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

Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll in Black Vinyl Upholstery

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

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

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

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Steel

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Vintage "Womb" White Bouclé Chair and Ottoman by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Wonderful vintage “womb” bouclé chair and ottoman designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the United States, early 1940s. This chair has a modern design and could be considered even a...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair in Pierre Frey Boucle'

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

The iconic Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair, newly upholstered in an exquisite bouclé with black frame.

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Set of Six (6) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs for Knoll
Set of Six (6) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs for Knoll

Set of Six (6) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in North Miami, FL

These executive armless chairs with bentwood legs and vinyl upholstery are wonderfully comfortable and in ready-to-use condition. Designed by Eero Saarinen, it is a fantastic set fo...

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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Oak

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs

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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Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric
2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric

2015 Pair of Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair Red Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a pair of Saarinen Executive Side Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2015. The chairs featur...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 72CC Executive Eero Saarinen Chairs for Knoll - Mid-Century Modern
Set of 4 72CC Executive Eero Saarinen Chairs for Knoll - Mid-Century Modern

Set of 4 72CC Executive Eero Saarinen Chairs for Knoll - Mid-Century Modern

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Torino, IT

The set of four Executive 72CC chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, represents one of the most elegant and functional expressions of modernist design in the second half of th...

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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Navy Velvet, Steel Tubular Legs
Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Navy Velvet, Steel Tubular Legs

Saarinen Executive Armless Chair in Navy Velvet, Steel Tubular Legs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine. We’ve restored these side chairs with polished steel tubular legs, using our stunning coll...

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

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Steel

C. 1979 Eero Saarinen Executive Swivel Desk Chair w/ Tan Leather Upholstery
C. 1979 Eero Saarinen Executive Swivel Desk Chair w/ Tan Leather Upholstery

C. 1979 Eero Saarinen Executive Swivel Desk Chair w/ Tan Leather Upholstery

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68 UPC, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to ca. 1979. This has many of the feat...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

1960s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs, Model 150US
1960s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs, Model 150US

1960s Set of Four Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Pedestal Arm Chairs, Model 150US

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen Tulip Pedestal Swivel Armchairs, Model 150A, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1956. These examples date to the 1960s. The listed price ...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

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

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 71 USB, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. This particular example dates to the 1960s. Its design features legs of polished tubula...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Medium Womb Chairs - Pair with Ottoman Each chair measures: 34.5 wide x 31 deep x 31.75 high, with a seat height of 16 inches and arm height/chai...

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

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Metal

Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen
Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen

Rare Pair of "Kleinhans" Chairs, circa 1939 Charles Eames/Eero Saarinen

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

Located in Buffalo, NY

Iconic "Kleinhans" armchairs, designed by Charles Eames and Eero Saarinen, early chair, collaboration of two modern masters, designed for the Mary Seaton room at Kleinhans music hall...

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1930s American Art Deco Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Birch, Plywood

Eero Saarinen CHAIR '71' For Knoll
Eero Saarinen CHAIR '71' For Knoll

Eero Saarinen CHAIR '71' For Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Forest, BE

Eero Saarinen designed furniture as a means to problem-solve. Each of his works had a distinct vocabulary of form, startlingly different from the other. The Model 71 and 72 Chairs – ...

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1950s Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Model 72 Dining Chair in Pierre Frey by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s
Model 72 Dining Chair in Pierre Frey by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

Model 72 Dining Chair in Pierre Frey by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, USA 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in GORINCHEM, NL

Who doesn’t feel like a boss in this Saarinen-designed chair? For over 70 years, this piece (model 72) has been popular in executive board offices and residential interiors. This des...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fabric, Oak

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric
1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric

1974 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Rolling Executive Office Chair Original Blue Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

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

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1970s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs
Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs

