Eero Saarinen Chairs

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

Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original

$10,323 / set

Seven Eero Saarinen Tulip Chairs for Knoll International 1970s All original

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, BS

Beautiful set of seven Tulip Chairs by Eero Saarinen, produced by Knoll in Germany around 1975/76. All original and great condition with white seat shells, no discoloration! Comes ...

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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10

$750 / item

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive/Dining Chairs Up to 10

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in BROOKLYN, NY

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

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

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Metal

Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll

$1,600 / set

Pair of Brown Saarinen Executive / Dining Chairs or Knoll

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

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 Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

$6,000 / set

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Tulip Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

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

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

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Aluminum

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

$1,200

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

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in New York, NY

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

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

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Metal

Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair

$1,440Sale Price / set|20% Off

Eero Saarinen for Knoll MCM Tumeric Orange Uphostery Side Chair, a Pair

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Plainview, NY

The pair of Mid-Century Modern side chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates encapsulates the essence of sleek, modernist elegance that defined the era. Upholstered in a vibrant ...

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

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Metal

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair

$3,157Sale Price / set|20% Off

Midcentury Navy Blue Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchairs, Pair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, BS

A PAIR of Saarinen Executive Armchairs with metal bases, upholstered in a splendid navy blue wool textile. These chairs are completely original, and in spectacular condition. The uph...

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

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Wool, Wood

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair

$2,250 / item

Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Dallas, TX

We have up to ten available in this upholstery which is a Knoll textile with Bergamo piping. Or you can do in a fabric of your choice.

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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Chairs

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Metal

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 Chairs

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Bouclé, Walnut

6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair

$685 / item

6 EARLY ORIGINAL EERO SAARINEN for KNOLL Executive Side Chairs Priced per chair

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Hudson, NY

We have 6 VERY EARLY all original Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive side chairs. They are very heavy. Much heavier than the newer production chairs of the same. These chairs are like...

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

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Steel, Chrome

Eero Saarinen CHAIR '71' For Knoll

$2,295

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 Chairs

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Metal

Eero Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll, Reupholstered in Yellow Wool Felt

$2,416

Eero Saarinen Executive Chair for Knoll, Reupholstered in Yellow Wool Felt

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in München, Bavaria

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 Chairs

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Steel

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

$11,173 / set

Set of 8 Saarinen Executive chairs by Eero Saarinen – Knoll International

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Uccle, BE

Set of 8 “Saarinen Executive” armchairs with tubular legs. Cognac-colored leather cover. This armchair with ample shapes offers excellent comfort. Featured in many interiors, Eero Saarinen’s chair...

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

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Leather

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

$1,200Sale Price / item|20% Off

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armchairs in Custom Tan Tweed

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Culver City, CA

One of Knoll's most popular designs for the past 70 years, Eero Saarinen's executive armchair is about as timeless and chic as it gets. This current set of 10 we have available are u...

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Early 2000s Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Chairs

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Stainless Steel

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s

$728

Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International - 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Debrecen, HU

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

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1960s Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

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Aluminum

Tulip pivoting chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s

$7,894 / set

Tulip pivoting chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Uccle, Bruxelles

Magnificent set of four swivel Tulip chairs designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll in the 1960s. This set is in very good vintage condition but shows some signs of wear due to age. Al...

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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Chairs

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Aluminum

Tulip 769-S Chair, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955

$1,214

Tulip 769-S Chair, Eero Saarinen, Knoll, 1955

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Tulip chair mod. 769-S, single piece, designed by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. Produced in the United States, production period 1955 (original design). Structure made of white lacquered ...

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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

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Metal

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

$1,807Sale Price|20% Off

Midcentury Grey Wool Upholstered Eero Saarinen Knoll Armchair, One Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Basel, BS

One chair left, sold as an individual chair here. Excellent condition throughout. A Saarinen Executive Armchair with a wooden base, upholstered in a spl...

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

Materials

Wool, Wood

2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs

$650

2008 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Side / Dining Chairs

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chai...

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Early 2000s American Modern Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Aluminum, Chrome

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s

$8,744

Luxurious Soft Womb Chair, by Saarinen for Knoll Switzerland Production, 1960s

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Renens, CH

The Womb Chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1946 at the request of Florence Knoll, who wanted a chair that would provide complete comfort: “like a basket full of pillows.” Saarin...

