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

$800 / item

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair

$9,095 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 41 wide x 37 deep x 37.5 high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/chair clearance of 21.75 inches E...

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

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Metal

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

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

$4,990 / set

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

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

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

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs
Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

$1,600 / set

Pair of Early Knoll Model 71 Saarinen Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Hanover, MA

Pair of early model 71 Saarinen executive chairs by Knoll in ivory vinyl with polished stainless steel legs and all original glides. Labels absent but there's the presence of the out...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Stainless Steel

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6

$1,500 / set

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Noir Velvet, Gold Edition, Set of 6

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

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Steel

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

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

$950 / item

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs Mid Century Modern Furniture
Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs Mid Century Modern Furniture

Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs Mid Century Modern Furniture

$9,600 / set

Eero Saarinen Executive Chairs Mid Century Modern Furniture

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll
Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll

Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll

$1,600 / set

Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

For your consideration is this pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll executive chairs. With brown fabric and wool upholstery for Knoll. These are from the 60's and have been reupholstere...

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

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Metal

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

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

$4,200

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Iron

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

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

$7,995 / set

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Deland, FL

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Bouclé, Walnut

Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$2,400 / set

Pair of Classic Original Tulip Stools by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Original Tulip Stool in cast aluminum by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Eero Saarinen vowed to address the “ugly, confusing, unrestful world” he observed underneath chairs and tables -- th...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

$960Sale Price|25% Off

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Centreville, VA

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fiberglass

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

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

$3,750

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

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Designed Grasshopper Chair
Eero Saarinen Designed Grasshopper Chair

Eero Saarinen Designed Grasshopper Chair

$4,800

Eero Saarinen Designed Grasshopper Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This iconic mid-century design was made by Knoll and created by Eero Saarinen. Simple design with a wow factor! Two bentwood slats comprise the entire frame, and come from behind to ...

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

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Bentwood

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

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

$1,100

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair
1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

$3,299 / set

1960's Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs - a Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Burbank, CA

Pair of authentic vintage Midcentury Modern armchairs for sale. These date back to the 1960's, and have been professionally reupholstered in new fabric and foam. They have a fibergla...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Stainless Steel

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

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

$14,611 / set

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Carrara Marble, Aluminum

Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$880Sale Price|20% Off

Tulip Stool by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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 Seating

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Aluminum

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68

$1,750

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Full-Back Executive Arm Chair, Model 68

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Full-Back Executive Chair, Model 68, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s. It has many of the features of the mo...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

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

$8,500

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

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970
Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970

$9,140 / set

Set of 6 Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen produced by Knoll International ca. 1970

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Geneva, CH

Set of 6 tulip swiveling dining chairs by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll International ca. 1970s Original red wool cushions invery good condition. Manufacturer label under the c...

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1970s American Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

$7,200

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Detroit, MI

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

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel, Chrome

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric
2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

$4,000

2023 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair in Purple Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Womb Lounge Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll and Knoll Associates in 1948. This particular example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA in 2023. The piec...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original
Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

$2,008

Eero Saarinen Tulip Arm Chair Knoll 1960s Original

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Espoo, FI

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

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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6
Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6

Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6

$11,400 / set

Knoll Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Sand Mohair, Ebony Legs - Set of 6

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

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s
Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

$11,455 / set

Womb Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 2000s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Renens, CH

Indulge in comfort with the Womb Chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This iconic chair showcases Saarinen’s visionary design, and Kn...

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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric

$1,295

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chairs Original Red Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (each chair is sold separately, though three are available) Eero Saarinen rolling executive office chair with arms. These are gorgeous and original exampl...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST
Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST

Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST

$2,980

Rare "Kleinhans" Chair, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen / MODERNIST

By Charles Eames, Eero Saarinen

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic Kleinhans side chair , designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen . Early chair ,designed by two modern masters,, I believe this to be they're only collaboration... designed ...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Birch, Plywood

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

$16,800

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

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

$15,800 / set

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

By 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

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Sheepskin

Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Executive Leather Chair with Swivel & Tilt Base by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

$1,200 / item

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

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Metal, Chrome

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L

$4,500

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Model 70L

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, models 70L and 74y, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. This set was man...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric
2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric

2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric

$5,000 / set

2010s Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Arm Chairs in Two-Toned Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, originally designed in 1957 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. These particular examples were produced in the 2010s. The des...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

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

  • Where is Eero Saarinen from?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • Who is Eero Saarinen?