Rare 1960s Eero Saarinen Associates Upholstered Executive Tulip Swivel Armchairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Executive desk chairs, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates in the 1960s. This is a rather rare model, 150UDS. The listed price includes one chair, and we have several available for purchase. They have a four-point cast aluminum base with a white finish and retain their original rubber casters. Some of the chairs also retain their original 320 Park Avenue Knoll...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

Early Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman for Knoll
Early Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman for Knoll

Early Eero Saarinen Grasshopper Chair and Ottoman for Knoll

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Chicago, IL

The Eero Saarinen Grasshopper chair and ottoman is a masterclass in organic modernism. This chair was first designed in 1946 as his first commission for Knoll. This design perfectly...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Upholstery, Wood

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs - Set of 6

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs in Sand Velvet & Ebony Oak Legs - 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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Velvet, Wood, Ebony, Oak

1960s Set of 4 Vintage Eero Saarinen Resin Armchairs
1960s Set of 4 Vintage Eero Saarinen Resin Armchairs

1960s Set of 4 Vintage Eero Saarinen Resin Armchairs

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Marseille, FR

Set of 4 vintage Saarinen resin armchairs from the 1960s Knoll edition with a height of 82 cm and a width of 67 cm by 50 cm. Original cushions in leatherette for most to change.

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1960s French Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Epoxy Resin

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Stool in Off White Vinyl 2x Available
1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Stool in Off White Vinyl 2x Available

1970s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Stool in Off White Vinyl 2x Available

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Tulip Pedestal Stools, model 152, initially designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in the 1970s. The stools have tul...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Two
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Two

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs, Set of Two

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Dallas, TX

Great looking pair of armless tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Practically brand new, very light use. Eero Saarinen called himself a “form giver,” and everything he design...

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

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Aluminum

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w Blue Leather 6x Available
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w Blue Leather 6x Available

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Desk Chairs w Blue Leather 6x Available

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Arm Chair with swivel base designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen and produced by Knoll. This particular example was produced in the 2010s. The design feature...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

1975 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Orange Fabric
1975 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Orange Fabric

1975 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Dining Arm Chair in Orange 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 1975. The design features legs of polished tubular stainl...

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1970s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll
Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

Set of 4 Mid-Century Modern Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in TOULOUSE, FR

■ ABOUT THE PIECE Presented by Les Merciers gallery, this is an authenticated vintage set of 4 iconic "Tulip" chairs. Designed by the visionary architect Eero Saarinen in 1956 for Kn...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Fiberglass

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll 152 Tulip Swivel Stool with Vinyl Seat

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a 152 Tulip Swivel Stool, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the 1960s. The stool features Saarinen's signature ca...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs in White & Black Leather
Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs in White & Black Leather

Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs in White & Black Leather

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Palm Springs, CA

A nice set of recent Knoll Saarinen Tulip chairs with black leather seat cushions. The chairs and cushions are are labeled Knoll. I believe the production date is 2021 but the year i...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y
1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y

1990s Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Cognac Leather Model 70L & 74Y

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is an original Womb lounge chair and its accompanying ottoman, Model 70L, designed by Eero Saarinen for Florence Knoll in 1948. This example was manufactured by Knoll in the USA...

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1990s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Swivel Desk Chair on Casters in Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a rare Saarinen Executive Chair, Model 68S, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This example dates to the 1960s.This has many of the feature...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll
Eero Saarinen Upholstered Tulip Armchair for Knoll

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

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base
Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base

Knoll Saarinen Executive Arm Chair in Original Ink Blue Leather, Swivel Base

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Stamford, CT

Eero Saarinen’s design career was both wildly iconic yet sadly short-lived. His work in furniture design and architecture was centuries ahead of its time and quite possibly only achi...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Side Chair in Pink Mohair 3x Available
2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Side Chair in Pink Mohair 3x Available

2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Side Chair in Pink Mohair 3x Available

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72C, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. These particular examples were produced in the USA in 2022. The list...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

2020 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Boucle Fabric
2020 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Boucle Fabric