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1960s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Metal

Midcentury Black Leather 1960s Eero Saarinen Knoll Executive Armchair

$1,161Sale 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 Chairs

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Metal

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric

$650 / item

2018 Eero Saarinen for Knoll Armless Executive Chairs in Star Struck Red Fabric

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Listed for sale is a single (multiple chairs are available, though the price listed is for each chair) Eero Saarinen for Knoll armless executive chair...

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2010s American Modern Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Steel

Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen

$1,554Sale Price|20% Off

Knoll Arm Desk, Conference Chair Designed by Eero Saarinen

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Antwerp, BE

The Knoll international Saarinen conference armchair in license with the De Coene manufacturer Belgium is a design by Eero Saarinen.Featur...

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1960s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

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Metal

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

$8,987 / set

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 4 chairs and 2 armchairs in fibreglass, aluminium and green fabric. The chairs turn but the armchairs do not. Stamped Knoll. Seat height: 47 cm. Armchair width: 67 cm. Wear du...

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

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Aluminum

Eero Saarinen 'Finnish-American, 1910-1961' "Grasshopper" Chair, Knoll Original

$4,500

Eero Saarinen 'Finnish-American, 1910-1961' "Grasshopper" Chair, Knoll Original

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A magnificent example of Eero Saarinen's (Finnish-American, 1910-1961) "Grasshopper" Chair designed for Knoll Associates, USA, 1946. Newly reupholstered in an Italian Alpaca/Wool/Li...

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

Materials

Upholstery, Birch, Plywood

No.04 ALIVAR / MVSEVM - Iconic 769S Swivel Chair by Eero Saarinen - Tulip

$2,696Sale Price / set|25% Off

No.04 ALIVAR / MVSEVM - Iconic 769S Swivel Chair by Eero Saarinen - Tulip

By Eero Saarinen, Alivar

Located in Alcamo, IT

Designed in 1956, the 769S swivel chair by Eero Saarinen is a timeless icon of modern design, perfectly balancing sculptural elegance with everyday functionality. Its single pedestal...

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2010s Italian Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

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

$2,980

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

By Eero Saarinen, Charles Eames

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 Chairs

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Fabric, Birch, Plywood

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany

$10,323

Set of 4 Executive Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions larger model: 73 x 60 x 80 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) Dimensions smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (Width x Depth x Height x Seat Height) The Execu...

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

Materials

Steel

Blue Knoll Tulip Chairs by Saarinen, Set of Two

$2,149 / set

Blue Knoll Tulip Chairs by Saarinen, Set of Two

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Basildon, London

Introducing the Knoll Tulip Chair by Eero Saarinen, a stunning set of two that exemplifies mid-century modern elegance. These iconic chairs feature a sleek, pedestal base crafted fro...

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

Materials

Aluminum

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

$5,647 / set

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Telgte, DE

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

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Chrome

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4

$3,000 / set

Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen for Knoll Executive Armless Chairs, Set of 4

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Secaucus, NJ

Stunning authentic Mid-Century Modern set of four Saarinen executive armless chairs by Knoll. One of Knoll most popular designs that achieved comfort through the shape of its shell. ...

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2010s American Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Set of 5 Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s

$7,529 / set

Set of 5 Tulip chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Renens, CH

The Tulip chair, designed by Eero Saarinen in 1956 for Knoll International, is a key piece of mid-century modern design. Saarinen aimed to create a chair that removed the clutter of ...

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1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Steel

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Conference Chair

$1,950

Eero Saarinen for Knoll Conference Chair

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 'Conference' chair, beech, fabric, United States, design 1948 Iconic armchair designed by Eero Saarinen. This well known model is reupholstere...

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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

$1,676

Eero Saarinen Conference Side Chair for Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Barcelona, ES

Conference side chair designed by Eero Saarinen in 1957 for Knoll Internatinal, USA. Upholstered with mohair fabric and ebonized oak wooden legs.