    1 Answer
    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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  • Who is Eero Saarinen’s father?

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    1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Eero Saarinen's father was Eliel Saarinen, a well-known Finnish-American architect. In 1923, he moved Eero and the rest of his family from their native Finland to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, where he and his wife Loja taught at the Cranbrook Academy of Art. Eliel was named president at Cranbook in 1932.

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  • Is Eero Saarinen a postmodernist?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    No, Eero Saarinen was not a postmodernist. The work of the Finnish-American architect and furniture designer is primarily associated with modernism. His best known designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, a furniture brand and a chief influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

    Postmodern design was a short-lived movement that manifested itself chiefly in Italy and the United States in the early 1980s (Saarinen died in 1961).

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  • What is Eero Saarinen famous for?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is famous for his work as a designer and architect. He was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Saarinen designed the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and many other structures. As a furniture designer, he is best known for his Grasshopper chair, Tulip chair and Womb lounge chair and ottoman. Find a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.

  • What did Eero Saarinen design?

    1 Answer
    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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  • How do I pronounce Eero Saarinen?

    1 Answer
    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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  • How tall is an Eero Saarinen table?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

  • What materials did Eero Saarinen use?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen is a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer that worked with a variety of mediums, including steel, glass and concrete. Eero Saarinen is also credited with the creation of some notable styles of furniture, including the Tulip chair. Browse a variety of Eero Saarinen designed furniture on 1stDibs.

  • What material did Eero Saarinen use?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen moved the design firm started by his father from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Hamden, Connecticut, in1961, but no authoritative sources state why. Most likely, he had a desire to be closer to the campus of Yale University. Saarinen graduated from the post-secondary institution in 1934 and designed buildings on the campus. Find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.

  • Why was Eero Saarinen a modern architect?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.

    Through his work as an architect and designer, Saarinen was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Saarinen had a peerless modernist pedigree. His father, Eliel Saarinen, was an eminent Finnish architect who in 1932 became the first head of the Cranbrook Academy of Art in suburban Detroit. The school became synonymous with progressive design and decorative arts in the United States, and while studying there the younger Saarinen met and befriended several luminaries of mid-century modernism, among them Harry Bertoia and Charles and Ray Eames.

    Like all modernist designers of the mid-century era, Saarinen was interested in the new technology and new and venturesome applications for materials that became widely available for the production of domestic goods in the postwar era. Thanks to Florence Knoll, a pioneering designer in her own right, his famous designs for seating and tables, created during the 1940s and 1950s, were manufactured by Knoll, which was a prominent influence in the rise of modern design in the United States.

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  • What is the concept of Eero Saarinen's work?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • Can you change Eero Saarinen chair legs?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What did Eero Saarinen believe was the architect's role?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What is the history of Eero Saarinen's Womb chair?

    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair dates back to the late 1940s. It was then that designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll challenged her friend, Eero Saarinen, to create the most comfortable chair ever made. To succeed at the task, Saarinen sought to evoke what he imagined was the comfortable, secure feeling of being in the womb and set out to design the now iconic chair. Production of the Womb chair began in 1948, and it didn't take long for the seat to become a cultural phenomenon. In the decade following its release, it appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial, a New Yorker magazine cartoon and a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Today, Knoll offers the seat in 15 upholstery options, and when Saarinen's famous TWA terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019, Womb chairs were featured prominently in the guest rooms. Explore a collection of Eero Saarinen Womb chairs on 1stDibs.

  • What materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?

    1 Answer
    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.

  • What style is Eero Saarinen’s St. Louis Gateway Arch?

    1 Answer
    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.

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