2020 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side Chair in Boucle Fabric

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. This particular example was produced by Knoll in the USA in 2020. The chair features an upholst...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric
2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric

2022 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Dining Chair in Pink Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Executive Side Chair, originally designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957. These particular examples were produced by Knoll in the USA in 2022. The chairs feature upholst...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather

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 example was manufactured in the USA in the 1...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Red Fabric 20x Available
2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Red Fabric 20x Available

2017 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Arm Chairs in Red Fabric 20x Available

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

These are Saarinen Executive Arm Chairs, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1948. These particular examples were produced in the 2017. Their design features chromed-st...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Steel

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White
2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

2014 Knoll Studio Eero Saarinen Executive Armless Side Chairs White

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a fantastic set of (sold separately) Eero Saarinen Executive Armless chairs with white vinyl upholstery and chrome bases, produced by Knoll. These chairs have the ...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

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Chrome

Original Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s
Original Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s

Original Fiberglass Tulip Arm Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Detroit, MI

This vintage mid century modern Model 150 tulip arm chair designed by Eero Saarinen was manufactured by Knoll circa 1970. This iconic mid century chair features a white lacquered mol...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair with Original White Vinyl Upholstery

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is an original 1960s womb chair, designed by renowned architect and furniture designer Eero Saarinen. This is one of Saarinen's most iconic works, which was introduce...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll
Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Oklahoma City, OK

This vintage Knoll Associates executive side chair, designed by the renowned Eero Saarinen, features a distinctive fiberglass back that exudes mid-century modern charm. Reimagined wi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Womb Chair This chair measures: 39 wide x 33 deep x 35.5 high, with a seat height of 14.5 and arm height/chair clearance of 18.5 inches Good Vin...

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

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s
Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s

Eero Saarinen Knoll Mid Century Modern Secretarial Desk Chair Eames' Fabric 50s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames

Located in Miami, FL

Mid Century Modern vintage Eero Saarinen Secretarial Swivel Desk Chair, model 76 S produced by Knoll from 1953-1968. The minimalist office desk chair was designed in the 50s and popu...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Aluminum, Stainless Steel

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric
Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric

Eero Saarinen Womb Chair in Charcoal Grey Boucle Wooly Fabric

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Saint Louis, US

Sink into effortless comfort with the iconic Eero Saarinen Womb Chair, reimagined in luxurious charcoal grey boucle. Perfectly reupholstered with a plush feather and foam insert, thi...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

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Bouclé

Set of Four Rare Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Chairs
Set of Four Rare Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Chairs

Set of Four Rare Early Production Eero Saarinen for Knoll Dining Chairs

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Ferndale, MI

From the put me in a museum collection. Out of long long term storage. The Earliest production set of four Eero Saarinen for HG Knoll executive chairs I have ever seen. All four on f...

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

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Aluminum, Steel

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

Model 71 Dining Chair in Mohair Velvet 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

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Steel

Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll
Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb Chair by Saarinen for Knoll

Early Restored Mid Century Ivory Wool Womb 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

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Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Bentwood Executive Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 26.5 wide x 24.5 deep x 31.5 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height/ch...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Bentwood

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L
1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, Model 70L

1960s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Womb Chair and Ottoman in New Leather, 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 example was manufactured in the USA in the 1...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Dining Chair in Grey Fabric 1x Available
2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Dining Chair in Grey Fabric 1x Available

2010s Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Dining Chair in Grey Fabric 1x Available

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a Saarinen Armless Executive Chair, model 72, initially designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International in 1950. This particular example was produced in the USA in the 2010...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chair
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chair

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chair This chair measures: 26.25 wide x 24 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair clearance of ...

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

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen Model 72 Executive Chair for Knoll in Green Boucle
Eero Saarinen Model 72 Executive Chair for Knoll in Green Boucle

Eero Saarinen Model 72 Executive Chair for Knoll in Green Boucle

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Delray Beach, FL

A vintage Model 72 Executive Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, dating to the 2000s. Originally introduced in 1950, Saarinen’s Executive Chair became one of Knoll’s most endu...