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll

$1,200

Saarinen Executive Side Chair with Fiberglass Back by Knoll

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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 Chairs

Materials

Metal

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

$2,574 / set

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

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

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 Chairs

Materials

Metal

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

$8,501 / set

Tulip Dining Chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, 1970s, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in bruxelles, BE

Set of 6 chairs in fiberglass, aluminium and pink fabric. Stamped Knoll. Seat height 46cm. Wear due to time and age of the chairs. FOR SHIPPING, REQUEST US FOR RECEIVE THE BEST PRICE

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1970s Central American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal

$6,450

Eero Saarinen Rare and Early 'Womb' Chair in Grey Upholstery and Metal

By Eero Saarinen, Knoll

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Eero Saarinen for Knoll, early model 'Womb' chair, fabric and metal, United States, design 1946-1948 This shelled, cushioned lounge chair is designed between 1946 and 1948 by Eero ...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Metal

Executive Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

$667

Executive Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Berlin, DE

Model 72 Dining Chair by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International. This chairs shows wear on the upholstery. We recommend having it reupholstered in our in-house workshop with a fabric ...

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

Materials

Metal

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair #71 From Seagram Bldg., N.Y.C., Set of 4

$4,800 / set

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair #71 From Seagram Bldg., N.Y.C., Set of 4

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in Miami, FL

Knoll Eero Saarinen Executive Armchair #71 From Seagram Bldg., N.Y.C., Set of 4 Offered for sale is a set of four (4) Knoll Executive Armchairs No. 71 designed by Eero Saarinen. The...

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

Materials

Aluminum

Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6

$15,485

Executive Arm Chairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll International, Germany, Set of 6

By Knoll, Eero Saarinen

Located in München, Bavaria

Dimensions larger model: 73 x 60 x 80 x 46 cm (28.7" × 23.6" × 31.5" × 18.1") Dimensions smaller model: 65 x 65 x 78 x 46 cm (25.6" × 25.6" × 30.7" × 18.1") (Width x Depth x Height ...

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

Materials

Steel

"Tulip" Chairs and Amrchairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll Studio - New Upholstery

$12,388 / set

"Tulip" Chairs and Amrchairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll Studio - New Upholstery

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Brussels, BE

"Tulip" Chairs and Amrchairs by Eero Saarinen, Knoll Studio - New Upholstery Dimensions : Chairs : D: 53 cm (20.87") H: 81 cm (31.89") W: 49 cm (19.29") Armchairs : 67 x ...

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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Plastic

Mid Century Modern Saarinen armchairs, set of 2- New Upholstery

$2,732 / set

Mid Century Modern Saarinen armchairs, set of 2- New Upholstery

By Eero Saarinen

Located in Uccle, BE

Mid Century Modern Saarinen armchairs, set of 2- New Upholstery Dimensions D: 63 cm (24.80") H: 84,5 cm W: 63 cm (24.80") Seat height 47cm (18.50")

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Eero Saarinen Chairs

Materials

Metal

Eero Saarinen chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Eero Saarinen chairs 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 chairs, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Eero Saarinen were created in the mid-century modern style in north america during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, Milo Baughman, and Harry Bertoia. Prices for Eero Saarinen chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,600 and can go as high as $8,500, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,798.

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Questions About Eero Saarinen Chairs

How can I tell if a womb chair is real?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if a Womb Chair is real, check for the Knoll logo and if Eero Saarinen’s is signature engraved on the underside of the chair. These are original markings that should not exist on knock-offs. Another thing to check is the stitching on the chair, an original will be tight and perfect. Shop a large collection of Womb Chairs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
Where is Eero Saarinen from?
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1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Eero Saarinen was originally from Finland. He was born in Kirkkonummi in 1910. In 1923, his family moved to Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The architect and designer lived in the U.S. for much of the remainder of his life. He died in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 1991. Shop a selection of Eero Saarinen furniture on 1stDibs.
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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What is Eero Saarinen famous for?
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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.
What did Eero Saarinen design?
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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?
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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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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?
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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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Why did Eero Saarinen move to Hamden?
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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.
Why was Eero Saarinen a modern architect?
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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?
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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.
How tall is an Eero Saarinen table?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
An Eero Saarinen table is 28.25” high. It comes in a variety of widths, with a 42” round table seating 4 to 5 people. You can shop a selection of Eero Saarinen designs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
What materials did Eero Saarinen use?
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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?
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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.
What is the history of Eero Saarinen's Womb chair?
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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.
Can you change Eero Saarinen chair legs?
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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?
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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 materials did Eero Saarinen use for his pedestal chairs?
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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?
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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.