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Early 2000s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Chrome

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 4

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 4

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Mid Century Executive Dining Chairs - Set of 4 Each chair measures: 26.25 wide x 24 deep x 31.75 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair c...

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

Materials

Metal

Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Set of 5
Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Set of 5

Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, Set of 5

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Stuttgart, DE

What makes this piece unique or special? The Tulip Chair is an icon of mid-century modern design. Its revolutionary single pedestal base creates a clean, sculptural silhouette and el...

Category

2010s Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Metal

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gunmetal Velvet, Set of 6
Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gunmetal Velvet, Set of 6

Saarinen Executive Armless Chairs in Gunmetal Velvet, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Wilton, CT

We have been restoring Saarinen Executive Chairs for years in every fabric one can imagine. We’ve restored these side chairs with polished steel tubular legs, using our stunning coll...

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

Materials

Stainless Steel

Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen in Citron Wool
Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen in Citron Wool

Mid-Century Modern Executive Armchair by Eero Saarinen in Citron Wool

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in München, BY

Dimensions: approx. 73 × 60 × 80 × 46 cm (28.7 × 23.6 × 31.5 × 18.1 in) (Width × Depth × Height, Seat height) Iconic Executive Chair designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Internationa...

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

Materials

Steel

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle
Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

Forsyth Bespoke Eero Saarinen Womb Chair and Ottoman in Dedar Boucle

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 Dedar Boucle. "Eero Saarinen designed the groundbreaking Womb cha...

Category

2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Chrome

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery
1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery

1971 Set of 4 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Side Chairs w/ Edelman Leather Upholstery

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This is a set of four Saarinen armless executive side chairs on pedestal bases, originally designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in 1950. These particular examples are circa 1971 produ...

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel

Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchair by Knoll
Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchair by Knoll

Saarinen Mid Century Modern Executive Lounge Dining Armchair by Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Port Jervis, NY

Fabulous original Knoll executive chair with arms designed by Eero Saarinen and sold by the thousands to IBM of which this one is still tagged. See pics. In excellent vintage conditi...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Knoll Saarinen Stool, Yellow, White, Swivel, Signed
Knoll Saarinen Stool, Yellow, White, Swivel, Signed

Knoll Saarinen Stool, Yellow, White, Swivel, Signed

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in New York, NY

Knoll Saarinen stool, yellow and white, swivel, signed. Late 1960's early 1970's pedestal stool with swivel collar. Base was likely re-painted. Some signs of wear to the finish on the edges the base. Great period "Pop Art" lemon yellow vinyl seat cushion. Remnants of a Knoll Park Avenue label on underside of the cushion. Stamped BR...

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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Seating

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Eero Saarinen seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Eero Saarinen seating, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Eero Saarinen were created in the mid-century modern style in united states during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Paul McCobb, Fredericia, and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Prices for Eero Saarinen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $549 and can go as high as $133,498, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,962.

Questions About Eero Saarinen Seating

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen was originally from Finland. He was born in Kirkkonummi in 1910. In 1923, his family moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The architect and designer lived in the U.S. for much of the remainder of his life. He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1991. Shop a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Eero Saarinen was a Finnish-American architect and designer and a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Particularly affecting were the organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen’s furniture and his best-known structures: the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri.

    Saarinen’s designs for Knoll, such as the Womb chair, Tulip chair and Pedestal table, are acclaimed all over the world.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is famous for his work as a designer and architect. He was a prime mover in the introduction of modernism into the American mainstream. Saarinen designed the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia, the Gateway Arch in St. Louis and many other structures. As a furniture designer, he is best known for his Grasshopper chair, Tulip chair and Womb lounge chair and ottoman. Find a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    Eero Saarinen designed many pieces of furniture as well as acclaimed buildings and monuments during his lifetime. Saarinen created the TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy airport, the Gateway Arch in Missouri, and Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Some of Saarinen’s most famous furniture designs include the Pedestal table, the Womb chair and the Tulip chair.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 29, 2024
    To pronounce Eero Saarinen, say "EH-row SAH-ruh-nuhn." The architect and designer was born in Kirkkonummi, Finland, in 1910 but was raised in Michigan in the United States. Saarinen is known for his sculptural architecture projects as well as the innovative modernist furniture he designed for Knoll.

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

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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen moved the design firm started by his father from Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, to Hamden, Connecticut, in1961, but no authoritative sources state why. Most likely, he had a desire to be closer to the campus of Yale University. Saarinen graduated from the post-secondary institution in 1934 and designed buildings on the campus. Find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2024
    Eero Saarinen is considered a modern architect for a number of reasons. An innovative merging of the International Style and the influence of Frank Lloyd Wright can be found in his acclaimed building projects and monuments. He worked with steel and concrete, just as his modernist peers had, and the neo-futuristic forms that characterize his architecture are those commonly associated with modernism.

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

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

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

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  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2024
    The concept of Eero Saarinen's work was to convey expressive statements through buildings and furniture. The keynotes of his modern designs were simplicity, strength and grace. The organic, curvilinear forms seen in Saarinen's furniture and his best-known structures, like the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, went on to influence generations of architects and designers. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of Eero Saarinen furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen is a Finnish-American architect and industrial designer that worked with a variety of mediums, including steel, glass and concrete. Eero Saarinen is also credited with the creation of some notable styles of furniture, including the Tulip chair. Browse a variety of Eero Saarinen designed furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Eero Saarinen used a variety of materials in his furniture designs. Some of his designs feature hardwood frames, but he didn't work in wood exclusively. His Tulip chair consists of a fiberglass seat mounted on a cast aluminum base. You'll find a range of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    The history of Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair dates back to the late 1940s. It was then that designer and entrepreneur Florence Knoll challenged her friend, Eero Saarinen, to create the most comfortable chair ever made. To succeed at the task, Saarinen sought to evoke what he imagined was the comfortable, secure feeling of being in the womb and set out to design the now iconic chair. Production of the Womb chair began in 1948, and it didn't take long for the seat to become a cultural phenomenon. In the decade following its release, it appeared in a Coca-Cola commercial, a New Yorker magazine cartoon and a Norman Rockwell painting on the cover of The Saturday Evening Post. Today, Knoll offers the seat in 15 upholstery options, and when Saarinen's famous TWA terminal reopened as a hotel in 2019, Womb chairs were featured prominently in the guest rooms. Explore a collection of Eero Saarinen Womb chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Whether you can replace Eero Saarinen chair legs depends on the chair. You can most easily swap out the legs on pieces that feature wooden dowels like the Lilac Organic. You will likely find it more difficult to replace legs on chairs that include metal bases like the Executive arm chair or pedestals like the Tulip. You'll find a collection of Eero Saarinen chairs on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 7, 2024
    Eero Saarinen believed that the architect's role was to create structures that enhance daily life and inspire people to consider new possibilities. He thought that buildings should suit their intended purpose well and provide comfortable accommodations while at the same time being aesthetically appealing. Some of his best-known structures include the gull-winged TWA Flight Center at John F. Kennedy Airport in New York, Dulles International Airport in Virginia and the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Eero Saarinen’s famed pedestal chairs, although streamlined in appearance, are crafted with a variety of materials from aluminum and molded fiberglass to the plastic-bonded finish. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen pieces from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Historians classify Eero Saarinen's St. Louis Gateway Arch as modern architecture. This is due largely to the simple curving shape of the arch and its perfect symmetry. In addition, the arch reflects Neo-futurism, a forward-looking movement that frequently incorporated steel, concrete and glass. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Eero Saarinen furniture designs.